Gizmo

By Andy Walker, Cyberwalker Media Syndicate

Full-featured digital cameras are becoming affordable to pretty much anyone who has few hundred dollars to indulge in instant electronic photography.
The FujiFilm FinePix 2600z is case in point. This charming gadget has everything you need to capture images that can be printed on any color inkjet printer to produce stunning pictures.

The 2600z is a two megapixel camera. That means it can produce images that have a resolution of up to 1600 x 1200 dots per inch. Images shot in this resolution will print out nicely at 8.5 x 11 inches on paper.

The included 16 MB SmartMedia card stores as many as 20 high-resolution images or 122 low-resolution images.

It has a zoom feature, several flash modes and can record a silent 20-second video clip. The camera kit comes with a couple of rechargeable batteries and a battery recharger. An optional power cable can also be purchased separately.
One odd wrinkle in the device is a built-in cover that slides across the face of the camera to protect the lens. This sticks a little and has to be pushed all the way open to avoid a lens-cover warning.

All in all this is a nice, useable camera that casual photographers will enjoy.

Price: $499 Canadian, $299 US,
More info: http://www.fujifilm.com
Buy it: In Canada, call 1-800-263-5018 for dealer information. In the U.S., call 1-800-800-3854. On the Web at PhotoAlley .