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Fujifilm Finepix S8000

  • 21-08-2008 11:09am
    #1
    merc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23 ✭


    Hi
    I am interested in getting in photography and was thinking about buying this Fuji S8000 as a starting poin.

    Currys are currently selling it for €199.00
    Just wondering if anyone could give me som info as to weither or not its a good choice?


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  • #2
    Borderfox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,263 ✭✭✭✭Borderfox


    Heres a review on it, doesnt look too bad and bridge cameras are a good compromise when you are starting.

    http://www.dpreview.com/news/0707/07072605fujifilms8000fd.asp


  • #3
    jenfiction
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29 ✭jenfiction


    I used a similar camera (the S5800) before I got my SLR and it was brilliant. The 10 X optical zoom is really great and compact too. You do have some creative freedom as well because you can adjust shutter speed. The flash is a bit to bright sometimes, that'd be my only complaint but you can use a flash diffuser if that annoys you. It really is a great little starter camera.

    I believe the S8000 is much more advanced with a 18 X optical zoom. Sounds like a great buy :)


  • #4
    Freddie59
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,679 ✭✭✭Freddie59


    jenfiction wrote: »
    I used a similar camera (the S5800) before I got my SLR and it was brilliant. The 10 X optical zoom is really great and compact too. You do have some creative freedom as well because you can adjust shutter speed. The flash is a bit to bright sometimes, that'd be my only complaint but you can use a flash diffuser if that annoys you. It really is a great little starter camera.

    I believe the S8000 is much more advanced with a 18 X optical zoom. Sounds like a great buy :)


    +1 to that. I had the older s5000. Never let me down. And would leave the Eos 450D which I have now standing when shooting indoors. Here's a few shots taken with the s5000:

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  • #5
    Dragan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,497 ✭✭✭✭Dragan


    It's the camera i am using at the moment and i have nothing but good things to say about it.

    Sure, an adaptable flash would be nice but that is the only issue i would have with it.


  • #6
    Freddie59
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,679 ✭✭✭Freddie59


    Dragan wrote: »
    It's the camera i am using at the moment and i have nothing but good things to say about it.

    Sure, an adaptable flash would be nice but that is the only issue i would have with it.

    I've just been comparing the s5000 and the 450D (both in auto mode) indoors. No comparison. the s5000 is streets ahead. Only way the 450D catches up is when you use a Speedlite flash.


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  • #7
    Psychedelic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,126 ✭✭✭Psychedelic


    merc wrote: »
    Hi
    I am interested in getting in photography and was thinking about buying this Fuji S8000 as a starting poin.

    Currys are currently selling it for €199.00
    Just wondering if anyone could give me som info as to weither or not its a good choice?

    the S8000 is only €176 on dabs.ie - http://www.dabs.ie/productview.aspx?quicklinx=4QCK&CategorySelectedId=11033&InMerch=1

    more info about the camera here: http://digital.fujifilm.ie/cameras/d-slr-long-zoom/finepix-s8000


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