- 12-megapixel resolution for large, photo-quality prints
- Capture 720p HD movies with sound
- Tracking Auto Focus
- Smile and Blink Detection; Face Detection and Automatic Red-eye Removal
- Scene Recognition Auto (SR AUTO)
Product Description
Fujifilm FinePix JV100 – 12MP, Fujinon 3x Optical Zoom, 2.7″ LCD. Other features include: Face Detection w/ Red Eye Removal, Tracking Auto Focus, Picture Stabilization, High Sensitivity 3200 ISO, 6 Scene – SR Auto Automatic Scene Recognition, Smile/Blink Detection Mode, HD Movie 720p w/ Sound, Thin Metal Body 18.8mm, Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery…. More >>
Fujifilm FinePix JV100 12 MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom and 2.7inch LCD
Tags: face detection, fujifilm finepix, li ion rechargeable battery, red eye removal, scene recognition
#1 by Christi <3 on June 29, 2010 - 10:15 am
I received this camera as a present for my 15th birthday. I loved it at once because of the sleek appearance and handy mode dial. Another nifty part about it is that there are 10+ ”positions” and on the screen it has a discription of each one. They are: Snow, Fireworks, Baby, Portrait, Night Scenery (tripod and no tripod), Sport, Landscape, Panorama, Text, Flower (macro), Party, Beach, Sunset, and Smile& Shoot. Each one actually makes a big difference, and it’s nice to have so many options. Most other Point&Shoots do not have so many.
Something I love about the JV100 is that it has SRAuto, which automatically selects the best mode according to the situation. It is actually really accurate and perfect if you’re in a hurry.
The picture quality is also impressive. Both indoors and outdoors the images come out nicely and with a lot of detail and depth. The colors are beautiful and vivid. The movie mode is pretty good, and a plus is that you can zoom while taping.
The only problems I have with this FinePix are that the Smile&Shoot doesn’t always work, but that’s not a major deal. Another is that getting the battery/SD card in and out is a bit difficult. My last complaint is the battery life. I have to charge it at least once a day.
Pros:
-many position options
-great price for value
-good image quality
-you can zoom while recording a video
-easy to use and figure out
-compact and good looking
-huge LCD screen
Cons:
-only comes in blue and black
-ok battery life
-you need nails to get the battery/card in and out
P.S. The camera comes with a CD that is great for organizing and editing your uploaded pictures. Cool!
Overall, this is a great camera that I’d recommend for anyone that wants a Point and Shoot. FugiFilm has really done a great job.
Thanks for reading!
Rating: 5 / 5
#2 by 1Dub79 on June 29, 2010 - 10:45 am
This version of the Finepix has many similarities to the Fujifilm Finepix J38 12MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom and 2.7 inch LCD, which I reviewed in November. There are a few differences. One new feature of this camera is the HD Movie Mode. The camera also has compatibility with HDTVs, which means the pictures will show in HD, if they are reviewed on an HDTV. The camera also has a new Smile and Blink Detection system. Once the shooter holds the camera up to a subject, who smiles, the camera will automatically take the photo. The Blink Detection feature is nice because the camera will alert the shooter that subject is blinking. Therefore, the shooter will have the option to take a better photo.
I also noticed after reviewing a taken photo, a message will say “face detected.” The user now has the option to do a close-up review of the person’s face, whom they have taken a picture of. Another difference is this camera is a little more user-friendly. The camera now has a shooting mode dial. This means the person can just turn the dial to the shooting mode, which they want to go to. In addition, the modes tell you what they do. Still, a user will have to go to the menus to do things, such as the image quality and repeated shooting options. The biggest flaw with this camera is the HD Movie Mode just sucks the life out of the camera. I would suggest staying using that mode wisely. That is the ONLY reason I give this camera a four rating.
A month later……….
Compared to the Fujifilm Finepix J38 12MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom and 2.7 inch LCD, I must say that the JV100’s photos are a little more vivid. I took pictures with both and saw the difference. I must admit, the movie modes on both cameras are not what you’d think. The movie mode of the J38 actually has a better picture. Therefore, the so-called HD movie mode of the JV100 is not as good as advertised. Still, this camera is worth owning because of the vivid pictures. However, if you are looking for a camera with a better movie mode, I would suggest buying something else.
Rating: 4 / 5