With higher end cameras, the software that comes with the camera is relatively unimportant because most seasoned photographers have their own favorite photo editing software. However, with an entry level camera, the software that comes with the camera plays a vital role in that it may be the first, or the only software that the new photographer will use.

This FinePix camera comes with a proprietary software program called FinePixViewer. It helps the user download, save and organize their photos. As shown in Figure 9, the interface is very easy to use.

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Figure 9: FinePix main menu.

The software lets you edit, frame, and print the photos and also lets you print an index with thumbnail versions of multiple images. You can print the photos in various sizes, email photos to friends and family, and create a slide show. There is also a FinePix Image Net Service that lets you order prints over the Internet. It uses Windows Media Player for playing back movies.

The editing and organizing capabilities are rudimentary, so you may outgrow the software after awhile, but it will suffice for simple downloading and editing. And you can always move up to a free photo editing program like Picasa for better editing and organizing in the future.