Specifications
- 6.3 megapixels (effective)
- 6x optical zoom/variable digital zoom
- auto and manual focus
- program and manual exposure
- JPEG and RAW file format
- ISO 160 - 800
- 4 AA batteries
- movie mode with sound
Editors' Comments
The Fuji FinePix S7000 brings 6-megapixel resolution to the Fuji digital camera lineup. Built to replace the popular Fuji S602, the S7000 comes equipped with a 6x optical zoom, high resolution video (30 frames per second), and Fuji's Super CCD sensor, which can produce interpolated 12-megapixel images.
Fuji FinePix S7000 Comments & Questions (write your own!)
You can get a variety of prices for the Fujifilm S7000 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) on Yahoo Shopping site ( shopping.yahoo.com/search;_... ). I saw it there for $180. Make sure you look for a good merchant rating there though. For a more updated version, you might try the Fuji FinePix S9000 Zoom ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ).
Andrew
The pictures are first class,and the only thing lacking is a bigger zoom.However,you can buy 2x converters off Ebay for as little as £15.00(plus postage)if you look carefully.
It's an ideal travel camera,much easier to cart around than my Canon 300d,plus zoom lens,which is quite a heavy combination.Highly recommended! Doug
That's very strange, since you'd think that both the movie and still image modes would utilize the same sensor. I can't think of anything you might have set incorrectly, so I have to say it's probably a mechanical defect and you're probably going to have to send your S7000 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) in to Fuji for a repair. You should look here ( fujifilmusa.com/JSP/fuji/ep... ) for their contact info. Remember, though, that if you're out of warranty the repair is probably going to cost you at least half (or more) of what the camera originally cost. It's a sad fact of the way the photography industry operates. Good luck!
You can use most external flashes on the camera. This one ( cgi.ebay.com/External-Slave... ) will work as well.
Andrew
The S7000 was made for high end consumer, the S700 is made for P&S consumer. So it is quality of the past vs. features of the present. If you are a S7000 user you might not find great Image quality improvement on the S700, but larger LCD, better interface, bigger zoom, better EVF, dual slot, and maybe faster camera.
I've been told it could be the switch or possibly the battery connections. Fuji help advised me to try rechargeable batteries.
Has anyone else had this problem? If so, what was the solution? I am debating whether its worth paying $250 to get it repaired (my camera store's estimate).
Another tip is to go to Fuji's website and look for firmware updates. Download and install them.
If it is a lose switch, there's really not much you can do but send it in for repair. Be advised, however, that if it's out of warranty, it may cost more to repair than it is really worth. The rule of thumb is that if the estimate for repair is north of 50% what you paid for it, you're better off taking that money and buying a newer and upgraded model.
I spoke with someone from a camera store and he felt it would be at least $250 to repair the camera. I ended up purchasing the new Fuji Finepix S8000fd. It is terrific! I am very pleased with it.
Again, thank you for your answer...
The camera was dropped once (long after the shutting off problem began) and since then I also have had an occasional card read error and write error problems.
I will certainly keep trying the updates. The backup camera is a great idea as is the parts camera...if all else fails.
Thanks!
See page 80 of your manual.
This is a feature that has lost favor with digital cameras since the date/time are recorded digitally when the picture is saved. There's no real need to put the stamp on there.
Check out MAGTIME - filedudes.com/MagiTime-down... it's an application which adds date/time to the picture. But beware, once you do it, it can't be undone.
I believe you're talking about a tele-extender that attaches to the original lens on this camera. If so, I would not recommend using digital zoom at all. The digital zoom will degrade the resolution of your photos. I would also look out for a tunnel effect when at the widest angle when you have the tele-extender on. You can get some shadowing around the edges of your photos. Other than that, I would experiment with your lens and have fun. Good luck and happy shooting.
Andrew
Thank you for that advice, your suggestion has helped greatly. I wondered if you could also advise me on what setting to put my camera on when using the tele-extender? Should I just leave it on auto or try something else?
Once again many thanks
regards Ros
Auto should work just fine since your camera focuses through the lens. You can play with some of the manual settings just as you would normally though. The settings should not work any different with this lens on. It simply brings the subjects closer through its own set of lenses, then your camera reads them that way.
Andrew
No problems. Please come back with any more questions or issues. Good luck and happy shooting.
Andrew
The extender I have for my Finepix S7000 is a Razpr Adapter Tube for Fuji S20, S7000, S602 which I purchased through Ebay. This adaptor also can be used with high resolution filter lensesHope this helps
Regards Ros
Ros is exactly right on this, you can find the right extender tube at Amazon ( amazon.com/gp/offer-listing... ) and eBay ( search.ebay.com/search/sear... ). Good luck.
Andrew
I use Varta "15 Minute charge and go" battery charger with the same brand batteries. This works well for me by having one set of spare charged batteries with me for quick changeover if necessary.
Regards Ros
And, even though you think you've put in fresh batteries, underpowered batteries are just as bad. Even better, batteries with a higher mAh - like around 2500mAh would satisfy the higher power requirements of your camera.
However, a slave unit may be connected to the cord and you can use Vivitar283 as a slave flash.
If you want to use compact flash, limit yourself to 1 gig cards because there has been records that the camera exhibits ' weird problems ' of power drain during switch off . See <a href="steves-digicams.com/2003_re... this review </a>
So it is not a problem of formatting, using the computer or the camera. Rather it is whether the camera support 4 gig CF card , and all reports indicate that it does not.
Someone found and reported that disconnecting the battery with an external 5vdc plug helps. see <a href=fixya.com/support/t1432988-... this feedback </a>
However, the best cure is to use 512 meg card, if you must use compact flash, or switch over to xD cards recommended by Fuji.
You may also see my earlier reply on the same subject at <a href=digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... this location </a>