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Fujifilm FinePix A345 Digital Camera - Silver (4MP , 3 x Optical) 1.7 inch LCD
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Most Helpful First | Newest First | + ShareGood quality pictures let down by poor auto-focus
(2 out of 5) by Tilly's Dad on Jun 4, 2009 (Northumberland, England)I was drawn to this camera as i have always liked Fuji products, and it was a good price for the spec.
For the short time that it worked it took good quality well exposed photo's. However the auto-focus appears to be it's Achille's heal. It struggled to focus in anything other than reasonable daylight. Then, after one trip out, it refused to auto-focus at all. So I have returned it.
For the short time that it worked it took good quality well exposed photo's. However the auto-focus appears to be it's Achille's heal. It struggled to focus in anything other than reasonable daylight. Then, after one trip out, it refused to auto-focus at all. So I have returned it.
Great when there is enough light, in time gets errors..
(3 out of 5) by Sarah Lee on Aug 17, 2008 (London, UK)This neat little camera has been my constant companion. It takes great pictures in natural lighting, when there is enough light... that is, outdoors mostly. Great for closeups (macro function) also, and for something so small and cheap, the quality is great, even on just the 2.1MP setting. It doesn't do so well indoors with poor lighting, hard to get a steady shot, and pictures using flash are so glarry.
One gripe however, is that it seems to have "zoom errors" after a little while (maybe a few years).. so that I have to play with the zoom buttons, or turn the camera off and on again, in order to get it to focus. It could be wear and tear, or a few knocks. I was pleasantly surprised when it recovered after getting very wet in a downpour, and the lens not expanding... I thought it was dead.
The other main issue with it, is that it is battery hungry, and has a slow starting-up time, particularly when the flash is on. It also uses XD card, which is not so commonly used, and I've had issues with in the past (I don't use anything larger than a 256MB chip, for the sake of a reliabilty). If this camera used SD, I'd love it that much more!
One gripe however, is that it seems to have "zoom errors" after a little while (maybe a few years).. so that I have to play with the zoom buttons, or turn the camera off and on again, in order to get it to focus. It could be wear and tear, or a few knocks. I was pleasantly surprised when it recovered after getting very wet in a downpour, and the lens not expanding... I thought it was dead.
The other main issue with it, is that it is battery hungry, and has a slow starting-up time, particularly when the flash is on. It also uses XD card, which is not so commonly used, and I've had issues with in the past (I don't use anything larger than a 256MB chip, for the sake of a reliabilty). If this camera used SD, I'd love it that much more!
An average compact camera, but there are better options available...
(3 out of 5) by A. Simmons on Apr 23, 2008 (Yorkshire, UK)I bought this camera almost 3 years ago and the other week the sensor broke in it. Throughout this time spent with the camera, it's been a bit of a love-hate affair. By today's standards this model is sub-par, and that's not in regards to the 4.1MP resolution, as the picture quality leaves much to be desired.
My main criticisms are that without the flash the pictures are very blurry, as well as with macro shots and low light (i.e. High ISO) photos also come out pretty poorly. The menu system could be better and if you ever make a video, the audio will go out of sync if it's longer than 2 mins or so.
I use a Nikon D40 DSLR camera for anything serious, but a compact is always useful for on-the-go shots and nights out. My friend purchased a Fuji E900 and returned it within a month for a lower priced Sony model due to purple fringing on her pictures and similarly low performance sans flash. As such, however popular a brand Fuji are and however many good reviews I hear about their superzooms (e.g. Fuji S5700), my experience with the brand has been fairly negative.
This was my first digital camera I purchased, and however well it has served me over the years, there are much better options out there.
To replace this, I intend to get a Canon A720 or a Nikon P60 (just announced, available March 2008), which friends of mine have and are both very happy with. Both of these cameras feature VR/IS (Vibration Reduction / Image Stabilisation) and easily overshadow my now obsolete paper-weight that is the Fuji A345.
My main criticisms are that without the flash the pictures are very blurry, as well as with macro shots and low light (i.e. High ISO) photos also come out pretty poorly. The menu system could be better and if you ever make a video, the audio will go out of sync if it's longer than 2 mins or so.
I use a Nikon D40 DSLR camera for anything serious, but a compact is always useful for on-the-go shots and nights out. My friend purchased a Fuji E900 and returned it within a month for a lower priced Sony model due to purple fringing on her pictures and similarly low performance sans flash. As such, however popular a brand Fuji are and however many good reviews I hear about their superzooms (e.g. Fuji S5700), my experience with the brand has been fairly negative.
This was my first digital camera I purchased, and however well it has served me over the years, there are much better options out there.
To replace this, I intend to get a Canon A720 or a Nikon P60 (just announced, available March 2008), which friends of mine have and are both very happy with. Both of these cameras feature VR/IS (Vibration Reduction / Image Stabilisation) and easily overshadow my now obsolete paper-weight that is the Fuji A345.
Good first camera
(5 out of 5) by R. Taylor on Oct 22, 2007 (Midlands, UK)I bought this camera 2 years ago now, and it was my first ever digital camera. I find it very easy to use and it's good value for money. Unfortunately mine has broken now (the lens does no longer focus) but up until this problem occured I have had no issues with the camera whatsoever. It was used on a very regular basis.
My experience with Fuji has been good, I used to have a Fuji film camera (35mm), which was equally good value for money.
I am now thinking of replacing the broken one with the A900 as I feel Fuji cameras are solid, don't break easily and are easy to use: Very good value for money.
I suppose the only downside to Fuji is that the A range cameras are quite chunky.
My experience with Fuji has been good, I used to have a Fuji film camera (35mm), which was equally good value for money.
I am now thinking of replacing the broken one with the A900 as I feel Fuji cameras are solid, don't break easily and are easy to use: Very good value for money.
I suppose the only downside to Fuji is that the A range cameras are quite chunky.
Get what you pay for
(2 out of 5) by Ms. Hr Jackson on Oct 5, 2007 (England)There are a few reasons I wouldn't recommend this camera. Firstly, the picture quality is predictably poor for such a cheap camera; skin tones often appear either pallid or a terribly milky yellow. Red eye is a hindrance even though it is endowned with a feature that is supposed to erase this defect. The battery life is not exceptional, though certainly not the worst draw back: after a couple of months use my camera stop working entirely for no apparent reason. If you're looking for a cheap camera, I suggest going for a different one or, more recommended, buying one a tad more expensive that will last longer.