Finepix 1500

Hi there,

I hope some people can help me with a couple of queries.

(1) Fujifilm Finepix 1500

I have this camera, bought in Japan, but have mislaid accessories and
manual. I wonder if there is an English language equivalent manual
available (is the MX 1500 the same model?)
Also I have seen the manual advertised on the Fujifilm UK web site but
I think that's for posting to UK addresses. Anyone advise me the
easiest way to get an English manual sent to Japan?

(2) Fujifilm E550

This broke recently, so I got a refund and rather than buy the same, am
wondering what would be your recommended best buy for around 169 GBP /
US$280.00 / 33 000 yen.

The new camera should ideally be a FinePix but not necessarily the same
model. For around the above price, or perhaps a little more, what are
your recommendations?

The new camera needs to be compatible with these accessories:

Tamrac TA5691 Digital/Photo Bag
Fujifilm CP-FXA10 Picture Cradle (for transferring images to PC, etc)
Olympus 512MB XD Picture Card inc Panoramic Function.

Hoping for some good help, thanks very much in advance.
Richard

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