quality of this camera: Of you who have this camera, have you had any problems with it as far as not working or pictures not turning out how they should or as clear as they should?
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I purchased this camera partly because I didn't want to haul my 35mm camera, lenses, flash and many rolls of film on the cruise my wife and I were taking for our 30th anniversary. Many of the shots I took came our quite well, but to my dismay, some of them taken in sunny conditions were either very dark or black. What a dissapointment! I tried all sorts of tricks to fool the camera by locking in the exposure on the darkest area of the scene, but to no avail. When I returned home, I Googled for the problem and found one post that offered a solution. It directed me to the FujiFilm site for a firmware upgrade. The upgrade is very easy to perform. The camera now consistantly produces great pictures and is a joy to use. Spend a little time with the instruction manual and you can configure options that will enable you to shoot more rapidly than the default settings. I would like to think that the more recent shipments of this camera will already have the improved firmware.
1816398
I am having the same exact issue. Quality settings and Class 4 memory cards seem to have very little effect on the poor picture quality. Very disappointing after the mostly stellar reviews I've been reading online.
880645
Thanks but what I'd like to understand is how it can be working perfectly one day, shut off while not in use, then the next time I turn it on, the image on the LCD screen is blurred, I haven't even pressed the shutter release yet, (and wouldn't due to the blurred and dark image). How can that happen? Why is there a need to adjust ISO settings when they haven't been touched?!
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I had a problem with blurry images, too, so finally checked the owners manual (duh!) It mentions that if you press the shutter too hard, you actually cause the blurriness. I have lightened up my touch, and things have improved. I still love this camera.
194910
Bob, did you ever find out? I just ordered the camera and want to know the same thing! Thanks for any help.
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yeah, it's not a great camera to begin with and it's probably breathed it's last breath. My camera has always been blurry and I've been disappointed with it. It's dead
900743
Sorry but I am not happy with this camera. I had one before like it that was great so I purchased the same one again after mine went kaput but unfortunately it doesn't take that great of pictures. Ourside are better than inside.
1509490
No, mines is like yours, no hd...This is a poor quality camera and I still have problems with it tilll this day. Sometimes the color will not even come in and shows black and white.
741422
Hi, I don't have advice- but have the same problem! I'm frustrated that I purchased this camera and now can probably not return it!!! Good luck!! let me know if you find any tricks to get better pictures.
1442809
more importantly, how will the image quality be and will it be worth owning? reviews of the P80 were not kind. I'm hoping they have fixed this issue.
57480
Myrna, Have you gotten your camera, yet? If so, what do you think of it? This would be my first digital camera, and what attracts me to this is that it has manual controls. I would be learning photography on it, so I figure I should have manual and auto controls. I am looking to get a Panasonic because a sales person at Best Buy raved about them and said they have the best lenses. To be honest, I know practically nothing about photography, but have had an interest in it for many years. Do you think this camera would be a good plact to start, at least digitally? Thanks, M
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Had same problem with this model, yet had never had this before with serveral other Canons. I was told by knowledgeable friends it was a bad CCD. I sent mine back and Amazon gladly gave me full credit. Did not purchase another one. Still have older models. Thanks...
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My experience: return/sell the camera and buy anything else. Sorry I couldn't help more - but the camera is very poor quality.
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I cannot ascertain picture quality. I am pleased with my 4 and the pictures are good. They cannot be compared, unfortunately, with the latter version of 6 or Android (greater crispness, and low light resolution).
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I have the Sony. (Took 3 thousand photos and video on an international trip). It is mostly fine, but there are 2 complaints with which I agree on the message boards. 1. Blue purple tint and glare from the lens coating in bright sunlight. 2. In general, not perfectly sharp pictures usually. (I have 5 year old Kodak 5mp that is often more sharp). The good...amazing motion stabilization. 'Able to take photos in almost any light condition without the flash!! I also have some good photos from moving vehicles. Very compact and no protruding lens or lens motor. Quick startup. HD movie is ok also. Acceptable battery life. FYI. There are assorted complaints about the Canons also. I have now read enough not to expect perfect photos from ANY point and shoot, but like you, I hate to drag around that Nikon. (You might try one of the new cameras with a bit larger sensor, like 4 3rds).
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I have used the camera for about a year. When I first used it, the photos came out OK. Just recently, the photos taken appeared blurry even with still motion picture background. I am reducing my review by 1 star as a result.
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I've been flipping back and forth between the SD800 and the A710. And, your pics are now making me lean towards the A710. Two must-haves for my first digital camera are a view finder and image stabilization. Just one question for you, cjw333. I noticed that a couple of your motion shots were blurry. Was the stabilizer on? Thanks for sharing your photos. They're awesome.