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Fujifilm FinePix S1500
The Fujifilm FinePix S1500 is a new super-zoom digital compact camera that looks and feels like a DSLR.

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Features
10.0 MegapixelsA 10.0-megapixel of high resolution can capture the world around in vivid color and lavish details.

12x Optical Zoom12x optical zoom lens covers an extraordinary focal range of 33-396mm*, extending your shooting reach enough to zoom in to those smiles.

Instant ZoomWith a single press of a button, the subject tracked within the selected frame on the LCD, will be captured and saved at a high zoom ratio (1.4x or 2x digital zoom).

Super Macro ModeSuper Macro mode sets an accurate focus moving in as close as approx. 2cm (0.8 inch) . Impressive full-frame close-ups can be taken.

A Remarkable Compact BodySupplied with impressive powerful zooming functions, the FinePix S1500 achieved its comfort through lightweight and a small dimension for you to take it anywhere with ease.

New Tracking Auto FocusTracking Auto Focus function tracks the subject automatically for as long as the shutter is half pressed and the subject is kept inside the frame.

Panorama Shooting ModeMakes it easy to create impressive panoramic photos. This mode captures and combines max 3 consecutive shots, that are saved to the memory card as a single panoramic picture.

New SR AUTO & Face DetectionEquipped with the newly evolved SR Auto (Scene Recognition Auto) and Face Detection, scenes and faces can be captured and optimized even more with the detection functions.

Face DetectionFace Detection instantly identifies the faces in the frame, and automatically optimizes focus and exposure up to 6 faces at a time.

Red-Eye RemovalRed-Eye Removal automatically detects faces and corrects flash reflected red-eye for a perfect end result.

Zoom UpPress the Face Detection button to zoom into each of the detected faces in a photo during playback.

TrimmingZooms in on a detected face, then crops and saves a “portrait” shot in the camera.

Image with ClarityThe Dual Image Stabilization and Continuous Shooting Mode will help you capture that one special moment with clarity.

High Sensitivity + CCD Shift Image StabilizationThe combination of high sensitivity and CCD shift image stabilization works to eliminate blurred photos by freezing action and minimizing blurs at maximum zoom range.

High Speed Playback FunctionMoving subject captured in continuous shooting mode can be played back at a high speed of 10 frames per second in a streaming sequence as you search for your favorite shot in full screen smooth and fast.

Micro Thumbnail View in 2.7-inch LCDLarge 2.7-inch LCD screen allows you to find favorite image at a glance displayed in 10 x 10 array.

Dated Thumbnail ViewFor easy access, pictures can be sorted and viewed by date.

SlideshowClose-ups of detected faces are shown in slideshow style.

SD/SDHC Memory Card SlotThe versatile card slot is compatible with SD and high-capacity Secure Digital (SDHC) memory cards.

Specifications
ModelFinePix S1500

Number of effective pixels10.0 million pixels

CCD sensor1/2.3-inch CCD

Storage mediaInternal memory (Approx. 23MB), SD memory card, SDHC memory card

File formatStill image: JPEG (Exif Ver 2.2) Movie: AVI (Motion JPEG) with sound Audio WAVE format, Monaural sound

Number of recorded pixelsStill image: 3,648 x 2,736 (10M) / 3,648 x 2,432 (3:2 format) / 2,592 x 1,944 / 2,048 x 1,536 / 1,600 x 1,200 / 640 x 480 pixels

LensFujinon 12x optical zoom lens, F2.8 (Wide) - F5.0 (Telephoto)

Lens focal lengthf=5.9 - 70.8mm, equivalent to 33 - 396mm on a 35mm camera

Digital zoomApprox. 5.7x

ApertureWide: F2.8 - F6.4, Telephoto: F5.0 - F8.0, max 5 steps in 1/3 EV increment

Focus distance (from lens surface)Normal: Wide: Approx. 40cm / 1.3ft. to infinity Telephoto: Approx. 1.5m / 4.9ft. to infinity Macro: Wide: Approx. 5cm - 3m / 2.0in. - 9.8ft. Telephoto: Approx. 80cm - 3m / 2.6ft. - 9.8ft. Super Macro: Approx. 2cm - 1m / 0.8in. - 3.3ft.

SensitivityAuto / Auto(800) / Auto(400) / Equivalent to ISO 64 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 (Standard Output Sensitivity)

Exposure controlTTL 256-zones metering

Exposure modeProgrammed AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual

Shooting modesMode dial: Auto, SR Auto, SP, P, S, A, M, C, Panorama, Movie SP: Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod), Natural Light, Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Museum, Party, Flower, Text

Image StabilizationCCD-shift type

Shutter speed(Auto mode) 1/4sec. to 1/2000sec., (All other modes) 8sec. to 1/2000sec.

FocusAuto focus (Area, Multi, Center, Tracking) / Continuous AF AF assist illuminator available

White balanceAutomatic scene recognition Preset: (Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm white), Fluorescent light (Cool white), Incandescent light), Custom

Self-timerApprox. 10 sec. / 2 sec.delay

FlashAuto flash

Electronic viewfinder0.2-inch, Approx. 200,000 dots, FLCD monitor (R/G/B colors are displayed in a single dot), Approx. 97% coverage

LCD monitor2.7-inch, Approx. 230,000 dots, TFT color LCD monitor, Approx. 97% coverage

Photography functionsSR Auto (Scene Recognition Auto), Instant Zoom, Panorama shooting mode, Face Detection (with Auto red-eye removal), High speed shooting, Framing guideline, Post shot assist windows, Frame No. memory, Histograms, Silent mode

Video outputNTSC / PAL selectable

Digital interfaceUSB 2.0 High-speed

Power supply4x AA type alkaline batteries (included), Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (sold separately) or Lithium batteries (sold separately) DC Coupler CP-04 with AC power adapter AC-5VX(sold separately)

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Ratings by Store(s)
Buy.com 5.0
1 User Review(s)
Newegg 3.0
6 User Review(s)
BuyDig.com 3.3
3 User Review(s)
 
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