Fujifilm Finepix S2000HD Review

The Fujifilm Finepix S2000HD is a compact and lightweight 10 megapixel digital camera with an incredible 15x optical zoom lens and HD movie recording and output. This camerafeatures full compatibility with high definition television (HDTV) systems for both stills and movies.

Fujifilm Finepix S2000HD has always been a prolific purveyor of super-zoom or “bridge” cameras.

You can trace the lineage of this new FinePix S2000HD all the way back to the FinePix 4900 Zoom, launched in the summer of 2000. However camera design has come a long way in eight years. The 4900 Zoom was a 2.4 megapixel camera with a 6x zoom lens. This camera is a 10.0 megapixel camera with a 15x zoom lens, sensor-shift image stabilisation and HD video recording. Prices have changed somewhat too. When it was launched the 4900 Zoom would have cost you about £700, but today you can buy it for just over £170.

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TechReview reviews writes;

“we found the 2.7-inch screen great for focusing and framing the image – and there’s also a regular viewfinder. The results from our test images were sharp and crisp and colour balance was bright. It also comes with a built-in flash.”
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DevHardware reviews writes;

“Fujifilm FinePix S200HD digital camera is one of the most impressive digital cameras I’ve come across. It contains everything that a beginner or intermediate photographer is looking for, as it’s cheap and highly functional. “
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LetsGoDigital reviews the writes;

“it is an interesting camera, even more so if we take into consideration the enhanced HD functionality, yet, from a photography perspective, it is clear that the camera cannot keep up with the competition… “
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ComputerActive reviews writes;

“Pictures were a little soft and benefited from sharpening on the computer, while strong sunlight had a bleaching effect on exposures. Still, noise was well controlled up to ISO800 and just about usable at ISO1600.. Verdict: Good value camera if you want a large zoom but not brick-like weight”
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GoodGearGuide reviews writes;

“2000HD offers plenty of versatility in a bulky, albeit relatively easy-to-carry chassis. Give it a go if you want something that will let you take shots in almost any situation, but don’t expect spectacular image quality from it.”
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Tom’sGuide reviews writes;

“The camera is fairly fast in its response to the shutter release and there is little to no annoying shutter lag, other than in lower-light conditions. The S2000HD does do what it says it can do, and the images are of average to good quality.”
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Pocket-Lint reviews the writes;

“Between ISO 100 and 400 noise is well controlled, over ISO 800 things become more worrisome…”
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TrustedReviews reviews writes;

“Overall it offers a lot of camera for the money, and is one of the most versatile super-zoom models on the market… “
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Cameras.uk reviews writes;

“The colours are too strong for my own personal taste and the camera also appears to have a problem with the balance of the colours…. although the HD movie mode may prove to be an attraction to many people. “
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PhotographyBlog reviews the Fujifilm S2000HD and writes;

“It’s fun to use, delivers the results and even if, in the final analysis, they’re neither as sharp or as evenly exposed as some of the competition, overall they’re perfectly acceptable given the build and asking price.”
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ePhotozine reviews writes;

“I’m disappointed in the noise results and the red-eye from the flash. The latter is something which people shouldn’t have to worry about these days yet here it is. I think it’s a standard camera and the only reason I think you may wish to buy it is for the HD quality video, if you’re going to use it.”
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Features:

• HDTV stills and movie capture and HD output: Capture high-resolution images and movies in 16:9 format – perfect for viewing on High Definition screens. The HD-S2 Accessory Kit (optional) contains the output cable and the remote controller, necessary for viewing High Definition movies and stills from the comfort of your living room.

• 10 megapixel CCD sensor and RP Processor: High resolution capture and Fujifilm’s unrivalled image processing for richly-detailed, vibrant results, natural colours and picture-perfect skin tones.

• 15x optical zoom with 27.6mm true wide-angle: High performance and compact Fujinon zoom lens covering an incredibly versatile 27.6-414mm range (equivalent on a 35mm camera).

• High resolution LCD and Electronic Viewfinder: Users can choose to frame shots using the high quality electronic viewfinder or the large, bright 2.7-inch LCD screen. Both offer high resolution and fast frame rate with 60 fps.

• Dual Image Stabilisation: Combine mechanical image stabilisation with high ISO 1600 (up to ISO 6400 at 5MP) to give perfect blur-free images

• Dual Shot Mode: In this selectable mode, this camera quickly shoots two images in rapid succession – one with the flash and one without – and saves both. This convenient function lets users perform a comparison at their convenience and select the most pleasing image.

• High speed continuous shooting: Capture the action with continuous shooting of up to 13.5 frames per second at Max 33 frames (3 mega pixel mode).

• Photographic control: Programmed AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual mode with extensive metering and focus options for the more advanced user.

• Micro Thumbnail: A playback feature that allows for viewing an index-style image on the LCD. The FinePix S2000HD will show up to 100 images in micro form, then the control buttons are used to select specific images.

• 13 Pre-programmed scene modes: The FinePix S2000HD features 13 pre-programmed scene modes that offer a one-touch setting for almost any situation, including: Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night, Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Museum, Party, Flower, Text, Auction.

• Selectable playback: The FinePix S2000HD features playback mode which will make searching of specific files much easier by sorting images according to how they were shot (still, continuous, and movie).

• SD/SD-HC slot: The FinePix S2000HD features SD slot which accepts SD and SD-HC cards.

• Operates on 4xAA batteries: The ultimate in convenience and accessibility

SPECIFICATIONS: Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd