I have a fuji finepix s 1500. I would not buy it again. Money was, as always, an issue for me.
If you have money to burn, get a rebel. Some of the other members here have them. They are the BOSS

With most digital camera's, if you don't have enough light, your pics will blur. Outdoor, Natural light seems the easiest to get a good shot in. Otherwise extra lighting is a good idea. You have to read up and get the right kind of lighting. Normal blasting light bulbs just make your pic look bad too, especially if they are behind the subject.

And if your a dork like me, you have to take many many many many shots just to get one decent one.