Fujifilm's 2003 flagship bridge camera — 6.3MP Super CCD HR, 35-210mm equiv f/2.8-3.1, RAW, xD + CF slots.
The Fujifilm FinePix S7000 was a prosumer bridge camera announced in July 2003 and sold from that October, succeeding the S602 Zoom at the top of Fujifilm's SLR-styled fixed-lens range. It was aimed at enthusiasts who wanted DSLR handling and RAW capture without interchangeable-lens prices.
It uses a 6.3-megapixel 1/1.7-inch fourth-generation Super CCD HR sensor that can output interpolated files up to 4048x3040 (12.3MP equivalent), recording JPEG or CCD-RAW. The Super EBC Fujinon 6x zoom covers 35-210mm equivalent at a bright f/2.8-3.1 and offers a super-macro mode. Notably it has dual card slots: one for xD-Picture Card and one for CompactFlash Type II, including Microdrives up to 2GB.
The S7000 suits enthusiasts exploring early-2000s bridge cameras: full PASM control, RAW files and the bright constant-ish zoom make it far more capable than contemporary compacts, while the electronic viewfinder and interpolated resolution show the era's limits. Fujifilm's Super CCD colour is a large part of its current appeal.
When buying used, the dual-slot design is a plus — CompactFlash remains obtainable even though xD is dead, so confirm the CF slot works. Check the EVF and rear LCD for fading, the lens for haze or fungus (a common bridge-camera issue), and the mode dial and zoom ring for positive action. Test RAW capture if possible, as card-slot and buffer faults surface there first.