For middle range shutter fans, the FinePix S1000fd comes with a 10 megapixel CCD, 12x optical zoom and face detection. In addition, it’s Panorama mode captures and combines max 3 consecutive shots into one master wide angle photo.

Fuji S1000fd Specifications

  • 10 Megapixels
  • 12x optical zoom/5.7x digital zoom
  • Auto Focus with Face detection
  • AVI Movie Mode with mono sound
  • 256-zone metering with Face Detection
  • ISO Levels 64-3200
  • JPEG file format
  • 2.7-inch LCD with 97% coverage
  • xD (16MB – 2GB), SD, SDHC, and 24MB Internal memory
  • 4 AA, Ni-MH rechargeable or Lithium batteries

This camera is ranked

  • 24th of 84 in 9 and 10 Megapixels
  • 4th of 37 in Fuji
  • 9th of 73 in $150 – $200
  • 9th of 55 in Extended Zoom

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