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10/20/2005 05:09:49 PM · #1 |
Anybody familiar with this one? It's relatively new - I think it came out in July. IT's marketed outside the US as the S9500. I've done some reading up on it and it sounds promising to me. I don't see it listed on the website, but maybe that's cause nobody has one. With my 3 megapixel S3000, I've taken some decent shots, so with all the perks this one has, I'm wondering. Hmmmmm
Just hoping somebody knows or knows someone who has one.
Judy
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10/20/2005 05:39:38 PM · #2 |
| Judy - I did a quick search on the dpreview forums and found quite a bit of info, didn't check it out too deeply but it looks like there's a lot there and some sample shots. Also, dcresource has a review up, don't know if that's one of the one's you've read. |
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10/20/2005 07:11:25 PM · #3 |
As far as I know it just came out!! I just received this link from Fujifilm, and I found it at B&H PhotoVideo.
It has everything I wish for a non DSLR camera. I hope it to be my next purchase!!
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By the way, it is the same model as the S9500 and I think we already have some users at DPC with it.
Message edited by author 2005-10-20 19:12:49.
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10/21/2005 12:31:17 AM · #4 |
I'm hunting for a good deal. LOL Usually hard to find when something is new. I have found several for a little less than $599 but I'll keep looking. Thanks for the info!
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10/21/2005 04:52:01 AM · #5 |
Got a real-time histogram too, sweet. Looks like a very nice camera in that category. Seems to have manual focus on the lens barrel, a REAL improvement over using the dinky little wheel...
Robt.
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10/21/2005 05:56:40 AM · #6 |
Not that I don't like the specs for this beast, I do indeed, but... what's the difference with an EOS350D plus a Sigma 18-200mm lens? I went the latter way and don't regret it at all.
Ok, you lose 1Mpix (does it matter at all? ;), "making movies", live histogram, and a few other things, but you gain on noise (I mean NO noise), image quality, speed... many important things to me!
What do you think? Play devil's advocate to make me sell the Canon and go the Fuji way... or maybe I can make you go Canon (or Nikon or any DSLR for the matter) :D
(I've had a Fuji before, sold my S5000 because I couldn't stand the noise. Nice camera otherwise)
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10/21/2005 06:10:54 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by carlos:
Not that I don't like the specs for this beast, I do indeed, but... what's the difference with an EOS350D plus a Sigma 18-200mm lens? I went the latter way and don't regret it at all.
Ok, you lose 1Mpix (does it matter at all? ;), "making movies", live histogram, and a few other things, but you gain on noise (I mean NO noise), image quality, speed... many important things to me!
What do you think? Play devil's advocate to make me sell the Canon and go the Fuji way... or maybe I can make you go Canon (or Nikon or any DSLR for the matter) :D
(I've had a Fuji before, sold my S5000 because I couldn't stand the noise. Nice camera otherwise) |
Cost, for one. Half the cost of the EOS setup, roughly. Size and weight for another. Quite a bit smaller and lighter. These are REALLY small compared to a dSLR, even a very compact one like the 350xt. Zero dust issues, for a third, since the lens isn't removeable.
I went up from my Coolpix 5700 (similar to this Fuji) to the 20D for the resons you describe, plus the ability to go MUCH wider, but sometimes I miss the sheer simplicity of that little baby of mine. No lenses to change, no need to haul around a big bag, just grab it and go.
Robt.
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10/21/2005 07:02:30 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by bear_music:
Originally posted by carlos:
Not that I don't like the specs for this beast, I do indeed, but... what's the difference with an EOS350D plus a Sigma 18-200mm lens? I went the latter way and don't regret it at all.
Ok, you lose 1Mpix (does it matter at all? ;), "making movies", live histogram, and a few other things, but you gain on noise (I mean NO noise), image quality, speed... many important things to me!
What do you think? Play devil's advocate to make me sell the Canon and go the Fuji way... or maybe I can make you go Canon (or Nikon or any DSLR for the matter) :D
(I've had a Fuji before, sold my S5000 because I couldn't stand the noise. Nice camera otherwise) |
Cost, for one. Half the cost of the EOS setup, roughly. Size and weight for another. Quite a bit smaller and lighter. These are REALLY small compared to a dSLR, even a very compact one like the 350xt. Zero dust issues, for a third, since the lens isn't removeable.
I went up from my Coolpix 5700 (similar to this Fuji) to the 20D for the resons you describe, plus the ability to go MUCH wider, but sometimes I miss the sheer simplicity of that little baby of mine. No lenses to change, no need to haul around a big bag, just grab it and go.
Robt. |
Hi Rob,
Let me elaborate on your points:
Cost: Sure this can be the hardest part. At BH's prices, the setup I proposed is $1114.95, $414.95 more that the S9000. I agree it may be quite steep for some people, but remember poor man buys twice, so if your'e dreaming about a DSLR, maybe it's not that much. Save a little more (prices may go lower with time, it plays on your side), you can search for a better deal or even go secondhand...
Size: I know the're small, Y don't find the 350D + lens size obtrusive, even compared to a compact. Specifically, the S9000 is rougly the same size anyway. Din't check for weight, but ligther isn't better when it comes to cameras (to some extent) ;)
Dust: What I'm proposing is using the DRebel as a compact: no lens swapping since you have only one :D. Ok dust *will* find its way indeed, but I find it a minor issue cleaning... once a year maybe?
To me, you gain a lot in spite of some inconveniences... isn't it always that way? I'm just trying to provide a different point of view.
Don't get me wrong, I agree with you, and sometimes find myself thinking about getting an small and convenient Canon S80... wait it costs 550 bucks!!... I'll better buy a Sigma 18-50 f/2.8... You KNOW what I mean ;)
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10/21/2005 07:22:32 AM · #9 |
The Finepix S9500 (as its called in the U.K.) has just had a review by Amature Photography. It faired pretty well - noise was not an issue from what I remember. They did say the Auto Focus was slow and review of photos on the LCD also slow but unless you are shooting sports or action shots that would not be relevant. Had a Fuji FinePix S602 and I loved it, it's macro feature was incredable. If you dont want to go the way of a DSLR then I dont think you will be dissapointed with the S9000/S9500
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10/21/2005 09:12:03 AM · #10 |
Great food for thought people. I appreciate the feedback.
I'd like to see one in person and hold it, etc. I'm one of those tactile people who has to have it in my hand before I could even consider it. I love the feel of my S3000 - it's not so dinky. If it doesn't feel like a camera, I don't like it. Ok... call me strange.
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10/21/2005 09:16:02 AM · #11 |
I've had a s5000 and i was heartbreack when I sold it to a friend, because I used the money to add and buy a 105mm macro. But as bear said miss that simplicity, and the no problems with dust. If you don't want to go dslr this will be more camera that you will need for shure.
If you take photographic seriously and you are in low budget mode, then get a D50 with 18-55mm. It will be lilte more and you can be adding new stuff when you're budget allow.
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10/21/2005 09:22:54 AM · #12 |
Originally posted by carlos:
image quality, speed... many important things to me!
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sold my S5000 |
Your s5000 shot faster than your rebel. I've not bothered reading the specs of this new one, but i'll bet it does at least 5fps.
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10/21/2005 09:37:50 AM · #13 |
if you want pics with that camera search in the s5000.net forum
Message edited by author 2005-10-21 09:38:09.
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10/21/2005 10:21:44 AM · #14 |
Im' certain the S9000/9500 as well as the FZ30 and others are more than enough of a camera for many people.
What I mean is, IF your'e serious about photography, then a 350D/D50/E500.. with a 18/200 will bring you a lot more of a camera for not-so-much-more money now, that, at the end, you'll end up spending anyway. And the 18-200 lens and will you get the same range that the superzooms craze. I you evolve afterwards, you have a good ground to start with, if you don't, you have a gorgeous kit anyway.
And no, the S5000 wasn't even half as quick as the EOS350D is, and I don't mean only FPS, I mean overall. I couldn't stand 5 sec (or 3 or 4 for the matter) startup time any more to start with. But don't make this an argument against the S5000. I liked it overall and said it before, but DSLRs are a different league. |
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