Finepix S5200/S5600

[Chris H]

Hello from the UK
can anyone give me info on the finepix S5200/S5600 camera, in particular is this a good camera for macro work/images ? any input would be appreciated.
Regards Chris H

[AlexMonro]

Well, the S5600 will focus down to 1cm in macro mode, covering an area 81 x 61mm, according to imaging-resource.

[pas49ras]

can anyone give me info on the finepix S5200/S5600 camera, in particular is this a good camera for macro work/images ? any input would be appreciated
From the Fuji Home page:
"The superb optics of the Fujinon lens collects light and precisely forms the image in conjunction with a 5th Generation Super CCD-HR. Bring your subject closer to you with a 10.0x Optical Zoom (equivalent to a 38-380mm on a 35mm camera). Increase your photo capture ability by utilizing the 5.7x Digital Zoom for a combined 57.0x Total Zoom range. With the Macro mode, the S5200 can focus clearly as close up as 3.9". With the addition of beam assist, the S5200 will be able to focus up to 7.9 feet, even in low light conditions." I own one..it's a great camera

[AlexMonro]

Well, the S5600 will focus down to 1cm in macro mode, covering an area 81 x 61mm, according to imaging-resource.

Oops. I was quoting DPreview, who seem to have got the macro min focus distance wrong. According to Fuji's website, and others, it should be 10 cm. Imaging-resource's area of view figures look about right.