Fuji FinePix S2550
Fuji FinePix S2550
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Hey! You should know that Fuji has released a newer version of this product: the Fujifilm FinePix S2950.
Fuji FinePix S2550
Editor's Review
The S2500/S2550 has been replaced by the S2950. Here's what we had to say about it last year:
Specifications
- 12 megapixels
- 18x optical zoom
- Dual image stabilization
- 3-inch LCD monitor
- Electronic viewfinder
- 720p HD video
- Continuous shooting up to 8 fps
- HDMI output
- Captures to SD/SDHC memory cards
- 4x AA batteries
- Release Date: Feb 28, 2010
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Fuji FinePix S2550 Comments & Questions (write your own!)
finepix S2550HD camera (John Gordon — 11/29/2011)
why is my finepix S2550HD camera not storing? If i snapped with it, it would store files but not viewable...And after some while, the last picture taken would freeze on the screen and i wont be able to do anything except i remove the batteries. Infact, i dont know the kind of batteries to use..can someone help me?
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rapid battery discharging (lisa — 09/04/2011)
just bought s2500. using new nimh 2300 rechargeable batteries. take maybe 20 pictures and the batteries are discharged. is this normal? how many pictures should these batteries take?
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s2500 battery drain (lisa — 09/03/2011)
just purchased s2500. new charged nimh 2300 mah rechargeable batteries. i take around 30 pictures and the batteries are discharged.
should i take the camera back?
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should i take the camera back?
batteries (nathan — 09/13/2011)
Lisa,
I own and use the Fuji Finepix S2550HD... when using the rechargeables you must switch battery types from the menu the settin may need to be corrected... but on a single charge from my batteries I can shot up to 1300 photos before expiring... also be aware of shooting types... if you are using alot of flash that drains it fast... or shooting videos...
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I own and use the Fuji Finepix S2550HD... when using the rechargeables you must switch battery types from the menu the settin may need to be corrected... but on a single charge from my batteries I can shot up to 1300 photos before expiring... also be aware of shooting types... if you are using alot of flash that drains it fast... or shooting videos...
hello (jesz — 08/11/2011)
is there a possible way to replace the flash bulb in my fuji cam? coz the flash is not that strong anymore.
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RAKESH (08/09/2011)
I have Fujifilm FinePix S2550HD camera.Is this camera can blur the backgrounds???
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Liam McCabe (08/10/2011)
Not really. This is just a point and shoot with a long zoom lens. If you take a close-up of a person or flower against a background that's a few feet away, it might blur. But you generally need a much, much larger sensor (like in a dSLR) to get the shallow depth of field that you want.
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Hard reset available for 2500HD? (Khalid — 07/21/2011)
My S2500HD is not turning on. Sliding the power switch or holding down the "play" button merely cause the screen to flash on then immediately back off again. Tried swapping and even removing the memory card, tried removing the batteries for nearly 15min, but no luck. When problem first occurred, I just switched on, then lens automatically popped out and extended to full tele.
Any "hard reset" available for this camera?
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Any "hard reset" available for this camera?
Gerald Breaux (02/22/2011)
i have a purple screen
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Best camera for soccer pics (Donna — 02/19/2011)
I am looking for a Fuji camera that will take great action soccer photos both indoors and out. I have the s700 and LOVE it, but mine is simply wearing out from nearly 4 years of excessive use.
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camera want turn on (thomas waguespacj — 02/17/2011)
my camera keeps signing turn off and retry again
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PLZ HELP I CANT FIND ANYWHERE (nick — 02/12/2011)
i have a s2550, is there better lenses for this camara i can purchase?
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Liam McCabe (02/14/2011)
This is a fixed-lens camera -- there's no way that you can swap out different lenses.
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In depth manual for S2500 (Kathy Screen — 01/31/2011)
I have the Fujifilm s2500 and was wondering were I can purchase an in depth manual for this camera?
Not the one that came with the camera, but similar to the How to take Pictures for Dummies manual specific to this camera?
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Not the one that came with the camera, but similar to the How to take Pictures for Dummies manual specific to this camera?
Liam McCabe (01/31/2011)
I'm not sure that they'd make an in-depth guide for this kind of camera -- any decent how-to guide should cover it, as there's not much special about it. It has the standard shutter priority, aperture priority, and manual modes. The same principles apply from camera to camera.
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max aperture of f3.1? (Nathan B — 01/19/2011)
I'm surprised the largest aperture is 3.1 instead of 2.8. Should I be? Does it matter (for the amateur weekend hobbyist?)
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Liam McCabe (01/19/2011)
That's pretty standard for a camera like this, I'm not surprised. No, it's not ideal, but it's also a result of the corner-cutting they have to do to offer such huge-zooming cameras for such low prices. It probably won't matter -- if you're outdoors taking casual shots for your own use, you won't notice. But it does make indoor/low-light shooting more difficult.
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Which one is better Fuzi S2500HD, Fuzi S2000HD and Olympus SP600UZ (Sachan — 12/23/2010)
Which one is better Olympus SP600UZ, Fuzi S2500HD and Fuzi S2000HD ? i have to buy a new camera...please suggest me in low light which will be better and over all which one will be better ?
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Fujifilm S2800HD (Sing-Sing — 12/15/2010)
Hi, what is the different between Fuji S2500HD and S2800HD?
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Liam McCabe (12/15/2010)
S2800HD has more megapixels, and ironically, worse picture quality because of it.
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larry (12/12/2010)
what is better fuji finepix s2800 of panasonic lumix zs6
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Liam McCabe (12/13/2010)
Panasonic, all the way.
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Looking to buy (Kevin — 11/30/2010)
what is the difference between the s2500 hd and a s2550
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Liam McCabe (12/01/2010)
Nothing, no difference at all. The HD tag is a marketing gimmick. It shoots HD video, but so do 70% of all digital cameras these days.
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Robert Huebel (11/22/2010)
Does anyone know how or what can be done to get photo's from this camera to be imprinted with a date. Love the camera, but need the date stamped on each picture.
bob 11-21-10
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bob 11-21-10
by James DeRuvo (11/23/2010)
If your printer is PICTBRIDGE compatible, you can connect the camera directly to your printer and print it, with an option of printing the date on each image. Look on page 60 of the manual for how.
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joycerollins74@yahoo.com (Joyce Rollins — 11/11/2010)
I have Fine Pix S2000 10 mixels with 15 optic zoom and it is an awesome camera. It is the ditgal camera I have ever bought. It has lasted me almost 2 yrs. I just need something with with more zoom power and I think this will be a great camera as well
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by James DeRuvo (11/11/2010)
Well just remember, the longer the zoom, slower the lens and the greater the lens shake. And with 10 MP, you have some wiggle room to just zoom as far as you can and then crop in software.
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Katy (11/07/2010)
What is a better camera?
GE X5, fuji s2500 or nikon l110?
I am a novice, want a good camera for less than £180.
I'd like one with high optical zoom, and mps.
Can you tell me differences?
I want it for taking to concerts to film, and its needs to be able to do good job from far back!!!
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GE X5, fuji s2500 or nikon l110?
I am a novice, want a good camera for less than £180.
I'd like one with high optical zoom, and mps.
Can you tell me differences?
I want it for taking to concerts to film, and its needs to be able to do good job from far back!!!
Liam McCabe (11/08/2010)
Hi Katy -- we don't cover GE cameras so I don't know much about the X5. S2500 and L110 are similar in terms of performance, which is not great -- blurry pics in low-light for sure -- but that's the tradeoff for low-cost cameras with a big zoom. The Nikon has a better build quality, so that might be the better option for you. You might not be so pleased with the results filming at concerts...if you can, try to save a bit more for a better camera, like the Canon SX20 or Panasonic FZ35.
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Memory cards (Linda Davis — 11/06/2010)
Will the s2500 take 8GB memoray card?
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Liam McCabe (11/08/2010)
Yes
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S2500 *GB SDHC Card (Linda Davis — 11/08/2010)
Thank you for your reply. I bought the card for my old camera and it was not compatible. Glad it won't go to waste.
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rechargeable battery recommendations? (k Brown — 10/26/2010)
I am having trouble with using rechargeable batteries in this camera what power rating batteries should i need?
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by James DeRuvo (10/27/2010)
Fuji recommends rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. So make sure you're using these types. You can also go with Lithium Ions, but make sure they have an mAh of at least 2500.
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Difference in cameras (Frank M Solorzano — 10/14/2010)
What is the difference between a Fuji S2550 and a S2550HD?
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Liam McCabe (10/15/2010)
Nothing, same camera. The HD tag is just some marketing mumbo jumbo. It shoots HD video, but so do most cameras these days.
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Kathy (10/11/2010)
I just purchased the 2500 s2500 for my daughter as a gift....we you look through the LCD you see blue fuzzy dots...is that normal...i haven't printed a picture yet so I am not sure on the quality...I am worried that it is not going to be a good camera for her...she wants it to take on her study abroad journey....any suggestions or comments on this problem... Thanks
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Karla (12/01/2010)
I just bought this camera (S2500 HD) & I was having the same issue, but when you take the photo, the blue fuzzy's are not there. Try pressing down on the shutter to get the blur out before you press the shutter all the way, it seems to go away after that.
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poupetec (10/06/2010)
i have 2 questions how can picture with shutter speed technical and artistic with this camera S2500. next question when i need to take picture with shallow and high depth of field what do i do
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by James DeRuvo (10/07/2010)
You can't really nail real depth of field without being able to adjust the fstop manually and even then, you won't get fast enough or shallow enough depth of field. You can move your subject farther away from the background. That's a way to cheat it some.
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mike berens (09/15/2010)
what is the difference between the Fuji S2500 and the Fuji S2550?
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Batteries (Charlie D — 09/10/2010)
how long can you use the camera before you must change the batteries?
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by James DeRuvo (09/11/2010)
Depends on the type batteries used, the kinds of pictures you take, if video, etc. Here's a general roadmap, but in the end your mileage will always vary.
michaelbluejay.com/batteries/
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michaelbluejay.com/batteries/
MACRO MODE (VICKY MCGUFFIN — 09/05/2010)
I AM WANTING THIS CAMERA TO TAKE CLOSE UP PICS OF JEWELRY. WILL THIS DO THE TRICK
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Liam McCabe (09/07/2010)
If it's mainly for macro shooting, you really don't need a camera with such a large zoom. Go with a smaller camera like the Canon SD1300, or even the Canon A3100.
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Nate (08/27/2010)
Hey guys can someone please help me what is the major difference between the fuji s2500 and the s1800 same zoom and screen size so why is the s2500 more?? Please help
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Liam McCabe (08/27/2010)
It has the HDMI output, that's the only difference on the spec sheet. If you want to watch your videos and look at your pictures on an HDTV, the HDMI output is handy. Otherwise, no difference.
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Fujifilm s2500/2550 (Skip — 08/10/2010)
Thank you for your reply. Upon further research online I finally found out the answer (I hope). In some markets the s2550 HD is called the s2500 HD. I live in Thailand and over here it's referred to the s2500 HD. I found this answer on just one site so I hope it's correct.
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s2500/s2550 (Skip — 08/10/2010)
What is the difference between the two? Whenever I click on "buy" for 2500 I get a site that says s2550.
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Liam McCabe (08/10/2010)
Hmm...I think they're the same, but thanks for the heads up, this is a problem we need to look into. But I do think that they're almost the same camera.
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S1500, S1800, S2550 all the same price on Amazon right now, which one? (Cat913 — 08/08/2010)
Since the named 3 cameras are all the same price (+/- $20), which one would give me the best image quality (indoors)? Are the speeds pretty much all the same? I was set on a Casio FH100 until I learned that it doesn't have an auto mode. I want a beginner camera but not just a basic p&S.
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by James DeRuvo (08/09/2010)
That would be brws to me since my FH100 has an auto mode. I use it all the time.
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really? (cat913 — 08/10/2010)
Cnet.com says on their video that if you are looking for an auto point and shoot, you won't find it here. I was immediately turned on to them because of their low light performance, but when I heard that it had no auto mode, I started to look elsewhere. I'm assuming you would recommend the casio over any of the fugi's I mentioned?
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cat913 (08/10/2010)
Oh, and would you pay $100 for the casio over the fugis because that is what I am looking at?.
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Kitty (08/06/2010)
Thanks! I think you're right. I'll definitely check out the ZS5, since it has all the features I want.
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Blue speckles. (Rhonda — 08/06/2010)
My s2500hd has tones of blue speckles when I'm viewing it though the LCD. This happens at night and any dark object during the day. The pictures when taken are also 9/10 blurred on auto and sometimes pixelated with blue speckles and the video capture is speckled blue on dark colour objects too. Help!
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by James DeRuvo (08/07/2010)
Easy - could be your white balance is off. Reset the camera back to factory defaults.
Difficult - your CCD is failing and it needs repair. Hopefully it's under warranty.
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Difficult - your CCD is failing and it needs repair. Hopefully it's under warranty.
D/SLR?? (josh — 08/04/2010)
soo is this not a SLR or DSLR??
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by James DeRuvo (08/04/2010)
No, it's not. It's an ultra zoom point and shoot. A DSLR has a mirror and shutter which flips up out of the way so the image can be exposed to the camera chip. DSLRs also have much larger chips (some full frame), faster lenses, optical viewfinders, rather than video based, and multiple processors for better processing.
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Multiple Speed Shots (John — 07/24/2010)
Is this camera any good for taking action shots - for example I am looking for something good (but low cost) that can take multiple shots for taking pictures of horses showjumping.
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by James DeRuvo (07/29/2010)
Shutter lag isn't bad at about .39, but the continuous shooting speed is only 1.3 fps. Then again, you won't get much better unless you use a DSLR.
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Lisa (08/06/2010)
I love this camera for action shots... I have taken pics at football games from halfway up the stands and had other parents ask me to take pics of their kids! The zoom is great and I have never had any problems getting just the right shot!
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Thanks (Timbo — 11/09/2010)
Lisa, thanks for your comment. I have been looking everywhere to find out if this is a good camera for action shots... yours is the 1st I have found. You have just convinced me this is the camera to buy. Thank You :)
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A Question Over Cameras . . . (Kitty — 07/15/2010)
I'm a novice photographer, and I'd like to invest in a good-quality (but cheap) camera. I would like versatility so I'd be able to take good macro, portrait, and landscape shots. I'd like to know what anyone would recommend as I'm torn between the Fuji s1600, s2500, s8100sd.
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Chris Weigl (07/16/2010)
The s8100 is an older model, but if you're okay with the slightly larger and heavier body you can probably find it discounted. Between the other two it's really a toss up. They're about equivalent, although neither is especially noteworthy. I'm not entirely convinced you need a superzoom like these. You would be better served by a smaller camera with possibly less zoom but a faster lens and better image quality.
Take a look at the panasonic ZS5.
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Take a look at the panasonic ZS5.
Kitty (07/18/2010)
Hmm . . . I definitely like the ZS5, especially all the cool modes and custom options, but I think a camera that takes AA batteries would be a better fit for me. That way I could carry batteries with me in case they run out, instead of having to wait until I get home to charge the camera. I'm new to photography, but I would like to get a nice camera that would allow me to grow my skills and become more serious, instead of a simple point-and-shoot that I've had before; if you think the ZS5 is a better camera than the s8100 or the s1800, I'm wondering if there's anything similar to ZS5 that takes AAs.
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Mitch (08/06/2010)
Hi Kitty,
My experience with any camera, despite battery type, is that extra batteries are always important. With the propritary batteries there are always aftermarket chargers and extra batteries availible. I always have a charger that can charge from my lighter receptor in any vehicle, and at least one extra battery. so having AA has not been an issue. I am usually able to purchase an extra batt+charger for less than $20 on ebay with no problem for any of our family's cameras.
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My experience with any camera, despite battery type, is that extra batteries are always important. With the propritary batteries there are always aftermarket chargers and extra batteries availible. I always have a charger that can charge from my lighter receptor in any vehicle, and at least one extra battery. so having AA has not been an issue. I am usually able to purchase an extra batt+charger for less than $20 on ebay with no problem for any of our family's cameras.
picture quality of fuji s2500 (billr — 07/05/2010)
I plan to take wildlife pictures and enlarge them to 8x10 or 10x14 or bigger if possible. Has anybody done this with this camera and how good are they. I am comparing this to Canon sx20 with similar zoom and mp, and Nikon p100 that has less mp and more zoom. Is this fuji comparable?
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by James DeRuvo (07/06/2010)
THe Nikon P series has trouble in low light. So I'd go with the SX20.
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Maria (07/04/2010)
I haven't spoken with my son as this was going to be a surprise for his eighth grade graduation. He already has the hand held compact camera so I was hoping to get him something a little more advanced. We often go on hikes and he has a real artistic eye so the camera he has is not quite good enough for those situations. He has voiced an interest in possibly minoring in photography when he goes to college for animation so I wanted to get him something that would allow for good 8 x 10's for him to start a photography portfolio. I don't want to go to the more advanced camera's just yet in case he changes his mind. My concern is that the photos will not be good enough to enlarge. Is the S2550HD a good camera for his needs?
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by James DeRuvo (07/06/2010)
Another point and shoot, even a larger lensed one really isn't going to help him. He needs a DSLR which will give him not only manual options, but a faster lens and RAW capability. If a new DSLR is outside your pricerange, then perhaps you'd be served to get an older DSLR like a Canon XS. Then, as he improves, he can get a better body and still use the lenses he has.
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Maria (07/02/2010)
I am looking into the Fuji S2550HD for my 14 year old who has been dabbling in photography with his Cannon Sure Shot for the past 2 years. I am looking for a more significant zoom with clear images for when he takes his scenic photos. Getting mixed feelings about the reviews of the Fuji cameras. Any suggestions?
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Chris Weigl (07/02/2010)
The Fuji has gotten pretty good reviews although there are some reports that it's a little slow. Have you talked with your son about the purchase? I ask because he may very well want a more compact camera than something like the bulky, unpocketable s2500. Although long zooms look good on paper, they actually aren't all that handy for day to day shooting. Shooting at any more than 300mm handheld will be a challenge anyway (the s2500 goes to 500mm).
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ryan (06/29/2010)
i want big mps and big zoom. i like the look of the S2500 and the S1800 but i want some input on what is the best camera, of any maker, for around $200 and hopefully with the same look.
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by James DeRuvo (06/29/2010)
Don't fall for the "more MP is better" myth. Because that's what it is, a myth. The fact is that unless your camera gets a larger CCD along with that larger amount of MP, all more MP does is make the camera less sensitive to light, not more. Add to that the longer the lens is, the slower it is, and you have a recipe for underexposed, noisy images.
Having said that, for your pricepoint, I like the Panasonic FH20.
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Having said that, for your pricepoint, I like the Panasonic FH20.
joe (06/29/2010)
whats the difference between the s2550 and the s1800?
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by James DeRuvo (06/30/2010)
The S2550 has an HDMI connector. Comparing the specs of the two, that's all I can see as a difference.
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Fuji S2500 (Bill — 05/26/2010)
Camera is great but it does not have a flash hot shoe. Shutter will not go lower than 8 seconds which will not allow bulb setting.
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Two choises (Maher Refaat — 05/24/2010)
I have two choises,kodak easy share Z981 & fuji finepix S2500 which one is better? thanks a lot.
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Liam McCabe (05/25/2010)
We haven't reviewed either one of them, so I don't want to comment personally, but both seem to be getting decent, if not stellar reviews. Anybody have any input?
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neeraj tiwari (05/24/2010)
is it not possible to use optical Zoom during HD video recording? ( fuji s2500hd & s1800).
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by James DeRuvo (05/25/2010)
Some have that feature, but usually that isn't available because the movement of the zoom motor can be picked up on the camera's microphone.
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neeraj tiwari (05/18/2010)
thanks again, one last Q is when i have only two choise ie.nikon L110 & fuji S2500hd which one is better ?Thanks
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Liam McCabe (05/19/2010)
Fuji for sure.
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Nikon L110 is better than Fuji S2500 (Gadadhar — 06/26/2010)
I think, Nikon L110 is better than Fuji S2500
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Waste of money (sandy — 05/18/2010)
i am not satisfied with camera clarity
i wasted money :(
plz suggest me some good settings for this camera
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i wasted money :(
plz suggest me some good settings for this camera
by James DeRuvo (05/20/2010)
It may be you haven't gotten used to how it works. Give the manual a good long read. Then, practice the rule of thirds and prefocusing. Check out your programmed settings. Often they are far better suited than just going on Auto.
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neeraj tiwari (05/14/2010)
which is better the fujifilm finepix S2500HD or Nikon coolpix L110 ?
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by James DeRuvo (05/14/2010)
According to Photography Blog -
"Image quality, although not the best in class, is also up to scratch, with a usable ISO range of 64-400 with 800 as a backup, commendably little sign of purple-fringing, an effective image stabilisation system, and good exposures in most situations. Only the rather obvious barrel distortion and visible softness towards the edges at wide-angle settings detract from what is otherwise a solid performance."
photographyblog.com/reviews...
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"Image quality, although not the best in class, is also up to scratch, with a usable ISO range of 64-400 with 800 as a backup, commendably little sign of purple-fringing, an effective image stabilisation system, and good exposures in most situations. Only the rather obvious barrel distortion and visible softness towards the edges at wide-angle settings detract from what is otherwise a solid performance."
photographyblog.com/reviews...
neeraj tiwari (05/18/2010)
thanks again, one last Q is when i have only two choise ie.nikon L110 & fuji S2500hd which one is better ?Thanks
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Anthony (04/30/2010)
Thank you so much. now i can stop reading reviews.
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Anthony (04/29/2010)
which is better the Fine Pix S2500 or the Panasonic FZ35 ? which should i buy?
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by James DeRuvo (04/30/2010)
Panasonic is making some spanking cameras right now. Given the choice of the two, I'd be going in the Panasonic direction.
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frasier (04/26/2010)
does the fuji s2500 zoom in movie mode?
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by James DeRuvo (04/27/2010)
Most don't. This is because the mics are omnidirectional and cheap and can actually pick up the motor noise. But camera makers are overcoming this over time. I do know the S700 was able to, so that leads me to believe the S2500 will to boot.
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r leon (03/07/2010)
whats the difference between the fine pix s2500 and the finepix s1500?
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by James DeRuvo (03/10/2010)
About 2 extra MP, but you won't even notice it unless you're printing sizes above 8x10.
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RAKESH (08/09/2011)
I have Fujifilm FinePix S2550HD camera.Is this camera can blur the backgrounds???
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Fuji FinePix S2550 Reviews
Fuji FinePix S2550 Reviews by Digital Camera-HQ Users
- 1.0 out of 5
S2550
(Susan — 11/05/2010)
I paid $229 for this camera and it was the worst money I ever spent. Lens cap pops off, LCD screen is grainy, and pictures are horrible. It doesn't matter what setting I use the pictures always turn out poorly. Although, Dennis at FujiFilm things it takes "good pictures", but in his world greens are black and blues/reds are white. Personally, I think a picture should represent the image not what Dennis thinks the world should look like. This camera is so bad that I had to buy a different one to replace it. DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA!!!
