Steves-Digicams reviews FujiFilm S8000fd 8.0MP digital camera
Fujifilm has joined the wide-angle, long zoom arena with the introduction of the FinePix S8000fd. The 8-MegaPixel, SLR-styled camera features one of the largest optical zooms on a fixed-lens camera in the industry, and introduces Fujifilm's latest 'Dual Image Stabilization,' plus ISO settings of up to ISO6400 (at 4MP resolution) - all features you would expect in a high-end digital camera, but at a price point consumers can afford.
The S8000fd comes equipped with Fujinon's 18x Wide Angle Optical Zoom lens, offering great flexibility in a compact SLR body style camera. With a 27mm-486mm equivalent, it's offers a great deal of versatility for composing shots. The fixed lens eliminates the need for additional zoom or wide angle lenses, and it's a sealed system, which prevents dust contamination – the #1 D-SLR repair complaint.
This model also features a full-resolution ISO equivalency of ISO 1600. The S8000fd can achieve ISO 3200 and ISO 6400 at 50% (4MP or lower) resolution. Such high light sensitivities allow for faster shutter speeds, which help reduce blurring caused by both camera shake and subject movement...
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