Fujifilm FinePix S8000fd reviews

Fujifilm FinePix S8000fd

Overall rating:

- 4.5

You can find here the most interesting reviews / ratings from the well-known expert sites about the Fujifilm FinePix S8000fd Camera. Here are the reviewers:

Megapixel.net	- 30 April 2008 -	- 4
DCResource	- 31 January 2008 -	- 0
LetsGoDigital	- 26 December 2007 -	- 4
Steves Digicams	- 12 December 2007 -	- 0
DigitalCameraReview	- 06 December 2007 -	- 0
PhotoReview	- 11 November 2007 -	- 4.5
TrustedReviews	- 23 October 2007 -	- 4.5
PhotographyBLOG	- 04 October 2007 -	- 4.5

“ Anomalies aside, the FinePix S8000fd performed well in a variety of conditions and would be an excellent camera choice for image snatchers who want a big optical zoom but don't want to travel down the digital SLR path... ”

Megapixel.net's rating:

- 4

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“ The Fuji FinePix S8000fd is a good (but not spectacular) super zoom camera that brings a lot to the table. It offers an 18X zoom lens, CCD-shift image stabilization, full manual controls, effective redeye reduction, and more. I do think that the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 is a better overall camera, with its RAW support and superior performance, but the Finepix S8000fd is definitely worth a look.

The FinePix S8000fd is a midsize ultra zoom camera whose biggest claim to fame is its lens. Not only is it powerful (18X), but its range is wonderful: 27 - 486 mm. Big zoom lenses almost require image stabilization, and Fuji has included sensor-shift IS on the S8000, which works as advertised. Do note that you cannot use the IS system in movie mode like you can on most cameras. There's an electronic version available, but it's not very effective. Despite being constructed of plastic, the S8000 is well put together. It's easy to hold, with a large rubberized grip for your right hand. My only real ergonomic complaint is that your thumb often presses the F-mode button by accident. On the back of the camera you'll find a standard-issue 2.5" LCD display. It offers 230,000 pixels, and good outdoor and low light visibility. The electronic viewfinder shares the same traits. The S8000 supports SD and SDHC memory cards in addition to the expensive and slow xD cards that Fuji (and Olympus) buyers have been stuck with for years... ”

DCResource's rating:

- 0

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“ This conclusion might give you the impression that the FinePix S8000fd is not capable of doing anything right but that is not even nearly true. For someone looking for a comprehensively equipped digital Megazoom camera with not too many DSLR-like demands, and wanting to use the camera for straight shooting, the Fujifilm FinePix S8000fd is definitely a good choice. The camera could also be a good entry level camera for those photographers currently using an entry level compact one wanting somewhat more without reaching for a system camera straight away. The Fujifilm FinePix S8000fd is really recommendable for the group of advanced amateurs without photographic ambitions. If however you demand more from a camera and if you do have photographic ambitions, you will want to look again or directly make the step to an entry level DSLR... ”

LetsGoDigital's rating:

- 4

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“ FujiFilm's Finepix S8000fd is an appealing "Ultra-Zoom" digicam. This is a very capable consumer model, with some very nice features (8M, 18x Wide Zoom, Face Detection, etc.), good overall performance, and plenty of shooting modes for every member of your household. Image quality is up to par with it competitors (Canon S5 IS, Panasonic DMC-FZ18, Olympus SP-560 UZ) and with a street price of US $350 or less (US$399 MSRP), it offers a terrific value for a camera in this class. The only other issue I had with the camera that's not mentioned above, was the fact that the camera will allow you to snap a photo while you are waiting for the flash to recharge. In most cases, this just produces a blurry photo that is unusable. That said, I still feel the Finepix S8000fd will make a great choice for any consumer in the market for a camera with these specs, and it's sure to be a popular model this holiday season... ”

Steves Digicams's rating:

- 0

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“ The Fujifilm Finepix S8000fd offers an amazing focal range in a relatively compact and lightweight digital camera package. The standard auto and programmed scene options make this a camera that any novice can operate with a high degree of probability to produce technically good images, while at the same time providing full manual controls to allow more experienced users to set more defined shooting parameters. Image quality looks good at smaller sizes, but seems to drop off a bit as enlargements approach 100%; however, 8 x 10 inch prints looked fine, so unless you plan to consistently go much larger, the S8000fd with its long lens is worth a long look... ”

DigitalCameraReview's rating:

- 0

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“ With the release of the FinePix S8000fd, Fujifilm brings to market a smart-looking digicam with an 8-megapixel imager, one of the longest zoom lenses in the market plus a compact, and relatively light, camera body. The cheapest of three similarly featured long zoom cameras in the current market, the S8000fd has the distinction of being able to use both xD-Picture Card and SD cards (including SHDC), which are fitted in a single dual-format slot... ”

PhotoReview's rating:

- 4.5

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“ The Fujifilm FinePix S8000fd is a very sophisticated and immensely versatile camera for all types of photography, with enough features to make up for a slight lack in total image quality. It has superb handling, very good performance and excellent build quality, and while it may not have the semi-pro credentials of the S9600 is it is still a good hobbyists camera. For a price of under £200 it is a real bargain that will not disappoint... ”

TrustedReviews's rating:

- 4.5

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“ The Finepix S8000fd represents Fujifilm's best attempt yet to fuse the advantages of compact and DSLR cameras together, rivaling the latest entry-level DSLRs. The likes of the Nikon D40x, Pentax K100D and Canon EOS 400D all offer faster performance and better image quality than the Fujifilm Finepix S8000fd, plus the advantage of RAW mode which is notably missing on the S8000fd. The difference in JPEG image quality at slower ISO speeds isn't that pronounced, but the S8000fd suffers by comparison with its noisy ISO 800 and 1600 ISO settings. The electronic viewfinder is greatly improved, with better resolution and refresh rate, but it's still ultimately less comfortable and accurate than a traditional optical viewfinder, especially for action photography. So the advantages of the compact digicam format (movie mode, live preview on the LCD screen, dust-free fixed lens) don't quite out-weigh the disadvantages of this camera, until you factor in the 18x zoom lens. For the majority of photographers the Fujifilm Finepix S8000fd has almost every situation covered in terms of focal length, from wide-angle landscapes to close-up nature shots, all in a light and compact body. You would have to purchase and carry at least a couple of lenses to cover the same distance with a DSLR camera. Thankfully Fujifilm have at last seen sense and included an image stabilization system, an essential feature given the massive zoom range on offer, and one that works very well in practice. This also means that Fujifilm can finally compete on a level playing field with their main super-zoom competitors, most notably the 18x models from Panasonic and Olympus. We haven't reviewed the Panasonic FZ18 yet, but we much preferred the S8000fd to the Olympus SP-550 UZ, which offers a less usable interface and much poorer image quality. The Fujifilm Finepix S8000fd is therefore both our current ultra-zoom camera of choice, and a viable alternative to a DSLR camera... ”

PhotographyBLOG's rating:

- 4.5

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