Fujifilm Finepix S1500 Reviews: Digital Hybrid Camera

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Fujifilm Finepix S1500: See full product description

Ease of use	8.5
Image quality	8.8
Features	8.7
Build Quality	8.8
Value for money	9.5
Overall rating	9.0

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David, Burlington, Washington Experienced amateur

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: At 10 meg the camera has very clear images. Extreme close-up capabilities, I have taken clear picture with the subject touching the glass of the lens. love it. With the same lens I get quite good telephoto pictures. The shape of the camera is very easy to hold, you can honestly get a firm grip on the camera. The dual view finder is great. The large screen on the back is clear but the same image in a conventional electronic view finder is great. The batteries last a long time, even if I use the flash in 10% of the pictures. The ability to take pictures in low light conditions without the use of flash is startling. It takes good movies, and the many ways you can manipulate the images before and after taking pictures is wonderful, and it's all built in. Electronic digital cameras don't make noise so Fugi makes the camera make noise so you know when your picture has been taken. This sound can be turned off so others don't have to know or be bothered/distracted by the noise. I have had several rather good digital cameras but the number of pictures I could take was limited. There were greater capacity chips but my other cameras would choke on them if I used a biger than 2 gig chip. With the Fugi I can easily use an 8 gig chip and capture my whole summer on one chip. This camera is a simple as a point and shoot, but it has functions that go way beyound the price tag, You will not know all the functions in a week of steady use, yet a child can use it well right away.
Bad points:: Although not a tiny camera, with my big hands, I find myself pushing a few buttons I didn't intend to. There is a delay between pushing the shutter button and the camera taking the picture. I find if I push the shutter button half way to pre-focus the lens, when I do push the shutter in earnest, it is much faster.

Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 27 Jul 2010

michelle, Brightingsea Keen amateur

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: I have read mixed reviews on this camera before purchasing, some good some bad. I myself have found this camera to be excellent, features and settings are very easy to use. Takes amazing pics and has a fantastic zoom. I have yet to master night time pics but getting there, I absolutely love my camera.
Bad points:: batteries, would be better if you didn't have to use AA ones.

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 25 Mar 2010

Alan, Plymouth Keen amateur

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: Excellent picture quality. The viewfinder as well as the LCD is a big help.
Bad points:: Like most cameras, it's virtually impossible to see anything - including any camera settings - in the LCD screen in bright light.. Although the viewfinder is a big help, the view is very small

Ease of use	6.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	8.0
Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 21 Apr 2010

Confirmed purchaser Point & shoot

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: light weight and easy to use with good quality picture results
Bad points:: lens cap keeps falling off leaving the lense exposed

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 19 Mar 2010

Confirmed purchaser

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Easy to use and value for money. Very good picture quality and shake proof is excellent. Brilliant love it.
Bad points:: Reviewer left no comment

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	8.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 19 Mar 2010

Confirmed purchaser Keen amateur

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Very easy to use and its price is very competitive considering its features and good quality.
Bad points:: Its internal memory is rather small and a memory card, which has to be purchased separately, is indispensable. It consumes a lot of power and one has to replace or recharge the batteries after several hours of service.

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 09 Mar 2010

sharon, wexford Keen amateur

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: v easy to use, no reading through a complicated manual, not heavy on batteries either which is a bonus!!!! all in all gr8 camera
Bad points:: Reviewer left no comment

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 01 May 2010

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Product Features

Camera Type	Hybrid
There are 2 main types of camera: The SLR and the Compact. SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex. SLR cameras use a prism to reflect the exact image as seen through the lens and so offers a more accurate viewfinder. SLR cameras have detachable lenses offering greater flexibility if you wish to take a variety of different photographs. Compact cameras have a built in lens and an ‘above lens’ viewfinder which is less accurate but they are often cheaper, more sleekly designed and easier to carry anywhere with you to capture that moment perfectly without having to fiddle with complex settings or a bag full of lenses.
Resolution (Megapixels)	10

Optical zoom ratio	12
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Screen size (Inches)	2.7
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Digital zoom ratio	6
Not to be confused with optical zoom, digital zoom enlarges a portion of the image thus simulating optical zoom. In doing so, some image quality is lost.
Digital zoom ratio	5.7
Not to be confused with optical zoom, digital zoom enlarges a portion of the image thus simulating optical zoom. In doing so, some image quality is lost.
Type of image stabiliser	Optical Image Stabiliser
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Type of image stabiliser	Yes
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Touchscreen	No
Touchscreen technology allows you to move and click things directly on the screen using your finger or a stylus pen.
3D	No

Colour	Black
The main colour of the product.
Media format	SDHC Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Media format	SD Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
PictBridge	Yes
An industry standard allowing images to be printed from camera to printer, without needing a computer. CIPA PictBridge Standard Website
Macro Mode	Yes
This mode allows close-up photograpy of small objects such as insects and flowers.
Video recorder	Yes
Video recording functionality allows the capture of videos in mpeg or avi format which is great if you want to capture a whole scene, not just one moment.
Manual Focus	Yes
Almost all modern cameras have autofocus. Manual focus allows you to override the autofocus and set the distance yourself. This is especially useful if your camera is struggling to focus in a low-light or confusing scene.
Timer	Yes

Weight (g)	324
The weight of the product in grams.
Flash	Yes
Whether or not your camera has an in-built flash. Flashes are essential for fully capturing a low light image.
WiFi	No
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
Shortest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/2000
This is the fastest speed at which the camera can take a photo. Faster shutter speeds really freeze the action and are great for sports photography.
Longest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/8
This is the longest exposure your camera will take. The longer you take a photo for, the more light is let in and the more motion is captured. Long shutter speeds can give fantastic, artistic results. Try photographing the night sky at 30s or longer to see how the rotation of the Earth causes the stars to curve through the scene.
Waterproof	No
If your camera is waterproof you will be able to film under water which is perfect for diving and snorkeling.
Viewfinder	Yes
USB port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components.
Dimensions (mm)	73x102.5x67.8
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
RAW Format	No
GPS Receiver	No

Resolution (Pixels)	3648x2736
A camera sensor, that captures the photograph, is measured in pixels. The number given here is the horizontal amount of pixels followed by the vertical quantity of pixels. The more pixels a camera sensor has, the bigger and higher quality the image will be.
Max. Aperture Lens 1	f2.8-5
Measured in f-stops the aperture of a lens dictates the maximum amount of light captured. If you want to do low light photography look for something with a wide aperture like f2.8. The widest aperture is given as a range as it changes when your lens is zoomed in.
In-built memory (Megabytes)	23

Release date	2009-02-24
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.
Height in mm	7.3

Width in mm	102.5

Depth in mm	6.8

Serial Shot Mode	Yes
Bluetooth	No
Bluetooth is a technology for the wireless transfer of data such as contacts, photos and music between mobile phones, computers and a host of other Bluetooth enabled devices. Read more about Bluetooth on Wikipedia
Autofocus	Yes
Changeable Lens	No
Highest focal length (Millimetres)	396

Lowest focal length (Millimetres)	33

Also known as: Fujifilm S1500, Fujfilm S1500, FinePix S1500, Fuji FinePix S1500

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Manufacturer's Description

Powerful Zoom Controls in a Compact Body

12x optical zoom operates with rich functions optimized by superb quality of 10.0 megapixels – all in a compact body.

10.0 Megapixels

A 10.0-megapixel of high resolution can capture the world around in vivid color and lavish details.

12x Optical Zoom

12x optical zoom lens covers an extraordinary focal range of 33-396mm*, extending your shooting reach enough to zoom in to those smiles.

*Equivalent on a 35mm camera

Instant Zoom

A function to follow moving subjects in standard wide view for easy framing at high zoom settings. With a single press of a button, the subject tracked within the selected frame on the LCD, will be captured and saved at a high zoom ratio (1.4x or 2x digital zoom).

Super Macro Mode

Super Macro mode sets an accurate focus moving in as close as approx. 2cm (0.8 inch) . Impressive full-frame close-ups can be taken.

A Remarkable Compact Body

Supplied with impressive powerful zooming functions, the FinePix S1500 achieved its comfort through lightweight and a small dimension for you to take it anywhere with ease.

High Performance Shooting Functions

Introducing a high-performance Tracking Auto Focus and Panorama Shooting Mode in the FinePix S1500.

New Tracking Auto Focus

Tracking Auto Focus function tracks the subject automatically for as long as the shutter is half pressed and the subject is kept inside the frame.

*Subjects other than people can also be automatically tracked.

Panorama Shooting Mode

The new Panorama Shooting Mode* makes it easy to create impressive panoramic photos. This mode captures and combines max 3 consecutive shots, that are saved to the memory card as a single panoramic picture.

*Use a tripod or monopod for best results. Only the panoramic picture is saved; individual photos are not. Exposure and white balance are set with the first picture and flash is suppressed. Number of recorded pixels are limited to 3 megapixels.