Fujifilm FinePix S1600 Digital Camera (12MP, 15x Wide Optical Zoom) 3 inch LCD

Hi,Times move on and having made "the switch" to digital cameras I'm impressed to say the least. I still have my film cameras and they are capable of producing excellent results. I have taken many more shots digitally than I ever did with film. Battery life is excellent. I use 'Lithium' photo cells and find they last for ages but you need to tell the camera what type of battery is in (dead easy to do) ie Alkalines NiMh rechargables or Lithiums.I like the simplicity of this camera. I have dabbled with its manual override functions and have found that learning curve straightforward enough.I do really like the Colour or Monochrome at the touch of a button. I've seen critiscim re the "noise" in digital photography. If the correct iso setting is used given the correct amount of exposure and available light I've had zero problems in this respect.My only gripe is simple the view screen on the camera rear can be a little hard to see clearly on bright days. However this is so easy to overcome just press one button and use the viewfinder.Sorted!!!This Fuji camera is excellent value for money. It is not a DSLR. It is simple in design Looks the part and has produced the goods for me. Would I recommend it. The answer is a resounding YES with few reservations.It is not a cheaper option than a film camera but it is far more convenient and in any hands set on "Auto" will give really good quality results. A digital photo frame is a recommendable accessory.VFM - good: Results - Good: Happy customer- Yes. Try one you'll like the concept.. 'Fuji rules OK'BFJ

Bought for myself to replace an aging Fuji point and shoot camera. I am impressed with the additional features of the camera, no problem with the controls as I am familiar with Fuji cameras. Takes good photos in all conditions - a good range of settings. Flash is good too, as is the zoom function. Light enough to carry around in a small camera bag without being too bulky. Good battery life too. I would advise upgrading the memory card, the smaller one soon fills up. Since I bought this camera, a few years ago, it has been discontinued, but there are still bargains to be had by going the second hand route, or discontinued lines, for this range of cameras. Not looking to upgrade, as this camera is ideal for my needs, just a hobby snapper, but more experienced photographers may want something more technical.

I have been a freelance photographer using roll film for 30 odd years and with the advent of digital cameras and 'phone cameras decided to retire. It was second nature to compose a picture using a view finder rather than looking at a screen on the back of the camera. My first digital SLR has a view finder and the first digital compact I purchased made by K---- had a view finder and was excellent. Wanting something for my wife I purchased a Fujifilm finepix AV100 - it was useless for taking photographs outside, even in the dullest of bright days because one could not set the scene on the screen because one could not see it! So after a long search I found what seems to be the only digital compact on the market with a view finder. I found the instruction book quite easy to navigate but to get the best out of the camera, make time to read it. Although the view finder was to me, an essential part, one has to switch it on and off, hence Fuji call it EVF (electronic viewfinder!)and it alternates between view finder and back screen,the view finder is not brilliant (compared to K----- and my SLRs) but better than nothing. It is a nice, well designed lightweight camera, easy to handle,even with big hands,the inbuilt zoom is excellent. Any complaints about short battery life are no doubt due to the 'play' factor!I did find some niggles. It took some time to find the delete button and review icon painted on a button. This to me is a major design fault - who in their right mind uses dark green paint on a black surface? It cannot be described as a compact because it would not fit in a pocket or handbag but it does take very good photographs. The only other observation is from the instruction book it seems most cameras today are being made for the 'party market' taking faces rather than scenes.I was eager to get hold of this and spent extra on same day delivery - worth the extra money. It does not come with a memory card - that is extra.

Is this the cheapest super zoom camera? I don't know but you get a lot of stuff for your money. 12 megapixels, 3 inch bright screen together with an electronic viewfinder for when the sun shines, scene recognition, full control from Auto through PSAM, record movies with sound in 720P and a very impressive zoom which gives a focal range from 28 to 420mm. Image quality is good enough providing sharp prints up to A4. Battery life (4 AA's) I thought rather better than average. Set on auto the S1600 will give very acceptable results for most situations: with the ability to go for the awkward shot it's a camera that's well worth considering.I moved up to the S1600 from a Finepix S602Zoom dating from 2002. The difference is unbelievable. From a chunky, heavy, 5 megapixel to this light weight 12 megapixel brought to me by Father Christmas. I hope the mince pie was sufficient reward.

I’ve had this camera for several months now. Started off ok but now it will completely drain brand new batteries within 2hrs.Personally I’d choose an alternative brand

So far, the camera looks and feels fine - a good buy we think. The instructions easy to read and just need some time to try out the functions and see the printed result. Quick look on the computer is pleasing and for the money, just what we wanted. A step up from a compact with good zoom and functions. Though I was looking for a DSLR, Fujifilm FinePix kept coming up despite it not being a DSLR, more a bridging camera so I'm told but the reviews were good at a price I wanted to pay. I may reveiw again after our holiday in a few weeks once we've got to grip with everything but for now, a cracking camera, thanks.