Fuji Finepix S8100FD - S SERIES
Fujifilm UK today announced the launch of the long zoom, SLR-styled FinePix S8100fd
digital camera, which combines user-friendliness with long-zoom versatility and high speed
shooting modes that are rarely found in non-professional models.
Continuing on the success of the FinePix S8000fd, the 10 Megapixel FinePix S8100fd
integrates a Fujinon 18x wide angle optical zoom fixed lens (27mm-486mm equivalent),
and new Zoom Bracketing and Instant Zoom modes give the user more flexibility than ever before.
The sealed, fixed-lens system prevents dust contamination and eliminates the need for
additional zoom or wide angle lenses, making it an easy-to-use, affordable alternative to the complex DSLR system.
The big zoom advantage
The FinePix S8100fd's 18x zoom lens – first seen on the FinePix S8000fd - is ready for every
possible photographic challenge, from landscapes and interiors to wildlife and sports action.
The wide angle is perfect for large group shots and sweeping holiday landscapes;
the long telephoto lens is capable of picking out a single face on a distant stage or playing field,
offering an unparalleled range of creative opportunities without the need for add-on lenses or adapters.
Face Detection Technology
Fujifilm's award-winning Face Detection Technology has enabled a number of advanced features
that will excite both novice and more experienced photographers and make getting perfect portraits
easier than ever. Face Detection operates by identifying and prioritising up to 10 faces in a frame
and then adjusting the focus and exposure accordingly to ensure the sharpness and clarity of
human subjects in the picture, regardless of background. After the shot is captured the new
automatic red-eye removal feature instantly checks each detected face for red-eye and if it's found,
corrects it in the camera automatically, saving the time-consuming process of fixing it in your PC after
the image is downloaded. A new Instant Zoom function captures moving subjects at high zoom settings.
After zooming on a subject, a single button gives an additional 1.4x or 2x digital zoom at the centre
focus region of the frame. Zoom Bracketing performs a similar action using Fujifilm's Face Detection
Technology to lock its zoom action on a subject's face automatically as it enters the shot.
The FinePix S8100fd features Fujifilm's Dual Image Stabilisation combining mechanical sensor shift
stabilisation with Fujifilm's Picture Stabilisation Technology, which uses fast shutter speeds and
ISO levels of up to ISO 6400 (at 5 Megapixels) for total anti-blur protection. As a result the FinePix S8100fd
produces sharp, blur-free photographs even in low light conditions. A Continuous Shooting Mode makes
it easy to shoot moving subjects such as pets, kids and sports. This improved feature allows high-speed
shooting of up to 33 frames at 13.5 frames per second (at 3 megapixels; 6.8 frames per second at 5 megapixels).
With high-speed playback at 10 frames per second you can be sure you've captured all of the action.
Other features found on the FinePix S8100fd include:
• Intelligent Flash: Intelligent Flash detects subtle lighting differences within a scene and then
varies the flash intensity accordingly. It also uses the high sensitivity of the FinePix S8100fdto
enable the camera to use less flash, resulting in an image that displays natural tones without
a washed-out effect. With an automatic pop-up flash, it's always ready when you need it.
• Full manual photographic control: Photo enthusiasts and advanced photographers have total
control with manual adjustment options for various camera settings including resolution, ISO,
aperture, shutter speed, and more.
• Scene modes: A wide range of 13 pre-programmed scene modes provides top-quality photos
in a variety of shooting conditions.
• Super Macro Mode: Full-frame close-ups are easy with this new feature that lets the photographer
to get as close as 1cm (0.4 inch).
• Dual Shot Mode: In this mode, the FinePix S8100fd quickly shoots two images in succession –
one with and one without flash – saving both. This convenient function lets the user perform
an on-the-spot comparison and decide whether the FinePix S8100fd produced the most pleasing
photo with flash, or without.
• Movie Mode: VGA quality 30 frames per second with sound.
• High resolution LCD: The 2.5" Wide View LCD display offers 230,000 pixels of high resolution
with a 60 frames per second refresh rate for smooth viewing.
• Electronic viewfinder (EVF): In addition to framing your shots with the 2.5" high resolution LCD,
the FinePix S8100fd also offers a high resolution electronic viewfinder to eye up the best shot with
an astonishing 60 fps refresh rate for smooth viewing.
• xD/SD/SD-HC compatible slot: A single media slot accepts not only Fujifilm's traditional xD-Picture
Cards but also Secure Digital (SD) and SD-High Capacity (SD-HC) cards too.
• Operates on 4xAA batteries: The ultimate in convenience and accessibility, using AA batteries means
in a pinch, more batteries are just moments away.
"The FinePix S8000fd set the standard for 'big zoom' consumer compacts," said Adrian Clarke, Fujifilm's
Director of Digital Products. "The FinePix S8100fd builds on this successful formula, adding genuinely useful
new features and offering an affordable and uniquely versatile alternative to the bulk and expense of a digital SLR system."
Specifications Fujifilm FinePix S8100FD*
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10.0 million pixels
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CCD Sensor
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1/2.3-inch CCD
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Storage Media
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Internal memory (Approx. 58 MB) / xD-Picture CardTM (16 MB-2GB) / SD memory card / SDHC memory card
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File Format
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Still image: JPEG (Exif Ver 2.2 ). Movie: AVI (Motion JPEG ) with sound. Audio: WAVE format, Monaural sound. (Design rule for Camera File system compliant / DPOF-compatible)
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Number of Recorded Pixels
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Still image: 3,648 x 2,736 / 3,648 x 2,432 (3:2 format) / 2,592 x 1,944 /2,048 x 1,536 / 1,600 x 1,200 / 640 x 480 pixels
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Lens
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Fujinon 18x Optical zoom lens, F2.8 (Wide) – F4.5 (Telephoto)
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Lens Focal Length
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f=4.7mm – 84.2mm, Equivalent to 27 - 486mm on a 35mm camera
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Aperture
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F2.8 – F8.0 (Wide) / F4.5 – F8.0 (Telephoto), max. 10 steps in 1/3 EV increment
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Digital Zoom
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Approx. 5.7x
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Focus Distance
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Normal: Wide angle: Approx. 70cm / 2.3 ft to infinity. Telephoto: Approx. 1.5 m / 4.9 ft to infinity
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Macro: Wide angle: Approx. 10cm / 0.3 ft to 80cm / 2.6ft. Telephoto: Approx. 1.2m / 3.9 ft to 3.2m / 10.5ft
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Super Macro: Approx. 1cm / 0.4 in. to 10cm / 0.3 ft
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Sensitivity
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Auto / Auto (1600) / Auto(800) / Auto(400) / Equivalent to ISO 64 /100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 (Standard Output Sensitivity) *ISO3200 / 6400: 5M pixels or lower (Number of recorded pixels)
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Exposure Control
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TTL 256-zones metering
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Exposure Modes
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Programmed AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual
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Shooting Modes
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Mode dial: Auto, PS (Picture Stabilisation), Natural Light, Natural Light & Flash, Zoom Bracketing, SP, P, A, S, M, Movie
SP: Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night, Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Museum, Party, Flower, Text, Auction
Full manual photographic control
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Image Stabiliser
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CCD-shift type
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Shutter Speed
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1/4 sec. to 1/2000 sec. (AUTO mode)
4 sec. to 1/2000 sec. (All other modes)
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Continuous Shooting
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Top-3: (max 1.1 frames/sec), Long-period: (max.0.5 frames/sec). Top-33: High speed (max 6.8 frames/sec, 5M pixels or lower). Top-33: Ultra High speed (max 13.5 frames/sec, 3M pixels or lower)
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Auto Bracketing
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±1/3 EV, ±2/3 EV, ±1EV
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Focus
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Auto focus (Area, Multi, Centre) / Continuous AF / Manual focus. AF assist illuminator available.
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White Balance
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Automatic scene recognition. Preset (Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light), Custom
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Self-timer
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Approx. 10 sec./2 sec. delay
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Flash
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Auto flash. Effective range: (ISO AUTO (800)): Wide angle: approx. 0.5m / 1.6 ft. to 8.8m / 28.9 ft. Telephoto: approx. 0.5m / 1.6 ft. to 5.6m / 18.4 ft. Macro: approx. 0.3m / 1.0 ft. to 3m / 9.8 ft. Flash mode: 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.
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Electronic Viewfinder
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0.24-inch, approx. 230,000 pixels colour LCD monitor, approx. 97% coverage, 60fps
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LCD Monitor
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2.5-inch, approx. 230,000 pixels, Amorphous Silicon TFT colour LCD monitor (WV type), approx. 97% coverage, 60fps
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Movie Recording
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640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames/sec., 320 x 240 pixels, 30 frames/sec. With monaural sound, with Electronic Image Stabilisation. Zoom function cannot be used during movie recording.
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Photography Functions
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Zoom bracketing, Instant Zoom, Face Detection (with red-eye removal), High speed shooting, Best framing, Post shot assist windows, Frame No. memory, Histograms
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Playback Functions
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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)
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Video Output
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NTSC / PAL selectable
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Digital Input/Output
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USB
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Power Supply
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4xAA type alkaline batteries (included) / 4xAA type Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (optional) or AC power adapter AC-5VX (optional)
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Dimensions
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111.3 (W) x 78.2 (H) x 79.3 (D) mm / 4.3 (W) x 3.1 (H) x 3.1 (D) in. (excluding accessories and attachments)
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Weight
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Approx. 405g / 14.3 oz. (excluding accessories, batteries and memory card)
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Accessories Included
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4x AA type Alkaline batteries, Shoulder strap, Lens cap, Lens cap cord, USB cable, A/V cable, CD-ROM: FinePix Viewer, Owner's manual
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Optional Accessories
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xD-Picture Card™; 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, AC Power dapter AC-5VX, PC Card adapter DPC-AD, CompactFlash™, Card adapter DPC-CF
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