Fujifilm Finepix S700 7.1MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom

My wife & I are by no means photographers, though I have read some & have gotten better at using manual settings. Overall this camera has been great.

My wife 100% of the time uses point-and-shoot modes, & she has been happy with it. There are some instances where the auto modes fall short & you have 2 toy around with the manual settings 2 really get a good shot, but that's part of it.

For the money, it'd be hard 2 find another camera with the flexibility of this one. It gives you pretty good point-and-shoot as well as the ability 2 venture into the manual settings.

The only cons I can think of are it's ability 2 give quality photos in some night settings (in auto modes) & the little plastic door that holds the batteries sometimes comes loose due 2 it's location & it causes the camera 2 shut off.

As stated before, it isn't a perfect camera, but 4 the price it's a great camera. I'd totally recommend it.

I absolutely love this camera. It is my third digital & it is so much better than basic models. It is very easy 2 use, comfortable, & lightweight. It takes great photos although the zoom is limited.
I am planning 2 order the lenses now that I know how 2 work the functions.

I bought rechargeable batteries which I highly recommend.
The only negative is that the lens cap pops off easily. But that is minimally annoying considering the strong positives.

My daugther needed a camera 4 school, & I wanted one that would help her develop a skill & hobby. She is 10 & uses this camera everyday now.
When we received the camera I went over how everything worked with her, then she took over. The camera takes video's too. My daughter loves posting these little works of art on YouTube. This was a great purchase.

Excelente relacion calidad precio.

pros: funcional, un monton de funciones disponibles, excelente vida de las bareias, acepta acople de algunos filtros, preio, apariencia, cantida de luz del flash graduable.

Contras: unicamente que no acepta flash externo.

Esta camara toma excelente fotos, incluso en el modo 100% automatico, tiene buena cantidad de opciones en el modo manual, su aspecto parecido al de las camaras de mayor nivel como las slr, le da un aspecto profesional y de mayor nivel.

en un pricipio no estaba muy conforme, porque las fotos me estaban quedando con mucho ruido, pero luego de leer algunas paginas, pude descubrir que el setting que trae de fabrica no es el mas adecuado para todas las ocasiones, principalmete el iso, que viene puesto en auto 800, pero una vez que lo baje a iso 100 para tomar fotos en el dia, y a iso 400 para fotos en la noche normal, las fotos dieron un giro del 100%, ahoraestoy super conforme con esta camara, ya tengo unos 3 mese con ella y he tomado mas de 2500 fotos.

La remomiendo 100% y mi mejor recomendacion es que pruebes con diferentes ajustes, hasta que encuentres uno que te satisfaga. en cuanto la vida util de las baterias es muy buena utiliza 4 AA. con las cuales podras tomar entre 350 / 400 fotos. (con pilas recargables de 2500mah) lo cual es muy bueno, considerando que tiene una pantalla de 2.5 y luz auxiliar de enfoque en oscuridad.

Mi opinion final: dificilmente consigas otra mejor opcion para una camara de este nivel considerando su precio (US$149.99 nueva, en mi caso), ademas de tener un gran aspecto y desempeño.

If you are not a professional or at least an advanced serious amateur, forget the DSLR & save your money. If you don't want the expense of additional lenses & the hassle of changing them, this camera might be 4 you. I previewed (hands-on) similar cameras of various brands prior 2 purchasing this one but have owned no others like it so I cannot give a comparison, but I have owned & used this camera 4 5 months now & am extremely well pleased with it. Most of my photos are outdoor shots, & in nature, the 10x zoom is fantastic. The camera has the look & feel of a DSLR, so handling is quite steady. It will do the simplest point-and-shoot, or go full manual 4 those with a desire 2 experiment.

One feature that was important 2 me was the ability 2 accept a filter & this camera does it very nicely (with a Hoya filter installed, the factory lens cap works well). The zoom lens does not move outside the camera & this feature is one that appeals 2 me, unprotected precision moving parts are a problem waiting 2 arise. Neckstrap & viewfinder were two other features that I also wanted & the S700 has both. Most of my photos are taken using the viewfinder, but the LCD is real handy at times & is quite large & clear. With cold, dry hands out doors, the grip on this model is superb, unlike a lot of the more compact slippery cameras out there.

If you are looking 4 a camera 2 slip in your pocket or purse, keep looking, as this is somewhat bulky 4 that, but if you don't mind a reasonably small case slung over your shoulder, a Case Logic TBC-4 is nearly a glove-fit 4 the S700.

Once you get used 2 the location of the function buttons, all are quite easily accessed & simple 2 operate, I like the slightly recessed on-off button, because I don't have 2 worry about inadvertantly turning the camera on when stowing it, as was a problem with my previous unit.

I am not a professional or advanced amateur photographer but I am very pleased with photo quality I'm getting out of my S700 & the simplicity of operation... The price is just a great bonus.

The only feature I wish this camera had is a remote shutter release, but with that being said, I would highly recommend this camera 4 those out there looking 2 upgrade from your basic point-and-shoot 2 something a little more advanced without having 2 take out a second mortgage on the house.

The S700 features a 10.0x Optical Zoom with a 35mm focal range equivalent of 38-380mm. Bring your subject closer & clearer with high quality Fujinon lens technology.Fast moving subject? No problem. Fujifilm's Picture Stabilization technology utilizes the heightened sensitivity of the FinePix S700 at ISO1600 & high-speed shutter settings 2 prevent camera shake or freeze subject movement, keeping blur 2 a minimum. This easy 2 access feature (selectable on the mode dial) let's the FinePix S700 choose the correct light sensitivity & best-matching shutter speed automatically, 4 the highest quality digital pictures.i-Flash fine-tunes flash output 4 shooting with high sensitivity settings. It recognizes scene conditions & determines the optimum flash output 2 ensure superb results. Subjects in the foreground appear natural, & background detail is bright & clear. The difference is especially noticeable in the natural facial tones of people in your pictures, in close-ups & group photos alike.The FinePix S700 features two different ways 2 frame & view your shot. Choose from either the large, 2.5" 230k pixel LCD Display, or the .24" 230k pixel Electronic Viewfinder. Both offer a 60/fps refresh rate, & a brilliantly bright & detailed view of your image in either shooting or playback mode.The Finepix S700 features an xD/SD compatible slot, allowing the use of either xD Picture Card or SD media 2 store & transfer your photos. This new capability assures compatibility with a wider variety of applications than ever before, & allows users 2 choose the media technology that is right 4 them.