Fujifilm 3800 / S304 3.2MP Digital Camera

Specifications

Fujifilm produces a wide range of digicam models, from bare-bones entry-level models up to and including a high-end digital SLR. To my mind though, their greatest success has been in creating good-quality midrange cameras that sell at very competitive prices. Their FinePix 2800 Zoom was one of the best deals on the market last year (this review is being written in January, 2003), featuring a 6x zoom lens and two-megapixel CCD for only $399. That was a great bargain for a camera with a nice complement of features, very good photo quality, and a long zoom lens. Now, the FinePix 3800 goes a step further with a 3.2-megapixel CCD for only $50 more. Additionally, the 3800 has an Aperture Priority exposure mode, and a longer exposure time (maximum three seconds), increasing the camera's flexibility. It also accepts the new xD-Picture Card. Just like the 2800 before it, the FinePix 3800 offers excellent value for the money.