FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Ratings,Reviews and Owners Manual
Encased in a beautifully sculpted metal shell with a double coated lacquer finish and measuring only 22.7mm thick, the FinePix F70EXR offers several enhancements over its predecessor, the FinePix F60, and boasts marked improvements over competing long-zoom digital cameras, particularly in the areas of design, image quality and capture technology.
Index of FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Expert Reviews:
- CNET UK—“The Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR is a well-designed, compact superzoom, and the EXR sensor technology is spectacularly successful, even though the resolution penalty is disappointing. But it’s all spoiled by some truly horrible purple-blue fringing. It doesn’t appear in every shot, but it’s frequent enough to drive you mad in the end.”
- DigicamReview—“Image quality is very good, with low noise, when compared to other digital cameras and the option to capture a wide dynamic range is a very welcome feature, however purple fringing seems to be an unwanted side effect of having so much zoom available.”
- ePhotozine—“It’s a mixed bag of performance from the FinePix F70 EXR giving lots of detail and lovely colours but then it’s let down with mid to high ISO levels. If you’re after a thin camera with plenty of pull in the zoom area, that also looks good then this is the camera for you. In terms of innovative fetaures, it appears to have more to offer than others in the same price bracket.”
- Pocket-lint—“The F70EXR suggests itself as an ideal travel companion best suited to spur of the moment snaps. That said the broad focal range and EXR and film simulation modes do provide a wealth of creative possibilities, ably allowing the photographer to take in everything from landscapes to candid close ups. With the F70EXR suggesting excellent value the ultimate winner here is the consumer.”
- PhotoReview—“Buy this camera if: You’re looking for a pocketable long-zoom digicam that is good value for money. You take a lot of photographs in bright conditions (beach and/or snow) and need the ability to record highlight details in subjects. You’d prefer a camera with useful automated functions.”
- DPExpert—”We tested the camera in the mode that most users will choose (if they bother to choose any), Auto EXR. We wandered around town as a tourist, taking tourist type snaps. The 27mm wide angle is a boon and the pictures of all subjects were consistently good. At $500 this is the compact camera that sets standards for image quality.”
- Cameras.uk—”The EXR Dynamic Range setting not only increases the detail in the more shady and brighter areas of the shot, but by reducing the resolution the Finepix F70EXR delivers some cracking outdoor scenic shots. I am very happy with my test shots. “
- TrustedReviews—”The Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR is a stunningly versatile camera, a pocket-sized superzoom that can take superb pictures in any lighting conditions, and is better in low light than anything else in its class. It is well made, handles well, is easy to use, and even offers some creative manual settings. In a market crowded with near-identical long-zoom compacts the F70 stands out as something a bit special.”
- PC Magazine—” The Fujiflim Finepix F70EXR is an excellent choice if you’re looking for a small camera with a powerful optical zoom lens and excellent image quality, even in poorer lighting conditions. That is, if you can live without HD video. If you’re looking for a fast and powerful point and shooter that offers that HD video capture, the $280 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 is a good bet—and you’ll get 8x zoom. “
- cnet reviews—”The good: Overall very good photo quality; lots of useful features; very good dynamic range and high ISO performance in EXR modes; extremely compact for having a 10x zoom, wide-angle lens. The bad: No HD movie mode; limited aperture settings; menu systems take some getting used to; above average amount of purple fringing in photos; two EXR modes use 5-megapixel resolution. The bottom line: A compact megazoom with a lot to offer, the Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR is very good for its class, but with a few limitations.”
DigitalCameraReview—”Almost anyone who buys the F70EXR will like it – the price is right, it is amazingly flexible/tweakable, it produces superb images with bright colors, wide dynamic range, low noise levels, and it is easy to use. So what’s the problem with the F70EXR? This camera really could have put Fuji on the map. Add more flexibility in selecting image resolution, add a small EVF, and enable RAW file capture and the F70EXR could have been a baby G11 – with more flexibility and more natural colors.”
Photoxels—”I especially like the ease of use and image quality, especially where high ISOs are concerned. Consider that in a ultra compact package, it has very good low light capability, has the ability to capture images with a wide dynamic range, has fast AF, and now adds 10x ultra zoom.”
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Diana de Avila "Gkygrl" (Malta, NY USA) on 2 November 2009:
I am a complete photography novice and I like to approach my reviews with that in mind. There are a lot of technical bits of information that I have to lookup just to understand. One thing is for sure, Fuji was never my first choice for a digital camera. I always thought I would be a Canon girl … but that has changed. This is the second Fuji FinePix camera that I have owned and the other FinePix is very similar sans some small photography trinkets like various “scene modes”, more optical zoom capability and a wider “wide angle” lens. Wide angle is what this new Fuji is all about
I am comparing two cameras in my review: the Fuji FinePix F70EXR (this one) and the Fuji FinePix F200EXR Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR 12MP Super CCD Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle Dual Image Stabilized Optical Zoom . If you look at both of them, the differences are minimal and only slightly cosmetic from the outside. You will notice a beautiful metal body on both of them. This is what steered me away from some of the Canon PowerShot cameras and I currently own the Canon PowerShot A590IS 8MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom — and the body is primarily plastic. This Fuji camera is so well constructed that even in heft (yes, it is heavier than plastic and will weigh down a shirt pocket) you feel like you are getting your money’s worth. It really is remarkable for the money!
The greatest differences between the F200EXR and the F70EXR have to do with optical zoom, focal length, digital zoom and wide angle. If cost is an issue, compare the features you want and need and make the plunge. In fit and finish they are both very similar except the F200EXR has a slightly larger LCD screen (not much). Both cameras are so similar that it is worth researching them both and deciding what you want. The camera you are looking is currently cheaper in price. So if price is what you are after, this is the camera to grab. For me, research and comparison works
With the F70EXR you are getting 10 mega pixels of sheer beauty. The ability to adjust settings easily (it’s the same on the F200EXR) while shooting is one of this camera’s high points. The menus and buttons are very logical and durable. Since this is a small camera, the notations on and around buttons is small but appears to be well contrasted to the silver knobs and buttons. There is only one exception to this rule and it has to be the playback button which is written in green on gray and is very difficult to see. But this is no deal breaker in my eyes. You are getting a beautiful camera.
The paper manual is great and will get you going in no time. The camera also comes with a manual on CD that is much more in depth and will help get you through troubleshooting
This camera takes it’s own special battery (no AA’s which should be something to think about before buying). You can purchase an extra Fuji battery and can happily exchange them while recharging. I find that the charges hold quite well. The charger is a small device that fits directly into the wall. No heavy AC adaptors to have to lug around.
I love this camera for what it does and what it will do as I delve deeper into the manual. It’s gorgeous!
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Kim D. Letkeman on 2 November 2009:
Why do I say that the camera can blow your mind? Because it is capable of delivering truly excellent images under a remarkable range of conditions. First, it has very credible 1600 ISO. And usable 3200 ISO. I will give you links at the end where you can verify that I am not making this up. This high ISO ability allows you to shoot indoors and get decent images. The fancy modes, pro focus and pro low light, so work, although the subject must remain quite still. But you can get remarkably clean images. Again, I have plenty of examples at the links I provide.
When you take the camera outdoors, you will see that it is very good at controlling exposures and managing dynamic range. I shoot in P mode almost all the time, setting auto ISO 1600, M3:2 as the size (5mp), and DR400% mode. That is the most flexible setting for indoors and out. You can set EXR DR mode up with flash if you want a quick way to get the same behavior with the flash on. The two settings are next to each other on the dial and this makes for super convenience.
The lense is far from perfect, being a 10x zoom. It shows CA more often than some others, but what you get for that price in incredible reach. Mine happens to be very sharp, although some have complained about blurry corners. I’ve seen their images, and they are a bit blurry, but most people shooting snaps won’t even notice. The lens is decently stabilized so that, once you learn to relax when you shoot and hold the cam steady, you can get really crisp close ups from a long way away.
The manual controls add real spice to this cam. I was able to shoot a crisp image of the moon and tonight I was able to shoot Jupiter with FOUR Galilean moons visible. That’s an incredible feat from a compact camera. I used a tripod, but it is still amazing.
These are not minor accomplishments … I have many images in my gallery and on my blog, along with extensive tests and explanations. If you read that over, you will find that I am not 100% positive, but I am constantly delighted and sometimes it simply blows my mind. You could do far worse than this little camera.
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BetsyR (Santa Barbara, CA, USA) on 2 November 2009:
I was really looking forward to this P&S, getting it almost as soon as it was available on Amazon, planning to return to Co,co the Panasonic ZS1, not being very happy with its image quality. However, the Fuji, except for shadowed areas, is worse. The daylight images are over-exposed (and I haven’t found a setting to change them). Greens in shade are good, but bright sun is a washout. I’ve tried both the standard setting and the “Velvia” – vivid settings. I’ve tried auto and also Manual. I prefer the settings on the Fuji over the Panasonic’s – much easier to use; the monitor is good; the stabilization seems okay; but for me image quality is what is foremost in importance.
This is maybe too premature a review – I’ve only used the cam about a day’s worth – but I wanted to have others not do as I but wait until the heavy duty reviews, the DPReview, eg., come out. I’ll try it much more today and tomorrow, but the over-exposure is strong; wonder if it’s defective.
(I’ve got a Nikon D80, a Panasonic LX-3, had many P&S, including Canons.)
Edited on the 8th: Please read the comments to my comment, including my own. I posted a review too soon. I’ve changed the description title but I can’t change the number of stars. I can’t really give a 5-star review: the video isn’t great, especially the zooming sound, and the monitor, although good, is hard to see in very bright light. (I really miss an alternative view finder.) As someone noted in the comments to the comment, one should read the pdf full manual (I miss having a real manual! There are so many things this little cam. can do.)
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