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FujiFilm FinePix S5000 3.1MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom Reviews

Customer Rating:
Summary: Good camera have used it for 3 years
Comment: This is a very good camera, unfortunately Fuji has stopped production of this model... it is very good for starters to learn about photography and slowly move towards a DSLR mode i guess...i have used this camera for last three years and now i have a broken battery lid.. which is due to th eplastic body.. i feel this is the only drawback this camera has other wise this is really a good handy camera....

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Customer Rating:
Summary: WOW! Great Camera, Still Holds Up 4+ Years On
Comment: It might seem a little odd to write a review now (October 2008) on a camera I bought over 4 years ago (March 2004), but I am just so impressed with the Fuji S5000's performance over the years. We have used this camera almost daily in our business (to take product photos) and for personal use, including trips around the US, Europe, and South America.

This camera had many advanced features for when it was made that still hold up today:

* Sharp 3.1 MP Image (prints up to 8 x 10)
* Great 10x Zoom Lens (really sharp pictures)
* Movie and Sound Capture
* Great Battery Life

Sure, you can get higher end cameras now but I wouldn't hesitate to get one of these used for a backup or "beater" camera for the kids.

Simply a great, reliable camera that has held up well over time.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: 4+ Years, 4+ Countries - Going Strong
Comment: I've had the Fuji S5000 for four years now and love it. In fact, over the summer I purchased the new Olympus 18x optical zoom and took it back as other than the greater zoom I didn't like it as much as my S5000. When I purchased it it was just under $300 and the best bang for buck in my opinion. There were other cameras with more megapixels or other features, but I wanted that balance between quality and price and I got it. This is a sturdy camera that I've taken all over the world traveling with me as well as every backpacking trip, canoe trip, snowball fight, etc. Just over the weekend it got buried in the snow - I brushed it off and kept snapping.

I have to admit, I am starting to look at new cameras because I'd like more megapixels, but all the cameras have to compare to the S5000 as sturdy, quick, and great pictures.

This is a good camera that will take nice wildlife photos (not WONDERFUL - that's where the bang for buck comes in - it's still for the hobbyist) - I've got moose, bald eagles, deer and lots of fun ones of the new puppy.

I give this camera 5 stars because you're getting what you pay for - a sturdy camera with adequate megapixels and a nice 10x optical zoom lens.

~L'aura

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Excellent Camera
Comment: I have had this camera for 3 years now, it replaced a Kodak digital that broke. I have been pleased from the first day it arrived. It had been through a lot (Key west, Disney, DC, NY etc) of vacations. It has been abused, bumped, dropped, gotten wet, kids sticky fingers and it still works great. If you are looking for a great deal for a DSLR style camera, this is it, look no further, because this camera is IT. This camera can also provide you with a great learning experience, no only will it tell you when the shutter speed is too fast, but it can even tell you if the aperture is not enough to take a excellent photo, and with 3.1 effective megapixels, your photos will print out better than Kodak prints. ...
I now have the Nikon D80 and this has now been promoted to teaching tool for the kids to learn photography. I would recommend this camera to anyone wanting a quality camera at a reasonable price.

I also recommend getting a 1GB xd card.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: programmed to fail
Comment: The Fuji S5000 has a memory chip in it which retains the day/date/time information, but after 12 months to 2 years this chip losses its capacity to hold a charge therefore losing the date/time. Fuji wants $250 to replace the chip! My camera failed a few weeks out of warranty. Each time I change batteries, I have to reset date and time. What a pain in the neck!

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