Latest Fujifilm Finepix S9600 S9100 Review at Cameras.co.uk added - 5/25/2007
Fujifilm’s Finepix S9600 S9100 Review Roundup includes summaries from all main digital camera expert reviewers as they become available, company specification sheet, owners manual, Digital Camera Tracker’s unique review conclusion thermometer, and sample photos taken with the Fujifilm Finepix S9600 S9100.
Main Fujifilm Finepix S9100 Features:
- 9 megapixel
- 10.7x Optical Zoom
- ISO 1600, Low sensitivity of ISO 80
- 0.01 second shutter lag
- 2.0 inch LCD and reduced noise.
DCT Conclusion Thermometer - Fujifilm Finepix S9100
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Cameras.co.uk - 5/25/2007 - reviews the Fujifilm Finepix S9100 / 9600 and writes, “The Fuji Finepix S9600 bears a very close resemblance to a digital SLR camera. It is aimed at the serious photographer and has a wide range of features. I was impressed by my test results and the Finepix S9600 is well worth considering. It offers good value for money.”
Pocket-lint - 5/16/2007 - reviews the Fujifilm Finepix S9100 / 9600 and writes, “High-end digicams and low-end dSLR’s have a great deal of overlap both in terms of price and functions. You’ll find many similarities, including standard zoom range, mechanical zoom ring, sensitivity range and extensive exposure and processing controls. But the dSLR’s tend to offer better image quality (especially at high sensitivity settings), the flexibility of interchangeable lenses, more robust continuous shooting, superior support for RAW images, faster AF, and the benefit of an eye-level optical viewfinder. The S9100 has its advantages, including high-quality VGA-sized movies, overhead and waist-level shooting courtesy of its tilting LCD, intensified viewfinder image in dim lighting, menu operation and image playback on its eye-level EVF, built-in macro/super macro modes and freedom from dust on the image sensor.”
Steve’s Digicams - 5/1/2007 - reviews the 9 megapixel Fujifilm Finepix S9100 / 9600 and writes, “High-end digicams and low-end dSLR’s have a great deal of overlap both in terms of price and functions. You’ll find many similarities, including standard zoom range, mechanical zoom ring, sensitivity range and extensive exposure and processing controls. But the dSLR’s tend to offer better image quality (especially at high sensitivity settings), the flexibility of interchangeable lenses, more robust continuous shooting, superior support for RAW images, faster AF, and the benefit of an eye-level optical viewfinder. The S9100 has its advantages, including high-quality VGA-sized movies, overhead and waist-level shooting courtesy of its tilting LCD, intensified viewfinder image in dim lighting, menu operation and image playback on its eye-level EVF, built-in macro/super macro modes and freedom from dust on the image sensor.”
ImagingResource - 4/16/2007 - reviews the 9 megapixel Fujifilm Finepix S9100 / 9600 and writes, “I had a lot of fun shooting with the S9100. All it lacks is optical image stabilization. That may seem like a big omission these days, but the S9100 does surprisingly well without it, capturing usable images with a handheld shutter speed as low as 1/5 second. The lack of optical image stabilization does make the S9100 a very affordable long zoom, and it won’t disappoint anyone who wants to learn how to take great pictures. All the controls are there, most of them just a button away.”
LetsGoDigital - 4/16/2007 - reviews the 9 megapixel Fujifilm Finepix S9100 / 9600 and really likes the metering system. They continue to write, “The Fujifilm FinePix S9600 leaves me with mixed feelings. The camera itself is fine and feels exceptionally solid. It really seems like a camera for the serious user. This is mainly because of the lens with the real zoom ring and the fine zoom range. The FinePix S9600 will surely please both wide-angle as well as tele-lovers. Also the large amount of buttons indicates a camera for the advanced photographer. This group benefits more from buttons than a button-friendly classification. Those who know more about photography will change a setting quicker to take the right picture. Even though some buttons can be on a strange spot, you will get used to this quickly after some hours of working with the camera.”
PCAuthority - 3/27/2007 - reviews the 9 megapixel Fujifilm Finepix S9100 / 9600 and writes, “The trouble for Fujifilm is that, at $749, the S9600 is less than $200 cheaper than true D-SLRs such as Nikon’s D40. The Nikon can’t match the 9-megapixel rating of the S9600, with a mere 6-megapixel sensor, but it offers much faster performance and better image quality.”
Unbeatable - 3/6/2007 - reviews the 9 megapixel Fujifilm Finepix S9100 / 9600 and writes, “We were very impressed by the improvements on the Fuji Finepix S9600, although quite minor and minimal. The S9500 digital is a great model and with the improvements we would certainly recommend this camera. If you already have the S9500 it is probably not worth trading in, but if you are after a cheaper alternative to a digital SLR, then the Fuji Finepix S9600 has got to be the one.”
Photoxels - 2/27/2007 - reviews the 9 megapixel Fujifilm Finepix S9100 / 9600 and writes, “The Fujifilm FinePix S9100 is a well-designed long zoom digital camera with excellent handling and fast operations. It has excellent proportions and successfully captures the DSLR-like handling. A couple of often-used features are still menu-bound and would gain much in practical usability if they were more directly accessible. All in all, a very well designed and thought-out digital camera which feels and handles as you would expect a professional digital camera to.”
XyzComputing - 2/7/2007 - reviews the 9 megapixel Fujifilm Finepix S9100 / 9600 digital camera and writes, “The S9100 does have its problems though. The design features almost no changes from the last generation and it would have been nice if some things could be addressed. Some of these include a non-locking battery latch, Fujifilm’s insistence upon XD cards when SD is the clear winner, toggling RAW is buried in the menus and cannot be quickly accessed, and slow focus in low light. The camera needs to keep changing if Fujifilm wants to keep it competitive and while it is a good deal at the current price, it would be nice to see a slight decrease just so we can avoid the tempation of going with a true DSLR.”
Biosmagazine - 2/5/2007 - reviews the 9 megapixel Fujifilm Finepix S9100 / 9600 digital camera and writes, “Fujifilm’s Finepix S9600 is an excellent choice for the hobbist photographer looking to familiarise themselves with advanced features before investing in a D-SLR and lenses. The camera is well build and robust, and its 2-inch LCD monitor is useful for shooting at various difficult positions. However, it would have been nicer if the LCD was slightly bigger. Image quality throughout the lens’ range is the camera’s chief strength, however. Colour accuracy is impressive and images were sharp throughout our testing. The use of AA batteries and CompactFlash cards also helps to reduce the overall investment in the camera, should you decide to ‘upgrade’.”
Trusted Reviews - 1/30/2007 - reviews the 9 megapixel Fujifilm Finepix S9100 / 9600 digital camera and writes - “The S9600 offers only a few minor improvements to what was already an outstanding enthusiast’s camera. If you’ve already got an S9500 it’s probably not worth upgrading, but if you’re looking for a cheaper alternative to a digital SLR, or a second camera for when you don’t want to cart your whole kit around, the S9600 is the best choice on the market.”
Megapixel - 1/25/2007 - has reviewed the 9 megapixel Fujifilm Finepix S9100 / 9600 digital camera and writes - “Positives: Good JPEG image quality - Excellent colour rendition - 10.7X zoom - Powerful flash - High resolution EVF and monitor - xD and CompactFlash I/II slots - Excellent ergonomic design.”
DigiCamReview - 1/2/2007 - has reviewed the 9 megapixel Fujifilm Finepix S9100 / 9600 digital camera and writes - “The Fujifim S9600 / S9100 is an impressive 9 megapixel digital camera with a wide angle 10.7x optical zoom lens and a large 2″ display. The camera is one of very few to include ISO 1600. It has excellent responsiveness and is designed to be able to take great photos in situation the majority of cameras would fail. Although some people may be overwhelmed with the number of controls, with use and familiarity, they become almost intuitive. Particularly welcome is the pivoting screen (which could have been even better had it pivoted on both axes). The FujiFilm S9600 / S9100 is well worth considering - there are few digital cameras that offer so many options and so much quality for such a low price.”
ThinkCamera - 11/13/2006 - has reviewed the 9 megapixel Fujifilm Finepix S9600 / S9100 digital camera and writes - “Overall it’s a nice camera worth buying if you don’t want to go up to an SLR just yet. It’s feels nice in your hand and is well balanced. The buttons are placed logically and are easy to use. It takes SD or Compact Flash and you can have both in the camera at the same time so you could carry all the storage you need in camera. It uses 4 AA batteries and these last a decent amount of time. I’ve yet to go through two whole sets in a day! If you want a camera that’s a bit better than a compact, has a great zoom and macro then this is the camera for you.”
DigitalCameraReview - 11/10/2006 - has reviewed the 9 megapixel Fujifilm Finepix S9600 / S9100 digital camera and rate it 7.4 out of 10. they continue to write - “For all the other folks who could care less about a DSLR, the Fuji is an extremely attractive proposition. The camera makes great images at full auto right out of the box, so the novice photographer can expect good results on a variety of shots, while at the same time having a camera with features they can grow into and make use of as their skill/knowledge increases. For more advanced shooters, the Fuji offers the ability to customize camera functions that would have to please all but the pickiest of users.”
CNET - 10/31/2006 - has reviewed the 9 megapixel Fujifilm Finepix S9600 / S9100 digital camera and rate it 7.4 out of 10. they continue to write - ” Though high on features, Fuji’s FinePix S9100 comes up short on image quality.”
Fujifilm Finepix S9100 Sample Photos
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Fujifilm Finepix S9100 Spec Sheet
[Fujifilm Finepix S9100 Spec Sheet at Fujifilm]
Fujifilm Finepix S9100 Owners Manual
[Fujifilm Finepix S9100 Owners Manual]
Fujifilm Finepix S9100 Initial Press Release
Fujifilm today announced the release of the FinePix S9600, replacement to the critically acclaimed FinePix S9500 and the new flagship in Fujifilm’s range of ‘prosumer’ digital cameras. The new model features carefully considered modifications designed to improve image quality as well as making it easier to use and better performing in low light. Refinements include increased image sharpness, a more generous LCD screen, faster autofocus in low light and improvements to the camera’s flash capability. These features combine with existing Fujifilm technologies to result in user-friendliness more usually associated with compact digital cameras, and a performance to challenge entry-level digital SLRs.
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