Last update 19 August’09 – Review and Sample ISO Performance Photos @ CNET
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 is an optical image stabilized 10.1 megapixel digital camera that replaces the S1000. Features include 12x optical zoom (33mm at its widest), 2.7 inch LCD, Scene Recognition, Face Detection and a high ISO of 1600.
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Review Index – (updated 19 August’09)
CNET
“There are other models that have more zoom in its price range, but aren’t as versatile. Though its photo quality isn’t great, it will suffice for those only making 5×7 or smaller prints or going straight to the Web with the results. It can perform frustratingly slow, though, and that’s something you just can’t work around.”
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Cameras.co.uk
“This camera offers manual exposure modes as well as a viewfinder, image stabilisation and the ability to zoom in when shooting a movie. It scores well for ease of use when compared to other, similar digital cameras.”
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CNET Asia
“As ever, Fujifilm separates off the ISO, quality and color mode settings under an ‘F’ button on the back, while consigning the white balance, metering pattern and other routine adjustments to the main menus. Why, oh why, doesn’t Fujifilm use the ‘F’ button as a shortcut to all these common settings like any other camera maker?”
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PhotographyBlog
“Like its predecessors the S1500 does offer some interesting and useful hand holding features that make it easy enough – almost – for anyone to use, whilst throwing a few enthusiast pleasing/intriguing gimmicks into the mix. The panorama feature for example is both simple to use and fun, delivering better than expected results.”
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Pocket-lint
“Though no match for the picture quality and response time of an entry level DSLR, the S1500 is more approachable, the only extras required being a removable SD or SDHC media card for storing pictures plus a set of rechargeable AAs. It’s a “one size fits all” digital camera for those who have outgrown the limitations of a humble snapshot, but still want something the mother in law will be able to fathom.”
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Steve’s Digicams
“The S1500 is a mixed bag. While offering some very appealing features, the below average shooting performance and just “average” 10-megapixel image quality results lower its draw in this model rich category. While this is an affordable super-zoom model with a street price of US$249 or less.”
Trusted Reviews
“Additional features including sensor-shift image stabilisation, scene recognition and tracking AF, as well as some minor image quality tweaks make the S1500 a worthwhile upgrade over the S1000fd. Its compact size, decent build quality and comfortable handling make it a capable and versatile all-rounder and a good value alternative to more expensive travel cameras.”
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SoftSailor
“I have to end the Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Review by telling you that this 10MP digital camera is probably the best around at this price. Actually, I said before that it’s very cheap for what it has to offer. You will be deeply satisfied by the quality of the Fujifilm S1500 camera. Good specs, great prices.”
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Press Excerpt
February 17, 2009 – Fujifilm today announced the introduction of the FinePix S1500, a compact, extremely lightweight digital camera, packing an impressive 12x optical zoom lens and Dual Image Stabilization.
Perfect for advanced amateur photographers the 10 Megapixel FinePix S1500 features a versatile Fujinon 12x optical zoom (33mm-396mm equivalent), Face Detection technology with automatic red-eye removal, Dual Image Stabilisation (combining CCD-shift with high ISO), ISO levels of up to ISO 6400 (at 3MP), and a brand new Tracking Auto Focus function. This, along with features such as Panorama Shooting Mode and Instant zoom, make the FinePix S1500 a camera that will suit every member of the family.
Dual Image Stabilisation
In addition to offering incredible zoom range, the FinePix S1500 features combined CCD-shift and image stabilisation to avoid the effects of camera shake at longer shutter speeds. Dual Image Stabilisation facilitates long distance and fast action shots by ensuring that blur is minimised and photographic quality is always guaranteed.
Lock on to the Action
The FinePix S1500’s new Tracking Auto Focus function means that users can track a moving subject whilst ensuring focus is maintained, even when using the full eye-watering 12x zoom. This feature is ideal for kids who are always on the go, dogs bounding through fields, or Dads wanting to capture the perfect sports action shot. Simply focus, press the shutter half way and the camera will lock on to the subject, ready for you to take the perfect shot.
Family Friendly Features
As well as Tracking AF, the FinePix S1500 includes numerous other features which will make it a hit with the all-action family. The Instant Zoom feature helps to capture moving subjects at high zoom settings, and works alongside Face Detection when shooting pictures of people.
Panorama Shooting Mode, first featured on the extremely popular FinePix S1000fd, this enables users to create impressive panoramic pictures by seamlessly stitching together three separate photos.
Continuous Shooting is great when capturing sports and action shots. The camera can fire an impressive 7.5 frames per second up to 15 frames (at 2MP) or 3.3 frames per second up to 6 frames (at 5MP).
Once images have been recorded, they can be easily viewed via High Speed Playback or Micro Thumbnail View. High Speed Playback displays 10 frames per second making it quick and easy to find your favourite image. Alternatively, users can use Micro Thumbnail View which shows up to 100 thumbnails on the back of the large 2.7” LCD screen.
Plus, to make taking great images as easy as possible, the FinePix S1500 has Scene Recognition AUTO, which cleverly detects a scene without any need to pre-select the mode on the camera. Having identified the most commonly photographed subjects, Fujifilm has developed technology to automatically identify and recognise different scenes – Portrait, Backlight Portrait, Night Portrait, Landscape, Night and Macro. Once the scene in the frame has been detected, the camera will optimise the settings to capture the most stunning photo of your chosen subject. Portrait Mode works in conjunction with Face Detection technology to get the best possible portraits, instantly removing red-eye.
Close-up and personal
The compact and lightweight body is small and portable, making it perfect for holidays, family days out, or for snapping around the house. Inside the tiny shell is a massive 12x zoom, ideal for a wide range of subjects.
The FinePix S1500 features an internal memory of 52MB, which also helps as a great storage option. With a low-power consumption (operating on four AA type alkaline batteries) the FinePix S1500 is the perfect camera for the energy-conscious consumer.
