Product Description

The FinePix S9100 features a 10.7x Fujinon optical zoom lens, nine MegaPixel Fujifilm Super CCD sensor and ISO 80-1600 capabilities. The FinePix S9100 is aimed at photo enthusiasts who will benefit from its impressive zoom range, functionality, high light sensitivities and overall image quality.The camera's high sensitivity range, made possible by Fujifilm's Real Photo Technology, enables FinePix S9100 users to capture images using natural light in a wide variety of lighting conditions. In addition, Fujifilm's Picture Stabilization technology uses the heightened sensitivity of the FinePix S9100 and high-speed shutter settings to reduce blur caused by camera shake and subject movement. This easy-to-access feature is selectable on the mode dial and allows the FinePix S9100 to choose the correct light sensitivity and best-matching shutter speed automatically for the highest quality digital pictures.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #8381 in Camera & Photo
• Brand: Fuji
• Model: 15652406
• Released on: 2006-10-31
• Dimensions: 7.00" h x 7.00" w x 9.00" l, 3.20 pounds
• Display size: 2

Features

• 9-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 17 x 23-inch prints
• 10.7x wide-angle zoom; 2.0-inch LCD display
• Intelligent Flash system balances flash power output
• Bundled with Hyper Utility Software HS-V2 version 3
• Powered by 4 AA-size batteries; stores images on xD-Picture Cards and Compact Flash/Microdrives

From the Manufacturer
The FinePix S9100 is a replacement to the critically acclaimed FinePix S9500, and it's 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, plus performance to challenge entry-level digital SLRs.

An incredibly versatile camera designed for serious hobbyist and enthusiast photographers, the 9-megapixel FinePix S9100 features Fujifilm's successful Super CCD HR sensor and Real Photo Processor II, delivering IS0 1600 performance and enabling capture of crisp and clear images even in low-light conditions.

Fujinon 10.7x optical zoom lens
The camera's 10.7x (28-300mm 35mm equivalent) zoom lens incorporates aspherical elements that result in a sharper image. The aspherical elements in the lens ensure that the path of light is as precise as possible, which in turn minimizes distortion and aberrations. The lens is easily controlled via a manual zoom ring to give pinpoint accuracy when composing images. Furthermore, its fixed housing ensures that users do not have to contend with specks of dust or dirt collecting on the sensor. This can compromise image quality and is a drawback often associated with conventional digital SLRs.

Improved image quality and autofocus
Image quality in the FinePix S9100 has been enhanced through improvements to its processing algorithms, which result in improved image sharpness and resolution. Composition of photographs is made easier with an increased-size two-inch tilting LCD monitor, providing even clearer, more flexible shooting at awkward high or low angles. A higher resolution of 230,000-pixels gives greater screen clarity.

Fujifilm continually strives to achieve better performance in low light. In these conditions, the FinePix S9100 has an autofocus response time that is up to 40% quicker than its predecessor. In addition to the camera's 0.01-second shutter lag and 0.8-second start-up time, this means that images can be composed and captured almost instantaneously. Combined with Fujifilm's acclaimed high ISO performance, which combats image blur caused by subject movement as well as camera shake, the FinePix S9100's responsiveness makes it an ideal tool for enthusiast photographers looking to photograph fast-paced subjects such as those at sporting events or in the wild.

Intelligent Flash system
In another advance on its predecessor, the FinePix S9100 features Fujifilm's Intelligent Flash system, which delivers balanced flash power output. Historically, using flash at night has resulted in unsatisfying backgrounds, be it the black, underexposed appearance of conventional flash or the blurred 'swirl' of slow-sync flash. By comparison, Intelligent Flash means that images captured in low light have not only a blur-free well-exposed background but also natural-looking foreground illumination, free from the stark brightness that can be a by-product of flash photography.

Software and optional accessories
Enthusiast photographers will appreciate the Hyper Utility Software HS-V2 version 3 that is bundled as standard for the first time with the FinePix S9100. This software gives full functionality in RAW file conversion, which enables the photographer to explore the control and flexibility enjoyed when working with a 'lossless' file format.

The FinePix S9100's optional Wide Conversion Lens WL-FXS6 expands the camera's wide-angle capability without compromising image quality. It allows the extreme angles of view normally only available with changeable lenses on an SLR camera. Also available is an optional premium leather case. (These accessories are not included; they must be purchased separately.)

FinePix S9100 features at a glance:

• Super CCD HR sensor delivering nine million effective pixels
• Real Photo Processor II reduces noise and delivers enhanced color reproduction
• New Fujinon 10.7x (28-300mm) fixed optical zoom lens with manual twist-barrel control
• Sensitivity setting of ISO 1600 at full resolution for low-light photography with reduced noise
• Low sensitivity of ISO 80 for ultra-high quality photography
• Ultra-fast response times (0.01-second shutter lag and 0.8-second start-up)
• Improved autofocus response time in low-light conditions
• Improved image processing algorithms resulting in increased image sharpness and resolution
• Intelligent Flash system
• 2.0-inch (230,000 pixel) tilting LCD screen for easy high and low angle shooting
• Hyper Utility Software HS-V2 version 3 for RAW format shooting
• Real-time histogram to assist exposure settings before shooting
• Highlight Warning feature for displaying highlight areas in playback
• TV-quality VGA movie recording of 30 frames per second with sound
• Closed-unit design to eliminate dust accumulation on the CCD
• Hotshoe and PC sync terminal
• Both xD-Picture Card and Compact Flash/Microdrive compatible
• PictBridge compatible for direct printing without a PC

What's in the Box:
FujiFilm FinePix S9100, shoulder strap, USB and AV cables, lens cap, lens hood, new Hyper Utility Software, USB driver, FinePix Viewer ImageMixer VCD2 for FinePix, and RAW File Converter LE.

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Customer Reviews

Great camera, great price!
Amazing digital camera for the price. It takes wonderful photos if you take time to read the manual throughly. Do not buy this camera if you simply want a point and shoot. This is meant to give you all the nice features of a DSLR with a reasonable price tag attached. The only con with this camera is picture noise when using a higher ISO. If you primarily want to take indoor photos then I suggest buying an external flash such as the Sunpak 383 to go with it.

Hope this helps!

Great Point and Shoot, Relatively Low Noise, Horrible Customer Service
The Fuji 9000 family is a great camera for individuals looking for "near" entry level SLR performance with a great fixed lens along with decent movie capability. The SuperCCD offers excellent well balanced images and the manual focus ring is extremely responsive.

Just pray that nothing goes wrong with camera, Fuji doesn't stand behind their product or warranty. I had a knob break off from the camera during normal use (switching from between modes). I had used the camera almost daily for 4 months and the unit was still under warranty.

After shipping the unit back to Fuji I recieved a bill several weeks later stating the fault was caused by impact damage (load of c%*p) and I had to pay $120 to get my camera back.

This is in stark contrast to my experience with Panasonic customer service, where I've recieved a replacement camera in as little as 5 days from them under their warranty policy.

#1
very nice camera
pictures are amazing
has everything I need
easy to use