![]() There's a mode dial, but it lacks the aperture priority and shutter priority settings seasoned photographers are used to. Below that are buttons to control the flash output, enable macro shooting, and control the drive mode. There are a few controls on the top of the camera the standard shutter release and zoom rocker are at the peak of the grip. Its aperture is a decent f/3.2 on the wide end, but narrows to f/5.6 when zoomed all the way in-so you'll likely have to use a higher ISO setting to get a sharp shot when zoomed all the way in, even with the built-in optical stabilization system. The lens covers a 26x range, starting at 26mm and zooming all the way to 676mm. That camera is 3.1 by 4.1 by 2.9 inches and weighs 12.5 ounces, but manages to squeeze an EVF into its body. It's actually a bit bigger than another GE budget option, the X600. The body is hard plastic and the ample handgrip is covered by a textured leatherette. ![]() It's available in blue or black, and feels very sturdily built. It can't touch our Editors' Choice superzoom, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200, a much more expensive camera, and there are better budget options in this class.ĭesign and Features The X2600 measures 3.1 by 4.6 by 2.9 inches (HWD) and weighs in at just over a pound. ![]() But image quality drops off as you increase the ISO above its lowest setting, and the combination of a low-resolution LCD and lack of an EVF make shooting at the maximum 676mm focal length a bit of an adventure (and not in a good way). ![]() It's got an impressively sharp 26x zoom lens and in bright light the 16-megapixel image sensor is capable of delivering some sharp images. The General Electric X2600 ($169.99 direct) is another in the company's budget-priced camera lineup.
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