Fujifilm
Finepix S9000 9MP Digital Camera with 10.7x Wide Optical Zoom Description.
Product Description:
From the Manufacturer
Fujifilm has added another "first" to its imaging legacy with the
introduction of the SLR-styled FinePix S9000 digital camera, the
world's first nine megapixel model for advanced amateur
photographers.
Advanced digital photographers have been eagerly awaiting this
addition to Fujifilm's popular S-series line. The FinePix S9000
digital camera boasts 9.0 effective megapixels that capture up to
3,488 x 2,616 recorded pixels (9.12 million)--the highest
resolution of any consumer-grade camera on the market as of Summer
2005.
While these record-breaking numbers are impressive alone,
Fujifilm understands there is more to a great digital picture than
resolution. It is this understanding, along with its rich history
of photographic excellence, which drove Fujifilm to incorporate
its groundbreaking Real Photo Technology into the FinePix S9000.
The company's latest innovation matches the nine megapixel, 5th
Generation Super CCD HR sensor with a super-sharp Fujinon lens and
the RP
Processor technology
found currently in the critically-acclaimed FinePix F10 digital camera.
A hallmark of Fujifilm's Real Photo Technology is
its ability to reduce the amount of graininess or "noise" in digital
pictures. This noise is often apparent in high-resolution photos,
particularly those shot at high ISO-equivalent sensitivities. With Real
Photo Technology, the FinePix S9000 can take pictures at ISO 1600--at full
resolution. Other benefits of Real Photo Technology include speed of
operation (the FinePix S9000 has a high-speed start-up time of only 0.8
second with shutter lag down to 1/100 second) and longer battery life.
In addition to offering low noise processing, the
new FinePix S9000 is equipped with a bevy of features that will appeal to
the photo hobbyist. One of those features is a world-class Fujinon 10.7x
wide-angle optical zoom lens that is the equivalent of having a 28-300mm
zoom on a 35mm camera. This zoom range is ideal for a wide variety
shooting situations and thus makes the purchase of additional lenses
unnecessary.
Other features appealing to the photo hobbyist
include:
Mode dial with
multiple settings, including Anti-Blur that automatically adjust the
camera's ISO settings to combat camera shake and blur and Natural Light
for more natural looking photos, particularly in low light
A manual zoom that along with the auto exposure
and auto focus functions, are operational during full frame
(VGA-quality; 30 fps) movie capture
The ability to shoot in the RAW file format
A Super Macro Mode for pictures up to 0.4
inches
Hot shoe and syncronizing terminal for external
flash
Live histogram exposure setting checks prior to
shooting
In-camera highlight warning function that
alerts the user to "overexposed" areas of just-taken pictures
Strong auto-focus assist illuminator for
quicker focusing in low light
Tilting LCD for high and low-angle shooting;
adjustable LCD and electronic viewfinder; frame rates of 30 frames per
second or 60 frames per second for smoother viewing
Dual media slot accepts xD Picture card and
CompactFlash/Microdrive
Framing pictures through the FinePix S9000's LCD as
well as its video features should be of particular interest to many
advanced amateur digital photographers who want all the controls of a
digital SLR camera but are hesitant to lose some of the convenient and
useful features commonly found in point-and-shoot cameras. The FinePix
S9000 offers the best of both worlds: the photographic controls of a DSLR
and the movie mode and LCD framing capabilities of the point-and-shoots.
Product Description
The Fuji FinePix S9000 Digital Camera leaves similar cameras behind. The
powerful CCD sensor delivers clearer, sharper pictures. Its new Real Photo
technology features deliver higher sensitivity, improved resolution, and
increased signal/noise ratio. With its incredible 9.0 Megapixel
resolution, and its advanced photo modes, get superior photos with less
effort. The S9000 also features a 10.7x wide-angle optical zoom with a
focal range of equivalent 28mm - 300mm, compared to 35mm. In Super Macro
Mode, the S9000 can focus clearly as close up as 0.4".
The S9000 has all the angles covered -- its tilting 1.8" LCD screen makes
it easy to frame your shot in a variety of positions. With the LCD gain
control, you'll be able to preview your pictures in bright or low-light
conditions. High-Speed Mode for capturing moving subjects easily New 10.7x
wide angle optical zoom with manual control ring (28-300mm) Low-noise 1600
ISO with anti-shake/freeze frame shutter speeds Ultra-high electronic
resolution through lens viewfinder Multiple shooting and control modes -
Auto, Manual, Macro, Super Macro, Movie, Burst and Continuous Choose from
5 pre-programmed Scene Position modes Supports xD-Picture Cards, CF cards
or Micro-Drives FinePix Viewer downloads photos to a PC each time you
connect PictBridge lets you transfer directly to compliant printers
Includes 4 AA alkaline batteries
Product Reviews:
Everything I Wanted,
October 8, 2005 Reviewer: R. J. Paquin
I spent my first day with the S9000 at the Chicago Botanic Gardens,
shooting on full automatic to determine the baseline performance, and I
could not be happier. I've uploaded a few shots to the image gallery, all
done at 9MP(F) using Macro. Very pleased with the results. I own the
S3000, making this upgrade an easy purchase decision.
The controls are easy to use, though the menus can be a bit tiresome
(probably more so when you're switching modes). The ring zoom control is a
nice new touch, as well as the addition of a second memory card slot. I
got about 150 shots out of the set of included alkalines, then switched to
rechargeables for about that many more (and haven't gotten a battery low
warning on the rechargeables, yet).
I'll leave it to the "pros" to provide a feature-by-feature breakdown. But
this amateur is very pleased that Fuji has once again produced a camera
that makes me look like I know what I'm doing.
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Great Pictures, April 8, 2006
Reviewer: S. Akundi
I have very limited photography experience. I had polaroid 2 MP camaera
and wanted to replace it with latest one then I found this deal on Fuji
S9000. I am extremly satisfied with photos.I got within 3 days from amazon
and tested immediately with auto settings. Photos are great. I love this
deal.
