Fuji FinePix 2600 Zoom2 megapixels, a 3x zoom lens, great pictures, and a bargain price: A great "value leader" from Fuji!<<Shutter Lag & Cycle Time Tests :(Previous) | (Next): Camera Modes & Menus>> Page 8:Operation & User InterfaceReview First Posted: 11/08/2001 |
Operation and User Interface
With only a few controls, the 2600 Zoom's user interface is very straightforward. Settings like flash, exposure compensation, white balance, etc. are all adjusted through the LCD menu, which is also very uncomplicated. Because the 2600 Zoom operates mainly under automatic control, the user only needs to worry about a few adjustments. Navigating the LCD menu system is no problem, as there's only one page of options for the Record menu. The Setup menu is accessed through the Record menu, and also offers only one page of options. The camera's small size and few controls also makes it easy to operate the camera one-handed. All things considered, we don't think you'll even need to read the manual to operate this one. Following is our standard list of controls and functions, as well as camera modes and menus.
Control Enumeration
Shutter Button: Located on top of the camera and encircled by the Mode dial, this button sets focus and exposure when pressed halfway. A full press of the button fires the shutter.
Mode Dial: Surrounding the Shutter button on the top panel, this dial selects the camera's operating mode. Three choices are available:
- Record: Sets up the camera for recording still images.
- Playback: Allows the user to review captured images, delete them, enlarge them, or set them up for printing.
- Movie: Enables the camera to record as much as 20 seconds of moving images per movie. (Silent, no sound)
Power Switch: Directly to the left of the Mode dial and Shutter button, this sliding switch powers the camera on and off.
Zoom Rocker Button: In the top right corner of the back panel, this rocker button is flanked by two arrow keys. In Record mode, this button controls the optical and digital zoom. This control also doubles as the up and down arrow keys when navigating the LCD menu system. In Playback mode, the up and down button controls the digital enlargement. Once playback zoom is activated, this button also moves up and down within the enlarged image.
Right and Left Arrow Buttons: Located on either side of the Zoom Rocker button, these buttons navigate left and right through settings menus. In playback mode, these buttons scroll left and right within an enlarged image.
Display Button: Situated just to the right of the top right corner of the LCD monitor, this button activates the LCD display in Record mode. The first press enables the image and information display, while the second press activates a framing grid. A third press disables the display entirely, saving power. In Playback mode, this button cycles between an image information overlay and no image information at all. When playback zoom is enabled, this button cycles back and forth between zoom and panning modes.
Menu / OK Button: Just below the Display button, the Menu / OK button activates the settings menu in any mode. This button also serves as the OK to confirm menu selections.
Back Button: Directly below the Menu / OK button, this button backs out of menus and menu selections.
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