Digital Camera Review

Digital Camera Review

If you’re on the fence between a point-and-shoot and a digital SLR, the Fuji FinePix S7000 may be your dream come true. With 6.3 megapixels of effective resolution, Fujifilm’s Super CCD HR (High Resolution) image sensor, and 6x optical zoom, there is a lot to sink your teeth into without having to make the big SLR commitment. With an MSRP of $559, Fujifilm is looking to attract the user who is serious about their photography, but not necessarily looking to make a living with it.
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Likes

-Multiple exposure function
-Familiar SLR-like design and layout
-Impressive four setting Burst mode with 3.3 frames per second shooting capability

Dislikes

 -Lousy ISO settings (especially with the reduced resolution 800!)
-Slow speed timing
-Color representation wasn’t very accurate

Conclusion
The Fuji FinePix S7000 is a chameleon of sorts, and can mold itself into nearly anything you want it to be. Falling into the SLR-like category, this digital camera has many of the same features as an SLR: body size and shape, manual control options, and physical features. Nevertheless, it retains the ability to “dumb down” to point-and-shoot level. However, I feel that Fujifilm is almost spreading itself too thin with this model. The problem that arises is that certain features are available and will come close, but do not follow through as reliable features.

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