Fuji Finepix S100fs Black Digital Camera
Fuji - 15781764Release Date: Feb 2008
The FinePix S100FS provides an all-in-one solution for photo enthusiasts and advanced amateur photographers seeking the manual controls and functionality of a Digital SLR, without the hassle and expense of additional lenses and other accessories. The FinePix S100FS is equipped with a 14.3x Fujinon m... Read Morenual zoom lens, Fujifilm's 8th generation Super CCD sensor with 11 megapixels, RP III processor, 2.5-inch tiltable LCD, and ISO capabilities of up to ISO 6400 (at 6 megapixels) and an incredible ISO 10,000 (at 3 megapixels). Photographers will appreciate the ease of use afforded by Dual Image Stabilization which combines optical image and picture stabilization, and Fujifilm's acclaimed Face Detection 2.0 Technology with Automatic Red Eye Removal, while enjoying a wide dynamic range of 100-400 percent, typically exclusive to the highest-end DSLR cameras, and film simulation modes that only Fujifilm can provide. Minimize
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Summary of User Reviews
Number of Reviews: 3Positive Reviews: 67%
Negative Reviews: 33%
Negative Review
Reviewed by: DCresource3 on 18-Apr-08
Strengths: Versatile, moveable LCD screen with live view, good zoom, excellent controls/menus, long life battery (over 500 pics) on the first charge, outstanding in good conditions
Weaknesses: Mediocre performance in low light, modest shutter response time, only fair color accuracy
Summary: Good camera for a point-and-shoot upgrade. Does a good job under most conditions, but is overrated in low light. For the price it's an acceptable buy, but performance is average at best, particularly compared to other models at competetive prices. It's easy to operate and I'm sure Fuji will improve on this handy model.
Positive Review
Reviewed by: graile on 07-Sep-08
Strengths: Fast to turn on, and focus. The control buttons are easy to reach and use. Large adjustable LCD.
Weaknesses: Weight of the camera and length of the lens. The center of gravity is ahead of the camera body.
Summary: The reason I bought this camera is it has a fixed lens with a lot of zoom. Therefore there is no need to change/carry an extra lens. Also there is less chance of dust or dirt getting into the camera. I like to shoot landscapes in many different ways while traveling around the world. If you like to shoot fast action or special subjects requiring special lenses this is probably not the camera for you. I have used other fuji cameras and learning the new features of this one was easier than changing to another brand.
Positive Review
Reviewed by: 16-Dec-08
Strengths: great optical zoom, excellent low light, easy to use, deep feature set for advanced user, all in one
Weaknesses: chromatic aberation in strong highlites, auto white balance sometimes misses the mark, Raw data software
Summary: For someone who wants all the features of a DSLR kit, just as much lens power as a two lens kit, and excellent resolution, at a low cost, without the hassle and risk of changing lenses, this is the one to pick. Read the manual; this camera is capable of everything that you want a camera to do (if YOU are capable). Buy an extra battery. After thousands of images I have nothing but praise for this well made, well priced photographic tool. Learn its limitations then go have fun.