Fuji Finepix S1000FD review and ratings
Super zoom digital cameras like the Fuji Finepix S1000fd appeal to sports and wildlife photographers where it is not possible to get in close to the action. Therefore the extra power of the zoom lens gets you in closer.
The Finepix S1000fd is one of the cheaper super zoom cameras on the market. There are a number of reasons for this and you will find the camera lacks manual focus, has a 12x rather than a 18 or 20x zoom lens, has no wide angle capabilities and is also lacking in image stabilisation. This last feature is a bit of a surprise when you consider the number of cameras offering stabilisation right now.
With that list of missing features it will not surprise you to find that the Finepix S1000fd is a little easier to use than many of the cameras that fall into this bracket. Even so it does have manual exposure settings including aperture priority and shutter priority. It is these controls that give you options allowing you to produce creative photos.
Considering its price tag and manual controls the Finepix S1000fd could be considered an option for aspiring photographers who are looking to start a hobby in photography, but do not have the budget for a top of the range compact camera or a entry level Digital SLR camera.
An option with a much longer lens, more controls and features is the Olympus SP-570 UZ. I should point out that the SP-570 UZ is a more advanced digital camera and accordingly costs a fair bit more money than the Finepix S1000fd.
Rating: Average
Most of my test shots were good rather than stunning. The one shot I had a big issue with was the test with the lens fully extended. Although you do not need to use the full power of the lens for every shot the softness of the images I captured with the zoom fully extended proved to be disappointing.
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