Fujifilm Finepix S5100 4MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom

Manufacturer:	FUJIFILM
List price:	~~$379.99~~
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Fujifilm Finepix S5100 4MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom

Average rating: Stars

Just what I need

Pros:
*Excellent zoom for the price
*WILL work with 1gb xD cards, but not recommended with the movie recording feature (camera may overheat).
*Very light and easily fits in my small hands.
*Wannabe SLR means that you are actually seeing what the lens sees, even if it's not really an SLR.
*Excellent intermediate camera - enough adjustability for learning photography, not as spectacular as a more expensive model...definitely what I needed, since I wasn't really sure that I would really use the features.

Cons:
*Both viewing areas (large screen & eye piece) are digital. And both have a split second freeze-frame when you push the button. Ok for most circumstances, but miserable for action shots where you need to follow the target.

Recommendations:
*Get large xD cards. The 1gb card is the best deal, at about $90 right now.
*Get a strap pad of some sort if your neck chafes easily.
*Get rechargeable camera batteries...this camera uses remarkably little battery juice, but at 4AA a shot they can get expensive!

Fujifilm Finepix S5100 4MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom - FUJIFILM

nice camera

i gave this camera 4 stars because it did not allow me the opportunity to photograph things really close. i'm a total novice and i bought the camera after much research because let's face it,...it makes more economical sense to go digital when you have a family and 2 growing little children. the time and convienence of this camera are astounding and despite the way it looks it is increadibly lightweight. no more running to the store for 35mm film or to develop pictures,...it's all in the palm of your hand. it is sooo easy to use for those of you that are intimidated by the lengthy directions that you get with major electronics. there is a quick start sheet that shows you the basics. i've opted to purchase a seperate lense that will allow me closer shots as i am a tarantula hobbyist who likes to photograph my specimens. however for everything else this camera really does it all. the price for me was hefty but i do go by the saying that you get what you pay for. i got a nice $50 rebate through fuji. their website is not the greatest but overall i'm pretty pleased with this camera.

FUJIFILM - Fujifilm Finepix S5100 4MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom

Worth the Wait from Amazon

I read an article about this camera and the CEO of Fuji before I purchased this camera from AMAZON.COM. The CEO of FuJi said, "We wanted to make a Camera that would appeal to those consumers who wanted a great camera at an under $400.00 price" I believe his goal was met and by far surpassed his expectations. This camera is selling like hot cakes!!! I waited for over a month from Amazon to receive this camera.....it was worth the wait!!! I have a fuji 2 meg camera that took great pictures but did not come close to the features of THIS CAMERA. I doubt there are that many people who need a camera with more then 4 meg(larger then 8 1/2 by 11)and better detail then this camera can offer. If you're looking for a camera with great detail, self contained 10X zoom and can be used by anyone in your family, novice or not...for the price you can't beat it.

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