Fujifilm's first HD-ready bridge camera — 10MP CCD, 15x 27.6-414mm zoom, 720p video, EVF and AA power.
The FinePix S2000HD, announced in August 2008, was Fujifilm's first HD-ready camera and an affordable entry in its S-series of superzoom bridge models. The HD suffix flagged its 720p movie recording and widescreen output at a time when high-definition capture was a genuine selling point in the bridge class.
It builds a 10-megapixel CCD into an SLR-styled body with a 15x zoom reaching from 27.6mm wide-angle to 414mm equivalent. Alongside the 2.7-inch LCD there is an electronic viewfinder for stable long-lens framing. It records 1280x720 HD video and 1920x1080 widescreen stills, offers dual image stabilisation combining mechanical correction with high ISO (1600 full-res, 6400 at 5MP), and runs on four AA batteries with SD/SDHC storage.
The S2000HD suits buyers who want DSLR-style handling and long reach on a small budget: the EVF, zoom rocker and chunky grip make it steadier at 414mm than any slim compact. Autofocus and shot-to-shot speed are modest by later standards, and the small CCD limits high-ISO quality, but in daylight it remains a flexible walkaround superzoom.
AA power and SD cards make this an easy bridge camera to keep running, with no proprietary battery risk. Check the EVF and rear LCD both display cleanly, run the 15x zoom through its full travel listening for grinding, and test 720p recording. Dust inside the non-removable lens and worn mode dials are the common age-related faults.