| | |  | 4x Optical Zoom & Up | Home » » » » Fujifilm Finepix S8000fd 8MP Digital Camera with 18x Optical Image Stabilization | | | | | | | Description: | | The Finepix S8000FD Digital Camera appears more as an SLR than a compact camera. It isn't an SLR because, primarily, you can't change lenses. Why would you need to? The Fujinon 18x Optical Zoom provides unprecedented flexibility in a digital-camera. With a 27mm-486mm equivalent, the need for additional zoom or wide angle lenses is gone - this extraordinary lens is all you need. A new feature found on Fuji cameras is the ability to use 3 memory card formats for wider universality. It also uses AA batteries as a power source. AA is readily available around the world. Where ever you travel, that battery type is likely to be available, With audofocus and auto-exposure, it's among the easiest cameras to use. Dual I(mage Stabilization assures sharpness despite unsteady hand movements. Face Detection helps determine proper exposure of people pictures. Ultimately, it's a serious camera for those that want to excercise creativity and freedom in taking great still pictures and movies. It's also lots of fun! Normal and macro focus 2. 5 LCD high resolution 230,000 pixels and Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) Mode Dial for easy access of features Up to ISO 1600 at full resolution, up to ISO 6400 at 50% resolution 4xAA Battery Power for convenience xD / SD / SDHC Media Compatible Slot NTSC and PAL video output / USB On-camera edit modes Self-timer - Approx. 10 sec. /2 sec. delay Unit Dimensions - 111. 3(W)x78. 2(H)x78. 9(D) mm/ 4. 4(W)? 3. 1(H)? 3. 1(D) in. (excluding accessories and attachments); Weight Approx. 412g/14. 5oz Comes with 4xAA type Alkaline batteries; Shoulder Strap; Lens cap & cord; USB cable; A/V cable; CD-ROM - FinePix Viewer software; Owner's Manual Windows PC and Macintosh compatible | | | Features: | |
• 8-megapixel CCD sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
• 18x optical zoom; Dual Image Stabilization
• 2.5-inch LCD screen; electronic viewfinder
• Face Detection with new Red-Eye Reduction System
• Stores images on xD or SD memory cards (not included)
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 7.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 6.2 inches | | Product Height:
| 4.8 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.5 pounds | | Package Length:
| 6.9 inches | | Package Width:
| 6.2 inches | | Package Height:
| 4.6 inches | | Package Weight:
| 2.3 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 62 reviews |
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 perfect picturesApr 18, 2010
I took a vase of flowers outside on the black of night and with a flash I tool pics of each bloom and they turned out beautiful Kelly
Great camera for the price rangeDec 26, 2009
I purchased this camera 2 years ago and am still very happy with it. It has the feel of an SLR and the configuration of the body makes it very easy to grip for 1 hand shooting. The picture quality is very good although I've found that doing a quick auto fix on a photo editing program really optimizes the photos. It does particularly well in interiors with natural light. I bought the camera because of the adjustable lens length - it goes from a slight wide angle to a fairly long telephoto which has really helped reduce baggage while traveling. My previous camera required an attachment for macro photography but macro capability is built into this camera. I was surprised by the video capabilities of the camera which I never saw mentioned in the Fuji's advertisement for this camera. The picture is very clear and good in low light although the video function requires a fixed lens length which means that you cannot zoom in or out in video mode. The camera construction seems to be of high quality with exception of the small plastic cover for the usb connection and power cord. Still after 2 years of steady use, the plastic cover is still intact so I guess that it must be more durable than it appears.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this camera to a discrimination friend particulary one who wants to travel light but still have a lot of flexibility in getting the perfect shot.
 Slow; Disappointing Image QualityAug 27, 2009
I bought this camera essentially as a megapixel upgrade from my Finepix s5000, which served me very well but produced images only at 3.2MP. I am sorely disappointed with the s8000, so much so that I sometimes bring out the s5000 if I know I won't have time to set up the shot carefully. The main cons to this camera are:
1) Very slow. Lack of speed is the major problem with this camera. It is slow to start up, slow to transfer images to memory, and very slow between depressing the fire button and the picture being taken. Many shots are lost due to this delay.
2) Poor "Auto" mode image quality. Sets ISO too high & shutter speed too low, producing grainy and/or blurry photos even under normal lighting conditions. Since Auto mode is a failure, I have to manually adjust the settings for each shot.
3) Poor image clarity. Images are frequently slightly, but still noticeably, blurry. I suspect this is a lens problem, since getting the optics right on an 18x zoom lense that can also do supermacro would be extremely difficult. I think they tried to jam too many optical features into one camera body.
4) Autofocus is quite unreliable. You really have to watch what it grabs on to.
5) Flash is even harsher than it was on my s5000.
On the bright side, as with other Fuji cameras I've used/owned, the body is sturdy and quite comfortable in the hand, image transfer is pretty fast, and navigating the interface is quite intuitive.
Even for the price, I would never recommend that anyone purchase this camera. There are many available for the same price that are far better (and now, of course, this camera is also outdated).
Not for bird lover'sJun 23, 2009
I purchased this camera for its long zoom and have not been pleased. I enjoy taking photos of birds but this camera has a hard time focusing on an object that is far off. If I want to take a picture of a bird that is at the end of the zoom range and there is a tree in the background that takes up more of the frame, the camera will focus on the tree and the subject in the center will be out of focus.
The camera is near useless indoors as any picture taken of people will be blurry if the subject moves the least little bit and all photos have been extremely noisy when taken on the auto mode.
I have taken some beautiful photos with this camera but not without lots of deleted photos in the process. I am now looking at purchasing another "super zoom" camera to replace this one.
Pretty good, except in low lightMay 04, 2009
I've had this camera for over a year now. It is wonderful except for low light conditions. Flash seems to be weak compared to Cannon or Sony brands. Using the high ISO is indeed grainy, but that's common with all cameras.
I think the problem is the flash is not strong enough. The camera tries to compensate by using high ISO and slow shutter speed which causes frequent grainy and blurry photos in low light situations. Make sure to use the anti-shake feature for every shot.
With adequate light however, the pictures are very clear. I have 3 Fuji cameras and have analyzed several Sony and Cannon cameras. I think Fuji excels with their Macro feature. But unless you're a stamp collector or entomologist that might not matter to you.
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