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- 10MP digital camera with wide angle lens, 15x optical zoom and 2.7 inch LCD
- Dual Image Stabilisation and high-speed shooting up to 13.5fps
- Face Detection, auto red-eye removal and 14 scene modes
- High definition 16:9 format suitable for full wide-screen display
- Each camera comes with a HD-S2 Connection Kit (HD cable & remote control)
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The 10 Megapixel FinePix S2000HD features a 15x optical zoom lens and HD movie recording and output. As well as capturing true HD movies and widescreen stills, the FinePix S2000HD's HD output allows the camera to display ultra clear high definition photographs and movies on a compatible screen.
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50 of 50 people found the following review helpful
As the next step, and costing not much more than a good compact this camera is fantastic. Not too bulky but solidly built it fires up quickly, the 15x zoom (plus some extra digital zoom if needed) opens up a whole new experience over a compact. The focus system is usually accurate but can get a bit woolly in very low light (some form of manual override would have been the icing on the cake). Movie recording is brilliant and has consigned the camcorder to the loft forever. Some people have said the zoom control is tricky due to buttons? mine has a thumb lever that you just push one way or the other, works fine so don't know what they mean!
There is a firmware update from 1.0 to 1.1 on the Fuji site that is supposed to fix LCD display issues (I wasn't aware of any!), but easy to apply via a memory card, there are instructions on Fuji site. Check your version by holding 'Display/Back' button whilst powering up.
Other good features? flash is surprisingly powerful for its size, but not super quick to recharge, adequate would be fair.
It takes AA batteries which makes sourcing emergency power easy, with an 8gb card on full resolution its got room for 1500+ pictures so you use it a lot, best to sort out the good shots later.
I use Nimh rechargeables and as someone else mentioned the battery warning monitor is rubbish! it comes on massively too soon, even with fresh high powered nimh batteries it comes on after a few flash pictures, just IGNORE it and carry on. The camera doesn't care, recharge when your ready not when the camera says so. You will be fine.
Colour can be slightly flat in some lights so I tend to leave mine on the Fuji chroma setting rather than standard as I prefer its boost.
You can get a tiny IR remote trigger control (compatible not Fuji) if your kit doesn't include one, off well known Auction sites for a few quid works fine at 10 to 24 feet and means Dad can be in the pictures too without faffing with timers.
Can't think of anything else to add just now, but if your looking to make the step up from a compact without carrying a crate of bits and lenses around, want a good auto mode to get you started then you have found the perfect choice. Will it make you a better photographer? well your not supposed to say this but yes! It will encourage new interest in what your doing and with the zoom make you more aware of things like framing of your subject in the shot and so on, leading to more thoughtfully arranged shot. Its speed will give you new access to action shots too.
Highly recommended.
There is a firmware update from 1.0 to 1.1 on the Fuji site that is supposed to fix LCD display issues (I wasn't aware of any!), but easy to apply via a memory card, there are instructions on Fuji site. Check your version by holding 'Display/Back' button whilst powering up.
Other good features? flash is surprisingly powerful for its size, but not super quick to recharge, adequate would be fair.
It takes AA batteries which makes sourcing emergency power easy, with an 8gb card on full resolution its got room for 1500+ pictures so you use it a lot, best to sort out the good shots later.
I use Nimh rechargeables and as someone else mentioned the battery warning monitor is rubbish! it comes on massively too soon, even with fresh high powered nimh batteries it comes on after a few flash pictures, just IGNORE it and carry on. The camera doesn't care, recharge when your ready not when the camera says so. You will be fine.
Colour can be slightly flat in some lights so I tend to leave mine on the Fuji chroma setting rather than standard as I prefer its boost.
You can get a tiny IR remote trigger control (compatible not Fuji) if your kit doesn't include one, off well known Auction sites for a few quid works fine at 10 to 24 feet and means Dad can be in the pictures too without faffing with timers.
Can't think of anything else to add just now, but if your looking to make the step up from a compact without carrying a crate of bits and lenses around, want a good auto mode to get you started then you have found the perfect choice. Will it make you a better photographer? well your not supposed to say this but yes! It will encourage new interest in what your doing and with the zoom make you more aware of things like framing of your subject in the shot and so on, leading to more thoughtfully arranged shot. Its speed will give you new access to action shots too.
Highly recommended.
86 of 87 people found the following review helpful
To start with I'm normally a DSLR user but I wanted something a little smaller for those occaisions when carrying the "big camera" wasn't practical. I didn't want a compact & I still wanted some quality & creativity so I needed a "halfway house". This camera fits the bill perfectly. Small & light but with enough features & modes to keep even a "photo junky" like me happy. Picture quality is great & when images are captured in the 16:9 modes they look fantastic on a large LCD tv (that's saying something coming from me because I'm very fussy!). The quality of the video in movie mode is very good & also looks good when played back on the tv.
If I have one "gripe" it's that the zoom control operates to fast & this makes small adjustments in focal length very difficult. That's the only real reason it didn't get the fifth star.
All in all I'm very happy with the camera & I shall use much more than I originaly intended.
If I have one "gripe" it's that the zoom control operates to fast & this makes small adjustments in focal length very difficult. That's the only real reason it didn't get the fifth star.
All in all I'm very happy with the camera & I shall use much more than I originaly intended.
116 of 118 people found the following review helpful
Compact, light, great zoom lens and records HD movies too; but pushbutton zoom control is jerky
24 Oct 2008
I bought my S2000HD as an upgrade from an S5000 which I have happily used for tasks varying from family snaps to geological fieldwork. If you are a fan of Fuji's almost-but-not-quite-SLR digital cameras then you will feel at home with the S2000HD. It retains all the upsides: smaller and lighter than a DSLR, great lenses, no dust, great photos and a good price.
The S2000HD also has 3 killer features that made me upgrade.
1) Image stabilisation
2) Records movies in HD resolution and allows me to zoom while recording
3) 15x optical zoom
But there are flaws, most notably
1) The zoom is controlled by a push-button style control which is very jerky.
2) The lens has a push-fit cover, instead of a threaded rim. I think this means I will be unable to fit a UV lens filter.
If you don't think you can live with these limitations and you are willing to spend double the money then have a look at the S100fs. If you don't want to spend that much and you don't mind having last-year's model (with no image stabilisation, less zoom and lower res movies) then see if you can find a heavily-discounted S9600.
The S2000HD also has 3 killer features that made me upgrade.
1) Image stabilisation
2) Records movies in HD resolution and allows me to zoom while recording
3) 15x optical zoom
But there are flaws, most notably
1) The zoom is controlled by a push-button style control which is very jerky.
2) The lens has a push-fit cover, instead of a threaded rim. I think this means I will be unable to fit a UV lens filter.
If you don't think you can live with these limitations and you are willing to spend double the money then have a look at the S100fs. If you don't want to spend that much and you don't mind having last-year's model (with no image stabilisation, less zoom and lower res movies) then see if you can find a heavily-discounted S9600.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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Published 6 months ago by A. Craney
A pleasant surprise
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have been very impressed with this camera, I am no David Bailey but this piece of kit produces excellent quality pictures and very simple and straight forward to use
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Published 22 months ago by Croz
excellent
i bought this for my daughter it was posted in very quick time, the product its self is very good and very good value for money.
Published 22 months ago by Alicia Byrne
Excellent camera
This camera is excellent. I know it`s not from the top shelf but for me is great. Will recommend to everyone.
Published 24 months ago by Tede
Its a step up from point and shoot well worth taking.
I got this for Christmas 2009 after comparing with S1500. The HD recording and playback was the deal clincher. Read more
Published on 27 April 2010 by Jack CH
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I've been a long-time user of SLR's but was finally getting fed up with the additional lenses etc etc. Read more
Published on 14 April 2010 by M. C. Douglas
Vast amount of features - but dubious picture quality
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