Features:

• 4-megapixel resolution for photo-quality 11-by-15-inch enlargements
• Fujinon 3x zoom lens
• Sliding lens cover design; movie mode without sound; improved operating speeds; PictBridge compatible
• Stores images on xD memory cards (16MB included); connect to computers via USB 1.1 or 2.0
• Powered by 2 AA-size batteries (alkaline included, rechargeable NiMH recommended)

Editor Reviews:

Product Description:
The FinePix A340 offers faster operation times and improved power consumption with new, user-friendly menu navigation. The cameras allow first-time digital photographers to capture great pictures easily, while keeping the overall experience simple and fun.The FinePix A340 offers picture-takers 4.0 million effective pixels, combined with a 3x optical zoom, for printed images that look as real as life. This camera offers streamlined menu navigation, a quick playback mode and a slide-powered boot-up in sleek metallic bodies.The camera offers four scene position modes usually found in more advanced Fujifilm cameras, including portrait, night, sports and landscape settings. The macro setting on this camera allows users to capture images of items only 4 inches away from the lens. In addition, AVI movies can be captured at a rate of 10 frames per second.The FinePix A340 offers a 3.3 second start-up time, and an increased efficiency in frame-to-frame shooting. This model also offers improved power consumption, taking an average of 220 images on a new set of AA alkaline batteries, with the flash on half of the time and LCD off.

Amazon.com Product Description:
Speed is mostly what sets the A340 apart from previous cameras. Slide the camera cover open and you'll be ready to start taking photos in about three seconds. The camera also has a quick refresh between images--less than a second. Images come out of the A340 quickly, too, since it is compatible with the much-faster transfer speeds of USB 2.0 when uploading to computers that are likewise equipped.

Optics and Resolution
Featuring a 4-megapixel CCD sensor, the A340 can create images up to 2016 x 1512 pixels, which is enough information to create photo-quality prints up to 10 by 13 inches. The camera features a 3x Fujinon zoom lens. Also, the camera has a 1.7x digital zoom feature, but only when shooting in 2MP mode. To get those close-up shots full of detail, the A340's macro mode can focus the camera on subjects just 3.6 inches from the lens.

Movie Mode
Shoot up to one minute of AVI video without sound at resolutions up to 320 x 240 pixels. The movies aren't camcorder quality, but they're fun and convenient, and they're perfect as e-mail attachments. The camera includes cables that allow you to view your movies on NTSC (North American) and PAL (other regions) televisions and, of course, you can upload the files to your computer via the camera's USB interface.

More Features

• Flash mode: Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-eye Reduction + Slow Synchro
• 1.5-inch TFT display screen
• TTL center-point fixed autofocus
• Auto, manual, and pre-programmed exposure control
• Fast processing: 3.3-second bootup time (duration between turning the camera on and when it's ready to start taking pictures) and a frame-to-frame time of 0.62 seconds.
• Ten-second self-timer
• Six-language menu interface
• Standard tripod socket
• Sliding lens cover

Storage and Transfer
Images and video are stored on xD memory cards (16MB included). Files can be downloaded to either a Mac or PC via USB connectivity, which means it can be connected to any USB-based Windows 98/Me/2000/XP and Mac OS 8.6 or later computer without installing any software. This camera can transfer images at a faster USB 2.0 rate to computers installed with a USB 2.0 card.

Printing
This camera is compatible with the PictBridge direct-printing standard. That means that it can connect and print directly to a number of printers by different manufacturers without additional software or even a computer. Learn more about PictBridge.

Power and Size
The camera is powered by two AA-size batteries (alkaline included, rechargeable NiMH recommended). It measures 4.09 by 2.42 by 1.23 inches and weighs 5.1 ounces without batteries and memory card.

What's in the Box
Camera, 16MB xD-Picture Card, USB / Video out Cable, Wrist Strap, 2 AA Alkaline Batteries, Picture Cradle Adapter (Cradle Sold Separately), CD-ROM with FinePix Viewer ver. 4.2 and ImageMixer VCD 2 for FinePix, User Manual

Rating : - Great Little Camera, BUT..........
That plastic toggle switch on the back, which controls the zoom, flash and programming functions is the Fuji A340's Achille's heel. Mine lost its ability to zoom up or down, thus robbing my camera of its functionality.

I was able to use the flash card until it was full -- my other flash cards had to be programmed or the contents deleted -- and my Fuji was now incapable of doing so.

Made me sad, mad and frustrated. I LOVE this little camera, and its ability to shoot high quality photos -- I took it everywhere with me, and now it lies ingloriously inside a plastic baggie, waiting for the day when I can get it reapaired. I just bought a Nikon D50 -- so my budget will not allow for any Fuji repairs at present.

I realize that this is by far, a Disposable World -- and anything that breaks usually gets pitched, so whatever I might wish for this Fuji is probably not going to happen, but let me say it anyway -- I WISH Fuji would make a METAL toggle switch with DURABLE inner components so I can get this camera up and running again with no worries about any further toggle switch woes...

I doubt that's going to happen however.