Fujifilm's 2007 Z-series slider — 8MP CCD, internal 36-180mm stabilised zoom, dual xD/SD slot, 138g
The FinePix Z100fd was announced in July 2007 as the top of Fujifilm's style-led Z-series — slim sliding-cover compacts aimed at fashion-conscious buyers. It extended the line with a folded 5x internal zoom and image stabilisation, and sold in a range of finishes including a black 'Tuxedo' version.
An 8-megapixel CCD produces 3264x2448-pixel images through a 36-180mm-equivalent f/3.8-4.8 internal zoom that never protrudes from the 19.8mm-deep body. CCD-shift image stabilisation, face detection, ISO 64-1600 sensitivity and a 2.7-inch LCD round out the spec, with 640x480 30fps video. Storage is a dual slot taking xD-Picture Card or SD/SDHC, and the camera weighs just 138g.
It suits buyers who want a genuinely pocketable CCD compact with more reach than typical 3x rivals; the sliding lens cover doubles as the power switch and there is nothing to snag. The slow-ish aperture and small sensor mean indoor shots lean on the flash, and controls are minimal by design.
Check the sliding front cover operates smoothly and still switches the camera on, as the mechanism is the model's characteristic wear point. The dual card slot means cheap SD/SDHC cards work fine. Confirm the proprietary battery charges and inspect the LCD; stabilisation should audibly engage in stabilised modes.