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| Based on 17 expert reviews, the average rating for Fujifilm FinePix S8000fd Black is 4.0/5. Expert Reviews for Digital Cameras are gathered from magazines and web sites around the world. Read summaries of the English reviews below. |
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Title: Review summary of Fuji FinePix S8000fd(08/05/08)Summary: Read the full review Verdict: Experts rate this product 72/100 and users 82/100. Comparing these reviews to 250960 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 96/100 = Best. Country: 
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Title: Fujifilm FinePix S8000FD(15/05/08)Summary: 33 experts have reviewed this product and the average expert score is 73 of 100. Read the full review Country:
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73.0 / 100.0 |
| Computer Active |
Title: Fujifilm S8000fd digital camera(14/01/08)Summary: Half-compact, half-SLR... Read the full review Verdict: A superb camera at a very impressive price. Pros: ; Well-designed controls; Relatively light and easy to pick up Country: 
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5.0 / 5.0 |
| Steve's DigiCams |
Title: Steve's DigiCams(12/12/07)Summary: Read the full review Country:
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| Digital Photography Review |
Title: Fujifilm FinePix S8000fd(30/11/07)Summary: Like the other 18x zoom / 8MP cameras on the market the FinePix S8000fd is a camera that tries to be all things to all men, and in some respects it succeeds, in others it shows the limitations of current compact camera technology in a very stark manner.This is because cramming an 18x (27-486mm equiv.) lens into a compact body involves... Read the full review Pros: ; Good detail and color at lower ISO settings; Generally accurate and reliable focus and exposure; Effective image stabilization; Surprisingly good electronic viewfinder; Versatile, fun and easy to use package; Good range of features; Large, clear, very responsive screen; AF illuminator; AA battery convenience; Fast, effective face Cons: ; Manual focus requires a lot of guesswork; No RAW mode; Some aspects of performance feel a little sluggish compared to best competitors; Shortest focus distance (without using macro mode) too long; Focus hunting in low light, at long end of zoom and in macro mode; Unfriendly and frustrating multi-tier menu system; Big, awkward lens cap Country:
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Recommended |
| PC Magazine |
Title: Fuji FinePix S8000fd(27/11/07)Summary: The Fujifilm S8000fd is an affordable option for photographers who want advanced features and manual controls, but also like the simplicity of a one-lens-fits-all camera. Read the full review Pros: ; Affordable. Sturdy design. Excellent 18X zoom lens. Effective image stabilization. Can capture movies. Cons: ; Dual image stabilization creates some image noise. Some shutter lag. No RAW file support. Country:
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3.5 / 5.0 |
| I4U |
Title: Fujifilm FinePix S8000fd(20/11/07)Summary: Joining Fujifilm's ever-popular 'big zoom' range is the FinePix S8000fd. Like predecessors the camera features a stylish lightweight, compact yet sturdy body, but with a significantly boosted fea... Read the full review Country:
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| Cameras.co.uk |
Title: Fuji Finepix S8000 FD Review(01/11/07)Summary: Read the full review Verdict: I was impressed by the Fuji Finepix S8000. Picture quality was very good indeed and the 18x optical zoom is going to prove attractive to many people. It is also quite easy to use and is well worth a closer look. Pros: ; ¤ Length of lens - build quality - colours - indoors Country:
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82.0 / 100.0 |
| Camera Labs |
Title: Fujifilm FinePix S8000fd Gordon Laing, October 2007(01/10/07)Summary: Read the full review Pros: ; Massive 18x optical range with wide angle. * Effective built-in image stabilisation. * Good build quality and ergonomics. * Closest focusing distance of just 1cm. Cons: ; Coloured fringing when zoomed-in. * No RAW mode. * Quite leisurely startup and shutdown speed. * Rivals more compelling overall. Country:
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| CNET.co.uk |
Title: Fujifilm FinePix S8000fd reviewSummary: : Its sluggish performance blights what could otherwise be an excellent camera... Read the full review Verdict: Fujifilm's FinePix S8000fd 18x megazoom has a nice body design and offers a commendable level of control, but its mediocre image quality and sluggish performance blights what could otherwise be an excellent camera Pros: ; Long 18x optical zoom lens with 27mm-equivalent wide angle; sensor-shift image stabilisation Cons: ; Mediocre image quality; no hotshoe; no raw capture Country:
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6.6 / 10.0 |
| TrustedReviews |
Title: Fujifilm FinePix S8000fdSummary: Read the full review Verdict: Fuji's long-awaited super-zoom flagship is here at last. Can it live up to the hype? Country:
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9.0 / 10.0 |
| What Digital Camera |
Title: Fuji Fujifilm S8000fdSummary: An 8MP, 1/2.3in CCD sensor is present and offers an impressive 18x optical zoom, f/2.8-4.5 that will no doubt impress those looking for enhanced capabilities in their compact...... Read the full review Country:
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| LetsGoDigital reviews |
Title: FujiFilm FinePix S8000fd ReviewSummary: Read the full review Country:
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76.0 / 100.0 |
| CNET.com |
Title: Fujifilm FinePix S8000fdSummary: Fuji's S8000fd 18x megazoom has a nice body design and offers a commendable level of control, but its mediocre image quality and sluggish performance blights what could otherwise be an excellent camera. Read the full review Pros: ; Long 18x optical zoom lens with 27mm-equivalent wide angle; nice manual exposure controls; sensor-shift image stabilization. Cons: ; Sluggish performance; mediocre image quality; no hotshoe; no RAW capture. Country:
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6.6 / 10.0 |
| NeoCamera |
Title: Fuji Finepix S8000fdSummary: Among the few digital cameras featuring a 18X optical zoom lens, the Fuji Finepix S8000fd holds its own well while being the most limited such camera in terms of features. Not many people can overlook the less-than-perfect LCD coverage - its 97% but nearly everyone else shows 100% - or the shutter-speed range which stops at 4s. However,... Read the full review Pros: ; Wide-angle lens with 18X optical zoom * Nicely saturated colors * Below average noise until ISO 800 * Reliable exposure * Accurate focusing * Excellent macro focusing * Ultra-high-speed drive modes at low resolutions * Short shutter-lag * Powerful flash * Superb LCD visibility * Good ergonomics * Good build quality * Excellent Cons: ; 97% Frame coverage on EVF and LCD * Miniscule EVF * Poor white-balance under artificial light * Slight blurring of image corners near wide-angle * Slow telephoto focusing * Slow playback mode * Above average purple fringing Country:
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| PopPhoto.com |
Title: Fujifilm Finepix S8000fd Test ResultsSummary: See how the Fujifilm Finepix S8000fd fared in our 18x superzoom shootout, with certified test results from the PopPhoto Lab and image quality shots. Read the full review Pros: ; • Great handfeel and overall build quality; • Accepts both xD and SDHC cards; • F-menu allows for "Fujichrome" image style for those who miss slide film Cons: ; Image Quality Comparison Galleries; • Owner's Manual; • Software CD-ROM (FinePix Viewer); • No RAW capture; • Hi-speed lo-rez capture doesn't match Olympus's performance; • 4x AA Alkaline Batteries; • Image quality nosedives significantly past ISO 200; In the Box; • A/V Cable; • 1-Year Limited Country:
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| Digital Camera Resource Page |
Title: DCRP Review: Fuji FinePix S8000fdSummary: Read the full review Pros: ; Sensor-shift image stabilization; Battery life is above average; uses AA batteries; Full manual controls; Whopping 18X zoom with a great 27 - 486 mm range; Very good photo quality (though see issues below); Dual xD/SD memory card slot; Effective redeye reduction system; Sharp 2.5" LCD has good outdoor/low light visibility; USB 2.0 High Cons: ; "Real" image stabilization not available in movie mode; Photos are on the soft side, especially fine details; moderate purple fringing; Too easy to accidentally hit F-mode button with your thumb; Completely useless ISO 3200 and 6400 settings; Disappointing continuous shooting modes; No RAW support, unlike the competition; Poorly Country:
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