Manufacturer's Description
Fujifilm introduces the FinePix S7000 Zoom, and with it the most heavyweight imaging capability ever seen in a 'prosumer' camera. Building on the success and with all the features of the FinePix S602 Zoom - including full manual control and 6x optical zoom - the FinePix S7000 Zoom's Super CCD HR sensor produces an exceptional 6 million effective pixel (12 million recorded pixel) output.
Even before Fujifilm's Super CCD signal processing technology takes control of the image, photographs taken with this camera will possess a class-leading 6 million pixels. After the Super CCD HR has processed the file, the image output is an impressive 12 million pixels - allowing the user to enlarge to 10" x 15", representing gallery-size print dimensions.
This camera offers a serious digital alternative to a film SLR. A compact and ergonomic tool for professional photographers, the FinePix S7000 Zoom also represents an irresistible package for the ambitiously minded newcomer to digital photography. If you have a talent for photography, the last thing you need is to be constrained by your camera.
The FinePix S7000 Zoom's manual modes enable you to exert creative control over aperture, focusing shutter speed and flash. This, combined with the Super EBC 6x optical Fujinon lens, means that even the most ambitious images can become a reality. If you stop at nothing in pursuit of quality, the FinePix S7000 Zoom's RAW mode stores images exactly as they were recorded, pixel by pixel, every time.
Fujifilm's Super CCD HR technology also delivers the renowned Fujifilm colour reproduction, and the sensitive octagonal diodes ensure that images are awash with accurate detail, even in low-light situations.
The FinePix S7000 Zoom offers everything the serious user wants, with a cable release socket, external flash and truly outstanding Super EBC optics. The camera also boasts VGA digital movie mode, recording at 30 frames per second (fps), with sound. An added bonus is the dual card slot, enabling the use of both xD-Picture Card and CompactFlash/IBM Microdrive cards, a combination of formats that will soon be capable of carrying several gigabytes of memory.
Box Contents
FinePix S7000 Zoom
16MB xD-Picture Card
4 x AA type alkaline batteries
Shoulder strap
Lens cap
Lens cap holder
USB cable
A/V cable
CD-ROM.
Customer Reviews
Fantastic camera and a joy to use., June 20, 2005
Reviewer: A electronics & photo fan from Worthing, West Sussex UK
I bought this camera in Feb 05 just before a trip to the Galapagos Islands. I wanted something that would take great shots but be lighter than all my old SLR kit. This camera replaced it all in a 600 gram package.
The camera is easy to use for point and shoot but you can get as creative as you like too.
The results I got were really good. I've used it for sporting events since and have captured some great action shots using the 'last five' feature.
I would say if you enjoy photography but don't want to splash out on a full digital SLR this is the next best thing. Unless you spend a fortune on the SLR you'll probably get better pictures with this anyway.
The trim feature is great too. Take a photo on maximum quality and maximum zoom then trim it to get even more zoom.
I took heed of warnings about battery use so bought 2 sets of 2300mah batteries and a fast charger. So far I have never been caught short. I also got two 512meg memory cards.
In summary if you are looking to get into high quality digital photography and like to experiment rather than just trust the camera this is the one for you (but you can let the camera do all the work if you want)!
