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Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Digital Camera

Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Digital Camera

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Key Features of the Fujifilm S1500 :
  • 10.0-megapixel resolution for large, photo quality prints
  • 12x wide-angle optical zoom; dual image stabilization
  • Face Detection with Auto Red-Eye Removal; ISO 6400
  • 2.7-inch LCD screen with Micro Thumbnail View
  • 23 MB built-in memory; capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
From the Manufacturer

In the tradition of the popular and well-received FinePix S1000, Fujifilm presents its successor, the FinePix S1500. This 10-megapixel long zoom digital camera offers great range and flexibility with a Fujinon 12x optical zoom (33mm-396mm equivalent) and like all FinePix S-series digital cameras, includes Fujifilm's Dual Image Stabilization and SR AUTO Automatic Scene Recognition mode to easily provide the best quality picture with increased clarity and sharpness, even in low light conditions. The FinePix S1500 also sports enhanced features like Panoramic mode, a Zoom Bracketing feature and full manual controls insuring the S1500 will keep up as your photographic skills develop.

Automatic Scene Recognition
SR Auto (Automatic Scene Recognition) enables the FinePix S1500 to intelligently recognize six types of scenes automatically. For each picture taken in this mode, the S1500 will optimize the ideal exposure, focus, white balance and ISO for the scene to ensure the best quality picture is captured with ease.

Dual Image Stabilization
Dual Image Stabilization is a marriage of mechanical sensor shift stabilization, to steady the photographer's hand, and Fujifilm's Picture Stabilization Technology, which uses fast shutter speeds with ISO high sensitivity, to prevent virtually all types of image blur. As a result, an increase in clarity and sharpness is achieved, even in low lighting conditions.

Rounding out the FinePix S1500's powerful feature set is a large 2.7-inch high-resolution (230k dots) LCD, electronic viewfinder (EVF) and ISO levels of up to ISO 1600 at full resolution.

Fujifilm's FinePix S1500 also offers the following useful features:

  • Full Manual Photographic Control: Photo enthusiasts and advanced photographers have total control with manual adjustment options for various camera settings including resolution, ISO, aperture, shutter speed and more.
  • Face Detection with Automatic Red Eye Removal: Face Detection operates by identifying and prioritizing faces in a framed scene, and then adjusting the focus and exposure accordingly to ensure the sharpness and clarity of human subjects in the picture, regardless of background. After a shot is captured, each detected face is instantly checked for red eye. If it is found, it is corrected automatically, saving the time-consuming process of fixing it later.
  • Instant Zoom: Instant Zoom makes it easy to frame and compose shots with moving subjects at high zoom settings. A selectable frame on the LCD screen lets you bracket and track the subject in standard wide view. When the shutter is released, Instant Zoom boosts the zoom ratio and captures only the enlarged area as a full-sized image, keeping the subject in the frame.
  • Continuous High Speed Shooting mode: This mode allows moving subjects to be captured by shooting high-speed shots of up to 15 frames at 7.5 fps at 2MP and six frames at 3.3 fps at 5MP.
  • Panoramic Shooting mode: Users can capture, combine and save a maximum of three consecutive shots at 3MP resolution each as a panoramic picture.
  • Movie Recording: VGA quality at 30 frames per second with sound.
  • 14 Pre-programmed Scene Modes: The FinePix S1500 features 14 pre-programmed scene modes that offer a one-touch setting for almost any situation.
  • SD / SD-HC Compatible slot: A single media slot that accepts SD/SD-HC media cards.
  • Operates on 4xAA Batteries: The ultimate in convenience and accessibility, using AA batteries means in a pinch, more batteries are just moments away. Four x AA alkaline battery power delivers 300 shots and up to 700 shots using lithium AA battery.



Product Description
10-megapixel effective recording * 2-11/16" LCD screen * electronic viewfinder * 12X optical zoom (5.7 digital/68.4X total zoom) * optical image stabilization * 35mm equivalent lens focal length: 33-396 * top JPEG resolution: 3648 x 2736 * face detection identifies people in your frame and adjusts focus and exposure for better portraits * in-camera red-eye detection and automatic correction * panorama mode stitches up to 3 consecutive shots into a seamless photo * variable sensitivity (film speed equivalent) settings including a high sensitivity mode for low-light and flash-free shooting *



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Name: Fuji S1000fd Fujifilm S1500 Fujifilm F70EXR Canon SX120 IS
Megapixels: 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0
Optical Zoom: 12 X 12 X 10 X 10 X
Max Res: 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736 3616 x 2712 3648 x 2736
LCD Screen: 2.7 " 2.7 " 2.7 " 3 "
Digital zoom: Yes, 5.7x Yes, 5.7x Yes, 4x Yes, 4x
Image stabilizer: No Yes, Sensor shift Yes, Sensor shift Yes, Lens
Media Card: xD Picturecard / SD / SDHC / MMC SD / SDHC SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus compatible
Battery: AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended) AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended) NP-50 Li Ion battery AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
Weight (with batteries): 325g 345 g (12.2 oz) 205 g (7.2 oz) 285 g (10.1 oz)
Lowest Price: $159.95 $160.95 $197.95 $198.00
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Fujifilm S1500 User Reviews

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5
Out of 5
Excellent Camera!
- Reviewd on: 3/10/2010 12:00:00 AM By: Brenda L. Osborne
I bought this camera because I had a used Fuji Finepix S5200 that I wore out, but I loved it so much that I bought another Fuji. This does everything it did and more ... more zoom, more storage, and better pictures, plus a super macro in addition to the regular macro. The only things don't like is that the LCD screen is recessed slightly instead of flush, and I get my nose a little rubbed when I take a lot of pictures. Also, my other camera had pics for the settings - nighttime, portrait, etc. This ones doesn't, so you do have to have a little more know how. However, this one has a panoramic view setting that is awesome! For the price, you just can't beat it, especially if you are like me and are just learning.
5
Out of 5
Love this camera
- Reviewd on: 3/10/2010 12:00:00 AM By: Jane
Camera is easy to use and takes great pictures. It is easy to switch from still pictures to video.
5
Out of 5
Great camera even for amateur photographers
- Reviewd on: 3/9/2010 12:00:00 AM By: Christian Edmondson
This is a fantastic camera for the price, and even beginner photogs can leverage the advanced features in this camera.

This is the first crossover DSLR/pocket digital camera I have ever owned, and it has produced the best pictures of any digital camera I have purchased. (When I say "crossover", I mean that it is not really a DSLR camera but it has numerous features found on, and produces pictures as good as, many of the entry-level DSLR cameras.) At 10mp, it gives you as much detail as you will ever need for everyday pictures. The LCD screen on the back is big, and works well even in sunlight. You can also use the viewfinder if the sun is so bright that the LCD is not usable, which is an option you won't find in many of the pocket digital cameras these days. The image stabilization is fantastic, especially if you find yourself shooting most of your pictures freehand as I do.

The shooting modes give you a lot of flexibility. The auto mode will do everything for you...all you need to do is focus and shoot. Now there is not really a "focus" per-se, but when you find the center of your shot and hold the shutter button halfway down, it allows the camera to perfectly adjust and lock-in the autofocus before you click down the shutter button to execute the picture. There is also a panoramic mode, a movie mode, a fully manual mode, as well as other pre-programmed modes.

The zoom on this camera is excellent. It allows you to get great close-ups when you are fairly far away from your subject. I have found it to be excellent when shooting sports pictures from the sidelines, allowing me to get close enough to see facial expressions of the players on the field.

Although the camera does come with software that will assist you in downloading the pictures from the camera to your computer, I have found it is much easier to just pop out the SD card and have my computer read the SD card directly. This brings up what I consider to be the only shortcoming of this camera, which is the battery placement. The SD card slot and the battery compartment, in the same location, are under a small access door on the bottom of the camera. To get at the SD card or the batteries, you will need to have a flat stable surface to set the camera onto. That being said, it's not that big a deal. I have changed the batteries twice in the field, and if you have everything at hand (or if you have someone that will lend you a hand for a moment) you can change the batteries without setting the camera down. It's just a little awkward.

Overall this is a superb camera. For the price I do not believe you will find a better camera. To get better pictures and more features, you would have to jump to a true DSLR. A note about the S1500's replacement, the S1800...the S1800 is due out in a few weeks, and it may be worth the wait. The S1800 will cost about $50 more than the S1500, but you will get a lot of bang for that $50. Better zoom, larger LCD, 12mp instead of 10mp, 720p HD movie capture, as well as many more new features. If the S1500 is this good, I can hardly wait for the S1800!
5
Out of 5
camera
- Reviewd on: 3/7/2010 12:00:00 AM By: cecelia duncan
This camera is all that I expected it to be and more. I have owned a Fuji camera before and had it for several years. I was pleased with the old one and even more pleased with the new one. The auto scene recognition feature is a plus for me .I am not that familiar with different scene settings ,so having the camera adjust itself is a good feature for an amatuer.
1
Out of 5
No Diopter
- Reviewd on: 3/5/2010 12:00:00 AM By: Paul Boerger
Although it took very good pictures, without a diopter the S1500 was useless to this reading glasses wearer. The default was very blurry.