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Review summary: A family-targeted zoom camera that's super?

Pros: Fairly priced, larger than average zoom range, good "bridge" option for those wanting a wider range of compositional choices without being unduly overwhelmed

Cons: Video picks up operational noise, noticeable shutter delay in single shot mode, "IS" not reliable

Verdict: Fairly priced, jack-of-all-trades super zoom. Taken individually its features don't overly impress, but the undemanding user may well find it's all the camera they ever need

Review summary: Fuji's latest low-cost super-zoom has 12x magnification and 10 megapixels

Review summary: Introduction Fujifilm's S1500 is a lower-end Ultrazoom camera. A step up from a standard point-and-shoot, it has a good deal of manual controls and a 12x zoom. Most Ultrazooms exceed 12x, however. Although its classification is somewhat nebulous ...

Cons: • Relatively compact for a DSLR-esque design • Better than the average point-and-shoot • Easy to use interface • Good handling overall • Somewhat bulky compared to point-and-shoots • Not quite good enough to be considered an Ultrazoom • Menu ...

Review summary: The Fujifilm Finepix S1500 is right around the corner, but is it worth waiting for? We'll give you our take here.

Verdict: First off, Fujifilm is adding Tracking Auto Focus to the Fujifilm FinePix S1500, a system that functions by pressing the shutter button halfway to lock a subject in target, following the movement of that subject throughout the entire frame. We've seen ...

Review summary: Fujifilm unveils the the FinePix S1500, successor to the FinePix S1000. The SLR-styled 10 Mp FinePix S1500 has a Fujinon 12x optical zoom (33mm-396mm equivalent) offering great range and flexibility. Furthemore, the FinePix S1500 includes Dual Image ...

Verdict: SR Auto (Automatic Scene Recognition) enables the FinePix S1500 to intelligently recognize six types of scenes automatically. For each picture taken in this mode, the S1500 will optimize the ideal exposure, focus, white balance and ISO for the scene ...