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Description from manufacturer.

The 6.3-megapixel Finepix S6000 is a advanced SLR-body-style digital camera with cutting-edge features designed to take your digital photo experience to new levels.

The new S6000 digital still camera is the first Fujifilm Finepix product to feature Face Detection, a new technology designed to significantly improve your picture taking by identifying human subjects' faces in the frame and in real time, determining the optimal focus and exposure settings for the absolute best results possible in any shooting conditions. And all of this at the touch of one button, conveniently placed on the back of the camera body for easy access. Behind Fujifilms Face Detection Technology is a newly developed LSI chip combined with patented software that allows the Finepix S6000 digital still camera to reach a level of performance in digital photography never before possible.

Fast-moving subject? No problem. Fujifilm's Picture Stabilization utilizes the heightened sensitivity of the Finepix S6000 at ISO 3200 and high-speed shutter settings to prevent camera shake or freeze subject movement, keeping blur to a minimum. This easy-to-access feature (selectable on the mode dial) lets the Finepix S6000 choose the correct light sensitivity and best-matching shutter speed automatically, for the highest quality digital pictures.

The Finepix S6000 also features the second generation of Fujifilm's Real Photo Technology. Equipped with a new eye and brain, this next generation of RPT is comprised of the newly released 6th generation Super CCD and RP Processor II. Through the eye (or lens), you now can capture more light, more efficiently, with less light loss. And the brain (or RP Processor II) receives the images with less noise. Featuring enhanced double noise reduction, the RP Processor II lets users take full advantage of the Finepix S6000s ISO 3200 sensitivity.

Other enhancements include 235K-pixel resolution 2.5-inch LCD display with CV Film for anti-glare viewing, and dual shooting mode, which takes two pictures, with and without flash, allowing you to choose the best results. Additionally, the S6000 is equipped with FujiFilms i-Flash intelligent-flash system, which adjusts flash intensity and exposure controls for truer tonality and finer detail.

The Finepix S6000 is equipped with a 28-300mm Fujinon 10.7x optical zoom lens with full manual control via the lens barrel. This high-quality Fujinon 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 having to change lenses.

What's in the box

- 4 AA type Alkaline batteries

- Shoulder Strap

- USB Cable

- A/V Cable

- Lens Cap

- Lens Cap Holder

- Lens Hood

- FinePix Viewer (Raw File converter included)

- Image Mixer VCD2 LE for FinePix

- Owner's Manual

Specifications.

- 6.3 Mega Pixels with 6th Generation Super CCD-HR Technology

- 2nd Generation of Real Photo Technology with new RP Processor II

- Face detection technology with one-touch operation

- Picture Stabilization with easy mode dial access

- Dual Shot mode

- I-Flash Intelligent Flash system

- 2.5-inch LCD for easy framing and sharing pictures

- 4 - AA battery operation (AA alkaline batteries included)

- 10.7x Optical Zoom with manual control

- 15 selectable scene position modes

- Movie Recording with Sound @ 30fps

- Internal memory (Approx 10MB) for onboard storage

- Compatible with Fujifilm xD Picture Cards for storage up to 2GB. (Optional Accessory)

Features.

New! Face Detection Technology

The new S6000fd digital still camera is the first Fujifilm FinePix product to feature Face Detection, a new technology designed to significantly improve your picture taking by identifying human subjects' faces in the frame (up to 10 faces) and in real time, determining the optimal focus and exposure settings for the absolute best results possible in any shooting conditions. Behind Fujifilm's Face Detection technology is a newly developed LSI chip combined with patented software that allows the FinePix S6000fd digital still camera to reach a level of performance in digital photography never before possible.

Picture Stabilization technology

Fast moving subject? No problem. Fujifilm's Picture Stabilization technology utilizes the heightened sensitivity of the FinePix S6000fd at ISO3200 and high-speed shutter settings to prevent camera shake or freeze subject movement, keeping blur to a minimum. This easy to access feature (selectable on the mode dial) lets the FinePix S6000fd choose the correct light sensitivity and best-matching shutter speed automatically, for the highest quality digital pictures.

Fujifilm's Real Photo technology

The FinePix S6000fd features the second generation of Fujifilm's Real Photo Technology. Equipped with a new eye and brain, this next generation of RPT is comprised of the newly released 6th generation Super CCD and RP Processor II. Through the "eye" (or lens), you now can capture more light, more efficiently, with less light loss. And the "brain" (or RP Processor II), receives the images with less noise. Featuring enhanced double noise reduction; the RP Processor II lets users take full advantage of the FinePix S6000fd's ISO 3200 sensitivity.

Fujinon Lens Technology and Zooming

The FinePix S6000fd is equipped with a 28-300mm Fujinon 10.7X optical zoom lens with full manual control via the lens barrel. This high quality Fujinon 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 having to change lenses.

i-Flash Intelligent Flash

i-Flash fine-tunes flash output for shooting with high sensitivity settings. It recognizes scene conditions and determines the optimum flash output to ensure superb results. Subjects in the foreground appear natural, and background detail is bright and clear. The difference is especially noticeable in the natural facial tones of people in your pictures, in close-ups and group photos alike.

Dual Shot Mode

Not sure whether to use your flash or not? Don't decide, let the Finepix S6000fd take both! Dual shot mode will take two pictures with one press of the S6000fd's shutter button; one with flash, to capture a bright, vivid image, and the other without flash, to capture the natural ambience of the shot's environment. Dual shot mode gives you more flexibility to assure a great picture.

Camera’s Main page.

http://www.fujifilmusa.com/JSP/fuji/epartners/digitalS6000Overview.jsp?item=I856004&dbid=856004&urltype=overview&NavBarId=I856004

Camera’s Strengths and Weakness base on professional and user reviews.

Strengths.

Image Quality.

- Excellent resolution and sharpness makes very good to excellent photo quality.

- Class leading high ISO performance, especially if pictures are made in RAW and post-processed. This makes the camera a great option for low light conditions.

- Archives low noise from ISO 100 to 400. At ISO 800 little noise is visible. ISO 1600-3200 are usable but requires additional noise reduction post-process.

- When compared to other super zoom with noisy pictures above ISO200, the ability to shoot at ISO 400 to 1600 with low noise compensates lack of real optical image stabilizer.

- Nicely saturated colors.

- The 6MP resolution is well-suited to the size of the chip.

Lens.

- 10.7X zoom lens with highly versatile 28-300mm zoom range.

- Low distortion lens with excellent edge-to-edge performance.

- Threaded lens for optional filters, wide angle (WL-FXS6) and telephoto converters.

- Wide-angle mechanical zoom lens is smooth, precise and well-made.

- The 28mm wide angle provides excellent coverage for landscapes and in tight internal spaces.

- Non removable lens means sensor is safe from dust, so no need to remove lenses to clean it.

Speed.

- Very low shutter lag.

- Great focusing speed.

- Fast and responsive operation.

- The photo lag time and refresh rate is better than most Cameras.

Controls.

- Comprehensive and intuitive photographic controls and menus.

- Full manual control.

Battery Use.

- Above average battery life.

- Uses AA batteries which are easily found anywhere and anytime.

- Accepts Ni-hm rechargeable AA batteries.

Flash.

- Powerful flash performance.

- Redeye is not a problem with this camera.

- Strong AF-assist lamp which is very good for low light focusing.

- Very capable i-Flash producing attractive flash shots.

- Control over flash intensity.

- It's "Slow Syncro" flash mode takes natural looking pictures without the usual harshness of flash exposures.

Movie Mode.

- Nice movie mode with good resolution; zoom can be used while filming.

- Fairly fast focus (especially towards the wide end of the zoom range)

Options.

- Fast and effective face detection system, great for shooting portraits or groups of people in social situations; can also be used in playback mode.

- Face detection ensures focus and exposure.

- Playback face detection shows close-ups for verification.

- Manual zooming via rubberized ring around lens barrel is simple and effective.

- Manual zoom is also excellent for silent zooming while in movie mode.

- Helpful "Natural Light & With Flash" function.

- Manual Focus Ring with One-Touch AF makes manual focusing simple and easy.

- Programmed AE mode with Program Shift.

- Area AF with 49 positions for easy off-center focus.

- Full exposure flexibility and many features make this camera perfect for learning and growing in digital photography.

- Live view of histogram is available for composing pictures.

- Great manual mode which is not available in other similar super zoom cameras.

- Ability to Shoot in RAW format which allows huge flexibility in editing and adjusting parameters like white balance, sharpness, color, Noise reduction, color curve, etc. This is essential for professional-looking pictures.

LCD and EVF

- Large 2.5 inches LCD screen visible in bright outdoor light and dimly lit rooms.

- Great LCD resolution with 235k pixels giving Bright and sharp image.

- LCD gains up very well in low-light.

- Very smooth LCD and EVF refresh rate.

Construction.

- SLR-style body with manual zoom and focus rings.

- Very good looking camera. Its Professional look resembles a DSLR.

- Camera feels light but sturdy too, and has an excellent grip.

- The fixed lens comes with a nice hood and allows the use of polarizer filters for creative control.

Others.

- USB 2.0 High Speed support.

- Amazingly low price for the lens and sensor quality.

- For the quality and features this camera offers, an average US$ 300.00 is an excellent value.

- Good software package. RAW editor is included for editing RAW images.

Weakness.

Image Quality.

- High contrast tone curve tends to clip shadows or highlights.

- Noise reduction and JPEG artifacts (when viewed at 100%) at all settings from ISO 400 and up.

- ISO 1600 / 3200 JPEGS are not as good as those given by the Finepix F30 (can be solved by shooting RAW)

- JPEGs are slightly over-sharpened, can look a little over-processed (can be solved by adjusting sharpness to soft)

- Auto white balance is not great under artificial light.

- In camera Noise deduction system produces slight loss of detail at ISO 800. The loss of details is more pronounced at ISO 1600 and 3200.

- Chromatic aberrations may be present.

- The camera doesn't produce its best pictures in Auto mode, so to get full advantage of the camera P, S, A and M modes are needed to be understood.

- Auto and Natural modes has the tendency to use high ISO.

Lens.

- No optical image stabilization which help for long zoom pictures. Instead the camera offers Picture Stabilization mode which boosts ISO and degrades quality.

Speed.

- Full shutter speed range only available in full manual (M) mode.

- Slow shot-to-shot speed when capturing RAW images.

- Bust mode is slow and at fast Continuous Mode the buffer is limited to only to 3 shots.

- Impossibility to disable post-shot review meaning that is required to wait 2 or more seconds before the camera is ready to take another picture; thereby eliminating any speed advantage of using higher speed memory or RAW mode.

Controls.

- Needs a command dial.

- White balance, metering, raw mode and other options are hidden in menus.

Flash.

- No hot-shoe for additional more powerful flash.

Movie Mode.

- Hard to control zoom lens in movie mode.

Options.

- FinePix Studio software doesn't let the user to control noise reduction.

- No ability to set a top at ISO400 in Auto ISO mode (like in the Finepix F30).

- Shutter-priority limits shutter speed to 4 Seconds.

- No way to disable post-shot review in single-shot mode.

- There's no delete button in playback mode, to delete you have to go through the menu.

- There is no way to delete a picture immediately after taking it.

- Shallow depth of field (isolate subject from background) is not easy to archive.

- Face detection won’t work if the subject turns sideways or if is covering its eyes or mouth.

- Unable to adjust the WB in the AUTO mode - only for one of the P, A, S and M modes.

Construction.

- Battery compartment doesn't lock so it may pop open.

- Tripod mount is made of plastic.

- Little amount of built-in memory, only 10 MB.

- The camera is big and bulky.

LCD and EVF

- No tilting LCD for easier different positions shooting.

- The resolution of the Electronic View Finder (EVF) is only 135K pixels so it is not very sharp. It would have been better if it have optical viewfinder.

- The colors in the viewfinder are shifted a little to the blue side.

Others.

- The camera uses xD Picture card as storage media. They are more expensive and are limited to 2 GB. Other formats offer more storage like the Compact Flash with 8 GB and the Secure Digital with 4 GB.

Professional Reviews.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/FujifilmS6000fd/

This is a Professional review about the camera. The ISO Performance of the S6000fd is compared with the Canon S3IS and Sony H2.

http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/fuji/finepix_s6000fd-review/