 Excellent Results! |
| Review Date: September 20, 2009 |
| Reviewer: G. Sarlo, carol stream, il USA |
Let me say for starters I have been dabbling in photography for years and have always had Nikons. F100, D100, D90. I wanted something to carry around without the huge camera case and lenses so I tried the Canon Sx10is which in itself is a nice little camera, then Panasonic FZ35, which again is a nice little camera, both of which feel like toys in comparison to Nikon D90, but their results are very good, but Pany was just too small for my hands. Then comes the SX200EXR. All the feel of an SLR without the motorized zoom, which I hated, and so far results that are very impressive. The colors and resolution are IMHO on par with any DSLR I have used without even trying to get it right. Although you can go full manual if you want to, all the programs from shutter priority to auto EXR are showing great results. Auto EXR is very impressive and I usually wouldn't say that about any "auto" mode!
There has been alot of talk about the fringeing problem that it's predecesor, the S100SF has and I have yet to see any with this camera. I love it. |
I just received my S200EXR and am pleased
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| Review Date: September 18, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Fr. John Elledge, Havre de Grace, MD USA |
| I have shot about 40 pictures so far with the camera and love it! I have yet to take a poor picture with it. The three bracketing shots with their different film emulations works great. So do the macro modes for clear close-ups with very blurred backgrounds. I have owned four Fuji cameras, if you count the one that I gave my wife, but used when my S9100 bit the dust. This fifth one takes the cake. Noise is visibly reduced and usually non-existant. I did get some dots on a hummingbird's tummy, but I don't know if that was the camera or the bird. The hummingbird was in shadow with strong backlighting. The learning curve is a little steep, because there are so many bells and whistles on it. I need to keep reading the manual until I figure out all that it does. But, then again, I never did use some of the features on the S9000 and the S9100. I recommend the S200EXR to anyone who wants a very capable super-zoom digital. No, it isn't an SLR. I seriously considered buying the cheapest Canon so I could use the lenses from my old film camera. I am happy I didn't. I can get all the telephoto and wide-angle effects that I would have gotten with the Canon and my lenses, but I don't have to swap lenses and I don't have to worry about dust on the mirror and sensor like an SLR owner does. Check it out on Fuji's website and here for more information. |
Very Impressive
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| Review Date: December 28, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Jacob P. Lavender, Germany |
- First: I typically use a Canon 30D with multiple lenses to get the results that I want.
- Second: I am not a professional photographer, however a very experienced enthusiast.
I bought this camera for my father for his birthday. Throughout this, I have had the opportunity to use this camera myself, and also give my younger brother a very short lesson on how to use cameras and what ISO, Aperture, Shutter Speed and the rest of all the details are on cameras. I spent one evening and 30 minutes of field work with my brother, who has no camera experience whatsoever, and he walked away producing several photos that I was very impressed with.
After using this camera in Full Manual with utilizing the setting to manually set the "Film Mode", I have to say that I am extremely impressed with this camera. My next camera was going to be the Canon 7D. However, after working with this camera I believe that I will get this camera for my own use within the next few months - mind you I own a Canon 30D with several Canon lenses along with others by third party manufacturers.
Ultimately, a very good camera. However, I can honestly say that one truly needs to get into the full manual modes to completely appreciate the capabilities of this camera. It offers some of the settings which are not found in cameras $20 less than this. In addition, some of the auto settings which come standard with this camera far exceed those which are offered in other cameras.
One draw back - this camera does not offer HD video recording.
In my opinion - WHO CARES?! I DO NOT BUY STILL CAMERAS FOR MOTION PHOTOGRAPHY. If you wish to get motion photography at its highest details, buy a Canon XH A1 ([...]); ([...]) or above if you are truly serious. If not, there are more than enough sub $1K options available for those who wish to get HD video.
Sorry, my opinion is that if you purchase a still photography camera for the purpose of still photography then motion photography is not a concern. A convenience, however nowhere near a necessity nor a true concern. - There are plenty of options for HD capable video + still photography cameras (Canon, Sony, Nikon, Fuji, etc.)
This is an excellent camera at a great price. I got it for $400. Absolutely one of the best cameras one could possible purchase for that price.
Pros:
- High speed memory card
- Rechargeable Batter Pack
- Lens - 30.5mm to 436mm (35mm equiv)
- Fixed Lens - This lens is manually adjusted just like a pro lens. The focal length is not adjusted electronically by use of a lever/dial. One must manually adjust the focal length of this lens JUST like that of a lens which one would find on a Canon/Nikon higher end camera - such as a Canon 30D.
- FILM IMITATION (Some of the best film [Fuji Velvia] on the market is by Fuji, which this camera can imitate.)
Cons:
- No HD Video Photography
Buy. Enjoy. |
A Great Alternative to DSLR
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| Review Date: March 14, 2010 |
| Reviewer: T. Willis, Texarkana, TX |
I am a photo hobbyist. I do photograph a few paid clients and events using a DSLR and other photo equipment. Recently I planned an eastern cruise but didn't want to lug all that equipment with me and changing out several lenses. I researched this camera for weeks and it was a toss up with two other brands in similarity. At the very last moment I decided on this one. Absolutely NO regrets.
Beautiful photographs...easy to use by everyone...even my five year old granddaughter had fun with it.
The Carribean waters and sunsets were awesome shots with this camera. I did get some grainy shots with the sunsets and night photography however noise reduction software cleared that right up. The silent mode and EXR came in handy at the night shows where cameras and flashes are not allowed.
I thought I would need a large camera bag for the lens being attached and long, but my small upright compact purse worked great with extra room to spare. I just divided 3/4 of the inside purse with a soft divider for the camera's protection and it was easy access and carry. It was so light weight on my shoulder.
The flash worked really good for filling in shadows around faces without beaming on the skin. The zoom lens pulled in a lot of detail with no effort. The custom modes work alot like a DSLR.
I also have a shaky hand. You would not know it looking at the photos taken. I usually grab the tripod. Not on this trip! I've decided to take this camera to a special events function for "hot shots" and special memories. |
very nice camera
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| Review Date: December 9, 2009 |
| Reviewer: K. Sadowski, |
I have to say ,this is the best camera ive owned to date.My previous camera the Fuji S9000 was great,but something was missing.now that im using the S200 exr i discovered what it was,The wow factor of the picture quality.the S200 exr is giving me tack sharp pics.
I do alot of landscape pics,so i want as much detail as poss.
This camera seems to have great depth of feild.Im still learning the camera
Exr modes are great this camera gives you so many options to use out in the feild
highly recommended |
Exceptional in everyway
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| Review Date: November 10, 2009 |
| Reviewer: J. Deleuze, Columbus, OH USA |
| We all know that a camera is a device that captures a moment in time. Somehow Fuji cameras capture that moment in time in a way that is very pleasing. For years fuji has been building "bridge cameras". Cameras that come as close to DSLR as possible with a fixed lens. I own 2 of those cameras. The fujifilm finepix S9000 and the fujifilm S602Z. I still use both of those cameras for different purposes: S602z for macro and the S9000 for night shots. This camera (the S200exr) is Fujis first bridge camera using the new EXR sensor. The sensor itself has been recieving many accolades. This camera is the less expensive successor to the s100fs. This camera is the best bargain that I have seen in years. If you are like me, desire high quality captured moments in time, then this camera is for you as well. For samples and a place to post your new FujiFilm S200exr pics, [...] If you purchase this camera please consider sharing them [...] I would love to see them! J.Deleuze |
great hybrid for a beginner
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| Review Date: January 6, 2010 |
| Reviewer: A. Davis, |
| I did a lot of research on the type of camera I wanted to upgrade to, and everytime I looked online and read reviews I kept comming back to this camera. I finally talked my husband into buying it for christmas for me. To my surprise it is eveything I hoped and more. The auto feature and the exr feature is very easy to use. the auto mode even gives you the option on choosing your ISO if you want. to use this camera though I think you have to do some research on how to use ISO, Shutter speed and apeture modes. But that is what makes the camera kinda of a hybrid. It is really a in between camera (between a reg point and shoot and a DSLR). The pictures are soo much better than my five year old point and shoot kodak camera. The camera is light, the body is big but not as big as the canon rebel. The flash is ok, but I guess that's why it comes with a hot shoot too. The battery seems to last a very long time, days. I havn't tried video yet, but that wasn't the main purpose for me buying the camera. The camera comes with a small manual but to really learn all the functions of each mode you have to down load the cd it comes with and read the full manual. overall I think this camera is a great camera for me. I wanted a point and shoot because I'm a beginner camera user but I also wanted to play with features that a DSLR had, in hopes that one day I may get a DSLR. I would recomend it if you are interested in going beyond a point and shoot camera but are not yet willing to commit to a spending big bucks for a DSLR. |
AWESOME CAMERA!!!!
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| Review Date: March 21, 2010 |
| Reviewer: A. J. Santiago, St. Louis, MO |
I own a Fuji Finepix F20. When it was time to upgrade, I decided to stay w/ the Fuji brand. After 3 months of research, I settled on the S200 EXR and purchased from Amazon.com. One thing I love about Fuji is the consistency in their cameras. The functions/buttons on the S200 EXR are very similar to my smaller Fuji Finepix F20. So there wasn't a huge learning curve. Since I'm new to photography, I wanted a camera that provided a lot of options. I've had my Fuji Finepix S200EXR since Dec 2009 and have taken some amazing pictures. Feel free to view at (...). The S200 EXR has several great automatic settings to choose from. These auto settings make taking good pictures very easy. The camera also lets you shoot in full manual mode. This is a great benefit because you can control aperture and shutter speed - giving you more control when shooting. I've used the manual mode to take awesome pictures of the moon using only the S200 EXR and a tripod.
The optical zoom is another great feature. I've used the zoom when shooting at my son's school events and nature shots. This is a fabulous camera for anyone interested in photography as a serious hobby. Wouldn't recommend it for a novice photographer or anyone who only takes pictures every once in awhile. |
Review-fulifilm finepix S200EXR
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| Review Date: November 4, 2009 |
| Reviewer: John W. Grossman, Crestview, Fl. |
| First of all I have been involved in photography for over 50 years, one way or another. This was bought as a Christmas present for my son, now 42 years old. I decided to use it myself prior to shipping it and have found it to be more than I expected for this kind of money. My one complaint is that it did not come with a lens shade, just can't imagine. The quality of the pictures is outstanding, even close ups. Took one to the equivalent of a 16x20 with virtually no loss. OH YES, almost forgot AMAZON's shipment received in two days, totally satisfied. |
Best non SLR Digital Camera out there.
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| Review Date: October 11, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Arie, |
| This is the best non SLR Digital Camera out there. Still learning to use it, so far I have almost mastered taking amazing Night Shots at exceptional quality with the Fuji S200Exr. Still trying learning to take remarkable daytime images . Tons of settings....takes time to learn. Once you learn, every picture is most likely to come out amazing. I'm Very happy. I Posted many night shot photos in the customer photo section. Best photos come out when using a tripod at night. Hard to get a good photo at night without a tripod but well worth the results. This is the one! Brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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