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> "Since all areas from wide to telephoto are captured with a
> closed unit single optical lens, the risk of accumulating dust on the
> CCD is eliminated,” Mr Dole said.
Very clever marketing.
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> “With extensive sensitivity levels from ISO 80 to ISO 1600 – thanks to
> FUJIFILM’s Real Photo Technology imaging innovation - sharp focused
> images can be achieved in all light conditions without the use of a
> flash. An Anti-blur mode will also suppress blur caused by camera shake
> and subject movement.
Just love this part. So you can take a sharp focused photo at dawn simply by
craking up the ISO? ISO 1600 doesn't give you THAT much flexibility.
> “The FinePix S9500 has a swift start-up time of just 0.8 seconds -
> enabling photos to be captured in just 1.5 seconds - and a shutter lag
> time of just 0.01 seconds, for a near instant response. The camera also
> offers RAW mode for uncompressed and unprocessed image quality.
It's about time a P&S had decent shutter lag.
> “The new tilting 1.8-inch LCD screen allows images to be viewed at a
> range of awkward angles, such as close to the ground or above the head.
> The LCD can also be conveniently used to compose images.
1.8 inches might not be big enough if you're holding the camera with arms
outstretched above your head.
> “Other features include a manual twist barrel zoom control; VGA movie
> capture of 30 frames per second with zoom capability and sound; a
> hotshoe attachment and PC sync terminal for external flash; a wide range
> of focal range, exposure and flash mode dials; and a real-time histogram
> to assist exposure settings before shooting,” Mr Dole said.
I like the live histogram.
> Accessories include a 16MB xD-Picture Card™, 4 x AA-type alkaline
> batteries, shoulder strap, USB cable, A/V cable, lens cap, lens cap
> holder, lens hood, CD-Rom with USB driver, FinePix Viewer, ImageMixer
> VCD2 LE for FinePix and RAW file converter LE.
It runs on 4 Batteries?! That will not be no featherweight, but I suppose it
will still be lighter than a DSLR fitted with lens of the same zoom range.
> The FUJIFILM FinePix S9500 is expected to have a recommended retail
> price of $999 including GST, and will be available in Australia from
> September ‘05.
Why bother when you can have a DSLR for the same money? Except for the fact that
a lens that long will cost you more and you'll get dust on the sensor - SHOCK
HORROR - a DSLR is still much more attractive because the you actually get
usable high ISO.
Have I missed anything, or am I way off the mark?
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Ben Thomas - Melbourne, Australia
The essentials: Kodak DX6490, Nikon D70, Canon i9950, Pioneer DVR-109,
Hitachi W37-PD2100, DGTEC 2000A, Harmon/Kardon AVR4500, Denon DVD-2800,
Whatmough Synergy, Sony Ericsson K700i, Palm LifeDrive.
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