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Fuji FinePix 1300 Fuji updates their entry-level 1.3 megapixel model, adding USB for fast file downloads Select a topic Reference: Datasheet FinePix 1300 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 <<Camera Modes & Menus :(Previous) | (Next): Video, Power, Software>> Page 10:Image Storage & Interface Review First Posted: 11/28/2000

Image Storage and Interface
The FinePix 1300 uses SmartMedia memory cards for image capture and storage. An 8MB card is supplied with the camera, but 16, 32, and 64MB cards are also available. Remember to use only 3.3V (or 3V) SmartMedia cards and steer clear of the 5V version. The table below shows image capacities, based on an 8MB card, and the approximate JPEG compression ratios for the various image size/quality combinations the camera provides.

Image Capacity vs Resolution/Quality		High Resolution	Standard  Resolution
Fine Quality	Images	12	5
	Approx. Compression	4:1	4:1
Normal Quality	Images	24	89
	Approx. Compression	8:1	8:1
Economy Quality	Images	47	N/A
	Approx. Compression	16:1	N/A

To avoid damaging the media, SmartMedia cards should never be removed while the camera is on, and the camera should never be turned off while it is performing storage operations. If the SmartMedia slot cover is opened while the camera is on, the camera will automatically shut off. Always load the SmartMedia card with the gold electrodes facing the front of the camera, and entering the card slot first (the card will not fully slide into the slot if inserted incorrectly).

You can write-protect SmartMedia by placing a write-protect sticker over the designated area. Write-protection stickers can only be used once and must be clean to be effective. You can protect individual images or all of the images in the Playback menu. Protecting the images prevents them from being accidentally erased, or manipulated in any way; however, they cannot be protected from erasure if you format the card.

Image frames are assigned file numbers from 0001 to 9999, with a preceding directory number. Once 9999 is reached, the directory number goes up by one. The Set-up mode allows you to alter the frame numbering sequence by selecting Renew or Continue. Use Renew to start images at 0001 each time a new SmartMedia card is inserted. The Continue option stores images beginning from the highest file number recorded on the last SmartMedia used. This ensures that images are not overwritten when duplicate name files are downloaded to a computer. Images are saved in DCF compliant (Exif Version 2.1 JPEG compliant) format with Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) compatibility.

You can erase images while in Playback mode, with the option of erasing a single frame, all frames, or formatting the card. Formatting erases all images on the card, including protected images, and re-initializes the SmartMedia.

A USB cable accompanies the camera for transfer of images to a computer. A software CD provides a complete Fujifilm interface package, plus some basic image editing software. We didn't measure the data transfer rate of the FinePix 1300, but most USB-equipped cameras transfer data at around 300 KBytes per second, or about 20-30 seconds to empty an 8 megabyte memory card.