Fujifilm Finepix Z5fd Digital Camera - Silver (6MP, 3x Optical Zoom) 2.5 inch LCD

I've been using this camera for a couple of weeks now, coupled with a 2gb xD card. I have to say, I'm mostly impressed with the camera. The image quality is near perfect at the default resolution (which is extremely high) the 6 Megapixel quality give it the 'wow factor' after you've taken a nice close up and you can see every flaw and blemish (not always a good thing!).

Image quality.
Like I've said above, the image quality is near perfect and will surprise you for such a small camera. Image compression is good and of a high quality.

Shoot modes.
To put it bluntly, there's a *lot* of them, sometimes to the point where you wish there were less, some of them don't seem to make much difference or are VERY situational. Macro mode (for close ups) seems to have a couple of focusing flaws, such as focusing on the foreground rather than what is in the center of the screen, even if it takes up 90% of the LCD screen. Auto mode is great for general photo taking and mostly focuses exactly how you would expect it to.

Ease of use.
This camera is a real gem when it comes to accessibility and I was flying around the menus and options in a couple of minutes without any problems. The LCD screen is perhaps too close to the edges, to the point where you always seem to pick it up by that edge and smudge the screen, because of this, I recommend a screen protector of some kind. For people with bigger than average hands, like myself, don't be put off, the buttons on the camera are perfectly placed and I have no problems at all.

Pros.
Good quality image capture
Built in video capture (around 30 minutes at max resolution on a 2gb card)
Clever menu layout
6 mega pixels
Pocket size

Cons.
xD cards are expensive
No protection or bag 'out of the box'
Focus issues with some shooting modes

Final Thought.
Excellent camera for the price. Excellent quality, the minor problems listed are niggles at best, but niggles none the less.

This is an awesome little camera.

First off, it looks stunning. It's a really neat, modern design and one of the few cameras on the market that makes people stop and say "Wow!"

Secondly, it's very easy to use and get used to, and unlike what some other review states, you can look at photos without sliding the lens cover. The screen is pin-sharp and even has a sort of "bright boost" button for when you are looking at the screen in harsh sunlight. The camera as a whole feels very strong and well put together.

Thirdly, and most importantly, it takes excellent pictures. They are really sharp and the face detection feature really works - it's not just a gimmick. The ISO 1600 is also superb. Since I started using it I have been taking tons more pictures in the evening or indoors.

Overall, this is the best camera I've ever used. Buy it.

Camera and memory card arrived as stated, all in good nick.
Very impressed. How do they get so many features into such a small case?
LCD clear and crisp. Controls fall easily to hand and the manuals supplied are easy to follow. The 'quick start' sheet is a brilliant idea.
So, it's a 'girly' camera and slightly, very slightly, awkward for big mitt's, but I got it for my wife and speaking as a 'happy-snapper' ...... EXCELLENT!