Digital cameras: Fuji S9000 FinePix - good for an amateur?
Fuji S9000 FinePix - good for an amateur?
by kpaulsey - 9/18/06 11:16 AMI am a Mom, mainly taking pictures of my kids and family events. I like to take lots of candid shots, and I want to try to make them look professional, using different effects - like making the background blurry... I have a compact digital camera right now, which is great for throwing in my purse, but I'm looking for something with a little more "umph". Is this a good camera for me?
Fujifilm S9000
by snapshot2
- 9/18/06 12:06 PM
In reply to: Fuji S9000 FinePix - good for an amateur? by kpaulsey
The S9000 is a very capable camera, with an excellent lens (very sharp).
It also has the new Fujifilm CCD sensor that performs better than other cameras in low light situations.
Put it in Auto and it will appear to be a point-and-shoot, but switch to one of the manual modes and you can control the camera.
It certainly has "umph".
For anyone wanting more in a camera, it is a good choice.
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Fujifilm announced the newer S9100 about a month ago.
I don't know if it is in stores yet.
There appears to be very few changes.
Here is a look at their specifications side-by-side:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=fuji_finepixs9000z%2Cfuji_finepixs9100&show=all
Enjoy the new camera....
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Re: Fuji S9000
by Tufenuf - 9/18/06 12:33 PM In reply to: Fuji S9000 FinePix - good for an amateur? by kpaulseykpaulsey, I agree with snapshot2 on the S9000.
Another good choice which is alot cheaper but is an excellent camera is the Fuji S5200/5600. This is what I use and have no complaints at all. You can buy it for as low as $240.00 appx. on the Internet in the USA.
You can check out the link below and go thru the threads and you'll find pictures posted with both cameras.
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/forum.asp?forum=1012&page=1
Tufenuf
no IS? is that bad?
by Mooseoh - 9/19/06 4:44 PM In reply to: Re: Fuji S9000 by TufenufDoes that lack of Image Stablizer on both these camera's hinder the quality of images past 4x zoom. I heard that IS is a must if you wanna take anything at 10x zoom. I'm looking for a new camera and have passed up quite a few due to the lack of IS.
Thanks
Re: no IS? is that bad?
by Tufenuf - 9/19/06 5:15 PM In reply to: no IS? is that bad? by MooseohMooseoh, You can read the Revies for both cameras at the link below and decide for yourself.
FinePix S9000
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2005_reviews/s9000.html
FinePix S5200
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2006_reviews/fuji_s5200.html
There's also many threads pertaining to both cameras at the forum link below.
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/forum.asp?forum=1012
Tufenuf
Image Stabilization
by snapshot2 - 9/19/06 5:24 PM
In reply to: no IS? is that bad? by Mooseoh
Image Stabilization is a help with long zoom cameras.
It is difficult to hold a 10X-12X zoom steady.
You can see for yourself, next time you are in a camera store. Zoom the lens all the way out and pick out a target on the other side of the store. Watch the LCD and you will see that target dancing like a barefoot boy standing on a hot asphalt road on an August day in Texas.
Is Image Stabilization a requirement......no.
Image Stabilization has only been used on small digital cameras for about the past 3 years.
Well......Olympus had one about 6 years ago on a great 2 megapixel camera, lovingly called the UZI.
It sold for over $1,000. The UZI is a collectors item.
Tripods are nice for holding a camera steady.
And this is where the viewfinder comes in handy.
Holding a camera against you head is much steadier than holding it with two arms extended (ala LCD viewing).
Leaning against a solid object while using the viewfinder can result in a shake free image.
Selecting a fast shutter speed is also helpful.
And remember.....most of your photography will be at 3X zoom or less.
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hmm
by Mooseoh - 9/19/06 5:53 PM In reply to: Image Stabilization by snapshot2
Well if most of my photography will be at 3x zoom...maybe I'll go back to looking at the compact/ultracompact models again. Or do you know of any good 6x zoom models, I think Canon has one, the A700 I believe, but I'm turned off with the lack of video compression.
6X optical zoom.
by snapshot2 - 9/20/06 7:27 AM
In reply to: hmm by Mooseoh
There are very few 6X optical zoom cameras.
The Canon A700 and the new A710-IS and the new G7 with Image Stabilization
Kodak P880 (5.8X zoom) wide angle lens (24mm).
Panasonic LZ5 which has Image Stabilization
Fujifilm has the 5X F650
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General Comments - Summary
by vicbrasil - 9/23/06 11:56 AM In reply to: Fuji S9000 FinePix - good for an amateur? by kpaulseyI have had the S9000 since the day it came out. I like the camera and the features. As a professional photographer who travels all over the world, it is one of many cameras I use or have used. Having read all of the comments and postings, I would say go for the 5200 if you want this type of camera. But be ready to read and learn the manual. It is a very exacting camera. If you need Image Stabilization do a web search and then visit your local stores to see how they work. The S9000 has a makeshift IS, it boosts the ISO to give your camera more light. This is not what you want as it is not very effective or practical.
Carrying a tripod is smart but may not be practical if you are taking spontaneous pictures. Video compression is a toss up. Take or leave. 640x480 at 30FPS videos with the S9000 are quite good.
In my travels, I take a lot of facials, very tight photos. The camera is wonderful as I do not have to be right on top of the person. I also know how to brace myself and the camera against a wall or tree to stabilize. So I can shoot in low light levels and get good shots. I say all of these as a way to let you know that in a playground, backyard, etc., you would be able to stand away and take the shots without encroaching on the action. As the flash is powerful, you will be able to shoot even at a distance of 15 feet or so.
If you are a real amateur, find a smaller camera with presets for facials, panoramas, dusk/dawn, sports, etc. Canon, Nikon, Fuji, Olympus, all make excellent cameras.
Good luck!
Thank you!
by kpaulsey - 9/25/06 2:59 PM In reply to: General Comments - Summary by vicbrasilThank you!
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