5 comments about Fujifilm Finepix S8000fd 8MP Digital Camera with 18x Optical Image Stabilization.

1. We could not be more happy with our decision to purchase this camera. You can'e beat it for the price. Our 6 year old son plays baseball and soccer. We canted a camera that could take decent action pictures. The rapid fire feature has captured numerous great shots that we would have missed on our old camera with single shot. It also takes excellent single shots. A more expensive camera with removable lenses miht do a little better, but so far the pictures we have taken have been very clear and it has been pretty easy figuring out how to operate this camera. Grab a set of Sanyo Eneloop rechargable batteries and you are set.



2. The Fujifilm Finepix s800fd 8MP Digital Camera had most of the features I was looking for. But, until you put a camera in action, you do not know what kind of results you will get. I recently took it on a trip to Seattle and British Columbia. The camera did everything that I had hoped for. My first wish was for a lens with a strong optical zoom and good ability with low light without a flash. This camera does both, very well. My next wish was for a camera that would take "AA" batteries. I do not like to use rechargable batteries, especially in foreign countries that use different electrical currents and the possibility of leaving the charger at your last destination. The 8 Mega Pixels and image stabilization were added features I liked. There are many more features I am still learning to use.
   
   The one design feature that gives me problems is the playback button on the back of the camera. I keep pushing it accidentally while I am trying to take pictures. It can get aggravating when you miss a shot you really wanted to get, because you ended up in the playback mode instead of the picture taking mode.
   
   Overall, for the money, this camera gives me the versatility I wanted---excellent close-ups, excellent photos in low-light without a flash, "AA" batteries, and excellent pictures in the automatic mode.
   
   This is probably the most versatile camera you can buy short of an SLR and it costs a lot less.



3. This is a great camera for people that are learning about photography or likes photography as a hobby. it takes great pictures in comparison to others shoot & point cameras. At first is a little complicated to get acquainted with all the features of the caamera ( if you are a person that doesn't like to read manuals don't buy this camera ) so you're first pictures might not be great. But as you learn how to use it within no time you'll be taking professional like pictures! Pros: Great quality pictures, incredible zoom( you won't believe the pictures you can take with this ), Price!, AA batteries, universal memory cards, image stabilization. Cons: In order to take good pictures you have to read the manual and know basic photography.



4. This is a great outdoors camera. If you want to take great pictures of people outside, this is your camera. It takes great portrait pictures outdoors. It takes GREAT super macro shots of flowers and other nature. The super macro shots are really astonashing. The level of detail is extreme. It's easy to view the screen in the sun, even on it's lowest brightness. The dSLR body is nice for people with big hands or who like the feel of a dSLR.
   
   Now, when it comes to inside...the pictures are blurry (even when on dual-stabilization). I couldn't take a clear picture of my niece (3 1/2 years old), my nephews (2 years old), or any of my dogs indoors. They were all blurry, even with flash. It takes fairly quick pictures indoors, but for some reason they are all blurry (and I've played around with the settings). And the white balance inside is not true-to-life, and changing the white balance settings doesn't seem to help. The strap won't stay attached to the camera very long, which is getting kinda annoying. And there is no way to just view your pictures without having the camera come on, the lens come out, and the lens cover have to come off, and that gets a little annoying.
   
   If you are going to predominantly take pictures indoors then consider another camera, or consider buying a more inexpensive Sony point-and-shoot camera for your indoor pictures. (my fiance' has a nice Sony T-70 point-and-shoot that was inexpensive and takes great quick (and non-blurry) indoor pictures) But if you love taking pictures of nature or people outdoors, then this is your camera, because it is great.



5. The features on this camera suit my needs perfectly. I use it as an all around work/pleasure camera. I take photos of special events so the 18x zoom is awesome. The multiple "Face Detection" comes in handy and I get pretty good shots at long range under indoor natural lighting conditions without flash (although the flash is pretty powerful).
   
   The wide angle feature comes in very handy when taking pictures in tight spaces or of large groups. The camera is easy to use right out of the box and is versatile enough to satisfy "point & shoot" novices or the more advanced photographer. It is light weight (compared to cameras with similar features), easy on batteries (digital AA) and has a crystal clear display - even in strong daylight conditions.
   
   The software is a little cumbersome as it doesn't let you preview and select the photos you want to down load - it just down loads all of them which can be time consuming, a small price to pay for such an awesome camera!

5 comments about Fujifilm Finepix F40fd 8.3MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver).

1. There is one overriding fact: The Fuji F-series is the only compact camera series that you can use at anything over ISO 100 and expect good results. People don't realize that even ISO 200 on pretty much ANY other small camera is pretty bad. With the F40fd, ISO 400 looks quite decent and even 800 isn't too bad. This is EXTREMELY important and rare, and overshadows any other failings a camera may have - which in this case are few.
   
   The F41fd is also quite a bargain. It is not an SLR, you are simply not going to get that kind of control and image quality in a small moderately priced camera right now. But it's about as close as you can get.
   
   Also, at this point this lesser model may still be a better choice than the newer F51 and F100.
   These newer cameras went up to a ridiculous 12 megapixels. This simply makes no sense on a camera and lens system this small and inexpensive. (My new SLR is only 10mp!) Much better to stay with a lower pixel count (larger pixel size) for better ISO performance. The F40fd hits a very good compromise with 8mp. Also, unlike the earlier F30 or F31, it takes SD cards rather than silly xD cards.
   
   Now, don't be that tempted by the later models just because of image stabilization. I would rather just have good high ISO first and foremost. My SLR has built in IS, but guess what: people still move a little bit and get blurry, and IS is not going to help that. High ISO will allow a faster shutter speed that WILL help. So camera makers would be well advised to pour a lot more effort into high ISO performance rather than IS.
   
   The screen is lovely, and the video mode is actually pretty usable. The battery, true, is a little lower capacity than previous F series, but it's still a big battery and much better than a lot of other compact cameras.
   
   At this point, for me at least, I believe the F40fd is probably the best point and shoot you can buy, regardless of cost, simply because it's the best blend of resolution, high ISO performance, and good performance and features in a camera this size.



2. I recently returned from an extended sightseeing trip to England, Scotland and Wales. I took over 450 pictures under many different lighting conditions like indoors, outdoors, cloudy, rainy or sunny and even through a window of a bus. When I got back home and downloaded them on my computer, that's when I really began to appreciate the rich and sharp colors under all these different shooting conditions. This camera has the features I wanted for a simple point & shoot camera with extra shooting settings when I needed them. The face detection (fd)feature on this camera produces outstanding skin color tones while producing vivid surrounding colors. The low light shooting feature on this camera will not disappoint you. You can count on in door pictures, under low lighting conditions, turning out with remarkable contrast not dark. I especially like the two picture setting where the camera will take a flash and non-flash picture. You can then review the results and pick the frame you like best. This eliminates taking a one time only picture, reviewing it and then wishing you had used a fill-in flash. The controls all on the back side. By turning a dial or simply pushing a button you will really appreciate your setting options right at your finger tips for that just right picture.



3. I would not consider myself a digital camera expert by any means, but I'm very happy with the Finepix F40fd. The numerous modes make it such that you can get a good shot in almost any environment. The simultaneous natural/flash mode is especially useful. As far as video is concerned, the sound quality in much better than I expected; it's not nearly as garbled as video I've seen taken from other digital cameras. The only sticking point is that the photo quality is merely sufficient. This camera won't get any shots that take your breath away, but for the price, the quality is about what I expected. Overall, I'm definitely satisfied with this purchase.



4. I haven't had much time to use the new camera, but have found that it is easy to use.



5. Digital camera-wise, I started with a Fuji S304 seven years ago after a couple years with a DSL camera Canon 50E. In 2005 I moved ahead with a DSLR, Fuji S2 Pro, probably because of good exprience with the Fuji colors(espeically skin tone). Since then, a number of DSLRs obtained from ebay have came and went, including Canon D30, Rebel XT, Nikon D100, D1H, D50, D40, D80, D300...You know, the gear fever for most photogs.
   
   My purchase of a Fuji F40fd is actually an upgrade from a F20 I got a year ago. I use them as a backup that always stay in my pocket, coming handy when I see an interesting scene in the streets, but not so big a deal to take out my DSLR in my backpack. But thank goodness, it's these "backup" little cams that helped me record most of the candit street shots in the everything-can-happen New York City.
   
   You'll have a better idea what a Fuji F40fd performans if I compare it to other cameras I've used.
   
   Warning: Don't compare it to any DSLR, the small CCD can never be on par with its big brothers. A F40's ISO 400 is only close to a Nikon D40's iso1600. Also, don't expect much from a lens small like the pocket cameras', the worst DSLR lens (including Sigma's or Tamron's) is much better than a point-and-shoot's.
   
   Compared with its earlier version, F20, the F40 has advanced in everything but iso performance.
   1. thinner body. Now it really feels like a pocket cam, as the F20 is still a little bit too thick.
   
   2. Larger and better LCD. I don't want to talk about numbers, but the F40 has a larger LCD. And most importantly, the number of pixels is much more than the F20's, and the view angle is much wider. Result, no more low-definition picture like that on a F20, and you can chimp from all angles now.
   
   3. Faster response in starting, focusing and reviewing pictures. You just feel it's a lighter and swifter camera.
   
   4. At last, the cons. ISO performance is a full stop lower than F20. I tested them side by side with the same settings, and the F40 with more mega-pixels (which I hate, I don't need that many pixels crammed into such a small CCD) just showed more grains and noises. F40's iso 800 is close to F20's iso 1600. This is the biggest disppointment for me, because at first I was exited to see F40 be equipped with Auto ISO 800 and 1600 (F20 only has Auto iso limit on either 400 or 1600, missing the 800 step that I consider the best compromising spot between speed and picture quality)
   
   Anyway, though F40 is not as good as F20 in ISO, it's still better than many cameras of other brands, including Canon and Nikon. My friends' Canon SD870 and SD1000 show worse noises on high iso.
   
   Conclusion: good colors consistent of Fuji taste, relatively good iso, an affordable foolproof pocket camera for candit shots. But if you are serious with photography, try any entry-level DSLR of Canon, Nikon, Olympus or Sony, you'll see a difference wider than from heaven to earth.

4 comments about Fujifilm Finepix Z20fd 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Hot Pink).

1. I LOVE this camera. Not only does it come in a variety of cool colors, it was great features. It can reduce red eye, detect faces and much more. The pictures come out great. It is also easy to learn how to use.



2. i decided on the fujifilm finepix z20fd after doing a hard core search for a small digicam. i also looked at similar nikons, cannons, kodaks.
   i got it yesterday and i am so happy with it after just taking a few random trial shots! wow!
   
   i TOTALLY rec this little cam if u guys r in the market.... i'll attach some pics i took last night in my trial run. oh and i did ZERO editing to these pics...this is how they took (minus i size reduced them to post).
   i'll update this review after i take this baby on vacation and print some pics!
   but so far - 5 stars!



3. Scientifically and industrially, Fuji builds world beater optics and optical systems. Mass market cameras are a sideline for them to privilege us with their technology in a consumer package.
   
   Here is the simplest, cheapest, coolest little camera among the pack of little cams. The view finder has a state of the art high resolution LCD. Picture quality is perfect. It's fast and fun. I'm not sure how you could make the user interface more intuitive. There is a lot of technology whipping around inside the package that I can well appreciate.
   
   Because the name is not Nikon or Canon, don't be put off. Fuji consumer products always seem to insure that you get more delight for your money as Fuji fights the known brands for market share by one-upping the competition. This little camera is a another great example.



4. This is my third Fujifilm Finepix, and like the two before, this camera meets and exceeds my expectations. It is relatively inexpensive, so given what you pay and what you get, it is a fabulous deal. The camera is also extremely easy to use -- I haven't even touched the owner's manual, though I'm sure I'll find more if I actually read it.
   
   I actually considered the Fujifilm Finepix Z100fd 8MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Pink), but after reading the reviews, I went with this one instead -- and I am so glad. I think this one looks better anyway, and the difference in zoom power makes hardly any difference. And, really, who needs to stand THAT far from the picture's subject?

5 comments about Fujifilm Finepix F100fd 12MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle Dual Image Stabilized Optical Zoom.

1. I followed the advise of some of the others who commented on the camera and said their wasn't any pink banding issues. They are completely wrong. At ISO 400 you can definately see a pink banding issue on the left side of the image. The sad part is, depending upon the lighting, the pink banding even shows up at ISO 200.
   
   FujiFilm has yet to acknowledge the issue which is very poor customer service. Google F100fd and pink banding if you want to read more about the issue.
   
   It is a great camera in daylight as pictures "pop" out at you, and with little noise. It takes very clean and crisp pictures at ISO 100. If it wasn't for the pink banding issue, I would give this camera 5 stars.



2. I don`t understand why people downplay the pink banding problem that is noticable not only on iso800 & above shots, but on pictures taken of high-contrast objects as well. I saved many shots to my memory card from my friend`s f100 and I am not at all satisfied! Outside pictures are great in general, but banding appears on high contrast areas!
   I hope lots of people will return the camera so fuji`ll be forced to finally do something about it! We, customers should step up aginst the megapixel rate as well. The F100 with same sensor, but 6-7 megapixel and pink banding fixed would be as close to perfect as current point & shot cameras can be. It`s not right to make it look as "ah well all cameras have this problem". At least something may change this time as LOTS of people are upset with this camera, check camera forums all over. I believe massive consumer complaints may progress the industry as other manufacturers are watching the case closely. Spread the words, do your part!



3. I think overall this is one of the better compact digital cameras (that is pocketable) in its class. Other cameras that I would consider in this class are: Panasonic TZ5 and Canon SD870IS.
   
   OK, first of all, the issue of pink banding. Out of 200+ test images that I made, I noticed 2 of them have minor pink banding, and these are shot at ISO1600. I am guessing some batches of F100fd do exhibit this problem worse than others. I've seen samples on the web where pink banding is obvious even on ISO400 and ISO800. On my ISO400 and ISO800 samples, which I took in various low lighting conditions (outdoor dusk, indoor incandescent lighting, indoor daytime in dark room), there is no noticeable pink banding. Fujifilm will release a firmware in May 08 to fix this issue, so this could end up as a non-issue in the future. For me, pink banding is not an issue since I will never use ISO1600. And I only print less than 0.01% of all my pictures, I can crop the pink banding out if necessary.
   
   I think F100fd is a moderate improvement over F50fd. With F50fd, ISO800 has too much noise. But with F100fd, ISO800 is quite usable. In fact, I think F100fd might have the best low light performance in its class. F100fd also has a very good edge-to-edge sharpness performance in wide angle.
   
   While I think F100fd is overall a very good compact camera, no camera is perfect. Here are some of its weaknesses:
   - Overpriced. I think $299 is the fair price for this camera.
   - No manual control (A/S mode). F50fd has it.
   - No flash compensation. To be fair, not many compacts have it either.
   - No Auto Exposure Bracketing. Panasonic TZ5 has it.
   - No histogram. Useful to check over/under exposure.
   - 5x zoom vs TZ5's 10x zoom.
   - Controls are not user friendly.
   - Short battery life. F30/F31 can shoot more than 500 pictures with one charge.
   - LCD screen size. Panasonic TZ5 has a 3" and 400k resolution screen.
   - Pink banding? Unless Fujifilm can fix it 100% with new firmware.
   
   UPDATE:
   After two weeks of use, here're more observations:
   - 300+ shots in one charge (about 30 shots or less using flash).
   - Generally fast auto focus performance, unless in low light which sometimes it hunts a little bit.
   - Zooming in and out is too fast, almost have to try a few times to get to the desired zoom distance.
   - Acceptable LCD performance in daylight, at noon, the LCD is still visible, so framing under bright daylight should not be a problem.
   - Shot to shot time is respectable, generally about 1 to 2 second. But if flash is used, it could go up to 3 to 4 seconds.
   
   I was contemplating getting the Panasonic TZ5 due to its superior features, but I think for now I am sticking to F100fd, and wait for the next TZ6 or TZ7. Panasonic has been improving the TZ series, so the next TZ could be a great one.



4. I'm a professional photographer and I've owned a Fuji F10, F30, F50 and now the F100. The F50 was the only dog of that group. The F100 I feel has just as good low-light performance as my beloved F30 but with twice the resolution. You can look at my blog at http://rickleephoto.blogspot.com and click on the "Produce" tag and see that weeks #122 and up are shot with the F100 at ISO800. The color and sharpness are stunning. With the F30, I always had the camera set on minus 1/3 or 2/3 stops to avoid overexposure. I think that problem is solved on the F100. I love the extra wide-angle we have now. That really extends the usefulness of the camera.
   
   As for the pink banding problem... I really don't want to start calling people names, but honestly, I've always found that there will be a group of people who approach photography from an "engineering" standpoint rather than an artistic one. We need the technical nerds to do tests and such, but I've never seen this problem show up in a real-world photo. I've seen a lot of stunning photos by some good photographers done with this camera and none of them suffered because of this problem.



5. I bought this because I hoped it would be an upgrade from my favorite digital camera, the Fujifilm F30. Unfortunately, it is not better overall.
   
   The F30, which is out of production, developed something of a cult following in techno-nerd circles because it had the incredible sensitivity of ISO 3200 with low noise (speckle). Fuji accomplished this with their "Super CCD" using two sensors per pixel, one big and one small, to capture a wider range of light intensities. The technology was brilliant but worked well only up to about 6 megapixels for the small chip size used in pocket cameras. Unfortunately Fuji's marketing people were not as imaginative as their semiconductor team and had no clue how to persuade the buying public that dim light image quality is more valuable to the average photographer than pixel count - which it is. Caving in to the pixel race, later Fuji F cameras had more but smaller pixels, giving up the extreme low noise, low light capabilities. As a result used F30's sell at high prices on eBay.
   
   Now comes the F100, which Fuji advertises as the pocket camera to end all pocket cameras, state of the art in every way, and which is supposed to extend the low light theme to 12MP, offering ISO 3200 for full resolution and up to an astounding ISO 12,800 with pixels reduced to 3MP.
   
   So, how does it work? I've just spent the better part of a spring day comparing the F100 images directly with my F30 under various conditions.
   
   Unfortunately, No, they did not manage to repeal the laws of physics. At ISO 3200, the 12MP F100 with its necessarily smaller pixels gives rougher images than my 6MP F30. The higher pixel count does have benefits of course and stands up better to higher magnification or cropping. In good light where it is possible to use ISO 200, the F100 gives wonderful images which can be cropped or blown up significantly more. But for the unique higher ISO range - my main interest - the F100 is actually a bit worse in image quality. Disappointing.
   
   There are nice features in the F100 over the F30; one is the wide angle lens, the equivalent of 28mm, uncommon on pocket cameras; another is active image stabilization which allows slower shutters. Also F100 accepts SD memory cards whereas the F30 only took oddball proprietary xD's. In my tests however, the benefit of the Wide Dynamic Range feature seemed hard to discern. And as for the ISO 12,800; forget it, it's a gimmick. The images are so rough as to be useless. (By the way, I read about "pink banding" but did not see any.) The battery seems to discharge pretty quickly.
   
   Otherwise, some of the annoyances of the F30 remain; a strange USB connector which won't work with your non-Fuji cables. The movie mode, for me one of the really cool features of a pocket camera, has not been improved at all; it is still not possible to zoom the lens while capturing a movie. The zoom itself is too hard to control, always overshooting one way or another - Hey guys, what would be wrong with a simple manual ring to zoom the lens? The nice aluminum case of the F30 has been replaced with Chinese plastic.
   
   Most Japanese cameras and all Fujifilm cameras including this one are marred by byzantine, obscure, hard to remember menu systems, packed with a plethora of "scene modes" certain to be ignored by the type of user who would buy an advanced digicam in the first place. They serve no purpose except to clutter things up. Don't these folks ever go out and interview their users?
   
   Overall, I admire Fujifilm which is one of the world's premier imaging technology companies. But as with many large corporations, its products are designed by uneven committees; brilliant CCD people, me-too market people, and an interface team who muck things up based on false, untested assumptions. Companies which produce really great products, like Apple, do so because one person with excellent design sense governs the whole development.
   
   Bottom line: I was disappointed because the F100 was not a clear advance over my two year old F30. But it has some cool features, especially the wide angle lens, and if you don't mind the high price you may love it. In good light it takes great photos.

5 comments about Fujifilm 1 GB xD-Picture Card Flash Media Type M ( 600002298 ).

1. This flash memory was used on a Fuji FinePix camera that came with a limited size internal memory. That had been sufficient taking pictures in the lowest resolution, but the introduction of this memory (at a fantastic current price) greatly expanded the camera's memory, allowing many, many pictures to be taken in higher resolution. A great addition!



2. Got the card and it's worked just fine. I've used it for about 6 months.



3. I ordered a fuijifilm XD memory card but I recieved an olmpyus memory card. I was disappointed even though it still works for my camera.I am not pleased that they gave me a wrong order.



4. I was happy to find a 512mb picture card (I bought two)for my Olympus 5050. It is an "older" camera and I previously found out that 512mb was the maximum size picture card that it would take.



5. I purchased this memory card for my Fuji Finepix V10 camera. I took about 100 photos and downloaded them to my laptop. I inserted the card back into the camera and erased all of the photos. When I went to preview mode, the photos were gone (as expected), but I got card "read errors". I'm still able to use the card but when I go to preview mode to look at all the pics, I have to skip through 30 boxes with question marks (?). Kinda of annoying...this is the 2nd faulty card I've purchased. I've read on other sites that there is nothing wrong with the camera, but the problem lies within the card.

5 comments about Fujifilm Finepix F50fd 12MP Digital Camera with 3 x Optical Image Stabilization.

1. I was very excited when I got my camera, as I had previously owned a Fuji F30 (which was stolen... lucky thief!) I thought as the latest camera and with 12MP and improved face detection etc., it should be fantastic...
   
   To be honest, I had read all the reviews and still decided to buy the camera. The face detection works pretty well, most of the time, even in low light conditions, once the subject is close and you do not have to use the zoom on the camera - you get beautiful clear portraits of people, the flower mode is fantastic and the shots in low light conditions are far superior to the F30.
   
   Overall to be honest, I still prefer my F30 - but the F50fd has a much sleeker, more sturdy design, and is a good camera for the price.
   
   The reason I did not give it a 5 star rating was because of the X3 zoom, it's something fuji definitely needs to address, and the 12MP - is really not anymore impressive than the 6MP I had on my F30. But I have no regrets whatsoever!



2. After considering Canon, Sony, Nikon I purchased the F50fd because of it's larger sensor and low light capabilities. I have not been disappointed. When used side by side with a Canon SD600 the Fuji performs much better in low light. The best results seem to be obtained when using it at 6MP resolution rather than 12 MP in low light. In normal light all resolutions are sharp. The flash could be better but it is comparable to other Ultra-Compact cameras. I would certainly recommend it especially for the price.



3. I purchased Fuji F50 with a 2GB XD card. I used the camera non stop during my 3 weeks of vacation. The camera is small enough to fit in your pocket. The battery life was excellent; The charger works fast and without hassel although I think it would have been better to make it a plug in charger intead of pulling the battery out and fit it in the charger unit!
   Picture quality is great, movie mode is excellent. I used it to make a movie in a high speed motorcycle and it came out absolutely beautiful.
   I have recommended this Fuji F50 to all my family and relatives.



4. Pros: 12 MP is great for zooming and zooming and not losing clarity. It is small and easy to use. Video with sound is very clear.
   Cons: the display is the only viewfinder, difficult to see if you got the shot during bright sunlight.
   Overall a great little 12 mp camera. I really enjoy it. I would highly recommend it to anyone beginner or advanced. The best image stabilization product I have used so far.



5. So far we are pleased with the camera. We had to get a ndw memory card for it, but now it is working fine.

3 comments about Fujifilm Finepix S8100fd 10MP Digital Camera with 18x Wide Angle Dual Image Stabilized Optical Zoom.

1. I've had the camera for about a month now. I would consider myself a very amateur photographer. But I love this camera. It's more than a point and shoot but not quite a DSLR, I'd call it an advanced Digital camera. It can be used as a point and shoot but I think as your experience grows with the camera, the functionality and use of the camera becomes one of its greatest strengths.
   
   The only con I have is minor. The face detection function doesn't seem to trigger as often as I think it would (considering 90% of my photos are of my baby son) and often the detection picks up things that aren't . . . well faces.
   
   Other than this, it's a great camera. Even the video capture is impressive. Highly recommended to those who want more than a point and shoot but don't want to commit to the more expensive DSLR cameras.



2. I use this camera for taking pictures at soccer matches. The camera is easy to use and takes very good action shots. I am pleased with the performance.



3. Was considering upgrading to a D-SLR type camera from my typical point-and-shoot camera, but I have to admit I was intimidated by price and complexity. I found the Fujifilm S8100fd to be the perfect blend of advanced features, price and complexity level. I wanted something that had a good telephoto/zoom lens and this one is awesome. The stability really helps keep things from being blurry and the advanced modes (multi-shot, movie, flash and no flash at same time [sounds odd, read the manual]) are really cool. This camera helps me take better pictures in almost any scenario. Add in an 8GB SDHC card and you have the ability to store thousands of photos and hours of video. Love this camera!

3 comments about Fujifilm Finepix J10 8.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Matte Black).

1. I bought this camera last week and I love it. I have a large zoom digital camera (Panasonic Lumix) for wild life photos on vacation. But I wanted a small point and shoot to take mostly inside photos of my dog, in low light. I have a Sony Cybershot DSC-W50 that takes great outside photos, but horrible, blurry inside photos. I found that unless my dog sat completely still, every photo blurred. Not with my new Fuji. I've taken at least 300 photos in the last 5 days and they're terrific. I mostly use the Anti-blur setting with a red eye reduction flash for my dog, and I haven't been disappointed. I also looked at the Canons, but found them to be slow in writing speed and flash recycle time. I considered the Fuji F40d or F50d at $250, but the flash recycle time was very slow on the F50d, which is the newer version. For $150, I have a great camera that does exactly what I want it to. Great battery life considering how much I've been playing with it in the last week. I recommend it.



2. I was pretty impressed with this camera from the start, its got a pretty small design so it wont get in the way. The quality of the pictures are really good, and the camera does a good job of determining lighting conditions for the auto flash. One of the best features of the camera is its ability to take clear shots of moving objects, I've taken pictures of people moving as well as taken shots from cars on the road and the picture remains clear with little or no blurring. Great camera for the price I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a 8.2 mp digital camera thats light and portable but takes great pictures.



3. i just bought this camera. the picture quality is excellent. the video quality isnt as great and i have seen better, but on a $300 camera. but it does the job.
   
   the pictures are extremely clear. day or night.
   
   for the price, i highly recommend it.

5 comments about Fujifilm Finepix S700 7.1MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom.

1. í got this a month ago and im loving it.
   the 7.1MP truly give u a great deal of detail on the pictures.
   the 10x zoom is amazing and the definition on pictures taken with it is quite grand as well.
   the video mode works wonderfuly. this is hands down the best camera u can get for that price



2. I have had this camera for a little over a month and I love it. It was cheaper than the others and works great. I have taken some wonderful night pictures from it. It will be completely dark with absolutely no light and you can put the camera on night flash and it takes a wonderful picture. I camera has a lot of features that are fun to play with.



3. Fujifilm Finepix S700 7.1MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom From the moment I took the camera out of it's box I knew I had something special. Auto is easy to use and my pictures came out crystal clear. Yes the instruction book is excellent,the camera has a lot to offer. Why people complained about the cd I have no idea. It is easier to use than any of the other programs I have.
   
   Thanks Amazon.com



4. I just got my S700 and it seems to perform very well. It doesn't match the power of my Panasonic FZ8, which can take more pictures in a burst, and which zooms a bit farther (12x versus 10x). The S700 also uses AA batteries instead of lithium, and I'm really sold on lithium. But I've started using Sanyo Eneloop NiMH AAs, and they seem to hold their charge reasonably well if not quite as well as most lithium batteries. The photos and videos are a close match in quality, and one should add that the Pansonic doesn't zoom during video, while the Fuji does. The bottom line, though, is that the Fuji is roughly $100 less expensive (depending on the deals available), a concern for me since I may buy more of them as Xmas gifts.



5. Purchased the Finepix s700 at WalMart the day after my Nikon Coolpix 8700 took a bath on a camping trip. Needed an interim camera while exploring alternative gear, and this one is a gem. I use it so much, I have temporarily put off investing in a higher priced camera. Mode dial is painless, movies are clear, sound is good. Excellent night-time pictures, camera even compensated on "auto" for night shots during a snow storm, made great pictures. Close-ups get a grade of "B" and general outdoor shots an "A." Any minor problems I can remedy on Photo Shop. If you know someone who is just getting into digital photography, have them try it. If your deluxe digital takes a bath, use this one for a while until you cool off.

5 comments about Fujifilm Finepix S1000fd 10MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Zoom.

1. I love the feel and the size of the camera. The ability to choose the settings most used and save them is nice also. Low light pictures are very good. The quality of the pictures so far is great.Can't beat this ZOOM either.
   The larger size Lcd is also nice and the fact that you can turn it off and use the viewfinder, or lower the brightness is very much a help at conserving battery life.
   Speaking of batteries the best part about them is they are available Everywhere.
   So if your rechargeable AA goes dead you can pop in a store bought AA battery in a pinch.
   Bottom line very very happy with my purchase.



2. I love this camera. I bought this to replace my Canon SD400. The pictures are VERY clear and crisp. You just have to MAKE SURE it's on the CORRECT setting to get good results. The camera is also a LOT smaller than you think. It can fit into the palm of my hand.



3. I just got this camera to replace my old FinePix S3000. The S1000fd is a tremendous camera. I love the large LCD viewing area which is great
   
   I'm still experimenting with all the features but I can say for sure this is well worth the price I paid. Do some homework and shop it for the best price...I've seen it as low as sub $200.
   
   The multitude of manual and automatic settings allows you to really enjoy taking photos. This is certainly not the typical point-and-shoot digital camera and it borders on the "semi-pro" level of digital SLR style cameras.
   
   It's physical size will surprise you but don't be fooled by it's size...this camera rocks!



4. I recently bought a Fujifilm Finepix S1000fd, and I have to say, I'm somewhat disappointed. First of all, the 12x zoom doesn't live up to my expectations. It doesn't have a stabilizer, and the pictures ALWAYS turn out blurry (when zoomed). The night shots didn't turn out as well as I'd hoped, either.
   
   On the plus side, however, most of the other settings are nice. I used the "flower" setting to take some pretty amazing, vivid shots. And the flash seems very powerful.
   
   However, I don't like it as much as my Nikon Coolpix S500 that I bought recently. The Nikon is more user-friendly, and the pictures actually turn out brighter and more crisp on the Nikon (which was a surprise to me as well). I'd recommend the Fuji for the all the settings and the Macro, but its zoom feature and indoor shots leave something to be desired.



5. This camera is exactly what I was looking for - a digital camera with good resolution (10mp), strong zoom capability and an eye hole viewer in addition to the LED screen. The controls and menus are very similar to an older Fuji Finepix that I also liked which helps. My step-son, who has a much more expensive SLR camera, was very impressed with the features of this camera.
   
   I rate this a very good buy, especially at this price!