The FinePix S8000fd, like its popular S6500 predecessor, features a stylish lightweight, compact yet sturdy body, but with a significantly boosted feature set, including a hugely versatile 18x optical zoom (27-486mm), CCD-shift image stabilisation, 8 megapixel resolution and Fujifilm's ultra-fast Face Detection technology.
This is the camera that a lot of students will want to use as it feels and works like an SLR but without the inconvenience of a detachable lens. If you then add Fuji's enhanced picture taking aids like red-eye removal, real photo technology and bright f2.8 lens this is the most versatile camera for educators to consider during 2008.
Key features:
* 8 MP
* 2.7 inch LCD
* 18x optical zoom (27-486mm)
* Face detection
* Picture stabilization
* ISO 100-3200/6400 (at 4MP only)
* 16 scene modes
* Full manual control
* 58MB internal memory
* Takes xD & SD cards
* Fuji's Real Photo Technology
* 4x AA Batteries