Gordon Laing of CameraLabs.com gives an in-depth video review of the Fuji Finepix S8000fd digital camera, one of Fuji’s latest SLR-like super zoom digital cameras.  The S8000fd has 8 megapixels of resolution and 18x optical zoom which is equal to 27mm - 486mm giving plenty of options from wide angle to telephoto.  You can also use its super macro mode to focus as close as 1 cm.  Gordon demonstrates what the lens looks like at various zoom positions.

The camera has built in image stabilization which is demonstrated very well in this review.  The camera is fairly compact and has a pretty big grip so you won’t have to worry about dropping it.  Gordon gives you a tour of the controls of the S8000fd, most of which are on the top of the camera.  The S8000fd takes SD as well as xD memory cards and runs on four AA batteries.

The main drawback of the Fuji Finepix S8000fd is visible image noise across the entire image sensitivity range.  So, if you are the type of person that likes to examine your images close up, you probably won’t want this camera.  But, this is fairly common for almost any non digital SLR and what you will want to do is compare this model to the Panasonic Lumix FX18.  The Fuji Finepix S8000fd currently sells for $316-$399.

Be sure to read Gordon’s full review by following the link below.  Fuji Finepix S8000fd in depth reviews and sample photos:

Camera Labs Fuji Finepix S8000fd review
Photography Blog Fuji Finepix S8000fd review
Trusted Reviews Fuji Finepix S8000fd review

Fuji Finepix S8000fd sample photos on Flickr
Fuji Finepix S8000fd sample photos on PBase