Fuji Finepix S5000 Zoom opinions.

I'm about to purchase my first digital camera and am seriously considering the "Fuji FinePix S5000 Zoom". I've been using SLR 35 mm cameras for many years and this camera seems to have gotten many good reviews and I like the 10X optical zoom. I would like some opinions on this Fuji camera.

Thanks in advance,
Tufenuf

I haven't used the s5000 so can't comment on it. If you haven't checked out the Olympus models with 10x zoom, you should. Olympus is one of the "big 4" lens makers so I would favor them, all else being equal.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/fujifilms5000/

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/spec...oly_c730uz.asp

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/spec...oly_c750uz.asp

I don't know much about digitals because I haven't purchased one yet. However, since I too use 35mm and have for years, I don't think I want a digital that only says: SLR-like. I'm not sure what price range you have in mind, but if it were me, I'd be looking for an honest to goodness full SLR digital where I could use my SLR lenses.

Ok, now I know. ;) The FinePix S7000 would be the better choice if you're set on Fuji. One thing I didn't like about the 5000 model storage card is a : xD-Picture Card, where the 7000 model storage card is: xD-Picture Card Compact Flash Type I/II & Microdrive. The 5000 is USB 1.1 the 7000 is USB 2.0.
On to more: 5000 model focus range is:
Normal: 90 cm - Infinity
Macro: 10 cm - 200 cm
7000 model focus range is:
Normal: 50 cm - Infinity
Macro: 10 cm - 80 cm
Super-Macro: 1 cm - 20 cm

edited by poster: in compliance with some, it was wrong of me to state that digitals don't do macro well. :D

In my opinion, if you've used 35mm for years, and you buy a digital, you should buy one that will be as good as your 35mm is.

That's all I have to say on this subject. :D

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Originally posted by photolady
From most digitals I have seen in operation, they don't do macro really well.

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Hmmmmmmmmmmmm... ;)

Digital Macro

buck

Thanks for all the feedback folks and I appreciate the good advice.

Happy Holidays,
Tufenuf

I purchased the Fuji 3800 this past summer due to great reviews from Consumer Reports Magizine. Would bet the newer models are as good.

I got the Fuji S602zoom n would not buy anything Else...It's great..Would not buy the 5000 or the 7000...JMHO...
Not used my 35mm for over a year now, or my Medium format...
But if I had the Money I would buy DSLR......Good Luck in whatever you decide on.....