Another first impressions review, this time for the Fujifilm FinePix F470.

The Fujifilm FinePix F470 Zoom – a pocket-sized, silver compact with 16MB of internal memory, a 3x optical zoom lens and a sensor delivering six megapixels. The FinePix F470 Zoom also host to a high resolution, extremely clear 2.5” LCD screen for framing and viewing shots. Furthermore, the FinePix F470 Zoom comes with a TV-quality VGA movie mode that can capture up to 30 frames per second with sound.

DigitalCameraInfo.com had this to say-

“The 6 megapixel Fujifilm FinePix F470 aims to hit the easy to use low end of the ultra-slim market. The F470’s 3.6 x 2.3 x 0.8-inch measurements are very compact and flat except for a slight curve for a right-hand grip. Besides its tiny frame, there isn’t much else distinctive about its looks. The F470 has a lightly brushed silver body constructed of plastic with a metal shell. The camera is pretty durable, but doesn’t wander much from tradition. The body has a 2.5-inch LCD screen but it only has 115,000 pixels. The movie mode has full resolution and a fast frame rate, but terrible audio and lacks zoom during recording.

The F470 has its pros and cons. The camera provides a 3x optical zoom lens with a wide f/2.8 aperture. The camera is mostly automatic with its 10 scene modes, an auto mode, and a manual mode that acts more like a Program mode. It has a decent burst mode and starts up in less than two seconds. It is extremely portable and includes 16 MB of internal memory. However, despite the presence of the auto mode, the auto focus system is difficult to maneuver and will potentially drive consumers crazy. Sometimes it focuses, sometimes it doesn’t – and because there’s no telling what it will do, this could be a deal breaker for many consumers. Well have a more in-depth analysis of the F470’s capabilities when we publish our full review. The F470 is slated to ship in March for $279.”