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I own three digital cameras besides this one.. all are different models and different mega pixels..one is an 11mp same zoom made for video, and this fuji film at 7 mp's beats it by a long shot!!! i will never again be frustrated by poor quality photos or videos! more than worth its cost!
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I bought this camera few days ago and I love it.
It has a great lens with 10x zoom plus 5x digital. Shoot nice pics even high ISO.
I use SD Elite Pro 50x and its great. Dont buy faster memory.
SLR style is amazing. Nice colour and 2.5' LCD make big difference between Fuji and other similar cameras.
Also, uses 4 AA batteries, so if you need replace them, you can buy anywhere without a problem.
I buy a CaseLogic TBC-4 bag and its great. I recomend it.
Well...I choose 5 starts because i cant choose 10 !!
Enjoy it!
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I got this for my job 6 weeks ago, and it is awesome! It got a good writeup in one of the computer magazines, so I took the plunge. The few negative remarks listed below are mostly unfamiliarity with the product or cameras in general. "the shutter is too loud" for example...you can easily turn the sound down or off completely. The optical zoom is great; two settings you can customize on the 'wheel' and just go directly to it. I use the SD card which I had already, but would like to give the XD card a try if they come down in price a little. The strap that comes with it is nothing special; you can get a third party replacement for around $20 if you want, which will come with quick release tabs, which can be handy sometimes. As far as transferring; I use it with my laptop which comes with a built in card reader. If you have a PC without a reader, it would be well worth the small investment in one; typically corded USB transfers of pictures are sloooow. Finally wanted to mention the flash, which pops up and is pretty great. you can set a forced flash setting which will make it pop every time; just what I need. If you want to step up from the tired tiny point and shoots, but are not ready to leap in the SLR pool, this 'ultra zoom' camera is just what the doctor ordered~!
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This camera is excellent. We are still learning how to use it, but already the pictures we got are fantastic. We tried and reviewed a lot of cameras before buying this one: Kodaks, Canons, etc. We decided for this one because of the picture quality, the optical zoom, and the movies. The movies are great! The sound is perfect, and you don't have that noise because of the auto adjusting of the lenses. When you put it into a computer the quality of the video and sound are great. If you are going to get a memory card for this camera, I suggest you follow the ones that appear in the manual, that is, buy the SanDisk Extreme III or SanDisk Ultra II. We bought a Kingstom instead, because it was cheaper, but the quality of the videos and the pictures are very bad compared to using the internal memory of the camera or those SanDisk cards.
One thing I noticed is that the pictures look like grainy in the LCD of the camera sometimes, but after you pass them to your PC, they look really great!
The servive was very good. We bought it with Butterfly.com, and it arrived sooner than we expected. And the price also is fantastic here at Amazon. You wont get it cheaper!
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Overall, I have been extremely happy with this camera. I have had it for a little under a month now. It has several distinct advantages over my old Olympus.
A few reasons I love this camera (not an inclusive list):
1. This camera has a fixed lens, where my Olympus extended the lens when it powered up (and complained bitterly if you forgot to take the lens cap off). Yes, it's a small thing, but it makes a difference.
2. The lens cap has a cord that attaches it to the camera so you don't lose it. Yes, it's another small thing, but I can't tell you how many times I've lost the one for my previous camera.
3. The 10x optical zoom is EXCELLENT and I'm having a lot of fun with that.
4. It uses normal AA batteries - which means, if your batteries run out in the middle of the day, you can get replacements almost anywhere.
My complaints:
1. The autofocus for close-up shots is a little quirky. Maybe it's just that I haven't gotten used to it. It does fine if you're within an inch of the object, or several feet away and zooming all the way in. In between, it's a little quirky.
2. The menu explanations can get annoying. They appear for a couple of seconds after changing a setting. After using the camera for a day, you don't really need them, but there doesn't seem to be a way to turn them off.
3. There are so many little buttons all over it, I keep accidentally activating them as I take it out of my camera case.
4. There are no instructions (that I can find) on how to format the card with the camera.
This is not a compact pocket camera. I don't list that as a complaint because I wasn't looking for a pocket camera.
I had little trouble getting the free 1GB card offered by Amazon, although it wasn't intuitive that you had to first add the card to your cart, then put in a promotional code to take the price of it off the total. It is an SD card, and I have had no trouble transferring photos between the camera and computer. It stores over 1100 photos.
Lastly, I would recommend a card reader for anyone who doesn't have one. Forget about cables, and directly connecting the camera to the computer, and running down your camera batteries while downloading. Better yet, get an internal multi-card reader; you can cut down on peripheral clutter and probably use it for years to come.
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It's light weight, easy to figure out, without the instruction "book"..(too big/heavy to take with me on trip to Europe)
Very happy with it, but it took a while for me to remember to remove lens cover...no, I am NOT a blond! just not used to lens covers.
Seriously, it's small enough to fit into a purse, and light enough to hang around your neck without being bothered by it, having had "pocket" type digitals before this was a concern...and my dear hubby dislikes anything hanging around his neck (except me!(for 43 years!)
Doesn't seem to use too much energy, either, batteries seem to last forever.
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This is my second digital camera from the Fuji line and I absolutely *LOVE* it. Whether shooting close up with the macro setting or long distance with the zoom, you get crstal clear sharp pictures every time. The landscape setting makes outdoor colors pop off the prints and the portrait setting makes gorgeous prints. The camera is obscenely easy to use. I was able to open the box and shoot. In my opinion, this was money very well spent. The camera goes everywhere with me.
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I bought it because it fit my needs but have to admit I'm just in love with it. Easy to use for the basics, fairly intuitive (hey, it's an itty bitty camera, not a computer)to figure out the finer points and plain fun to use. Optics aren't top of the line but are quite adequate for most shooters. Haven't found a problem with the body or any special fragility as some have noticed, but I'm not prone to slamming the bare camera around gratuitously. Even the goofy software that comes with it works okay; I just take stuff into Photoshop to fix it up before printing or sending via email.
If my first digital had been this fun and easy to use, this new one would have been my fifth or sixth instead of my second!
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Great camera for the $$$. It has many capabilities which take a little time to learn -- more than a Canon Power Shot-sort. I love the ability to capture action. You can set it to take many shots rapidly, so it's like a SLR, but for much less. I'm still learning the features, but appreciate each one as I master it. Prints are spectacular and the camera looks very pro-fessional! :)
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This a fantastic camera and it takes some awesome clear shots! The optical focus is excellent but the digital zoom had me drop my jaw as it is very focused and very clear as well. The only downside so far is that it is bulky compared to the thin pocket cameras. So this one will not fit in your pocket.
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I recently returned from a long cross-country trip and am quite satisfied with the Fujifilm S700 digital camera. It was time to retire my 30 year old Canon SLR. I took a few snapshots before leaving home to familiarize myself with it. Basic operation is little more than setting the camera to "Auto", pointing, adjusting the zoom to the right size, and clicking. Pictures are typically bright, clear, and finely detailed, as appropriate for the 7MP digital chip inside.
On the road I was getting roughly 250 images for each set of 4 AA batteries (We forgot to pack our charger for the rechargable batteries we bought). The flash was bright and well illuminated group photos at a twilight family reunion that was turning to full darkness by the time we broke up. Switching to the landscape mode provided excellent landscape shots. We had a lot time under bright hazy clouds and full overcast, switching to the aperture mode let you focus on the building or feature you wanted to photograph so it wouldn't be too dark when the photo was snapped. However, sometimes this led to an over-exposed appearance for the images. The 10x Zoom was really useful for wildlife shots (Grizzly, elk, buffalo, antelope, deer, coyote, prairie dogs, etc.)
The software packages allows you to enter some brief comments on the picture subsject as well as recording the date and time that the pictures are taken.
Where could the improvements come: This is a complex camera with the various settings. A few days isn't enough time to really learn how to use it, especially under a variety of weather conditions and types of composition. I don't know that you can really blame Fuji for this, but users should understand there is a learning curve here. If you use the viewfinder (which I use a lot for outdoor shots in bright sun) your nose smudges the LCD. After taking a shot, you have to hit the "OK" button to advance the camera, but the "OK" button is in the center of a variety of other controls so unless you hit the buttom exactly dead on, then you may trigger other functions like flash, brightness, etc. I was spending a lot of time resetting controls as a consequence. The software was a little balky at creating a duplicate image for cropping. I ended up doing that work in the MS Picture Manager package that is on my Windows.
Overall, this is a fine camera with a lot of versatility, but you'll need awhile to learn how to use all the capabilities and a fine touch on the controls since things are bunched close to one another on the button next to the LCD
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I absolutely love this camera, it is the best one I have ever owned. Its awesome.
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This camera was better than expected. The reviews on this site really helped, and I really enjoy this camera. The settings are really easy to use, and the pictures are really amazing! If you want a step up from a regular point and shoot digital camera and don't want to pay over $500, this is definitely the choice for you. I literally stuck the batteries in and began shooting, anybody can handle it, but it has enough settings to satisfy the aspiring photographer. Great choice for the price range, definitely.
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This digital camera was easy enough even for an older 35 mm guy to pick up and use and get good pictures in a wide variety of lighting situations.
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I think this camera is the best for the price. I have a 35mm SLR and this camera is as easy to operate and the pictures are very good. There is no need to change lenses for telephoto or wide angle. The view finder is big enough to see the scene and the through the lens view finder is very good. Would I recomend it, you bet I would.
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For this price this camera is tops! Light weight, easy to use, great pictures. Love the zoom. Love the picture quality. I got this as a replacement for an older Canon model. Very satisfied with the camera and Amazon's great customer service for walking me through the SD card promotion.
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I bought this camera for my husband's birthday - he says it is the finest camera ever! It does everything it is advertised to do and more. The 10x Optical Zoom is just wonderful - brings things into focus which are impossible to get with the ordinary digital camera. The resolution on the pictures is really great. It is easy to use and easy to carry. A super great product say both the purchaser and the user.
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This camera is great. Awsome quality pics, and the price is right on the money. Would definitely recommend this camera, It has advanced settings for those who are more photo friendly, and basic point and shoot capabilites for those who have a hard time remember which end of the camera is up. Really great camera
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I love Fuji digital cameras and have worked with them for years. The S700 came loaded with the features I wanted, but the optics were really poor, the light metering was questionable at best and the auto focus plain sucked. It also was lighter than I'm used to, which gave it an overall "low consumer level" feel. It's a cam with lots of bells and whistles that only work so well.
I traded it in 3 days later and, still loyal to Fuji, bought the S6000fd for a bit more money and WOW! what a camera! It surpassed and continues to surpass my expectations every day. The shots I'm getting of my art work now rival those of a pro I hired to do the job a few months back. If you want the features of the S700 in a camera that actually works to support those features (especially in the auto focusing department), get the S6000 instead.
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The camera was great but the promotion to get the 1gb card with it was a complete disaster. There is no free memory card with this camera after about threee days of trying to get it out of amazon I quit trying.
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I love this camera. I have had mine for about 3 weeks now and have been really impressed with the quality of the photos I have been able to take both indoor and outdoor. I have "played" with all the different settings and options and have loved the results, especially macro pictures of the flowers in my garden. I was able to take extremely close and clear pictures. I also love that I could use the XD card from my old Fuji and the SD card from my old Kodak camera with this camera.
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I purchased this camera in April and I am very pleased with the quality of the pictures I have taken so far. The only problem I have encountered has been the fact that the SD memory card cannot be used for pictures that you would want to transfer to a PC. The only card that can be transferred is the mDX memory card. So if you buy this camera, be sure to get the mDX memory card if you want to download the pictures on a PC. Otherwise it is great!!!!!
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I use this camera for both work and sports. As built photo's in my line of work are invaluable. Photographs well in all light conditions. For sports and school events, the zoom is great. I have used the movie setting several times. The only complaint I would have is the volume is only picked up at close range, but a small trade off for the ease of use and picture quality.
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Reading through the reviews, I'm glad to see that I'm not the only person having trouble with the autofocus. It's pretty good with distant wide-angle focusing, and the super-macro setting works well if you're 0.5cm away from the subject... but I have a lot of trouble focusing while zooming in. (Notes: the zoom can only operate with normal and macro settings; super-macro is wide-angle only. And if you're unfamiliar with the term "macro," that's what you use for close-up shots.)
Apparently, if you want your subject to take up the entire frame, either you need to physically put your lens a couple millimeters away from the subject OR you can zoom in from across the room. There is no middle ground.
I had a few focusing troubles with my Nikon Coolpix 3200 3.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom, too, and I was excited that the Fuji had a manual focus. My excitement was misplaced. The manual focus is intended to deliberately make things BLURRY.
Another annoying feature is the dial explanations. Every time you twiddle the dial, a brief explanation of the dial setting appears on the screen for a couple seconds. I'm sure this is fine and helpful when you're just starting out, but I've had this camera for a week, and I KNOW what the dial settings are now and don't need to waste the 2 seconds. I can't find any way to turn this feature off.
By default, the when you take a picture, it appears on the screen for 1.5 seconds. If you don't have 1.5 seconds to spare, there is the option of NOT displaying the photo you just took on the LCD screen. It doesn't totally eliminate shutter lag, but it helps a little.
You need the memory card. The internal memory of the camera only holds about 15-20 pictures (at 7MP).
Now, despite all I've said, this camera isn't a COMPLETE waste of money. The resolution is good, and I do like the 10x optical zoom when I need it, but I can't help feeling that these features could be found on other cameras. I like the manual settings that allow you to control individual aspects of the picture (aperture, shutter speed, ISO speed, etc.), but again, I'm not sure any of these are unique to this camera.
What is unique is the lack of moving parts. The 10x optical zoom is all internal.
This isn't a bad camera. I just wish it had a manual focus ring for times when the autofocus decides to give me a hard time.
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Although just released this year and only using the camera for a month, I find this camera very user friendly. Great menu. The viewfinder is great for us needing reading glasses. Clear and bright visibility. Very lightweight and snuggles in the palm of your hand. Not as expensive as the higher end SLR's but for the occasional photographer like myself, a great camera.
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I use this camera for both work and sports. As built photo's in my line of work are invaluable. Photographs well in all light conditions. For sports and school events, the zoom is great. I have used the movie setting several times. The only complaint I would have is the volume is only picked up at close range, but a small trade off for the ease of use and picture quality.
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Reading through the reviews, I'm glad to see that I'm not the only person having trouble with the autofocus. It's pretty good with distant wide-angle focusing, and the super-macro setting works well if you're 0.5cm away from the subject... but I have a lot of trouble focusing while zooming in. (Notes: the zoom can only operate with normal and macro settings; super-macro is wide-angle only. And if you're unfamiliar with the term "macro," that's what you use for close-up shots.)
Apparently, if you want your subject to take up the entire frame, either you need to physically put your lens a couple millimeters away from the subject OR you can zoom in from across the room. There is no middle ground.
I had a few focusing troubles with my Nikon Coolpix 3200 3.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom, too, and I was excited that the Fuji had a manual focus. My excitement was misplaced. The manual focus is intended to deliberately make things BLURRY.
Another annoying feature is the dial explanations. Every time you twiddle the dial, a brief explanation of the dial setting appears on the screen for a couple seconds. I'm sure this is fine and helpful when you're just starting out, but I've had this camera for a week, and I KNOW what the dial settings are now and don't need to waste the 2 seconds. I can't find any way to turn this feature off.
By default, the when you take a picture, it appears on the screen for 1.5 seconds. If you don't have 1.5 seconds to spare, there is the option of NOT displaying the photo you just took on the LCD screen. It doesn't totally eliminate shutter lag, but it helps a little.
You need the memory card. The internal memory of the camera only holds about 15-20 pictures (at 7MP).
Now, despite all I've said, this camera isn't a COMPLETE waste of money. The resolution is good, and I do like the 10x optical zoom when I need it, but I can't help feeling that these features could be found on other cameras. I like the manual settings that allow you to control individual aspects of the picture (aperture, shutter speed, ISO speed, etc.), but again, I'm not sure any of these are unique to this camera.
What is unique is the lack of moving parts. The 10x optical zoom is all internal.
This isn't a bad camera. I just wish it had a manual focus ring for times when the autofocus decides to give me a hard time.
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Although just released this year and only using the camera for a month, I find this camera very user friendly. Great menu. The viewfinder is great for us needing reading glasses. Clear and bright visibility. Very lightweight and snuggles in the palm of your hand. Not as expensive as the higher end SLR's but for the occasional photographer like myself, a great camera.
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Very happy with the purchasing process and satisfied with delivery. I am extremely delighted with this camera's capabilities. The picture quality surpassed my expectations. The user's manual provided me with a good understanding on how to operate camera. Since this was my first digital camera, I was grateful. I bought this camera for its manual features, but its automatic functioning proved to be very reliable for delivering exceptional picture quality. I'd like to thank Fujifilm for producing a quality product.
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Fuji hit a double home run with this one as far as I'm concerned. It is both easy to use and has all the functions you could ever want. Very REPEAT Very user friendly. Unbelivable! It meshed with the HP photosmart software I already had, I use them both.
I bought it over some of the others not because it was less expensive (all though that is true), but because I has a Fuji years ago it was the first 35mm I ever had it was fantastic also. I had a picture published in the local paper this week, that was taken with my S700 (fast shutter speat and quick auto focus). GET ONE you'll not be sorry!!
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I have been a professional photographer for 40+ years, and over the past 6 years have stayed with the Canon line of Digital cameras. I had been looking for another compact camera to keep in the car, and could not resist the price of the new Fuji Finepix S700 at $214.00 (plus a free 2GB disk). All of the reviews had been great, so thought I would give one a try. Well, I received mine a few days ago, and what a disappointment. I loved the big clear LCD screen, and the eye level view-finder worked great also. But I had a big problem with the auto focus. I finally just sat in my office and took photos of my book case over and over. A few would be a OK, but most would be way out of focus. I sold my little Canon S2 IS yesterday (after receiving the Fuji from Amazon), and in my experience it was a far better camera. The only draw back for me was the tiny view-finder, the very small LCD screen, and the ISO 400 limitation. To bad Canon did not address these issues with the new S3 IS. One thing for sure though, Amazon was absolutely great with the return...it was breeze. I boxed it back up, and it's all ready to go back in the AM. Maybe I just got a bad one, maybe one made on a Monday? I was pleased, however, to see that Amazon was also offering the Canon SD800 IS today for only $172.00. I always wanted a pocket camera, so now I have one on the way. Hope I have better luck this time,
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After downloading the full PDF manual (which you can find on the U.S. fuji site) and then auditioning this camera in person for about 2 hours while taking over a hundred test shots, I finally decided to pass on purchasing the Fuji s700, and went with a Kodak z612 instead.
The two cameras offer very similar features at about the same price, but the Kodak z612 has a wider 12:1 zoom range (with really great optical performance) and it has TRUE image stabilization (which the Fuji s700 lacks despite their marketing claims).
If most of your shots are taken in full daylight out doors, or with a flash indoors, then the Fuji s700 can provide fine pictures, but in lower light situations, it suffers due to it's use of a tiny 1/2.5 inch CCD.
When it comes to the low light performance of the CCD image sensor used in these cameras, SIZE MATTERS, and unfortunately the CCD used in the s700 is much smaller than some earlier Fuji models.
To be fair the Kodak z612/z712 and Canon S3 IS offerings also use these tiny 1/2.5 inch CCD's, but those cameras help offset this by offering true mechanical image stabilization to help out in low light situations.
You may recall that Fuji was the company that unsuccessfully tried to push the megapixel race into ridiculous fantasy land of marketing hype with `interpolated' resolution on some earlier cameras (fortunately the s700 rates an HONEST 7 megapixels), and now they are back at it with their claim that this camera has `image stabilization'.
What the S700 DOES have is roughly the equivalent of the `sports' or `action' modes you find on virtually ALL other cameras which simply try to kick up the ISO rating and use the fastest possible shutter speed to freeze action and prevent motion blur.
Unfortunately this also increases noise in the image, because it is basically the electronic equivalent of using faster (but much grainer) 400 to 1600 ASA film in a 35mm camera to shoot at the faster shutter speeds needed to stop action.
Sure a noisy but sharp `hi-iso' picture is better than a totally smeared picture due to camera shake, but mechanical stabilizers (like the Kodak z612, z712 or Canon Powershot S3 IS have) can cancel out the camera shake and let you shoot at a lower ISO equivalent setting WITHOUT adding noise, so it's important to understand that Fuji's claimed `image stabilazation' mode is NOT equivalent to mechanical image stabilizers you find on some other cameras
Fuji had some claim to this function being a reasonable substitute for a mechanical stabilizer on some earlier models like the S6000FD (and even smaller point and shoot's like the F30) because of their use of larger high performance CCDs in those models (which made these cameras much better able to work in HI-ISO mode needed to make this feature effective), but unfortunately the S700 uses the same tiny 1/2.5 inch size CCD as their competition, so it's `hi-iso' performance is not on a par with Fuji's earlier offerings and does NOT make the `image stabilizer' mode very effective.
In fact, because of the tiny 1/2.5 CCD used by nearly all these compact 10:1 and 12:1 superzooms, former Fuji F30 users seeking to upgrade will probably be VERY disappointed in the low-light shooting performance, and would be much better off trying to catch a sale on something like the Fuji S6000FD (which I see selling now for only about $265 after a 50 dollar rebate) or a low end DLSR like the Nikon D40 (the D40 has a CCD with literally 10 times the surface area of the one used in the s700 which let's it take great shots in natural light all the way up to ISO 1600).
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I've owned many Canon digital cameras, but this is my first experience with a Fuji digital. It's very impressive.
The camera is light-weight and has a comfortable grip. The images are bright and sharp. Zoomed images to 10X are also sharp in Auto Mode (without having to switch to the Picture Stabilization Mode on the camera's dial). The flash works fine and pops up automatically (my Canon S3 IS doesn't do this and was more than twice the price). Also love the clarity of both the 230,000-pixel LCD screen and EVF.
Another reason I purchased this camera was the fact that it uses SD cards (which my Canons use) as well as XD cards (good for those who have owned Fuji... or Olympus before).
This camera is definately worth the price even without the free 2GB SD card (ends June 11) when purchased from Amazon!
*See sample photos under "Customer Images", top of page.
Added Note: I tested the shot-to-shot shutter lag of both my Fujifilm Finepix S700 and Canon Powershot S3 IS on shooting-digital's online test page with same results for both cameras - Without pre-focus, .4 of a second... With pre-focus, .1 of a second.
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I am not a professional photographer, but I do love to take pictures of my kids and family. This camera is awesome. It has tons of easy to use features and can adapt to any light. I love it and would recommend it to anyone who wants a good camera for a reasonable price.
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Fantastic camera! Easy to use, gorgeous pictures, nice, large LCD screen, 10x optical zoom is awesome AND a great price with free shipping thru Amazon (LOVE Amazon)... I couldn't be happier. I Have 4 Digital cameras, all Canon and Olympus, and this one is my new favorite! Buy it, you won't be sorry.
Cheers.
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I purchased this digital camera because of the great experiences of my two daughters with their Fuji digital cameras. I have owned and used both Canon and Nikon digital cams and been disappointed. This camera is fantastic. Easy to use and produces perfectly beautiful digital images. Thanks to Fuji and Amazon for offering it!!
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I haven't had this camera long, but I've already found all the positive reviews about it to be absolutely true. I had a cheaper, point and shoot digital camera before, but it's overall picture quality was grainy, and it was practically useless in indoor lighting situations. This camera takes bright, vibrant pictures indoors, and the 10x optical zoom is amazing. I took a zoomed in shot of my father from across the room, and the picture was as clear as if I had been standing next to him, even when the picture was printed at a size blown up to fill a letter-sized page.
And for me in particular having being disabled, I greatly appreciate how light this camera is. With a little practice, I'll be able to handle this camera very well, which means that I finally have a camera that combines the power of an SLR and the ease of use of a point-and-shoot. And if you also purchase the Joby GP1-00EN Gorillapod Flexible Tripod like I did, this camera becomes even more accessible to those who have special physical needs. I'm so excited by this camera that I may even become an amateur photographer now.
I cannot recommend the Fujifilm Finepix S700 any more highly. Do yourself a favor and check it out.
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I did not buy this camera from Amazon.
I bought it from the Home Shopping Network as a today's special. you get the camera, case, cords, software, free shutterfly printing stuff.. etc. great deal.
upon opening the box i was ecstatic. it takes amazing pictures. my favorite subjects are flowers, animals.. sunsets, landscapes, etc. the camera has special settings for all of those and a lot more like fireworks and stuff. its really awesome. many customizable things, up until the background color of the lcd screen. very satisfied.. worth the 250 bucks.
despite what people say, it IS a dslr because of the apature settings. :)
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I spent several hours searchning for a new digital camera that would not cost me a small forture. I finally settled on the S700 for just over $210.
I received the camera late last week and have already taken over 100 pics. I compared the pictures to those taken with my previous digital camera (Fuji A500) and the difference is "night and day".
I was able to use the S700 at my sons football game this weekend (Flag Football). Using the auto "Sports" selection, I snapped over 30 action shots. ALL of them came out clear; even when I was zoomed in. I also used the Video feature and was pleasantly surprised how good the picture and sound was (AVI Format).
Summary: This is a great camera for the price. It is easy to use and the pictures are bright, colorful and vivid. If you are looking for a mid-range digital camera that won't "break the bank", this is the one!
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I just got this camera today, so i dont have much experience with it. BUT, I have been going around, and taking pictures with it in every situation possible. I've gotten wonderful pictures outside, inside, in motion, close up, far away, etc.
I love the quality of this pictures. Its fairly easy to operate too. And the video function is very good. The quality can compare to a normal video camera. The zoom is amazing, and I also like the fact that you can switch back and forth from the LCD to the Viewfinder.
I'm not a professional photographer, but I do love to take pictures alot, and this camera is perfect for somebody who is just starting out with photography.
I highly recommend the Finepix S700! 5 Stars!
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A great great camera, at a great great price, I received mine from Amazon today, was up and shooting in no time at all on Program Mode.
Shots are outstanding,beautiful color, very sharp, the camera is a joy to use,
Positives; All
Negatives; None
Nuff Said
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I own several digital cameras, ranging from point and shoot models all the way up to Digital SLRs (Sony Alpha). I love my Sony Alpha, but this little gem is a LOT lighter, a LOT smaller and a lot more convenient. When I don't need to do astrophotography (main use for my Sony) or need TOTAL control over exposures, my Fuji S700 is the camera I reach for.
Pros: Terrific sensor, great color rendition and resolution. Wide zoom range and excellent optics. Much improved movie resolution over previous Finepix models. Excellent ergonomics and grip. Easy one-hand camera control. Decent image stabilization. Absolutely OUTSTANDING battery life with rechargeable AA NiMHs. XD and SD memory card compatibility. Easy operation and operator learning curve.
Cons: Memory card design on some of the earlier model Finepix designs was easier to access as was the zoom control for the camera.
You can't go wrong at such a low price for a 7 MP digicam! Buy it!
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This is the best camera I have ever owned.
I have owned other digital cameras, but the main reason for this purchase was to have a really good zoom lens. I looked at SLRs and other point and shot cameras. Price was not a main factor. After reading specs on so many cameras, I opted for the Fuji S700. I received it last week, and all I can say is WOW !!!
Here is a little overview of what I have experienced so far.......
The camera is lightweight and can fit in a regular size purse. It is not going to be like one of the slimline cameras, but the lens is so great, it is worth the tradoff of having a bit of a larger camera.
- The camera is designed so well that you can use it with one hand. The grip is great.
- All the features are easy to access.
- The quality of the pictures are exceptional. I printed some pictures and did not even have to edit them at all.
- I have taken pictures in low light, in the sun, people in motion; I was indoors at an event way up in the mezzanine and was able to zoom in and take action shots with no blur. I was blown away.
- There are enough options on this camera for different scenes, such as landscape, sports (for action shoots), sunset, beach, portrait, night, etc. You should really work with these as they are great and make a difference in the pictures. Also, there is picture stabilization for extended zoom, although I have done a lot of zooming without it and did not experience any blur.
- The movie feature is wonderful. I took several movies of my grandchildren playing outside, running around and they were perfect.
- Playback and erasing on the camera is simple, and playback on the TV is easy and good quality viewing also.
- The LCD is a nice size and very clear. At the beach in the sun it is a bit difficult to see the LCD screen sometimes, so I switched to the View Finder with a press of a button. (You can adjust the LCD brightness also, but I have not really tried working with this yet).
Although I would rather use the many settings available on this camera for different scenes and the automatic setting too, the camera also has all the features for manual shooting (to set Aperture, Shutter speed, etc.) for more adavanced photographers.
I have never gotten such good pictures on any other camera I have owned (and they were all much more expensive than this camera!)
As I mentioned, I only have the camera about a week, and am thrilled with the results. I think you will be too.
I can't wait to hear your comments!
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Actually I wrote a bad review of this camera but, after sending Fuji some sample pics they believe I have a bad CCD sensor.SO I will return it and see if this is the problem.When it is fixed I will rate the camera again.
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I was looking for a camera with better picture quality than a compact camera, manual options and lots of settings, ease of use, but yet nowhere near SLR price. I Definately found the perfect match with this one. I took a chance and preordered this beauty and I am so glad I did. After just a few minutes I was taking great photographs with a amazing clarity and quality.
I highly recommend the Fuji Finepix s700. It's is a great price too! Don't miss out on this one, you'll be very pleased.
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I own three digital cameras besides this one.. all are different models and different mega pixels..one is an 11mp same zoom made for video, and this fuji film at 7 mp's beats it by a long shot!!! i will never again be frustrated by poor quality photos or videos! more than worth its cost!
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I bought this camera few days ago and I love it.
It has a great lens with 10x zoom plus 5x digital. Shoot nice pics even high ISO.
I use SD Elite Pro 50x and its great. Dont buy faster memory.
SLR style is amazing. Nice colour and 2.5' LCD make big difference between Fuji and other similar cameras.
Also, uses 4 AA batteries, so if you need replace them, you can buy anywhere without a problem.
I buy a CaseLogic TBC-4 bag and its great. I recomend it.
Well...I choose 5 starts because i cant choose 10 !!
Enjoy it!
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I got this for my job 6 weeks ago, and it is awesome! It got a good writeup in one of the computer magazines, so I took the plunge. The few negative remarks listed below are mostly unfamiliarity with the product or cameras in general. "the shutter is too loud" for example...you can easily turn the sound down or off completely. The optical zoom is great; two settings you can customize on the 'wheel' and just go directly to it. I use the SD card which I had already, but would like to give the XD card a try if they come down in price a little. The strap that comes with it is nothing special; you can get a third party replacement for around $20 if you want, which will come with quick release tabs, which can be handy sometimes. As far as transferring; I use it with my laptop which comes with a built in card reader. If you have a PC without a reader, it would be well worth the small investment in one; typically corded USB transfers of pictures are sloooow. Finally wanted to mention the flash, which pops up and is pretty great. you can set a forced flash setting which will make it pop every time; just what I need. If you want to step up from the tired tiny point and shoots, but are not ready to leap in the SLR pool, this 'ultra zoom' camera is just what the doctor ordered~!
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This camera is excellent. We are still learning how to use it, but already the pictures we got are fantastic. We tried and reviewed a lot of cameras before buying this one: Kodaks, Canons, etc. We decided for this one because of the picture quality, the optical zoom, and the movies. The movies are great! The sound is perfect, and you don't have that noise because of the auto adjusting of the lenses. When you put it into a computer the quality of the video and sound are great. If you are going to get a memory card for this camera, I suggest you follow the ones that appear in the manual, that is, buy the SanDisk Extreme III or SanDisk Ultra II. We bought a Kingstom instead, because it was cheaper, but the quality of the videos and the pictures are very bad compared to using the internal memory of the camera or those SanDisk cards.
One thing I noticed is that the pictures look like grainy in the LCD of the camera sometimes, but after you pass them to your PC, they look really great!
The servive was very good. We bought it with Butterfly.com, and it arrived sooner than we expected. And the price also is fantastic here at Amazon. You wont get it cheaper!
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Overall, I have been extremely happy with this camera. I have had it for a little under a month now. It has several distinct advantages over my old Olympus.
A few reasons I love this camera (not an inclusive list):
1. This camera has a fixed lens, where my Olympus extended the lens when it powered up (and complained bitterly if you forgot to take the lens cap off). Yes, it's a small thing, but it makes a difference.
2. The lens cap has a cord that attaches it to the camera so you don't lose it. Yes, it's another small thing, but I can't tell you how many times I've lost the one for my previous camera.
3. The 10x optical zoom is EXCELLENT and I'm having a lot of fun with that.
4. It uses normal AA batteries - which means, if your batteries run out in the middle of the day, you can get replacements almost anywhere.
My complaints:
1. The autofocus for close-up shots is a little quirky. Maybe it's just that I haven't gotten used to it. It does fine if you're within an inch of the object, or several feet away and zooming all the way in. In between, it's a little quirky.
2. The menu explanations can get annoying. They appear for a couple of seconds after changing a setting. After using the camera for a day, you don't really need them, but there doesn't seem to be a way to turn them off.
3. There are so many little buttons all over it, I keep accidentally activating them as I take it out of my camera case.
4. There are no instructions (that I can find) on how to format the card with the camera.
This is not a compact pocket camera. I don't list that as a complaint because I wasn't looking for a pocket camera.
I had little trouble getting the free 1GB card offered by Amazon, although it wasn't intuitive that you had to first add the card to your cart, then put in a promotional code to take the price of it off the total. It is an SD card, and I have had no trouble transferring photos between the camera and computer. It stores over 1100 photos.
Lastly, I would recommend a card reader for anyone who doesn't have one. Forget about cables, and directly connecting the camera to the computer, and running down your camera batteries while downloading. Better yet, get an internal multi-card reader; you can cut down on peripheral clutter and probably use it for years to come.
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I recently returned from a long cross-country trip and am quite satisfied with the Fujifilm S700 digital camera. It was time to retire my 30 year old Canon SLR. I took a few snapshots before leaving home to familiarize myself with it. Basic operation is little more than setting the camera to "Auto", pointing, adjusting the zoom to the right size, and clicking. Pictures are typically bright, clear, and finely detailed, as appropriate for the 7MP digital chip inside.
On the road I was getting roughly 250 images for each set of 4 AA batteries (We forgot to pack our charger for the rechargable batteries we bought). The flash was bright and well illuminated group photos at a twilight family reunion that was turning to full darkness by the time we broke up. Switching to the landscape mode provided excellent landscape shots. We had a lot time under bright hazy clouds and full overcast, switching to the aperture mode let you focus on the building or feature you wanted to photograph so it wouldn't be too dark when the photo was snapped. However, sometimes this led to an over-exposed appearance for the images. The 10x Zoom was really useful for wildlife shots (Grizzly, elk, buffalo, antelope, deer, coyote, prairie dogs, etc.)
The software packages allows you to enter some brief comments on the picture subsject as well as recording the date and time that the pictures are taken.
Where could the improvements come: This is a complex camera with the various settings. A few days isn't enough time to really learn how to use it, especially under a variety of weather conditions and types of composition. I don't know that you can really blame Fuji for this, but users should understand there is a learning curve here. If you use the viewfinder (which I use a lot for outdoor shots in bright sun) your nose smudges the LCD. After taking a shot, you have to hit the "OK" button to advance the camera, but the "OK" button is in the center of a variety of other controls so unless you hit the buttom exactly dead on, then you may trigger other functions like flash, brightness, etc. I was spending a lot of time resetting controls as a consequence. The software was a little balky at creating a duplicate image for cropping. I ended up doing that work in the MS Picture Manager package that is on my Windows.
Overall, this is a fine camera with a lot of versatility, but you'll need awhile to learn how to use all the capabilities and a fine touch on the controls since things are bunched close to one another on the button next to the LCD
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I absolutely love this camera, it is the best one I have ever owned. Its awesome.
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This camera was better than expected. The reviews on this site really helped, and I really enjoy this camera. The settings are really easy to use, and the pictures are really amazing! If you want a step up from a regular point and shoot digital camera and don't want to pay over $500, this is definitely the choice for you. I literally stuck the batteries in and began shooting, anybody can handle it, but it has enough settings to satisfy the aspiring photographer. Great choice for the price range, definitely.
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This digital camera was easy enough even for an older 35 mm guy to pick up and use and get good pictures in a wide variety of lighting situations.
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I think this camera is the best for the price. I have a 35mm SLR and this camera is as easy to operate and the pictures are very good. There is no need to change lenses for telephoto or wide angle. The view finder is big enough to see the scene and the through the lens view finder is very good. Would I recomend it, you bet I would.
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For this price this camera is tops! Light weight, easy to use, great pictures. Love the zoom. Love the picture quality. I got this as a replacement for an older Canon model. Very satisfied with the camera and Amazon's great customer service for walking me through the SD card promotion.
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I bought this camera for my husband's birthday - he says it is the finest camera ever! It does everything it is advertised to do and more. The 10x Optical Zoom is just wonderful - brings things into focus which are impossible to get with the ordinary digital camera. The resolution on the pictures is really great. It is easy to use and easy to carry. A super great product say both the purchaser and the user.
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This camera is great. Awsome quality pics, and the price is right on the money. Would definitely recommend this camera, It has advanced settings for those who are more photo friendly, and basic point and shoot capabilites for those who have a hard time remember which end of the camera is up. Really great camera
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I love Fuji digital cameras and have worked with them for years. The S700 came loaded with the features I wanted, but the optics were really poor, the light metering was questionable at best and the auto focus plain sucked. It also was lighter than I'm used to, which gave it an overall "low consumer level" feel. It's a cam with lots of bells and whistles that only work so well.
I traded it in 3 days later and, still loyal to Fuji, bought the S6000fd for a bit more money and WOW! what a camera! It surpassed and continues to surpass my expectations every day. The shots I'm getting of my art work now rival those of a pro I hired to do the job a few months back. If you want the features of the S700 in a camera that actually works to support those features (especially in the auto focusing department), get the S6000 instead.
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The camera was great but the promotion to get the 1gb card with it was a complete disaster. There is no free memory card with this camera after about threee days of trying to get it out of amazon I quit trying.
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Very reasonable price for such a great camera. The various features, and types of shots are fantastic. The 10x optical zoom is not bad, but I felt it could be better. Quality is excellent with the 7.1 megapixels, but each picture takes up a lot of space/memory with over 1mb per shot. If you like quality this is a great camera, if you rather conserve space/memory you might want to shop around, however there are settings on the camera where you can lower the resolution. Video setting on the camera is ok too, very clear but again takes up a great amount of memory on your card.
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maybe my expectations were too high due to good reviews, but i can't say i'm very pleased with this camera. maybe the results i'm looking for won't come from any other camera other than a SLR, but i was expecting much clearer pictures. it's impossible to get a clear shot without a tripod. also i found a lot of noise in majority of the settings. particularly at night and indoors.
maybe i just don't know how to use it right, and maybe i am being unrealistic as to what a $200 camera can do.
but i did give it 4 stars because i think compared to any other point and shoot camera that will climb all the way up to $450, this camera is much better. it certainly is better then my PowerShot SD500 that i bought for $300 a few years ago.
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I had this camera for about 2 weeks, but I have taken lots of pictures, both indoors and outdoors. I am impressed by the quality of the camera. Its pretty, mid sized (needs a case), and offers a variety of different settings. Most people will shoot their pictures in auto mode. However, using the other options is sometimes better. Play with those manual settings, take close shots, wide shots, zoom in extra close, all with good quality pics. The macro shots are really good quality and the indoor shots are the best I've seen from all my cameras.
Don't expect SLR quality and usability from this camera. But do expect a good quality camera with great settings that can be used for the newby and the mid-range photographer. Advanced users will always choose a DSLR.
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I love this camera. I have had mine for about 3 weeks now and have been really impressed with the quality of the photos I have been able to take both indoor and outdoor. I have "played" with all the different settings and options and have loved the results, especially macro pictures of the flowers in my garden. I was able to take extremely close and clear pictures. I also love that I could use the XD card from my old Fuji and the SD card from my old Kodak camera with this camera.
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I purchased this camera in April and I am very pleased with the quality of the pictures I have taken so far. The only problem I have encountered has been the fact that the SD memory card cannot be used for pictures that you would want to transfer to a PC. The only card that can be transferred is the mDX memory card. So if you buy this camera, be sure to get the mDX memory card if you want to download the pictures on a PC. Otherwise it is great!!!!!
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I use this camera for both work and sports. As built photo's in my line of work are invaluable. Photographs well in all light conditions. For sports and school events, the zoom is great. I have used the movie setting several times. The only complaint I would have is the volume is only picked up at close range, but a small trade off for the ease of use and picture quality.
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Reading through the reviews, I'm glad to see that I'm not the only person having trouble with the autofocus. It's pretty good with distant wide-angle focusing, and the super-macro setting works well if you're 0.5cm away from the subject... but I have a lot of trouble focusing while zooming in. (Notes: the zoom can only operate with normal and macro settings; super-macro is wide-angle only. And if you're unfamiliar with the term "macro," that's what you use for close-up shots.)
Apparently, if you want your subject to take up the entire frame, either you need to physically put your lens a couple millimeters away from the subject OR you can zoom in from across the room. There is no middle ground.
I had a few focusing troubles with my Nikon Coolpix 3200 3.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom, too, and I was excited that the Fuji had a manual focus. My excitement was misplaced. The manual focus is intended to deliberately make things BLURRY.
Another annoying feature is the dial explanations. Every time you twiddle the dial, a brief explanation of the dial setting appears on the screen for a couple seconds. I'm sure this is fine and helpful when you're just starting out, but I've had this camera for a week, and I KNOW what the dial settings are now and don't need to waste the 2 seconds. I can't find any way to turn this feature off.
By default, the when you take a picture, it appears on the screen for 1.5 seconds. If you don't have 1.5 seconds to spare, there is the option of NOT displaying the photo you just took on the LCD screen. It doesn't totally eliminate shutter lag, but it helps a little.
You need the memory card. The internal memory of the camera only holds about 15-20 pictures (at 7MP).
Now, despite all I've said, this camera isn't a COMPLETE waste of money. The resolution is good, and I do like the 10x optical zoom when I need it, but I can't help feeling that these features could be found on other cameras. I like the manual settings that allow you to control individual aspects of the picture (aperture, shutter speed, ISO speed, etc.), but again, I'm not sure any of these are unique to this camera.
What is unique is the lack of moving parts. The 10x optical zoom is all internal.
This isn't a bad camera. I just wish it had a manual focus ring for times when the autofocus decides to give me a hard time.
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Although just released this year and only using the camera for a month, I find this camera very user friendly. Great menu. The viewfinder is great for us needing reading glasses. Clear and bright visibility. Very lightweight and snuggles in the palm of your hand. Not as expensive as the higher end SLR's but for the occasional photographer like myself, a great camera.
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Very happy with the purchasing process and satisfied with delivery. I am extremely delighted with this camera's capabilities. The picture quality surpassed my expectations. The user's manual provided me with a good understanding on how to operate camera. Since this was my first digital camera, I was grateful. I bought this camera for its manual features, but its automatic functioning proved to be very reliable for delivering exceptional picture quality. I'd like to thank Fujifilm for producing a quality product.
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Fuji hit a double home run with this one as far as I'm concerned. It is both easy to use and has all the functions you could ever want. Very REPEAT Very user friendly. Unbelivable! It meshed with the HP photosmart software I already had, I use them both.
I bought it over some of the others not because it was less expensive (all though that is true), but because I has a Fuji years ago it was the first 35mm I ever had it was fantastic also. I had a picture published in the local paper this week, that was taken with my S700 (fast shutter speat and quick auto focus). GET ONE you'll not be sorry!!
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I have been a professional photographer for 40+ years, and over the past 6 years have stayed with the Canon line of Digital cameras. I had been looking for another compact camera to keep in the car, and could not resist the price of the new Fuji Finepix S700 at $214.00 (plus a free 2GB disk). All of the reviews had been great, so thought I would give one a try. Well, I received mine a few days ago, and what a disappointment. I loved the big clear LCD screen, and the eye level view-finder worked great also. But I had a big problem with the auto focus. I finally just sat in my office and took photos of my book case over and over. A few would be a OK, but most would be way out of focus. I sold my little Canon S2 IS yesterday (after receiving the Fuji from Amazon), and in my experience it was a far better camera. The only draw back for me was the tiny view-finder, the very small LCD screen, and the ISO 400 limitation. To bad Canon did not address these issues with the new S3 IS. One thing for sure though, Amazon was absolutely great with the return...it was breeze. I boxed it back up, and it's all ready to go back in the AM. Maybe I just got a bad one, maybe one made on a Monday? I was pleased, however, to see that Amazon was also offering the Canon SD800 IS today for only $172.00. I always wanted a pocket camera, so now I have one on the way. Hope I have better luck this time,
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After downloading the full PDF manual (which you can find on the U.S. fuji site) and then auditioning this camera in person for about 2 hours while taking over a hundred test shots, I finally decided to pass on purchasing the Fuji s700, and went with a Kodak z612 instead.
The two cameras offer very similar features at about the same price, but the Kodak z612 has a wider 12:1 zoom range (with really great optical performance) and it has TRUE image stabilization (which the Fuji s700 lacks despite their marketing claims).
If most of your shots are taken in full daylight out doors, or with a flash indoors, then the Fuji s700 can provide fine pictures, but in lower light situations, it suffers due to it's use of a tiny 1/2.5 inch CCD.
When it comes to the low light performance of the CCD image sensor used in these cameras, SIZE MATTERS, and unfortunately the CCD used in the s700 is much smaller than some earlier Fuji models.
To be fair the Kodak z612/z712 and Canon S3 IS offerings also use these tiny 1/2.5 inch CCD's, but those cameras help offset this by offering true mechanical image stabilization to help out in low light situations.
You may recall that Fuji was the company that unsuccessfully tried to push the megapixel race into ridiculous fantasy land of marketing hype with `interpolated' resolution on some earlier cameras (fortunately the s700 rates an HONEST 7 megapixels), and now they are back at it with their claim that this camera has `image stabilization'.
What the S700 DOES have is roughly the equivalent of the `sports' or `action' modes you find on virtually ALL other cameras which simply try to kick up the ISO rating and use the fastest possible shutter speed to freeze action and prevent motion blur.
Unfortunately this also increases noise in the image, because it is basically the electronic equivalent of using faster (but much grainer) 400 to 1600 ASA film in a 35mm camera to shoot at the faster shutter speeds needed to stop action.
Sure a noisy but sharp `hi-iso' picture is better than a totally smeared picture due to camera shake, but mechanical stabilizers (like the Kodak z612, z712 or Canon Powershot S3 IS have) can cancel out the camera shake and let you shoot at a lower ISO equivalent setting WITHOUT adding noise, so it's important to understand that Fuji's claimed `image stabilazation' mode is NOT equivalent to mechanical image stabilizers you find on some other cameras
Fuji had some claim to this function being a reasonable substitute for a mechanical stabilizer on some earlier models like the S6000FD (and even smaller point and shoot's like the F30) because of their use of larger high performance CCDs in those models (which made these cameras much better able to work in HI-ISO mode needed to make this feature effective), but unfortunately the S700 uses the same tiny 1/2.5 inch size CCD as their competition, so it's `hi-iso' performance is not on a par with Fuji's earlier offerings and does NOT make the `image stabilizer' mode very effective.
In fact, because of the tiny 1/2.5 CCD used by nearly all these compact 10:1 and 12:1 superzooms, former Fuji F30 users seeking to upgrade will probably be VERY disappointed in the low-light shooting performance, and would be much better off trying to catch a sale on something like the Fuji S6000FD (which I see selling now for only about $265 after a 50 dollar rebate) or a low end DLSR like the Nikon D40 (the D40 has a CCD with literally 10 times the surface area of the one used in the s700 which let's it take great shots in natural light all the way up to ISO 1600).
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I've owned many Canon digital cameras, but this is my first experience with a Fuji digital. It's very impressive.
The camera is light-weight and has a comfortable grip. The images are bright and sharp. Zoomed images to 10X are also sharp in Auto Mode (without having to switch to the Picture Stabilization Mode on the camera's dial). The flash works fine and pops up automatically (my Canon S3 IS doesn't do this and was more than twice the price). Also love the clarity of both the 230,000-pixel LCD screen and EVF.
Another reason I purchased this camera was the fact that it uses SD cards (which my Canons use) as well as XD cards (good for those who have owned Fuji... or Olympus before).
This camera is definately worth the price even without the free 2GB SD card (ends June 11) when purchased from Amazon!
*See sample photos under "Customer Images", top of page.
Added Note: I tested the shot-to-shot shutter lag of both my Fujifilm Finepix S700 and Canon Powershot S3 IS on shooting-digital's online test page with same results for both cameras - Without pre-focus, .4 of a second... With pre-focus, .1 of a second.
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I am not a professional photographer, but I do love to take pictures of my kids and family. This camera is awesome. It has tons of easy to use features and can adapt to any light. I love it and would recommend it to anyone who wants a good camera for a reasonable price.
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Fantastic camera! Easy to use, gorgeous pictures, nice, large LCD screen, 10x optical zoom is awesome AND a great price with free shipping thru Amazon (LOVE Amazon)... I couldn't be happier. I Have 4 Digital cameras, all Canon and Olympus, and this one is my new favorite! Buy it, you won't be sorry.
Cheers.
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I purchased this digital camera because of the great experiences of my two daughters with their Fuji digital cameras. I have owned and used both Canon and Nikon digital cams and been disappointed. This camera is fantastic. Easy to use and produces perfectly beautiful digital images. Thanks to Fuji and Amazon for offering it!!
->Lowest Price Fujifilm Finepix S700 7.1MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom
I haven't had this camera long, but I've already found all the positive reviews about it to be absolutely true. I had a cheaper, point and shoot digital camera before, but it's overall picture quality was grainy, and it was practically useless in indoor lighting situations. This camera takes bright, vibrant pictures indoors, and the 10x optical zoom is amazing. I took a zoomed in shot of my father from across the room, and the picture was as clear as if I had been standing next to him, even when the picture was printed at a size blown up to fill a letter-sized page.
And for me in particular having being disabled, I greatly appreciate how light this camera is. With a little practice, I'll be able to handle this camera very well, which means that I finally have a camera that combines the power of an SLR and the ease of use of a point-and-shoot. And if you also purchase the Joby GP1-00EN Gorillapod Flexible Tripod like I did, this camera becomes even more accessible to those who have special physical needs. I'm so excited by this camera that I may even become an amateur photographer now.
I cannot recommend the Fujifilm Finepix S700 any more highly. Do yourself a favor and check it out.
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I did not buy this camera from Amazon.
I bought it from the Home Shopping Network as a today's special. you get the camera, case, cords, software, free shutterfly printing stuff.. etc. great deal.
upon opening the box i was ecstatic. it takes amazing pictures. my favorite subjects are flowers, animals.. sunsets, landscapes, etc. the camera has special settings for all of those and a lot more like fireworks and stuff. its really awesome. many customizable things, up until the background color of the lcd screen. very satisfied.. worth the 250 bucks.
despite what people say, it IS a dslr because of the apature settings. :)
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I spent several hours searchning for a new digital camera that would not cost me a small forture. I finally settled on the S700 for just over $210.
I received the camera late last week and have already taken over 100 pics. I compared the pictures to those taken with my previous digital camera (Fuji A500) and the difference is "night and day".
I was able to use the S700 at my sons football game this weekend (Flag Football). Using the auto "Sports" selection, I snapped over 30 action shots. ALL of them came out clear; even when I was zoomed in. I also used the Video feature and was pleasantly surprised how good the picture and sound was (AVI Format).
Summary: This is a great camera for the price. It is easy to use and the pictures are bright, colorful and vivid. If you are looking for a mid-range digital camera that won't "break the bank", this is the one!
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I just got this camera today, so i dont have much experience with it. BUT, I have been going around, and taking pictures with it in every situation possible. I've gotten wonderful pictures outside, inside, in motion, close up, far away, etc.
I love the quality of this pictures. Its fairly easy to operate too. And the video function is very good. The quality can compare to a normal video camera. The zoom is amazing, and I also like the fact that you can switch back and forth from the LCD to the Viewfinder.
I'm not a professional photographer, but I do love to take pictures alot, and this camera is perfect for somebody who is just starting out with photography.
I highly recommend the Finepix S700! 5 Stars!
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A great great camera, at a great great price, I received mine from Amazon today, was up and shooting in no time at all on Program Mode.
Shots are outstanding,beautiful color, very sharp, the camera is a joy to use,
Positives; All
Negatives; None
Nuff Said
->Comparison Fujifilm Finepix S700 7.1MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom
I own several digital cameras, ranging from point and shoot models all the way up to Digital SLRs (Sony Alpha). I love my Sony Alpha, but this little gem is a LOT lighter, a LOT smaller and a lot more convenient. When I don't need to do astrophotography (main use for my Sony) or need TOTAL control over exposures, my Fuji S700 is the camera I reach for.
Pros: Terrific sensor, great color rendition and resolution. Wide zoom range and excellent optics. Much improved movie resolution over previous Finepix models. Excellent ergonomics and grip. Easy one-hand camera control. Decent image stabilization. Absolutely OUTSTANDING battery life with rechargeable AA NiMHs. XD and SD memory card compatibility. Easy operation and operator learning curve.
Cons: Memory card design on some of the earlier model Finepix designs was easier to access as was the zoom control for the camera.
You can't go wrong at such a low price for a 7 MP digicam! Buy it!
->Deals Fujifilm Finepix S700 7.1MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom
This is the best camera I have ever owned.
I have owned other digital cameras, but the main reason for this purchase was to have a really good zoom lens. I looked at SLRs and other point and shot cameras. Price was not a main factor. After reading specs on so many cameras, I opted for the Fuji S700. I received it last week, and all I can say is WOW !!!
Here is a little overview of what I have experienced so far.......
The camera is lightweight and can fit in a regular size purse. It is not going to be like one of the slimline cameras, but the lens is so great, it is worth the tradoff of having a bit of a larger camera.
- The camera is designed so well that you can use it with one hand. The grip is great.
- All the features are easy to access.
- The quality of the pictures are exceptional. I printed some pictures and did not even have to edit them at all.
- I have taken pictures in low light, in the sun, people in motion; I was indoors at an event way up in the mezzanine and was able to zoom in and take action shots with no blur. I was blown away.
- There are enough options on this camera for different scenes, such as landscape, sports (for action shoots), sunset, beach, portrait, night, etc. You should really work with these as they are great and make a difference in the pictures. Also, there is picture stabilization for extended zoom, although I have done a lot of zooming without it and did not experience any blur.
- The movie feature is wonderful. I took several movies of my grandchildren playing outside, running around and they were perfect.
- Playback and erasing on the camera is simple, and playback on the TV is easy and good quality viewing also.
- The LCD is a nice size and very clear. At the beach in the sun it is a bit difficult to see the LCD screen sometimes, so I switched to the View Finder with a press of a button. (You can adjust the LCD brightness also, but I have not really tried working with this yet).
Although I would rather use the many settings available on this camera for different scenes and the automatic setting too, the camera also has all the features for manual shooting (to set Aperture, Shutter speed, etc.) for more adavanced photographers.
I have never gotten such good pictures on any other camera I have owned (and they were all much more expensive than this camera!)
As I mentioned, I only have the camera about a week, and am thrilled with the results. I think you will be too.
I can't wait to hear your comments!
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Actually I wrote a bad review of this camera but, after sending Fuji some sample pics they believe I have a bad CCD sensor.SO I will return it and see if this is the problem.When it is fixed I will rate the camera again.
->Comparison Fujifilm Finepix S700 7.1MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom
I was looking for a camera with better picture quality than a compact camera, manual options and lots of settings, ease of use, but yet nowhere near SLR price. I Definately found the perfect match with this one. I took a chance and preordered this beauty and I am so glad I did. After just a few minutes I was taking great photographs with a amazing clarity and quality.
I highly recommend the Fuji Finepix s700. It's is a great price too! Don't miss out on this one, you'll be very pleased.