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Tony Walker

8:03 AM on 1 December, 2009

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I hope they've improved build quality from the F100fd. I ran an F100fd against the iXus 960is and was disappointed in the Fuji both with image quality and the very cheap feel of the thing. So reluctantly, Canon it was as a replacement for my Konica-Minolta G600 (brilliant camera) whose lens motor was starting to fail.

I've got a Panny TZ7 now though - stunning camera, blows the Canon away (to my Sister who's now using it, as bizarrely, her Nikon had lens motor issues).

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Cub

8:32 AM on 1 December, 2009

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Nice review. I've always been a Fuji camera owner (shall we add Fuji to my Sony/Apple fanboy labels?), I recently purchased the F200-EXR and will happily join you in singing the praises of the EXR sensor. After a weekend in the Mumbles testing nothing but the EXR modes I got some wonderful shots back, and even using the auto-EXR mode the battery still had plenty of juice left at the end of the day despite the constant whirring of the lense mechanism...

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Steve

10:38 AM on 1 December, 2009

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Great review, Cliff.

I bought my Fujifilm FinePix F40fd based on your review 2.5 years ago, do you think the F70EXR is a worthy upgrade? The TZ7 caught my eye, but the F70EXR looks a more attractive buy (even if it is missing HD video).

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Keithe6e

10:40 AM on 1 December, 2009

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I've got the F70EXR, and I have to admit too the EXR sensor is a joy, especially the low light mode. In fact the flash is rarely ever used, even when I was taking picture at a Halloween disco.

Also something not mentioned in the review is the F70 also has a Pro Focus mode for doing some fancy shots, which I think is something unique to compacts.

I used to have fuji finepix s9600 that of course can take great picture, but takes a lot of effort, with the F70 nearly every picture I've taken has been smack on.

Some bit of advice. Get some spare battery's, there cheap enough from Ebay. Also set the Max ISO to 800, the auto mode will pick 1600 where 800 would have been fine otherwise.

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Cub

11:58 AM on 1 December, 2009

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@Keith - Snap! The S9600 was previously my pride and joy, too, but I *never* took advantage of all it's wonderful wizardry... I've made the decision to eBay it off for Christmas now.

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Christopher

12:51 PM on 1 December, 2009

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Arg, I was going to buy the F200-EXR for my wifes birthday then this review comes along and messes with my head, any one recommend which one to go for? Both the same price on a certain merchants website!

BTW, the price you list is way off the mark.

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grouse

12:58 PM on 1 December, 2009

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Considering u can have it for over £100 less than the as reviewed price think u should be bumping the value score up to ten.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fujifilm-Finepix-F70EXR-Digital-Camera/dp/B002GKC5OQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1259672252&sr=8-1

looks like an awesome camera.

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Steve

1:02 PM on 1 December, 2009

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Can get it for about £167 (delivery extra) from Pixmania. I ordered from Amazon for £180 inc delivery...

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Keithe6e

1:09 PM on 1 December, 2009

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@Cub: Yes, I found trying to take good pictures of our 2 year old with the S9600 seemed next to impossible. :) Something else I forgot to mention the Anti-Shake on this works really well too, even at Max Zoom hand held the images were very clear.

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Keithe6e

1:44 PM on 1 December, 2009

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@Christopher, I think you need to decide what your priority's for a camera are.

The F70 has less mega pixels if that's a concern.

I believe the 200 doesn't have the pro-focus mode.

When on holiday in Center Parcs I found the extra zoom came in very handy, certainly outweighing the extra mega pixels, but your mileage may vary.

Oh, yes. Whoever pays £280 for this camera has been ripped off. I got mine for less than £200 with 4 Gig SDHC, leather case & mini-tripod, and that was 3 months ago.

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jon67

2:55 PM on 1 December, 2009

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The camera generally has very good reviews on most websites and forums apart from a considerable ammount of complaints about poor corner sharpness.Judging by the comments it is rather hit and miss if you get a good one or one with the above lens problems. This is why i bought a 200EXR instead as there are no lens problems with this model.

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Christopher

3:50 PM on 1 December, 2009

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Thanks Keith, like you say I need to think about my end usage before I decide. What's the battery life like on this 1? Do you recommend a 2nd battery?

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Martin Daler

5:01 PM on 1 December, 2009

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oooh - logged in and dropped straight back to the page I logged in from - nice.

Oh yes, that was my question, what setting was the ISO series shot at, was in SN setting by any chance?

@Tony Walker - I have a F50fd, no problems with build quality and its been suffering regular family use since the model was launched - sorry to hear your F100fd has not stood the test of time for you.

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MrGodfrey

6:57 PM on 1 December, 2009

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Tony I am sorry to hear about your experiences with the F100fd; seems you had a bad one (the ones I used produced excellent images). I am however surprised that you describe it as feeling cheap; I found it a very solid device, in contrast to the Ixus range which I have always found quite flimsy (and which, when I was selling them, seemed disproportionately prone to jamming lens mechanisms and other faults). The only thing I didn't like was the lens cover which didn't feel quite so sturdy. Oddly enough I did not find the images from the Panasonic TZ5 or 7 any better than those from the Fuji, although the Pannies were more user-friendly, and their build quality is even better than Fuji's (and everyone else actually). Nevertheless I still think that the recent Fujis have the edge for image quality, although this is probably more due to personal preference than anything objective.

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Cub

8:11 AM on 2 December, 2009

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@Christopher - Assuming this is like the F200EXR, which it certainly seems to be in most respects, the battery life will be fantastic. Even spending a whole day using almost nothing but the auto EXR mode - in which there is constant rejigging of the lense and an ammount of whirry noises (I'm not great on the technical terms here), I still had plenty of battery life left at the end of the day.

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Keithe6e

10:06 AM on 2 December, 2009

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@Christopher, Yes I'd recommend another battery. I got a pack of 2 from Ebay for only £8.95.

@Cub: I suppose it depends on how much you use it, but with the F70 at Center Parcs I did need to use a second battery during a day.

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Christopher

4:10 PM on 2 December, 2009

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Thanks guys, decided on the F200EXR, £175 and 30 quid cashback from Fuji UK for F200EXR camera bought in December:)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/feature.html?ie=UTF8&docId=1000357593

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Tony Walker

11:42 AM on 3 December, 2009

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@ Martin Daler - the Fuji was returned

@MrGodfrey - The build was very light and plasticky, the buttons had poor usability and the battery/card door felt like it was going to fall off. The iXUS 960 (as befitted it being top of the Canon compact range at the time) felt like it was hewn from a solid lump of metal with good buttons/battery door and much better image quality. Yes it could be the Fuji was a bad 'un, but reading the comments above, they make plenty of them.

The TZ7's pictures have that "wow" look about them (I'm incredibly anal when it comes to PQ too). A large part of this is the glass - prob. the best ever lens on a compact digital camera. I also can't believe the sensor is as small as 1/2.33" as it punches way better than that - I'd love to know whose sensor they're using.

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MrGodfrey

6:01 PM on 3 December, 2009

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Tony - I don't know why you say that the comments above suggest that Fuji make a lot of bad cameras; the comments on this page were mostly positive except for yours and jon67's (who was referring to comments on other sites rather than speaking from personal experience). Image quality is quite subjective, but on the subject of build quality I am indeed confused by your experience, to the extent that I wonder if we're talking about the same camera. The "plasticky" F100fd was aluminium and relatively heavy for its size. By modern compact standards I felt the build was pretty good - try using the lower-end Ixus or Coolpix models!

I am certainly with you on the TZ7 though; the lens is amazing and the results are great (although I have to tone it down a bit as I find the standard output too 'punchy' and overly processed). Most of all the Panasonics are by far the best for ease of use. It amazes me that no-one else thought of the "intelligent auto" mode which, for example, automatically switches to macro focusing for close subjects.

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DennisSigler

2:31 PM on 4 December, 2009

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I am looking at the following cameras... Fuji F70EXR, Nikon Cool Pix S630 0r S640 and the Sony WX1. Any thoughts as to the direction I should head. Each Camera from what I have read seem to be excellent cameras even in low light.

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SP

5:48 PM on 4 December, 2009

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Hi there, can anyone help. I am considering either this Fuji (F72 from Jessops, same as F70), or the Canon SX200 or the Panasonic T27. Which is the best of the 3? The size of the Fuji is a bit better than the Canon. The flash doesn't bother me on the Canon. It is for my 16 year old daughter who is comfortable with a P&S and I see this as an interim step before a digital SLR as well as being easily portable. Any comments of ease of using/understanding the menus on each?

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Nashychap

8:58 AM on 15 January, 2010

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Hi,

Just bought the F72 EXR from Jessops for 165.00 less 30.00 cashback! Bargain 135.00.

Have been testing it in Prague along side my wife's Panasonic TZ3. The Fuji is brilliant, excellent dynamic range and good low light. The wideangle 27mm is wonderful to have and suprising how much extra I can fit in over the TZ3's 28mm. The 3" screen is better on the TZ3 and the battery life is slightly better. To be fair I haven't run out of juice with either averaging about 180 pictures and 'chimping' along the way.

F72 EXR - Nett price for 135.00 is awesome! Buy before they change their minds :-)

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JenniferJune2

1:35 PM on 25 January, 2010

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Hi,

in the specs for the camera it states the macro focusing distance is 1cm but on the fuji website is states it to be 5cm, would anyone be able to clarify this for me as I am particularly interested in extreme clos-up shots

Many thanks

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Adam7ef

8:39 AM on 27 January, 2010

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If you are getting the F72EXR from Jessops (it's the same camera but in black) use code WINTER10 at the checkout for delivery or store collect and you get £10 off. Then claim the £30 cash back from Fuji....absolute bargain!

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terry9

8:45 PM on 9 April, 2010

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hi, have just bought the f72exr and its the worst camera i have ever had,picture quality is rubbish .not sharp colours are not true to life ,i went back to jessops the next day and they said that was as good as it gets for a compact and if i wanted top quality photos i should have had a dslr,they wont take the camera back or exchange it as they say its not faulty ,but can anyone explain why my 10 year old grandson gets perfect pin sharp photos on a camera bought from asda costing £45 and i get rubbish unsharp photos and have spent £200

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vali

7:03 AM on 18 April, 2010

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hi terry, I just bought an f70exr and it seems to be a pretty good camera. i also own an f10, which is quite amazing in low light.. f70 is not as good as f10 in low light, but for outdoors is a decent camera.. try to use P setting at first and play with the exposure compensation until you get the shots as you like.. exr modes are also useful especially for noise reduction at high ISO and dynamic range (avoiding highlights clipping).. i cannot believe the photos could be of bad quality with f70 or f72, unless you miss something in the setup.. maybe send me some photos so i can see the exif data and the way you used it.. cheers

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terry9

4:53 PM on 1 May, 2010

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hi vali,thanks for your reply,i am still getting nowhere with this camera,in pro focus mode it just keeps saying cannot create effect,and the same in pro light mode ,i have tryed all the different modes but to be honest none of them measure up to the reveiws on this camera. i havent took a perfect pin sharp picture as it says on product videos or reveiws.i have 2 other fuji cameraswhich are big and bulky but give spot on results ,but i am having no luck with this one,how can i send you some photos for your comments.thanks terry

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Cherra

5:28 PM on 18 May, 2010

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Hi all, Hi Cliff from Spain, good review. I was reading this and using it as review point from longer but I newer have had the energy to write.

I have now a GH2, Pen EP-1 and Lx3, a new F70 for travel) and also I have had one TZ3.

I can say this camera is the best for pocket travel , beating TZ3 by far (image cuality colorst too green for my taste and low light perfomance). It is clear LX3 is far better as well, but bulkie and zoom limited. (iso by iso is better the F70, but the 2.0 and glass of te LX3 aperture make the difference).

Hi, Terry, to use the pro-focus you must zoom first a bit, the pro-focus have been developed to be used as a portrait background enhancement, and portraits usually are in a 70-90 of zoom range. Try that, you can see how this works. Regardig the crisp and focus, take care, look the green light on the upper right part of the camera and ensure this is a green fixed before full press the shutter, if blinking, then is better to increase the iso or use the flash.

Sorry for my spanenglish.

regards

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Fiqqer

1:11 AM on 25 May, 2010

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the out of box setting for the Camera are not ideal for people who just want to take snaps - you need to change the settings to reduce the default ISO rating from 800 to 100 or 200. Also reduce wite balance to -1 so that the mage onscreen appears as in real life. You need to know a little about photography to see superb photos from the camera. The little effort is worthwhile.

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rimon1234

11:34 PM on 10 June, 2010

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please any one tell the settings to get dood quelity pictures please....

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Money

7:36 AM on 5 September, 2010

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Although, the F70EXR has a 1/2 inch sensor - but it does perform as good as or better than any compact mega-zoom P&S cameras. The Pro-focus mode is the best new feature that any P&S cameras had offered by any company, and it works amazingly well.

The only drawback that I find from F70EXR was the lens tends to be more soft at the corners. Had Fujiflim used better zoom lens, used the same 1/1.6 sensor like the F200EXR, and allows RAW mode, this camera would've been perfect.

@ rimon1234:

Switch to EXR mode --> then push the "F" button --> ISO will be highlighted in blue --> then push the right side of the "round dial button(the one with the flash sign)" --> choose AUTO (400){Test it out, and you can change it to AUTO (800), but you are going to see a lot more noise in your photo}.

While still at EXR mode --> push the MENU/OK button -->push the right side of the "round dial button(the one with the flash sign)" --> use the same "round dial button" to change and select D-RANGE PRIORITY(at lease that is the one that I used) --> push the MENU/OK button to save setting.

Try that and see how it works for you, everyone has their own preferences, it is up to you to fine what work best for you.

Good luck!

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Bertie 1

4:14 PM on 12 September, 2010

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On the basis of the F70EXR's review on here, I purchased a refurbished one from the UK Fujifilm online shop for LESS than £120 delivered.

Refurbished? Could have fooled me as it was absolutely unmarked and could well have been brand new. Got a 12-month guarantee too.

Y'know, I've got a feeling that due to the introduction of the F80EXR, Fuji are selling off their stock of '70s cheaply and calling them 'refurbished' to avoid the other camera makers accusing them of dumping. Never know!

This superb little camera must be the steal of the century and really should be rated 11 out of 10! Does everything I want - and more - and I thank Trusted Reviews for pointing me at it.

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SusiloSaja

4:59 PM on 22 October, 2010

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Is F70EXR and F72EXR the same thing?

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Bertie 1

11:10 AM on 1 November, 2010

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@ Susilo....

....Yes, just different colour otherwise absolutely identical.

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Using a new 10-megapixel version of Fujifilm's innovative SuperCCD EXR sensor, the stunning FinePix F70EXR manages to stands out from the crowd. This versatile and easy to use long-zoom compact camera can take superb pictures in any lighting conditions, has a fast and accurate autofocus and a lens of high quality. It is expensive but then again, it is rather special.

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Reviewed by Cliff Smith

01 December 2009

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