For the money, I really expected more from this camera. Even my tiny Nikon micro-handheld camera goes down to an f3.3; and this Fuji with the nice big lens only goes down to 3.5? C'mon. Most superzoom cameras these days go down to f2.8, which provides much better image quality by allowing lower ISO and faster shutter speeds. The lack of adjustablity in the aperature is disappointing; you really can only choose either a 3.5 or 7.0 (nothing in between). When at maximum zoom, even on a bright sunny day, image quality is sub-par. Image distortion is apparent and there is a very noticeable "purple fringe" effect. Image sharpness at this zoom level is also not as sharp as you would expect from a $280 camera. These are my biggest complaints. But wouldn't you consider these MAJOR FLAWS; I mean, why would you even buy a superzoom camera at this pricepoint if you didn't want nice looking pictures?
The camera is comfortable to hold, and is a nice compact size, compared to other cameras in it's class. It's features compare nicely to the competition. The 15x zoom is nice; unless you're using a tripod, more zoom than that would be difficult to use. The flash is acceptable, if a bit harsh. Macro mode is easy to use, and movie mode does work as advertised. The menus are sub-par.
Overall, I would only consider this camera a good value if you could get it for $100-$150. Otherwise, skip it--there are much better options out there! Look into the Canon Powershots.Get more detail about Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD 10MP Digital Camera with 15x Optical Dual Image Stabilized Zoom.
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