Reviews of the Fujifilm S6000fd Digital Camera

The 6.3-megapixel Finepix S6000fd is an advanced SLR-style digital camera with cutting-edge features designed for enthusiasts who want to take their digital photo experience to new levels. It comes equipped with a 28-300mm Fujinon 10.7x optical zoom lens with full manual control via the lens barrel. This lens configuration offers tremendous flexibility for either zoom or wide angle shots–almost like having two lenses in one, and without the risks of dust accumulation that come with owning a digital slr. It also has a new hardware based face detection system. It really could use image stabilization however. I expect we’ll see that in the next incarnation of this model.

DPReview commented-

"Put simply, whether the S6000fd is a better choice than, say the Canon, Sony or Panasonic super zoom models depends on the type of photography you do and the conditions you shoot in. If you tend to stick to the wide end of the zoom, do a lot of hand-held low-light work in situations where image stabilization doesn’t help (basically if the subject you’re shooting is moving) and don’t need a really long zoom, the Fuji is ideal. If you want to do a lot of long telephoto work - especially in good light - I’d go for one of the alternatives. Do not, however, be seduced into thinking that the 6.3MP pixel count puts the S6000fd at a disadvantage compared to its 7,8 or 10MP competitors; the resolution is one of the best of any ’super zoom’ camera, and at ISO 200-800 the S6000fd retains far more detail."

DCResource thinks-

"If you like manual controls then you’ll be pleased with the full set of them on the S6000. That includes shutter speed, aperture, white balance, and focus (for which you’ll use that handy ring around the lens). The camera also supports the RAW image format, though it has a few issues. For one, you have to dive into the setup menu each time you want to turn it on. Second, while the bundled FinePix Studio software does a nice job of letting you edit the various RAW properties, as soon as you save the image it applies the same over-the-top noise reduction as the camera itself.

Camera performance is very good in most areas. The camera starts up very quickly (since it has no lens to extend), and focus times were good, even at the telephoto end of the lens. Low light focusing was very good as well, thanks to the S6000’s AF-assist lamp."

DigitalCameraInfo had this take on it-

"The 6.3-megapixel Fujifilm FinePix S6000fd touts its face detection technology foremost, but has a lot of other features to brag about. The 10.7x optical zoom lens has the look and feel of an interchangeable model, but remains sealed and keeps dust out of the camera. There is plenty of manual control, albeit sometimes difficult to access. The i-Flash system keeps details in the background of pictures and doesn’t over-exposure faces. The combination of the i-Flash system and the face detection technology keeps portraits perfectly focused and exposed. The Fujifilm FinePix S6000fd is one of the best digital cameras out there for portrait photography, but it doesn’t do well in other areas."

Fujifilm Finepix S6000fd 6MP Digital Camera

Photoxels review stated-

"If you’ve ever wished for a &quot;photographer’s camera&quot; with all the features you’ll ever need to learn and grow, including long zoom, wide-angle coverage, full exposure flexibility, … the <strong>Fujifilm FinePix S6000fd Zoom</strong> is probably the best there is currently. Sure, it is missing image stabilization, but many pros go through life without this feature, do not miss it, and manage to take beautiful pictures without it.<br />…<br />Easily one of the best looking long zoom digital camera around, the <strong>Fujifilm FinePix S6000fd</strong> looks very professional in its mostly black body with silver accents. It handles comfortably and, though it is full-featured and provides complete exposure flexibility, in use it is &quot;so easy that even mom can use it."

CNET had this take on the s6000fd-

"Overall, the Fujifilm FinePix S6000fd is a capable superzoom. Its biggest drawback is that it doesn’t include optical or mechanical image stabilization to make its zoom lens more useful. Its high ISOs are helpful, but also come with unwanted noise. If you can get past that, this camera offers a wider wide angle than most superzooms on the market. If the absence of image stabilization is a deal breaker for you, however, you’ll likely want to check out Sony’s Cyber Shot DSC-H5, Canon’s Power Shot S3 IS, or Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-FZ50."