Sorry to send you all round the twist with my inquires. My original thread was to inquire about the 100fd and 8100fd because of their similar pricing. With Parampitas help on aperture control I have narrow it down to 8100fd. The reason I hopped onto this thread entitled Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd was to see some reviews on it. But like I said in my previous inquiry all I can see is more reviews on 8000fd. When you all meet for your kopi session with your 8000 and 8100 how about comparing similar shots? That way I will be getting more of your two cents and soon will be able to afford the S100fs, like Jaybaokong suggest. Thanks anyway for all your help.