FUJIFILM FinePix S100fs

http://a.img-dpreview.com/reviews/FujifilmS100fs/Images/Fuji_S100fs_3qtr-001.jpg

Headline features

   * 14.3X optical zoom (28-400mm equivalent)
   * 2/3" sensor with 11.1 million effective pixels
   * Eighth generation Super CCD HR sensor
   * 2.5" tiltable LCD screen
   * Film simulation modes (imitate the behavior of Fuji films)
   * Dynamic range expansion mode
   * Exposure, dynamic range and film simulation bracketing

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FUJIFILM FinePix S8100fd

http://www.dphotojournal.com/images/fuji/fuji-finepix-s8100fd.jpg

The Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd is a 10 MegaPixel SLR-like digital camera features Fujinon 18X Zoom (35mm equivalent: 27 - 486mm), Dual IS, ISO 64-6400, One-touch Face Detection Technology with Auto Red Eye Removal, and a 2.5″ LCD Screen. The camera measures 111.3(W)x78.2(H)x79.3(D) mm / 4.4(W)x3.1(H)x3.1(D) in and weighs 405g/14.3oz.

I'm not expecting vast replies on this, but...
Those in photography, what do you think?

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Bring me my monocle. I want to look rich.

But If you really make me choose I'd say that I need to read more about the specs of both.

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I have a Canon similar to that one. I love it to death.

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Affordability people. Affordability.

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How much is it?

The Nikon D4O is about $550 with a lens (You can get it cheaper even! I saw an amazing deal on ebay yesterday!)

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Edit: just realised your topic was about you getting one, sorry. I looked at a few models before that camera a few years ago and i ended up not picking it due to the menu structure. I found the camera too complicated to use.

Whats your price range? Also, try to get your hands on one first so you can see what it's like, its about a lot more than specs and price.

Post edited at 12:23 pm on Aug. 21, 2008 by pleaseremove

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For anything photography i always follow canon then nikon. Theyve been proven and i have great experiences. Take a look at the Nikon D60

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That's the other one I'm looking into.


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Bring me my monocle. I want to look rich.

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Why not just go with a Canon Powershot S5 IS. Bout the same price.

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I don't know why I tend to shy away from Canon.
Bandwagon fear maybe. But I'll check into it.

   *   12x optical zoom lens with Ultrasonic Motor (USM) and UD lens
   * Optical Image Stabilizer
   * 8.0 Megapixel CCD
   * DIGIC III with advanced Noise Reduction technology and Face Detection for stills and movies
   * Red-Eye Correction in playback
   * 2.5" high-resolution vari-angle LCD
   * Long-play VGA movies with stereo sound and Photo in Movie
   * 22 shooting modes including full manual control and 0cm Super Macro
   * High ISO 1600 and Auto ISO Shift
   * Compatible with Wide/Tele/Close-up converter lenses and Canon EX Speedlite flashes

I'd prefer a higher MP, but it's an option. And cheaper than what I'm looking at, even.

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Bring me my monocle. I want to look rich.

You can get a good starter DSLR which will have more room to upgrade for cheaper than this.

Nikon D40 and you can change lenses the future. Nikon is affordable.

Or you can get a Canon Rebel XTI (even better than the D40) for the same price as the Fuji.

Point & Shoot FTL. (For photography that is)

Post edited at 12:25 pm on Aug. 21, 2008 by Narfle the Garthok

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