Overview

The Fuji Finepix S9000 is a dSLR like camera (meaning it has a fixed lens), with 9 megapixels resolution and a 10.7 times optical zoom. The S9000 wide lens, with a focal length of 28-300mm (35mm equiv.) is noteworthy. So is the camera’s excellent macro mode and the ability to record VGA quality movies.

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Available Reviews

• Fuji Finepix S9000 / S9500 review at cameras.co.uk
• FujiFilm FinePix S9000 review at Bytesector
• Fuji FinePix S9000 review at imaging resource
• Fujifilm FinePix S9000 review at Steve's Digicams
• Fuji FinePix S9000 review at DCRP
• FujiFilm FinePix S9000 review at LetsGoDigital
• Fuji FinePix S9000 review at PC Magazine
• Fuji Finepix S9000 review at Dpreview

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Features

Wide Angle Zoom Lens
The Finepix S9000’s lens has got a focal length of 28mm – 300 mm (35mm equiv) and is equipped with a 10.7 times optical zoom.

Macro Mode
With the S9000 you can move as close as 0.4 inches (1cm) to the object you would like to photograph.

Flash
In addition to the internal flash, an external flash can be connected via the S9000’s hot shoe.

Movie Mode
Unlike the majority of cameras in this segment, the Fuji S9000 is capable of recording 640×480 movies at 30 frames per second.

RAW Format
In addition to JPEG as an image format, the S9000 also allows you to take photos in RAW format.

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Specifications

Sensor: 1/1.6-inch CCD
Resolution: 9.0 megapixels
Image Processing Type: RP (Real Photo) Processor
Recording formats: JPEG, RAW; Movie: AVI format, Motion JPEG
Focal Length: 6.2mm/66.7mm / 28mm - 300 mm on 35mm equivalent
Aperture Range: F2.8 to F11; 13 steps in 1/3 EV increments Manual/Auto selectable
Optical zoom: 10.7X
Focus Modes: Auto focus, Continuous AF, Manual focus
Macro: 0.4in (1cm)
Viewfinder: electronic viewfinder, 0.44 inch
Exposure Control: Auto/Manual /Programmed AE, Aperture or Shutter Priority AE / 5, Scene Modes
Sensitivity: Auto, ISO equivalent to ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600
Shutter Speed: 30 Sec. - 1/4000 Sec
White Balance: Auto, Presets, Custom
LCD Monitor: Tilting 1.8″ TFT
Battery: 4 AA batteries
Flash: internal, external via hot shoe
Effective range: Wide-angle: approx. 30 cm-5.6m (1.0 ft.-18.4 ft.); Telephoto: approx. 60cm-3m (2.0 ft.-9.8 ft.)
Start-up Speed: 0.8 Sec
Shutter Lag Time: 10ms
Continuous Shooting Mode: Max 1.5 frames/sec (up to 40 frames)
Movie Modes: 640 x 480 pixels 30fps; 320×240 pixels 30fps
Storage Media: xD Picture Card , CF Card and Microdrive Dual Slot
Self-timer: 10 sec./2 sec.
Dimensions: 5.0″ W x 3.7″ H x 5.1″ D (127mm x 94mm x 130mm)
Weight: 22.8oz (646g)

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Press Release

ujifilm has added another “first” to its imaging legacy with today’s introduction of the SLR-styled FinePix S9000 digital camera, the world’s first nine MegaPixel model for advanced amateur photographers.

Advanced digital photographers have been eagerly awaiting this addition to Fujifilm’s popular S-series line. The FinePix S9000 digital camera boasts 9.0 effective MegaPixels that capture up to 3,488 x 2,616 recorded pixels (9.12 million) - the highest resolution of any consumer camera on the market.

While these record-breaking numbers are impressive alone, Fujifilm understands there is more to a great digital picture than resolution. It is this understanding, along with its rich history of photographic excellence, which drove Fujifilm to incorporate its groundbreaking Real Photo Technology into the FinePix S9000. The company’s latest innovation matches the nine MegaPixel, 5th Generation Super CCD HR sensor, with a super-sharp Fujinon lens and the RP Processor technology found currently in the critically-acclaimed FinePix F10 digital camera.

A hallmark of Fujifilm’s Real Photo Technology is its ability to reduce the amount of graininess or “noise” in digital pictures. This noise is often apparent in high-resolution photos, particularly those shot at high ISO-equivalent sensitivities. With Real Photo Technology, the FinePix S9000 can take pictures at ISO 1600 — at full resolution. Other benefits of Real Photo Technology include speed of operation (the FinePix S9000 has a high-speed start-up time of only 0.8 second with shutter lag down to 1/100 second) and longer battery life.

“The unmatched resolution of the FinePix S9000 will garner the most attention. However for those in the know, the most impressive feature of this camera will be its low noise processing,” explained David Troy, Senior Product Manager, Consumer Products, Electronic Imaging Products Division, Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. “High resolution photos suitable for sizable enlargements have often come at the expense of noise, particularly in this style of camera. While we cannot say that noise will be completely eliminated, especially at the highest ISO settings, the apparent amount will be far less than what shooters have come to expect at this level of resolution.”

In addition to offering low noise processing, the new FinePix S9000 is equipped with a bevy of features that will appeal to the photo hobbyist. One of those features is a world-class Fujinon 10.7x wide-angle optical zoom lens that is the equivalent of having a 28-300mm zoom on a 35mm camera. This zoom range is ideal for a wide variety of shooting situations and thus makes the purchase of additional lenses unnecessary. […]

Framing pictures through the FinePix S9000’s LCD as well as its video features should be of particular interest to many advanced amateur digital photographers who want all the controls of a digital SLR camera but are hesitant to lose some of the convenient and useful features commonly found in point-and-shoot cameras.

“An all-in-one camera like the FinePix S9000 is so appealing because it offers the best of both worlds; the photographic controls of a DSLR and the movie mode and LCD framing capabilities of the point-and-shoots,” remarked Troy.

The FinePix S9000 will be available in early September at $699.95.
(source: Fujifilm)