Fuji Finepix S9600 - 9.1 MP & 10.7X Optical Zoom

Fuji Finepix S9600 - 9MP & 10.7X Optical Zoom

Super CCD with Real Photo Technology

This camera is about a lot more than just nine million pixels. Super CCD technology has long been associated with class-leading performance in top-end digital cameras. Unlike generic image sensors, this system is developed and manufactured entirely in-house, and is performance only available from Fujifilm. Compared to the S9500, the S9600 sees refinements in the area of image sharpness, delivering a bitingly crisp rendition of reality. Furthermore, the impressive ISO range of 100-1600 means that you will get great, blur-free results in all light, not just daylight. Because of its incredible potential in low light conditions, the S9600's auto focus has been further improved, enabling it to find focus more quickly in dim conditions

Movie Mode

Anyone who doesn't think that much of movie modes on digital cameras has not tried this one. Not only does it offer the top-level 30 fps VGA benchmark, but you can also use the zoom lens during recording, which is a special enhancement of this feature. With the massive onboard media storage, the S9600 offers extended movie potential, and is a valuable backup to the camera's still imag

Hyper Utility Software HS-V2

As an added bonus, the S9600 comes packaged with a high-value piece of software aimed at getting the absolute maximum out of the camera's formidable imaging potential. The HS-V2 software processes RAW files from the camera, enabling the user to fine-tune sharpness settings, white balance and other image parameters without worrying about 'losing' information, which is what happens when jpegs are recorded and re-recorded again. When you select the RAW option, the camera gives you the original 18 million pixel file that is delivered to the processor, and the HS-V2 software enables you to get the most out of it

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 minimises 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 S9600 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, flexible shooting at awkward high or low angles. A higher resolution of 230,000-pixels gives greater screen clarity. Composition of photographs using the LCD screen further differentiates the camera from conventional digital SLRs, which rely solely on a viewfinder for composition and make use of the LCD screen for image playback only.

Fujifilm continually strives to achieve better performance in low light. In these conditions, the FinePix S9600 has an autofocus response time that is up to 40 per cent 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 S9600’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 S9600 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.

Features

• Super CCD HR sensor delivering nine million effective pixels
• Real Photo Processor reduces noise and delivers enhanced colour 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” (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