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I'm looking into buying a digital camera for my college course in a couple of weeks. I'm interested in a Fujifilm Finepix S9500, and was curious to see if anyone here has any knowledge of digicams and things, and to basically find out if it's any good?
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If you can afford a digital SLR camera though, get one instead.
Looks pro and expensive
You might be able to get a 350D + the kit lens for quite cheap now, because its successor, the 400D has just been announced.
Here's a review of the fuji you mentioned.. dpreview
Firstly, it is a cheaper alternative. You don't need to spend lots of money on developing and buying film. You can choose what photos you want to develop and discard the ones you don't keep.
Also, you can learn how to manipulate photos in photoshop and things too.
I suppose the advantages of a dSLR would be the same as a normal digital camera to 35mm.
In relation to SLRs it isn't even entry level price, unfortunately.
Larger sensor = better quality for the same number of megapixels.
Less shutter lag.
Generally more flexible.
Of course you'd need to balance that out against having to buy lenses, the possibility of sensor dust, and somewhat less portibility.
The fujifilm is also smaller than an average SLR, which will be clunked to college everyday along with textbooks and A4 Folders, so an SLR with all its lenses isn't suitable really. Maybe I'll progress to a DSLR but for now, methinks I'll go for this one.
It's been interesting reading other peoples experiences/views, so thanks. I've been able to make a decision I was previously skirting around Ta x
oh dear james.
Looked at its spec. Takes AA batteries, which means you shouldn't end up getting caught short if the batteries run out. If you're looking for some decent rechargable AA's, then have a look on ebay for VapexTech.
Also takes Compact Flash cards (inexpensive, though not as cheap as SD) as well as Fuji's XD format (Fuji cameras biggest bugbear is these cards, which cost more than twice that of SD cards).
I've been impressed with Fuji's digital cameras. And if I wanted a camera like that (often called Bridge cameras, as they're a bridge between compacts and full blown SLR cameras), then for the quality/price/spec/features I'd have the Fuji at the top of my list of cameras to look at.
I was impressed enough with their compact cameras to buy one for my Mum & Dad at Xmas (instead of a near equivelant Olympus), and have ended up buying another one (ie identical to the one I got my parents) for myself to use for snaps until I get something really nice.
So, thankyou everyone