The FinePix V10 Zoom

The FinePix V10 Zoom is an inspired addition to Fujifilm's family of Real Photo Technology cameras; fast establishing themselves as the digital cameras best suited to shooting in both bright light AND darker conditions. The V10 Zoom is the most socially-inclined camera of the bunch – the enormous 3 inch screen enables you to show your photos to big groups of friends, and it also has an innovative setting to allow you to see whether people's pictures look better with flash on or flash off.

Real photo technology: ISO 1600

What does ISO 1600 mean in everyday language? ISO 1600 means that the camera can deliver good photographic results in much lower light levels than conventional digital cameras. Whether it's a bar, restaurant, sports stadium or concert performance you want to capture, the V10 Zoom's Real Photo Processor enables four times the level of light sensitivity of a camera with the more usual ISO 400. You simply get great, natural-looking results without the need to use flash.

The more sociable owners of the V10 Zoom will find that this ability to get better results at night is a decisive advantage.

Massive 3" screen

It's almost inconceivable that a camera as small as the FinePix V10 Zoom can accommodate such a large LCD. It dominates the back of the camera, but still enables easy operation of the buttons and controls. In fact, it's so big, it is possible to display several images at a time. Such is the V10 Zoom's image quality, it's no surprise that so much attention has been paid to the display.

Variety of playback modes

To capitalise on the large display, the camera boasts an impressive array of playback options. Beyond presenting multiple images on the screen at once, photos can be shown in a slideshow with fade-in fade-out, or even as a timed visual clock. Images can also be rotated without any intervention from a computer, making display of your images all the more comfortable.

5 million pixel super CCD

5 million pixels is the perfect number for most photographers' needs, but it is the proprietary Fujifilm Super CCD that allows the pictures from this camera to excel. The trademark octagonal pixels collect tone and colour information accurately, and convert these into pictures that have that unmistakable Fujifilm impact for which the company has long been known.

VGA 30 frames per second movie mode

The movie mode is fast becoming an integral part of people's usage of digital cameras. The movie clip is not only becoming more widespread, but people are also growing in their confidence when using, sharing and storing moving images.

Consequently, it is important to select a camera with a movie mode that not only has the resolution, but also the frame rate of normal television. This is why the VGA 30 frames per second mode found on the V10 Zoom is a class leader. Your clips will be detailed, smooth and enjoyable to watch on your screens at home.

Four arcade style games

The V10 Zoom will appeal to the fun-loving user, not only showing refreshing design, but also entertainment on the inside. The layout of the camera permits the user to enjoy some old-school arcade favourites, such as shooting game, maze, numbers puzzle and bat-and-ball. Whilst they are not the most complex games on the market in 2006, they lack nothing in addictive playability for your quieter moments!

Flash on and Flash off shooting modes

Showing the true benefit of the V10 Zoom's Real Photo Technology, this feature gives you the best of both worlds when you're out at night. It takes two pictures in rapid succession, one with flash, one without. You can then choose which one you prefer, or keep both. Typically, the photographs taken in natural low light are more pleasing to the eye, and it is the V10 Zoom's Real Photo Technology that has the sensitivity to do this successfully. But then again, you may prefer flash.