Editorial Review:Product Description:FinePix A201 is an ultra-small, fully automatic and affordable digital camera that is versatile and easy to use. Whatever the opportunity, its simple point-and-shoot design lets you take still shots easily at a moment's notice, create short video clips, and it can even be used as a Webcam. The FinePix A201 assures clear, natural color image quality with its high resolution of 2.0-megapixel image file size. Detail is crisp throughout your images, with resolution that is capable of enlargement up to 6' x 8' print size.The FinePix A201 makes it easy to take great-looking pictures simply by pressing the shutter button, letting the camera do the rest with its fully automatic system. Fast processing lets you take pictures in quick succession. Ultra-compact and lightweight, the FinePix A201's pocket-perfect design allows it to be taken any-where to capture those spur-of-the-moment shots. The FinePix A201 has a movie recording feature. Now you can capture all the fun in up to 20 seconds of video.
Amazon.com Review:The small, stylish, and capable Fuji FinePix A201 offers plenty of pixel resolution and a point-and-shoot simplicity. This lightweight and compact digital camera is aimed at those who don't want to get bogged down in the complexities of photography, but who just want to take pictures without fuss. It can take pictures up to 1,600 by 1,200 pixels, which is more than adequate for anything but the most demanding tasks. A picture at this resolution is suitable for making prints up to 8 by 10 inches.
There are two lesser modes and three levels of compression, although all three of these are only available on the highest resolution. The included 16 MB memory card provides adequate capacity unless you insist on the highest settings, but we recommend purchasing a higher capacity SmartMedia card to maximize the pixel quality of your photos.
You can even capture tiny videos on the FinePix A201, although the resolution renders the capability a bit of a gimmick. The digital zoom on the camera only works in the lower resolution modes and is fairly limited--2.5x at maximum. The fixed-focus lens does a commendable job, although it can distort a little at close range. For really close work there is a macro mode that's especially good. The built-in flash is good to about 10 feet.
Everything can be set to automatic, for simple point-and-shoot operation. For the more adventurous there are manual modes for white balance and exposure compensation. Altering these is a tad fiddly and you need to experiment a little. The LCD screen doesn't quite have the range of contrast needed for indoor shooting. It can be tricky to see what you're aiming at and the viewfinder isn't quite as accurate, so closer images are offset a little.
The two AA batteries (included) do their best, but battery consumption can be horrific. The batteries can be flat before you've half filled the memory card. This isn't helped by the fact that it is very tempting to view images on the LCD screen as soon as you've taken them. A charger and a few sets of rechargeable batteries are highly recommended.
The quality of the pictures is superb; color accuracy and saturation are excellent. Indoor with a flash the pictures are slightly warm, but this can be compensated for using the manual white balance modes. The A210 is easy to use and a quick read of the excellent manual is all you'll need. The results are good and the A201 makes an ideal no-fuss compact digital camera.
--Miles Berkeley Pros: - No muss, no fuss point-and-shoot 2-megapixel digital camera
- Resolution good for prints up to 8 by 10 inches
- Compact and lightweight
- Bonus feature: movie mode
Cons: - Battery life is limited--extra rechargeables a must-have addition
- LCD screen contrast can be problematic indoors
Amazon.com Product Description:Looking for an affordable basic point-and-shoot camera that's fun to use and captures enough detail for crisp, vibrant pictures at sizes up to 8-by-10 inches? The Fuji FinePix A201 is a great choice.
Designed for people who like to push one button and let the camera figure out everything else, the A201 is fully automatic. Just flip a switch to open the lens cover and turn the camera on, then aim and press the button. It's that simple. For photographers who want more control over their photos, there are several options: the flash has five modes, the white balance can be adjusted to optimize colors under various lighting conditions, and exposure compensation can be set to lighten or darken your shots.
Like many other entry-level digital models, the Fuji keeps the price low by using a focus-free lens with no optical zoom. A 2.5x digital zoom does bring your shooting subject closer like an optical zoom, but at the expense of image detail. The lens also has a macro setting (for shooting extreme close-ups).
In addition to taking still photos, the A201 can also record silent movie clips of up to 20 seconds. Though image quality is not on a par with a movie made in a camcorder, the feature is very convenient and is perfect for sending videos by e-mail. What's more, the camera can be connected directly to your computer's USB port for use as a Webcam.
The camera is powered by two AA batteries (alkalines are provided)--but it is strongly recommend that the customer buy a set of rechargeable batteries, as they last longer on a single charge and quickly pay for themselves. Images are stored on SmartMedia cards, and a 16 MB card is included.
One of the A201's most surprising features is its speediness. It's one of the quickest cameras in its class, and, in fact, is faster than many more expensive cameras. From virtually the moment you turn it on, the camera is ready to start shooting, and shot-to-shot performance won't keep you waiting.
With the camera's slim dimensions, sleek design, and integrated lens cover, it's easy to slip into your pocket to take along anywhere. Its sharp 2-megapixel sensor provides great detail, and its speedy processing and simple controls make it fun to use. Among basic digital point-and-shoots, the A201 is hard to beat.
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good, basic, but dated
Nice, basic camera for a newbie or kid to get started with. These are no longer made, but there are still some new ones & plenty of used ones floating around out there.
BEWARE: Uses obsolete SmartMedia memory cards, which are difficult to find (unless you order online). Yet for all these cards' obsolesence,their prices haven't come down.
Don't pay more than $50 for a new A201, and make sure its memory card contains at least 16 MB of memory. That should allow one to get about 50 pictures out of it when it's @ default settings.
Disadvantages: no zoom function; steep learning curve if one has never used a digital camera before; must use rechargable batteries unless you want to spend a fortune on regular AA batteries; time it takes to green-light between shots is long -- not good if you're taking action shots.
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That Camera is ......
I bought this camera in march and by day 2 while turning it broke.... I had a whole problem with it.I dont recommend it when you have children because its really flimsy..... DONT BUY IT.
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A great Camera
The A201 is very Good camera and I bought it with my own money( I am eight years old). It has satisfied me very well with its price. I am impressed with the quality and I would recomend it to anyone shopping for an entry-level good-quality bash-around camera. I have sent many e-mails using the easy-to-use FinePix Software that comes in the box with the USB (universal serial bus) connector. The software comes with automatic procedures such as saving in the "My Pictures" Folder that comes with every computer. The software comes with the Update and delteable folder called "100_fugi". The only dis is that the camera for some reason makes the target father than the Human eyebut other than that the camera is very good and toped my expectations. At first I thought of buying the Canon Powershot but the store manager at [a local store] gave me a better deal, the A201.
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Very satisfied
This is my first digital camra. I use it specifically to photograph 2- dimensional and 3- dimensional art work. I have been very pleased with the quality of the photos. I also use it to photograph landscapes, although that is not the primary purpose of the camera for me. I have also been satisfied with it in that way. Sometimes I have had "spots" when photographing outside, but I think this is related to the light source. I am very pleased.
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Incredibly reliable--i love this thing!
i've had this camera for little over half a year now, and i love it! i've been an on-and-off amateur photographer for about 5 years now, and this is my third camera, first digital. To those who complain about the "flimsy" chassis, i suggest you walk around with a solid, magnesium-cased samsung in your backpack for an afternoon. i guarantee that you and your lower back will appreciate the light plastic shell. and to those who complain about the battery life, BUY A PAIR OF RECHARGABLE BATTERIES! or better yet, buy two pairs; you'll still save money! overall, when paired with photoshop, this camera makes for one heck of a camera. i should know--it's picture quality and convience is the envy of all my friends who're stuck with 35mms!
::By the way, i forgot to mention the price, which is bargain-basement for such picture quality!::
