Fuji FinePix S1500
Fuji FinePix S1500
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Hey! You should know that Fuji has released a newer version of this product: the Fuji FinePix S1800.
Fuji FinePix S1500
Editor's Review
The S1500 features a 12x wide-angle optical zoom with dual image stabilization and 10.0-megapixel resolution, and lets you get close to the action from any angle without losing picture quality. Face Detection and Auto Red-eye Removal ensure that every picture comes out perfect. Finally, a 2.7-inch LCD screen with Micro Thumbnail View makes taking and reviewing pictures a breeze. You'd benefit from taking a look at the updated S1800 or S2500 models.
Specifications
- 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)
- Part Number: F-FXS1500fdB-US-CD
- UPC: 074101484144
- Release Date: Apr 01, 2009
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Fuji FinePix S1500 Comments & Questions (write your own!)
Love this camera! (Diana Stocksen — 03/11/2012)
I really LOVE this camera I have had it for over a yr. I love taking pictures and it does a great job. I was really dissapointed when I went to use it the other day and the LCD screen displays grey and there is no picture preview you can still see through the view finder if you put it in that mode butI really like using the LCD screen. Any suggestions
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Taylor (09/16/2011)
This will probably seem really silly but. . . anyhoo. I just brought this camera and it was working fine but now when i take a picture it takes ages and comes up with a black screen that say's 'Processing' and the pictures are all out of focus. Have i just pressed a button by accident or something? Please help, i'm really confused!
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chrome film? (love pix — 09/10/2011)
I would like to know what to use the chrome setting for when you press on the F button?
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A very good camera if you can still find one. (Stev Zak — 08/12/2011)
I just bought this Fuji S1500 in a closed box where it had sat on some shelf at a retail store for two years. This camera works perfectly and is hugely entertaining and instructive. I previously owned an S2000 and I borrowed an S2950. Both were duds out of the box because insufficient time in development. The only decent post-S1500 Fuji is the S1800.
Please note...The editor has written, "Hey! You should know that Fuji has released a newer version of this product: the Fuji FinePix S1800." but this is wrong information. The Fuji S1000 and the Fuji S1500 were one line. Then a larger line was started with the S1600, the s1800, and so on, the last being a real dud, the current S2950. These were followed by a still larger line, all poor cameras, the latest being the S4000. The much more expensive and capable HS20 however, may be the best available superzoom in the world.
I also own some more expensive cameras such as an LX3 but this Fuji works well and is the most fun. It's too bad but I think mostly people with problems write in.
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Please note...The editor has written, "Hey! You should know that Fuji has released a newer version of this product: the Fuji FinePix S1800." but this is wrong information. The Fuji S1000 and the Fuji S1500 were one line. Then a larger line was started with the S1600, the s1800, and so on, the last being a real dud, the current S2950. These were followed by a still larger line, all poor cameras, the latest being the S4000. The much more expensive and capable HS20 however, may be the best available superzoom in the world.
I also own some more expensive cameras such as an LX3 but this Fuji works well and is the most fun. It's too bad but I think mostly people with problems write in.
Liam McCabe (08/15/2011)
Thanks for writing. Not sure where you're getting the information about lines/updates -- we follow all of this very closely, but we sometimes make mistakes. Please pass along the source of your info if you get a chance.
Here's how we see it: The S1800 came out about six months after the S1500, with pretty similar specs and performance, so we consider it a replacement. The S1800 may not have been the *direct* replacement, but we wanted to give visitors the option to navigate to the newer model if they chose. We've made a lot of updates to the site since then, and we have more elegant ways of helping users navigate, but that was the easiest way to do it back then.
The S2950 came out in the same batch as the S3200 and S4000 at CES 2011. I got a tour of Fuji's product booth and saw all these cameras there, so I'm 100% confident that they're all in the same generation.
And as far problems go -- yes, most people write in to complain rather than praise, but more people write in to complain about cheap Fuji superzooms than just about any other kind of camera, so there's probably something to the criticism. Glad it's working for you though.
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Here's how we see it: The S1800 came out about six months after the S1500, with pretty similar specs and performance, so we consider it a replacement. The S1800 may not have been the *direct* replacement, but we wanted to give visitors the option to navigate to the newer model if they chose. We've made a lot of updates to the site since then, and we have more elegant ways of helping users navigate, but that was the easiest way to do it back then.
The S2950 came out in the same batch as the S3200 and S4000 at CES 2011. I got a tour of Fuji's product booth and saw all these cameras there, so I'm 100% confident that they're all in the same generation.
And as far problems go -- yes, most people write in to complain rather than praise, but more people write in to complain about cheap Fuji superzooms than just about any other kind of camera, so there's probably something to the criticism. Glad it's working for you though.
Close up Photos (Lyn Baxter — 03/31/2011)
I really like this camera but am getting so frustrated in trying to take close-ups, what am I missing they all come out blurry. Can anyone give me any suggestions for settings, especially for flowers and animals that are not moving.
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Liam McCabe (03/31/2011)
You might just be too close for the camera to focus correctly. First, make sure it's in macro mode when you shoot -- the little flower symbol -- though if it's in Auto, the camera is probably doing that for you anyways. You could also try backing up a bit, and using the zoom to take a closer shot.
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Poor Performance S1500 (Barry Headley — 03/11/2011)
My S1500 drains fresh batteries within 24 hours in OFF mode Fuji service(?)says not to leave batteries in camera,so in essence between pictures remove batteries.I cannot repeat here what I called the service dept.,advisor but it;s back to Nikon from now on.
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broken camera (elizabeth — 11/15/2010)
it turns on and gets stuck at the fujifilm screen, is there a software/firmaware/driver i can use to update and reset the camera?
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by James DeRuvo (11/16/2010)
If there was one available, it would be here - fujifilmusa.com/support/Ser... I see no link for firmware update, so there probably isn't one yet. There is a link to contact Fuji support though.
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Photo File Sizes (Mary Ann — 10/24/2010)
Why are my photo file sizes so large with this camera? With my former Fuji S300, the file sizes were much smaller.
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Liam McCabe (10/25/2010)
It's the higher megapixel count -- more pixels means bigger files. You can reduce the size of the shots if you want, should be one of the main menu options. But you won't be able to blow up the shots as large.
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i need a camera that shots raw!!! (photo stundent K... — 10/12/2010)
Can it take raw pictures?
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Chris Weigl (10/13/2010)
No, it cannot.
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DO NOT BUY IT : SEVERE WARNING (123KATE — 09/26/2010)
this camera sucks do not buy it i got mine and it broke 2 moths after i bought it saying it had a zoom error then i took it in for repair for 3 weeks and it has come back now and i cant even get to turn on DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA ITS RIDICULOUS
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Cynthia (09/23/2010)
Has anyone had the problem with the S1500 of it reading a card error code.... and not letting you take any picutes.... no matter what card card I try to use??? Wonder if this would be under warranty???
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by James DeRuvo (09/23/2010)
Most official camera websites have a "service advisory" list under support which will show you what recalls are active. I'd start with fujifilm.com ...
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B. Meddows (09/23/2010)
I like the camera but I am having a problem copying pictures from the camera to my computer. It will copy and then will not copy. Please help.
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by James DeRuvo (09/23/2010)
I recommend using a USB card reader. Then it's a simple drag and drop.
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Penjelasan (eko — 09/17/2010)
Saya pengguna S1500 tapi hasil jepret selalu kurang tajam gambarnya bila pada posisi kurang pencahayaan, tapi bila lampu blitz dinyalakan gambar tampak terlalu terang dan warna tidak tajam, adakah solusinya atau memang S1500 hanya dirancang untuk mengabadikan di luar gedung yang banyak pencahayaan???
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by James DeRuvo (09/17/2010)
translation (via Google Translate) -
My users S1500 but the result is always less sharp snap pictures when the position is less lighting, but when the lights flash lit images seemed too bright and colors are not sharp, is there a solution or S1500 is designed only to perpetuate a lot of outdoor lighting?
Saya akan menyarankan percobaan dengan pengaturan program. Ada terikat menjadi cahaya rendah atau tersedia preset yang akan membantu Anda. Tapi memahami bahwa berkedip dirancang untuk kelompok-kelompok kecil dan portaits, jadi di luar dari sekitar 80-10 kaki, lampu kilat menghilang cukup cepat.
Diterjemahkan melalui Google Translate.
I would suggest experimenting with the program settings. There's bound to be a low or available light preset which will help you. But understand that flashes are designed for small groups and portaits, so outside of about 8-10 feet, the flash dissipates pretty rapidly.
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My users S1500 but the result is always less sharp snap pictures when the position is less lighting, but when the lights flash lit images seemed too bright and colors are not sharp, is there a solution or S1500 is designed only to perpetuate a lot of outdoor lighting?
Saya akan menyarankan percobaan dengan pengaturan program. Ada terikat menjadi cahaya rendah atau tersedia preset yang akan membantu Anda. Tapi memahami bahwa berkedip dirancang untuk kelompok-kelompok kecil dan portaits, jadi di luar dari sekitar 80-10 kaki, lampu kilat menghilang cukup cepat.
Diterjemahkan melalui Google Translate.
I would suggest experimenting with the program settings. There's bound to be a low or available light preset which will help you. But understand that flashes are designed for small groups and portaits, so outside of about 8-10 feet, the flash dissipates pretty rapidly.
Translated via Google Translate.
planning to buy (KBM — 08/25/2010)
I'm planning to buy it within next couple of week.What are the other cameras available in this price range in India..Is there any better option.I've no problem with bigger camera size.What i need is picture quality & different features to explore.please suggest.
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Camera won't turn on (labronner — 08/06/2010)
Just used this camera for the first time last night and took tons of pics (also, I was using rechargeable batteries). Tonight I decided to install "lithium" and I did change the battery type on the menu as directed. I turned camera off and returned an hour later, camera would not turn on. I finally decided to go back to the rechargeables(now fully charged) but nothing, the camera is unresponsive. The batteries are fully charged and I've re-installed them several times now, and yes, the batteries are in the proper chambers in the right direction. What's going on?
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by James DeRuvo (08/06/2010)
AS silly as it sounds, the contacts may be dirty. Try cleaning them with a pencil eraser. Also, check to see if the batteries are properly inserted. I inverted mine once. Easy to do in some models. ALso make sure the battery chamber door is properly closed.
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What eles could it be? (Erin — 09/27/2010)
I tried different batteries and using an eraser...This camera will not power on. I've had it for 3 months and it's been fantastic otherwise.
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Open camera (Oscar Sifuentes — 06/28/2010)
How do you open the camera to load new camera card? It seams to be stuck I cannot open it. I wanted to take the film to get it developed onto a disc
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by James DeRuvo (06/29/2010)
Look at the bottom of the camera I think you need to slide the door out before it pops up. Then you push in on the SD card to release it and it pops up (it even says "push to eject" near the card). If you can't open it, then I'd take it in to the camera store and have a tech open it.
And it's not film that can be developed. FYI. It's a digital card that has files on it that can be printed.
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And it's not film that can be developed. FYI. It's a digital card that has files on it that can be printed.
Fuji FinePix S 1500 (Ispas Magda — 04/01/2010)
Buna ziua
va rog daca are cineva manualul de utilijare pentru acest aparat fuji finepix S 1500
daca ar putea sa mi-l transmita pe adresa de e-mail magda_ispas@yahoo.com sau sa imi spuna de unde as putea sa il descarc
va multumesc
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va rog daca are cineva manualul de utilijare pentru acest aparat fuji finepix S 1500
daca ar putea sa mi-l transmita pe adresa de e-mail magda_ispas@yahoo.com sau sa imi spuna de unde as putea sa il descarc
va multumesc
by James DeRuvo (04/02/2010)
Translation: Hello
please if anyone has the manual for this device utilijare Fuji Finepix S 1500 where can I download it. thank you
Raspuns: Buna ziua. Puteţi descărca manualul de aici S1500 - fujifilm.com/support/digita... cu Google Translate
Answer: Hello. You can download the manual for the S1500 here - fujifilm.com/support/digita... Luck.
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please if anyone has the manual for this device utilijare Fuji Finepix S 1500 where can I download it. thank you
Raspuns: Buna ziua. Puteţi descărca manualul de aici S1500 - fujifilm.com/support/digita... cu Google Translate
Answer: Hello. You can download the manual for the S1500 here - fujifilm.com/support/digita... Luck.
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Steve Wetzel (03/17/2010)
I understand your frustration Mom. I have had the camera for 6 months now, and am not very pleased with it. What I once thought was user error I am quickly learning is the camera itself. Using the "F" button and selecting FinePix Color and then "Chrome" will give you more vibrant colors, but then the colors are off. Red becomes a shade of pink and so forth.
Sadly, I have it had too long to return. I do break it out every now then though. It gives me a greater appreciation for my three year old Canon PowerShot 720 IS.
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Sadly, I have it had too long to return. I do break it out every now then though. It gives me a greater appreciation for my three year old Canon PowerShot 720 IS.
by James DeRuvo (03/18/2010)
It's important to remember, however, that there are color differences from camera LCD to computer screen to printer. Each has a separate color "gamut," and unless you have all three calibrated to the right gamut, you'll end up with three different results. And if you think about it, you should. LCDs use transparent or backlit color, while the printed image is reflective. Two entirely different animals.
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One more thing ... (Steve Weztel — 03/17/2010)
Make sure you have the right cord. With all the specialty cords out there, I accidently just starting a cord that fits this camera - but is the wrong cord. Don't I feel like a bone-head. Thing is - I have no idea what the wrong cord is for now!!!
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by James DeRuvo (03/18/2010)
My recommendation is to go to Fujifilm.com and look up the accessories for the camera. It'll give you the proper model number and you can avoid the rest.
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What am I doing wrong? (Frustrated Mom — 02/28/2010)
What am I doing wrong? All of the pictures I take with this camera have a very "dull" appearance. No vibrancy in the color at all. I am definitely a novice and don't know much about all the settings. Any help would be much appreciated. I am debating purchasing a different camera and I've only had this one 3 months!
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by James DeRuvo (02/28/2010)
Do yourself a favor and give your camera manual a good, long read. Learning the various functions it has will allow you to use the camera to it's fullest potential and enable you to use the proper settings and scene selections for the proper settings for the lighting conditions you're using. Also, make sure your shooting with the light coming onto your subject and not into your camera. This will cause the lens to stop down, affecting the color and exposure.
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Flash to bright a real glow (JA Bacon — 02/20/2010)
My question is: I have been having a challenge with the camera indoors. When I use the flash the pictures turn out really bright. It's almost like I want to use a difuser, but no place to put one on the camera. Has anyone got any suggestions how I can take pics without my subjects glowing?
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by James DeRuvo (02/25/2010)
Go to the one hour photo and ask if they have any left over white plastic film canisters. Cut a slit in one that's just the size of that flash. Slide it on and voila ... instant diffuser.
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Flash settings (Andrew — 08/12/2010)
When shooting in Manual, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Custom modes you can change the distance (brightness) of the flash by pressing the menu button and selecting flash. You are given +2/3, +1/3t, 0, -1/3, and -2/3 options. This won't take the place of a diffuser but can help quite a bit.
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Saddie (02/17/2010)
Is this a good camera?
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Liam McCabe (02/24/2010)
Yes.
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NO! (Steve Wetzel — 03/17/2010)
No! Thsi Fuji camera was an experiment gone wrong. I'm sticking with Canon in the future.
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YESSSS (Trish — 10/02/2010)
This was my affordable answer to an SLR camera, i've taken great pictures outside at lacrosse and baseball and at the park and I've gotten some great pictures indoors at hockey.. love the panoramic and the face detection.. AMAZING for the price point! :)
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Baby Photos (Cassandra — 02/15/2010)
What is the best settings for close ups?
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by James DeRuvo (02/18/2010)
It should have a macro mode for real closeup photography. Or are you talking about closeup portraits? If so, then portrait mode is ideal.
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BATTERY TYPE (ARIK — 02/11/2010)
What the battery type of FUJIFILM S1500??
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Batteries (Christopher Morone — 03/26/2010)
It takes AA's. Alkaline batteries last a decent amount of time, but I'd invest in some rechargeables. There are many nowadays that are MORE powerful than alkalines! You CAN use lithium AA's too, but I find that that while they charge the flash in half the time, they don't last half as long as a good alkaline.
Bottom line: buy rechargeables, or invest in jumbo packs of your favorite brand of battery (Duracell, Energizer, Rayovac)
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Bottom line: buy rechargeables, or invest in jumbo packs of your favorite brand of battery (Duracell, Energizer, Rayovac)
action shots indoors (tina — 01/28/2010)
what is the best mode/setting to shoot in a hockey rink? I just purchased this camera for action shots and zoom but I get confused about aperature/iso/shutter speed, etc. thanks.
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by James DeRuvo (02/04/2010)
Well, sports setting is going to be troublesome because you're indoors. Which is why I would recommend natural light and make sure you prefocus and pan with the action. But try sport. You may get some good results as well. The nice thing about digital cameras is that if the shot isn't up to snuf, you just hit the delete button.
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Jennifer (12/15/2011)
I take 2 pictures and my batteries are dead. I'm not going to buy a big pack of batteries when every 2 pictures I have to reload them. This camera sucks!
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Does the Fuji S1500 take good fast action pictures? (kkay — 01/05/2010)
I feel like I am always missing the shot I want on my current camera.
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by James DeRuvo (01/06/2010)
Well, going to another point and shoot camera - with point and shoot shutter lag - isn't really the answer. It's learning to use your camera in a fashion that gets around it's lag time. Shutter lag is a way of life in point and shoots (DSLRs have none), but there are ways to combat it.
1. Prefocus. Hold down the shutter half way to get a prefocus of the image you're shooting. When it changes, prefocus again. This will speed up your camera's performance during picture taking since it won't have to autofocus before it shoots the shot.
2. Use faster SD cards. Yes, there are faster cards and it does make a difference in writing the image file to the card. This is especially key if you're taking multiple or burst images.
3. Pan with the action. You can create some pretty cool shots by panning with your shot, focusing on your subject. This will create the effect of your subject in sharp contrast to the blurry background.
4. Stick with 100-400 ISO. Going higher will cause more noise/grain in your shots, particularly in darker settings.
Doing these, particularly prefocusing and panning with the action will cut your shutter lag by as much as 80%.
Having said that, Fuji makes pretty good cameras in the S line. But if you want to make sure you catch the shot, you'll only do so by practicing prefocus or going with a DSLR.
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1. Prefocus. Hold down the shutter half way to get a prefocus of the image you're shooting. When it changes, prefocus again. This will speed up your camera's performance during picture taking since it won't have to autofocus before it shoots the shot.
2. Use faster SD cards. Yes, there are faster cards and it does make a difference in writing the image file to the card. This is especially key if you're taking multiple or burst images.
3. Pan with the action. You can create some pretty cool shots by panning with your shot, focusing on your subject. This will create the effect of your subject in sharp contrast to the blurry background.
4. Stick with 100-400 ISO. Going higher will cause more noise/grain in your shots, particularly in darker settings.
Doing these, particularly prefocusing and panning with the action will cut your shutter lag by as much as 80%.
Having said that, Fuji makes pretty good cameras in the S line. But if you want to make sure you catch the shot, you'll only do so by practicing prefocus or going with a DSLR.
Does the S1500 have red eye reduction and Smile detector? (Megzi — 12/29/2009)
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by James DeRuvo (01/08/2010)
It has "scene recognition" and "face detection." It also has both red eye reduction and red eye removal in camera, pretty nice.
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i cant get my pictures that i took n my camera. i cant review them on the computer or the camera. (ameliadavon — 12/23/2009)
i took pictures on my brand new fuji s1500 and whe i try to review the on the camera, it is saying read error? i dont no what to do. so i figured that maybe they will show on my computer instead but still nothing. maybe someone who has experience can explain to me what im doing wrong
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by James DeRuvo (12/24/2009)
Assuming you are using a memory card, did you format it first? If you didn't, the camera couldn't write to the card and as such, pictures aren't there. If you did, then I'd try resetting the camera. If that doesn't do it, take it back. You have an obvious lemon.
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Ian James (01/12/2010)
My new Fuji S1500 has the same issue. I have a 4gb Sandisk SDHC card in it that came with the camera. I can get SOME images out of it using an external card reader, but the rest are corrupt and wont display. Very frustrating when you know there are some memories you cant save. I formatted the card every time the error occurred but it continues to throw the READ ERROR message. Also when this happens the usb cable connection will not show the camera media. By the way Im a self employed computer technican so am quite capable with most things.
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why does my computer lock up when downloading pictures from my Fuji Finepix S1500? (arainey1 — 12/20/2009)
The download begins, but it then stops. Sometimes it will down load most of the pictures. Other times, it will lock up when it is downloading the first picture.
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zipperermisty3 (12/20/2009)
What program are you using? Windows or a photo program? May be your computer is too small HD...These are 10M Pictures.
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arainey1 (12/20/2009)
Thanks. My computer had xp, but I'm using the finepix software that came with the camera.
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zipperermisty3 (12/20/2009)
Is your computer big enough to hold the pictures? I know I am getting a new computer to help with the 10MP.
I use picasa to import my pictures. It's a Great Program for organizing.
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I use picasa to import my pictures. It's a Great Program for organizing.
Brenda Paro (12/21/2009)
I'd be willing to bet that it's an issue with your computer. I had a small laptop (not much memory, slow processor) that froze whenever I handled photos. It's just too much for it. Try closing out of other programs, that might help.
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Larry (12/21/2009)
Be sure to get a card reader and import your images using Picasa3 software which is free from Google! The card reader doesn't cost much and Picasa3 is free to download from the internet. Using a card reader solves ALL problems with getting your images from camera into computer.
Once all the images have been imported into Picasa3 in your computer, next remove the card from the reader, place it back into your camera and use the camera to reformat the card. That erases the images from the card so you can use it over and over. Some people use Picasa3 to reformat their cards, but I don't recommend it.
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Once all the images have been imported into Picasa3 in your computer, next remove the card from the reader, place it back into your camera and use the camera to reformat the card. That erases the images from the card so you can use it over and over. Some people use Picasa3 to reformat their cards, but I don't recommend it.
how do i charge my fuji s1500? (ameliadavon — 12/19/2009)
i plugged the usb cable in to the computer and it's not showing me anything about it charging
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Brenda Paro (12/21/2009)
Are you sure your USB plugs work?
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katherine (12/25/2009)
it only takes batteries
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Will they make an adapter ring for the S1500? (John — 11/12/2009)
Will they make an adapter ring for the S1500?
The S5100 has one and I'm able to use it with my 55mm lens
of varying types including a 2X telephoto.
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The S5100 has one and I'm able to use it with my 55mm lens
of varying types including a 2X telephoto.
by James DeRuvo (11/12/2009)
I wouldn't. Mostly, you'll make your lens 1-2 stops slower and it'll also lose some of it's sharpness.
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Adapter ring for the S1500 Fujifilm digital camera (simlstar2004 — 11/04/2009)
I have the S5100 Fujifilm digicam and it came with an adapter ring that holds 55mm filters as well as a 2X telephoto lense. I am hoping that Fujifilm will make an adapter ring for the S1500 as well. It would make it an exceptionally great camera setup for shooting more professional as well as artistic imagery.
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by James DeRuvo (11/05/2009)
Aside from a polarizer filter, I'm not much of a fan of filters anymore. Just about any effect you can create with filters, you can recreate in software. And it gives you the added benefit of an "undo" button if you don't care for the outcome.
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John (11/12/2009)
I also have a 2X telephoto that goes on my S5100 and quantaray filters plus polarizers as well.
I know from extensive experience you cannot create those effects digitally without some form of probably very expensive software. Filter lenses are cheap and you can get the effect you want right there as you shoot, not
when you get home.
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I know from extensive experience you cannot create those effects digitally without some form of probably very expensive software. Filter lenses are cheap and you can get the effect you want right there as you shoot, not
when you get home.
Which camera, the Canon a1100is or the Fuji s1500? (bobwed2 — 10/20/2009)
I am a old film using, SLR user who's not taken an SLR picture in 30 years. I've been using an old point and shoot 35mm. Now, I want a digital with a viewfinder. (All LCD's go dark when you put the sun behind you, as it should be.) I've narrowed my choices to the Canon A1100is and the Fuji S1500. Digitalcamera.com rates the A1000is (same model but earlier to the A1100is) and the S1500 as A-. In my photo situations it is hot and dusty. Which camera is most portable and can stand up to these conditions best? Any suggestions for cameras in this price range and has a viewfinder would be appreciated. (I don't understand why camera makers are making the viewfinder extinct, but not improving LDC's. I guess they all want to go out of business. What's the point of a camera you can't use?)BW
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by James DeRuvo (10/21/2009)
Well the A1000 is going to be more portable as it has a smaller zoom. But will it operate in warm and dusty conditions over the long term? Have you looked at the Olympus SW line? It's very robust in that it can take a drop from 5 feet, extremes in temperature, and even as deep as 33' underwater in some models. For extreme weather conditions, I think it's a better bet.
But given the two, it comes down to zoom vs. compact portability. Since you've mentioned the most portable as a criteria, I think that leaves the A1100is.
As for why is the viewfinder going the by wayside ... camera companies seem to think larger LCDs are better. But in my mind, the only thing the larger LCD really does is drain your battery faster. I too prefer the viewfinder.
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But given the two, it comes down to zoom vs. compact portability. Since you've mentioned the most portable as a criteria, I think that leaves the A1100is.
As for why is the viewfinder going the by wayside ... camera companies seem to think larger LCDs are better. But in my mind, the only thing the larger LCD really does is drain your battery faster. I too prefer the viewfinder.
I was faced with the same problem (Roy B — 03/30/2010)
I have both the Fuji S1500 and the Canon A1100IS. Initially I bought the Fuji but soon began to find the picture quality was lacking (lack of resolution or sharpness) and the contrast separation between objects just wasn't there. If the camera was used outdoors with lots of light the results were much better. Finally I bought the Canon A1100 on sale and was very pleased. It's a wonderful little camera that is truly P and S, with great, sharp images. It also allows a degree of setting control, is lighter, and much smaller but I miss the zoom the Fuji had. I guess you get what you pay for.
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There is a noice when using video mode. Even more if I use zoom. (jpburn17n — 10/06/2009)
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by James DeRuvo (10/07/2009)
Well, one of the reasons why audio is rarely present when zooming on a digital point and shoot is the motor noise. But if you're not zooming, it shouldn't really make any noise. Reset the camera. But in the end, it may need repair. Has it been dropped lately?
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Tsveta Koleva (10/19/2009)
I believe that the noise comes from the image stabilizer, it's working during video shoot and the motor buzz gets recorded. My brother has such issues with his camera (some Canon I think), but he can't turn the stabilizer off. Maybe the s1500 can do that, I'm not familiar with it.
Another thing is the zoom noise. You can't avoid it.
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Another thing is the zoom noise. You can't avoid it.
Sarah (07/26/2010)
I've just found out how to stop the zoom noise when making movies...Go into movie menu and change movie zoom type from optical to digital, don't know if it's possible to stop the stabilizer noise though.
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Madmann135 (12/20/2009)
Disclaimer: I do not own the camera but I am looking into purchasing it.
The audio mic is is actually picking up the camera operation noises, including the motor of the zoom, due to its bad placement.
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The audio mic is is actually picking up the camera operation noises, including the motor of the zoom, due to its bad placement.
is there a affordable digital camera that delivers everything i want in it (crazedmomma04 — 09/30/2009)
i love taking pics the kodak m753 7.0mp digital camera i have now is good but i need better for sports that my lil guy is playing this year. im looking for a camera around the $200 range or cheaper. for i am a single mom and dont want to blow all my money. but i need a camera that takes crisp clean non blurry pics in high actions in mid day and night. for there will b low lighting at times rain n snow. school pictures and we all know that kids dont hold still. i also love to take nature pics n well everything. but my camera now is lacking in some areas. please help me pick a good deal for my money and my memories. again this will be a camera for sports low and high lighting at night potraits vacations u name it. im open to all answers just dont want to be disappointed with my purchase like my last one...thank u
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by James DeRuvo (10/01/2009)
Well, I think we need to start with what your budget is. Also, do you want large zoom or a camera that fits in your pocketbook? And don't get caught up in the "more mega pixels is better" myth. I came across an interesting article today about how more mega pixels is not necessarily a good thing. According to Image Engineering ( 6mpixel.org/en/? ) ñ a company that does testing of digital cameras for photo magazines in Germany ñ the quality of digital pictures has steadily decreased since the state of the art was six megapixels back in 2004. And because they donít have a ìdog in this hunt,î they put forth a compelling argument for buying new digital cameras with less mega pixels and not more.
The argument is essentially this: CCD chips on point and shoot cameras a smaller and as such, fitting in more pixels causes them to lose light sensivity. Sure, thereís more data on the chip, but the chip canít absorb the light data and what it ends up with is a picture that has more noise than image quality. In addition, the more megapixels a camera has, the larger the lens it needs to provide the clarity it deserves and prevent diffraction due to a loss of detail with smaller apertures. But since weíre talking portable point and shoots here, those large lenses simply arenít being made.
Finally, with larger mega pixels comes longer saving time due to their requires huge storage capacity, or more compression if not storing images in RAW format. The result is a noisier image and a dissatisfied camera user who thirsts for high quality and speed but fell into the trap of "more must mean better."
In the end, relying on a smaller MP that can balance all these needs may indeed be a better answer.
So, let's start with what your budget is and how big a camera you really want?
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The argument is essentially this: CCD chips on point and shoot cameras a smaller and as such, fitting in more pixels causes them to lose light sensivity. Sure, thereís more data on the chip, but the chip canít absorb the light data and what it ends up with is a picture that has more noise than image quality. In addition, the more megapixels a camera has, the larger the lens it needs to provide the clarity it deserves and prevent diffraction due to a loss of detail with smaller apertures. But since weíre talking portable point and shoots here, those large lenses simply arenít being made.
Finally, with larger mega pixels comes longer saving time due to their requires huge storage capacity, or more compression if not storing images in RAW format. The result is a noisier image and a dissatisfied camera user who thirsts for high quality and speed but fell into the trap of "more must mean better."
In the end, relying on a smaller MP that can balance all these needs may indeed be a better answer.
So, let's start with what your budget is and how big a camera you really want?
Does the Fuji S1500 have a date stamp? (blitz — 09/08/2009)
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by James DeRuvo (09/09/2009)
Sort of. It's in the DPOF settings. Here's how you can print it:
To print the date of recording on pictures, press DISP/BACK in steps 1–2 to display the PictBridge menu (see
“Printing the DPOF Print Order,” below). Press the selector up or down to highlight PRINT WITH DATE s
and press MENU/OK to return to the PictBridge display (to print pictures without the date of recording, select
PRINT WITHOUT DATE). To ensure that the date is correct, set the camera clock before taking pictures.
1 Note
If no pictures are selected when the MENU/OK button is pressed, the camera will print one copy of the current
To print the print order created with K PRINT ORDER (DPOF) in the playback F-MODE menu
(pg. 77):
1 In the PictBridge display, press DISP/ BACK to open the PictBridge menu.
PICTBRIDGE
PRINT DPOF
PRINT WITH DATE
PRINT WITHOUT DATE
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To print the date of recording on pictures, press DISP/BACK in steps 1–2 to display the PictBridge menu (see
“Printing the DPOF Print Order,” below). Press the selector up or down to highlight PRINT WITH DATE s
and press MENU/OK to return to the PictBridge display (to print pictures without the date of recording, select
PRINT WITHOUT DATE). To ensure that the date is correct, set the camera clock before taking pictures.
1 Note
If no pictures are selected when the MENU/OK button is pressed, the camera will print one copy of the current
To print the print order created with K PRINT ORDER (DPOF) in the playback F-MODE menu
(pg. 77):
1 In the PictBridge display, press DISP/ BACK to open the PictBridge menu.
PICTBRIDGE
PRINT DPOF
PRINT WITH DATE
PRINT WITHOUT DATE
I have a brand new Fuji S1500- keep getting comminucation error when downloading pics (tlhoryza — 07/28/2009)
OKay this is a new camera I downloaded the software and was getting a communication error in Lcd screen on camera. So I uninstalled it and tried about three more times still nothing.Then I downloaded the update for that software it worked once when I hooked it up and I thought great problem solved.then the next day when I started up my computer back to square one when trying to download.
I then put card in my computer and it wouldnt' read it, I uninstalled the finepix software and it read the card,okay I thought I can live with that.
Next day try to do the same thing to download my pics computer won't read card even though it did last night and the fine pix software still not installed again.
I'm ready to pull my hair out!!!
I took the card from my old Kodak camera, could it in fact be the card is wakced on not the camera software?
When I contacted fuji by email the said camera needed to be fixed, and when I try there phone support can never get through-they suck by the way!
Any thought out there would be greatly appreciated
I have Vista by the way
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I then put card in my computer and it wouldnt' read it, I uninstalled the finepix software and it read the card,okay I thought I can live with that.
Next day try to do the same thing to download my pics computer won't read card even though it did last night and the fine pix software still not installed again.
I'm ready to pull my hair out!!!
I took the card from my old Kodak camera, could it in fact be the card is wakced on not the camera software?
When I contacted fuji by email the said camera needed to be fixed, and when I try there phone support can never get through-they suck by the way!
Any thought out there would be greatly appreciated
I have Vista by the way
by James DeRuvo (07/29/2009)
Well, I'd forget drivers adn connecting the camera. Use a card reader. Reformat the card and see if that helps. Check in your hardware manager to see if your USB port is having trouble (you'll see an "!" in yallow triangle). If so, you may need to remove it and let Windows reinstall it. Try another USB port. But a memory card reader is far better.
My hunch is that there's still some vestiges of of the driver left, even after uninstallng the drivers. Have you updated Vista? There are many digital camera drivers that don't work well with Vista until afte ryou've upgraded to SP1.
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My hunch is that there's still some vestiges of of the driver left, even after uninstallng the drivers. Have you updated Vista? There are many digital camera drivers that don't work well with Vista until afte ryou've upgraded to SP1.
Strkov (09/17/2009)
I have same problem , tried with Picassa , ACDsee , but the computer blocked . I still use XP Windows . I`m somehow convinced that the problem is the cameras firmware ? So It will be really good if someone have a solution. I ignore photo software and just import photos with Windows .
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SteveWetzel (11/23/2009)
Ahah! I have done this myself. The answer is very simple. The plug where the wire connects to the camera is stiff. Push it in, making sure it is fully-seated, and your problem will be solved! (I've done it 4 times myself - so don't feel bad).
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Yunde Shi (06/17/2010)
Thank you Steve!
Since my laptop was infected by "av security virus" this morning and I connected my FUJIFILM finepix s1500 to the laptop. At that time I could not even read pics from my camera, probably because of the virus or more likely due to the bad connection to my camera. So I doubt whether my camera was infected also :(
But the camera sometimes works for other computers. Your reply eliminate my confusion right away :)
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Since my laptop was infected by "av security virus" this morning and I connected my FUJIFILM finepix s1500 to the laptop. At that time I could not even read pics from my camera, probably because of the virus or more likely due to the bad connection to my camera. So I doubt whether my camera was infected also :(
But the camera sometimes works for other computers. Your reply eliminate my confusion right away :)
katiekatz (07/23/2011)
omgg ive been searching for answers for like an hour and no answer has been as clever as this one. so simple, yet people get this problem all the time. ur amazing! seriously. 1000 brownie points for you
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Shannon (12/25/2009)
Thank You Steve!
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Renie (01/04/2010)
thank you Stevo , was having the same problem till i read your post :D
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Novice user trying to decide between Fuji FinePix S1500, Canon SD780 and Olympus SP-565 UZ (Daisy — 07/24/2009)
I want a camera that shoots great b-day, family gatherings and vacation pictures, and has a good zoom (10+) and shoots short videos. I am a novice with a need for simple to use. I am reviewing the Fuji FinePix S1500, Canon SD780 and Olympus SP-565 UZ. I am also open to other models. Your comments are welcomed.
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by James DeRuvo (07/24/2009)
Well, it really depends on if you want a compact option or a more beefier one. The SD line makes great cameras, but I don't think the zoom is as large as your looking for. I've shot both the SP550 and SP560 and found them to be fine quality cameras. But they are a tad heavy.
Might I recommend the Canon G10 or Panasonic TZ3? Both are fairly compact and area popular with professionals looking for a compact back up camera.
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Might I recommend the Canon G10 or Panasonic TZ3? Both are fairly compact and area popular with professionals looking for a compact back up camera.
tsu (09/19/2009)
S1500 is an excellent camera. I am using it for more than a month. Other cameras with similar features are much more costlier. This has all the features and more, for a serious amateur photographer. If you are not looking for a DSLR, S1500 is a very good choice.
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nudi (04/07/2010)
i would advise u to choose the: Olympus SP-565 UZ Specs
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Can I use rechargealbe AA bateries in the S1500FD? (roy93042 — 07/17/2009)
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by James DeRuvo (07/17/2009)
According to the manual, the camera takes four AA alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. I'd go with the Ni-MH batts as lithiums will lose capacity over time.
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LateDave (09/04/2009)
Go to the website for Fujifilm. As James says, they explicitly allow NiMH as well as alkaline. They sell their own AC adapter, so there must be an input port for power--this *should* recharge the bats inside the camera, but I wouldn't bet on any of it without review. Download the manual. My old Fuji was a major power hog--killed sets of four good-quality alkaline batteries in a month or so of no use. A similar model of Fuji seems to need the AC adapter just to do downloads to a computer. Enjoy!
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Chas (12/19/2009)
Advise buying the PRECHARGED rechargeables which will hold a charge (reportedly) for up to 12 months (80% retention) and can be used right out of the package.
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IT WAS ADVERTISED AS AN "SLR TYPE" WHAT DOES THAT MEAN (conclif — 07/10/2009)
IS DIGITAL SLR "TYPE" THE SAME AS A DIGITAL SLR CAMERA?
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by James DeRuvo (07/11/2009)
No. It's an "ultrazoom" or "megazoom." It has a fixed zoom lens that isn't interchangable. It also uses a capture system, rather than a mirror reflex setup and interchangeable lenses like a true DSLR.
In essence, it's a point and shoot on steroids. A bridge between point and shoot cameras and DSLR for those who want a little more zoom, but who don't want to invest in a DSLR.
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In essence, it's a point and shoot on steroids. A bridge between point and shoot cameras and DSLR for those who want a little more zoom, but who don't want to invest in a DSLR.
A nanny mouse (11/17/2009)
SLR like refers to the cameras body. If you look at a SLR camera, and then look at a compact, and it is plain to see that it looks like a SLR. Hence, SLR like. However, a (S)ingle (L)ens (R)eflex has exchangeable lenses.
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Madmann135 (12/20/2009)
SLR = Single Lens Reflex
Meaning that instead of using two lenses, one for target acquisition (eye peace) and the other for taking the picture, the camera uses a mirror or prism to reflect the image into the target acquisition lens. As a result what you see in the eye peace of the Single Lens Reflex camera is what you get, or no sight-offset.
Unlike a true SLR camera the lens on this camera is fixed and therefore non-interchangeable with SLR camera lenses.
Disclaimer: I do not own the camera but I am looking into it for purchase.
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Meaning that instead of using two lenses, one for target acquisition (eye peace) and the other for taking the picture, the camera uses a mirror or prism to reflect the image into the target acquisition lens. As a result what you see in the eye peace of the Single Lens Reflex camera is what you get, or no sight-offset.
Unlike a true SLR camera the lens on this camera is fixed and therefore non-interchangeable with SLR camera lenses.
Disclaimer: I do not own the camera but I am looking into it for purchase.
I am a novice--is this the right camera for me? (ttrent46 — 05/30/2009)
I bought this camera on impulse and now that I have it I am afraid it's not a good choice for a beginner. I have only glanced through the manual and I don't understand all the jargon. It's still in the box--and I can return it. I want to take a photo class this summer, but I'm afraid this camera is too much for me.
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camera? (06/23/2009)
Most camera manuals are full of jargon. I think this would be a great camera to learn on in class.
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by James DeRuvo (06/25/2009)
I think you're just overwhelmed by what you read. Have you actually taken it out and taken pictures with it? Experimented with the various features? A class is an ideal atmosphere for this. I know a friend who has a Fuji and gets fantastic shots with it. Very simiar model. I agree with Camera on this. Just get out and take pictures with it and then decide if you want to return it.
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can the fuji S1500 camera take detailed close up pictures? (bengem — 05/01/2009)
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by James DeRuvo (05/02/2009)
Macro:
* Wide: Approx. 5cm - 3m / 2.0in. - 9.8ft.
* Telephoto: Approx. 80cm - 3m / 2.6ft. - 9.8ft.
Super Macro:
* Approx. 2cm - 1m / 0.8in. - 3.3ft.
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* Wide: Approx. 5cm - 3m / 2.0in. - 9.8ft.
* Telephoto: Approx. 80cm - 3m / 2.6ft. - 9.8ft.
Super Macro:
* Approx. 2cm - 1m / 0.8in. - 3.3ft.
Clear Close Up Pictures (Jacqui — 03/12/2010)
Can anyone tell me what settings I need to put my camera on for close up pictures. I am such a novice and have played around with the camera, looked at the manual and still I get blurred pictures.
I need to take close up pictures of jewellery for my website and thought this camera would be perfect!
Any instructions would be greatly appreciated and worth a try.
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I need to take close up pictures of jewellery for my website and thought this camera would be perfect!
Any instructions would be greatly appreciated and worth a try.
Joy Raskin (06/20/2010)
I have a S1500 camera and I was using it to take images of my jewelry. I still don't get the clear crisp sharpness I needed. I upgraded to a S1800 and it's even worst. I've had to go back to my 7 year old Olympus camera with only 4 pixels to get the clear crisp images I needed. I think I will need to spend serious money on a good Nikon camera.
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bengem (05/02/2009)
Thank you for your help. 2 cm or .8 in. is really close. Hopefully the pics are clear and detailed!. Thanks James
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Don (08/15/2009)
Can the S1500 take add on lenses
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ronnie (01/09/2010)
can you use the fuji s1500 as a web cam?
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idk (Richard — 05/08/2010)
dunno.
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What is the camera that would take clear pictures of miniatures (egsappy90 — 04/10/2009)
I really need a easy camera
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by James DeRuvo (04/15/2009)
Just about any camera with a decent macro will do, your bigger issue is to light them properly so they're "pop." I'd recommend saving another $80 and buying a good lightbox. Hammacher-Schlemmer has one which comes with a light kit, background and box for that price. It would be ideal.
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bobwed2 (10/20/2009)
I am an old film using SLR ametuer that hasn't taken a picture in 30 years. I've done my research. I want a digital with a viewfinder. I don't see the point in taking 300 shots off an LCD you can barely use to set up the shot with and then keep 2 or 3 of them. I walk and hike so hanging around over a scene means I will miss others up ahead. I am torn between two cameras: the Canon A1100is and the Fuji S1500. The main issue for me is their portability and their ability to handle the dust and heat of hiking. Both are rated A- by digitalcamera.com. Both are good, but which is best given the circumstance they will be expected to handle? Any other suggestions for cameras with viewfinders in this price range would be appreciated. BW
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Fuji FinePix S1500 Reviews
Fuji FinePix S1500 Reviews by Digital Camera-HQ Users
- 5.0 out of 5
Great bang for the buck
(D McGuire — 12/28/2009)
I bought this as a point n shoot moving to SLR for myself.
My son is always taking my Nikon CoolPix to school for yearbook photography, and being a seasoned 35mm hobby photographer, thought I would like something a little more then point n shoot. And wow, am I happy. It took me a few days playing with it and reading the (full digital) manual to learn the little tricks, but boy am I thrilled with the results. The quality with SRAuto is great, low lighting photos are really good as well.
I'm completely happy with my Christmas gift to myself.
But I do suggest reading the digital manual and playing with it for a day or two before you take it out for those images you really don't want to miss capturing.
- 2.0 out of 5
Not As Good As Previous Finepix Cameras
(Max G — 12/19/2009)
I have owned Fuji FinePix S3000 and S2800. Both excellent cameras. This S1500 has a very hard time focusing on pictures in the Macro or extra macro mode. Virtually have to take 15-20 pictures of one subject to get one decent copy. Also takes pictures of 'dust' on items which show up little white pixels when printing or viewing. Pictures come out very saturated and darker than real life. Overall pictures are not true to life as the previous Finepix cameras were. A real disappointment.
- 4.0 out of 5
Good product for the price!
(Karl Hisak — 12/10/2009)
I have recently bought this camera because it has a great price and I needed it for a small trip. I have found it good for the outdoors pictures but the indoors pictures taken with little lights or at night were not great.
- 5.0 out of 5
A few glitches, but durable, great quality.
(Zorina — 11/16/2009)
This is my second SLR.
It has a few glitches, but the quality is great and it is extremly durable:
I took it to the beach, I took great shots, but then I got it completely soaked and it works as it always does.
You just need to know how to use SLRs.
This camera was around one-hundred dollars at Brandsmart U.S.A.
I highly recommend this camera.
[Editor's note: This camera is generally not considered to be an SLR.]
- 4.0 out of 5
Excellent camera for the price!! Only one downfall...
(James — 10/22/2009)
Bought this camera last minute while visiting Washington DC. It took some great pictures and I love the look and feel of the camera. Didn't take long to learn how to use all the features without reading the manual. The only down fall I noticed is during playback of the videos I took. During playback you can hear the lens zooming in and out in the audio. This is due to the microphone being right above the lens. Not a big deal but kind of annoying when you hear it.
- 3.0 out of 5
Pretty good, but
(Neil — 10/18/2009)
I bought this camera about 2 months ago, overall I am very pleased with it, for the price, it takes very good photos. Unfortunately, I am now involved with a warranty claim with fuji as the the pictures developed a shadow in them. I am sure I just got a bad one, and if fuji handles the warranty well, I will come back and up my rating to the full 5 stars.
- 5.0 out of 5
AWESOME!!!
(marc selon — 09/19/2009)
...I have had a slew of image capturing devices....I just returned a Nikon today and found myself drawn to this camera....WOW!!!! This has to be the best buy for your money....I havent found anything to be unhappy about for its price range...actually....it leaves you with the feeling that you got WAY MORE than what you paid for. It also has a VERY solid feel and VERY classy touch:)
- 4.0 out of 5
Sharp images, excellent macro.
(Don — 08/29/2009)
Just purchased it today for my daughter, who is taking criminal justice classes and needed a camera with macro and crisp images. I am not disappointed. Using a tripod to eliminate the human factor (my shaky hands...), the camera can easily resolve Pass and Stow, Forever, and the Proclaim Liberty... inscription, as well as the detail in the wood support beam on the Liberty Bell Forever U.S. postage stamp. It should easily handle fingerprints without spending a fortune. It doesn't have a hot shoe, the flash doesn't automatically pop up when needed, and it won't accept screw-on filters. So what. I knew that when I purchased it. Additionally, the camera displays an icon to indicate that the flash may be needed due to slow shutter speeds.
The light weight, image stabilization, face recognition, and movie mode are just a few of the many features this little powerhouse offers.
Perhaps I should give my daughter my much larger Sony A100 to use instead.... :)
- 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic Value and Quality!
(Scott in the ATL — 08/24/2009)
I owned a 5000 Zoom until it was stolen. But, this S1500 obliterates it at every task. I shopped for weeks and feel that the nearest competing camera would cost 3 times as much.
It's hard to put into words how enjoyable the difference a 12x optical zoom makes! Incredible!
Yes, it produces stellar pictures, but the scope of features is so easy to learn and use.
I especially love the setting that allows me to take a photo at 3 inches, stand up and take a portrait then, swing around for a landscape all the while it is adjusting everything to produce wonderful photo's, automatically!
Naturally, a real photo enthusiast can manipulate the controls manually to produce a bevy of effects and expect it to perform wonderfully.
Thanks, Fuji...
An excellent value!
- 2.0 out of 5
Great camera but design flaw
(Roy Baker — 08/11/2009)
I bought this camera with high hopes. The picture quality turned out great. I've owned a Fuji S5700 previously and this new Fuji S1500 camera was a big step up. But I was so disappointed with the need to activate the flash manually in the S1500. If you forget to activate the pop up flash first, you can easily ruin a picture. I wonder if Fuji overlooked this? I ended up disappointed and returned the camera to the dealer who was also unaware of this missing feature.
- 5.0 out of 5
Great
(Rosen — 07/11/2009)
This is my 3rd week with this excellent camera ... I like it ...
- 5.0 out of 5
I love this camera!
(shari — 07/06/2009)
I have taken some of the most awesome photo's with this camera. Close ups, serious zooms, even a picture of the moon...with detail! Last night (4th of July), I captured some incredible (and clear) fireworks displays. That was very exciting. When showing my photo's, I constantly hear, "Wow, that's a great camera". Great deal, for under $200.00. My only issue is that my camera did not come with a lens cover. Not sure if that's standard or not, but I'd feel better if I could protect the lens.
- 4.0 out of 5
My Fuji S1500
(Steve Robson — 05/08/2009)
Nice little camera. Having a s1000fd as well, I like the overall design and feel of the camera. Once I got used to the extra features locations, the camera was nice to use. Thee is one weak spot on this camera to look out for. It is the battery/ memory card lock at the battery door. Watch out that you do not drop it in this area or the small pins that hold the door shut can break. On my S1000fd, I now use an elasic band to hold the door shut because of it dropping in that area. Other then that, it makes for a great camera for a person wanting a D-SLR type camera but at both a lower cost and lighter weight.
The added refinements on this model like the image stablizing is a nice up-grade from the older s1000fd.
Highly recommended!
- 5.0 out of 5
Great quality for the price
(Jennifer — 04/13/2009)
I think this camera taked EXCELLENT pictures. I have only owned it for a week but I can say that ALL the pictures I have taken have been in excellent quality :)
