Ok, I see people saying this camera is not a point and shoot. Does this mean I can't just take random shots focusing itself like when walking around?
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It does have an auto setting that will allow you to point and shoot without making any adjustments. The camera is very user friendly and many of the pre-sets are perfect for varying conditions such as sunsets, the beach, indoors, etc. I've been very pleased with the camera and accessories that come with it and would recommend it to anyone stepping up from a standard point and shoot camera.
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I have found there is lag, but if you point and shoot you can take a shot! YOU will not see it on view finder , it will have last picture taken on it , but still will take a shot ! I am taking mine to Aruba this year and can't wait! I took amazing video in Key west and beautiful pics. as well!
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First, great camera, two issues. One it is a big zoom, like you said some times in the little LCD Pic are not sharp once you view on computer screen. Second and the reason I got rid of the camera because sometimes focus is really slow and it can and will take an out of focus pictures occasionally.
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I have had the S4500 for just a few weeks. I wear tri-focals and lve. them on while shooting. I just did some testing and here's what I found: With my glasses on, I focused on an object (auto) The Image looked sharp in the viewer, and in "reviewing". I then lined-up another shot - without my glasses, moved the shutter button half-way down - object was blurred but I took the shot anyway. Reviewed it (on the camera back) and it was fine. Conclusion (after two more tests) the camera was focusing correctly regardless of what I was seeing ! Highly recommend you do same testing to confirm. Having checked other review, I agree this model does NOT have a Diopter (previous Fuji model I owned did) but I am already used to this system - but then I'm not a pro! Oh, don't forget when shooting picture of two people, always point the focus-beam at ONE of the faces then "re-frame" while holding shutter btn. half way down. (sorry if I,m stating the obvious!). Good luck. Harry Hilton
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Hi,I don't have advice- but have the same problem! I'm frustrated that I purchased this camera and now can probably not return it!!! Good luck!! let me know if you find any tricks to get better pictures.
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The manual has ALL the answers, but for "point-and-shoot", you press the "on" button and the rest falls into place. When you absolutely must have "Panorama" (for example), go to the manual: you probably won't use most of the features anyway.
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It's a mirrorless digital camera with an APS-C sized sensor. See Gregg's answer. If you like this type of camera, ck out their latest updated model. Mine is simply a beautiful piece of equipment. Outdoor shooting is outstanding. Indoor is OK. Flash is limited. I note that Fuji slashed the price just as the new model came out. Piece of advise/do you homework re: these latest "not point and shoot" but not "DSLR" either. Lenses are superb and color is up to the classic Fuji standard. Good luck.
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It's no point and shoot camera. In fact, the FZ200 makes sharper, clearer pictures than the Nikons I've used until recently. Remember, this camera's lens is made by and branded LEICA. That's really all that needs to be said. There are a lot of capabilities built into this camera, such as the ability to control the amount of bokeh in long shots and such as shooting video in different speeds for special effects. I may get into trouble for saying this, but this camera may well represent the future of fine photography... and you'll never have the wrong lens attached for the moment or need to clean dust off your sensor. It's no mere point and shoot camera. It's no point and shoot camera. In fact, the FZ200 makes sharper, clearer pictures than the Nikons I've used until recently. Remember, this camera's lens is made by and branded LEICA. That's really all that needs to be said. There are a lot of capabilities built into this camera, such as the ability to control the amount of bokeh in long shots and such as shooting video in different speeds for special effects. I may get into trouble for saying this, but this camera may well represent the future of fine photography... and you'll never have the wrong lens attached for the moment or need to... » Read More It's no point and shoot camera. In fact, the FZ200 makes sharper, clearer pictures than the Nikons I've used until recently. Remember, this camera's lens is made by and branded LEICA. That's really all that needs to be said. There are a lot of capabilities built into this camera, such as the ability to control the amount of bokeh in long shots and such as shooting video in different speeds for special effects. I may get into trouble for saying this, but this camera may well represent the future of fine photography... and you'll never have the wrong lens attached for the moment or need to clean dust off your sensor. It's no mere point and shoot camera. « Show Less
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It is a really good camera for taking shots like those. I mean it isnt a professional camera so dont expect professional pictures but it takes very clear and amazing pictures. You have to buy your own SD card though:)
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I have the same question, actually. That's the only reason I haven't bought it yet. I would love to get myself in shots, as well as the entire family, but the problem I have now with just using the camera's self-timer is that you can't autofocus on yourself when you're behind the camera! The review I read seems to say that you can't autofocus using just the remote...but B. Babb's response makes me think otherwise. I'm sure someone else out there would care to clarify...
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Are you sure? everything I have read so far states it doesn`t auto focus. Thats why I didn`t buy it yet. I can`t see buying one if I have to focus in shots anyways.
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It's no point and shoot camera. In fact, the FZ200 makes sharper, clearer pictures than the Nikons I've used until recently. Remember, this camera's lens is made by and branded LEICA. That's really all that needs to be said. There are a lot of capabilities built into this camera, such as the ability to control the amount of bokeh in long shots and such as shooting video in different speeds for special effects. I may get into trouble for saying this, but this camera may well represent the future of fine photography... and you'll never have the wrong lens attached for the moment or need to clean dust off your sensor. It's no mere point and shoot camera.
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It is pretty slow between shots. More than three seconds. It seems that it takes a long time to autofocus between shots. I put an 8gb sd card in and now most of the time I shoot in continuous shooting mode, which takes as many shots as you'd like rapidly, as long as you hold down the shutter button. Remember this is not an expensive camera. I have a Lumix DMC-ZS10 (about 2 years old), which was almost $300 at the time, which takes only a second or less between pics.
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I don't have my camera in front of me, but I don't recall any setting to change the focus.It would most likely be one of the preset shooting modes the camera has that would produce a shot like that.
1000213
The photos are very sharp. Much better than a standard point and shoot. Does it match DSLR?- don't know as I have not done the comparison. I would estimate that it is near an average DSLR in sharpness. Overall I have been very impressed with the performance.
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The basic camera features are pretty easy to use...but it has many more exotic features that maybe frustrating to figure out. the instructions for use are IN the camera so not having a printedstep by step to follow was not much fun...you have to try....go back to camera instructions...tryagain etc, etcReally is a Great little camera for the price but be prepared for frustration at firstGOOD LUCK !!!
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Let me say right now- I AM NOT a super photographer -I just put it on auto and shoot - This camera has TWICE the resolution of my old coolpix - I like it ok; I am happy with it..if you are a photography "nut" you might find fault with it somehow..I recommend see if you can find MORE reviews to get more info