My husband bought me an s2500 for Christmas, I've been going on for months about getting a proper camera, I also have a samsung digimax v700 which was fab & perfect for what I used it for. I wanted to upgrade to an SLR but he said that the reviews for the s2500 are good and great for beginners. Any advice, tips, is it worth keeping.
Fujifilm s2500HD finepix
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Hi Emma and welcome to TP forum.
Not familiar with that camera but had a look here:-
http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/fujifilm_finepix_s2500hd_review/sample_images/
Certainly is worth keeping. Looks like a versatile bit of kit.
Tip - take loads of pics until you get thoroughly familiar with the controls.
If it seems too complex at first (likely) stick it on auto.
Somewhere down the line think about getting some processing software. Loads of advice on that from here.
Good luck with the camera.
Dougie
Not familiar with that camera but had a look here:-
http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/fujifilm_finepix_s2500hd_review/sample_images/
Certainly is worth keeping. Looks like a versatile bit of kit.
Tip - take loads of pics until you get thoroughly familiar with the controls.
If it seems too complex at first (likely) stick it on auto.
Somewhere down the line think about getting some processing software. Loads of advice on that from here.
Good luck with the camera.
Dougie
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I don't know your Fuji camera but I use a similar bridge camera (a Panasonic fz 28)
Compared to DSLRs, bridge camera have their limitations but they are way more versatile than a point and shoot and can produce excellent images.
Read the manual and, as already said, take loads of photos. Setting it to Auto will get you some good shots, but it will be fooled by some situations and you won't learn very much.
If you do not already have access to photo editing software there are loads to buy, but I suggest downloading one or more of the free editors, eg Photoscape (simple to use) or GIMP (more complicated). You can always buy something later if you need to.
There are lots of tutorial on the net about all aspects of photography - eg
http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/
Dave
Compared to DSLRs, bridge camera have their limitations but they are way more versatile than a point and shoot and can produce excellent images.
Read the manual and, as already said, take loads of photos. Setting it to Auto will get you some good shots, but it will be fooled by some situations and you won't learn very much.
If you do not already have access to photo editing software there are loads to buy, but I suggest downloading one or more of the free editors, eg Photoscape (simple to use) or GIMP (more complicated). You can always buy something later if you need to.
There are lots of tutorial on the net about all aspects of photography - eg
http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/
Dave
I used a fuji finepix for a couple of years and I found it to be a brilliant camera. Doesn't look as big or fancy as a dslr but it did 95% of what a dslr does. Some things it does even better. Wide angle to extreme telephoto without buying an extra 1.5kg lens, and better at close-ups/macro than anything I've used since, all in a fairly compact package. Stick with it, it'll serve you well.
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Yes, it does work. Occasionally you'll see shots where the photographer has deliberately broken that rule and achieved a good shot, but for the most part it is a sound basis to work from.