Consumer Electronic Net has reviewed the 9 megapixel Fujifilm FinePix S9000 / S9500 and here’s the verdict - “After using the camera for a week, I have yet to find anything that I don’t like with the unit. The lens motor did seem a bit loud, but this is probably due to the fact that this unit is a review unit that has been around the block a few times. The S9000 has the right heft and size (5×3.7×5.1, around 32 oz with batteries) to it that you won’t introduce too much shake into your shots unless you are working closer to the 300mm focal length, in which case you’d use a tripod anyway.”
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Panasonic Lumix FZ30 and Fujifilm FinePix S9000 and here’s the bottom line.
“In the end, both the FZ30 and the S9000 are very convenient cameras - easy to carry, with complete manual controls and long zoom ranges. For users who are content with their speed and image quality, they’ll handle many, many shooting situations quite effectively. The choice between the two again comes down to priority: if you need the additional wide angle capability and prefer to shoot available light, the choice would have to be the S9000. However, if you’re drawn to the all-in-one element of the cameras and don’t want to haul around a tripod, the FZ30’s effective image stabilization, superior optical and color performance, and additional durability are all far beyond the S9000. Particular needs aside, for $70 less, the Panasonic FZ30 is clearly the stronger value.”
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Fujifilm FinePix S9000 / S9500 and rate it 83 out of 100. They write -
“If you do not want the expense of a Digital SLR camera then the Fuji Finepix S9500 could be the answer you are looking for. It has a great set of features and takes good photos. I was especially impressed with its work indoors is less than perfect light. This is certainly a camera for someone who is serious about photography rather than someone with a passing interest.”
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Bytesector has completed their review of the 9 megapixel Fujifilm FinePix S9000 and here’s their conclusion. “With glaring weaknesses like the quality of optics on point-and-shoots, as well as the very high image noise, it’s hard for me to recommend this camera unless you absolutely need the 9 megapixel sensor for print purposes. For the cost, you could spend a bit more and get your hands on a Pentax *ist or a Nikon D50 with lens. You’ll get a camera capable of higher quality images with less noise, as well as the ability to upgrade and switch between any number of lenses.”
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Camera Labs has a new review of the 9 megapixel Fujifilm FinePix S9000 and here’s the verdict - “Fujifilm’s answer to image stabilisation is high sensitivity, and this was one area where we expected to find compromised noise levels. In practice though noise levels on the S9500 were surprisingly low, delivering good results up to 400 ISO and respectable performance at 800 ISO. At 1600 ISO, artifacts had become clearly visible - see last image on Gallery page - but all-in-all it’s a useful facility to have and an impressive result for a camera with a physically small sensor and high resolution.
In terms of actual handling the S9500 certainly feels quite responsive, but was not as quick as most budget digital SLRs for startup or continuous shooting. Manual focusing also remains easier with a proper SLR, although there are of course compositional benefits to a tilting screen with a live view, not to mention having a movie mode. It’s a pity the S9500’s screen wasn’t fully-twistable like several of its rivals though.”
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Biosmagazine has reviewed the 9 megapixel Fujifilm FinePix S9000 and here’s their conclusion. “In our tests the FinePix S9500 was comfortable to use, robust, and relatively easy to use - although we have seen much better menu systems. Captured images contained and a good level of detail and colour considering the small physical size of the sensor, and Fujifilm has got noise levels under control, too (except for ISO 1600). It didn’t quite approach the quickness or low light/high ISO prowess of most digital SLRs, but certainly performed well enough to suit the needs of most amateur photographers. The flash hot-shoe permits the use of powerful external strobes, and it even offers a threaded cable-release socket on its shutter button.”
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Imaging Resource has a new review of the Fujifilm FinePix 9000/9500 and here is their opinion. “As time goes on, the falling prices of digital SLRs make it harder and harder for high-end all-in-one cameras to find a place in the market. That said though, the Fujifilm FinePix S9000 makes a pretty compelling case for itself, offering an excellent 10.7x zoom lens (that extends to a very useful wide angle equivalent focal length of 28mm) and loads of resolution at a price a hundred dollars or more less than the least expensive d-SLR equipped with only a modest 3x zoom. It doesn’t quite approach the quickness or low light/high ISO prowess of most d-SLRs, but certainly does well enough in these areas to suit the needs of most amateur photographers. A flash hot-shoe permits the use of powerful external strobes, and it even offers a threaded cable-release socket on its shutter button. (Why more digital camera makers don’t offer this is beyond us, it can’t cost more than a few pennies to add to a camera, and is very useful for all sorts of situations where you don’t want to jostle the camera by pressing the shutter button.) Control-wise, the Fuji S9000 offers a full range of exposure modes from fully automatic to fully manual, with program, aperture-priority and shutter-priority in between, as well as a good handful of useful scene modes.
This is a camera that a pure novice can start with and grow into as their skills mature. No camera is perfect, and the S9000 has its own set of foibles, but on balance, it’s a great choice for enthusiast photographers on a budget. A Dave’s Pick for its good build, smooth operation, rich feature set, and affordable price. (Oh yeah — it takes great pictures too!).”
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Digital Camera Buyer has reviewed the 9 megapixel Fujifilm FinePix 9000/9500 and this is what they had to say. “For those users in search of a DSLR in prosumer guise, we suggest that you look elsewhere. Although the FinePix S9000 has no serious problems to speak of, it does carry a few too many weaknesses to reinvigorate the prosumer market singlehandedly.”
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