Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Test 1 (HD)

[SDProductions2010]

this camera isnt that good is it

[RamenxXxNoodles]

can you edit videos on an editing program from digital cameras?

[MrDeamon1]

That can't be hd

[Aviationnation10]

my videos never come out in HD can you help?

[CRAFTYMARCUZ]

Whats that noise the camera makes when recording,as i also have the same model, thanks good luck

[marriedd2themob]

@CRAFTYMARCUZ its the auto focus making that noise.

[KezVanBeck]

looks a bit digital camera 640x360 or w,e they are... or is this just youve not rendered very well? ie no 16:9

[bennyglaze]

@KezVanBeck Yea.. the raw viddeo is 640x480 at 4:3 30fps

[KezVanBeck]

@bennyglaze i thought the camera recorded hd video?

[bennyglaze]

@KezVanBeck Nope just the s1800 and s2000

[billyoffire]

@bennyglaze does the s1600 record hd?

[cjman21]

hey can you help me. I am thinking of buying this camera, and i was wondering if you could tell me the pros and cons of the camera.

[DynasticProductionz]

Help. I have the Finepix S1500 and i only got a camera to do the Split / Pull focus effect. Is this camera able to do this because i cant figure out how to do it .

[bennyglaze]

@DynasticProductionz you cannot do a split and pull focus effect on this camera... you have to remember that mostly only higer end camcorders can do that... this is only a picture camera, with the "extra" option of video added in

[abcnewzealand]

hey there i might be getting one of these and im wondering how do you transfer the files to HD

[bennyglaze]

@abcnewzealand I use cyber link power director 7 and after im finished editing i save the video as a extension that is hd like mpeg 720p for example

[lolnumpty]

not bad, but i still think i will carry my Flip Ultra HD with me, and whats the battery life like on that camera? im looking to buy

[phatrobshow]

what file does the camera output

[bennyglaze]

@phatrobshow Just a standard .avi file 640x480 30fps, 320x240 30 fps

[phatrobshow]

@bennyglaze thanks. i'm buying one for £86. would you say its a bargain. i'm looking to use it as a camera to boost my photography skills and help me become a better photographer would you say i'm making a good choice buying this camera

[BuzzEnWell]

My Camera Does The Same Thing With The Grinding Noise, Is That A Flaw Or Are WE Missing Something ?

[bennyglaze]

@BuzzEnWell Nope we are not missing anything, i am guessing they forgot to surround the mic inside the body of the camera to dampen the vibrations from the auto focus, as for the zoom sound you can switch in the setting the zoom type to digital instead of optical if you dont mind loosing a little quality at full zoom extend, Any other questions please ask

[lcfchumelcfc]

@BuzzEnWell same! ever video i film on it, i hear "grrrr grrr mmm grr" lol

[xXxBrokenRecordxXx]

would this be good for getin some skate clips and shit?

[chrisandbow]

This is really good video quality!

do you think that the Fujifilm finepix s1800 will be better?

nobody has like a video on youtube showing how the quality is..

[TimeFoVideoz]

does this type of video file work for wmm? also, what kind of battery does it take and approx. how long does it last?

[bennyglaze]

@TimeFoVideoz Yes it will work in Windows Movie Maker, as for batteries it takes 4x AA and on lithium it will last for DAYS of constant use... guessing like 1500+ pictures with flash on and going through menus and what not, with regular alkaline probably around 600 pictures and some menu browsing

[TimeFoVideoz]

@bennyglaze Awesome! I'm deffintally considering this camera. Two more question, I ride horse, I do barrel racing and I like to film my runs. Do you know if the video part of this camera will be able to focus well on my horse? And, does it focus well on close up objects? Thank''s so much!

[sk8101698]

So if i have an 8gb itll be like 160 min?

[bennyglaze]

@sk8101698 Ye, roughly. it all depends on how much movement is on the video... and how much color there is. Like if you filming in a zoo or public gardens or something like that the video will have a much higher mb per second then say if you wer filming while you were on a boat out in the water or filming the ocean from a beach since there will be very little color change

[sk8101698]

Do you know how long this camera can film for?

Like lets say i have an 8 gb memory card,

how long you think that can film for?

[bennyglaze]

@sk8101698 it can can film for 44 minutes or until the video file size reaches 2 GBs which ever comes first... personally i thinks that is much more then long enough

[adycfrbucuresti]

Camera filming HD or HD clip u have done?

[bennyglaze]

Its just the clip that is HD, the actual video output is 640x480

[PsychoKiIIa]

are there boom mic attachments available for finepix cameras?

[bennyglaze]

Sadly.. No.. unless you can take the camera apart and rig something up..

[YeahRightWalk]

I'm saving up for this camera seeing how I am a photographer/filmer. I was wondering is the video 320x240?

[bennyglaze]

640x480 30p

[YeahRightWalk]

But youtube screens are 320x240 right? so wouldn't 640x480 be too big or would it be resized to fit?

[bennyglaze]

you can choose what size the window is... mine is normally the 720p size, use the little l shaped arrow to make the youtube video windows bigger

[INeedToLiveLonger]

Is it making progressive movies (PAL) or interlanced movies? Is it saving movies as AVI?

[bennyglaze]

It is shot at 30 frames per second in NSTC so the actual output would be 30p, and yes it saves the files as .AVI

[INeedToLiveLonger]

@bennyglaze Ok, could you send me short 5 seconds original movie from this camera on my e-mail, i would like to chek if my montage software is capable of using it, i know it is big hassle, but i would be really thenkful

[bennyglaze]

no problem... ill take a video tomorrow morning and send it to you...what is your email..

[bennyglaze]

sorry for the typo NTSC*

[popcon77]

Awesome quality. I try to record video, but the camera constantly makes the noises heard at 1:00 - end. It just doesn't want to focus. Whats the problem?

[bl00dyberry]

I have the same problem :(

[martine195]

The videos are good but what can I do to remove this noise when using the zoom??

[bennyglaze]

Sadly, you cant do anything, well actually you can do something, go into the settings and change the zooming from optical to digital, that will get rid of the noise :)

[martine195]

Thank you for your reply .. it's done and it works correctly now ... thank you very much..i'm so happy !!! :-)))))

[rosiegraham94]

i have just been given a finepix s1500 camera and have only tried out the video functions a little. Is the focusing noise loud when filming usually or is this just when your in a quiet place? Does it always make that noise or is it a particular setting I'm using?

[bennyglaze]

the focusing noise isnt too bad while in nosier areas, like a crowd of people like say at a convention you would barely be able to hear it, but the zoom noise on the other hand as you could see from that video you can hear in the nosiest of areas(the river)

[PersonalLar]

is there any way you can adjust or remove the autofocus on the camera? (to avoid the noise)

[bennyglaze]

lol, i have answered this like 20 times, and sorry but no you cant, i wish you could!

[xMikeRiedx]

what format does video make? is it like JVC Everio, were it has a stupid format that you have to convert or use different sofware?

[bennyglaze]

nope, it uses the all mighty .avi format!

[xMikeRiedx]

yay! so i can use movie maker?

[bennyglaze]

yup, i would recommend power director by cyberlink thou, or if you can afford it adobe premiere pro....

[xMikeRiedx]

okay. i have power director express. i got it with my JVC everio

[ironmaiden757]

The sound at 0:59, I have that too, its really annoying. There is no way to get rid of it is there?

[bennyglaze]

nope thats actually the noise of the lens focusing and adjusting the size of lens to adjust the brightness, how ever if you keep it still and try not to change the lighting in the viewable area it will cut down on the noise

[gengx3]

hey ive been there b4

[bennyglaze]

where are you thinking this was taken at.....my best bet is you probably haven't, its hidden on private property about 3/4 of a km from all main roads, but you never know...

[gengx3]

so ever heard of tress passing?

[bennyglaze]

lol, where are you thinking this is? if you were there you would remember exactly because the place is pretty interesting, tons more cool thing and a few water falls

[NeuroProject]

how can i make manual focus for photo?

[bennyglaze]

you only press the shutter button half way down, try pressing it lightly till there is a click, and if you press harder you should feel another click

[federico423]

BUT MY S1500 ISN' T IN HD.

WHY?

[bennyglaze]

i upconverted it so you can see in the highest quality what the raw 640x480 video looks like. youtube tends to degrade the quality in the lower formats

[XOXpurplepandaXOX]

I am getting this camera xD is the video format AVI.?

[bennyglaze]

yes it is in avi format

[admirator16]

nikon coolpix l100 VS fujifilm S1500

thanks!

[bennyglaze]

both are great, only reason i chose this one is the 120$ or so price difference at the time

[MeowMix140]

You know, I just went and looked for some cameras for a Christmas gift. this one is the one that really caught my attention.

[bennyglaze]

it is really a great camera! price and features of this camera vs. other similar bridge cameras, this one come out on top

[DeeJayRoyalT]

I'm still learning about this camera but it does take excellent photos. The video works fine if it's stationary but if you're zooming the audio is pretty awful (as you can tell). Still, it's considered one of the best cameras for giving you an "almost" DSLR quality camera at an affordable price (under $200).

[bennyglaze]

yeup its a great camera! if you need any help with it feel free to ask...

[mamba109]

Nice camera. What disturbs me the most is that you are near running water, yet you can still clearly hear the zoom.

[bennyglaze]

yes the motor sound is hideous....but like you said nice camera and that it is, its not a video camera.... it takes great pics and has tons of settings thou

[chino011189]

first of all, sorry for my english, isnt my native languaje.....

This camera has manual focus, i mean can you turn it with your hand, or just pressing some button?

[bennyglaze]

no its not a turn with your hand manual focus.....it is the half press of the shutter button manual focus...hope this helps : )

[chino011189]

thanks alot, do you have some pics uploaded?(flick, photobucket, etc...), im really considering buy this camera.... thx for advice...

[bennyglaze]

no i do not, but i can send you a link to my website, all the photos on it were taken with this camera

[raajatre]

Hi friend, could you send me the link to your website? i wanted to have a look at the foto quality as I am also contemplating to buy this camera :-)...thanx in advance

[TerilynCullen09]

how much does this camera cost?

[bennyglaze]

all depends on your location, i have heard stories of it being as low as 159$ but in canada at places like futureshop you can find it for 225$

[liznste]

hi all i have just orderd one of these and waiting for it deliverd i just wanted to add it is a camara if video is your want then im sure a video camara would be better for you the video option is just a bonus to as everyone says a very good still camara

[kdixon7783B]

This camera takes great pictures. I just bought one and it is the best camera I have.

[NHComputerGeek]

wow, i was looking at buying this camera, and i think i am going to buy it! :D thanks for the video!

[bennyglaze]

no problem, its a decent camera..

[jodase01]

Ben, thanks for the vid. I see the cam has optical zoom for video. How much zoom does it have? 4x? Also, Im thinking of buying whether this camera (165 shipped from newegg) or buy the Nikon L100 (219 shipped from newegg). I like the Nikon quality on their products, but I have read that image quality is subpar for a camera of this pricetag, and doesnt have manual options, something that the fuji has.

What do you think Ben?

Cheers

[bennyglaze]

this is one of the best cameras fujifilm has made. for 165 i would say buy it, it has every feature that is user-tweakable on it, you just have to take a day or two and fool with every setting on the camera, the camera is great, as for the video it is not the best, there is an annoying motor noise when zooming but that is the only problem, It is 12x zoom also and on 10.0MP you can get good once in life time shots at 39.6x zoom if you use the digital zoom. any other questions fell free to ask :)

[jodase01]

Thank you very much for you reply :-)

I recently bought the Fujifilm S1000fd but I sold it to my sister, she need to take some basic photograpic course on the college. When I used the s1000fd I was very please with the build quality and the features, but I just dont know, Im a die hard of Nikon products (binoculars, rangefinders) but the L100 is 52 dollars expensive, and some reviews put it somewhere behind the other bridges on the market.

Thanks again Ben, I just dont know what to do lol

[09QueenBabe]

Does Anyone Know If Its Got Black & White?

[bennyglaze]

Yes it does!, and it has Chrome which is a pretty sweet color setting, makes all the contrast and colors very vivid!

[BannaoRama]

this camera is not so good for video but great for pictures :)

[bennyglaze]

yes, you are right, but to such an amazing picture camera with an alright video taking possibly makes it a decent camera

[hallbe]

Not bad for 170.00 camera!

[bennyglaze]

if you can get this camera for 170$ then buy a few, average new price is 230$+

[hallbe]

Just got mine from Dell. Actually 179.00. But it was on sale for the same on Amazon. A couple of people had it for 169.00 on ebay. But...I have an account with Dell ;-)

[bennyglaze]

nice, i payed 225$ for mine at the time it was the best price

[hallbe]

That's the way it goes...Next month it will be free! ;-)

[kakiharanero]

what type and size of filter could i use on this camera. thanks.

[riseagainsttheunion]

how's the camera with loud audio? like a concert environment?

i put up drum videos on youtube occasionally, would the audio be all distorted and whatnot?

[bennyglaze]

its pretty good, it just makes it really loud on the computer but no distortion, if it is too loud on the computer try making the volume 75%-50% in a editor

[gattaka1982]

not HD.

[bennyglaze]

yes i know, i just have the output size set to 1280x720 so i loose the least amount of detail here on youtube

[feerof]

also, what kind of sd card are you using? my head is spinning even looking at the compatibility list... it would be great if you could enlighten me, thanks!

[bennyglaze]

for the sd cards, any will work, dont worry about the list, personally i am using standard, 4gb SDHC card, works great, any other questions feel free to ask and subscribe to my channel so you dont forget about my user.

[feerof]

hey I was wondering what the battery life on this beast was like, thanks! i'm planning on buying one

[bennyglaze]

hey, i am currently in australia on vacation. i have put in energizer e squared lithium batteries and they have not died yet, i have taken about 400 pictures and lots of video, checking the photos on the camera and all the menu stuff and they have not died yet, for lithium(good18$ or so), im guessing around 1000-1200 photos , with alkaline probably around 400. hope this helps

[feerof]

thanks! subbed

[mapiababy]

this is the best camera and so cheap i buy last 3 week ago

[bennyglaze]

i know this camera is great for the price!

[bennyglaze]

oh to answer the question about the funny noise that the camera makes, it is the auto focus thing not the image stabilization, it is normal, it is probably because the camera was constructed with the microphone attached directly to the plastic housing, normally in a video camera the the microphone would be attached to vibration dampers to rid the auto focus and zoom noise.

[themint84]

how did you get such good quality here on youtube.

i got this quality on flickr but not here.

does your camera make a funny sound in the video when you use the steady function too ?

[bennyglaze]

i used a program called power producer by cyberlink, when i save it i save it as a mpeg-2 720p, i can make a tutorial on it if you want me to, just send me a message.

[themint84]

yes please that would be very helpful! thanx

[bennyglaze]

check out the new one i just uploaded, and the tutorial will be up by next monday at the latest, i have a very busy week ahead of me.