Fujifilm FinePix S1 PRO

Advantages Easy to use
Disadvantages None

...I havent owned a camera for over ten years so I had no idea about what to look for in a digital camera. As I had decided to go to America on holiday I got advice from a friend on what to look for in a digital camera. He advised me to go for a camera that had a screen on the back to view my images, a camera with at least 3 million pixels and finally a camera with built in zoom. The Fuji FIne Pix inclded all of the above. Not having any experience with digital cameras it was a relief to find this one so easy to use. Without even reading the instructions I was able to take pictures within minutes of my purchase. Installing the bundles software was also a doddle and again I was able to edit my saved images within an hour. As a complete novice I would not hesitate to recommend this camera to anyone.... Read review

Advantages Superb Quality, High image capacity
Disadvantages CCD dust

...At last, a professional level affordable digital SLR camera. At £2400 its affordable if you are 1. Rich, 2. A professional. I fall into the later category and use the S1 for interior photography for an Estate Agents magazine. The quality is outstanding although its not a true 6.1 million pixel camera. Fuji use some clever software to interpolate the 3 million pixel CCD and hypothetically get the 6.1m. That said, the quality is superb, sharp and with excellent colour redition. Download is fast through a USB connector and the storage using the 1GB IBM drive is amazing, 430 images at the top jpg resolution, over 5000 at the lower resolution. No need to take the laptop on holiday with you now! Build quality is not bad, it uses the Nikon F60 body as its base which whilst being a lower end plastic body, still maintains the Nikon reputation... Read review

Advantages Does everything
Disadvantages No lens or memory card

...Definitely a camera for those with a bit more cash and looking for an SLR Nikon bodied camera. You buy the camera with no lens but then Fuji assume you have Nikon Lenses to fit. It also comes with no memory card and you will probably need something large like an IBM Micro Drive It is a 6 Mega Pixel output which means huge prints and has every manual control of any good SLR. Unlike the Nikon D1 it comes with all the cables and some seriously useful camera control software. All in all an affordable solution to those wishing to switch to digital from their existing SLR. There are many different 'kits' available. Keep your eye on content and price and shop for the best buy.... Read review