Fujifilm Finepix F31fd 6.3MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom
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Fuji's new F31fd Finepix Digital Camera gives you the best possible results, in any shooting conditions. It features Face Detection, a new technology designed to significantly improve your picture taking by identifying human subjects' faces in the frame (up to 10 faces) and in real time, determining the optimal focus and exposure settings. Fujifilm's new Picture Stabilization mode eliminates blur due to subject movement and camera shake; even in low light backgrounds. Simply select the Picture Stabilization icon on the dial on top of the FinePix F31fd, and you're ready to shoot. A new 6th generation Super CCD-HR to capture more light with less electronic noise. ultra-high sensitivity means you can capture the perfect picture, even in low light, just as your eye sees it. The 2.5" LCD has 230,000 pixel resolution and a fast refresh rate giving you smooth, clear viewing in high resolution color. The FinePix F31fd delivers an astonishing 580 shots per charge, which means you're always ready for that next photo opportunity. Auto Flash with Red-Eye reduction & Slow Synchro Shutter Speed - 15 sec. to 1/2000 sec. Movie Recording - 640 x 480 or 320 x 240 pixels, 30 frames/sec. in AVI format with monaural sound Preset & automatic White Balance Exposure Modes - Programmed AE, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE Voice Memo - Up to 30 sec. recording, in WAV format 26MB internal storage Stores photos on xD-Picture Card (up to 2GB) Color modes - B&W/Chrome/Standard Photography functions - Face Detection, High-speed shooting, Best framing, Frame No. memory 2/10 sec. Self-Timer USB high-speed input/output Dimensions(WxHxD) - 3.6 ? 2.2 ? 1.1 (with no accessories/attachments) Weight - Approx. 5.5 oz. (unloaded)
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- 6.3-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
- 3x optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD display
- Face Detection Technology built-in to the camera’s processor
- ISO 3200 sensitivity at full resolution; VGA movie capture of 30 frames per second with sound
- Powered by NP-95 Li-ion battery (battery and power adapter included); stores images on xD-Picture Card (26MB internal memory included)
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 Zoom and Lens Cover "Stick" |
| Review Date: August 17, 2009 |
| Reviewer: William Baker, houston, tx United States |
A FinePix F31fd was purchased early 2007 new from Amazon to replace a first generation Canon digital point-and-shoot. Electronically, the Fuji product is great. The amazing battery life really makes having the opportunity to catch a great shot much easier than having to remember to recharge each night. The low light capabilities, resolution, etc. are stellar as mentioned by numerous reviews here.
The achilles heel of the F31, and perhaps affecting all of the similar Fuji FinePix digital cameras, is a tender mechanical lens mechanism and Fuji's inability to correct it. The lens retracts into the camera body on shut-down and a cover closes to protect the lens. The reverse happens when the camera is energized to take a photo.
Early in the history of this unit, the lens would be balky ocassionaly on open or close. After several power-up/down sequences the mechanism would work properly. After the lens opened and the cover retracted, the zoom feature would work flawlessly.
Frequency of the failure to open or shut down continued to increase until it became too much. The camera was not dependable in being able to catch a spur of the moment shot. After contacting Fuji, the camera was sent to the nearest Fuji authorized repair center which is in San Antonio, Texas. The charge to go through the center was $60 plus SH both ways. Within a few weeks after return from the authorized repair center, the same zoom and lens cover issues returned. Cleaning with compresses air does not appear to help.
This unit has been gently handled. When not in use it is returned to the camera case.
The Canon this unit replaced did not take the quality of pictures (I think it was 3 MP) nor have the battery life of the F31. However, the mechanical functions never failed to operate properly.
Sadly, the F31 is being retired. |
I will never buy Fuji again
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| Review Date: June 2, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Anonymous, |
During the warranty period, the power button malfunctioned. We sent the camera in for repair, but Fuji insisted that we damaged it. They forced us to pay $85. A couple years later, the same issue occurred -- the power button malfunctioned again. We sent it back to Fuji, and they want another $85 to fix the SAME problem, even though we did not drop or damage the camera. This is just ridiculous. When we called them, Fuji responded that it doesn't matter how many times the same item malfunctions and they repair it, they will charge us.
Forget Fuji. I'm going back to Canon. |
GREAT camera for casual photographer, but poor video
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| Review Date: November 21, 2008 |
| Reviewer: LawyerMom, USA |
By no means am I an expert at cameras or photography. I am a mom. And I love to take pictures of my family. And when I finally get that perfect shot -- when my kid finally looks at the camera and smiles perfectly when they're in the middle of swinging through the air or jumping on the bed -- I want that photo to last forever. But several cameras failed me and on pretty important occasions.
Not so, the FinePix F31fd. Most cameras perform well when there's plenty of sunshine or perfect lighting. But other (expensive) digital cameras that I was using kept coming up with really grainy photos whenever I took pictures indoors. (I had zero photos from my law school graduation as a result.) There was no excuse for that. But all the reviews about the FinePixF31fd being the king of low light -- all that is true. I consistently get clear, unblurred and NOT grainy photographs, no matter whether I take them indoors, outdoors, at noon or at dusk. I'm a casual photographer -- I don't play with the settings on my camera, nor would I know what I was doing if I did. I just put it on auto focus, point, and click! And I have months and months of wonderful photos of my little girl's toddler years which are crystal clear.
My major complaint though, is that I wanted a device which would take fantastic digital photos as well as good movie clips. When you're stocking a huge diaper bag, you don't also need to haul both a camcorder and a digital camera along. Besides, the Finepix is small enough to always carry in your purse so that you always have it on hand to catch life's unexpected moments on film. That's what I like about it. But I wish that the movie capabilities were better. You can zoom in/out and take the movie, but once the movie mode is recording, you can no longer zoom in and out. But the BIGGEST complaint I have is that the sound quality is awful -- even the loudest sounds get recorded at a muffle. Quiet sounds are left off the video altogether. (Sad for me, I was never quite able to get my baby cooing or babbling on tape.) If Fuji had worked a little bit longer on the microphone on this guy, it would be the perfect device for me! |
The Low Light King!
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| Review Date: October 10, 2007 |
| Reviewer: UncleTrick, Las Vegas, NV. |
| The Fujifilm SuperCCD sensor in the F31fd (and other Fujifilm cameras) is unique. No other manufacturer has them. What is great about the SuperCCD sensor is it's ability to take great photos in low light situations WITHOUT the use of a flash. The high ISO photos the F31fd produces are a quantum leap ahead of the competition. Other cameras will produce noisy and virtually unusable photos at ISO above 800, not so with the F31fd. You won't find low light performance in other manufacturer's cameras until you start shelling out big bucks for a digital SLR. If you find yourself in situations where using the flash is not an option, the Fujifilm F31fd is your only answer. |
AMAZING! Ten out of five stars! Buy it if you can find one...
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| Review Date: October 7, 2007 |
| Reviewer: J. Mantovani, |
AFter 2 weeks of research (Fuji Finepix, Sony Cybershots & Canon models) I chose the F31fd based on all of the excellent reviews & it's plethora of features. Was nearly impossible to find one of these brand-new but there are occasionaly a few on Ebay for under $500.
First impression of the F31fd: Much smaller than I thought. Very well put together, buttons and dials very convenient. Access to features and menus is logical and usually within 2 button clicks. The video quality is breathtaking at 30fps, similar to my camcorder. I've taken hundreds of photos using all of the features and their quality has FAR exceeded my high expectations based on the A310.
Three straight days of picture, movie, playback, and "playing" with the features, and the battery indicator is still two out of three bars. Fuji says 580 shots per charge. I believe it. One really neat feature is that you can still take a picture when you are in playback mode (which is conveniently accessed by pushing one button). The shutter is nearly instantaneous too.
I've recommended this camera to family and friends. WHY can't we find these still in stores? This is in my opinion the best under $500 camera on the market! Good luck...buy it if you find it.
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