Fujifilm FinePix S5700 Reviews: Digital Hybrid Camera

+ Excelllent features and very easy to use. The information provided on lcd screen when rotating through features is excellent and you do not need to use the manual unless you want to use the more advanced faetures.

- None as yet.

+ Being able to swap from viewfinder to LCD screen for different situations. Batteries appear to last a long time

- Finding it a little difficult to hold comfortably, but I've been used to compact cameras until this camera

+ easy to use fits nice in hand controls easy to use

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+ good 10x zoom, good flash and video quality

- extra modes more difficult to set up and use effectively than on other cameras and low light photography without using flash is always blurred, flash is always set at 100% and cannot be adjusted to suit the environment, can cause some colour loss and over-exposure in medium light conditions where just to dark without the flash.

+ Extremely easy to use, and to get good results. And with the various options available, a user can make taking a photo as easy or simple or as challenging as they want.

- A lot of the features that have an SLR-type function are buried in other menus (ie adjusting aperture). As a result, it can be complicated to find them and to use them, and the manual can be a bit clunky. But as this isn't the main function of this camera, it's not a huge obstacle to using it.

+ battery last a long time.real easy to use. just like compact camera but with extra features

- nil

+ My first digital camera. I have not yet used all the features on this camera, but those I have used have been excellent. I am pleased with the software that supports this product

- None.

+ Excellent lens and fast operation.

- No lens hood which leads to lens flare.

+ All the different settings. You have one for sunsets, which brings out the yellows and oranges. One for flowers, which brings out the details.
There is a 10 x optical zoom, so you can get really good quality pictures of views and scenes that are a distance away.

- It does take a bit of time to find the different settings and remember where they are!

+ Ease of use, a superb combination of still and video, handles both jobs with ease. Anyone want a second hand mini disc video camera? now obsolete since purchase of S5700 !!

- Lense cover falls off every time camera is taken from carry bag!!

+ I have actually purchased 2 of these now, one for me and one for my parents. It really is a case of point and shoot for excellent quality photographs, and one button push for close ups!

- I still haven't found any, honestly could not be happier with my purchase.

+ This camera is very easy to handle. Controls are fairly straight forward. As a spectacle wearer I find the electronic viewfinder to be excellent. The camera copes well with varied lighting conditions. The zoom is superbly smooth.

- Too bulky to be used as a pocket camera unless one has very large pockets.

+ Easy to take good quality photos, lots of features. good macro. you can purchase filters e.t.c to screw on the lens, unlike most point and shoot cameras. good zoom for non SLR.

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+ Great value for money. Really good picture quality and macro mode. Can use as a point and shoot but it has a good range of more advanced features.

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+ It looks attractive, easy to hold and operate.It's nice to feel you have a camera in your hands unlike many digital cameras which are the size of a cigarette packet.Small is not always beautiful.

- I have'nt found any as yet...and I don't think I will

+ Good features, value for money

- Manual focusing not very easy

+ It's light, easy to handle (being comfotable in the hand) all round good camera.

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+ Sharp pictures and easy to use

- Little bit clunky. Lens cap comes off at will

+ Very easy to use and will take both types of flash card

- The size means it is a bit bulky

+ Everything , can"t fault the camera A++++++++++++++++++++

- None

+ Easy to set up and use in basic mode - plenty of features to play with if you're feeling adventurous. Natural light and flash/natural light mode really useful. Very easy and comfortable to hold.

- None so far.

+ I love the size of the viewing screen, the picture quality is fabulous, i love the fact it comes with a neck strap so it cam be used easily and quickly when a picture opportunity arises. i love that you can take continuous pictures so at an event you dont miss a thing waiting for the camera to be ready.i love that it feels robust and nice to hold unlike some of the more modern designs that are getting smaller and feel like toys in your hand

- none found yet.

+ Its really cheap! Easy to use. Nice zoom.

- Image quality is well below par, bad grain, poor skin tones and heavy purple fringing. Don't try and use it inside because the results are awfull.

+ You can use the product one handed and the zoom is great (10x is better than the 3x you often get on digital cameras). I also like the fact it takes both SD and XD cards.

- The strap is not good and you couldn't rely on it to carry the camera about (I bought a case)

+ The zoom! A 10x optical zoon on a camera for this price was the main selling point for me, and I'm really impressed with it. I also like the dual-shot mode that lets you take 2 pictures in quick succession, 1 with flash and one without.

- Only real bad point is that on a sunny day, blue skies often come out white, however, I have found this with every digital camera I have owned.

+ close ups

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+ This camera is great, easy to use, picture quality is very good and the video feature is great too.

- The only bad point is the fact it has digital zoom, i still don't understand why digital camera's still have this feature. It makes photo's look grainy.

+ Easy to use most of time in auto. Uses both card types and uploading software easy to use

- Tend to leave fingure on flash pop up if not careful

+ many different image selections so that you can get a wide variety of photographs, good flash, good viewfinder facility, good quality images from 7mega pixels

- many settings require fiddly mulitiple choices to get correct image setting need to make it easier

+ The ergonomic style of the body makes for a comfortable and secure holding position.
The controls are so simple to use and understand that even my wife can use it.
The large veiwing screen is really useful.
Just a great all round camera.

- None that iv'e found yet.

+ simple to use lots of features, great photo quality

- flimsy battery flap

+ For the money it does about everything you could ask for hence the 10/10 scores. The optical zoom adds so much and makes it easy to get in tight, I tried a close up of my partner playing the French Horn in a dimly lit Church without flash from about 30 metres away and the results were excellent.

- I don't like the pop up flash, it works fine but I tend to have my fingers in the way when it tries to deploy and I can't see any reason why it has to pop up rather than be there all the time

+ Battery Life, Zoom, Digital Viewfinder

- Amount of Batterys needed: 4 AA

+ Good range of functions. Really easy to learn. Size and weight convenient. Love it!

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+ Very easy to use

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+ This is an excellent little camera....I find it takes very good quality images for someone into photography but who cant afford an SLR!! Excellent value for money also!

- The only thing i think is a let down is it doesnt have its own lithium chargable battery....this would be good!!

+ A really good value, light weight, easy to use. and also it looks very nice

- Uses too much batery

+ Easy to use and good quality images. Even an amateur like me could use it immediately

- It's easy to impede the pop-up flash with your hand when taking photos

+ I am complete novice and have found it easy to us.

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+ Brilliant camera - really good for everything!

- None!

+ The trimming facility which lets you zoom in on a picture and capture that enlarged image.

- None so far

+ being able to use all the relevant buttons with minimum of hand and finger movement. Results of all my photos since purchase have extremely good in detail and colour.

- would have liked to have a wrist strap for ease of use to clip onto where the shoulder strap goes.

+ easy to use

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+ manual features, size, weight. Price.

- only one is the lens cap is fiddly.

+ Very good value for money.

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+ to be honest i have only used the camera a few times but from the experience i have , i would say the camera is easy to use and so far i have been happy with the pictures taken, havn't used all the features on the camera yet.

- none

+ brilliant macro lens

- picture quality not quite as good as fuji S5500

+ good all rounder thats easy to use.

- none so far

+ Excellent zoom and good build quality, seems larger than you think but fits in my hand perfectly and its not heavy either despite the four AA batteries

- Screen smudges easily but small issue and make sure you carry a spare pack of batteries

+ Powerfull zoom. Seeing the screen on the back through the viewfinder if required. Takes filter. Lots of useful features.

- A bit bulky compared to a simple camera.

+ Easy to use and smart looking

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+ Easy to use, excellent battery life.

- Lens cap on lanyard a nuisance in windy conditions, and if that's the only bad point, it can't be too bad!!!

+ zoom and macro very good

- none

+ large viewing screen,excellent video mode

- feels a bit lightweight

+ Just perfect - exactly what I was lookinf for!

- Not Yet :)

+ Excellent value for money. picture quality on full zoom very good.simple to use.

- Lens cover cheap and nasty

+ It's very easy to use and the features are brilliant. The quality of the images produced are excellent!

- You can't change the setting of the shutter time, unless your on a personal profile, which could be a pain if your not very good with cameras.

+ Large viewing screen, lightweight, takes two types of memory card. Automatic mode good for all general use. Advanced features available for enthusiasts

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+ 10 X Zoom

- AA Batteries

+ Generally easy to use and versatile

- If you what to photograph fast action then even in sport mode this camera is a bit slow.

+ Lightweight, compact, well built.

- Zoom control is in an awkward position to operate.

+ just a brilliant all round camera

- would have been better if one big rechargable battery instead of 4 smaller one

+ Gives you total control like an slr

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+ Decent size, great features, excellent price.

- None.

+ Well balanced and good weight. Large screen for playback. Intuitive controls.

- No carry case included.

+ Value for money. Extremely good hand grip, balance and weight is good. Not too complex to use. To date the battery life is good. Extremely stylish design.

- lens cap is easily dislodged so ensure you have the cap attached to the camera with the lead supplied!

+ light,
batteries last long,
clear pictures.

- no hot shoe.
no interchangeable lens.
no focus ring.
flash isnt that powerful.

+ so easy to use, it also accepts the new type 4gig SD cards so plenty of room for video

- no major problems, the occasional red eye (but that could be me) and the video quality is not fantastic. I would love to have the ability to be able to change lenses and filters etc.

+ The zoom is excellent and the image very sharp. The camera copes well in poor light.

- No real bad points.

+ great zoom

- have to learn how to take better pictures

+ macro & super macro are brilliant.

- none that we've found

+ everything from switching it on to turning it off

- none

+ easy to use,great features sharp pictures brilliant macro function for floral and insect photos

- pictures taken at night and indoors could be better.too much noise

+ Ease of use

- None

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- build appearance is like a toy.

+ I haven't had this camera for very long, but so far so good....I am thrilled with it.

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+ Very easy to use. My twelve year old son used it straight out of the box with great results. My friend, who has avoided the SLR style of compact digital camera, liked it so much and got such great results I had to buy them one! Very fast focus and transfer to card making it suitable for sports shots.

- Software not quite as sophisticated as other maunfacturers but ofr the price who can argue.

+ straight forward easy to use a good step up from a compact digital camera offering a little more scope to take better pictures our next step in our new hobby

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+ Features, useability.

- Build quality (battery compartment cover looks like it will last ten minutes!)

+ This product was bought as a Birthday present and he has been very very pleased with the quality of
the photographs and the video footage including the zoom in feature

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+ ease of use

- a bit plasticy

+ so easy to use and takes lovely photos

- None found yet!

+ easy to use, excellent picture quality.

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+ The Fuji S5700 delivers excellent results and really does bridge the gap between a compact digital and DSLR.

- No rechargeable battery.

+ Shutter speed / button speed brilliant - very short display.
Value for money versus what else I could buy at the time second to none.
Great looks.

- Doesn't show battery life on the display until they are low...or too late gone.