Fujifilm's first SuperCCD compact — 2.4MP (4.3MP output), 3x 36-108mm zoom, SmartMedia, AA power, 2000
The Fujifilm FinePix 4700 Zoom was a compact digital camera released in March 2000 and was among the first models to carry Fujifilm's honeycomb SuperCCD sensor. Sold in some markets as the FinePix 4700Z, it sat near the top of the early FinePix compact range with a distinctive tall, vertical body style.
The camera used a 2.4-megapixel effective 1/1.7in SuperCCD that output interpolated 4.3-megapixel (2400x1800) images. The 3x Super Fujinon 8.3-24.9mm zoom covered a 36-108mm equivalent range at f/2.8-4.5. It had a 2.0in 130,000-dot LCD plus an optical finder, ISO 200-800 sensitivity, SmartMedia (3.3V) storage up to 128MB, and ran on two AA batteries.
Today it appeals mainly to early-digicam collectors and CCD-colour enthusiasts rather than everyday shooters. Output resolution is modest, the ISO 200 base is unusual, and operation is slow by later standards, but it is a milestone model in Fujifilm's digital history and its vertical design stands out.
SmartMedia is a long-discontinued format: cards are small in capacity, increasingly expensive, and card condition matters as much as the camera. AA power is easy to replace. Check the telescoping lens extends and retracts cleanly, the LCD is free of bleed, and test writing to a known-good SmartMedia card before relying on it.