is this a bargain

[JOHNSTON]

spotted this in currys for £180 and thought it seemed a good price, then on the net and found it again

www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5604267/Trail/C%24cip%3D42463.Photography%3EC%24cip%3D42472.Digital%2Bcameras%3EFC%24Brands%3DFuji.Fuji.htm

would this be a recommendation as a first camera after a point and shoot

[Gemm]

I don't know that particular model but I've seen some great results from Fuji S series, e.g. S5000, S5500, S7000 etc, so I think it's a good buy. Price looks excellent.

Edited by Gemm on Tuesday 28th November 13:43

[mroad]

Good camera, very good price!
Never had a Fuji myself but friends have and they rate them.
Check out the link below for a review (the S5600 is named the S5200 in some countries):
www.steves-digicams.com/2006_reviews/fuji_s5200.html

..and answering your question about whether its suitable for a point and shoot novice, yes it is. It has Scene modes where it works out the exposure for you right up to full manual mode for when you get more advance.

Edited by mroad on Tuesday 28th November 14:00