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Get better pictures from your digital SLR with this Nikon USA: AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens. Its special Vibration Reduction Image Stabilization reduces camera shake, so your pictures come out sharper. And with its three aspherical lens elements, lens aberrations are rare. And if you need to take a picture fast, the Silent Wave Motor produces high-speed and quiet autofocus operation. 3 aspherical lens elements virtually eliminate coma and other types of lens aberration even when used at the widest aperture. Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC) offers superior color performance and substantially reduced ghosting and flare. Close focusing distance to 1.3 feet throughout the entire zoom range. Rounded 7-blade diaphragm for more natural appearance of out-of-focus image elements Picture angle equivalent to focal length of 24-127.5mm (in 35mm format) Focal length – 16-85mm, Maximum aperture – f/3.5-5.6, Minimum aperture – f/22-36, Lens construction – 17 elements in 11 groups (with two ED glass elements, three aspherical lenses) Maximum reproduction ratio – 1/4.6. Filter/attachment size – 67mm. Diameter x length – Approximately 2.8 x 3.4 inches Weight – Approximately 17.1 oz. Supplied accessories – 67mm Snap-on front lens cap LC-67, Rear lens cap LF-1, Bayonet hood HB-39, Flexible lens pouch CL-1015 Optional accessories – 67mm screw-in filters

Some of the best Nikon  wide angle lens are:

• Nikon d300 wide angle lens
• Nikon d80 wide angle lens
• Nikon d60 wide angle lens
• Nikon d90 wide angle lens

Customer Review:

I purchased this as a midrange all-purpose lens for my D90. I also have a D300s. After using the lens on both bodies and taking all sorts of pictures – portraits, landscapes, closeups, wide-angle, I could not come up with a single image that I would be willing to display. All pictures were slightly out of focus and extremely soft at all focal lengths. Mind you, I’m accustomed to some sharp images from my 10-24, my 35 mm, my 17-55 ED 2.8, my 70-200, and my 105 micro Nikkor. I am returning the lens for its utter lack of sharpness (at $700 I don’t regard this as a “cheap” lens) and am ordering the out-of-stock 24-70 mm lens at 2.5x the price. There is, IMO, no point in buying a lens covering this particular range unless it is a high end lens. I have a couple of overlapping focal lengths but with two bodies, I like to keep different lenses on different bodies and switch bodies rather than lenses. The 16-85 mm was a huge disappointment to me.

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Taking stable and sharp photos is hard in some situations. For example when taking a photo using high zoom lenses even the tiniest camera movement will result in a blurry photo. The reason for that blurriness is that while the shutter is open and the photo is being captured the camera moves and the image on the sensor also moves losing its sharpness. Image stabilizers help in solving the problem, here is how.
The best solution for camera movements is of course to eliminate the movements. Sometimes this can be accomplished by using a tripod or placing the camera on a stable surface when taking the photo. However in many situation it is impossible to completely stabilize the camera – for example when taking photos of fast objects in high zoom.
When movement elimination is not possible other solutions can be used that instead of preventing the movement compensate for it and prevent its symptom: blurry photos. Such solutions are also known as Image Stabilizers.
There are many different implementations of image stabilizers and many manufacturers keep their implementation details secret to prevent competitors from copying it. An image stabilizer implementation can be divided to two: detecting the movement and compensating for it. Detection is the mechanism that detects that the camera moved while shooting a photo. Compensation is the mechanism that for detected movements compensates to prevent the movement symptoms.
There are two common ways to implement image stabilizers (sometimes known as mechanical image stabilizers for the implementation mechanical feature): a floating lens element or a moving sensor.
Floating lens element: An element is added in the lenses usually in the form of a compensating lens. This element is “floating” in the lenses and can move left, right, up and down. Gyroscopes are placed in the lenses – or micro gyroscopes or equivalent sensors. When the camera moves the gyroscopes detect the movement and send a signal to the floating lens to move in the right direction in order to compensate for the movement. Moving the lens corrects the angle in which the light hits the image sensor compensating for the movement.
Moving sensor: The sensor is a chip behind the lenses that converts the light reflected on it to digital pixels. When a movement is detected the sensor is slightly moved in the opposite direction to compensate for it. Gyroscopes or equivalent sensors could be used to detect movements though many stabilizers use a DSP processor that analyzes the image on the sensor in real time to detect movements eliminating the need of another mechanical part
The advantages of such stabilizers are: getting sharper photos while practically eliminating blurriness in most common scenarios. Sensor based detectors work very well in low light scenarios since they detect actual physical movement while DSP processors based detection is less effective in low light scenarios and more prone to errors. The disadvantages are: added cost, weight and size to the camera as a result of the mechanical mechanism.

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Digital cameras, which employ reusable memory cards instead of film, give you far more creative control than film cameras can. With a digital camera, you can transfer shots to your computer, then crop, adjust color and contrast, and add textures and other special effects. Final results can be made into cards or T-shirts, or sent via e-mail, all using the software that usually comes with the camera. You can make prints on a color inkjet printer, or by dropping off the memory card at one of a growing number of photofinishers. You can upload the file to a photo-sharing Web site for storage, viewing, and sharing with others.

Like camcorders, digital cameras have LCD viewers. Some camcorders can be used to take still pictures, but a typical camcorder’s resolution is no match for a good still camera’s.

WHAT’S AVAILABLE

The leading brands are Canon, Fujifilm, HP, Kodak, Olympus, and Sony; other brands come from consumer-electronics, computer, and traditional camera and film companies.

Digital cameras are categorized by how many pixels, or picture elements, the image sensor contains. One megapixel equals 1 million picture elements. A 3-megapixel camera can make excellent 8x10s and pleasing 11x14s. There are also 4- to 8-megapixel models, including point-and-shoot ones; these are well suited for making larger prints or for maintaining sharpness if you want to use only a portion of the original image. Professional Digital cameras use as many as 14 megapixels.

Price range: $200 to $400 for 3 megapixels; $250 to $400 for 4 and 5 megapixels; $300 to $1,000 for 6 to 8 megapixels.

IMPORTANT FEATURES

Most Digital cameras are highly automated, with features such as automatic exposure control (which manages the shutter speed, aperture, or both according to available light) and autofocus.

Instead of film, digital cameras typically record their shots onto flash-memory cards. CompactFlash and SecureDigital (SD) are the most widely used. Once quite expensive, such cards have tumbled in price–a 128-megabyte card can now cost less than $50. Other types of memory cards used by cameras include Memory Stick, Smart Media and xD-picture card. A few cameras, mainly some Sony models, use 3 1/4-inch CD-R or CD-RW discs.

To save images, you transfer them to a computer, typically by connecting the camera to the computer’s USB or FireWire port or inserting the memory card into a special reader. Some printers can take memory cards and make prints without putting the images on a computer first. Image-handling software, such as Adobe Photoshop Elements, Jasc Paint Shop, Microsoft Picture It, and ACDSee, lets you size, touch up, and crop digital images using your computer. Most digital cameras work with both Windows and Macintosh machines.

The file format commonly used for photos is JPEG, which is a compressed format. Some cameras can save photos in uncompressed TIFF format, but this setting yields enormous files. Other high-end cameras have a RAW file format, which yields the image data with no processing from the camera.

Digital cameras typically have both an optical viewfinder and a small color LCD viewer. LCD viewers are very accurate in framing the actual image you get–better than most of the optical viewfinders–but they use more battery power and may be hard to see in bright sunlight. You can also view shots you’ve already taken on the LCD viewer. Many digital cameras provide a video output, so you can view your pictures on a TV set.

Certain cameras let you record an audio clip with a picture. But these clips use additional storage space. Some allow you to record limited video, but the frame rate is slow and the resolution poor.

A zoom lens provides flexibility in framing shots and closes the distance between you and your subject–ideal if you want to quickly switch to a close shot. The typical 3x zoom on mainstream cameras goes from a moderately wide-angle view (35mm) to moderate telephoto (105mm). You can find cameras with extended zoom ranges between 8x and 12x, giving added versatility for outdoor photography. Other new cameras go down to 24 or 28 mm at the wide-angle end, making it easier to take in an entire scene in close quarters, such as a crowded party.

Optical zooms are superior to digital zooms, which magnify the center of the frame without actually increasing picture detail, resulting in a somewhat coarser view.

Sensors in digital cameras are typically about as light-sensitive as ISO 100 film, though some let you increase that setting. (At ISO 100, you’ll likely need to use a flash indoors and in low outdoor light. ) A camera’s flash range tells you how far from the camera the flash will provide proper exposure: If the subject is out of range, you’ll know to close the distance. But digital cameras can tolerate some underexposure before the image suffers noticeably.

Red-eye reduction shines a light toward your subject just before the main flash. (A camera whose flash unit is farther from the lens reduces the risk of red eye. Computer editing of the image may also correct red eye. ) With automatic flash mode, the camera fires the flash whenever the light entering the camera registers as insufficient. A few new cameras have built-in red-eye correction capability.

Some cameras that have powerful telephoto lenses now come with image stabilizers. These compensate for camera shake, letting you use a slower shutter speed than you otherwise could for following movement. But an image stabilizer won’t compensate for the motion of subjects.

Most new 6- to 8-megapixel cameras come with full manual controls, including independent controls for shutter and aperture. That gives serious shutterbugs control over depth of field, shooting action, or shooting scene with tricky lighting.

HOW TO CHOOSE

The first step is to determine how you will use the camera most of the time. Consider these two questions:

How much flexibility to enlarge images do you need? If you mainly want to make 4×6 snapshots, a camera with a 3- or 4-megapixel resolution will be fine. Such a camera will also make an 8×10 print of an entire image without alteration that looks as sharp as one from a 6- or 8-megapixel model. But to enlarge the image more or enlarge only part of it, you’ll want a 6- to 8-megapixel camera.

How much control do you want over exposure and composition? Cameras meant for automatic point-and-shoot photos, with a 3x-zoom lens, will serve snap shooters as well as dedicate hobbyists much of the time. The full-featured cameras in the 6- to 8-megapixel range offer capabilities that more-dedicated photographers will want to have. Two of the more important capabilities are a zoom range of 5x to 10x or more, which lets you bring distant outdoor subjects close and also lets you shoot candid portraits without getting right in your subject’s face, and a full complement of manual controls that you determine the shutter speed and lens opening. ‘

Once you’ve established the performance priorities that you need from a camera, you can narrow your choices further by considering these convenience factors:

Size and weight. The smallest, lightest models aren’t necessarily inexpensive 3-megapixel cameras. And the biggest and heaviest aren’t necessarily found at the high end. If possible, try cameras at the store before you buy. That way, you’ll know which one fits you hand best and which can be securely gripped. In our tests, we have found that some of the smallest don’t leave much room even for small fingers.

Battery type and life. All digital cameras can run on rechargeable batteries of one of two types: an expensive battery pack or a set of AA batteries. In our tests of the cameras, neither battery type had a clear performance advantage. The best-performing cameras offer upward of 300 shots on a charge, while the worst manage only about 50. We think it’s more convenient to own a camera that accepts AA batteries. You can buy economical, rechargeable cells (plus a charger) and drop in a set of disposable lithium or alkaline batteries if the rechargeable run down in the middle of the day’s shooting.

Camera speed. With point-and-shoot cameras like the ones we tested, you must wait after each shot as the camera processes the image. Most models let you shoot an image every few seconds, but a few make you wait 5 seconds or more. They may frustrate you when you’re taking photos in sequence.

Your other cameras. If you’re adding a camera to your lineup or trading up to a more versatile model, look first for one that’s compatible with the other cameras. If it is, you can share memory cards and batteries. Designs within a camera brand line are often similar. So staying wit the brand you have lowers the learning curve on the new camera for family members who switch between cameras.

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Canon cameras are well known in the world for their quality cameras. The Canon Rebel Digital camera was released on August 20th 2003. At this time there were other types of digital cameras on the market. The new features of the Canon Rebel Digital camera make this digital camera well worth looking into.

The various camera experts who have reviewed this Canon camera state that this is a moderately priced digital camera. The $900 and upwards price tag will not be a deterrent for the digital camera enthusiast.

You can also buy the Canon Rebel Digital camera in various other countries. You should be aware of what to ask for when you are asking for the Canon Rebel Digital camera, as there are a few different names that it goes by.

For instance in the United States it goes under the name of the Canon Rebel Digital camera, in Europe under the name of Canon EOS 300D and in Japan you will hear it being referred to as the Kiss Digital.

You will also find that at the time that the Canon Rebel Digital camera was first released it was considered to being less expensive than its predecessor.

For the digital camera enthusiast you will find a Canon Rebel Digital camera kit that can be bought separately from the Rebel Digital camera. This kit contains an EF-S 18-55 mm 3x lens. The price of the entire digital camera kit is only $100 more than the single camera alone.

Inside of the Canon Rebel Digital camera you will find various specifications like a 6 megapixel CMOS sensor and image processor. These are housed in the inexpensive plastic body of the Canon Rebel Digital camera.

There are a host of new features that you can find in the Canon Rebel Digital camera. These features include a contrast, saturation and sharpness settings. The contrast and saturation settings can be adjusted for your various needs. The sharpness setting will clearly define your pictures.

There is also a new default parameter setting on the Canon Rebel Digital camera. This setting is called Parameter 1. The Canon Rebel Digital camera was the first digital camera to support and use a new lens called EF-S. The S in the EF-S stands for short back focus.

This lens however can only be used with the Canon Rebel Digital camera as the other Canon Rebel series cameras were not designed to support this lens. These are just a few of the modifications and changes that you will find when you buy this digital camera.

For the photographer – whether they are experienced or a novice – there are many interesting photographs you can take with a Canon Rebel Digital camera in your possession, and that’s the entire point of owning a camera, to take visually interesting pictures that tells a great story.

The Samsung NV24HD is a 10 megapixel, compact camera. It has a wide angle, 3. 6x optical zoom lens. The HD part of its name comes from the fact you can take still photos and movie clips for playback on a High Definition television set. Why Buy the Samsung NV24HD? The Samsung NV24HD includes a number of the latest buzz features such as high definition movies and the ability to automatically take a picture if it detects someone smiling. On top of this there is the wide angle lens, a manual exposure mode and the ability to reduce and potentially eliminate red eye. All these features come in a neat and tidy package. Image Quality Samsung NV24HD test shots Outdoor 1 (Medium Zoom) The NV24HD gets off to a promising start. Focusing is good, especially in the centre part of the photo. There is a loss of sharpness towards the edges, but this will only be an issue with very large prints. Colours look good. Outdoor 2 (No Zoom) Digital cameras with wide angle lenses can find focusing difficult when no zoom is being applied. This is because it is hard to build perfect quality into such a small and inexpensive lens. Overall the NV24HD does well, although the softer focusing towards the edges is again in evidence. Outdoor 3 (Maximum Zoom) The downside of a wide angle lens is that it takes away some of the telephoto capabilities of the lens. In other words the lens is unable to zoom in as close as other 3. 6x zoom lenses. Focusing is inline with my first two photos. There is a loss of detail in the darker areas of the photo. This is especially pronounced under the trees to the left of centre. Outdoor 4 (Building) I am happy with the sharpness of the photos when the subject has been at distance. Although, as in the first three shots sharpness becomes softer as you move towards the edges of the photo. Outdoor Portrait The brightness and focusing are fine, but the NV24HD sure has packed a lot of colour into this photo. The red / orange tinge is overdone for my own personal taste. Indoor Portrait with Flash If anything there is too much brightness in this shot as the flash overpowers and covers up some of the detail. As with the outdoor portrait the pink skin tones are overdone. Indoor Portrait without Flash Without the flash the camera produces a more natural looking photo. I prefer it to the portrait with flash, although the pink skin tones could be toned down once more. Colours My dedicated test for colours shows that the camera is capable of strong, vibrant colour. If anything red tends to have the upper hand here. This may go some way to explaining the strength of the skin tones in my portrait shots. Macro When it comes to the amount of detail showing in the macro shot the NV24HD does very well. My original macro shot had a blue tinge to it and the only way I could get rid of it was to use a custom white balance setting. You need to be aware of this if you are looking for a digital camera that you can always use with fully automatic settings. The shot could also do with a touch more brightness. ISO 400 and ISO 1600 At higher ISO settings the results are pretty standard. At ISO 400 noise is not much of an issue in the lighter areas of a photo, but is already noticeable in shaded or darker areas. At ISO 1600 picture quality in all areas is struggling. Overall Perhaps the NV24HD is not the best camera on the market, but it does a decent job in most situations. To get the most out of this camera in terms of picture quality you may need to work with the camera’s settings. Shutter Lag Shutter lag times were better than most digital cameras manage. A single photo took 0. 23 seconds and five took 7. 43 seconds. With flash turned on times were still impressive with a single photo taking 0. 45 seconds and five photos taking 12. 53 seconds. Start up time was another plus point. To turn the camera on and take a photo took 2. 2 seconds. You can compare this camera to other models by taking a look at the Shutter Lag Comparison Table. Style: The design of this range of Samsung digital cameras is different to other brands. There is a raised grip area on the front and the lens unit protrudes as well. The camera is available in black and silver. Dimensions: 98. 5 x 61 x 27mm Weight: 145. 5g Batteries: Lithium ion. Samsung supply a battery and charging cable with the NV24HD. Memory cards: Roughly 16mb of storage have been built into the camera. This is enough for around 9 images. To increase the storage capacity you can use both SD and SDHC cards. Ease of use rating: Very Good. The menu system used is unique to Samsung. I must admit it takes a bit of getting used to, but once mastered it is quick and easy to find and change settings. Points I like: Menu system – Start up and Shutter Lag Times Where it could improve: Some colour issues Alternatives It is not easy to come up with other digital cameras with similar features to the NV24HD. Another compact model with more bells and whistles than normal is the Panasonic DMC FX-500. Verdict: The Samsung NV24HD is a bit different to the majority of other compact digital cameras. It has some extra, useful features such as a manual exposure control and High Definition movies. Picture quality is good without really challenging the best cameras. Shutter lag times are also very good.
 
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The quality and performance of the new age digital camera is increasing significantly with its improving features enhancing the utility of the sophisticated gadget. In fact the reducing prices of the digital cameras have usher in a dramatic change in the world of photography. Finding the best buy on a digital camera is directly related to comparing the price and functionality of the sophisticated device. The price of digital camera is proportional to the features available with it. Mega pixels: High resolution capacity has made digital camera stand out among various types of cameras. Quality picture is one among the widely discussed areas of photography. Hence, professional as well as amateur photographers look for camera that can give satisfactory result. The price of digital camera depends on the resolution capacity. Usually, 5 to 7 mega pixels of camera resolution are available at an affordable price. If you want to use the pictures for viewing on web pages or emails, you can select the camera with 640-by480 pixel resolution. If you are not into the profession of photography 5-7 mega-pixel resolution digital camera can be best choice in any budget. Lens: Lousy lens of digital camera eliminates all charm of the pictures taken with the highly sophisticated device. To a large extent evaluating the lens of digital camera is really imperative to evaluate the price of the device. Some of the retailers pursue for plastic lens, but a 100% glass lens can bring you the satisfaction that you want from your digital camera photography experience. If you re looking for a built-in lens, you have to pay some extra bucks for that. Lens is the part that makes difference to the sharpness and general focus of the picture and considerably, influences the price. Storage: The RAM of digital camera decides the storage capacity of the device. The more the RAM the more is the storage capacity, and, eventually, more is the price. Basically, you should opt for digital camera with higher storage capacity as you will not have to delete or shift your existing pictures every time you take newer ones. Hence, you need to appraise your storage needs in your digital camera and accordingly buy the gadget with the RAM that is affordable for you. The other aspect to consider in a digital camera memory while comparing price is the removable memory along with the built-in memory. Accessories: Another topic that is worth considering while evaluating your digital camera price is the accessories that you require. Some of the most important accessories such as cable and image-editing software are indispensable for digital camera and they should include in the overall price of the gadget. If you have to pay extra bucks for that you can`t make the best deal in digital camera. If you have to purchase such accessories separately, think twice while comparing the price of digital cameras. Shipping cost: While purchasing digital camera, make sure that the shipping cost is included with the price of the device. Sometimes, the consumers have to pay hefty amount as shipping cost when they are buying a digital camera on-line. Apart from the above mentioned points, there are some other areas of consideration while evaluating a digital camera. Compare the optical as opposed to digital and zoom capabilities. Again, while comparing the prices of digital cameras, look for the LCD screen for viewing pictures, a timer, a built-in flash, and a time/date stamp even on the most basic camera. Digital camera has out performed the traditional camera with its convenience. Again, the price has also contributed to its popularity. So, make your digital camera a device for a life time by paying the best price for the high-utility photography device.

The Fuji Finepix S1000fd is a 10 megapixel super zoom camera with a 12x optical zoom lens. Why Buy the Fuji Finepix S1000FD? The Finepix S1000fd is that bit cheaper than most super zoom models. A large part of the reason for this is that it has a shorter zoom and one or two less features than some of its competitors. The upside of the Finepix S1000fd not having every bell and whistle is that it helps to make the camera that bit easier to use. Image Quality Fuji Finepix S1000FD test shots Outdoor 1 (Medium Zoom) The Finepix S1000fd handles the colours and darker areas of the photos well. I am impressed with the definition showing on the name of one of the boats in the centre of the photo. Sharpness is good too. Some detail is lost from the brightest areas of the shot where the sun falls on the boat. Outdoor 2 (No Zoom) Focusing is roughly in line with most other digital cameras in this shot. In terms of focusing this is the toughest test I run. The more distant parts of the scene are softer, but the majority of the shot is sharp enough. I would like to have seen greater brightness in the shot. Outdoor 3 (Maximum Zoom) There is a strong turquoise fringing showing in this shot. It is true that all super zooms have this problem (or more commonly purple fringing) to a degree, but this photo suggests the Finepix S1000fd suffers more than most others. This problem occurs in bright conditions, with light coloured subjects in the shot. It is likely that the problem will be evident even in smaller prints. With the lens fully extended focusing levels are softer than average. Outdoor 4 (Building) This is another photo I would like to have seen a touch lighter. In the shaded areas there is a loss of definition in the photo. In the brighter sections the photo is much sharper than when the zoom lens was fully extended. Outdoor Portrait Working much closer to the subject makes for a sharply focused photo. The colours are quite strong, but they do lend a lot of warmth to the photo. I have used a white balance setting of shady to add some extra punch to the colours in the shot. Indoor Portrait with Flash The pop up flash unit produces plenty of brightness. This is a sharp photo. Perhaps some extra warmth in the skin tones would have improved the photo further. Indoor Portrait without Flash Using the natural lighting available the Finepix S1000fd manages to produce a light, bright photo. This works well for the darker areas of the hair. Noise is controlled well in the shot. Colours There is plenty of colour in my test shots, without the camera going over the top. With strong blues and greens this should help to produce colourful landscapes. Macro In super macro mode the Finepix S1000fd is able to get in very close to the subject. This helps to deliver a bright, clear photo with good level of detail. In fact this macro shot stands up very well against other similar digital cameras. ISO 400 and ISO 1600 Fuji digital cameras tend to handle higher ISO settings as well as or better than other brands. That is the case with the Finepix S1000fd. Although noise is still apparent in the darker or more shaded areas of the shots the camera controls noise levels better than most cameras manage. Overall I am happy enough with the Finepix S1000fd. Ironically the one problem shot is the one where the zoom is fully extended. This after all is the key test photo for this camera. I also found some of my test photos a little dark. Shutter Lag Taking a single photo with the Finepix S1000fd clocked a reasonable time of 0. 42 seconds. All my other tests produced slow times. Five photos took 19. 63 seconds, a photo with flash 1. 68 seconds and five photos with flash 20. 47 seconds. It took 3. 08 seconds to turn the camera on and take a photo. You can compare this camera to other models by taking a look at the Shutter Lag Comparison Table. Style: The Finepix S1000fd is small for a super zoom camera. Like most of its competitors it has been modeled on a digital SLR. Dimensions: 102. 5 x 73 x 67. 8mm Weight: 325g Batteries: Four AA batteries. Memory cards: 24mb of storage are available to get you started with the Finepix S1000fd. I was able to store 11 photos before the memory was full. To increase the capacity if the memory card you can use xD, SD and SDHC cards. Ease of use rating:Above Average. With the extra manual features the Finepix S1000fd is not as easy to pick up and get going with as a more straightforward point and shoot camera. The reason it earns an above average Ease of Use Rating is that compared to other, similar cameras you are likely to get to grips with it that bit quicker. Points I like: Easier than other super zooms – compact size for type of camera Where it could improve: Shot with zoom fully extended disappointing Alternatives If you would like to try a super zoom digital camera with a longer lens, better overall picture quality and one or two extra features try the Nikon Coolpix P80. Verdict: The Fuji Finepix S1000fd does most things well enough, apart from taking photos with the zoom fully extended. It is as easy to use as any super zoom camera and is also relatively compact.
 
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