[shuttertalk]

Step right up, Fujifilm users! Introduce yourselves and let us know what equipment you've got!

[dewy]

FujiFilm FinePix S5000 with a 0.42 (iirc)X Wide Lens and a 16 MB xD memory card, upgrading very soon =)

[shuttertalk]

Hello, it's me...

I've got the same camera as dewy, the awesome S5000 with its 10x optical zoom lens (F2.8-3.1).

I think it's a great camera, but has a few niggly little things that make it a love-hate relationship.

[dewy]

Weird, my lense has f=5.7-57 mm on it =\ Is it the same or what, can some one please explain what this means?

[shuttertalk]

No, it's right. f=5.7-57mm is talking about the focal length range (i.e. the 10x zoom)

I was talking about the aperture range (F2.8-3.1)

[dewy]

getting confusing =S

[Gujustud]

S5000 owner here, with DCR-250 and DCR-720.

Currently looking to get the Z1, so I can stick with the xD cards I have (16, 256, and 1g), and really just to have something smaller.

[shuttertalk]

Hey Gujustud, welcome to Shuttertalk, welcome!

What sort of photography do you do? I think that would help you determine the choice of cameras. All the newer generation ultra small bodied cams with large screens are quite appealing indeed, as a carry-everywhere general purpose cam.

Seems you have quite an investment in xD cards - shame only Olympus and Fuji use them...

[Gujustud]

I do almost all types of photography. The main reason for the S5000 was at the time I bought it, I wanted a 10x op zoom. I like taking macro shots (of my reef tank). Also I like taking pictures of people during events (like my sisters wedding), but I prefer the more "behind the scene pictures". I'll post some soon from my sisters wedding.

The camera came with the 16mb card, and I bought the 256 at the same time (thats all they had). I got a good deal about a month ago on ebay for the 1gig which was the reason I got it.

I'm really happy with my fuji, which is the reason why I don't mind sticking with it. The reason for the Z1 is because I want a smaller camera just for the carry-everywhere as you say. The S5000 is nice, but it is a lil bulky sometimes.

Yes its too bad that not many others use xD. I really like the format, nice and small, and fast too.