I searched and searched online in hopes of a program that did what rio's "beta" software claimed to do and found this page:
[L}http://www.parkverbot.org/harald/download/[/L]
Right now, his software is only for the rio300, but plz email him
like I did, and like he asks for, if you want support for the rio500.
His software re-initializes smartmedia cards. If anyone else has any
info, plz post!! thanks,
Girdogg
[L}http://www.parkverbot.org/harald/download/[/L]
Right now, his software is only for the rio300, but plz email him
like I did, and like he asks for, if you want support for the rio500.
His software re-initializes smartmedia cards. If anyone else has any
info, plz post!! thanks,
Girdogg
Downloaded the software from Rio... it might work, but if it does, it's SLOW, at least on my 300. Took like 8 minutes, only got like 1/4 of the way so i gave up. I'll have to try the one you listed, and let you know how it does, Girdogg.
smoooooooov,
Cute name and icon.
It's not that it doesn't need autofocus, it just doesn't have it. Reduces the manufacturing costs of the camera. And considering disposable cameras and cheap fixed focus 35mm cameras sell, it appears to have been a good marketing move by Fuji to leave it out and make the camera the value leader amongst 1 megapixel cameras when it introed. But the nice thing about digital is that you can program in more advanced camera functions quite easily, thus the good featureset on this camera. Despite the lack of autofocus, I'm sure this camera blows away any fixed focus 35mm in terms of quality. Although the cheesy "protective" plastic screen in front of the lens caught my attention. Putting a cheap, probably non-coated layer of reflective material in front of a lens will affect image quality especially when outdoors unless the lens is crappy enough in which it won't really matter. And I hope it's removable/replaceable, because if it gets scratched, you might as well have scratched the lens itself if the plastic cover isn't removable. Despite these supposed technical shortcomings, the camera does put out better than expected images, "surprising image quality" as one review liked to put it.
And this camera has one focal length, 38mm.
For a fixed lens (non-zoom) digital camera to complement my normal 35mm gear, I went with the Olympus D-360L instead for $80 more. Better lens (Olympus' coated all-glass aspherical), considerably faster lens (f2.8), good autofocus mechanism, matrix metering, spot metering, better flash system, sliding lens cover, etc.
Cute name and icon.
It's not that it doesn't need autofocus, it just doesn't have it. Reduces the manufacturing costs of the camera. And considering disposable cameras and cheap fixed focus 35mm cameras sell, it appears to have been a good marketing move by Fuji to leave it out and make the camera the value leader amongst 1 megapixel cameras when it introed. But the nice thing about digital is that you can program in more advanced camera functions quite easily, thus the good featureset on this camera. Despite the lack of autofocus, I'm sure this camera blows away any fixed focus 35mm in terms of quality. Although the cheesy "protective" plastic screen in front of the lens caught my attention. Putting a cheap, probably non-coated layer of reflective material in front of a lens will affect image quality especially when outdoors unless the lens is crappy enough in which it won't really matter. And I hope it's removable/replaceable, because if it gets scratched, you might as well have scratched the lens itself if the plastic cover isn't removable. Despite these supposed technical shortcomings, the camera does put out better than expected images, "surprising image quality" as one review liked to put it.
And this camera has one focal length, 38mm.
For a fixed lens (non-zoom) digital camera to complement my normal 35mm gear, I went with the Olympus D-360L instead for $80 more. Better lens (Olympus' coated all-glass aspherical), considerably faster lens (f2.8), good autofocus mechanism, matrix metering, spot metering, better flash system, sliding lens cover, etc.
jrichrds:
you obviously know a considerable amount more than I do about photography and the like. thanks for the good information.
for what I use it for (just shootin' pics with friends, etc) the camera is great. you mentioned the plastic cover over the lens, and i'll tell you first hand, that aspect of the camera is irritating. it protrudes from the camera, so i'm constantly paranoid of scratching it. also, it does sometimes cause artifacts on the image, particularly in any kind of bright light... (like those little rings that you get from somelight sometimes... don't remember what they are called). Overall, it's a good camera, though.
you obviously know a considerable amount more than I do about photography and the like. thanks for the good information.
for what I use it for (just shootin' pics with friends, etc) the camera is great. you mentioned the plastic cover over the lens, and i'll tell you first hand, that aspect of the camera is irritating. it protrudes from the camera, so i'm constantly paranoid of scratching it. also, it does sometimes cause artifacts on the image, particularly in any kind of bright light... (like those little rings that you get from somelight sometimes... don't remember what they are called). Overall, it's a good camera, though.
smoooooooov,
You can reduce flare (what you mentioned) when taking pictures under sunny skies/bright light by shading the lens with your hand. And it's good you're being careful with the plastic cover and not just treating it as a protective cover. If it's not removable, it's no longer a protective cover to me. Put a scratch on that cover and it's a primo spot for light to reflect abnormally off of it and cause problems with the image.
Happy picture taking!
You can reduce flare (what you mentioned) when taking pictures under sunny skies/bright light by shading the lens with your hand. And it's good you're being careful with the plastic cover and not just treating it as a protective cover. If it's not removable, it's no longer a protective cover to me. Put a scratch on that cover and it's a primo spot for light to reflect abnormally off of it and cause problems with the image.
Happy picture taking!
What are the best batteries for this camera? NiMH? I want to buy a set of batteries and a recharger for the camera when they arrive =) I also found out that the MX-1200 comes in a variety of bundles, some of which include a charger, but I checked with staples, and the one I pricematched and ordered doesn't come w/ one. Oh well, hopefully batteries + charger won't run more than $15-20.
Girdogg
Girdogg
Cool. I also joined in on this cycle. Can't wait for the camera to arrive. So what Cf cards do you guys recommend?
Thanks
Thanks
smoooooooooov, (did I get the right number of 'o's??? )
I've found that those "waterspots" that sometimes appear in the image (in multiple places, so I doubt it's flare) only appear when the image quality is set to "Fine." I haven't tested it enough to make sure of this, but I have never had waterspot trouble with Normal or Basic image quality, and Normal quality is almost as good as Fine (just shows up sometimes as "banding" in color fades such as sunsets). The image size in Normal mode is about half the image size for Fine, so it definately is the way to go for most shots.
Girdogg,
Yep, NI-MH is the best bet for this camera. Alkalines won't work cuz they get too hot according to Fuji. Best price? Best Buy has Energizer rechargeables for $12.99 for 4 (and the charger is $20 I think with 2 batteries included). Look for a stand in the front of the store (in the aisle behind the registers).
Trike,
I wouldn't recommend any CompactFlash cards, since this camera won't take 'em SmartMedia 3.3v is what you need. The best/cheapest I've found is Sandisk media at Buy.com (http://www.us.buy.com/retail/category.asp?loc=491). Right now 32mb is $64 and 48mb is $97. <UPDATE> Whoa! Kingston 32mb SmartMedia is $59! (http://www.us.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=10222078&loc=2097). I might get another one myself! </UPDATE>
)I've found that those "waterspots" that sometimes appear in the image (in multiple places, so I doubt it's flare) only appear when the image quality is set to "Fine." I haven't tested it enough to make sure of this, but I have never had waterspot trouble with Normal or Basic image quality, and Normal quality is almost as good as Fine (just shows up sometimes as "banding" in color fades such as sunsets). The image size in Normal mode is about half the image size for Fine, so it definately is the way to go for most shots.
Girdogg,
Yep, NI-MH is the best bet for this camera. Alkalines won't work cuz they get too hot according to Fuji. Best price? Best Buy has Energizer rechargeables for $12.99 for 4 (and the charger is $20 I think with 2 batteries included). Look for a stand in the front of the store (in the aisle behind the registers).
Trike,
I wouldn't recommend any CompactFlash cards, since this camera won't take 'em
SmartMedia 3.3v is what you need. The best/cheapest I've found is Sandisk media at Buy.com (http://www.us.buy.com/retail/category.asp?loc=491). Right now 32mb is $64 and 48mb is $97. <UPDATE> Whoa! Kingston 32mb SmartMedia is $59! (http://www.us.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=10222078&loc=2097). I might get another one myself! </UPDATE>bigjon, we don't have any best buy stores up here in washington any places you recommend online that will have them cheap? I need 5 total batteries. 4 for the digicam and one for my rio 500 =) also, I'm lookin around for deals on 64mb smartmedia and I haven't found anything better than the pointclick/mobshop cycles, but I don't want to wait around for rebates. (well maybe I will if I have to)
For those planning to share smartmedia b/t rio 500 and digicams, the author of dreaming of brazil replied to me and said that rio 500 shouldn't irreversibly change smartmedia cards the way the rio 300 did. I'm trying to find someone to verify this. If anyone can, plz post or email girdog@iname.com . thanks
any places you recommend online that will have them cheap? I need 5 total batteries. 4 for the digicam and one for my rio 500 =) also, I'm lookin around for deals on 64mb smartmedia and I haven't found anything better than the pointclick/mobshop cycles, but I don't want to wait around for rebates. (well maybe I will if I have to) For those planning to share smartmedia b/t rio 500 and digicams, the author of dreaming of brazil replied to me and said that rio 500 shouldn't irreversibly change smartmedia cards the way the rio 300 did. I'm trying to find someone to verify this. If anyone can, plz post or email girdog@iname.com . thanks
I have heard that the serial interface on this camera is slow as molasses, and also it drains the batteries like crazy. Can anyone recommend a good smartmedia USB cardreader at a good price? Online or B&M are fine for me, whichever is cheapest! Also, I don't know that much about cardreaders... will anyone made for smartmedia work? Or do I have to buy one that is Fuji compatible?
-Thanks
-Thanks
Will the SanDisk Imagemate Smartmedia Reader USB work with the Fuji MX-1200? I saw it at buy.com for around $38 bucks.
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Girdogg,
I thot BB was everywhere I don't know of any good deals on the web for batteries, but you might want to try Sam's Club or Walmart. Pretty soon you'll be able to order stuff from Best Buy online (if they ever get the computer section up again on their website ).
cjchaps,
I have a Siig USB Smartmedia reader. It is fast (1.5mb/sec - maximum allowed by Smartmedia), and I haven't had any problems with it.
Description:http://www.siig.com/usb/usb_s-digifilm_reader.html
I can't find a link to buy it anywhere I'm sure it was from Buy.com...
<edit> LOL - didn't see your post </edit>
Sandisk has one that would be a little cheaper ($37). I'm not sure how good/fast it is tho (I think it's 400kb/sec):
http://www.us.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=10239999&loc=2095
I thot BB was everywhere
I don't know of any good deals on the web for batteries, but you might want to try Sam's Club or Walmart. Pretty soon you'll be able to order stuff from Best Buy online (if they ever get the computer section up again on their website ).cjchaps,
I have a Siig USB Smartmedia reader. It is fast (1.5mb/sec - maximum allowed by Smartmedia), and I haven't had any problems with it.
Description:http://www.siig.com/usb/usb_s-digifilm_reader.html
I can't find a link to buy it anywhere
I'm sure it was from Buy.com...<edit> LOL - didn't see your post
</edit>Sandisk has one that would be a little cheaper ($37). I'm not sure how good/fast it is tho (I think it's 400kb/sec):
http://www.us.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=10239999&loc=2095
Just picked up 4 NiMH batteries and a 90minute(!) Quickcharger off ubid.com for $18+s/h (starting bid price ). Hopefully these are quality batteries. Now, just have to wait for the damn camera to show up (today or tomorrow hopefully!)
Girdogg
). Hopefully these are quality batteries. Now, just have to wait for the damn camera to show up (today or tomorrow hopefully!) Girdogg
CRAP! Well the digicam DID come with batteries and a recharger, soooo, anyone want 4 NiMH batteries and a rapid recharger? I'm not gonna sell it for any profit, I paid 18 + 7.99 in shipping, so $25.99 shipped anyway you like it. It's a Digipower 2000, and from the reviews it looks like a good set of batteries and a fast charger. email girdog@iname.com if you are interested. Thanks,
Girdogg
Girdogg
It came with batteries and charger?!! No way! Mine didn't :| I'd keep the batteries if I were you, I have 2 sets and sometimes 3 would come in handy when you have 32mb Smartmedia card - the batteries die before I fill up the memory if I use the LCD and flash (32mb holds up to 496 pictures at 640x480, which is all I use for posting to the web).
bigjon: did yours come with a coupon for a USB or floppy reader too? it says it expired june 30, but I'm gonna call fuji and ask for an extension =)
I took a couple pics today at the mariner's game, so I'll see how they turn out. I probably need to pick up a camera bag... I'm so paranoid about getting the LCD or lense scratched up. Any recommendations? Thanks,
Girdogg
I took a couple pics today at the mariner's game, so I'll see how they turn out. I probably need to pick up a camera bag... I'm so paranoid about getting the LCD or lense scratched up. Any recommendations? Thanks,
Girdogg
girdogg: good luck getting the reader, i've been waiting for mine since december. Fuji says they are having trouble getting them or something. My camera didn't come with any batteries or anything either! Must have been a deal with mobshop or something. Hmm...
Fuji has been decent about the delay with the free USB reader, though. So far, they've sent me some cool software, and I'm waiting on a 16mb smartmedia card i was promised, all jor having to wait for the reader...
Fuji has been decent about the delay with the free USB reader, though. So far, they've sent me some cool software, and I'm waiting on a 16mb smartmedia card i was promised, all jor having to wait for the reader...
paggio (and kendogg)...thanks! I don't why mobshop has this for so much less than buy.com, but oh well...I'm all over this buycycle...looks like it's 1 buyer away from the lowest tier.
Checked out snapfish.com and I was baffled at the prices for "reprints" for digital cam images... $.79 for 4x6 and $.99 for 5x7. any places that do this stuff cheaper? or even "free" like snapfish ... i know i'm gonna have pics i'll love having a hard copy of, but buying a printer to print this stuff out is one too many things I won't be able to fit in my dorm room. thanks,
Girdogg
Girdogg
Girdogg
Both http://www.ofoto.com and http://www.shutterfly.com also offer 50 free 4x6 prints for new members. Their price for 4x6 prints is $0.49 each.
So altogether, you'll have 150 free 4x6 to begin with
Both http://www.ofoto.com and http://www.shutterfly.com also offer 50 free 4x6 prints for new members. Their price for 4x6 prints is $0.49 each.
So altogether, you'll have 150 free 4x6 to begin with
Girdogg,
Nooooo I didn't get one, or at least I somehow missed it. I got mine in February, and wasn't expecting that free reader, so didn't look for it. smoooooooooov has had his camera since December, so I guess I should have gotten a coupon for a free reader
As far as the camera case goes, get this: http://www.onvia.com/usa/products/index.cfm?Task=ViewProduct&SearchText=fuji%2520mx%252D1200&IdCatalog=2422112 It's 4.99 (free s/h I think - Buy.com has it too for same price but with s/h) and is pretty nice. It's simple and easy to get the camera in and out of, and is black and made of fake leather (what's that stuff called?). The cover for it folds down easily over the side of the camera and velcros into place (which makes getting the camera out fast pretty easy). The camera's carrying string hangs out perfectly - this case fits like a glove. The only thing I wish it had were pockets for batteries, but this way I can carry the camera and let my wife keep the batteries in her purse
Ger
Thx for the links - I might have to try them out a few shots. Do their prints look pretty good?
Nooooo
I didn't get one, or at least I somehow missed it. I got mine in February, and wasn't expecting that free reader, so didn't look for it. smoooooooooov has had his camera since December, so I guess I should have gotten a coupon for a free reader As far as the camera case goes, get this: http://www.onvia.com/usa/products/index.cfm?Task=ViewProduct&SearchText=fuji%2520mx%252D1200&IdCatalog=2422112 It's 4.99 (free s/h I think - Buy.com has it too for same price but with s/h) and is pretty nice. It's simple and easy to get the camera in and out of, and is black and made of fake leather (what's that stuff called?). The cover for it folds down easily over the side of the camera and velcros into place (which makes getting the camera out fast pretty easy). The camera's carrying string hangs out perfectly - this case fits like a glove. The only thing I wish it had were pockets for batteries, but this way I can carry the camera and let my wife keep the batteries in her purse
Ger
Thx for the links - I might have to try them out a few shots. Do their prints look pretty good?
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