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Fujifilm FinePix 2300

Fuji updates their "value priced" entry-level camera with 2 megapixels and USB connectivity.

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Reference: Datasheet
Review First Posted: 07/2/2001

MSRP $279 US

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General
Model Name:	Fujifilm FinePix 2300
Model Number:	2300
Camera Format:	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$299.00
Street Price:
Price Update Date:	2007-02-07
Date Available:	2001-04-30
Remote Control:	No
Remote Control Type:	n/a
Tripod Mount:
Tripod Mount Material:
Operating System:	Windows, MacOS
Weight:	7.1 oz (201 g)
Weight With Batteries?
Size:	4.3 x 3.0 x 1.5 in. (109 x 76 x 38 mm)
Warranty in Months:
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	1600x1200, 1280x960, 640x480
Movie Resolution:
Aspect Ratio:	3:2
CCD Sensor (Megapixels):	2.00
CCD Size (inches):	1/2.7"
CCD Filter Type:	RGBG
CCD Manufacturer:
Focal Length Multiplier:
Movie Audio:	No
Quality Levels:	3
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	36 mm
Zoom Ratio:	Non-Zoom
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	2.5x in VGA mode
Auto Focus:
Auto Focus Type:
Auto Focus Assist Light?
Auto Focus Min Illum:
Auto Focus Step:
Manual Focus:
Manual Focus Steps:
Normal Focus Range:	79 cm to Infinity 32.3 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	8 - 15 cm 3.2 - 6.1 in
Min Macro Area:
Min Aperture:
Max Aperture:
Aperture Range Description:
Aperture Step Size:
Lens Thread:
Lens Thread Type:
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical VF Type:	Real Image
Optical VF Accuracy:
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD VF Accuracy:
LCD Size (inches):	1.6
LCD Resolution (pixels):	55000
Max Playback Zoom:
Exposure
ISO Settings:	100
ISO Rating Max:	100
Number of White Balance Settings:	7
White Balance Settings:	Auto, 6 presets
Manual White Balance:	No
Longest Shutter Time:	1/2
Shortest Shutter Time:	1/1000
Exp Adj Range:
Exp Adj Step Size:
Metering Modes:	64-zone TTL metering
Spot Metering:	No
Aperture Priority:	No
Shutter Priority:	No
Full Manual Exposure:	No
Self Timer:
Flash
Internal Flash:	Yes
No of Flash Modes:
Flash Modes:	Auto, Red-Eye, Forced Flash, Suppressed, Slow Sync
Flash Guide Number (Meters):
Flash Range Default ISO (meters):	3.0
Flash Range Description:	9.8 feet (2.99 meters)
No of Flash "Pops":
Ext Flash:	No
Ext Flash Connection:	n/a
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SmartMedia
Other Memory Types:
Memory Included (MB):	8.0
Uncompressed Format:
CCD Raw Format:	No
Compressed Format:	JPEG
Movie File Format:
Connectivity
Video Out:
Video Mode Switchable:
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
External Connections:	Serial, USB 1.1
Other Connection:
Included Software:	FinePixViewer, Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition 4.0
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS
Performance Timing
Startup Time:
Shutdown Time:
Play -> Record:
Record -> Play (max res):
Record -> Play (min res):
Shutter Lag (auto focus) WIDE:
Shutter Lag (auto focus) TELE:
Shutter Lag, Man. Focus:
Shutter Lag, Prefocus:
Cycle Time Uncompressed Format:
Cycle Time Max Res:
Cycle Time Min Res:
Buffer Frames, Max Res:
Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):	2.000
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):
Movie Sec @ Max Res:
Movie Sec @ Min Res:
Download speed, KB/second:
Power
Battery Form Factor:	AA
Usable Battery Types:	Alkaline, NiCD, NiMH
Batteries Included:	4 x Alkaline AA
Battery Charger Included:	No
More Information
Notes & Features:	Camera has exposure compensation ability - range and steps unknown. Compatible with SmartMedia to 128MB. Auto power-off function can be disabled. Burst mode of 2 frames per second is for up to 9 frames in 640 x 480 only.
Review URL:	Review
Test Shots URL:	Test Shots
Photo Gallery URL:
Device Forum URL:	Forum
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website