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Fuji S9100 camera test result,and opinion.

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Posted: Fri Dec 8th, 2006 01:51 pm

Johnny P
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I'm no photo expert but if you learn all the features on this camera you can fly a jet. LOL! I've taken four days of my life to learn all of them.

Equipment:

Fuji s9100

FLASH 2G|RIDATA CF PRO 150x speed ( fast write speed). raw write 5.5 sec confirmed.

Four set of batteries to learn the operation.

All of these pictures are taken in the manual mode. Out of the box auto, and presets are excellent, But you can do better in manual mode. Photos are resized only, and taken quick.

Shutter speed 1/1024, f4.8, iso 80 no tripod

Shutter speed 1/2521, f4.9, iso 200 no tripod

I decided to try really extreme low light, no flash was use, must use a tripod for this.

Shutter speed 1 sec, f3.2, iso 200 with tripod

Shutter speed 2 sec, f3.2, iso 200 with tripod

Shutter speed 1/4, f4.0, iso 200 macro with light, and tripod

This camera is awesome once you fully understand how to operate it. No low light issue here, if you have any (user error).

This might help someone in deciding what to get, I did purchase a SD card for the Pentax Ridata (SD) 150x pro silver it does make a difference in write speed.:)

Posted: Fri Dec 8th, 2006 02:12 pm

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Beautiful Johnny....I Love the Rockies!!! hand6.gif I have the S9500 and you are right if anyone can learn all that camera has to offer they Should be flying Jets!:D

Posted: Fri Dec 8th, 2006 02:27 pm

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Thanks Oscar! so people don't get confused with model numbers.

Fuji s9000/s9500 are the same camera, the s9000 is for the USA, the s9500 everywhere else.

Fuji s9100/9600 has a few upgrade to the one above, and model numbers are applied the same as above. USA/Every where else

I sound like a expert now. LOL! believe me I have done my homework.:D

O.A. Gaspar wrote:
Beautiful Johnny....I Love the Rockies!!! hand6.gif I have the S9500 and you are right if anyone can learn all that camera has to offer they Should be flying Jets!:D

Posted: Fri Dec 8th, 2006 02:43 pm

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Not my Photos, but just to show what this camere is capapble of.

s9000/S9500.

Raynox DCR-250

external flash unit is the Soligor DG-340 AZ (with a home made semi-transparent plastic diffusor and connected via PC-sync).

Posted: Fri Dec 8th, 2006 05:01 pm

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Wow! Johhny, those insects shots are AWESOME!!!!face4.gifface4.gifface4.gif

Hey for the watch pics, your first Mickey pocketwatch pic is a little blurred although on tripod. So...... maybe you would like to use the self timer for watch shots(cos it is still life shots). That should help quite a lot as I experienced the same "hiccup" too. :D

JMO.:)

Posted: Fri Dec 8th, 2006 05:12 pm

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Thanks Jacky good advice.hand6.gif I wasn't trying to get a good picture just demonstrating low light capability of this cam it was almost dark in the tent. Auto focus had a hiccup at first. :shock:

Wow! Johhny, those insects shots are AWESOME!!!!face4.gifface4.gifface4.gif

Hey for the watch pics, your first Mickey pocketwatch pic is a little blurred although on tripod. So...... maybe you would like to use the self timer for watch shots(cos it is still life shots). That should help quite a lot as I experienced the same "hiccup" too. :D

JMO.:)

Posted: Fri Dec 8th, 2006 05:34 pm

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But without a doubt, the noise level of Fuji cameras is AWESOME! Starting from its past models the S7000. The only thing that might be torn between this and other competitors according to the general consumers, is that the Fuji is lacked of the Image Stabilizing feature.

But Image Stabilizer(IS) is not necessary for watch pics as most of the time we are using tripod. And it is not necessary again for outdoor shoot as the bright light will allow the use of faster shutter speed which again, one can do without shutter speed.

However, IS is VERY USEFUL if it comes to low light condition, for e.g. in a concert, theatre, hockey game,.....where flash is not allowed or not proper for use. That's where the IS comes effective and useful. Of course one can compensate with high ISO setting but only to a certain extend(noise level especially) which varies from camera to camera.

That said, I really like Fuji cameras cos of its super low noise levels and its awesome SUPER MACRO mode even w/o add on filters/lens.

Btw, Johnny, the RAYNOX DCR 250 is a very good lens cos the focal length is great for life shots like bugs and insects! RAYNOX makes very high quality products. I had a RAYNOX lens adapter and filters. Though I do not own any RAYNOX tele or macro lenses before, I can see by the lens adapter and filters I had that RAYNOX is a very good brand and worth every penny for them!

JMO as I am no expert. :P

Posted: Fri Dec 8th, 2006 05:53 pm

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I agree Jacky, on one of the photos I took there was a plain passing by I didn't notice after I taken the picture it came out perfect. LOL Image Stabilizer is nice but you don't really need it, It's is like shooting a weapon (breathing, and trigger sqeezing techniques ) It's natural for me. Increase shutter speed, open aperture wider. The command dial is a thumb alway. LOLsmile8.gif

Eventually I going to get the RAYNOX DCR 250 soon.cool10.gif

watchboy wrote:
But without a doubt, the noise level of Fuji cameras is AWESOME! Starting from its past models the S7000. The only thing that might be torn between this and other competitors according to the general consumers, is that the Fuji is lacked of the Image Stabilizing feature.

But Image Stabilizer(IS) is not necessary for watch pics as most of the time we are using tripod. And it is not necessary again for outdoor shoot as the bright light will allow the use of faster shutter speed which again, one can do without shutter speed.

However, IS is VERY USEFUL if it comes to low light condition, for e.g. in a concert, theatre, hockey game,.....where flash is not allowed or not proper for use. That's where the IS comes effective and useful. Of course one can compensate with high ISO setting but only to a certain extend(noise level especially) which varies from camera to camera.

That said, I really like Fuji cameras cos of its super low noise levels and its awesome SUPER MACRO mode even w/o add on filters/lens.

Btw, Johnny, the RAYNOX DCR 250 is a very good lens cos the focal length is great for life shots like bugs and insects! RAYNOX makes very high quality products. I had a RAYNOX lens adapter and filters. Though I do not own any RAYNOX tele or macro lenses before, I can see by the lens adapter and filters I had that RAYNOX is a very good brand and worth every penny for them!

JMO as I am no expert. :P

Posted: Fri Dec 8th, 2006 06:19 pm

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Johnny, yes breathing technique of shooting is very important too and I am glad you know the proper technique! :) But remember, Increase shutter speed, ISO but so much of bigger aperture as you will get a more centre weighted pic. So by reducing the aperture(to higher F stops), ironically it reduces the shutter speed. It all depends what shots you are taking, still life or life, ya know what I mean? In short, like the old saying goes practice makes perfect.

Now for the Raynox lens, since you have not got it yet, perhaps you might want to think of another alternative to get macro filters which IMO, it is 95% as good as getthing the macor lens. The solution is cheaper and result is 95%! I am still having a NIKON 3T & 4T macro filters. I used them on my old camera. They are very effective and produce GREAT pics!!! However you might need a lens adpater for the S9600. But again I think the newer generation of prosumer cameras like the S9600 has a ready-to-fit front mount end. If that's the case you need not get a lens adpater but just the macro filters.

The NIKON macro filters are the BEST on the market right now in term of quality and price. You need to check the front mount end of your S9600 or the lens adapter(if your S9600 does not have a front mounting end). The NIKON macro comes in 2 types and 2 mounting sizes. The 3T and 4T lenses are 52mm, and +1.5 and +2.9 diopters respectively. 5T and 6T lenses are 62mm, and +1.5 and +2.9 diopters. So it depends on which front mount size your S9600 will be, 62mm or 52mm? If yours is 58mm, no problem too cos you can get a STEP UP ring(58mmto 62mm), not STEP DOWN and get the 5T & 6T. It is always good to STEP UP instead of STEP DOWN cos of vignetting.

Also if you want more magnification, the NIKON macro filters can be stacked together which yeild +4.4 dipoters!:)

Again JMO and experience as I am not expert. :P

Johnny P wrote: I agree Jacky, on one of the photos I took there was a plain passing by I didn't notice after I taken the picture it came out perfect. LOL Image Stabilizer is nice but you don't really need it, It's is like shooting a weapon (breathing, and trigger sqeezing techniques ) It's natural for me. Increase shutter speed, open aperture wider. The command dial is a thumb alway. LOLsmile8.gif

Eventually I going to get the RAYNOX DCR 250 soon.cool10.gif

watchboy wrote:
But without a doubt, the noise level of Fuji cameras is AWESOME! Starting from its past models the S7000. The only thing that might be torn between this and other competitors according to the general consumers, is that the Fuji is lacked of the Image Stabilizing feature.

But Image Stabilizer(IS) is not necessary for watch pics as most of the time we are using tripod. And it is not necessary again for outdoor shoot as the bright light will allow the use of faster shutter speed which again, one can do without shutter speed.

However, IS is VERY USEFUL if it comes to low light condition, for e.g. in a concert, theatre, hockey game,.....where flash is not allowed or not proper for use. That's where the IS comes effective and useful. Of course one can compensate with high ISO setting but only to a certain extend(noise level especially) which varies from camera to camera.

That said, I really like Fuji cameras cos of its super low noise levels and its awesome SUPER MACRO mode even w/o add on filters/lens.

Btw, Johnny, the RAYNOX DCR 250 is a very good lens cos the focal length is great for life shots like bugs and insects! RAYNOX makes very high quality products. I had a RAYNOX lens adapter and filters. Though I do not own any RAYNOX tele or macro lenses before, I can see by the lens adapter and filters I had that RAYNOX is a very good brand and worth every penny for them!

JMO as I am no expert. :P

Posted: Fri Dec 8th, 2006 06:29 pm

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Thanks Jacky I needed that info even if you're not a expert you sound like one:D It's 58mm .hand6.gif

watchboy wrote:
Johnny, yes breathing technique of shooting is very important too and I am glad you know the proper technique! :) But remember, Increase shutter speed, ISO but so much of bigger aperture as you will get a more centre weighted pic. So by reducing the aperture(to higher F stops), ironically it reduces the shutter speed. It all depends what shots you are taking, still life or life, ya know what I mean? In short, like the old saying goes practice makes perfect.

Now for the Raynox lens, since you have not got it yet, perhaps you might want to think of another alternative to get macro filters which IMO, it is 95% as good as getthing the macor lens. The solution is cheaper and result is 95%! I am still having a NIKON 3T & 4T macro filters. I used them on my old camera. They are very effective and produce GREAT pics!!! However you might need a lens adpater for the S9600. But again I think the newer generation of prosumer cameras like the S9600 has a ready-to-fit front mount end. If that's the case you need not get a lens adpater but just the macro filters.

The NIKON macro filters are the BEST on the market right now in term of quality and price. You need to check the front mount end of your S9600 or the lens adapter(if your S9600 does not have a front mounting end). The NIKON macro comes in 2 types and 2 mounting sizes. The 3T and 4T lenses are 52mm, and +1.5 and +2.9 diopters respectively. 5T and 6T lenses are 62mm, and +1.5 and +2.9 diopters. So it depends on which front mount size your S9600 will be, 62mm or 52mm? If yours is 58mm, no problem too cos you can get a STEP UP ring(58mmto 62mm), not STEP DOWN and get the 5T & 6T. It is always good to STEP UP instead of STEP DOWN cos of vignetting.

Also if you want more magnification, the NIKON macro filters can be stacked together which yeild +4.4 dipoters!:)

Again JMO and experience as I am not expert. :P

Posted: Fri Dec 8th, 2006 06:43 pm

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hehehe..... Thanks for your kind comment. I did read up a lot in the past and thru mistakes and wasting money in my purchases, that's where I learned! coyote2.gif

58mm? As I guess so. :)

Johnny P wrote: Thanks Jacky I needed that info even if you're not a expert you sound like one:D It's 58mm .

Posted: Fri Dec 8th, 2006 07:01 pm

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I'm going with your advice especially seening this site.

http://www.stevesforums.com/forums/view_topic.php?id=69939&forum_id=23

I must use manual focus after installing macro lense, is this correct? :shock:

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