The Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Digital Camera combines user-friendliness with long-zoom versatility and high speed shooting modes that are rarely found in non-professional camera models. The 10 Megapixel FinePix S8100fd integrates a Fujinon 18x wide angle optical zoom lens with wide-angle capability (27 - 486mm equivalent), for an incredible range of image framing capability - everything from true wide angle for shooting architecture and group shots to extreme telephoto for wildlife or sports photography applications.
The sealed, built-on lens system prevents the dust contamination problems experienced with high-end interchangeable lens DSLR cameras. The S8100fd also includes an Instant Zoom function to help capture moving subjects at high zoom settings. After zooming on a subject, a single button gives an additional 1.4x or 2x digital zoom at the centre focus region of the frame, and the Zoom Bracketing feature captures 3 shots automatically at standard zoom, 1.4x and 2.0x digital zoom.
The camera is also designed to help you get the best shots under difficult shooting conditions. Fujifilm's Dual Image Stabilization combines mechanical sensor shift stabilization with Fujifilm's Picture Stabilization Technology that uses fast shutter speeds and High ISO levels to provide total anti-blur protection, and ensures that your images will be sharp, and free of motion blur - even when shooting in low light conditions.
Fujifilm's award-winning Face Detection Technology operates by identifying and prioritizing up to 10 faces in a frame and then adjusting the focus and exposure accordingly to ensure the sharpness and clarity of human subjects in the picture, regardless of background. After the shot is captured the automatic red-eye removal feature instantly checks each detected face for red-eye and if it's found, corrects it in the camera automatically, saving the time-consuming process of fixing it in your PC after the image is downloaded. Furthermore, the Continuous Shooting mode makes it easy to shoot moving subjects such as pets, kids and sports by providing high-speed shooting of up to 33 frames at 13.5 frames per second (at 3 megapixels) or 6.8 frames per second (at 5 megapixels).
The FinePix S8100fd camera provides versatility when it comes to framing and viewing your pictures. The high resolution 2.5" Wide View LCD display with a 60 frames per second refresh rate, provides for smooth viewing. The Electronic viewfinder (EVF) saves power and allows for easier framing of your images when shooting under very bright daylight conditions.
The High-Speed Preview function allows you to immediately view the entire content of your memory card - playing back your captured images at a speed of 10 fps making it easy to retrieve the image you want. Thanks to the high-resolution of the LCD, users can display, and clearly view up to 100 thumbnail images simultaneously in a 10 x 10 array, so you can quickly find and select specific photos to view or print.
Other helpful features found in the FinePix S8000fd include the i-Flash Intelligent Flash System resulting in an image that displays pleasing, natural tones without a "washed-out" effect; Full Manual Photographic Control for total control of the camera settings; a Movie Mode that capture VGA quality clips at 30 fps with sound; High-Speed Continuous Shooting with the ability to capture up to 15 frames per second (at 2 MP resolution); compatiblity with xD-Picture, SD and SDHC type memory cards; and it even uses common AA-Type batteries for the ultimate in convenience and accessibility.
