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Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD user reviews and ratings

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Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD user reviews Date: 2009-01-20 - 10:34:44 Author: heavyd Rating:    I mainly purchased this camera because its probably the only digital cam that offers High Def video and also to upgrade my megapixals from my 2 yr old canon cameras. (I have used my point and shoot cameras for all my videos for quite some time.) I am pleased with the incredible video quality of this new fuji. It is stunning compared to what Im used to in my dig cameras and camcorders. Im sure a true HD camcorder may take better videos, but I dont wish to spend that kind of money or want to carry around 2 cameras. The optical zoom does function with videos. Takes great pictures and the 15x zoom works quite well. Bright, crisp, clear still pics and video! Feels good in your hand. Plenty of features for a $300 camera...they could have easily priced this $100 higher. Buy an 8GB card and sell your camcorder on ebay! Problems Non-standard USB port on camera...stupid!! Not super fast regarding shutter lag, but there are alot of features like redeye and face detection that I need to experiment with turning off. Some pictures out of focus using zoom which is pretty common for mega-zoom cameras. When panning quickly on videio you will loose clarity...this is a common phenomenon, and Im not sure if high end hd cameras are alot better. You will need a screeming fast computer to process HD video. Im still doing cartwheels...this camera is awesome for the price! Date: 2009-01-20 - 10:35:38 Author: jspen Rating:    I like this camera a lot. Sure its a little slow sometimes and you have to get used to the menu system. But it takes excelllent punchy sharp photos that need very little post processing and the 15x Wide zoom is outstanding. 27mm wide end is really useful in tight places. I am not sure why the battery complaints, I have the same set in that I charged up 2 weeks ago and have taken hundreds of shots with and without flash. Just make sure the rechargables you use are new and 2500MAH plus and I am sure you will find the same long life I am experiencing... 2 zone camera shake reduction works OK, better than in the past where Fuji would only boost the ISO and call it anti shake... The 2 shot mode where it takes one with flash and one without very quickly is outstanding! As is the auction mode that you can combine up to 4 shots in one photo, excellent feature. Perfect for Ebay... All in all a winner in my book. I have 4 cameras to compare it to currently includling a DSLR, but prefer to carry the S2000HD... Problems The usual: Don't like the loose large lens cap. Wish I could delete right after taking. (Have to go to play mode) No raw But of course folks, lets look at this as what it is, an under $300 Compact Wide Zoom that takes great photos. and OK, its not what DSLR's are made of. Buit its not supposed to be and you are not paying for it either. Enjoy it!

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