The Fuji Finepix S700 was released in 2008 as the latest in Fuji's growing line of bridging cameras: single-lens digital point-and-shoot cameras that look and feel like DSLRs. These cameras are simple to use and offer a wide range of shooting options, but can be prone to problems.
Memory Card Errors
If your Finepix S700 camera gives you a warning that says "Card Error" or "Card Not Initialize," the file structure on your memory card has probably broken down. This doesn't mean the card is useless; file structures on any digital media wear down over time and get scattered. Remove the files from the card and use the camera to format the memory card. This will create a new file system that should work fine.
Grainy Images
Your photos can appear grainy (or have a lot of noise) if you are shooting at high sensitivities (ISO 1600 or 3200, or even ISO 800 in near-darkness). These shooting speeds are best for high-speed action photos in daylight. At night or in dim light, use a lower ISO setting (200 or 400) and a tripod with a longer exposure.
Focus Problems
The S700 has substantial zoom capabilities but the lens might have difficultly auto focusing on some subjects that are quite close up. Press the "Up" arrow on the control pad (the flower icon) to set the camera to "Macro" mode. This tells the camera to expect the lens to be framing something very close and the focus drive motor adjusts accordingly. Some objects with a uniform pattern and lack of texture will always be hard to focus on using auto focus with any camera.
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