Suhit Gupta
07-18-2008, 07:00 PM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews_fujifilm_finepix_s100fs.php' target='_blank'>http://www.photographyblog.com/revi...epix_s100fs.php</a><br /><br /></div><p><em>"Fujifilm are calling the new FinePix S100FS "its most advanced DSLR-styled camera to date", and a glance at the headline specs quickly reveals why. The S100FS offers a 14.3x 28-400mm manual zoom lens, optical image stabilisation, 11 megapixel 2/3” Super CCD sensor, 2.5-inch tiltable LCD screen, electronic viewfinder, ISO 100-10,000, 3fps continuous shooting, wide dynamic range of 100-400%, and a range of Film Simulation modes. Phew! With no entry- or mid-range DSLRs in their product range, Fujifilm have developed the S100FS from the ground-up to challenge the likes of the Canon EOS 450D, Nikon D60 and Olympus E-420 DSLR models. And it certainly has a similar price-tag - the official £529 / $800 is a lot of money for a compact camera. Gavin Stoker discovered if the Fujifilm FinePix S100FS is a viable alternative to a true DSLR."</em></p><p><img src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/600/dht/auto/1216379455.usr14.jpg" border="0" width="150" height="146" /></p><p>This camera really does look like it could be a vialbe DSLR stand-in. There are some downsides - slightly slow performance, poor battery life and a high price point to name three. So given these negatives, which are normally deal breakers for most people, the fact that the camera still got a 4.5 score out of 5 got me intrigued. I have not played with this camera yet (might have to go down to Adorama or B&H this weekend to see it) but it seems to have excellent usabillity, image quality and supports most features that someone who would want an entry-level DSLR.</p>