Brought into the market only a decade or so ago, the super zoom cameras instantly became popular because of the simple fact that the average consumer loves to get ‘up-close-and-personal’ to his or her subject. It is only the zoom that allows one to do that, hence the popularity. The FinePix S1500 from Fujifilm is one such super zoom camera which comes with a resolution of 10mp and a zoom range of 12x along with all the necessary features that make compact cameras popular.
Design and FunctioningFor a camera that looks and feels just like a professional SLR, the Fujifilm FinePix S1500 is rather lightweight, weighing less than 350g. The shape is sturdy and yet fits comfortably into the palm of the hand. It comes equipped with a 12x zoom lens, and 33-396mm focal range, 10 megapixels and 2.7 inch LCD screen. 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. It also comes with 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 camera is also equipped with Fujifilm’s signatory has Scene Recognition Auto, which cleverly detects a scene without any need to pre-select the mode on the camera. It can provide internal memory of about 52MB and is compatible with SD/SDHC cards.
