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Fuji FinePix 2600 Zoom 2 megapixels, a 3x zoom lens, great pictures, and a bargain price: A great "value leader" from Fuji! Select a topic Reference: Datasheet FinePix 2600 Zoom 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 on FinePix 2600 Zoom Review --------------------------------- Digital Camera Comparometer (TM) --------------------------------- <-- Digital Cameras (Home) <-- Digital Camera Reviews Index <<Design :(Previous) | (Next): Optics>> Page 4:Viewfinder Review First Posted: 11/08/2001

Viewfinder
The FinePix 2600 Zoom offers both a real image optical viewfinder and an LCD monitor for composing images. The optical viewfinder's view has a small, black outline circle in the center, designating the autofocus and autoexposure target areas. Two small projections at the top of the viewfinder display help guide alignment for closeup images, but we strongly recommend using the LCD viewfinder for close-in shots. Though there is no diopter adjustment dial for the 2600 Zoom's viewfinder, it does have a fairly high eyepoint, and we were able to clearly see the full frame at a good distance from the eyepiece. Most eyeglass lenses shouldn't pose a problem. A small LED lamp next to the viewfinder reports the camera's status, lighting a solid green when the camera is switched on. The LED flashes green and then lights solid when focus and exposure are set (if the LED continues flashing green, it means the camera cannot focus). The LED glows orange when images are being recorded to the SmartMedia card, and flashes orange when the flash is charging. The LED flashes red whenever the camera is warning of an error (the error message is reported on the LCD monitor).

The 1.8-inch, D-TFT color LCD monitor is activated by pressing the Display button on the back panel. The LCD information display includes details about the number of available images for the SmartMedia card, the resolution and quality settings, flash mode, and exposure mode. (The display would also include any features set through the Record menu, such as Macro mode, the self-timer, etc.) This information display is always present when the LCD monitor is active. Pressing the Display button a second time activates an alignment grid, which divides the image area into thirds horizontally and vertically. Thus, you can line up tricky shots using the grid. A third press of the Display button disables the LCD monitor altogether.

In Playback mode, the LCD monitor displays limited image information, such as the file number and date the image was captured. An index display mode shows as many as nine thumbnail-sized images on the screen at once, and a Playback zoom feature enlarges captured images as much as 5x so that you can check on fine details and framing.