Fujifilm FinePix 1700Z | Digital Camera

The Fujifilm FinePix 1700Z is a rare early-digital piece from 1999, dating back to the infancy of digital photography. At a time when most photos were still shot on film, Fujifilm packed a 1.5-megapixel CCD sensor, a Super EBC Fujinon 3x optical zoom lens, and a SmartMedia card slot into a slim aluminum-magnesium alloy body. Highly collectible today and rarely seen out in the wild, this model carries the purest form of early-digital aesthetics and the engineering spirit of its era.

📦 What's in the Box

• Fujifilm FinePix 1700Z
• Original Fujifilm charger
• SmartMedia card reader
• RetroCameraLand pouch (gift)
• Shipped in a RetroCameraLand exclusive box

✅ Condition

The camera is in very good condition for its age and fully functional. The body may show light signs of use, but they're hard to spot and don't affect handling. All functions work smoothly. The SmartMedia card slot, sliding zoom mechanism, LCD screen, and shutter have been tested and confirmed working. As an early-digital model, every unit is additionally carefully tested and approved by the RetroCameraLand expert team.

✨ Why This Camera

As an early-digital piece from 1999, the 1700Z offers a rare combination: an aluminum-magnesium body, a 1.5 MP CCD sensor, a Super EBC Fujinon 3x optical zoom, and that distinctive SmartMedia card character.

• 🔍 1.5 MP CCD sensor (1/2.2 inch)
• 🎯 Super EBC Fujinon 3x optical zoom, 38–114mm equivalent
• 🔎 f/3.2–5.0 aperture range
• 🖼️ 2.0-inch TFT LCD screen
• 📐 1280 x 1024 pixel maximum resolution
• 💾 SmartMedia card support
• 🧱 Aluminum-magnesium alloy body
• 🔋 NP-80 rechargeable Li-ion battery
• 🗓️ Rare early-digital model from 1999

The 3x Super EBC Fujinon zoom, starting from a 38mm wide angle, gives you comfortable framing flexibility for everyday shots. This early Fujinon optic produces sharp, characterful frames for its time, and combined with the small 1/2.2-inch CCD sensor, it naturally delivers that warm, low-resolution early-digital texture that's so sought after today.

The camera's use of a SmartMedia card is one of the key details that sets it apart from modern memory cards and defines its early-digital identity. The aluminum-magnesium alloy body gives it a satisfying weight and metallic feel in hand, unlike many plastic compacts of the era. This model doesn't record video — it's a purely photo-focused, true early-digital experience.

👀 Who It's For, and Where to Use It

Ideal for collectors looking to add a genuine piece of digital photography's early years to their collection, content creators who love early-digital and Y2K aesthetics, and anyone chasing that low-resolution CCD texture. Details like the SmartMedia card and metal body also make it valuable for collectors, not just shooters.

It delivers nostalgic, characterful shots for everyday photography, street photography, and cafe and travel moments. Its slim, pocket-friendly body makes it easy to carry along, naturally capturing an early-digital spirit that no modern camera can replicate.

🔥 The RetroCameraLand Take

The real value of the 1700Z lies in the fact that it's a survivor from the very dawn of digital photography. Fitting 1.5 MP and a 3x optical zoom into a metal body back in 1999 was an engineering feat in its own right — and today, those same features make this camera a pure collector's and nostalgia piece. Early-digital models like this are getting harder to find every year.

The 1/2.2-inch CCD sensor may be small and low-resolution by modern standards, but that's exactly what gives it the early-digital aesthetic that's so in demand today. With no video recording and a purely photo-focused approach, this camera stays simple and honest. It's a rare opportunity both to use and to collect — every unit is tested and approved before joining our collection.

🛡️ The RetroCameraLand Guarantee

Every camera in our collection is thoroughly tested and inspected for condition by our expert team before being added to our lineup. The lens, sensor, screen, buttons, and all functions are checked individually. Our customer support team is with you 24/7, from the moment you buy through long after delivery. Feel free to reach out anytime for usage tips, maintenance advice, or compatible accessory recommendations. The RetroCameraLand guarantee is about more than just the product you receive — it's about building a lasting relationship.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Fujifilm FinePix 1700Z working, and has it been tested?
Yes. Every camera is individually tested and approved by the RetroCameraLand expert team. This unit is fully functional — the SmartMedia slot, zoom mechanism, LCD screen, and shutter have all been tested and confirmed working.

Is the 1700Z really a rare model?
Yes. It's an early-digital camera from 1999, and finding one in solid, working condition is getting harder every year — which is exactly what makes it so collectible.

Can it record video?
No. The 1700Z doesn't record video — it's a purely photo-focused, true early-digital camera.

What memory card does it use?
It uses a SmartMedia card. This is the era's distinctive card format and part of the camera's early-digital identity. A SmartMedia card reader is included in the box.

Do the images have that early-digital look?
Yes. The 1.5 MP CCD sensor and low resolution naturally produce that warm-toned, characterful early-digital texture that's so sought after today.