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Fuji FinePix 2400 Zoom A two megapixel CCD, 3x zoom lens and USB make a fine, value-priced digital point & shoot from Fuji Select a topic Reference: Datasheet FinePix 2400 Zoom Sample Images --------------------------------- 1. Intro and Highlights 2. Executive Overview 3. Design 4. Viewfinder 5. Optics 6. Exposure & Flash 7. Shutter Lag & Cycle Time Tests 8. Operation & User Interface 9. Camera Modes & Menus 10. Image Storage & Interface 11. Video, Power, Software 12. Test Results & Conclusion --------------------------------- Print-Friendly Review Version Additional Resources and Other Links Reader Comments --------------------------------- Digital Camera Comparometer (TM) --------------------------------- <-- Digital Cameras (Home) <-- Digital Camera Reviews Index <<Image Storage & Interface :(Previous) | (Next): Test Results & Conclusion>> Page 11:Video, Power, Software Review First Posted: 11/19/2000

Video Out
The FinePix 2400 Zoom does not have video-out capability.


Power
The FinePix 2400 is powered by four AA alkaline, NiMH, or NiCd batteries. An AC adapter is available as a separate accessory, and we recommend buying one to use during mundane, power-hungry tasks like downloading or reviewing images. We strongly recommend new camera buyers also purchase two sets of NiMH rechargeable batteries and a good charger: You'll save literally hundreds of dollars in the long run, simply by not having to buy dozens of alkaline cells! We also recommend keeping your spare set of batteries fully charged, so you are never left without a set of batteries.

The FinePix 2400 Zoom does a pretty good job with power consumption (a fair bit better than average). Surprisingly, the LCD display doesn't account for nearly as much power drain as we're accustomed to seeing. (Conversely, the capture-mode power consumption with the LCD turned off isn't as low as we'd have expected.) Overall, the F2400 should easily run two hours or more on a fully charged set of high-capacity NiMH batteries.

Here's what we found in our power consumption measurements:

 

Operating Mode	Power Drain
Capture Mode, w/LCD	530 mA
Capture Mode, no LCD	420 mA
Half-pressed shutter w/LCD	530 mA
Half-pressed w/o LCD	520 mA
Memory Write (transient)	420 mA
Flash Recharge (transient)	790 mA
Image Playback	420 mA

Included Software
Packaged with the FinePix 2400 Zoom is a software CD loaded with a USB driver, Exif Viewer, DP Editor, and Adobe ActiveShare and PhotoDeluxe image editing software. It also includes a couple of other drivers and launchers necessary for Windows. A USB cable comes with the camera for quick connection to a PC or Mac. All software is compatible with Windows 98 and Macintosh OS 8.5.1 to 9.0 platforms, except for Adobe PhotoDeluxe and ActiveShare, which are for Windows only. The Exif Viewer software enables you list the images on the camera or computer, print indexes of images, as well as view and print individual images. The DP Editor package works with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) setup to print images on DPOF compliant printers. Adobe ActiveShare software sets up images for Web sharing, and Adobe PhotoDeluxe allows you to get creative with your images through a variety of filters and image manipulation tools. You can also correct minor problems and work with templates to create greeting cards, calendars, brochures, and many others.