While shopping for a nice new point and shoot I found this deal from my favorite, US Applicance. Bought a TV there before and the service is good. S1500 Fuji FinePix 10.0 Megapixel Digital Camera with 12x Optical Zoom Product Link Features
10.0 Megapixels - A 10.0-megapixel of high resolution can capture the world around in vivid color and lavish details.
12x Optical Zoom - 12x optical zoom lens covers an extraordinary focal range of 33-396mm*, extending your shooting reach enough to zoom in to those smiles.
Instant Zoom - A function to follow moving subjects in standard wide view for easy framing at high zoom settings. With a single press of a button, the subject tracked within the selected frame on the LCD, will be captured and saved at a high zoom ratio (1.4x or 2x digital zoom).
Super Macro Mode - Super Macro mode sets an accurate focus moving in as close as approx. 2cm (0.8 inch) . Impressive full-frame close-ups can be taken.
A Remarkable Compact Body - Supplied with impressive powerful zooming functions, the FinePix S1500 achieved its comfort through lightweight and a small dimension for you to take it anywhere with ease.
New Tracking Auto Focus - Tracking Auto Focus function tracks the subject automatically for as long as the shutter is half pressed and the subject is kept inside the frame.
Panorama Shooting Mode - The new Panorama Shooting Mode* makes it easy to create impressive panoramic photos. This mode captures and combines max 3 consecutive shots, that are saved to the memory card as a single panoramic picture.
New SR AUTO & Face Detection - Equipped with the newly evolved SR Auto (Scene Recognition Auto) and Face Detection, scenes and faces can be captured and optimized even more with the detection functions.
Scene Recognition Auto Knows What's Best - Framed scenes are automatically detected and selected into 6 appropriate camera settings: Portrait, Landscape, Night, Macro, Night Portrait, Backlit Portrait.
Face Detection - Face Detection instantly identifies the faces in the frame, and automatically optimizes focus and exposure up to 6 faces at a time.
Red-Eye Removal - Red-Eye Removal automatically detects faces and corrects flash reflected red-eye for a perfect end result.
A Blurless Image with Clarity - No more blurs caused by camera shake or high-speed moving subjects. The Dual Image Stabilization and Continuous Shooting Mode will help you capture that one special moment with clarity.
High Sensitivity + CCD Shift Image Stabilization - The combination of high sensitivity and CCD shift image stabilization works to eliminate blurred photos by freezing action and minimizing blurs at maximum zoom range.
High Sensitivity (max. ISO6400) - Maximum sensitivity of ISO6400* lets you take natural, lifelike photos, even with limited available light. And high sensitivity also lets you stop the action, even when the subject is moving at high speeds.
Continuous Shooting Mode - A high-speed continuous shooting function that captures up to 13.5 frames per second in a burst, effective for any photographer to capture fast moving subjects.
Convenient Playback Functions - Convenient playback mode for easy and quick search of images.
High Speed Playback Function - Moving subject captured in continuous shooting mode can be played back at a high speed of 10 frames per second in a streaming sequence as you search for your favorite shot in full screen smooth and fast.
Micro Thumbnail View in 2.7-inch LCD - Large 2.7-inch LCD screen allows you to find favorite image at a glance displayed in 10 x 10 array.
Shooting Modes - In addition to a wide range of shooting modes, the FinePix S1500 offers a selection of versatile scene positions that ensure optimum results no matter what the scene.
SD/SDHC Memory Card Slot - The versatile card slot is compatible with SD and high-capacity Secure Digital (SDHC) memory cards.
*For complete specifications, check out the "Product Brochure" within the MORE INFO tab above. What's Included
S1500 Camera
4xAA Alkaline Batteries
Shoulder Strap
Lens Cap
Lens Cap Cord
USB Cable
A/V Cable
CD-ROM: FinePix Viewer
Owner's Manual Approximate Dimensions:
Height 2.9 "
Width 4.1 "
Depth 2.7 " | 