Fujifilm Finepix F100fd 12MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle Dual Image Stabilized Optical Zoom
Fujifilm Finepix F100fd 12MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle Dual Image Stabilized Optical Zoom
Fuji : 15820728
I take pictures primarily to remember and share events. I like to enjoy the moment more than shooting for the sake of shooting. But I like great IQ too, so I want a small camera to fit in my pocket that takes great pictures when I need it in a variety of situations.
All P&S cameras have their shortfalls but the f100fd fits my needs better than anything I have found. The key is to work around the shortfalls. If you want a camera that you don’t have to think about to get great image quality the f100fd does okay but generally picks higher ISO than is needed. The result is loss of detail. I use the manual mode and ISO 200 for most situations.
I like to shoot at EV -2/3 because the default settings have a tendency to clip highlights. I don’t mind post processing to adjust that later. I might lose some shadow detail but I prefer that to clipped highlights.
For low light indoors I use Auto 400, Auto 800 in a pinch. The 800 is okay for small prints but these days I mostly view images on a computer or make DVDs for TV. For that you need lower ISO and high resolution, especially if you want to do some cropping. If the subjects aren’t moving I like to use ISO 200 and the 2 second timer to steady the shot. I always use the image stabilization which is not optical but helps some.
PROs:
12MP resolution with larger than average sensor
Excellent detail at 100-200 ISO
Good P&S low light performance at 400 ISO
Solid build quality
Fast operation
Useful 28-140mm equivalent zoom range
Fits my pocket
Wish list:
Longer battery life (buy some spares)
More manual control (F30 had Aperture and Shutter Priority)
Easier to reach EV adjustment
HD video
FUJI 15820728 12.1 MEGAPIXEL FINEPIX F100FD DIGITAL CAMERA12.1 MEGAPIXEL SUPER CCD;5X OPTICAL ZOOM (28-140MM);2.7″ LCD WITH 230K PIXEL RESOLUTION ;DUAL-IMAGE STABILIZATION;FACE DETECTION TECHNOLOGY WTIH AUTOMATIC RED-EYE CORRECTION;HIGH SENSITIVITY ISO3200 AT FULL RESOLUTION; MANUAL CONTROLS FOR ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHIC NEEDS; NEW FILM SIMULATION MODES & WIDE DYNAMIC RANGE ;XD-PICTURE CARD, SECURE DIGITAL & SECURE DIGITAL-HC MEDIA CAPABLE;NP-50 LI-ION BATTERY INCLUDED
Customer Reviews
Died in 6 months – Margaret L. Fenney – Huntington, WV
I bought this camera, got an excellent case for it and took excellent care of it. Used it very little. Have had it six months and it is dead. I hate that.
No compare – J. Michel – Oakland, CA USA
Good luck with Fuji on their customer service. I guess I am spoiled by the F31FD I had as far as product goes. I bought the F100FD and it is truly as piece of crap. It has been for repairs twice already and still takes pictures that are too dark. It is weird as well because they first show up on the lcd the way you would want them to and then they darken in the next second and thats the pic you get. Next the lens would not retract.
I wonder if their is a lemon law for camera’s. Anyway, as much as I loved my F31 and my scansnap (other than the software), I will be much more prudent about buying anymore of their products in the future.
As in not buying unless spectacular in the public opinion. Same goes for HP as well.
I wish company’s would stop these pixel wars and give us a camera like the F31 again.
Love everything but the purple banding – Glory Mooberry – Baton Rouge, LA
Haven’t explored all of the attributes yet, but am fairly pleased with the ones I’ve used. I love it’s ability to take photos in low light! I’ve run into purple banding a few times and missed a few shots (but had my Nikon P90 to cover the situation).
It’s heavy for a small camera – I actually think the P90 is lighter. But it takes very good pics and will go in really close.
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Jul 30, 2010 16:45:09
sellman