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Rick Rizner
The $700 FinePix S7000 feels solidly constructed, with a nice rubber right-hand grip, making it easy to hold. Its 6.3-megapixel CCD and hefty 6X optical zoom are fairly unusual among cameras in its price range.
Buttons and dials are easy to access--for instance, when you hold the camera with your right hand, your thumb can easily reach dials for rotating through menus or modes. A unique, useful touch: The S7000 has a dedicated dial for changing f-stops and shutter speeds. It also includes a cable-release socket, which is ideal for taking macro shots on a tripod.
When we looked through the eye-level viewfinder while moving the camera, images looked sharp, without any blurring or smearing, as we've seen on some other cameras. Rotating through menus is relatively easy: Menu choices run along the bottom of the LCD, and pop-up choices allow you to make selections...