The Fujifilm FinePix F470 is the late clout a terrible occupation of spare digital cameras from Fuji, again at finest bittersweet there's nihility supremacy particular that separates this model from the dozen or so others out there with similar feature sets. Not quite as svelte as Fujifilm's stylish Z1 and the soon-to-be released Z3, the 3.6 x 2.3 x 0.8-inch F470 has a 6-megapixel CCD sensor, a 3x optical zoom, a 2.5-inch LCD, and ten scene modes. There's nothing truly revolutionary here, but that's not always important. What is important is the Fuji F470's utility.

Along with as about now slim now you need a digital camera, the Fuji F470 is markedly illuminated at appurtenant five ounces with the passel again memory card. Though the camera's polycarbonate body has a plastic feel in spots, the generous metal accents give it solid durability. This really is a "take anywhere" camera, and under normal daylight conditions the F470 can capture some great pictures, with the rich color you'd expect from Fujifilm. Though the camera struggled in low-light situations when shooting without a flash, and offers barely any manual control, if you're using the Fuji F470 just for on-the-go snapshots, it's a steal at just $279.

Basic Points

• 6-megapixel CCD delivering image resolution as high as 2816 x 2112 pixels
• 2.5-inch color, amorphous silicon TFT LCD monitor with 115,000 pixels of resolution.
• 3x Fujinon 35-105mm zoom lens, with f/2.8 to f/4.9maximum aperture.
• Digital zoom of up to 4.4x.
• Auto and Ten Scene Mode settings including Manual, which lets you adjust exposure.
• Adjustable ISO setting with Auto, 64, 100, 200, and 400 equivalents.
• Non-adjustable shutter speeds of 2 seconds to 1/500 of second, depending on Exposure mode
• Built-in flash with seven modes.
• xD-Picture Card storage with 16MB of internal storage
• JPEG image format.
• Power supplied by proprietary rechargeable NiMH battery.
• Interface software and USB drivers included for Windows and Macintosh computers.

Special Points

• Movie (with sound) and Voice recording modes.
• High-speed shooting mode for increased focusing speed.
• 10- and two-second Self-Timer modes for delayed shutter release.
• DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) compatibility.
• USB cable for connection to a computer (driver software included).
• Video cable for image playback on a television set

Inside Items

In the box with the Fuji F470 digital camera are the following items:

• Proprietary NP-40N Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery.
• Battery charger
• Wrist strap
• A/V cable
• USB cable
• Software CD-ROM
• Instruction manual, Quick Start guide, and registration card