Fujifilm Finepix E510 5MP Digital Camera with 3.2x Optical Zoom Reviews.

Excellent Macro Function, November 12, 2004
Reviewer: Mark Phillips "gadget man32"
The Macro and Super Macro function on this camera are the best I have seen. I was able to hold the lens maybe an inch away from my watch and have it focus sharply on this. My casio Z4U, Kodak EasyShare 7630, and any Sony camera I tested can't do this. The Macro function is truely the best I have seen and can take very shart closeup shots of flowers, or whatever. The colors come out a lot more vibrant than the Z4U, and there is less noise in the pictures. The night shots with this camera are also the best I have seen. Focus in night shots are sharp and this camera has a powerful flash. The only reasons I didn't give this camera five stars is the battery door is plastic, and there is no latch to hold the AA batteries in which are under a lot of spring pressure and it is difficult to close the battery door with all of that pressure. I actually like proprietary batteries that are camera chargeable, instead of buying separtate NIHM and chargers. Also the LCD is a little dim and amber looking at night, making one think that the pictures will be dim, but they come out great. SOme of the out door scenery pics came out soft but that could jsut be my lack of experience with the camera, for example Center Focus, Multi Focus, etc? Over all a good camera with GREAT macro modes!___________________________

All things considered, a very good camera for the price, December 25, 2005
Reviewer: Kevin Orth

I've owned many different cameras since becoming a shutterbug in the late 70s, and this one for the price ($159 new in sales tax free Oregon) is a winner on all counts. It has the solidity, heft and optional manual functions that seem right to folks who started on 35mm cameras, takes clean pictures and seems built to last.

Like all digital cameras it eats batteries, so a charger is a good idea. And 5.2 pixels is ridiculous overkill for any pictures that you don't plan to blow up to poster size. At the camera's lowest resolution setting you get pictures that are sharp enough for general purpose photography--snapshots, email and website photos.

Prices on digital cameras have gone down so fast in the past couple of years. If you could have found one this good a couple years ago it would have cost an arm and a leg--they seem to just get better and better, even compared to my beloved old Nikon and Minolta 35mm dinosaurs!
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Not so good, December 21, 2005
Reviewer: Ahmad K. Lubnani

* Medium grade Camera, battery life long
* Picture not satisfactory - night mode never clear
* Lots of pictures (150 or more) with just 256 mb memory
* Takes much time between snapping (most irritating)
* I bought this because it was in sale, not because its good
* Flash power not so powerful
* I'd go for Canon or Kodak now
* Very good service for all time purpose
* Smooth function when transfer pictures to computer.
* not good for zooming or near picture (for example 5 inch) - for your research if you need to take picture -- this is not the camera.
* I have used it roughly -- still great.
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great little general camera, December 19, 2005
Reviewer: Gerald Peterson

This is my second Fuji brand camera - the menu system is very easy to use. I bought this camera because I wanted an inexpensive (I paid $170 total) general camera that was small yet functional. I will tell you the pros and cons.
PROS:
1 - 28mm wide angle, this is awesome! Try to find another camera with that much wide angle that is not a DLSR or overly expensive. This feature alone makes this camera worthy of being your travel camera for the landscape shots.
2 - Fast start up and relatively fast picture taking (not necessarily several frames per second but your first general picture shot is quick).
3 - runs on AA batteries. You will never have problems with battery availability and the battery life is very good.
4 - xD card format. Forget about what the previous rating said xD cards are the way to go. They are the newest technology, extremely fast, reliable and durable. So what, you pay $10 more than for an equivalent SD or compact flash - it is worth it!
5 - nice size, this camera is small but it has a nice feel and heft to it. It will fit in your hand firmly and your pocket comfortably. The lens hides away quickly and safely flush within the body.

CONS:
1 - Only 2 AA battery power, unfortunately having AA is great, but only having two means flash takes a wee bit more time to charge up than what I would like. Not a total bad thing, but noticeable.
2 - 3.2X optical zoom. Now days this is the bare minimum and you would have expected Fuji to have done better ~ like 5x or at least 4X at the minimum.
3 - 5.2 MP, not bad but then again not really that good anymore. Still the quality of the pictures is outstanding, so for most photos you are fine.
4 - weak flash, not really good for more than about 6' to 8' maximum. A little disappointing, but with only 2 AA you can't get much juice for flash anyway.
5 - 2" LCD, the clarity is impressive, but 2" is no longer the standard 2.5" minimum is.

OVERALL:
In summary this is a great camera. Especially if you just need a general travel camera that would be great for hiking, walking tour excursions, ect. I highly recommend it!! The only drawback and what prevents me from ranking it a 5 is the slow flash recharge and the short flash distance. Other than that my CONS are mostly wishful thinking and my PROS are very satisfying for a camera of this price and usefulness.

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