5 comments about Fujifilm FinePix F20- 43870065.

1. Received a Fuji F20 refurbished in like new condition. Camera works flawlessly. Pictures at high ISO are outstanding. I also have the F30 and the picture quality is identical.. Can't go wrong for the price.
   Lenny



2. The only regret I have is for Fuji who stopped carrying the Super-CCDs in those award-winning cameras, namely the F10 through F30.



3. Fugifilm Finepix F20... This camera is easy to use. It comes with a "quickie" learning directional tool. It takes GREAT pictures. For the money. size, and weight the quality is excellent.



4. I have had this camera for about a year and it is my 'Carry With Me All The TIme' camera when I don't want to take one of my 2 dSLRs.
   
   The camera is a good value for the original price ($150 I think it was) and would be a steal at a used price under $100.
   
   The ISO performance is really good up to 400, decent at 800 and useable at 1600. The default colors are a little drab out of the camera but with a little tweaking to white balance settings or using the FujiChrome setting in some cases (or in post processing, of course) they can be made better.
   
   This is a basic point and shoot, though, don't expect manual control or a bunch of options to fiddle with.
   
   It is metal and feels pretty solid. Nice size and operation. If you are a real photo buff, it probably wouldn't satisfy as your only camera but would make a nice compact...especially for dSLR users who are used to being able to stray from ISO 100 or 200 and not experience a lot of noise.



5. I'll skip to the chase - this is the best low light point and shoot camera you can buy. At any price - including 2008 model cameras. I hardly use the flash - even indoors and even at night. Just hold the camera steady and go. Natural lighting in photo's always looks better than stark bluish flash. If I do use the flash its just for fill.
   The video feature is a nice touch - DVD quality in sharpness, but I use it sparingly as its mostly a novelty even though it makes buying a full fledged camcorder irrelevant.
   The only downside to the camera is the xD card which has slowish PC transfers, compared to SD anyway, although writing to the card itself when taking pictures is plenty fast. I use a 1gb card and its tricky to fill with images, but video eats up room fast.
   Still, if the purpose of this camera is quick shots in anything other than bright light, you simply can't buy a better one - yet.

5 comments about Fujifilm Finepix Z100fd 8MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black & White).

1. This is a great camera, I love the small compact frame and I carry it with me in my purse all of the time. The video is great, but you have to go through the menus to put it in video mode, they should have made a button for video. Still, a great camera and much clearer pics than the $400 Canon I had before!



2. Image quality is just as important to me as the convenience of a p&s, so when my latest Canon broke due to a lens that no longer retracted, I decided to try Fuji due to the rave reviews I've read about its imaging technology.
   
   Putting it through the paces, pictures came out sharp and natural in outdoor conditions, but I was somewhat disappointed with the noise and blurring that still occurred in lower light conditions despite the image stabilisation. It's a similar fault in my old SD800IS, which I guess is a limitation of ultra-compact cameras generally. The difference in image quality between the Fuji and Canon was so small, that I think if you've decided to get a p&s then the Fuji is just as acceptable as any Canon in the same range. This is where the other features come into importance.
   
   Pros:
   - Non-retracting lens. This will not break or get stuck like the retracting lens that seems to afflict the Canon SD series so often. Coupled with Fuji's better customer service and 3yr standard warranty, I felt more comfortable about shelling out $$ for a Fuji than for a Canon.
   - Sexy design. I chose the copper-tone, and it's unbelievable how beautiful it is - the Z100fd looks more like a Mont Blanc cigarette box than a camera. It truly fits in a pocket and is worthy of a home in a Louis Vuitton bag. Everything from the diagonally sliding lens to the slick metal and curved finishes will turn heads.
   - Click-wheel is easy to use
   - Auction mode. This allows the arrangement of 3 or 4 separate pics into one photo
   - Takes SD cards
   - Better photo viewing and management software than Canon SD
   
   Cons:
   - Frustrating manual. I am still trying to figure out how to change the resolution and how to download pics from the different folders in the camera
   - Grainy, noisy pics in lower light. I would be happy with a 7MP or even 6MP camera if it means an improved imaging sensor.
   - Slippery feel
   - Lens in top corner meant the finger sometimes gets in the way
   - Battery charger bulkier than Canon SD. Battery life seemed a little short
   
   Overall - unbeatable looks, does everything you hope in a p&s, acceptable but obviously not SLR quality.



3. I bought this camera about a month ago and my friend liked it so much she bought it herself. I even lie it better than my Dad's similar sony camera. It has lots of different modes even some of them are hard to access.
   The face detection works really well and the 5x zoom is a big plus. It also has 8.1 mega pixels so that picture quality is good.



4. If you want a simple point and shoot camera, this is not the camera for you. The clarity on the autofocus sucks! You can purchase a different point-and shoot camera that takes clear quality photos at the same price for which this camera sells.



5. I wanted a camera to replace my Fuji F460, which took great pictures, but the zoom buttons got stuck and wouldn't un-zoom without a lot of hassle.
   
   I liked the features of this one, and that it was pink. I liked that it had more zoom than the F460.
   
   I liked nothing about this camera, other than the pink. The menu is so awkward - when you change a menu setting, it dumps you right back to the view finder, completely out of the menu. Then you have to go back into the menu, scroll scroll scroll to the set up, navigate to another option you want to change, save and get dumped again completely out of the menu setup. Wash, rinse, repeat.
   
   I could have lived with that if it took great pictures. It didn't. The pictures SUCKED. Maybe if you looked at it from far away, it looked ok. But zoom in to the full size, and the pictures are completely grainy. I had it on the highest quality setting, I tried using auto, manual, etc - nothing helped. I took identical pictures with this one and my F460, and there was just no comparison. The F460 were clear and sharp, and this one were all muddled and grainy.
   
   I'm returning it. Don't waste your money unless you don't have great eyesight.

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

1. After months of research, I anxiously anticipated the release of this camera and was finally able to purchase it 3 months ago. I still have a lot to learn about its features, but so far, I am blown away by its clarity and quality. I knew I was limited by budget and not quite ready to make the leap to a DSLR, and the Fuji has all the features I was hoping to find in one camera. I can not go anywhere without it. The 18x optical zoom allows some great nature pics, and the macro and super macro can capture the details of all of my favorite flowers. I was expecting to have issues with being pretty shaky, but I seldom use a tripod and have not had any trouble, even at full zoom. The only cons I have noticed so far are that it's a little slow at startup and between shots, and the tripod port is plastic. I'd like to be able to add lenses, but I think for the average amateur photographer, this camera has enough of a range to suit my needs. I'm in love with it.



2. I have only had my new camera a short time so I have a lot of expiramenting and learning to do. I like it very much. I am extreemly happy this is a choice I made.



3. We are getting used to working with the Fugifilm S8000. It takes wonderful pictures and the zoom is fun to work with. I like the view finder and the stabilization features. The different settings are also easy to work with. The pictures download to the computer easily. I would recommend this camera to anyone who likes to take pictures.



4. So far I am impressed with this camera. My first real test was a few days after I got it I went to an indoor circus. There was very low light conditions and the camera seemed to do well. Granted I have to learn to adjust some settings to perfect my picture taking but I was impressed with the camera on a first time using basis. I am looking forward to other events to test this camera out.



5. The way I test the quality of a digital camera is to view its photographs on a computer at 100 percent. (After all, what good is a 8 megapixel camera if one could merely zoom the pictures from a 4 megapixel camera to 200 percent and get the same quality.) I find that my new Fujifilm FinePix S8000fd takes grainy (blurry) pictures. I took a number of pictures, all using a tripod for stabilization, and they all turned out grainy. (I used the Auto function to allow the camera to choose the "best" setting.)
   
   The camera is light, but that is because where most quality camera manufactures use metal (usually an aluminum alloy) in the barrel (zoom lens) of the camera, Fujifilm uses plastic. And the plastic lens has around 125 thousandths movement from side to side when extended.
   
   Fuji used to mean quality. I've owned several over the years, starting with the one I bought while serving in Vietnam. I wonder if Fujifilm is the same company. If so, the company seems to have lessened their standards.
   
   Too bad a person couldn't "try before you buy," like some software manufactures offer.

5 comments about Fujifilm Finepix Z100fd 8MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Brown).

1. This is a great camera, I love the small compact frame and I carry it with me in my purse all of the time. The video is great, but you have to go through the menus to put it in video mode, they should have made a button for video. Still, a great camera and much clearer pics than the $400 Canon I had before!



2. Image quality is just as important to me as the convenience of a p&s, so when my latest Canon broke due to a lens that no longer retracted, I decided to try Fuji due to the rave reviews I've read about its imaging technology.
   
   Putting it through the paces, pictures came out sharp and natural in outdoor conditions, but I was somewhat disappointed with the noise and blurring that still occurred in lower light conditions despite the image stabilisation. It's a similar fault in my old SD800IS, which I guess is a limitation of ultra-compact cameras generally. The difference in image quality between the Fuji and Canon was so small, that I think if you've decided to get a p&s then the Fuji is just as acceptable as any Canon in the same range. This is where the other features come into importance.
   
   Pros:
   - Non-retracting lens. This will not break or get stuck like the retracting lens that seems to afflict the Canon SD series so often. Coupled with Fuji's better customer service and 3yr standard warranty, I felt more comfortable about shelling out $$ for a Fuji than for a Canon.
   - Sexy design. I chose the copper-tone, and it's unbelievable how beautiful it is - the Z100fd looks more like a Mont Blanc cigarette box than a camera. It truly fits in a pocket and is worthy of a home in a Louis Vuitton bag. Everything from the diagonally sliding lens to the slick metal and curved finishes will turn heads.
   - Click-wheel is easy to use
   - Auction mode. This allows the arrangement of 3 or 4 separate pics into one photo
   - Takes SD cards
   - Better photo viewing and management software than Canon SD
   
   Cons:
   - Frustrating manual. I am still trying to figure out how to change the resolution and how to download pics from the different folders in the camera
   - Grainy, noisy pics in lower light. I would be happy with a 7MP or even 6MP camera if it means an improved imaging sensor.
   - Slippery feel
   - Lens in top corner meant the finger sometimes gets in the way
   - Battery charger bulkier than Canon SD. Battery life seemed a little short
   
   Overall - unbeatable looks, does everything you hope in a p&s, acceptable but obviously not SLR quality.



3. I bought this camera about a month ago and my friend liked it so much she bought it herself. I even lie it better than my Dad's similar sony camera. It has lots of different modes even some of them are hard to access.
   The face detection works really well and the 5x zoom is a big plus. It also has 8.1 mega pixels so that picture quality is good.



4. If you want a simple point and shoot camera, this is not the camera for you. The clarity on the autofocus sucks! You can purchase a different point-and shoot camera that takes clear quality photos at the same price for which this camera sells.



5. I wanted a camera to replace my Fuji F460, which took great pictures, but the zoom buttons got stuck and wouldn't un-zoom without a lot of hassle.
   
   I liked the features of this one, and that it was pink. I liked that it had more zoom than the F460.
   
   I liked nothing about this camera, other than the pink. The menu is so awkward - when you change a menu setting, it dumps you right back to the view finder, completely out of the menu. Then you have to go back into the menu, scroll scroll scroll to the set up, navigate to another option you want to change, save and get dumped again completely out of the menu setup. Wash, rinse, repeat.
   
   I could have lived with that if it took great pictures. It didn't. The pictures SUCKED. Maybe if you looked at it from far away, it looked ok. But zoom in to the full size, and the pictures are completely grainy. I had it on the highest quality setting, I tried using auto, manual, etc - nothing helped. I took identical pictures with this one and my F460, and there was just no comparison. The F460 were clear and sharp, and this one were all muddled and grainy.
   
   I'm returning it. Don't waste your money unless you don't have great eyesight.

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

1. Pros:
   1. sturdy build
   2. small, about same size as Canon SD750
   3. long lasting battery
   4. beautiful screen
   5. takes both SD and XD cards
   6. displays all relevant information but no irrelevant information when reviewing pictures
   7. everything spelled out in plain English so you don't wonder what various weird icons mean
   
   Cons: The regular Auto mode isn't good
   
   The problem with the Fujifilm Finepix F40fd is that its automatic mode defaults to high ISO's. Indoors under normal lighting it will default to 800, when 200 or 400 will do just fine. Outdoors it'll default to 200 when 100 is fine. The higher the ISO, the less light you need, but in general the quality goes down as you get higher. It's a testament to Fuji's technology that you can still get good pictures at ISO 800 or even 1600. Most top compact cameras won't give you good pictures above ISO 200! As a result, this is a great camera to use to take indoor pictures in low light. Also, the flash recycle time is fast (*coughCanoncough*), another bonus when taking indoor shots.
   
   What about situations when the lighting is fine? In these cases, the Auto mode produces worse pictures than you can otherwise get. In these situations, I highly recommend changing the ISO settings to Auto(400)--this means it automatically sets the ISO but doesn't go higher than 400--or 100 for outdoor settings. Then you'll get good pictures.
   
   For those intimidated by ISO settings, don't worry. I was too, but this camera is so easy to use! You don't have to go through a gazillion menus to change settings. Really, don't be intimidated by the fact that you'll need to set the ISO yourself to get the best pictures. The camera makes it super-simple. It's also a great way to learn about ISO's and test out different ones to see what works best. When you review the pictures, it gives you the ISO information right on the screen.
   
   The scene settings are quite good. The portrait setting, for instance, automatically lowers the default ISO and adds nice colors to your subjects' faces. It's easy to set a scene setting because they're all spelled out in plain English rather than icons. This is a good alternative for people who want to take better pictures than they would in Auto mode without fiddling around with the ISO and color settings.
   
   Other tips:
   1. If you're taking pictures of people, make sure the face detection mode is on. There's a button for it on the camera, so you don't have to go through any menus. Turning face detection on makes a big difference, in my experience.
   
   2. I like saturated colors and slight pinkish tones when photographing people. Therefore I like to have the camera set to Chrome Color when taking pictures of people.
   
   3. There's a setting under Power Management that lets you auto-focus more quickly (this is different from the Auto mode; all pictures on this camera use auto-focus). It uses more battery, but if you have someone take your picture for you, you should use this setting. In my experience, people tend to just press the button without waiting for it to focus. If you use this setting, it'll focus more quickly, so it's likely to be focused by the time the button goes all the way down. It's best, of course, to tell the person to press the button halfway to let it focus before pressing it all the way.
   
   4. Choose to have your picture numbers renewed. I find it annoying for a picture number to jump from 20 to 38 when I download it on my computer because I deleted 17 pictures. With this setting, it re-numbers the pictures when you delete one after taking it.
   
   Conclusion: If you take pictures indoors or in low light, especially without flash (such as taking pics of a baby), then this is a good camera for you. It's also a nice camera in general for indoor shots, but for well-lit indoor shots and all daytime outdoor shots, I suggest using the scene settings or setting the ISO yourself because the default will be too high. That might sound scary, but the camera is so user-friendly (everything spelled out in plain English rather than weird icons, no intimidating button-overload, no having to go through a bunch of menus to do things) that you'll get the hang of it right away!
   
   EDIT: After trying a Canon PowerShot A710 IS, I appreciate the F40fd so much more. The A710 takes better outdoor shots, no doubt. The A710 also has much better image stabilization ,which is very useful for me because I don't have steady hands. (The F40fd doesn't have "real" image stabilization built into the camera.) The F40fd pictures tend to turn out fuzzy unless I use a tripod, but my father, who has steady hands, tried it and the pictures turned out fine.
   
   But the F40fd's flash blows the A710 away. Its range is far longer--21.3 feet versus 11 feet! The F40fd flash is also more balanced. With the A710, the object/person right in front of you is overexposed, while everything else is dark. I tried several settings based on advice from the manual and internet and got the same result. I couldn't believe that the F40fd's flash didn't overpower or overexpose the least bit given its power. Also, the F40fd's flash recycle time is about 5 times faster than the A710's, so you can take shot after shot with flash.
   
   The F40fd's unmatched performance at high ISO's makes it even better for indoor shots, and the colors are less stark than the A710's. I cannot think of a better camera to take to a dinner or party. It's small (about the same size as the Canon SD series) and takes spectacular indoor shots. If you want to take primarily outdoor shots, however, you could do better.



2. On the 4mp setting this camera works awesome in low light conditions, such as underwater. It's cheaper than its Canon equivalent and the underwater housing to go with it costs about $100 less than any Canon underwater housing too.
   
   It's a very simple camera to use, just point and shoot. Not a lot of settings to it, it takes care of most of it for you. If you're a serious photographer, then this might be a turn off. If you just want to take pictures of vacations, special occasions, etc. like the rest of us, then this is the perfect solution.
   
   FYI: My camera came with outdated firmware that only allowed 2 GB memory cards. The simple flash upgrade from Fuji film (Google it) took about 10 minutes and allowed me to use 4 GB memory cards afterwards.



3. This Fuji F40fd impresses me all the time with the quality of its pictures. I bought this camera because of its strength in low light. The lack of manual controls was a known concern, but 99% of the time, it is a non-issue. I have another camera (big and bulky) with those controls and a big zoom and better macro. But for general use, it doesn't take pics any better than this Fuji. And the Fuji wins sometimes. This F40fd can be had for a very good price and who knows how long they will be available. Look at the prices for the used F30fd and F31fd.



4. I researched this camera and I have found it to be an excellent fit for me, the low light shots are very good.



5. This camera was recommended by online reviews when I searched for the best camera online. It is easy to use and has excellent instructions in English and Spanish and is very easy to download to your computer. Highly recommend this camera which is the best camera for taking indoor pictures.

5 comments about Fujifilm Finepix A900 9MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom.

1. It takes good pictures but I'm not really impressed with taking pictures without a flash.



2. Fujifilm Finepix A900 9MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom is just another compact camera that takes decent pictures but could have been much better. It is small enough to carry around, Simple Point and Shoot Camera for any user who has no knowledge about cameras, But for serious photography please look elsewhere!
   
   PROS:
   (+) Decent 9MP Captures
   (+) Decent battery life and use of Standard AA batteries possible
   (+) Compact size
   (+) Very nice Macro Shots!
   
   CONS:
   (-) Very poor LCD Preview Screen
   (-) NO View Finder
   (-) Poor Flash output
   (-) Slower Startup time
   
   You can probably say "It is okay" if you play less than $150 dollars, But there are cameras out there which can deliver better functionality for the price.
   
   Note: IF you want to use SDHC Memory cards (Greater than 2GB) Make sure that you update the Firmware to 1.10, But in order to update to 1.10 Fujiflim forces one to have a Memory Card in the camera to update! GO Figure!... I was lucky as I had some spare SD cards available for me to finish FW update to 1.10 to accomodate High Capacity SD cards. I was able to use Kingston 4GB SDHC Class4 cards after FW update!.



3. I know little about photography and my husband knows even less. So I needed an easy to use camera that takes great pics. The color of my photos are excellent, and I love the 9MP for cropping into photos. Fuji Finepiz A900 is so easy to use and, little but not too little to hold onto. Small enough so that I can carry it in my purse. I love all of the automatic settings, at least 9 of them, if only it had a 10 pounds thinner mode, or 10 years younger mode ;)



4. BROUGHT THIS A CAMERA SIX MONTH'S AND TAKE GOOD PICS AND EVEN MOVING PICS ARE GREAT.



5. I got this last summer and i return in 1 day.
   it was heavy awful poor pictures even out door.
   fussy blur pics !
   i do not recommend this bad camera to nobody.

5 comments about Fujifilm Finepix Z100fd 8MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Pink).

1. This is a great camera, I love the small compact frame and I carry it with me in my purse all of the time. The video is great, but you have to go through the menus to put it in video mode, they should have made a button for video. Still, a great camera and much clearer pics than the $400 Canon I had before!



2. Image quality is just as important to me as the convenience of a p&s, so when my latest Canon broke due to a lens that no longer retracted, I decided to try Fuji due to the rave reviews I've read about its imaging technology.
   
   Putting it through the paces, pictures came out sharp and natural in outdoor conditions, but I was somewhat disappointed with the noise and blurring that still occurred in lower light conditions despite the image stabilisation. It's a similar fault in my old SD800IS, which I guess is a limitation of ultra-compact cameras generally. The difference in image quality between the Fuji and Canon was so small, that I think if you've decided to get a p&s then the Fuji is just as acceptable as any Canon in the same range. This is where the other features come into importance.
   
   Pros:
   - Non-retracting lens. This will not break or get stuck like the retracting lens that seems to afflict the Canon SD series so often. Coupled with Fuji's better customer service and 3yr standard warranty, I felt more comfortable about shelling out $$ for a Fuji than for a Canon.
   - Sexy design. I chose the copper-tone, and it's unbelievable how beautiful it is - the Z100fd looks more like a Mont Blanc cigarette box than a camera. It truly fits in a pocket and is worthy of a home in a Louis Vuitton bag. Everything from the diagonally sliding lens to the slick metal and curved finishes will turn heads.
   - Click-wheel is easy to use
   - Auction mode. This allows the arrangement of 3 or 4 separate pics into one photo
   - Takes SD cards
   - Better photo viewing and management software than Canon SD
   
   Cons:
   - Frustrating manual. I am still trying to figure out how to change the resolution and how to download pics from the different folders in the camera
   - Grainy, noisy pics in lower light. I would be happy with a 7MP or even 6MP camera if it means an improved imaging sensor.
   - Slippery feel
   - Lens in top corner meant the finger sometimes gets in the way
   - Battery charger bulkier than Canon SD. Battery life seemed a little short
   
   Overall - unbeatable looks, does everything you hope in a p&s, acceptable but obviously not SLR quality.



3. I bought this camera about a month ago and my friend liked it so much she bought it herself. I even lie it better than my Dad's similar sony camera. It has lots of different modes even some of them are hard to access.
   The face detection works really well and the 5x zoom is a big plus. It also has 8.1 mega pixels so that picture quality is good.



4. If you want a simple point and shoot camera, this is not the camera for you. The clarity on the autofocus sucks! You can purchase a different point-and shoot camera that takes clear quality photos at the same price for which this camera sells.



5. I wanted a camera to replace my Fuji F460, which took great pictures, but the zoom buttons got stuck and wouldn't un-zoom without a lot of hassle.
   
   I liked the features of this one, and that it was pink. I liked that it had more zoom than the F460.
   
   I liked nothing about this camera, other than the pink. The menu is so awkward - when you change a menu setting, it dumps you right back to the view finder, completely out of the menu. Then you have to go back into the menu, scroll scroll scroll to the set up, navigate to another option you want to change, save and get dumped again completely out of the menu setup. Wash, rinse, repeat.
   
   I could have lived with that if it took great pictures. It didn't. The pictures SUCKED. Maybe if you looked at it from far away, it looked ok. But zoom in to the full size, and the pictures are completely grainy. I had it on the highest quality setting, I tried using auto, manual, etc - nothing helped. I took identical pictures with this one and my F460, and there was just no comparison. The F460 were clear and sharp, and this one were all muddled and grainy.
   
   I'm returning it. Don't waste your money unless you don't have great eyesight.

5 comments about Fujifilm Finepix S100fs 11.1MP Digital Camera with 14.3x Wide Angle Dual Image Stabilized Optical Zoom.

1. I have had the Fuji S100fs camera for almost a month now, and have quite a bit to say about it's performance. First, I am very impressed with the image quality in general and the low noise images produced by this camera. Pictures up to 400 ISO are almost noise free, while 800's show very little noise and still show great detail. 1600's are not too bad either, but you probably would not want to print too big, as there is some noise there - however, compared to pretty much every other point and shoot out there, noise levels are quite satisfactory. I was able to get some great shots at my daughters' dance recital last week. Using 800 ISO for the slower ballet & pointe, and 1600 for the faster action, like clogging & hip-hop, I captured some very nice images with little or no motion blur. A few were out of focus: I noticed that when tracking moving objects the focus had a little trouble locking on some of the time. Overall, pretty pleased though.
   Next, the Dynamic Range expansion feature on this camera really works. Some shots that would have been too contrasty at standard DR turned out extremely nice - almost never have a blown highlight and shadowy areas are lit enough to show detail that would be lost otherwise. Great feature!
   Another feature of the S100fs is the film simulation mode. I do like the "Velvia" setting, but it cannot be used at the same time as DR expansion mode (the camera switches DR off when Velvia is selected). There is a way around this, however, by setting color to "high" and tone to "hard" in the main menu (this is what Velvia setting does to the camera anyway). By doing this, you get more vivid color and tone and still be able to shoot with expanded DR. Very glad I experimented with the available settings to discover this.
   This camera has a lot of adjustment buttons and many choices in the menus. The menus are easy to use and the many features accessed there are pretty useful. Many DSLR-like controls here allow quite a bit of experimentation and adjustment, making this camera work better for the more experienced photographer, and allowing trial and error for the less experienced to get better at what they are able to capture. If you want to let the camera do most of the work, it will, and do it pretty well. I still recommend using the camera at least on P mode for best results.
   Now for the bad news: Purple fringing and other chromatic abberation is there. To be honest, out of 950+ shots, I have only had a REAL problem with about 7 or 8, but it is there on very high contrast shots, especially at wide angle & a little less at full telephoto). Most of what I shoot will never really show this flaw, but once in a while, it will be there. ALWAYS use DR400% on shots like that and, in some cases, it may help lessen visible CA.
   Now for the pros / cons list:
   Pros: Image quality overall is very impressive - not quite DSLR quality, but most shots are very close, rivaling those of the cheaper DSLR's.
   Visible noise is much lower than pretty much any point-and-shoot made today: larger image sensor, and the fact that a Fuji Super CCD is used, are predominantly the reasons here. Again, not quite as clean as a DSLR can produce, but not that far off.
   Very convenient: 28mm wide angle & 14.3x zoom lens on the camera, no dust issues, no lens changing & packing around. There are some of us that just do not want those things no matter how good the photo is (I'm not doing this for a living, just want decent everyday shots and still be able to produce pretty professional looking photos once in a while - this camera allows me to do that).
   There are other pros, but I've covered the main ones. Here are the con's:
   Purple fringing is definately this camera's weak spot. Fuji could have done better in this department. The S100fs would be invincible (as a point & shoot anyway) if not for this. Like I said before, most of what I do is not affected by this, but it would be nice not to see it crop up EVER. If you do alot of outside picture taking (especially shooting through trees or at buildings in front of a bright sky or other bright & contrasty pictures) you might not be happy with the results unless you are good with PF removal software and have the time to use it.
   Manual focus is pretty worthless on the S100fs. It is electronic rather than a true mechanical focus mechanism. It is unresponsive, as it does not really matter whether you turn the ring quickly or slowly - it just adjusts in slow increments either way. Since you can't quickly focus in & out, it's hard to tell if you're right on or just close (and close is not good enough). Not very useful. Fortunately, the auto focus works well nearly all of the time. Low light/contrast and moving subjects do pose some problem, but most point and shoot cameras suffer a little in this area.
   Software included with the camera, particularly the RAW processing software, is not that great. DPreview said it was slow: I don't find it to be that bad speed wise, it just does not allow me to adjust the things I really want to, like noise reduction (software just applies the same NR that the camera does to jpeg's). White balance, color, etc. can be changed with many other programs, so I do not find the software very useful. S7raw for RAW conversion and Neat Image for NR application does a much better job, it just takes extra steps that I wish I didn't need to take.
   Overall, I have to say that Fuji has built a fine camera in most respects. I am really enjoying all of the many features available, and, more importantly, the great images I am able to capture with this very capable and convenient camera. If not for the PF/CA issues, I would give 5 stars, but due to that, I cannot do so. I think most people wanting good performance (better than that available from the tons of point and shoot cameras out there) without the hassles, drawbacks and expense of a DSLR, would love this camera. I have read many personal opinions of actual users of the S100fs, and I agree with the majority of positive comments offered about it. It really does a lot of things very well, and I do not regret buying it at all. For what I want in a camera, it suits me very well.



2. I found this gem by accident. I was researching the Nikon "superzoom" lens and related DSLR cameras [...]. The review and associated sample photos were compelling, and I purchased the camera from Amazon. I have found the camera user friendly, cost effective, and takes really good photos. [...]. My comments are only from a user perspective.
   
   I started 35mm film photography in junior high - a long, long time ago, and have used several Leicas and several Nikon "F" series film cameras, and for the past few years, compact digital cameras (my favorite being the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX series for its native 16:9 image ratio). I wanted to minimize hauling around six to eight primary lenses and the attendant lens changing as much as possible. This camera serves my purposes for most of the photos that I take, and I suspect those of most people.
   
   The f/2.8-5.6 27-400 mm lens (35mm equivalent) is very good - for a "superzoom" really good, and fits comfortably on the camera body. I had found that the Nikon 18-200 mm (27-300mm 35mm equivalent) f/3.5-5.6 seemed too big for the Nikon 40/40x/60 series cameras, which in turn, seemed too small for my hands. The design of all lens, and especially "superzooms", are compromises, and this one is no exception. The dpreview gave the F100FS a Recommended rating, and apparently it missed the Highly Recommended rating primarily due to noticeable color fringing under test conditions. For the size of photos I take, even up through 8 x 10, to date color fringing has been of no concern. Where I enlarged some images on my Mac and specifically looked for it, it was easily removable in PhotoShop (unfortunately Abobe's PhotoShop Elements does not seem to contain the necessary module). Optical image stabilization works well.
   
   From my photos to date, image resolution has been very good to excellent - certainly through ISO 800 and through ISO 1600 unless one is super critical. I shot at ISO 3200 at a graduation ceremony under very poor lighting conditions, and was far from the stage. The resulting photos were quite acceptable - not great but considerably better than any one else in the group obtained that night. Image color under good lighting is accurate and can be "tweaked" through menu entries, as desired. Using automatic white balance, color under poor lighting is variable. At the graduation noted earlier, some images had very good color and some needed a little work in PhotoShop.
   
   Function buttons on the camera body are similar to those on a DSLR camera, are minimal in number, and reflect functions that are actually useful in taking the photos without having to enter the menus, and the menus themselves are quite well laid out. Three buttons especially are appreciated: the ability to change the ISO sensitivity and exposure compensation by single purpose buttons, and a toggle button to change manually between the view finder and the LCD. The light metering methods can be selected from a dial on the back of the camera. The tiltable LCD is quite usable. Other incorporated "must haves" are listed in the Amazon S100FS product description.
   
   Since I don't use the Fuji software, I cannot comment.
   
   This "cross over" camera should be judged against other "superzooms", both compact and entry level DSLRs with comparable lenses. Given that the Nikon 18-200 mm (27-300mm 35mm equivalent) f/3.5-5.6 alone is about the same cost as the Fuji S100FS camera, the S100FS should be considered by anyone interested in a very good camera with a superzoom lens that is easy to use and takes really good pictures under a wide variety of conditions. Yes, it can be used on "automatic", but the camera has more capabilities than just "automatic". The manual is pretty good, and the more advanced capabilities can be learned "bit by bit", as needed.
   
   Added 19 June 2008. Like a "compact" digital camera, the S100FS LCD is available full time. DSLR cameras with their mirrors are not available "full time" as a framing tool. The tilting LCD make it even more useful to visualize the image from various angles. While I prefer to use the eyepiece to frame most images (using the eyepiece usually provides a sturdier hand hold), the always active LCD is really useful under some conditions.
   
   Henry, Florida



3. The battery and charger, manual, lense protector, and shade are all part of this camera kit. I called to find out if I needed to buy a battery, and the customer service rep. did not know. As the battery is a $40plus item and not always included, I think it is important to make note of this.



4. Yes, a DSLR gives you more flexibility and perfect pictures even in less than ideal conditions. But if you don't want to haul all those interchangeable lenses around all the time, or you just don't need all the bells and whistles, this is a great replacement. Don't get me wrong - this machine has settings gallore you can fiddle with. But you don't have to. I've done semi-pro shooting for some time in the past, but now with a growing family, seldomly find time to do any serious shoting anymore. What I need is a camera with outstanding picture quality and a big lens to carry to family functions, take pictures of the kids and occasionally shoot a bird, or a flower, or a pretty landscape. This camera does the trick. And don't give too much attention to all those rumors about "purple fringing" - the picture quality is outstanding, and if you really must shoot at very low level light conditions, change back to the DSLR.
   So, to sum it up - great picture quality, settings gallore, big lens. Great camera.



5. This is a great camera for a non DSLR. The features are extensive and the camera can be used either by a novice or advanced amateur with little difference in the final outcome. The zoom is very good and easy to use and you don't have to cart separate lenses, etc. The view finder and display are both available which beats most DSLRs which is a plus for those who like versatility. It can be held above heads and still get a preview of the picture with the tilt screen. As with most cameras with a 400mm zoom, it is relatively heavy, but the results are worth the weight.

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

1. 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.



2. 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.



3. 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.



4. The item comes seal but , did not work, I will retuned it .The shippind was good .
   Very bad deal.



5. It works, but I do have one issue with it. I really don't know if it is my camera, or the card itself, so I don't want to totally blame the card. I just have a problem sometimes when I try to view the photos that took on my camera. I'll put the camera in review mode, and sometimes it tells me "card read error". I have to eject it and put it back in when it happens. Again, it could be my camera's problem, but I don't know. I guess I'll know whenever the time comes that I decide to get a different card. I'll experiment by buying a different brand. FujiFilm is also the brand of my camera.

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

1. We have had a Fuji S5000 for about 4 years, shot over 18,000 pictures with the camera. We shoot pictures of our daughters softball, 5 sequential shots at a time. It really adds up on the picture count, of course we don't save all of those pictures. You always get at least one good one out of five. Wanted to replace the old S5000, internal battery backup had died. When you replace the batteries, had to reset the time, date, etc.
   Did a lot of research for a replacement and settled on the Fuji S8100fd. The two biggest reasons was: 1) Option for 7 Frames per Second or 16 Frames Per Second. 2) 18x Zoom.
   We have been very, very, very pleased with the picture quality and the very high frame rate. It was a great purchase!
   Cons: Cannot screw a filter on the end of the lens, that option has saved the lens on the S5000. We do not like the lens sticking out, ie not protected like the S5000. Will have to be a lot more careful with the S8100fd.
   Would buy it again! Great Fuji product!



2. I am not a photographer, and I have no wish to set this and that and that and that in order to take a picture, nor do I want to trust an auto that produces pics that nobody wants to look at. THIS CAMERA SOLVED THOSE PROBLEMS. I use auto and sometimes the anti-shake and sometimes the fast shot for moving objects, that's it. On 18x full optical, the shots are better than anything I've ever gotten on a digital (and I've had three or four of slightly lower price).
   If you're like me, and simply want a camera that will take the shots you expect without undue preparation and messing around, this is the camera for you.



3. I did a lot of research online before buying this camera. So far, I just love it! I have to take a lot of pictures in low light without a flash and this camera is really coming through for me in those conditions. I highly recommend it!



4. With the 18x zoom lens, you can do almost everything you want. I have taken couple shots with the 18x, very details, but your hand need to be very steady, even with the stablize function on. This is normal however. The only thing which is weak on this machine is the video, you can't zoom during video is taking. The new Nikon P80 can zoom. Many other brand offer the zooming in video taking like the Panasonic, and canon. Other than that, if you are a part time pro, it is more than enough, face recognization, M, P, S priority, you name it, it has it. Saving picture is a little slow. i haven't printed any pic yet, but will soon. Size and wt is pretty much the same compare to the the Nikon P80, Panasonic, Olympus. these are the only 4 brands having 18x zoom camera.



5. I LOVE ALL ASPECTS OF THIS CAMERA ESPECIALLY THE FAST SHUTTER SPEED. HOWEVER, I AM FINDING IT DIFFICULT TO TAKE CLEAR PICTURES AT NIGHT OF SPORT EVENTS LIKE CAR RACES. SEEMS TO BLURR???