Connectivity
Software (6.5)
The Fuji FinePix S7000 comes with FinePix SF Version 4.1d for both Windows and Mac OS. This software is relatively easy to navigate and is geared towards the most popular image utilization options: slide shows, printing, and image CDs. It gives the basic options, but if you’re hoping to accomplish anything even slightly more advanced I would suggest using a more sophisticated software suite, such as any Adobe product.

Jacks, ports, plugs (7.0)
The Fuji FinePix S7000 model uses four AA batteries. Unlike some other camera models, the S7000 does not have a battery charger. It would probably be wise to purchase a AA rechargeable battery set with a re-charger. Another option is to purchase an AC power adapter that can plug into the DC Input 5V socket. Among the output/input options is an A/V output socket that connects the camera to a television using the A/V cable included in the package. To download your images if you don’t have a card reader, you can use the included USB cable (mini B) to connect your camera to a computer.

Direct Print Options (6.5)
The Direct Print Option on the Fuji FinePix S7000 allows the user to record specifications for printing, but doesn’t offer the option to specify multiple prints. I would assume multiple image capability is a key component to this feature, but Fujifilm apparently does not.

Memory (7.5)
The Fuji FinePix S7000 has two media options: the xD-Picture Card and a Microdrive that conforms to the CompactFlash type II standard. I love that you can use two different media types with this digital camera; it opens up your options so much more. The camera comes with a 16MB card, but you will certainly want to buy a bigger card to save yourself some grief later when you realize how limited that size really is.

Other Features (8.5)
The ever-popular Self-timer mode was not left out of the S7000 and even has two settings to choose from. Depending on what you’re shooting, you can choose to have the picture taken after 10 seconds or two seconds. The self-timer light on the end of the handgrip blinks to indicate that the function is activated and the picture will be taken.

The Fuji FinePix S7000 has a very distinctive Multiple exposure function that few cameras on today’s market offer. It appears much like a double exposed image taken with a film camera. Accessed through the camera’s Menu button, the user can turn the function On or Off. After the first image is taken, a preview function shows the following images layered on top of the existing photograph. The user can use the left and right arrow buttons to take more images or go back and remove one, and there is no limit to the number of images that can be layered.