Latest – Reviews and Sample Test Photos at PhotographyBlog (added 18 October ‘07)
FinePix F40fd features:
- 8.3 megapixels
- 3.0x optical zoom
- ISO 2000
- Face detection system
- Dual memory card slots (xD and SD)
- VGA movie capture of 30 frames per second
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Reviews – (updated 18 October ‘07)
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PhotographyBlog – 18 October’07 – reviews the Fujifilm FinePix F40fd and feels it’s just a good point-and-shoot digital camera, not a great one. Here’s an excerpt from their review conclusion -
“Firstly those extra megapixels have negatively affected the overall image quality, with noise and blurring of detail at ISO 400, and a new problem in the form of obvious purple fringing, which the older F20 didn’t suffer so badly from. Secondly, the F40fd is the victim of a rapidly changing marketplace, where similar cameras offer advanced features like mechanical image stabilization systems, bigger zoom lenses and larger LCD screens. And thirdly, it isn’t quite as fast and responsive as its predecessor.”
Steve’s Digicams reviews the Fujifilm FinePix F40fd and writes;
“There wasn’t a whole lot of change on the F40fd from the previous model. The big differences were the upgraded 8-megapixel Super CCD image sensor, and the “Cool” new IR communication image transfer mode. That said, we fell the FinePix F40fd is and easy to use compact digicam that is full of features, and with a price tag of just $299 or less, offers a great value for a camera in this class.”
Digital Camera Review reviews the Fujifilm FinePix F40fd and thinks its high ISO performance is what sets this digital camera apart from the competition. The images produced by the F40fd displayed slight soft edges and just a bit of vignetting in the corners at wide angle, however, not any more than its competitors.
Bottom Line: High ISO performance in actuality is no match for an optical stabilized camera. With that said the F40fd comes without optical image stabilization and uses high ISO to help shaky situations.
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CNET.co.uk – 7/18/2007 – reviews the Fujifilm FinePix F40fd and writes, “The Fujifilm F40fd is easy to use, with a plethora of presets and strong automatic abilities giving excellent pictures. The experienced photographer will find plenty to love in the accessible manual settings, good picture quality and super-quick response. You might prefer the Canon Digital IXUS 950 IS, which has a bigger zoom and a viewfinder, but then it costs more and lacks the excellent picture quality at higher ISO settings.”
Popular Science Magazine – 7/16/2007 – reviews the face detection capability of the Fujifilm FinePix F40fd and writes, “With the best photos and excellent face-tracking, the F40fd is our overall pick. It found faces quickly and accurately, although it sometimes dropped them and locked focus elsewhere. And, like other models, it could find no more than four faces in our snapshot tests (Fujifilm claims up to 10). But the F40fd stands out for its ability to detect faces in low light and produce crisp images up to a stratospheric ISO 2000 light-sensitivity level allowing us to capture attractive portraits in soft room lighting.”
ePhotozine – 6/27/2007 – reviews the Fujifilm FinePix F40fd and writes, “The F40 is a very capable camera and lives up to the family name. I would like to see more simplistic names for features, but the camera is very easy to use, the features are well set out and the camera is not uncomfortable to use. I did find that as I was holding the camera, the battery door would slide open. The battery or memory card will not fall out as they are snared in the compartment, but this is annoying all the same. As it could get caught and snapped off. There is also a sensor on the door so when it is opened, the camera automatically switches off.”
Computer Active – 6/25/2007 – reviews the Fujifilm FinePix F40fd and writes, “An allrounder of a camera which takes clear and bright shots whatever the scenery, but its bulk and weight let it down. Overall, we were very impressed with the Finepix F40fd – although it’s bigger than most cameras in its price range, it produced excellent images in most lighting conditions, and the face detection certainly makes portraits easier to shoot.”
What Digital Camera Magazine – 6/10/2007 – reviews the Fujifilm FinePix F40fd and writes, “The Fuji FinePix F40fd looks good and takes good pictures, but the lack of manual control makes it a touch expensive for an 8MP ‘point-and-shooter’.”
CNET – 6/8/2007 – reviews the Fujifilm FinePix F40fd and writes, “The Fujifilm FinePix F40fd is a nice, but not exceptional, point-and-shoot camera. Most casual snapshooters will likely be pleased with the images they get from this model.”
Trusted Reviews – 6/4/2007 – tests the Fujifilm FinePix F40fd and writes, “Fujifilm continues to demonstrate that it is the only manufacturer that has successfully addressed the issue of image noise. The Finepix F40fd is an attractively designed, extremely well made camera with a good range of features and outstanding image quality. It is a bit lacking in overall speed, but its exceptional low-light and high-ISO performance are better than any other compact on the market – except another Fuji.”
MacUser – 6/2/2007 – reviews the Fujifilm FinePix F40fd and writes, “Certainly, one of the main highlights of the Fuji is speed of operation: start-up, focus and shot-to-shot times are all blisteringly quick and the image quality is undeniably good. Responsive camera that produces photos with great color and fine detail.”
Digital Camera Info – 5/29/2007 – reviews the Fujifilm FinePix F40fd and writes, “The 8.3-megapixel Fujifilm FinePix F40fd has more resolution than its F-series siblings and proved through performance tests that its new 1/1.6-inch image sensor is worthy of the hype; it kept noise to a minimum and resolution to a maximum. Pictures were sharply focused and properly exposed with the help of the face detection auto focus system and the vast ISO range. Great-looking pictures are priceless, but the vehicle to get those pictures only retails for $299. The F40fd doesn’t have manual control or even a decent burst mode but will suffice for consumers who want an automatic point-and-shoot to snap great pictures.”
PC Magazine – 5/27/2007 – reviews the Fujifilm FinePix F40fd and writes, “The Fujifilm FinePix F40fd is a “fine” camera, and the company’s adoption of the SD memory card format adds to its appeal. But for the same price you can get our Editors’ Choice, the Canon PowerShot SD1000, which takes better pictures in a wide variety of lighting situations and possesses a brilliant design.”
Pocket-lint – 5/23/2007 – reviews the Fujifilm FinePix F40fd and writes, “The extra resolution offered on the F40fd might make it a better marketing proposition but means there are a few extra niggles in terms of noise over it’s lower resolution Fuji counterparts and with some slight shadow noise issues when viewed closely at lower ISOs.
Ultimately however, the Fuji F40fd provides stunning results particularly compared with similar non-Fuji competition. So, for the price the Fuji FinePix F40fd is a little corker.
T3 – 5/18/2007 – reviews the Fujifilm FinePix F40fd and writes, “You get 14 scene modes, a movie mode with a few tweakable features and full Auto mode if you find pressing too many buttons a struggle. One neat feature is IR Simple, which lets you beam shots to compatible infra-red devices, such as phones and printers.
If you’re after an affordable snapper that’ll rid your pics of fuzzy faces, then we say plump for the F40fd. It’s ace.”
DC Resource – 5/17/2007 – has reviewed the Fujifilm FinePix F40fd and writes, “The bottom line is that the FinePix F40fd is a capable point-and-shoot camera, best suited to people who take low light photos and aren’t planning on turning them into huge prints. It’s not the fastest camera around, there are no manual controls, and the low ISO photos are a little grainy, but for those who aren’t always shooting in bright outdoor light, a few tradeoffs are acceptable.”
Photo Review – 5/16/2007 – has reviewed the Fujifilm FinePix F40fd and writes, “While the FinePix F40fd will satisfy many users as a snapshot camera, it performs best in moderate light levels and is likely to produce disappointing results in bright Australian sunlight, although it should handle overcast conditions and adequately-lit interiors very well. Low light shooting is limited by noise at high ISO settings and an unpredictable flash. Some experimentation may be necessary to get well-exposed pictures.
The camera’s limitations include few compression settings, no in-camera sharpness or contrast controls and no 16:9 aspect ratio option for either stills or video. Nevertheless, the F40fd is compact and stylish and, although some buttons are rather small, most controls are logically positioned and simple to use and the menu system is straightforward.”
Neocamera – 5/14/2007 – has reviewed the Fujifilm FinePix F40fd and commented that purple fringing was quite high. they continue to write, “The Fuji Finepix F40 is an excellent ultra-compact. Despite not being the best, the F40 produces low-noise images with plenty of details. Add to that its good speed of operation, good battery-life and you have a great ultra-compact digital camera.
As a point-and-shoot model with a limited shutter-speed range it is not useful for all types of photography. However, for quick snapshots, it is among the top of its class. Its shortcomings include above average purple fringing, ridiculous continuous drive modes and a poorly placed tripod mount.”
Megapixel – 5/10/2007 – reviews the Fujifilm FinePix F40fd and writes, “Negatives: Some shadow noise and grain at 100 ISO – mages a bit oversharpened – All image sizes should have at least 2 compression choices – No long exposure – Manual mode confusing. Should be called a Program mode Positives: Very good image quality – No serious increase in noise up to 200 ISO – Quick to operate – Very effective Face Detection system – Compatible with SD and xD cards – Sharp 2.5-inch LCD monitor.”
DigiCamReview – 5/7/2007 – has reviewed the 8.3 megapixel Fujifilm FinePix F40fd and commented that purple fringing was quite high. they continue to write, “I have been recommending the Fujifilm FinePix F series to friends ever since the F10, and they have all been happy with their purchase – If you want a budget digital camera then the FinePix F20 makes an excellent choice, being much more responsive than the majority of other budget cameras – If you want manual controls and a high ISO range then the FinePix F30 or F31fd make an excellent choice, with ISO upto 3200 – and if you want a high resolution point and shoot then the F40fd makes an excellent choice, with the highest resolution of the series. Whichever one you decide upon, they all offer excellent low light, low noise performance, great image quality, and very good responsiveness, especially with the High Speed mode activated.”
GoodGearGuide – 4/25/2007 – has reviewed the 8.3 megapixel Fujifilm FinePix F40fd and writes, “A strong compact camera from Fujifilm, the high levels of chromatic aberration is the only issue detracting from the F40fd’s exceptional pictures. Unfortunately there are a few minor issues in other areas that stop this from being a truly incredible camera.”
ThinkCamera – 4/11/2007 – has reviewed the 8.3 megapixel Fujifilm FinePix F40fd and writes, “The Fujifilm F40fd is a fabulous little camera. It is 8.3Mp, enough pixels for an enormous print and it’s the first Fujifilm compact to take both XD cards and SDs. It copes exceptionally well with high contrast situations such as bright sunshine. The Fujifilm F40fd is a joy to use and never disappoints.”
DigitalCameraInfo – 1/9/2007 – has reviewed the 8.3 megapixel Fujifilm FinePix F40fd and here’s the verdict – “Fujifilm made some less obvious changes to the FinePix F40fd: the 2.5-inch LCD screen has a slightly wider viewing angle than the F31fd’s screen, a graphic user interface was added to enhance understanding of the mode dial, and the card slot by the battery accepts both xD-Picture and SD memory cards. This is a huge change, as all other compact Fujifilm digital cameras before only accepted xD, but SD is the most popular and cheapest format used on the market. The IrSimple and face detection technology make the Fujifilm FinePix F40fd a very desirable digital camera, especially at its fair price of $299.”
Sample Test Photos – (updated 18 October ‘07)
[Sample Test Photos at PhotographyBlog]
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[Sample Photos at What Digital Camera Magazine]
[Sample Photos at Trusted Reviews]
[Sample Photos at Digital Camera Info]
[Sample Photos at Pocket-lint]
[Sample Photos at Neocamera]
[Sample Photos at Megapixel]
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Video – (Updated 23 July ‘07)
[Video Tour at Purely Gadgets]
[Sample Test Photos at PhotographyBlog]
[Sample Photos at Steve's Digicams]
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[Sample Photos at Trusted Reviews]
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[Sample Photos at Neocamera]
[Sample Photos at Megapixel]
Specifications
[Official Fujifilm Specifications]
Owners Manual
News
News Release: June 20, 2007 — Just in time for the summer, Fujifilm is now offering the FinePix F40fd at the new low price of $249.95, effective June 17, 2007.
Press Release
Fujifilm is pleased to announce the launch of the FinePix F40fd, latest in its flagship range of F series compact digital cameras. Featuring Fujifilm’s proprietary Real Photo Processor II, Super CCD HR VI and hardware-based Face Detection, the new model continues the F series tradition of delivering sophisticated technology and compact, straightforward design. Added to this, ISO 2000 sensitivity at full 8.3 megapixel resolution, 3.0x optical zoom lens and 300 shot battery life make it perfect for prolific snappers or enthusiast photographers who need a high-performance take-anywhere digital camera.
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