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Fuji FinePix S8100fd
Fuji FinePix S8100fd
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HQ Grade: B
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
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Roy Krantz (rdk59) 1 pts
December 27, 2008 10:44 PM
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Can a filter be screwed on the Fuji 8100fd lens?

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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58443 pts
January 2, 2009 12:23 AM
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From what I've read:

"For those who like to be able to add a polaroid (or other) filter on, it is not apparent whether the lens is threaded or, as seems to be the case, if the concentric rings are just part of the internal inner lens barrel construction. It does have a "38.1mm diameter" label printed on the outside barrel which is usually put there only if the lens accepts filters. But then "38.1 mm" is quite small and is not a regular filter diameter."

So I would say it's unlikely. Which is very irresponsible, as a good 1A skylight filter is great for protecting your lens elements from impact damage. I can't tell you how many times I've thrashed a 1A filter and saved the lens in the process.
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jimbo 1 pts
May 13, 2009 8:13 AM
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I have an s8100fd, and the lens is threaded. I am planning on buying some macro filters, and so i haven't tried the threading yet, but i'm sure its standard.
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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58443 pts
May 13, 2009 11:22 PM
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Here's the thing. You will probably have to get a stepdown ring- if it exists to 38.1 - and you already have an issue with clarity and light loss by adding a macro converter in the first place.
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SteveB 2 pts
May 18, 2009 11:13 AM
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I have the SRB Griturn adapter and use a standard 52mm filter. However, it does produce some vignetting, visible at each corner at the widest angle (default power on) setting. It seems to affect almost 10% of the lens range. I got rid of it by filing a groove into the adapter at each of the 4 "corners", marked with the adapter firmly screwed onto the lens. After that modification, it works a treat!
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Roy Krantz (rdk59) 1 pts
May 18, 2009 11:16 AM
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Thank you all... I ended up getting the Panasonic Lumix FZ28. It's a great camera.
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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58443 pts
May 19, 2009 2:54 PM
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I like that, SteveB. Just a note though that any modifications can void any warranties. But it certainly shows out of the box thinking!
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SteveB 2 pts
May 19, 2009 4:23 PM
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In my case though, the modifications were just to a £12 adapter, nothing had to be done to the camera itself. Did bug me that you would always see the interference when you first switched the camera on - That's really what made me go out of the box :-)
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Frank Duncan 1 pts
June 15, 2009 3:15 PM
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A standard 38mm/52mm adapter is readily available for about $10.00 on the internet. I bought one, screwed it into the camera, and could then use any of my 52mm lenses with no further effort. Just be sure that you get a 38 to 52 mm adapter, and not a 52 to 38.
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