Fuji FinePix 2600 Zoom2 megapixels, a 3x zoom lens, great pictures, and a bargain price: A great "value leader" from Fuji!<<Image Storage & Interface :(Previous) | (Next): Test Results & Conclusion>> Page 11:Video, Power, SoftwareReview First Posted: 11/08/2001 |
Video Out
The 2600 Zoom does not feature a Video Out jack.
Power
For power, the 2600 Zoom utilizes two AA NiMH rechargeable batteries, and comes
with both a pair of batteries and a battery charger. (BIG kudos to Fuji for
including a rechargeable battery solution with such an inexpensive digicam model!
- This makes the camera usable right out of the box, from day one.) An AC adapter
is available as a separate accessory, useful during image playback and downloading,
and essential if you plan to use the camera as a "web cam". We also
recommend purchasing a spare set of rechargeable batteries and keeping them
freshly charged. (Get high-power NiMH cells, like the Maha PowerEx1700 mAh ones.)
Fuji estimates that a fully charged set of NiMH batteries should provide about
150 frames with the LCD monitor on, and about 300 frames with LCD monitor switched
off. This seems reasonable, based on our own measurements.
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| Capture Mode, w/LCD |
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| Capture Mode, no LCD |
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| Half-pressed shutter w/LCD |
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| Half-pressed w/o LCD |
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| Flash Recharge (transient) |
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| Image Playback |
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Although we still recommend a second set of batteries to pack along with you, battery life on the FinePix 2600 Zoom is really quite long. In its worst-case power drain mode, the included 1600 mAh cells should last a bit over an hour and half, in continuous operation. With the LCD left off, you should be able to snap pictures all day long without running out of juice. A very good performance, in this respect, particularly for a camera that uses only 2 AA cells to operate.
Included Software
Both a USB cable and software CD accompany the 2600 Zoom, allowing for quick connection to a PC or Macintosh. The CD is loaded with FinePix Viewer, Exif Launcher, and VideoImpression, as well as USB drivers and Apple QuickTime. FinePix Viewer displays thumbnail lists of images stored on the computer and allows you to organize them into groups. You can also print images and perform minor corrections. Exif Launcher is the utility that launches FinePix Viewer whenever the camera is connected to the computer. Included with FinePix Viewer (on Windows machines only) is PictureHello, which allows you to use the 2600 Zoom as a videoconferencing tool. The PC Cam USB mode on the camera lets the camera be controlled through the computer, like a webcam. For processing movies, VideoImpression provides minor editing utilities, allowing you to delete frames or add music to your captured movies.
In the Box
Packaged with the 2600 Zoom are the following items:
- 16MB SmartMedia card
- Wrist strap
- Two AA NiMH rechargeable batteries (hooray!)
- Battery charger
- USB cable
- Software CD
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