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Fujifilm F100FD just released on yesterday in Japan and I have the privilege to be the among the first to get my hands on one!
The box…
Front view…
Rear view…
Ok…I knew the above are meaningless…I will update with some actual photo tests at various ISO later…getting tired already today… 😛
For your information, the available ISO setting from Fujifilm F100FD are:
- ISO400
- ISO800
- ISO1600
- ISO3200
Wait for my update “tomorrow”… 😉
Sorry for the late in updating, here’s the continuation of the review:
ISO Test
I tested on my baby’s toy, quite dim in my room during the test, shutter speed is very low so pardon me for the blury photos.
All shots below are 100% crop near center and shadow area of the following photo (EXIF instacts):
ISO400 (below)
ISO800 (below)
ISO1600 (below)
ISO3200 (below)
F100FD starts with ISO400, you can’t go below it. ISO400 produces very clean photo, which is definitely much better than many other P&S digital camera out there. ISO800 is still very clean, actually even better than my Nikon D200 at ISO800!
ISO1600 is still usable but ISO3200 for me is too bad…must avoid.
Sorry, I am not sure if Noise Reduction is ON or OFF, I took the shot as default setting in the camera, as if I am a noob not knowing how/what to change in the camera. Bought one, take photo straight away.
Distortion Test
I use a simple method to test the distortion, metal slide curtains.
At wide angle (I added some lines for you to see how much distortion in comparison)
At telephoto (little to no distortion)
Macro
Macro setting in F100FD is quite limited. See shots below:
Without Macro Setting, below is the closest I can go to get focus:
With Macro Setting, I can go closer to the subject but still not much:
Face Detection
Yes, this is probably one of the biggest selling point of Fujifilm F100FD! Improved Face Detection technology that your model do not need to face you directly and the camera can still detect the face! Side view of your subject will still trigger the camera face detection. You will be able to see a movable green rectangular on the LCD screen, if your mode moves, the green box will move with the face as well. Very neat and handy design for sure!
Flash Exposure
Shot below is with flash ON. I think F100FD does a great job in giving the right flash without overexposing the subject. However, like all built in flash camera, shadow is harsh.
Summary
ISO performance of Fujifilm F100FD is impressive. Price is attractive at around US$350~400, face detection technology is great, idiot proof and will not get background sharp models blurred photos anymore!
Exposure and flash exposure deliver by the camera is spotted on!
Macro photography is limiting though, as you can’t go very near to your subject.
Some people asked about the comparison to Fujifilm F31FD or other cameras, sorry I do not have access to the cameras at the time of the test so I can’t do comparison.
HIGH RECOMMENDED for those who want a pocket size P&S that has very useble ISO upto 1600!
Update (31st March 2008):
Here’s photos of the Black version of Fujifilm F100FD. It feels very elegant in hand! Definitely no cheap P&S feel!
For those who are interested you can order it at:
Is it better than the F31?
Yeah, make sure you do comparitive shots, directly pitting the f30/f31 against the f100 in low light, high iso conditions.
I would like to see lighting such as a dim candle-lit room at iso 800, 1600, and 3200; also listing shutterspeed.
I am also very interested to know if the f100’s smaller aperture of 3.3 compared to 2.8 on the f30, has reduced its low light capabilities.
Please also post some tests to compare the ‘dynamic range’ of the camera, that fuji alleges has been raised by ‘400%’. Maybe taking a photo of a monitor or TV screen could help with this test? because cameras tend to generate way too much contrast (hence destroying dynamic range) in this situation.
First-hand reviews were a bit disappointing… I hope they have fixed the problems in time… We´ll see.
“You are reading World’s First! Fujifilm F100FD Review”
Where is the review then?
Sorry, got a bit busy recently. Will post the “short” review ASAP.
Thanks.
Sorry for the delay, finally I have managed to complete my “short and simple” review of Fujifilm F100FD. Hope you guys enjoy reading.
Thanks. 🙂
Are you sure the camera starts at 400 ISO? I thought it was 100 like on all previous fuji (and others)?
Hi Arinel,
I checked again the specifications:
Auto ISO (Standard, 3200, 1600, 800, 400)
Selectable ISO (100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*, 12800*)
* ISO 3200 & ISO 6400 available at 3MP or lower resolution
I was testing the camera at Auto ISO setting, so it starts at ISO400.
Thanks. It means that obviously one can decide at which ISO level a picture will be taken (if one leaves the totally automatic settings).
As probably other readers here, what would interest me would be a comparison between the f100fd and the f31fd (or the f30).
But thanks again.
Hi, can you add some Wide Dynamic Range samples and some shots at iso 3200 6400 and the new ultra high iso 12800?
Tanks for the reviews, bye
can you post a picture of a dark area at ISO1600 and ISO3200. I read that there is a pink band appearing at the side of the photo. It even appears at ISO400.
Also, the barrel distortion of this camera is really bad at the sides too.
Barrel distortion is quite bad at wide angle. For telephoto, looks ok.
I will try to take some high ISO shots soon…
By the way, I tried out the BLACK version last night. It is really cool! Black looks very elegant than the silver version. Will post some photos later. 🙂
Thank you for this review! I was searching like a crazy one for a review 🙂 I hope you can also take a picture in the 6500 ISO because I think this is the same quality as the 1600 in the F30/31 .
When the light is not so good it starts whith higher ISO in AUTO-Modus . logical… (-;
I’m a Fuji user, let me clarify that Auto(400) thing for you 🙂
The Auto(400) means the camera will automatically select the ISO between 100 – 400 for you, but won’t go beyond 400. Same for Auto(800), Auto(1600), etc.
Thanks for the review.. do you have problems with the dreaded “Pinkish Band” issue? take a look at the dpreview forums for the problem, it seems widespread around the world. I’m surprised you didn’t see it on your camera. Basically shoot a darkish low light scene with iso 400 or higher and see whether you get a pink band on the left side of the image…
Hi Jason,
Thank you for commenting.
I have heard about banding issue on Nikon DSLR as well, did not see it from the quick review test photos that I shot.
Perhaps it is there in the F100FD, but I don’t think it matters that much. Banding is a common issue when a sensor pushing its sensitivity to a higher level. I don’t think it is that obvious in the F100FD, at least I didn’t notice it… 😛
Hi KhoKing,
Does the Shutter Speed show on the LCD after half press the shutter button?
thanks.
this review is a joke he does not no how to operate camera, and there are no comparisions. the worts is the blurry teast shot
No bob 123:
The “worts” is an inability to spell “worst”. Come back when they finish tooching yuoo how to spurl.
Hi bob 123,
Thank you for your comment. I will try improve in future.
Hi Bunstugfer,
Thank you for your comment.
Hi deegos,
I don’t have the camera with me now, but I don’t remember seeing the shutter speed on the LCD when pressing the shutter.
Hi deegos,
The shutter speed is shown when pressing half.
Ronald, thanks for the info. glad to hear that.
KhoKing, thanks for the review.
still cant fight with F31fd –> http://imapnet.com/boren/F31vsF100/
I bought this because I hoped it would be an upgrade from my favorite digital camera, the Fujifilm F30. Unfortunately, it is not better overall.