Product Description

Many of the features on the Fujifilm FinePix 4800 are nearly identical to those of the FinePix 4700. However, the Finepix 4800 boasts an artfully stylish body designed by F.A. Porsche. The 4800 also comes with a handy USB docking cradle that recharges the included lithium-ion battery and remains connected to your computer, similar to a USB card reader. The cradle allows you to easily transfer your images and even tilts for use as a PC cam.

According to Fuji, the 2.4-megapixel Super CCD sensor inside the FinePix 4800 is able to "produce a maximum image file size of 4.3 megapixels." This means it captures high quality shots at up to 2,400 x 1,800 resolution. With the 3x optical zoom capability (along with 3.75x digital zoom), it also provides a wide range of shooting options, from telephoto to wide angle, with coverage equivalent to a 36-108mm range in a 35mm camera.

Start-up takes only two seconds, and the pause between single-frame shots can be as brief as a second. In continuous shooting mode, you can shoot every 0.2 seconds. A motion-picture recording mode lets you record and play back 320 x 240 pixel video at 10 frames per second in JPEG format for up to 160 seconds with sound. The FinePix 4800 allows you to switch between auto and manual focus. It has a black and white mode, voice-recording modes for picture annotations or voice memos, a 2-inch LCD color monitor, supports SmartMedia cards, and offers 3 to 1/2,000 shutter speeds.

The Fuji FinePix 4800 comes with a 16 MB SmartMedia card, hand strap, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, USB Hot-sync cradle, USB cable, audio-video cable, and CD-ROM software.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #59594 in Camera & Photo
• Size: Medium Size
• Brand: Fuji
• Model: 43860730
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Platforms: Windows 2000, Windows NT 4, Windows NT 5, PowerMac, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000 Server, Mac OS X, Mac OS 9 and below, Windows 98, Macintosh, Windows NT, Windows, Windows NT 3.5
• Dimensions: 3.80" h x 3.10" w x 1.40" l, .91 pounds
• Memory: 16MB
• Display size: 2

Features

• 2.4 megapixel SuperCCD sensor uses data interpolation to produce 4.3 megapixel images
• 3x optical plus 3.75x digital (11.25x total) zoom lens with autofocus
• Included 16 MB SmartMedia card holds 9 images at default resolution
• Connects with Macs and PCs via included USB-based dock
• Uses lithium-ion battery pack that recharges automatically when camera is inserted in dock

Amazon.com Product Description
Many of the features on the Fujifilm FinePix 4800 are nearly identical to those of the FinePix 4700. However, the Finepix 4800 boasts an artfully stylish body designed by F.A. Porsche. The 4800 also comes with a handy USB docking cradle that recharges the included lithium-ion battery and remains connected to your computer, similar to a USB card reader. The cradle allows you to easily transfer your images and even tilts for use as a PC cam.

According to Fuji, the 2.4-megapixel Super CCD sensor inside the FinePix 4800 is able to "produce a maximum image file size of 4.3 megapixels." This means it captures high quality shots at up to 2,400 x 1,800 resolution. With the 3x optical zoom capability (along with 4.4x digital zoom), it also provides a wide range of shooting options, from telephoto to wide angle, with coverage equivalent to a 36-108mm range in a 35mm camera.

Start-up takes only two seconds, and the pause between single-frame shots can be as brief as a second. In continuous shooting mode, you can shoot every 0.2 seconds. A motion-picture recording mode lets you record and play back 320 x 240 pixel video at 10 frames per second in JPEG format for up to 160 seconds with sound. The FinePix 4800 allows you to switch between auto and manual focus. It has a black and white mode, voice-recording modes for picture annotations or voice memos, a 2-inch LCD color monitor, supports SmartMedia cards, and offers 3 to 1/2,000 shutter speeds.

The Fuji FinePix 4800 comes with a 16 MB SmartMedia card, hand strap, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, USB HotSync cradle, USB cable, audio-video cable, and CD-ROM software.

Customer Reviews

Love this Camera
I have been waiting for this camera to come out. Just received it last week and it has been worth the wait. It not only looks and feels REALLY COOL. It takes fabulous pictures. I used a fuji finepix 4700 recently and loved it, but when I heard and read about this upgrade I returned the 4700. I like how everything you need for the camera comes with it, charger, ac adaptor, etc. The battery for the 4800 lasts much longer. The viewfinder is on the corner instead of the middle (4700), which makes it easier to use. You do have to kindof watch that your finger is not covering the microphone or the flash sensor, but once you get the feel for it, that's not a problem. I bought it for the size and for the high quality pictures it takes. I also like that it takes movies with sounds and you can add sound to the pictures (which the 4700 can't do) It also has a black and white option.

Practical
I did quite a bit of research before I bought this camera. Since I am an amateur photographer, I wasn't hunting for the highest megapixels but for practicality and outstanding picture quality. This little jewel of technology definetely delivers it all. The colors are great and 2.4 megapix is totally enough to print high quality 8x10 prints! The design is so cool you won't be able to put it down for a while. Don't be fooled by the 4.3 megapixel digitally-rendered resolution Fuji claims. The pictures taken at this resolution are fuzzy and unusable even in the best lightning conditions. This marketing ploy is designed for megapixel-greedy people. Shame on Fuji for this. Other than that buy it and enjoy the ride!

A great camera
I waited and waited to buy a digital camera, and had had my eye on the Fuji 4800 for a while. Suffice to say I am just thrilled with how it has performed. It is simple to understand and operate for your average pics of the kids and vacation shots, but has a lot of features that more sophisticated photographers will want. I bought a 64MB card and at basic resolution it will handle nearly 200 prints -- the prints on basic resolution have been great, with and w/o flash, surprisingly as good or better than my Canon SLR. The software package is easy to install, and the ofoto.com service is perfect -- simply log on to your ISP, upload the pictures you want to your private web page on ofoto.com, and tick the box for those you want printed. Three days later they show up in your mailbox -- beautiful prints. Finally, the video program is fun -- never going to make professional movies with it, but for saving short movies on CD or a hard drive for your kids, it is great. Just don't know what else you would want or need.