Fujifilm FinePix V10 Timing
Good speed for a consumer camera.

The V10's performance is quite good for the most part, despite a somewhat slow continuous mode cycle time (1.03 frames per second for only four frames). However, it starts up fairly quickly, and has a very fast shutter response at wide angle and telephoto. "Prefocusing" the camera by half-pressing and holding down the shutter button before the final exposure results in a super-fast 0.018-second lag time. Shot to shot cycle times are good, at about 1.23 seconds for large/fine JPEGs, and it captures frames continuously at this rate. (There's no apparent buffer capacity limit in single-shot mode.) The flash takes about 5.8 seconds to recharge after a full-power shot, a bit on the slower side of average but not bad for a compact camera. Connected to a computer, download speeds are very fast, meaning you won't feel a need for a separate card reader. Bottom line, while not a first choice for sports or other fast-paced action, the Fujifilm V10 is responsive enough to handle most family photo opportunities.

Battery
Moderate battery life.

The Fujifilm V10 uses a custom rechargeable LiIon battery for power. The table above shows the number of shots the camera is capable of, based on CIPA battery-life and/or manufacturer standard test conditions. Given the somewhat limited run time, you should definitely consider purchasing a second battery to pack along on extended outings. (170 shots is quite a few for most consumers, but that figure doesn't include running the camera in playback mode to view your photos.)

Storage
A 16MB xD Picture Card is included with the Fuji FinePix V10.

We strongly recommend buying at least a 128MB xD card, preferably a 256MB one, to give yourself extra space for extended outings.