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Fujifilm FinePix S8000fd Gordon Laing, October 2007
   
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Fujifilm FinePix S8000fd - front view




Fujifilm FinePix S8000fd - rear view
Fujifilm FinePix S8000fd video tour

We're pleased to present a short video tour of the Fujifilm FinePix S8000fd. This demonstrates the S8000fd's design, coverage, image stabilisation and menu system.

There's no need to download any new software - just press the play button in the middle of the screen below and wait for the video to start; you may need to press the button twice. The quality and any delay before playing may vary depending on your internet connection.

 




FinePix S8000fd video - IS mode FinePix S8000fd video - lens extension FinePix S8000fd video - batteries




Good points

Massive 18x optical range with wide angle.
Effective built-in image stabilisation.
Good build quality and ergonomics.
Closest focusing distance of just 1cm.

Bad points
Coloured fringing when zoomed-in.
No RAW mode.
Quite leisurely startup and shutdown speed.
Rivals more compelling overall.




Scores

(relative to 2007 superzooms)

Build quality:
Image quality:
Handling:
Specification:
Value:

Overall:

17 / 20
14 / 20
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16 / 20

78%

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