The Fujifilm FinePix S700 is a 7.1 megapixel digital camera released in 2007. The S700 comes with a variety of options that give amateur photographers greater control over their shots, including a six-mode flash, picture stabilization and manual focus. These advanced features, however, may create a steeper learning curve for casual photographers compared to most digital cameras.
Picture Stabilization
Camera shake can adversely affect a photograph when using a digital camera. Most photographers can reduce camera shake by using a tripod or placing the camera on a steady surface before taking a shot. The S700, however, includes a special shooting mode that compensates for camera shake. The "Picture Stabilization" mode increases the shutter speed of the camera that not only reduces camera shake but reduces blur on a moving subject.
To place the camera in "Picture Stablization" mode, rotate the mode dial located on top of the camera to the symbol of a shaking human and take a picture as normal. Note that the "Picture Stabilization" setting works best in well lit shooting conditions, as the exposure time is reduced due to the fast shutter speed.
Exposure Compensation
The S700 allows you to manually adjust the exposure according to the conditions of a shot. This is most useful when there is a sharp contrast in the brightness of a subject and the background. Adjusting the exposure will keep the subject from showing up dark or bright in the photograph. To adjust the exposure, press the "+/-" button located in the lower right corner on the back of the camera. The LCD screen will display the "Exposure Compensation" indicator in the lower right corner. To adjust the setting, press the right arrow button to increase the exposure, or the left arrow button to decrease the exposure. The LCD screen will get brighter or darker according to your settings. Press the "+/-" button again to set the exposure and take pictures as normal.
Many casual photographers are not used to having this type of control over their camera. Practicing with the exposure control can help you better understand the feature and allow you to take better pictures. In general, if the background is bright than you will increase the exposure, and if it is dark you will decrease the exposure.
Adjusting the Flash
Photographers can control the amount of light emitted by the flash with the S700 allowing for greater control over photograph quality. The amount of distance between the camera and the subject could affect the amount of light the subject reflects, which in turn will determine its exposure in the photo. If the subject is far away, the standard flash may not reach and the photo could turn out dark. If the subject is too close, the photo could be too bright. By adjusting the flash, you can compensate for the distance between the camera and the subject. To adjust the flash, press the "Menu/OK" button and scroll down to "Flash" by pressing the down arrow button. Press the right arrow button and choose the flash adjustment. Press the "Menu/OK" button again to save the setting.
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