6.3-Megapixel SuperCCD HR sensor
Produces images with 12.3 million pixels (4048 x 3040)
6x optical plus 3.2x digital zoom (19x total)
1.8-inch LCD
Electronic viewfinder
Super macro mode for shots as close as 1cm
5-frame burst mode
Includes 16 MB XD Picture Card
Also compatible with CompactFlash Type II cards and MicroDrives
Powered by 4 AA batteries (alkalines included, rechargeables recommended)
Connects to PCs and Macs via USB 1.1
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Author
Fourwings Commander of the Wild Empire
Registered: September 2005 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 3655
Review Date: Mon 6, November, 2006
Would you recommend it? Yes |
Total Spent: £275.00| Rating: 10
Strengths:
Excellent macro capability, great handling, High quality images
Weaknesses:
none
This is without doubt a superb top range pro-sumer compact.
The S7000 is built to a very high standard, with the various controls layed out in such a way that it is an absolute joy to use.
It features the Fujinon Super EBC 6x zoom lens (35mm - 210mm equivalent to 35mm camera), a 6.3 megapixel super HD CCD sensor that with interpolation has a maximum output of 12 megapixels.
The S7000 has a huge range of user options that range from fully automatic to full manual including an excellent manual focus mode aided by a large knurled focus ring on the lens barrel.
The inclusion of a cable release socket on the shutter release button enables the use of a standard cable release for low light/macro/bulb facility shots, something sadly lacking on the majority of digital cameras.
The S7000 also features an info button which when pressed once gives a histogram and if pressed again image information such as ISO,photometry,white balance,image compensation, as well as the shutter speed and aperture used, a common feature on DSLR's.
Although this is a great all round camera its real strength is macro work. It has two macro modes, a standard macro mode and a super-macro mode that allows focus down to an incredible 1cm!
When set to the normal macro mode the zoom and flash can also be used, this gives you an excellent working distance between yourself and more tricky subjects such as insects as well as the facility to light darker subjects.
The macro images from the S7000 are stunning and hold their own in terms of quality with many of the images taken with DSLR's fitted with macro lenses.
I cannot recommend this camera highly enough, the model I have has had constant hard use in a wide range of situations such as nature reserves, rock gigs, sports events etc...for over two years and has given me no problems at all, and although I now own and use a good quality DSLR and macro lens nothing would part me from the S7000, if you can still find one, buy it, you will not regret it
------------------------------ Steve..
Interpreter Member of the Wild Empire
Registered: October 2006 Posts: 314
Review Date: Fri 20, July, 2007
Would you recommend it? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 10
Strengths:
It is superb all rounder.
Weaknesses:
No interchangable lenses
I used this camera at Woodchester Mansion, where I took photographs in complete darkness. Each image was pin sharp. The camera was left on automatic, with the flash raised. I pointed it in the general direction and pressed the button. Spot on, every time.
The following year I took the camera with me to South Africa. Once again superb results. Using the Epson R2400 in Poster mode, I can produce A1 size prints from this camera. Unfortunately it gets very little use now as I am using a Canon 5D.
------------------------------ Don't bother me with facts. My mind is already made up.
