Fujifilm FinePix S8000fd Digital Camera - Black (8MP, 18x Optical Zoom)

Joining Fujifilm's ever-popular 'big zoom' range is the FinePix S8000fd; the latest flagship model of particular interest to the enthusiast photographer. Like its predecessors the new camera features a stylish lightweight, compact yet sturdy body, but with a significantly boosted feature set, including a hugely versatile 18x optical zoom, CCD-shift image stabilisation, 8 megapixel resolution and Fujifilm's ultra-fast Face Detection technology.

With its versatile high-quality Fujinon zoom lens the FinePixS8000fd is ready for any shooting scenario. Covering a full range of focal lengths from 27mm wide-angle to 486mm telephoto the single built-in lens eliminates the need for time-consuming lens changing.

Super sharp results
Photographs taken at very long telephoto settings – especially with a hand-held camera – present a real challenge and can often produce unsatisfactory results. The most common causes for lost shots are camera shake (which is magnified at longer focal lengths) and focus errors caused by the narrow depth of field. It can also be difficult to keep the camera steady enough to ensure the desired subject is in the centre of the frame when the shutter is pressed.
The FinePix S8000fd uses a combination of advanced technologies to ensure perfect results even at the longest telephoto settings - no matter how challenging the shooting conditions.

Fujifilm FinePix S8000fd Digital Camera - Black (8MP, 18x Optical Zoom)

Compact light weight
Despite it’s high-power 18x zoom lens, the FinePix S8000fd is designed to be compact and easy to carry. An ergonomic grip and rubber finger pad make it easy to hold the camera steady and operate with one hand, giving you the flexibility to point and shoot smoothly and effortlessly.

High resolution LCD screen
The bright LCD screen boasts a 230,000 pixel resolution, which has a reinforced glass coating for scratch-free durability. The Anti-glare coating on the surface also makes it easier to see the LCD screen in bright light so id ideal for outdoor shooting an viewing situation.
In addition the FinePix S8000 gives you the option of framing the shots through a bright, clear 230,000-pixel viewfinder. This camera offers a refresh rate of 60 frames per second; images in the viewfinder appear smooth and natural

Flexible xD/SD compatibility
The FinePix S8000fd features an xD/SD compatible slot, allowing the use of either xD Picture Card, SD or SDHC media to store and transfer your photos.
This will give you the flexibility to buy the card you want, use cards from previous cameras, or choose the media that fits with your other desktop devices like laptops, PDAs or card readers.

Internal memory
The FinePix S8000fd makes it possible for you to get that picture even if your memory card is full. The 58MB of internal memory built into this compact ensures that you will never have to miss that special shot.
Think of it as your internal insurance policy for photo opportunities. With that said, the main storage for images on the S8000fd should be an additional xD card, which will allow you to accommodate almost as many images as you like

One set of batteries –up to 400 shots
Advanced power management technology allows the FinePix S8000fd to shoot up to 400 pictures on a single set of four (optional) Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (200 shots using non-rechargeable Alkalines).

Fujifilm FinePix S8000fd Digital Camera - Black (8MP, 18x Optical Zoom)

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