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The Fujifilm FinePix S8000fd has one of the largest zooms on a fixed-lens camera in the industry; the Fujinon 18x Optical Zoom provides unprecedented flexibility in a compact SLR body style camera. With a 27mm-486mm equivalent, the need for additional zoom or wide angle lenses is gone - this extraordinary lens is all you need. The FinePix S8000fd gives you the best of both worlds where image stabilization is concerned. With industry standard mechanical image stabilization, the photographers hand is steadied for a clearer blur free shot. Add to that the addition of Fujifilm's Picture Stabilization Technology, and increase clarity and sharpness is achieved, even in low light conditions or when shooting moving subjects. The combination of the two is the ultimate in stabilization technology.
The new S8000fd Finepix digital still camera features Face Detection technology by Fujifilm to significantly improve your picture taking by identifying human subjects' faces in the frame (up to 10 faces) and in real time, determining the optimal focus and exposure settings for the absolute best results possible in any shooting conditions. Behind Fujifilm's Face Detection technology is a newly developed LSI chip combined with patented software that allows the FinePix S8000fd digital still camera to reach a level of performance in digital photography never before possible. And the sophisticated, intelligent software algorithms detect red-eye and correct it in-camera. More than just red-eye reduction...this is red-eye elimination, after the image has been captured, to assure every picture looks its best. Like the feel of a big SLR but don't like the weight, changing lenses, or the price tag, then the S8000fd is for you. This camera offers much of the advanced functionality of bulky D-SLR cameras with none of the hassle or expense. The 18x wide angle Optical Zoom is all the lenses you need in one. Since it's fixed, there's no possibility of dust contamination.
The Finepix S8000fd features an xD/SD/SD-HC compatible slot, allowing the use of either xD Picture Card or SD media to store and transfer your photos. This convenient and flexible capability assures compatibility with a wider variety of applications than ever before, and allows users to choose the media technology that is right for them. The ultimate in convenience and accessibility, using AA batteries means in a pinch, more batteries are just moments away at any Drug Store, Convenience Store, or dozens of other retailers near by. Additionally, rechargeable AA batteries may also be used to extend the life and performance of the camera without purchasing disposable batteries over and over. It's truly the best of both worlds.
Features
18x Optical Zoom: With its versatile high-quality Fujinon zoom lens, the FinePix S8000fd is ready for any shooting scenario
8 Megapixels: 8-megapixel resolution produces sharp, clear photos that can be enlarged and printed with all their detail and vivid color intact.
27mm Wide Angle: At the wide end of its focal range, the FinePix S8000fd gives you a full 27mm wide-angle perspective
Face Detection: Innovative Face Detection instantly identifies faces in the scene and automatically adjusts focus and exposure to ensure beautiful people pictures
Red-Eye Removal: The FinePix S8000fd features a red-eye removal function that automatically detects and corrects unsightly red-eye reflections that often spoil flash photos of people.
High Sensitivity + CCD Shift Image Stabilization: A CCD shift image stabilization mechanism operates in tandem with high sensitivity to minimize blurring causes by camera shake or subject movement
ISO6400: With a maximum sensitivity of ISO6400, the FinePix F8000fd can take attractive photos even in limited light, without flash
Intelligent Flash: Intelligent Flash calculates subject position, camera distance and brightness of the scene, and automatically adjusts sensitivity and flash output to give you attractive, accurately exposed flash photos with clear background detail.
Natural Light & with Flash: In situations when you're not sure whether the flash is needed, this handy mode takes the same photo with and without flash with a single press of the shutter.
18x Optical Zoom in a Compact Body with Ergonomic Grip: An ergonomic grip and rubber finger pad make it easy to hold the camera steady and operate the controls with one hand, giving you the flexibility to point and shoot smoothly and effortlessly
Smooth 60 fps Electronic Viewfinder: In addition to the 2.5-inch LCD, the FinePix S8000fd gives you the option of framing your shots through a bright, clear 230,000-pixel electronic viewfinder (EVF). With a refresh rate of 60 frames per second, images in the viewfinder appear smooth and natural.
2.5" LCD with Wide View Film: The bright 2.5-inch LCD boasts 230,000 pixels of resolution. Coated with Wide View film, the screen offers an expanded viewing angle that facilitates creative composition and comes in handy for viewing and sharing your pictures.
Auto Mode: This is the easiest mode for taking pictures. Use this mode for ordinary photography
SP1/SP2 Scene Position: Use to select the ideal setting from Scene position menu for the shot.
Program Auto Mode: This is an automatic mode to specify the settings except for the shutter speed and aperture setting.
Aperture Priority Auto Mode: You set the aperture and the camera automatically controls the shutter speed.
Shutter Priority Auto Mode: You choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimum exposure.
Manual Mode: This mode provides more detailed settings that are impossible to set in Auto mode
Movie Mode: Use this mode to record movies with sound
Specifications
Model FinePix S8000fd
Number of effective pixels 8.0 million pixels
CCD Sensor 1/2.35-inch CCD
Storage media Internal memory (Approx. 58MB)
xD-Picture Card (16MB - 2GB)
SD memory card
SDHC memory card
Still Image File Format JPEG (Exif Ver. 2.2)
Movie File Format AVI (Motion JPEG) with sound
Audio File Format WAVE format, Monaural sound
Number of recorded pixels Still image
Still image: 3,264x2,448 / 3,264x2,176 (3:2 format) / 2,304x1,728 / 1,600x1,200 / 640x480 pixels
Lens Fujinon 18x Optical zoom lens, F2.8 - F4.5
Lens focal length f=4.7mm - 84.2 mm, Equivalent to 27 - 486mm on a 35mm camera
Digital zoom Approx. 5.1x
Aperture F2.8- F8.0, 10 steps in 1/3 EV increment
Normal Focus distance Wide Angle: Approx. 70cm/2.3ft. to infinity
Telephoto: approx. 1.5m/4.9ft to infinity
Macro Focus distance Wide Angle: Approx. 10cm/0.3 ft. to 80cm/2.6ft.
Wide Angle: approx. 10cm/0.3ft to 80cm/2.6ft
Telephoto Angle: 1.2m/3.9ft to 3.2m/10.5ft
Super Macro
Approx. 1cm/0.4in. to 1m/3.3ft
Super Macro Focus distance Approx. 1cm/0.4in. to 1m/3.3ft
Sensitivity AUTO / AUTO (ISO1600) / AUTO (ISO800) / AUTO (ISO400) / Equivalent to ISO64 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 (Standard Output Sensitivity)
ISO3200 / 6400: 4M pixels or lower (Number of recorded pixels)
Exposure Control TTL 256-zones metering
Exposure Mode Programmed AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual
Image Stabilizer CCD-shift type
Mode Dial Shooting Modes Auto, PS (Picture Stabilization), Natural Light, Natural Light & with Flash, SP1, SP2, P, A, S, M, Movie
SP1/SP2 Shooting Modes Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night, Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Museum, Party, Flower, Text, Auction
Shutter speed 4sec. to 1/2000 sec. (depends on Shooting mode)
Continuous Shooting Speed Top-3 (max 1.3 frames/sec)
Long-period (max 0.5 frames/sec)
Top-15, High speed (max 7 frames/sec, 4M pixels or lower)
Top-15, Ultra High speed (max 15 frames/sec, 2M pixels or lower
Auto Bracketing ±1/3EV, ±2/3EV, ±1EV
Focus Modes Auto focus (Area, Multi, Center) / Continuous AF/ Manual focus AF assist illuminator available
White balance Automatic scene recognition, Preset (Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light), Custom
Self-timer Approx. 10sec. / 2sec. Delay
Effective Flash Range: (ISO AUTO) Wide Angle: approx. 0.5m - 8.8m / 1.6ft - 28.9ft
Telephoto: approx. 0.5m - 5.6m / 1.6ft - 18.4ft
Macro: approx. 0.3m - 3m / 1.0ft - 9.8ft
Flash Modes Red-eye removal OFF: Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash,
Slow Synchro. Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro.
LCD monitor 2.5-inch, approx. 230,000 pixels, low-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD monitor (WV type), approx. 97% coverage, 60fps
Movie recording 640x480 pixels, 30 frames/sec.
320x240 pixels, 30 frames/sec.
With monaural sound, With Electronic Image Stabilization
Zoom function cannot be used during movie recording
Photography functions Face Detection (with red-eye removal), High speed shooting, Best framing, Post shot assist windows, Frame No. memory, Automatic playback, Histograms
Playback functions Face Detection, Slide show, Scrap book view slide show, Trimming, Single frame, Multi-frame playback (with Micro Thumbnail), Sorting by date, Image rotate, Voice Memo, Histograms (Highlight warning)
Video output NTSC / PAL selectable
Digital input / output USB Full-speed
Power Supply 4 x AA type alkaline batteries (included) / 4 x AA type Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (optional) or AC power adapter AC-5VX (optional)
Dimensions 111.3 (W)x78.2 (H)x79.3 (D) mm / 4.4 (W)x3.1 (H)x3.1 (D) in. (excluding accessories and attachments)
Weight Approx. 410g/14.5oz. (excluding accessories, batteries and memory card)