Fuji Finepix S5500

spotheloser.TakeThisOut@yahoo.com (JeremyH) writes:
 > I want to purchase a digital camera (my 1st) and I found the Fuji
 > Finepix S5500 is well priced in DSLR range. But since I know not a
 > lot about digital cameras, could anyone please explain why it is
 > relatively cheap compared to other dSLRs?

It may have something to do with the fact that is it /not/ a DSLR.

DSLRs are cameras that let you use interchangeable lenes. They come
with a mirror (the "R" means reflex) that lets you use an optical
viewfinder. And - not least - they have a large sensor, which
means less noise and more latitude for available light photography.

The Finepix has fixed zoom lens, no mirror, EFV, and a tiny sensor,

It is also only 4 Mpx, which is adequate for many purposes, but you
can't hope to make prints larger than 9.5x7.1 inch with decent
quality. Recent DSLRs are 6 Mpx or more. Entry level DSLRs have a
"crop factor" of 1.5x-1.6x compared to 35mm film (pro versions even
less). The S5500 has a crop factor of whopping 6.6x!

In short - this is a p&s - dressed up to look like a DSLR.

 > Is there anything I should be warned about this model and brand? My
 > local dealer aren't very helpful unless they know you're commited to
 > buy one (ie you have the money on you!) so any help from this group
 > will be much appreciated.

I've never handled it - and I havn't seen any reviews yet. It may
be an excellent p&s. But if somebody is trying to pass this one of
as a DSLR - they're either dishonest or incompetent.
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buy a few digi camera mags and read reviews etc of ALL cameras. Fuji don't
always come out too well tho ;-(

"JeremyH" <spotheloser RemoveThis @yahoo.com> wrote in message
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 > Hi all,
 > I want to purchase a digital camera (my 1st) and I found the Fuji
 > Finepix S5500 is well priced in DSLR range. But since I know not a lot
 > about digital cameras, could anyone please explain why it is
 > relatively cheap compared to other dSLRs? Is there anything I should
 > be warned about this model and brand? My local dealer aren't very
 > helpful unless they know you're commited to buy one (ie you have the
 > money on you!) so any help from this group will be much appreciated.
 >
 > Jeremy<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
 >> Stay informed about: Fuji Finepix S5500 

On 8 Sep 2004 22:32:32 -0700, spotheloser.RemoveThis@yahoo.com (JeremyH) wrote:

 >Hi all,
 >I want to purchase a digital camera (my 1st) and I found the Fuji
 >Finepix S5500 is well priced in DSLR range. But since I know not a lot
 >about digital cameras, could anyone please explain why it is
 >relatively cheap compared to other dSLRs? Is there anything I should
 >be warned about this model and brand? My local dealer aren't very
 >helpful unless they know you're commited to buy one (ie you have the
 >money on you!) so any help from this group will be much appreciated.
 >
 >Jeremy

I like Fuji. It is a quality item at a low price. Lots of happy
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