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Review summary: With the release of the FinePix S8000fd, Fujifilm brings to market a smart-looking digicam with an 8-megapixel imager, one of the longest zoom lenses in the market plus a compact, and relatively light, camera body. The cheapest of three similarly ...

Verdict: Although the test camera's LCD monitor was as dull and flat-looking as the monitor on the FinePix Z10fd, pictures taken with the test camera were very punchy on the Standard colour setting and somewhat over-saturated with the Chrome setting. Contrast ...

Review summary: The Fujifilm Finepix S8000fd is an 8 megapixel digital camera with an 18x optical zoom lens. This super zoom camera offers an equivalent focal range of 27 to 486mm with dual image stabilization (mechanical and ISO/shutter speed controlled ...

Verdict: This super zoom camera offers an equivalent focal range of 27 to 486mm with dual image stabilization (mechanical and ISO/shutter speed controlled stabilization)

Review summary: Just two days after Panasonic unveiled the FZ18, Fujifilm unveiled an electronic viewfinder-based digicam that couples eight megapixels of resolution with an 18x optical zoom lens. The Fujifilm FinePix S8000fd has body styling reminiscent of a single ...

Pros: Powerful 18x optical zoom with 5.1x digital zoom ; Optical image stabilization with digital image stabilization, too ; 8.0 megapixel sensor ; Fast Fujifilm face detection technology also sets exposure and flash ; High resolution 2.5-inch LCD ; Sharp, ...

Cons: High distortion and chromatic aberration (Somewhat typical of the long-zoom class, but still higher than average) ; Corners are soft at telephoto ; Noisy above ISO 400, blurred by heavy noise reduction ; No RAW mode ; A little too much chrome and ...

Verdict: Other features of the Fujifilm S8000fd include a 2.5-inch LCD display with 230,000 pixel resolution, ISO sensitivity to 1,600 (or 6,400 at reduced resolution), a range of creativity-friendly options including both aperture- and shutter-priority, plus ...

Review summary: Shoot the Moon -- Literally

Pros: Long-zoom range suited for both distance and indoors. Comfortable, compact body. Stabilizer compensates for hand movement. Includes manual exposure controls. Saves to SD in addition to xD. Single images captured almost instantly with button press

Cons: Images lack sharp details. Auto-white-balance colors often tinted or bland. Slow performance leads to long waits between shots

Verdict: The Fujifilm FinePix S8000fd may be an enhanced digital camera with a megazoom onboard, but the competition is strong and cannot be ignored. And that's the problem. Working with the Fujifilm S8000fd camera is pleasant in itself, although I cannot get ...