Fujifilm FinePix S700 7.1 Megapixel Bridge Camera - Black

Good camera for the money

Strengths: 10x optical zoom, use AA battery, able to use len filters, choice of SD / xD card

Weakness: odd shape, not optical image stabilizer, weight

I wanted a digital camera with longer optical zoom but did not want to pay a lot of money. I found this camera on sales during the Christmas holidays and was within my budget. I like the 10x optical zoom. Using rechargeable AA batteries saves me paying a lot of money for those special OEM batteries. This camera accepts SD card which I have quite a few at home. I would not have bought this camera...
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I wanted a digital camera with longer optical zoom but did not want to pay a lot of money. I found this camera on sales during the Christmas holidays and was within my budget. I like the 10x optical zoom. Using rechargeable AA batteries saves me paying a lot of money for those special OEM batteries. This camera accepts SD card which I have quite a few at home. I would not have bought this camera if it only uses xD card. You can easily find SD cards in a very low price but no xD cards. Because the len is not extending it out when zooming, you can use len filters to protect the len or create some special effect. The shape of the camera odd and not very attractive. It is kind of big and a little bit heavy because of using AA batteries. It has kind of image stabilizer but not a true optical one. It simply bumps up the ISO to compensate it. It also does not have those face detection features.

By goodrisktaker - Feb 5, 2008

Fujifilm FinePix S700

Strengths: Very sturdy camera.. Zoom is awesome & for the price this is best camera in market.

Weakness: When I bought this available in only one color.

Fuji has always been very good in the camera business, With this Fujifilm FinePix S700 you can have very great 7 mega pixel picture within your budget.
I have used very similar cameras in past but this one is gr8.
I love this camera.

By isell ubuy - Dec 10, 2007

Great Camera

Strengths: Excellent low light pictures, great zoom, low price

Weakness: None

This is a great camera with a 10X optical Zoom. The pictures taken by it is comparable to its double prized compatitor Canon S5 IS. The low light performance is better tahn Canon S5 IS, plus its low price tag beats the Canon S5 in all respects.

By rsaji - Sep 22, 2007

amazing quality

Strengths: can use regular battery, 10Xzoom, can use SD

Weakness: Not very nice quality when it's dark

People, this camera can use regular batteries. Four Energetix battery gave me 250 shots. The picture quality is pretty good. We took a lot of amazing pictures in yellowstone. However at night it has noises. One more thing, the flash light will pop up suddenly if you choose "auto" mode and if the light is not strong, which may scare yourself when you first use this or when your fingers are on the...
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People, this camera can use regular batteries. Four Energetix battery gave me 250 shots.
The picture quality is pretty good. We took a lot of amazing pictures in yellowstone. However at night it has noises.
One more thing, the flash light will pop up suddenly if you choose "auto" mode and if the light is not strong, which may scare yourself when you first use this or when your fingers are on the top of the camera. Just keep this in mind.

By mikeyu - Sep 13, 2007

Amazing Performance at an Amazing Price

Strengths: Incredible 10X optical zoom, super macro mode can focus down to 1 cm, electronic viewfinder, can use both xD and sD cards !!!

Weakness: Uses AA batteries, need to buy optional rechargable batteries and charger, separate lens cap (easy to lose) but use the included cap tether

I bought this camera for the workplace to image electronic circuitry and so far it's been exceeding my expectations. Top mounted dial controls all functions, and a cue card help screen appears in the 2.5" LCD each time you switch a setting. The electronic viewfinder can be used instead of the large bright LCD to conserve battery power. It's ruggedly built, fits good in your hands, and feels...
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I bought this camera for the workplace to image electronic circuitry and so far it's been exceeding my expectations. Top mounted dial controls all functions, and a cue card help screen appears in the 2.5" LCD each time you switch a setting. The electronic viewfinder can be used instead of the large bright LCD to conserve battery power. It's ruggedly built, fits good in your hands, and feels substantial unlike other "credit card" point and shoot cameras. It also looks "pro" as a black body SLR type camera. Picture quality as good as anything else I've compared to, with the exception of Nikon's glass optics. I'm really enjoying this camera. I was upset that I didn't have xD memory cards at home and would have to buy more, but I popped in a spare SD card and it worked perfectly! Apparently Fuji installed a multipurpose slot that accepts both formats. This was an added bonus for me. Camera includes a neck strap but no case. An absolute bargain at just under $200. I highly recommend this camera!

By mm9351 - Jul 17, 2007