Amazon.co.uk Review
Fuji's F601 is the follow-up to the popular F6800 and has a wealth of options for avid digital camera users. Based around a vertical orientation instead of the usual horizontal one it will at first be unfamiliar territory for those used to a 35 mm camera, but once you've put aside your differences the images that the F601 produce are very good.
Fuji cameras sit in a docking unit, making wires dangling around the desk a thing of the past. This is a nice addition for the newcomer keen to make the transfer of files to the PC as easy as possible.
Working on the third generation Super CCD that FujiFilm is renowned for, the 3.1 million pixels can be boosted up to a whooping six megapixels. Running from the 3x optical zoom lens, which has an aperture of f2.8-f8 the camera can achieve a 36-108 mm equivalent focal length on a 35 mm camera. On top of this, the F601 also offers a macro mode and 4.4x digital zoom to boot.
Manual settings offer control of everything. The most impressive being the ability to set the ISO setting to 1600 making this an ideal camera for speed or night work. Combine that with the option to capture 40 frames a second and you've got a great camera for sporting events. Other options to keep you entertained include five pre-programmed shooting modes, five flash modes and six white balance settings.
Image quality overall is very good. The camera copes well in both night and daylight settings. The macro mode gets you close but not that close, which can be a bit of a setback if you are looking for this function, but then with a macro mode of 20 cm this camera never professes that this is one of its strong points. Colours are well covered and detail strong without too much noise--even when shooting with the 1600 ISO setting. --Jason Denwood
Manufacturer's Description
The FinePix F601 Zoom is a palm-sized compact, lightweight and stylish digital camera yet packed with Fujifilm's state-of-the-art advanced digital technologies offering great shooting features and ease of use. Making possible things previous digital cameras only promised, the FinePix F601 opens up a new world of photography.
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