Photos From The S8000FD

[barryindallas]

Just got the camera yesterday and so far it's everything I expected and more. I only wish you could zoom in and out while shooting a movie. These pics are all shot in "Auto" mode, my two friends were shot using "face detection" The Yashica camera pic was shot in "Macro" mode for an ad I'm placing on Ebay The truck was shot without any changes aka default settings.Zoom tryout pics are found on the "Photo from the S700" topic. Hope you enjoy the pics.

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z75/Puppy-DFW/YashicaGSN03.jpg
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z75/Puppy-DFW/EdsTruck.jpg
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z75/Puppy-DFW/ChipandBuddy.jpg

[travist]

I received mine last week. The more I play with it the more i like it.

[barryindallas]

Were these turkey pics taken with the zoom being used?

[travist]

Grandson football game. He is no. 13 ready to make a tackle.

[travist]

Yes I use the zoom on the turkeys. I was about 25 yds away.

[travist]

Here is the sky. I was just messing around with the landscape. mode

[barryindallas]

http://www.dcresource.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31915

Scroll down until you see three different shots of the same skyline

[travist]

Another one of a rose bush next door.

[Benjamin2007]

I received mine last week. The more I play with it the more i like it.

Loved the turkey shots travist! Very nice work.

Barry, the S8000fd's macro seems to work just as well as the zoom!
The Yashica shot was crystal clear!
With an 18x zoom any vibration at all will be very noticeable at the telephoto end of its range, in those circumstances I think you're absolutely right in thinking that a tripod would be a good idea! Good luck with the tripod research.

[travist]

Ben
Iam about as dumb as a rock when it comes to taken pictures but i have fun. Believe it or not they are wild turkey. The are in my buddys back yard in town.

[barryindallas]

Ben
Iam about as dumb as a rock when it comes to taken pictures but i have fun. Believe it or not they are wild turkey. The are in my buddys back yard in town.

Travist,
Make sure you push the shutter button halfway down before you shoot your pics, it sets up the auto focus. I kept forgetting about that and sometimes got less than sharp pics

[travist]

Barry
Yes I do that, I had a fuji s 5000 before this one. That took nice pictures I had the tele lens. It was a little better with tele lens than the 18 optical. at least in the sports mode. Keep sending them pictures.

[barryindallas]

Loved the turkey shots travist! Very nice work.

Barry, the S8000fd's macro seems to work just as well as the zoom!
The Yashica shot was crystal clear!
With an 18x zoom any vibration at all will be very noticeable at the telephoto end of its range, in those circumstances I think you're absolutely right in thinking that a tripod would be a good idea! Good luck with the tripod research.

Hey Ben
Just ordered this tripod from Amazon, price was too good to pass up, think it's too bulky?

http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Concepts-TR-60N-Camera-Carrying/dp/B000093UDQ

[travist]

Here are some canadians landing in the lake.

[barryindallas]

Here are some canadians landing in the lake.

Nice, have you shot any movies yet? You've got perfect subject matter.

[barryindallas]

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z75/Puppy-DFW/S8000takenWithS700.jpg
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z75/Puppy-DFW/S700TakenWithS8000FD.jpg



I love the macro on these cameras, here's my S700 taken with the S8000FD and then I switched cameras. I know, I need a life LOL

[travist]

Here is arose in super macro hand held.

[travist]

Here is another rose

[barryindallas]

Here are some canadians landing in the lake.

Your pictures are coming through so small and grainy, are you using the full 8MP setting?

[travist]

Barry
Coming though large and clear on this end. Yes using 8 meg.

[travist]

here is a vineyard across from m daughters house.

[travist]

Another shot of vineyards

[barryindallas]

Nice pics but this is what I got when I right clicked on properties and then size
(28.18 KB (28856 bytes) Are positive your settings are set for 8MP? each pic should be almost 2 MBs

[Benjamin2007]

Hey Ben
Just ordered this tripod from Amazon, price was too good to pass up, think it's too bulky?

http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Concepts-TR-60N-Camera-Carrying/dp/B000093UDQ

Hi Barry

I checked the 'pod, and it looks like a bargain at 50% off, just the thing to get started. Doesn't look too bulky at something like 20" packed and only 2.4kg, it looks like a reasonable light-weight tripod, good for travel etc., but for something so light you will need to take special care of it and handle it carefully.

I liked your Fuji camera shots, you've really got that macro working well. :D

cheers,

[barryindallas]

Not bad pics at this setting, I'm impressed. So many people are complaining at pics shot at 400 ISO, Sure these pics are gonna be grainy at such a high setting as ISO 1.600 but what do you expect... A Mona Lisa?

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z75/Puppy-DFW/sS000Fdat1600iso_a.jpg

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z75/Puppy-DFW/S8000fdat1600iso_b.jpg

[barryindallas]

I don't think I know of anyone who would use this highest setting of 6400 ISO but it was fun just to see what it would do, I did have to lighten up the pic a tad using Thumbs Plus. I think everyone should have some sort of graphics program to retouch some pics, the cheapest will do for most shots. Agree Ben?

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z75/Puppy-DFW/FD8000at6400ISO.jpg

[barryindallas]

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z75/Puppy-DFW/EverythingAuto.jpg

This "still life" was shot at 64 ISO and Macro/Auto..shows you the amazing resolution this camera can deliver. Ben, my tripod gets delivered to tomorrow, will hopefully have some night shots to show ya..

[travist]

Some Helloween pics.

[travist]

Here is onther one.

[travist]

one more. picture

[barryindallas]

Here are some shots I took today. First and last pic were shot at 64 ISO at 8MP, I'm surprised I got a shot at all in the last pic at that setting. Would I getting lower noise if my settings were higher..like 200 ISO (as in the middle pics) and a lower Msetting like 4? Still somewhat new to digital. A tripod sure helps!! LOL

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z75/Puppy-DFW/ReunionISO_64Tripod.jpg
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z75/Puppy-DFW/ReunionAtNight_a.jpg
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z75/Puppy-DFW/ReunionatNight.jpg
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z75/Puppy-DFW/Reunion8pm.jpg

[travist]

This is a domestic goose that hangs with canadian geeses

[barryindallas]

Excuse the mess you see on the desk, the resolution is supurb

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z75/Puppy-DFW/FlashResolutionTest.jpg
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z75/Puppy-DFW/MacroTest2.jpg
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z75/Puppy-DFW/MacroTest1.jpg[/IMG
[IMG]http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z75/Puppy-DFW/SusieandFriedPBJ.jpg]

[barryindallas]

Making the most of a bad photo..another test

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z75/Puppy-DFW/Pigeons.jpg

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z75/Puppy-DFW/Pigeons_A.jpg

Here's the other "desk" shot and poirtrait which didn't show up in the last post

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z75/Puppy-DFW/MacroTest1.jpg

[trucic]

Hello everyone!!! Thanx for invite, barryindallas!! Came to see this nice growing thread..
Nice pics! Qulity of pics is just as s5700 and it`s very good 18x zoom feature...
barryindallas, you are right-you can`t get `mona lisa` look with high used ISO value.. It can be useful when flash light fails(bleaching scene..)... Try to use manual focus in the low light conditoions and results must be better..That What I`m doing with my s5700!
Cheers friends!!

[andoran]

I had a trip to Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks planned for earlier this month and needed a camera; my first digital! I had narrowed it down to the S6000 or the S8000 and finally decided on the S8000, mainly because of the IS and the bigger zoom. I'll need a lot more practice before I become comfortable with the manual modes but, considering the limitations of the photographer, I like the camera so far.

I've posted an album of my favorite (even if not technically the best) photos from the trip on Picasa: http://picasaweb.google.com/anpicdor

In the DCRP review of the S6000, Jeff posted some photos of his trip to the same parks so you might find it interesting to compare them: http://lostworld.pair.com/blog/archives/000970.html

Constructive criticism welcome! Thanks.

[barryindallas]

I need to get my camera out more and explore. Here's a night shot of downtown Dallas I took last night

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z75/Puppy-DFW/SkylineISO200.jpg

[travist]

Just riding around and took pic of old light house.
landscape mode.

[barryindallas]

Travist
Nice pic. have you tried shooting the same pic at night? I love what this camera can do in those situations.

[Tokyo-dave]

Hello guys, new to the forum here. Have been in the market for a new cam for a couple of weeks now, and up until recently, had my mind pretty much set on the Canon S5 IS. Then I was redirected to look at the finepix s600 because of it's better performance in low light/higher ISO settings. The only thing that couldn't convince me to go with the s6000 was the fact that it didn't have image stabilization. Then came the s8000 fd, and lo and behold, it comes with true mechanical image stabilization. With that addition, it seems to have become the perfect camera for what I'm looking for, and I'm getting close to pulling the trigger. I'm not in the know enough to handle a DSLR, and I'm terribly disappointed with the quality of most digicams in lower light situations. So, I'm looking for something with lot's of zoom, as good as it can get performance in lower light without jumping up to a DSLR, face detection and image stabilization. So, I'm asking you guys out there that own the s8000 fd. Have I found my camera??? Or is there still a valid argument to go with the Canon S5 IS?
I know it's a matter of personal preference and opinion, but I would like to hear from s8000 owners about their statisfaction or dis satisfaction with their purchase of the s8000.
Thanks,
dave in Japan

[barryindallas]

Hey Dave,
Here are some pictures I took last night, It's the best all around camera I've ever owned.lightweight too. if you have any questions, write me at barryndallas@earthlink.net BTW, I've also shot pics of the moon with it. That zoom is powerful!!!

Barry

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee306/Barry-DFW/Halloween%202007/GeneSimmonsNot.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee306/Barry-DFW/Halloween%202007/Nutcases.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee306/Barry-DFW/Halloween%202007/FeatherQueen.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee306/Barry-DFW/Halloween%202007/HollandSisters.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee306/Barry-DFW/Halloween%202007/GeneandDuane.jpg


Hello guys, new to the forum here. Have been in the market for a new cam for a couple of weeks now, and up until recently, had my mind pretty much set on the Canon S5 IS. Then I was redirected to look at the finepix s600 because of it's better performance in low light/higher ISO settings. The only thing that couldn't convince me to go with the s6000 was the fact that it didn't have image stabilization. Then came the s8000 fd, and lo and behold, it comes with true mechanical image stabilization. With that addition, it seems to have become the perfect camera for what I'm looking for, and I'm getting close to pulling the trigger. I'm not in the know enough to handle a DSLR, and I'm terribly disappointed with the quality of most digicams in lower light situations. So, I'm looking for something with lot's of zoom, as good as it can get performance in lower light without jumping up to a DSLR, face detection and image stabilization. So, I'm asking you guys out there that own the s8000 fd. Have I found my camera??? Or is there still a valid argument to go with the Canon S5 IS?
I know it's a matter of personal preference and opinion, but I would like to hear from s8000 owners about their statisfaction or dis satisfaction with their purchase of the s8000.
Thanks,
dave in Japan

Here's the moon pic from the other night

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee306/Barry-DFW/Moon1.jpg

Hope you get one :)

[travist]

Barry
nice party pics. I am starting to like my 8000 more and more as I use it. I dont leave home with out it.

[Altivec2]

Hi to all.
I have the S8000fd from a week and I am very happy :-)
I want to buy a 6500fd but then I have seen it in a shop and it is really too big... :confused:
Then 6500 is lacking of image stabilitation and it has not a 18x zoom so I was to wait for a S5700 (7.1 megapixel) but then Fuji announced s5800 (8 megapixel) and I was waiting for this model until when I have seen the s8000fd in a shop: was soon love :)
I like a lot its dimensions, the nice LCD screen, but overall the SUPER MACRO function: it's really great!!!
I don't like the battery slot door and the lacking of a screen protector (for this I have just orderred a transparent screen protector special papers) but the zoom is really great with its double image stabilization!!!!!
Here is some my shots in full automation mode (scaled at 800*600 in PhotoShop):

[barryindallas]

Glad you like the camera, still experimenting with mine..A LOT, settings take awhile to conquer to get just want you wanted. I had the S5200/S5700 but it was stolen. I thought it was only a 5MP camera so you did better than you thought at shopping :)

Barry

[travist]

falling leaves in an orchard.

[barryindallas]

...Literally :)

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee306/Barry-DFW/BirdonaWire.jpg

Amazing what that 18x Zoom can do, the expression on that pigeon's face is priceless

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee306/Barry-DFW/RooftopPigeons-1.jpg

Love the colors on this one.

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee306/Barry-DFW/PigeoninFlight.jpg

Got this one by accident.

Let's see more pics on here taken with the s8000, the forum has tons of Fuji pics taken with other models so it's our time to "strut our stuff" LOL

Barry

[Altivec2]

Well done, Barry :-))

Using a camera with normal zoom your subjects was not there...

:)

[rdub202]

hi all, just got the 8000 for christmas. i plan to start posting some snaps soon and asking for your tips.

[barryindallas]

hi all, just got the 8000 for christmas. i plan to start posting some snaps soon and asking for your tips.

Congrats on getting an s8000, sure, anytime you need help, write me at barryndallas@earthlink.net Here are two links to another Fuji forum where I posted my s8000 pics, too tired to use Photobucket right now, DC Resource uses a different tag than DP Review.

Barry

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1012&thread=26168207

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1012&thread=26219969

[barryindallas]

hi all, just got the 8000 for christmas. i plan to start posting some snaps soon and asking for your tips.

Congrats on getting an s8000, sure, anytime you need help, write me at barryndallas@earthlink.net Here are two links to another Fuji forum where I posted my s8000 pics, too tired to use Photobucket right now, DC Resource uses a different tag than DP Review.

Barry

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1012&thread=26168207

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1012&thread=26219969

[rdub202]

thanks a bunch barry

[barryindallas]

thanks a bunch barry

The s8000 is getting a bad rap, mostly from people who have never used one, it's all about trial and error and knowing the settings. Do you you your rebate form? $50!!! I have it on my hard drive if you need it. Use the money for memory cards :). BTW, I have free long distance so if you want me to give you vocal help, just e-mail me your number and a time to call 214-946-8378 (US and Canada only)

[rdub202]

i received it as a gift from my dad's side of the family (aunt, uncles, grandmother...) but i will talk to my uncle and see.

im in the process of uploading some photos to post here. some christmas shots. shot in auto. havent dove all the way in yet.

[rdub202]

My Girlfriend Alysia opening a present:

a box, inside of a box, inside of a box...
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2333/2152818362_314381f443_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2169/2152819266_a6b643d839_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2213/2152028361_88db7c1de7_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2245/2152029277_41cf47bec3_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2032/2152821956_08b56e15e0_b.jpg

i only slightly edited the surprised one with the finepix software

shhhh dont tell her these are here

[barryindallas]

Do you remember your settings? I always shoot in "P" mode as opposed to "Auto" as you can shoot at any ISO, "Auto" mode chooses 800 as it's default when using flash, close ups with flash are great at 64 ISO, crisp and sharp.

[rdub202]

yeah, i was just on pure auto. those were some of the first shots that i took. thank you for the suggestion.

[barryindallas]

... to the pics on the other forum? it'll show you what the s8000 can really do.

[travist]

rdob
They are some nice pics. You will enjoy the 8000 the more you play with it the better it gets

[travist]

Here is a pic of my buddy Christmas present.

[rdub202]

thats a sweet pup. what kind is it?

[travist]

rdub

It is a basset hound. How are you liking your 8000 so far? Keep sending pictures,this forum needs pictures.

[rdub202]

anyone have luck with action shots?

[coaldust]

Hi all first post here, Hi barry mate, thorght i'd share some pic's over here from the s8000.

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg293/coaldust01/heath.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg293/coaldust01/3-2.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg293/coaldust01/2-2.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg293/coaldust01/1-1.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2233/2128108942_bd5b2c1046_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2103/2127328491_8666f06d27_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2284/2127329045_562eef827d_o.jpg

[rdub202]

:eek: wow those are increddible!

[barryindallas]

[QUOTE=coaldust;275969]Hi all first post here, Hi barry mate, thorght i'd share some pic's over here from the s8000.
QUOTE]

Hey Coaldust,
Glad you could make it over to this forum, the other one is getting a bit too nasty for my taste so if you stick around here, I'll post more here than there. I love the your "rodent" pics lol so close up and all, the ones around here aren't as tame. At least here, your s8000 pics will be appreciated. Decided on one pic here to show off the full range of the zoom (Miami Skyline) No tripod either.

More Later
Barry

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee306/Barry-DFW/Picture021.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee306/Barry-DFW/MiamiSkyline.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee306/Barry-DFW/Christmas%202007/SkylineFullZoom.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee306/Barry-DFW/Christmas%202007/RitzLobbyTree.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee306/Barry-DFW/Christmas%202007/ArtDeco.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee306/Barry-DFW/Christmas%202007/ArtDecoBurgerKing.jpg

[coaldust]

Hi mate, I posted a review over there from a mag i got of the s8000.

[barryindallas]

Hi mate, I posted a review over there from a mag i got of the s8000.

Maybe not the best camera in the world but for the price, it's a steal of a deal, I love it, my s700 is so lonely not being used of late :)

[barryindallas]

The versatility of the s8000 is unbelievable, Coaldust, I really like your night shots.

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee306/Barry-DFW/Christmas%202007/PattyKids.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee306/Barry-DFW/Christmas%202007/FootprintinSand.jpg

[barryindallas]

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee306/Barry-DFW/FlowerMacro-1.jpg

Used IS, and considering it was hand held at 64 ISO on a somewhat cloudy day, I think it turned out OK.

[barryindallas]

Was checking doing B/W in camera as opposed to doing it as a post processing technique.

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee306/Barry-DFW/BuddyLightsUp-1.jpg

[rdub202]

i like that photo barry.

man, i love the macro on this cam. took some shots for some items to sell from my other hobby and this was a huge help

[barryindallas]

i like that photo barry.

man, i love the macro on this cam. took some shots for some items to sell from my other hobby and this was a huge help

Have you tried "auction" mode, it helped me sell a few things on Ebay, it's kind of confusing (auction mode) but if you e-mail me your phone # , I can call you up (I have free long distance) and go step by step how to do it, pretty confusing in the manual

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee306/Barry-DFW/AuctionMode.jpg

barryndallas@earthlink.net

[limauraya]

hi...good day all...new here.
few of my shots...still fiddling with the settings and all...

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p279/limauraya/DSCF1709.jpg
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p279/limauraya/DSCF1802.jpg
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p279/limauraya/tmpphpkjS8oH.jpg
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p279/limauraya/tmpphpSnx0Gk.jpg

the view from my place...

[limauraya]

My outdoor shots...not getting enough of outdoor though...

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p279/limauraya/DSCF1884.jpg
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p279/limauraya/DSCF1883.jpg
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p279/limauraya/DSCF1865.jpg
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p279/limauraya/DSCF1863.jpg

btw...the name is Rudy..nice to meet y'all..

[barryindallas]

hi...good day all...new here.
few of my shots...still fiddling with the settings and all...


Like the lighting shot a lot, wish I could be so lucky during a storm, remember your settings?

[rdub202]

can you guys help me with action shots in low light?
i took a bunch of pics today, i am uploading them as i type this to photobucket so ill let you take a look and help

edit- actually i navigated from the upload to go here for some reason (im an idiot)

[rdub202]

http://s187.photobucket.com/albums/x245/rdubs_Race_pics/FTR%20Practice%201-18-2008/

go there for the pics i took. any and all tips welcome.

settings, i think were:
F7.1, 1/100, ISO 3200, flash

[limauraya]

Like the lighting shot a lot, wish I could be so lucky during a storm, remember your settings?

from the exif:
F/4
1/125 sec
ISO-200
in shutter priority mode..

yeah,i'm sort of lucky...thunderstorm that day and i waited quite a while on the windows...missed few of the larger,brighter lightnings (too slow..)..this is the only one shot i got.

[rdub202]

http://s187.photobucket.com/albums/x245/rdubs_Race_pics/FTR%20Practice%201-18-2008/

go there for the pics i took. any and all tips welcome.

settings, i think were:
F5, speed 160, ISO 800, w/ flash

barry where you at?

[barryindallas]

barry where you at?

Like the username, I am in Dallas Texas, where are you?

[rdub202]

i meant like where have you been...any suggestions for my pics linked to above?

[rdub202]

how bout any tips/suggestions for shooting at the NAIAS here in detroit (north american international auto show)

im thinking auto mode will work well but i really want to start getting away from that...

[barryindallas]

how bout any tips/suggestions for shooting at the NAIAS here in detroit (north american international auto show)

im thinking auto mode will work well but i really want to start getting away from that...

Love car shows, wish I could be there. If you know the kind of lighting, I can help you with the settings. I'm thinking you should use auto white balance and "P" mode and use the lowest ISO you can use without a flash. As I have said to others, I have free long distance so if you send me an e-mail and tell me what time you'll be at the show, I can call your cell phone (if you have one) and help you out (info below) over the phone.Have fun, let me know about the new Camaro, I've been hearing a lot about it.

barryndallas@earthlink.net
214-946-8378

[rdub202]

cool barry, thanks a lot.

i saw some spy shots of the new camaro with very little camo on it, and they bulked it up, it is more "charger like" you know? like fat. ill get some pics of it, i plan to take a ton.

as far as the lighting, its always super bright in there. its in a convention center so im not sure if that helps you

google image "cobo hall" im not sure what you are looking for as far as "the kind of lighting" we'll see, ill probably email you there if i am having difficulties.

[rdub202]

well, i was shocked when i counted but i snapped 239 pictures at the show yesterday. barry, your setting was right on. auto mode would not have worked for me very well. i think i used like iso 100 or so. ill get some pics up later. i got a few of the camaro bumblebee for ya barry.

EDIT: pics are up on my flickr page:
CLICK HERE (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22361485@N06/sets/72157603805673432/)

here you go barry:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2004/2224393999_44858f7e2d.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2315/2225186116_8c81a825d9.jpg

i need to work on my framing as you will see, but in all fairness it was hard to get the amount of time needed to take a shot without people in the way.

[barryindallas]

Ryan,
Looks like your really learning the camera quite well,glad the settings worked out for you. I can't wait for Dallas' annual auto show in March, I hope my shots turn out as good as yours. :D Did you use one set of batteries for the entire day? I ordered some Envelops and will give you a report on them as soon as soon as I use them, suppose to be good for 1000 recharges :)


Barry

[rdub202]

yeah barry i used the same set of batteries. i charged them up the night before so they were ready and at the rare times i wasnt about to shoot i turned it off (in the buick display lol). it was on and off a few times, and not using flash or the lcd screen helped too, i kept it on the EVF the whole time.

[rdub202]

got out in the nice weather and got a few shots, KEEP THIS THREAD ALIVE!:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/ataintedsunrise/Photography/DSCF0560.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/ataintedsunrise/Photography/DSCF0568.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/ataintedsunrise/Photography/DSCF0566.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/ataintedsunrise/Photography/DSCF0564.jpg

[barryindallas]

Still don't know why this camera gets such a bad rap and your pictures prove it's one hell of a camera Hope to be shooting more soon..been playing with my $15.00 "like new" Fuji e-550 I got off Ebay lately The weather in Dallas has gone from snow to almost 80 in a week..weird.

Barry

[rdub202]

thanks barry, i also just got a book from a photographer buddy of mine and i just dove into it today

scott kelby's "The Digital Photography Book" i like his approach in things, he throws a lot of humor and stuff which makes it enjoyable and ive learned quite a bit, stuff seems more simple than im making it out to be. i cant wait to get out in nicer weather and go crazy

[speaklightly]

Hi folks-

I am new to this thread. In fact it was this thread and some image searching over at www.pbase.com that led to agree wholheartedly with Barry, that the Fuji S-8000 is not only probably a really fun camera, but also an excellent buy right now due to the $50 Fuji rebate.

Therefore, I ordered one last night. As soon as it arrives next week, I too will be posting some photos from the S-8000 as well.

Sarah Joyce

[RAMBO29]

Hi Rudy;
I am new to forum.Just bought a S8000fd and it's a great camera.

The picture of ants are nice.Did you do any special focusing with it?

Regards



My outdoor shots...not getting enough of outdoor though...

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p279/limauraya/DSCF1884.jpg
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p279/limauraya/DSCF1883.jpg

btw...the name is Rudy..nice to meet y'all..

[barryindallas]

Hey All,
I first thought of FD as just another gimmick on cameras just to create more sales but found out in practice, it actually works pretty good. Here's a picture of my niece (on right) with her friend. I think it's a great option to use when skin colors on subjects are dramatically different.

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee306/Barry-DFW/MeganandFriend.jpg

[speaklightly]

Barry-

That is a great shot of the two girls. Well, face detection will be new to me as well. I like the even lighting, and the overall sharpness of your S-8000 photo.

Sarah Joyce

[barryindallas]

This shot was also made using full zoom on the s8000. To be honest, the beach mode on the cam is worthless but thanks to PP and using simple sharpening tools, the shot turned out great.IMHO

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee306/Barry-DFW/BeachMode02.jpg

Barry

[Falconest174]

Barry, like the pic of the girls. One of the reasons that I picked the Fuji S700 for my digi-camera was because of Fuji's ability to get skin colors right, especially those of different ethnicities. This was true of my old A101 and it is still true of the new cameras of today like my S700 and your S8000. BTW miss you in the S700 thread.:(

[barryindallas]

Barry, like the pic of the girls. One of the reasons that I picked the Fuji S700 for my digi-camera was because of Fuji's ability to get skin colors right, especially those of different ethnicities. This was true of my old A101 and it is still true of the new cameras of today like my S700 and your S8000. BTW miss you in the S700 thread.:(

Just picked up a Pentax K100D on Ebay with three lenses,big camera bag,filters,rechargable batteries with charger and he's throwing in a Pentax 1000K 35mm SLR all for $525. I hope it looks/acts like new as the seller claims, he has a good 100% seller rating so I'm hoping for the best, price was too good to pass up, sure I could sell the whole thing if I don't like it for a lot more. Are you thinking about buying the s8000? prices are cheap right now for it. The new s8100 isn't really worth the added price for two more megapixels and the other tweaks I would never use.

Barry

[timmillah]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b240/twizted_fan7a5y/s8000fd%20day%201/s8000fd045.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b240/twizted_fan7a5y/s8000fd%20day%201/s8000fd041.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b240/twizted_fan7a5y/s8000fd%20day%201/s8000fd018.jpg

Hi guys, new to the forums...


I just got my s8000fd today, so far it's done pretty well... I don't really know how to work it..

The moon shots were done in Manual mode, the first one is zoomed 18x, then the rest of it is digital zoom, so considering that fact, not bad at all!They weren't first shot pictures either, i just messed around with the settings until I got a product I liked.. probably took about 15 others, lol.

The other shot was what little glimpse of a sunset I had while driving to work, it was just taken on Auto while driving down the street not looking:p

These aren't edited in any way, except for where photobucket resized them :(

I doubt they're worthy, but if anyone wants full res versions just email me @

Playahata38242@gmail.com

[barryindallas]

Not bad shots for your time using the camera. I ready don't the s8000's "auto" mode especially with flash. "P" mode allows much more flexibility as the flash defaults at 800 ISO in "Auto" P (program) mode allows you to adjust the ISO to 64 for sharper prints, portraits are great too. Just remember the higher the ISO in flash mode, the further away you can be from your subject. Did you use a tripod for your moon shots? Use it and set the self timer for sharper shots, white balance settings are tricky also, since your not wasting film, play around with them.

Barry

[timmillah]

Not bad shots for your time using the camera. I ready don't the s8000's "auto" mode especially with flash. "P" mode allows much more flexibility as the flash defaults at 800 ISO in "Auto" P (program) mode allows you to adjust the ISO to 64 for sharper prints, portraits are great too. Just remember the higher the ISO in flash mode, the further away you can be from your subject. Did you use a tripod for your moon shots? Use it and set the self timer for sharper shots, white balance settings are tricky also, since your not wasting film, play around with them.

Barry

Thanks for the advice!

No I didn't use a tripod on either of them... I just had an extrasecond while at work and decided to fool around. I have a few days off this weekend so i'll have time to mess around with settings more then, I hate getting a new toy and then not having time to play with it :(

[speaklightly]

Barry-

I really like the seagull shot a whole lot. That is very impressive.

Sarah Joyce

[Bynx]

Hope you dont mind it being a little more visible.

[barryindallas]

Sarah, your such a sweetheart!! Wish I was in one of your classes. Could you give me your definition of "I Q" I've yet to get a decent answer to it when it pertains to digital photography.

Thanks
Barry


Barry-

I really like the seagull shot a whole lot. That is very impressive.

Sarah Joyce

[speaklightly]

Hi Barry-

The FedEX Lady just delivered the Fuji S-8000. It looks very good. It certainly shows S-700 blood lines, making the camera very easy to use. I had batteries already charged, so after unpacking the camera carefully, I popped in the batteries, an XD chip and was happily taking my first photo, which traditionall is always of Bradley, my husband.

He had just been complaining about being too warm and took off his shirt. So we have plenty of skin to show the S-8000 color rendering, which I think is pretty darned good.

"IQ" or image quality is a very subjective judgement.Generally speaking we are looking for proper focus, proper exposure, proper lighting, and correct framing or composition. Those things are the expected minimums or the cut and dry issues. beyond them things become somewhat subjective, just as the do in art.

In my classes I am always quick to state that photography is an art form. Just like art, there some expected minimums that I mentioned above: focus, exposure, lighting, and correct framing or composition of the subject. Beyond the minimums we enter the area of personal personal expression. We often talk about having a photographer's eye, the use of color, and the use we make of props and our subject. All of those items have the power to enhance our photo. So the thrust of our classes is to show our students how to easy achieve those minimums or photo thresholds with their own camera.

Thanks again for steering me toward the Fuji S-8000, Barry. It looks to be a great camera.

Sarah Joyce

[barryindallas]

Sarah,
I was looking at your EXIF info and noticed your ISO setting was 800, I never use "AUTO" when using flash with the s8000 because it's defaults there. :(
use "P" program mode iand you can adjust it manually. I just picked this package up on Ebay, I might keep it but might resell it if I can make more money. I think the seller undersold it. Thoughts?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEBTOX:IT&item=200208485557&_trksid=p3984.cTODAY.m238.lVI

[rdub202]

nice find barry. the moon was out nice and bright today so i went and took some shots. here is my best:

best results were at f/8...1/160...ISO100
on tripod with 2 second timer
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/ataintedsunrise/Photography/DSCF0620-1-1.jpg

im going to shoot again when theres some shadow to see what detail i can get in there.
ive got other good ones, but im off to bed for now

[barryindallas]

You must have been out where there are few city lights, I always seem to get too much flare on my moon shots. Glad you and Sarah are enjoying the cam.


nice find barry. the moon was out nice and bright today so i went and took some shots. here is my best:

best results were at f/8...1/160...ISO100
on tripod with 2 second timer

Im going to shoot again when theres some shadow to see what detail i can get in there.
ive got other good ones, but im off to bed for now

[barryindallas]

Hey All,
I am finding that using SD cards seem to write to the s8000 a lot faster than the Xd and they are a lot cheaper!! I bought a few 4 GB cards a couple of weeks ago for only $19.99 a piece, great for shooting long movies and have extra room for lots of still shots at full resolution.

Just a tip
Barry

[rdub202]

Good tip barry. I was just thinking about that earlier today.

And I was actually just out the side door of my garage in the suburbs. Not exactly out away from lights, but not in like a metropolis or anything.

[travist]

Here is some pics of my Grandson in sports mode

[travist]

Here is another pic

[travist]

some more.

[travist]

another picture.

[barryindallas]

When he becomes a pro ball player, you'll always have those memories. I might sell my s8000, after buying the Pentax DSLR on Ebay, I figured I really don't need two similar cams, I already have a backup E-550 Fuji for shooting movies, I just needed a camera that delivers sharper pictures in low light and higher ISOs and the Pentax delivers in spades. Don't fret, I haven't made my decision yet. :confused:

Barry


another picture.

[speaklightly]

Happy Easter to Everyone-

Many thanks to Barry for the headsup on the variable ISO speds the S-8000 tends to set. Varies all over the ballpark. Here is a flash photo taken in the N/flash mode. The S-8000 used ISO 400. My experience is short, with the Fuji S-8000, but I am so sure that I like this ISO variability.

Sarah Joyce

[travist]

Barry

Have you posted any pictures anywhere with your Pentex? Let me know,would like to see some. I am kicking around getting a Nikon D40 or D40X for the grandkids sports. Don't know if I want to make the step up.

[travist]

Sarah

Like your pictures. I know it won't be long you will be having the 8000 figured inside and outand be giving us some pointers.

[barryindallas]

Barry

Have you posted any pictures anywhere with your Pentex? Let me know,would like to see some. I am kicking around getting a Nikon D40 or D40X for the grandkids sports. Don't know if I want to make the step up.

I'm still getting used to it, I do have one shot but had to do hevy PP to it and posted before and after shots in a Pentax forum
http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-dslr-discussion/23386-another-k100d-newbie-question.html

Looks like a great camera, just gotta used to it, the DSLR is whole different animal compared to the bridgecam. Very little noise even at 800 ISO and 1600 and 3200 are somewhat acceptable.


ooops forgot, my username is "shutterpuppy" on there.

[Bynx]

From the pics Ive seen from the 8000 they dont seem to be any better than those from the S700. If fact, if anything, they seem a bit softer. Could anyone post a comparison to prove me wrong?

[barryindallas]

From the pics Ive seen from the 8000 they dont seem to be any better than those from the S700. If fact, if anything, they seem a bit softer. Could anyone post a comparison to prove me wrong?

They're basically the same camera except the long 18x zoom on the s8000 and the ability to shoot at 3200 and 6400 which produce crappy shots at that setting due to the small sensor (same one as the s700) The s700 also allows shooting of movies while using the zoom, something the s8000 doesn't allow. They're both great cameras for the money, just not DSLR quality as I'm quickly discovering, I would post pics of both, DC Resource has a topic just for the s700 but Byrx you knew that already :D

[speaklightly]

Bynx-

I truly think that you have made a very valid and realistic point. I realize that this statement is on its face, somewhat crude but, I truly believe that the Fuji S-8000 amounts to not much more than a blown up Fuji S-700 with IS.

'Sorry Fuji, but that is what I honestly believe. The Fuji S-8000 appears to be nothing more than the old non IS equipped Fuji S-700 that has been given a new lens (barrowed from Olympus) and pasted on to a Fuji S-700 body with a bit of new IS addded to it. If you look closely at the images from the Fuji S-8000 and know the Fuji S-700/S-5700 well, then it really not a mystery at all.

Did Fuji feel the need to get another "new" camera out there into the market place, and to accellerate the processs, they just pulled the hood over our eyes. took the Fuji S-700, and with minimal changes, produced another new camera, calle3d the Fuji S-8000. I honestly think that indeed might be the case withthe new S-800 camera from Fuji. What do you think??

Sarah Joyce

[Bynx]

Drives me nuts when manufacturers make changes just for change sake. Sometimes the end is worse than what they started with. Why cant they just make a good camera and only change it when there is truly an advancement in the technology that makes its purchase a definite plus.

[speaklightly]

Here is my S-8000 photo for the day.

Sarah Joyce

[barryindallas]

Now get real close to the flowers, I mean real close, don't be afraid of the macro and super macro. Anyone want to help me finish my lunch? LOL Macro w/ Flash on the s8000...gotta love the colors and detail.

Barry

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee306/Barry-DFW/LightLunch-1.jpg

[Bynx]

Pssst, Sarah......Mr. Bean is making his getaway.

[travist]

Took a ride today here are some pics

[travist]

here is some more

[travist]

some more pics/

[travist]

here is one of a goose

[travist]

another crow pic

[barryindallas]

here is one of a goose

Travist, looks like your lovin that zoom of yours. It's real nice you can get close shots of the birds without scaring them off. :)

[travist]

Travist, looks like your lovin that zoom of yours. It's real nice you can get close shots of the birds without scaring them off. :)

Barry
Yes playing around with it. How is the new camera doing send me some picture

[RAMBO29]

Some from mine.This is a good camera.I am totally new to this,so bear with me:D

http://aycu26.webshots.com/image/51385/2002897808829695072_th.jpg (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2002897808829695072)http://aycu07.webshots.com/image/49966/2002865113614716358_th.jpg (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2002865113614716358)http://aycu23.webshots.com/image/50262/2000060442261822057_th.jpg (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2000060442261822057)

[rdub202]

that other dove one looks really good. much better lighting.

[RAMBO29]

Tht was sunday morning and 18x zoom.Was learning the DOF and aperture.I like it.
Thanks

that other dove one looks really good. much better lighting.

[barryindallas]

Barry
Yes playing around with it. How is the new camera doing send me some picture

New camera is doing OK, a bit heavy but I'll get used to it. BTW, got $279 for my s8000fd, so it does have great resale value, almost got as much as I paid for it (after rebate) Here's a pic of my neighbor shot at 200 ISO and the max 6mp setting.

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee306/Barry-DFW/DavidOutdoors.jpg

[travist]

Barry
That pentex k100 takes a nice picture.

[travist]

Rambo29
Keep playing with it you will have fun. It will take some nice pics,

[travist]

Some wild turkeys in the rain today.

[RAMBO29]

Thanks Travis:).its addictive.

And I have a feeling that the Image stabilization doesn't work in the camera.A washed out like final image is seen if the hands shake at minimal 2x zoom.is it normal or is the product defective?
Anyway to check it?
http://aycu35.webshots.com/image/48994/2003415289448752890_th.jpg (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2003415289448752890)

Rambo29
Keep playing with it you will have fun. It will take some nice pics,

[RAMBO29]

The picture is very detailed.

New camera is doing OK, a bit heavy but I'll get used to it. BTW, got $279 for my s8000fd, so it does have great resale value, almost got as much as I paid for it (after rebate) Here's a pic of my neighbor shot at 200 ISO and the max 6mp setting.

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee306/Barry-DFW/DavidOutdoors.jpg

[travist]

Thanks Travis:).its addictive.

And I have a feeling that the Image stabilization doesn't work in the camera.A washed out like final image is seen if the hands shake at minimal 2x zoom.is it normal or is the product defective?
Anyway to check it?
http://aycu35.webshots.com/image/48994/2003415289448752890_th.jpg (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2003415289448752890)
That pic should be clear

[travist]

picture of a Tom this morning

[travist]

pics down at the lake

[travist]

pic a little closer

[RAMBO29]

Hi Travis;
So it means tht the OIS does not work?Anyway to confirm that?
Regards

That pic should be clear

[travist]

Try puting it on a table and use the timer to take a picture. See if it clear. Now take the same pic holding it with the (is) on. compare.

[rdub202]

it was a gorgeous day yesterday so my girlfriend and i went to the park...

here are some of my favorites:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/ataintedsunrise/Photography/april%206/DSCF0677.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/ataintedsunrise/Photography/april%206/DSCF0680.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/ataintedsunrise/Photography/april%206/DSCF0681.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/ataintedsunrise/Photography/april%206/DSCF0682.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/ataintedsunrise/Photography/april%206/DSCF0687.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/ataintedsunrise/Photography/april%206/DSCF0688.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/ataintedsunrise/Photography/april%206/DSCF0701.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/ataintedsunrise/Photography/april%206/DSCF0704.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/ataintedsunrise/Photography/april%206/DSCF0693.jpg

if it isnt obvious i took most of them without her knowing lol.

[speaklightly]

Here is a photo for today.

Sarah Joyce

A bit of the beautiful Oregon Coast

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk17/adair868/A-20SouthCove033008FujiS-8000.jpg

[barryindallas]

Here is a photo for today.

Sarah Joyce

A bit of the beautiful Oregon Coast

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk17/adair868/A-20SouthCove033008FujiS-8000.jpg

Sarah, your really getting the hang of that cam or are you just making me feel bad that I sold mine? LOL

Barry

[speaklightly]

Barry-

Thanks for the post. Yes, it does take a while to get the most from the Fuji S-8000. However, there is a lot potential in the S-8000 camera.

Sarah Joyce

[RAMBO29]

HI Barry
I am surprised to hear you sold your camera.Why?Why?Why?

Did you get a new one?Or because of something else?


Sarah, your really getting the hang of that cam or are you just making me feel bad that I sold mine? LOL

Barry

[speaklightly]

rambo-

As I understand it, Barry moved over to the DSLR ranks. Part of that transition involved selling his Fuji S-8000 camera. I could be incorrect. Perhaps we should wait for Barry's personal response.

Sarah Joyce

[rdub202]

yeah he got a nice pentax set up from ebay

[speaklightly]

However, any DSLR "set-up" has just as many FAILINGS as a digicam "set up." It is the photographer who amkes the photo.

Let's keep this thread alive, please. The Fuji S-8000 is a great camera

Sarah Joyce

[speaklightly]

Here is my photo for the day from the Fuji S-8000.

Sarah Joyce

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk17/adair868/A-69Squaker040808S-8000.jpg

[rdub202]

great picture sarah!

anyone have any comments from mine on last page?

[barryindallas]

Sarah, love the bird shot, I have too much time on my hands and I seem to PP all my shots. Let me know how you like what I've done to your bird. PPing is a matter of personal taste as a teacher knows :)

Barry

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee306/Barry-DFW/Bird.jpg


Here is my photo for the day from the Fuji S-8000.

Sarah Joyce

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk17/adair868/A-69Squaker040808S-8000.jpg

[rdub202]

barry your PP of the shot makes it look like it is at evening almost sunset like with the reds coming out. sarah's has a mid day feel of the sun being up capturing a lot of blues.

[barryindallas]

barry your PP of the shot makes it look like it is at evening almost sunset like with the reds coming out. sarah's has a mid day feel of the sun being up capturing a lot of blues.

Is that a good thing or a bad thing? LOL

[rdub202]

neither really. i was just stating what i saw. personally i like the original.

"to each, his own" they say.

[Benjamin2007]

it was a gorgeous day yesterday so my girlfriend and i went to the park...

here are some of my favorites:


if it isnt obvious i took most of them without her knowing lol.

Hey Ryan

Some nice shots there, I particularly liked #3 (for composition & your girlfriend's posture) & the last one for exposure. :)

Look forward to seeing more of your photos down the track. :D

PS: Sarah, I really liked your Oregon Coast line shots, here and in the S700 thread, great exposure & composition. I also liked your original seagull shot too. :)

Barry, that's a great shot of your neighbour (with the K100D), although I read, in the Pentax thread, that you'll be upgrading to the K200D soon, now that's a really fine consumer dSLR! :cool: Enjoy, & I look forward to seeing some K200 shots in the Pentax thread. :D

cheers,

[rdub202]

Thanks very much benjamin!

[RAMBO29]

Ur gf is pretty and so is the place.

it was a gorgeous day yesterday so my girlfriend and i went to the park...

here are some of my favorites:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/ataintedsunrise/Photography/april%206/DSCF0693.jpg

if it isnt obvious i took most of them without her knowing lol.

[barryindallas]

Jeeze guys, I feel like Benedict Arnold now, I started this topic when I first got the s8000 and now I'm without it, your making me feel guilty. Your all doing a great job with it. Anyone getting decent shots using ISO 3200 or 6400?

Barry

[speaklightly]

Here are two shots for today from the Fuji S-8000 that takes advantage of the 28mm end of the lens. The first is purposefully cropped in a 16:9 format to emphasize the wide angle effect. The second photo is taken in the native 28mm format with no cropping.

Have agreat day,everyone!

Sarah Joyce

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk17/adair868/A-75NorthCove041008S-8000.jpg

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk17/adair868/A-76BackyardDaffodils041008S-8000.jpg

[barryindallas]

Stunning pic,you ought to be in the postcard business or sell backdrop photos for "Wheel of Fortune" :D

Barry

[barryindallas]

Here's a pic I don't think I ever posted before..at least in this forum.

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee306/Barry-DFW/WaterFreeze.jpg

[rdub202]

that's an interesting shot barry. i like it

and thank you RAMBO :D

[speaklightly]

Hi there-

Here is my S-8000 photo for the day.

Sarah Joyce

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk17/adair868/A-90RedHotPokers041408S-8000.jpg

[sunlion2008]

just want to share these pics. :)

[sunlion2008]

and want to share these too. :)

[travist]

Some swan pics.

[travist]

here is another.

[travist]

some others

[travist]

Sunlion
They are some very nice pics.

[RAMBO29]

Are u a pro shooter?


just want to share these pics. :)

[travist]

some seagull pics

[travist]

here is another one

[travist]

try again on the seagull

[barryindallas]

Hey All,
Your making me feel guilty about selling my s8000 with all your great photos, so I might post a few I don't have been seen before on here. This pic is one of a weird Burger King I saw when I was in South Beach in Florida during Christmas.

Barry

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee306/Barry-DFW/WeirdBK.jpg

[rdub202]

got some rain the other day and the tulips in front of our house were calling my name...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/ataintedsunrise/Photography/may%2014/DSCF0804.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/ataintedsunrise/Photography/may%2014/DSCF0805.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/ataintedsunrise/Photography/may%2014/DSCF0806.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/ataintedsunrise/Photography/may%2014/DSCF0807.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/ataintedsunrise/Photography/may%2014/DSCF0811.jpg
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/ataintedsunrise/Photography/may%2014/DSCF0820.jpg

[rdub202]

and more...i love these first three of our vines(?)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/ataintedsunrise/Photography/may%2014/DSCF0808.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/ataintedsunrise/Photography/may%2014/DSCF0809.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/ataintedsunrise/Photography/may%2014/DSCF0810.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/ataintedsunrise/Photography/may%2014/DSCF0813.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/ataintedsunrise/Photography/may%2014/DSCF0814.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/ataintedsunrise/Photography/may%2014/DSCF0815.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/ataintedsunrise/Photography/may%2014/DSCF0822.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/ataintedsunrise/Photography/may%2014/DSCF0824.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/ataintedsunrise/Photography/may%2014/DSCF0825.jpg

no PP on any of these.

[rdub202]

what, no one else is taking pictures?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/ataintedsunrise/Photography/june%2015/DSCF0995.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/ataintedsunrise/Photography/june%2015/DSCF0996.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/ataintedsunrise/Photography/june%2015/DSCF0999.jpg
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/ataintedsunrise/Photography/june%2015/DSCF1006.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/ataintedsunrise/Photography/june%2015/DSCF1007.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/ataintedsunrise/Photography/june%2015/DSCF1008.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/ataintedsunrise/Photography/june%2015/DSCF1009.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/ataintedsunrise/Photography/june%2015/DSCF1010.jpg

[rdub202]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/ataintedsunrise/Photography/june%2015/DSCF1011.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/ataintedsunrise/Photography/june%2015/DSCF1012.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/ataintedsunrise/Photography/june%2015/DSCF1013.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/ataintedsunrise/Photography/june%2015/DSCF1014.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/ataintedsunrise/Photography/june%2015/DSCF1015.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/ataintedsunrise/Photography/june%2015/DSCF1016.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/ataintedsunrise/Photography/june%2015/DSCF1017.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/ataintedsunrise/Photography/june%2015/DSCF1018.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/ataintedsunrise/Photography/june%2015/DSCF1019.jpg

[barryindallas]

Love the little bird shots, bet he didn't even see ya there.shooting away LOL, nice close ups of the flowers as well. Looks like the s8000fd and you are having fun. I'll have my hamburger medium rare if you don't mind. <g>

Barry

[rdub202]

hah, thanks barry. the bird didnt want to cooperate for a while, everytime i got the camera in my hands he took off.

and thats my brother, grilling away.

[ajoliveira]

Well, I landed here cause I ended up ordering a s8000fd, after browsing through all the info I could get on this site plus Steve's Digicam's, Image Resource, I could continue...
The other choice was the Panasonic FZ18. I choose the Fuji:

1. Cheaper now that they launched the S8100fd
2. AA batteries
3. No excess processing (geometry, CA), no color bleeding artifacts on shadows
4. No reddish chroma noise on skin
5. a superior dynamic range

this was the theoretical part, now comes the best one, hope to post you some pics as soon as I get it (this week).

I am perfectly aware of the sensivity limitations, I'm not expecting the results of a big CCD...

Came from a film SLR, then two Olympus. The last one took a dip, then I was forced to change, but I am quite conservative... :D

Loved to see some of the great photos you have posted.

Cheers

Antonio

[ajoliveira]

OK, crops of some early trials just after unpacking, no processing, just cropping, click on the image to see it full size:

http://ajoliveira.com/images/s8000fd/t1.jpg (http://ajoliveira.com/images/s8000fd/1.jpg)
400ISO, 1/60, f2.8, 4.7(29mm) decent, good color saturation, slight purple fringing, moderate noise, full auto mode without flash, front light.

http://ajoliveira.com/images/s8000fd/t2.jpg (http://ajoliveira.com/images/s8000fd/2.jpg)
64ISO, 1/80, f3.5, 8.6(53mm) very clean, no signs of noise or purple fringing, fill-in flash, full auto mode (my grandson anyway...).

http://ajoliveira.com/images/s8000fd/t3.jpg (http://ajoliveira.com/images/s8000fd/3.jpg)
100ISO, 1/10, f5.6, 6.1(37mm) very clean, difficult subject, fluorescent lighting, aperture priority, noise visible on plain black, some signs of purple fringing, camera hand-held.

I am already enjoying it, but really, poor people relying on auto mode, you must know what you are doing with this toy and use your head before shooting. It performed exactly to expectations up to now. Watch that focus...I still must sort it out myself...

And...it work on Linux right out of the box with no software, Linux senses the camera and calls Digikam using PTP! Really user-friendly.

Take care

Antonio

[rdub202]

im pretty bummed that this thread is dead

Factory Tracks Midwest Series Rd.3-Stateline Raceway-Fremont,IN

[clickable thumbnails]
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[rdub202]

and 5 more


http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x245/rdubs_Race_pics/Stateline2008FTMS/Keepers/th_DSCF1526.jpg (http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x245/rdubs_Race_pics/Stateline2008FTMS/Keepers/DSCF1526.jpg)
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[Beowulff]

And now for something completely different... from the S8000fd

18x zoom with 5.1x digital = 91.8 full zoom! (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3232/2698766057_74bdb87616_b.jpg)

This was taken on dual anti-shake mode, hand-held. The houses are approximately one mile away from camera.

Cheers :)

[ajoliveira]

Well, it is modest but still usable performance for the kind of involved job...still, noise as expected due to high iso but no purple fringing...
I published some stuff at last, check the "photo" section of http://ajoliveira.com or http://ajoliveira.org (the same).

If you want to go directly to the section, click here (http://ajoliveira.com/ajoliveira/uk/photo)

Most of the photos were made using the fixed iso mode, and mostly at 64ISO. If you care to maintain ISO between 64 and 200, minimal noise is bound to pop up. So, while you don't get your hands on the next generation of low-power high sensivity cmos sensors, extract the best out of what you have, or buy something like the samsung gx20 or pentax K20D if you have space to carry that stuff plus the optics with you, money to buy it, patience and time for raw conversions...and still, it is not really a polished thing, it is just coming, but they have turned noise reduction almost off.

By the way, who said this thread is dead? ;-)

[ajoliveira]

Well, I am satisfied with S800FD, with the following exceptions:

1. On low light situations auto-focus is a problem, manual focus is another (bigger) problem, the designer of that mode was most certainly sado-masochist, and a "go to infinity" setting in manual focus mode would be a gift from heaven, at least for landscape and sky photos.

2. One has to select spot measurement for landscape with a substantial quantity of sky, the exposure algorithm is not suited to that, to avoid over-exposure. The alternative is manually compensate 1 point. So, back and forth, back and forth...

3. One has to use P mode to fix camera ISO, auto modes use unbelievably high ISOs, that most certainly accounts for the (un)popularity of this camera.

If you understand the above, the camera is usable and the quality is surprising...

[rdub202]

well, upon reading the review of the 8000fd here on the site i figured out that there was a multi shot setting.

i am pretty excited about that and looking forward to my race this weekend to get some cool continuous shots.

wish there was more activity here, ill probably start posting in the 6000 thread

[travist]

Took a ride with my wife she had her s8000 and i had my d-40. here are some of her pics

[travist]

here is another

[travist]

Here is a vineyard.

[timmillah]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3626/3368267937_76d12594a3_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3592/3368267507_1c40d1e2c4_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3610/3369092552_de4017deac_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3586/3368266827_f4fd37c757_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3448/3369091950_15c1ddeb3e_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3434/3369091604_c73976123a_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3422/3368265785_8c32f66ee0_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3429/3369090820_3aee8a4992_o.jpg

Due to being laid off I finally have the time to mess around with the camera... I'm definitely getting better with it!

[ajoliveira]

Good pictures indeed, thanks, have some thumbs of my exploits. Sheep was definitely end-of line zoom.

http://ajoliveira.com/images/carneiro1.jpg

http://ajoliveira.com/images/gato1.jpg

http://www.ajoliveira.com/images/gaivota1.jpg

[ajoliveira]

ok, some more, click on the thumbnail to enlarge:

http://ajoliveira.com/images/s8000fd/t30.jpg (http://ajoliveira.com/images/s8000fd/30.jpg)

Mediterranean market (always some tendency to over-expose...)

http://ajoliveira.com/images/s8000fd/t31.jpg (http://ajoliveira.com/images/s8000fd/31.jpg)

Luna taking a nap (full zoom)

[ajoliveira]

http://ajoliveira.com/images/s8000fd/t23.jpg (http://ajoliveira.com/images/s8000fd/23.jpg)

http://ajoliveira.com/images/s8000fd/t13.jpg (http://ajoliveira.com/images/s8000fd/13.jpg)

Click to enlarge...

[ajoliveira]

Well, how about this one?

http://fiatbarchetta.org/barchetta/gen/jpg/olivenca/t135.jpg (http://fiatbarchetta.org/barchetta/gen/jpg/olivenca/135.jpg)

Click to enlarge...