This was the first camera I ever owned and I bought it 3 years ago. This takes fairly good pictures for the resolution, however, like many budget cameras, this is not great for taking pictures at a distance in a situation where the flash is needed, eg. in a school hall for a Christmas show. Other than that it is great where the lighting is better or for up close pictures. It is quite easy to use and intuitive (as cameras go). The desigh was very slick for the time and even looks good now. This is a good basic camera for learning how they work (it is not too complex but has a few basic features that would be good for a beginner to fiddle with without getting completely .  Read the complete review

My other half bought me this camera for my birthday, so I didn't actually choose i myself...he's a Canon SLR semi-pro, so I was quite surprised that he chose such a design-focused camera for me. Supposedly because he thought I'l like something compact and neat and shiny and pretty, cos I'm a girl with a small handbag - but I also trust his judgement on its functionality, and I think he made a really good call on this one. The slider lens cap function is fun and quite unique - my only concern is that it feels more liable to go wrong than a traditional lens cap/lens combo would. I also worry about grit and dirt accumulating under the slider bit...But so far, this camera ...  Read the complete review

PLEASE NOTE: This review is about Fuji FinePix Z2 Zoom. I tried to have the correct product added by dooyoo but was told "No suggestions possible for this category." I checked the specs for both cameras and the only difference I can see between the Z1 and Z2 is a better ISO ratio, meaning it is even better for night photos. The rest appears identical, however, the Z1 can only be purchased second hand it seems. Last year I was looking for a small digital camera for everyday use. I used to have one of the older Kodak EasyShare cameras but it was a few years old and while it was working perfectly fine it was heavy AND bulky, not something ...  Read the complete review