Fujifilm Finepix A820
Fujifilm Finepix A820 Reviews: 
This is my everyday ‘backpack’ camera, when I’m not carrying my slightly larger Fuji S700 or much larger S9000. It replaces my excellent A400 because of it’s added features, such as the 4X zoom instead of 3X, as well as all the added scene position choices. I’ve done close-ups, portraits, night shots, landscapes and indoor scenes with and without flash, and I’m impressed. Enlargements are no problem for this camera, either. It’s easy to carry just about anywhere. Learn to use the ISO settings and scene positions and even get a tiny tripod–the camera will amaze you.
Fujifilm Finepix A820 Reviews: For the first 5-6 months, my 820 did fine with 2700mAh NiMH batteries. Suddenly, upon turn on, the empty battery icon flashes and it shuts down within 5 seconds. I am using the same batteries and even bought new ones. No deal. Sent it back to Fuji for repair. They sent it back with the same problem. It’s a great camera otherwise. Lots of features and video w/sound. But now it just doesn’t stay on long enough to use it. Alkalines will last only 8-10 minutes and less with flash. I’ll try the repair route again. It might just be my camera’s problem, but if you do buy it, don’t get too emotionally attached.
Fujifilm Finepix A820 Description: Fujifilm FinePix A820 delivers performance, flexibility and affordability all in one. The A820 lets you shoot your picture with confidence and gives you images rich with details that conventional cameras miss, with ease and simplicity. It incorporates Fujifilm’s innovative Super CCD sensor, featuring an octagonal pixel design that allows you to capture highlights and shadow detail in every picture you take. Utilizing this sophisticated imaging sensor and sensitivity up to ISO 800 at full resolution, this 8.3 Megapixel powerhouse delivers exceptional image quality, accurate details, smooth, attractive skin tones and true to life colors from this camera.
Now Finepix digital cameras are even easier to use! With a re-designed Graphic User Interface with colorful icon based menu system, the new design provides fast and easy access of menu functions and a brief explanation of each function while navigating. The A820 features a 4.0x Optical Zoom with a 35mm focal range equivalent of 39-156mm. Bring your subject closer and clearer with high quality Fujinon lens technology. For added range, add the 7.6x Digital zoom to get a Total Zoom range of 30.4x.
The FinePix A820 makes it possible for you to get that picture even if you forget or fill up your xD-Picture Card. With internal memory built into the A820, now you will never have to miss that special shot. Think of it as your internal insurance policy for photo opportunities. The Finepix A820 features an xD/SD/SD-HC compatible slot, allowing the use of either xD Picture Card or SD/SD-HC media to store and transfer your photos. This capability assures compatibility with a wider variety of applications than ever before, and allows users to choose the media technology that is right for them.
Fujifilm Finepix A820 Reviews: I bought this camera to replace my old Fuju A200. Having already owned a Fuji, I knew mostly what to expect in terms of quality, but the enormous leap forward from the A200 to this is like going from DOS to a fully integrated Windows environment. This camera is small - you can fit it in most pockets - but it can do almost all the things a fancier camera can. The digital zoom is great, and the internal settings which allow you to select different shooting conditions, ISOs, and even take video amazed me. The LCD is big enough to see clearly in most conditions and can be set brighter or darker as you need. I never once missed having a viewfinder. Honestly, I cannot think of anything bad to say about this camera.
Fujifilm Finepix A820 Reviews: I’ve had several Fujifilm digital cameras in addition to Olympus and Samsung. I can summarize the A820 by simply saying that this is another great camera by Fujifilm. I love the 4x optical zoom and the multiple memory capability. If there is anything that isn’t great about this camera it would be the location of the mode selector. It’s in a location that would normally be occupied by your thumb when holding the camera. For this reason it is slighty easy to inadvertently move the dial. Otherwise, its a great one!
Fujifilm Finepix A820 Reviews: The Finepix A820 I had took poor pictures, I was very dissapointed with this product. Maybe the unit I had was defective, your results may be better. I found that the auto focus was poor, in lower light conditions the auto focus was worthless. Pictures were not sharp despite the 8MP resolution, I feel that the Nikon 3200 (3MP) camera I have takes sharper pictures.
Price: $99 to $212