"Picky Details" for the Fujifilm FinePix Z1 digital camera
(Timing, Power, and Storage Info)

Timing

When you press the shutter release on a camera, there's usually a lag time or delay before the shutter actually fires. This corresponds to the time required for the autofocus and autoexposure mechanisms time to do their work, and can amount to a fairly long delay in some situations. Since this number is rarely reported on (and even more rarely reported accurately), and can significantly affect the picture taking experience, I routinely measure both shutter delay and shot to shot cycle times for all cameras I test, using a test system I designed and built for the purpose. (Crystal-controlled, with a resolution of 0.001 second.) Here are the numbers I collected for the Fujifilm FinePix Z1.

Power

The Fuji FinePix Z1 uses a custom rechargeable LiIon battery for power.

Typically short battery life for a subcompact model. When cameras get small, one of the tradeoffs is that there just isn't a lot of room for a large battery. The FinePix Z1 is no exception in this respect, so you'll definitely want to think about buying a second battery if you plan on any extended outings with the camera.

Storage Capacity

The Fuji FinePix Z1 stores its photos on xD memory cards, and a 32 MB card is included with the camera. (I strongly recommend buying at least a 64 MB card, preferably a 128 MB one, to give yourself extra space for extended outings.) The chart below shows how many images can be stored on the included 32 MB card at each size/quality setting.