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Summary: Don't wait, just buy this AWESOME digicam !!!
Review: My dear husband, (a pro photographer) clued me into this camera before it was even shipped from Fuji factory. It compares to the top of the line Nikon Coolpix and Olympus high end digicams costing $800-1,000. But it outshoots all its competitors even though the others cost a lot more $$. I have been shooting this camera for only 3 days now (it was just released for sale last week) and I love it. My husband loves it and is thinking of buying one for himself even though he owns 3 digital SLR cameras and numerous 35mm Nikons. The photos from the S5000 look fantastic even at the 1mb and 3mb sizes. The lens is really sharp and the 10X zoom allows one to compose just about any photo one can envision. The camera fits nicely in the hand, buttons are intuitive and easy to reach, and one can shoot pics one-handed. It is a much smaller camera than it appears from photos, it is shorter than my cricket lighter! It has a short lag time between pressing the shutter and making the image, as ALL digicams do, but I get around that by using the "best of 5" mode...it can blaze off 5 pics in one second, capturing precious fleeting expressions of my 3 month old son that other cameras would miss. White balance is terrific, skin tones look very realistic to life, metering is right on with what a pro photog would select. You won't regret owning this truly awesome camera. I'm loving it so much I'm ordering a second xd card to take even more pics. Just buy it!!!
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Summary: Fantastic value for a great camera
Review: This camera is one of the best hidden secrets of the mid-range/amateur digital camera market. It is about as close to a dSLR as you can get without breaking the bank. For one, the camera fits your hand like a glove, with its huge beefy handgrip and thoughtfully placed controls. The 10x optical zoom is stunning. Battery life is amazing, I go for weeks on a pair of 1800mAh rechargeables. Color and exposure are spot on, AF is dead-on accurate and the AF assist lamp is a rarely-found but valuable feature in this market segment. Shot-to-shot time is practically instantaneous. The S5000 can scale from a novice-friendly point-and-shoot to a killer amateur photographer's camera. I have only few quams about this camera. For one, the software that compresses the JPEGs is too aggressive. Images show noise when viewed 1:1, but this isn't a problem unless you're printing photos larger than 8x10; if you are the CCD-RAW mode produces flawless images that can be post-processed on your own. Prints from the 3 MP mode look spectacular when printed in non-enlargement sizes. Next, I would make the LCD bigger, although it is incredibly bright and pretty high-resolution. The EVF needs to have a higher resolution, but it's better than the optical viewfinder found on pretty much every other camera in the market. In all, I strongly reccomend this camera. The professional reviews that I've read tend to put this camera up against cameras that cost it twice as much; that's actually rather flattering for the S5000. It's not a dSLR, but it brings the feel, control, and power of a dSLR to a more frugal, amateur market segment.
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Summary: Great Camera for the price
Review: I was a little skeptical due to reading that this camera is not efficient when it comes to battery use. I have been suprised in that this has not been a problem, seems to do well compared to others. The camera is easy to use and the photos are very good quality for someone who is not interested in trying to be a professional photographer. The zoom is outstanding and the lag time in taking pictures associated with it being a digital camara just takes some anticipation when using it for action shots such as sports. I simply use the mode to take 5 shots and then delete those I don't want. My only real problems with the camera is that there is no place to mount an external flash, you cannot use different lenses (there are attachments available for some changes) like the Canon EOS or some Nikons, and that the manual focus is too distracting for me to use. The autofocus does allow two options with one being continuous focus (takes more battery life) or the auto focus just prior to each shot which takes longer to take a photo.
For the price, I have not seen a camera that I would rather have. Part of this is because of the optical zoom that it has.
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Summary: Great Camera - zoom, action shots, extreme close-up,etc.
Review: I've used this camera for about 4 months now and I am 100% satisfied. I did a lot of research and eventually made the right choice, given some similiar cameras on the market. Zoom capability was most important to me, and my expectations have been met and then some. Also, it's nice to have the feel of the my old 35mm - very comfortable to work with. While the learning curve was steeper than a point and shoot, the manual is more than adequate to familiarize you with the features. I take a lot of sports pics and use the multi-frame feature w/action setting - always get clear, sharp pics w/no problem. The digital view-finder has not been an issue for me. It is definietly worth getting a larger memory card from the get-go. I will admit the manual focus is somewhat clubby, but I get great shots w/out it. Besides, if you're a professional I'd guess you're not looking in this category/price range anyhow. I highly recommend this camera to anyone wanting more than a point and shoot - great value, great quality, easy to use - I would defnitely buy another Fujifilm camera. I am extremely pleased!
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Summary: Awesome!
Review: I've had a Casio/Canon QV-3000 since 2000 and really liked it except for the wimpy zoom (3x). I wanted to upgrade to a camera with a better zoom and maybe more MP. I was going to get the Canon Digital Rebel but the more I looked into it the more pricey it became, more lenses and equipment plus a lot harder to use. The Fuji S5000 fit my needs just perfect with the 10X zoom and 6MP. I don't know why they don't advertise this as a 6MP camera because it has a 6MP setting as well as a RAW format! I've only had it a few days and already have taken some fantastic pictures and I'm sure the best are yet to come. Read all these reviews then go out and get one. I'm glad I didn't invest in an SLR because this is a snap to use and the picture quality is awesome!
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Summary: Not bad
Review: well i have had this camera for about 4-5months and it has taken prety good pictures, but recently it has been giving me some trouble....the button to view the pictures has been "acting up".....it has gotten jamed or some sort of loose connection.....bottem line is that it's not very durable!!....but the pictures are great.
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Summary: value and functionality
Review: Strengths:
price! Functionality! High ISO 800 (although at 1M);takes filters;movies smoothness Weaknesses:
auto focus and shutter lag are better than average, but still too slow for spontaneity; cumbercum to navigate the menu; manual focus extremely difficult to use;poor build quality;no true wide angel Summary:
You can't beat the price-functionality ratio of this thing. ... High ISO comes in handy for indoor photography. You can even take B&W pictures.Pictures quality is good enough. Overall I strongly recommend it. But you read reviews to find out the less than perfect aspects so here we go: 1)build quality--lense barrel is loose, we exchanged the 1st one and the 2nd one was even worse, but it doesn't seem to affect picture quality;2)manual focus too difficult to use,auto focus' generally fast enough but takes some hunting sometimes 3)camera makes an unpleasant high-pitched sound 4)no true wide angel (only 37mm), but that seems like the industry norm 5)shutter lag is quite good but still too slow for taking spontaneous pictures of little kids playing (true for all digital cameras in this price range though).5)ISO800 only available at 1M;6) longest exposure time is only 2 sec. Some tips: 1) use the chrome color setting to get better saturation 2) combine tele and manual focus, if you want to fill frame with your subject, e.g. your kid's face 3)get a UV filter and lens cap put on to protect lens; 4) or put on a polarizer filter to get richer colors ( a must have for seiour scenary phtography); 5) for in-door pictures, better to forgo the automatic settings and use the "P"(programable) or "A" (aperture priority) to set ISO to 400(800 only at 1M) to ensure maximun shutter speed to avoid shaking,"slow-syc" flash mode helps with low light conditions too.
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Summary: Performs like the Big Boys !
Review: I bought this little gem about 3 weeks ago after doing some research. I was leaning toward the canon a-80 until I read that the Fuji had a 10x optical zoom. I love this camera ! The picture quality is simply awesome. Don't be intimidated with the little quirks like the focus and such, just read the manual that comes with the camera and before you know it, youll be shooting like a pro. This camera is a sound investement for the price. GO BUY IT TODAY !
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Summary: A true sleeper value
Review: This camera is by far a sleeper value if ever I saw one - for the price you pay, you get a camera which pretty much ensures that the only camera you will buy next is a dSLR. It covers just about all the little things you will ever need or want in a digicam. The zoom is amazing - my first night, I steadied the camera on my window sill and extended to full zoom and got an astounding shot of the moon - complete with crater detail the likes of which I haven't seen in a medium grade digital camera. It's compact, fits into my hand easily and the picture quality is amazing - even at it's lowest setting (1MP - 1024x768 res). My only problems with it are the shutter lag, and the manual focus which tends to be a doozy if you aren't patient and knowledgable. Also, the lack of the external flash hotshoe is one drawback that nearly made me pass it over. All in all, I am fully satisfied with my purchase and would recommend it to anyone looking for an SLR-like camera. Amazing!
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Summary: You must get this camera!
Review: I am so thrilled with this camera! The pictures are amazing - the detail and clarity is astounding, and the color is beautiful. You can take color pictures or black and white, adjust the megapixels and ISO - all very easily. The zoom is extremely strong. I highly recommend this camera to anyone who is thinking of getting a digital. I can't imagine owning anything else.
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