FujiFilm's pair of 8 megapixelers: the Z100fd and S8000fd with 18x zoom

In the continuing onslaught of FinePix cameras this morning, FujiFilm also announced a pair of 8 megapixel (1/2.5-inch CCD) shooters: the S8000fd and Z100fd (pictured). The fixed lens S8000fd features a Fujinon 18x optical zoom lens and a high-speed, mechanical CCD-shift stabilization, electric viewfinder or 2.5-inch LCD, VGA video at 30fps, and a continuous shot mode capable of 15 shots per second at a 2 megapixel resolution. The Z100fd is pretty much the Z10fd for grown-ups. It brings a 5x optical zoom, IrSimple infrared, and the CCD-shift mechanical image stabilization found in its bulkier cuz. The S8000fd is scheduled to hit The States in September for $400 while the Z100fd will hit Asia around the same time frame for ¥40,000 or about $332.

Gallery: FujiFilm's pair of 8 megapixelers: The Z100fd and S8000fd with 18x zoom

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[Via Impress]

Read -- S8000fd
Read -- Z100fd

[Totalfixation @ Jul 26th 2007 4:40AM]

Awwww, at first i was like damn 18x zoom with that type of design(Z100fd). I'm so going to buy it, but again awww, realized it was only 5x.

[Spud @ Jul 26th 2007 5:33AM]

Mixed up those model numbers a bit there. the s8k isnt fixed lense tis 'slr style' with 18x optical zewm and the z100 thinger isnt the grown up one, but more the quick pic type flat gimic thing with a lil 5x optical zewm.

[trancer @ Jul 26th 2007 5:50AM]

hot. i read the specs and they filled my heart with joy. i currently have the casio ex-s600 and i think this will be a great replacement.

[Dan @ Jul 26th 2007 9:03AM]

I've never owned or saw a Fuji camera I didn't like. From their $99 budget cameras all the way up to the high end F31fd, everything they make is noticeable built with quality, and perform well. I'm looking for a small compact, and the Z100 or F50 will probably end up in my pocket this year.

[Jason @ Jul 26th 2007 11:22AM]

Please stop stating the megapixels in the headlines. It only feeds the beast.

[Wwhat @ Jul 26th 2007 3:41PM]

"to hit The States in September for $400"
So with the special euro premium that would be what? €650? (unless the EU commission can find an excuse to tax it some more "oh it has an USB connection, that's 40% extra tax")