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Fujifilm Finepix S8100fd Review

Author Jamie Harrison
Published 14th May 2008
Manufacturer Fujifilm
Price £195.65 (Exc VAT)
as reviewed £225.00 (Inc VAT)
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Features Score 9 for Features
Image Quality Score 6 for Image Quality
Value Score 6 for Value
Overall Score 6 for Overall
Fujifilm Finepix S8100fd
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Here are some general test shots to help evaluate the camera's overall image quality, including the zoom range of the lens. Some pictures may be clicked to download the full size original image.





These two images show how the detail in normal JPEG mode deteriorates, with poor detail and tonal retention.





This is a crop from the above image.





The lens shows severe barrel distortion at the wide end.




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Exposure is consistent and given the right circumstances the camera is capable of pleasant shots.




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Another example of decent exposure, despite a bright and contrasty subject.



 

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Comment Doug Sinnott said on 30th April 2009

The Fuji S7000 is a great camera!
I have recently sold mine,and bought a Fuji s9500 off Ebay,and have been disappointed with the work required to(a)sharpen up the images,and... more

Comment Joy said on 8th May 2009

I purchased this camera last Sept as I was going back to Nepal and wanted to get some better close up shots and didn't want an SLR. I am pleased with the main shots although n... more

Comment Doug Sinnott said on 17th May 2009

Re my previous comment,the Fuji S9600 seems to have rectified the problems I encountered with my S9500,so should be a good buy,(look on Ebay),Trusted Reviews gave it an excellent ... more

Comment Doug Sinnott said on 27th May 2009

Further to my other comments,I recently bought a Panasonic FZ28,which seemed an improvement on my previous FZ18,but although great in many ways,the viewfinder is half the size of t... more

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