Fujifilm FinePix S Series S2980 14.0MP Digital Camera - Black

Great product

The camera amazing features and great zoom. I have started using it to take nature shots and is performing well. I suggest taking plenty of extra high powered re- chargeable batteries with you.

A good cheap bridge cam these days

The s2980 at 14mp with a reasonable sized screen and a decent range of optical zoom is in overall spec terms a vast improvement over my beloved s5000... And there is no denying that it does offer a number of benefits... But... Yes, you knew there was one coming! The build quality has gone. An s5000 series fee list s solid and well made. The s2980 in comparison feels a little flimsy, and too light.

I enjoy using it, but miss the solid reliability that my ancient S5000 had.

Technically it's excellent. It stands up well to comparison with much more recent cameras. 14mp is plenty. If you need more, you also need a bunch of other stuff that adds up to a DSLR not a bridge cam.

If the build quality was as good as the s5000 I would be raving about this camera, but I have to temper my enthusiasm and evangelical prose. I feel somehow a little cheated. Although the tech has improved, the feel and user experience is a retrograde step.

For the money, these days these are a bargain. If you have not experienced the solid build quality of previous series, then this is going to feel fine. But if you are used to an older version, or have owned a solidly built 35mm SLR, then I suggest you have a play with one before you buy.... As any photographer knows, if the camera doesn't feel right, you won't get the shots you want.Read full review

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Nearly Everything I Wanted, Then It stopped working? Before I Dropped it on the floor?

I Up graded from a 5mp FUJiFILM FinePix model that had never let me down. I have another Camera that is 16mp, but wanted another Fujifilm. Almost everything with the S2980HD was a step up from the old model.
I took my Grand daughters Christening Photos with it on 5th Feb 2017. took out the SD card transferred photos into computer file.
On putting SD card back in to the Camera, a Message came on the Screen "Turn off Camera and back on" ?
after afew times (20+) no joy. I went to bed.
On a problem search for the model, I came across someone else that had recently endured same problem, and ironically while changing the sd card and batteries had dropped the camera, and it worked again? So I dropped my camera from 2 foot to a carpeted floor, and yes mine also started to work again? I saw repair prices up to £100+. So apart from the sudden stop working of the camera I am reasonably happy with the model (be it slightly worried how it failed, and the method of resorting the usage of it).Read full review

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More than good value didgital bridge camera .

I was into using this camera ,to get good images ,even before I had a manual (Got one free on the net )!
Feels a nice solid piece of kit as modern kit goes and doesn't feel at all flimsy ! The camera battery door can be a little hard to close first but it is a knack ,so don't force it ! The camera fits well in the hand with some nice anti-slip -comfort patches. All the buttons are nicely placed and fall well to hand . You should invest in recharge batteries as normal ones take a hit because I guess the motors in the camera ,used for the lens movement ! The zoom is a great thing on this and allows you to take wildlife shots without scaring what you are looking at away ! The camera has a massive amount of modes to change between ,from full-auto to any sort of mix of manual you want ! The camera size is good ,not too small but at the same time not a hefty lump to carry around all day ! All in all well worth looking at .Read full review

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Easy too use

I’m glad I got this it’s a nice and easy too use camera I would advise getting some heavy duty battery’s unless off course u go down the recharge type

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Fuji FinePix S Digital Camera.

Great value for money. camera is easy to use, and I like the fact that I can switch off the screen and use the view finder, so increasing the the life of the battery.

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Good quality and versatile camera

This camera is so versatile for all types of photography from landscape, portrait, street or macro. Having a 14mp sensor and a powerful zoom gives you great picture quality. Really pleased with my purchase.Read full review

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compact and light great wee camera

i am delighted with this camera it's simple to use and gives excellent results. i used it at my daughters wedding and both stills and video were spot on

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Bought for 7 year old daughter, want it for myself

Compact and lightweight, but this literally describes the body. The camera takes the most amazing photos. My daughter and I found it so easy to use and loved taking photos of landscape and animals, and were amazed at the quality of the photos. Perfect 1st camera for a budding (7year old) photographer. Thankyou.Read full review

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small and compact

for an older camera it still does a good job, and is easy to use

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