Reviews for Fujifilm FinePix E900 9 Megapixel Compact Camera2" LCD - 4x Optical Zoom - 3488 x 2616 Image - 640 x 480 Video - PictBridge - MPN: 43870030 
By member:
speaklightly
- Jan 20, 2006
Fuji E-900 - The Ideal Traveler's CameraStrengths: Small, quick to take photos, and inctreased resolution Weakness: Maximum 4X optical zoom, no IS Frankly, I was quite impressed with the Fuji E-900. Even, when used in the auto mode, the photos produced are impressive. The E-900 also has a higher than normal ISO setting capability, as well as a very effective Natural Light Mode. 93% of readers found this review helpful. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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yobosaeyo
- Nov 14, 2005
Very nice cameraStrengths: very fast startup. Takes great pictures, a lot of bang for the buck. Weakness: As with all the cameras of this type the auto focus is a bit slow. Mind you no where near as slow as the Minolta products. I am very impressed with this camera. The size and weight make it easy to carry along without being burdensome. The 9mp is awesome for zooming in for print purposes. A well worth investment even though it was two weeks in waiting from Dell. But because of the delay I got free next day. And with Dell discounts the camera was only 389.00 86% of readers found this review helpful. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
By member:
texasbluez
- Jan 14, 2006
Fujifilm FinePix E900 Digital CameraStrengths: Lots of features, 9.0 MP, Cool looking, resembles a traditonal 35MM camera, good price point Weakness: Would like to have seen a higher capacity XD card come with the kit. Maybe a tad bulky compared to previous digital cameras I have owned, but not a major issue. Fujifilm makes a very nice line of digital cameras that are easy to use and take very nice pictures for the normal consumer like myself. This is the fourth digital camera I have owned (the last three have been Fujifilm) and each time I have been upgrading some what. This one is great. Excellent value and lots of features. 62% of readers found this review helpful. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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simongdj11
- Jan 6, 2006
Fujifilm FinePix E900 9 Megapixel Compact CameraStrengths: 9 MP; 4 zoom (bigger then usual) Very fast . AA rechargable batteries. Easy to navigate. Weakness: not found This is great camera in it's class 55% of readers found this review helpful. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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jbtr8
- Jul 8, 2006
AwesomeStrengths: Ease of use Weakness: none I loved the way the camera works and feels. For the price you receive a very durable camera with lots of extras. I would tell any one to buy this camera since it is extremely well made. 0% of readers found this review helpful. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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skinnycritty
- Sep 26, 2006
Camera is great.Strengths: Clear pictures, east to use, many different picture sizes to save memory. Weakness: To get the highest quality photo you'll need to use 4MB worht of memory to store it. I wanted a camera that could fit in my pocket, which this one does, takes great pictures, and easy to use. I'm not an expert photographer so this worked for me. Even though I think this is good for semi-pro photographers. 0% of readers found this review helpful. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
By member:
call4quote_1131767556
- Sep 7, 2006
FUJI E900 - 9 megapixelsStrengths: GREAT CAMERA ,BATTERY RECHARGEABLE AA OR ALKALINE CAN BE USED,GREAT FEATURES,EASY TO USE SOFTWARE. Weakness: LCD display hard to see images in full sun.. Great quality photos,on movie mode perfect images and you control the time of the recording based on the card capacity.Great to have additional memory card,buy 2 xD card type "H"(FASTER)- 1GB cards with those you never run out space for photos or video. the 16mb that comes with the package only fits 3 photos on high 9mb mode. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
By member:
uhale
- Sep 6, 2006
Great camera, great price!Strengths: Wonderful shots in low light situations (Natural setting). Fast startup, little lag between shots. You can record video as long as you still have room on your card. 9 Megapixels! Weakness: Some blue tinging with certain backgrounds such as the sky during the day. No MPEG-4 video encoding makes for limited recording time (15 minutes per 1GB card). Manual pop-up flash. This is the 3rd in a line of Fuji digital cameras that I have purchased. They just keep getting better. The best feature of this camera, in my view, is the Natural setting, which allows exposure without the flash in lower light shooting situations. 100% of readers found this review helpful. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
By member:
stritz33
- Sep 29, 2006
Fujufilm's E900 fit my needs perfectly.Strengths: Compact size with many features of the big cameras. 9 MP is awesome in such a small camera. Weakness: Flash could be better. I wanted a compact camera for the times when I didn't want to lug around my digital SLR. The E900 fit my needs perfectly. The pictures are sharp and crisp. I was impressed with its ability to take good pictures indoors, too. It's definitely not in the same league as my Canon 20D, but for a compact camera I was pleased at how well it performed. I now take the Fuji E900 along when I wouldn't have taken my SLR because of weight. I wouldn't hesitate to purchase this camera again. 100% of readers found this review helpful. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
By member:
Adam99
- Sep 25, 2006
Fuji e900 great, but...Strengths: Fast start up time, fast picture taking, lots of features Weakness: color balance could be off, uses XD memory (sd slots seem to be on more devices; xd is more expensive), flash is a manual pop-up Takes good pics at 9mp even in standard mode, good for cropping; digital zoom useful, but to a limit. access times are fast. sometimes when compared to my dad's 5mp sony dsc-v1 ("semi-pro" like the e900), the colors do not seem as rich, but that could be b/c of the settings. Lots of modes & features, can output to raw (menu option) most basic functions are quick to get to via extra buttons--good layout-easy to learn, but I am still learning 92% of readers found this review helpful. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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Photopaul
- Nov 10, 2005
Raw support is very poorStrengths: Nice, ergonomic design. Fast (except raw) Weakness: Raw support, file size, speed when shooting raw I've had mine for 48 hours, but it is on it's way back. 54% of readers found this review helpful. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
Reply by member: rdooley1
Nov 13, 2005 I don't use RAW format--strictly JPG's--after I decided that I could see a slight difference at the pixel level, but couldn't say which was "better."
Reply by member: doc540
Dec 1, 2005 I can't disagree with Photopaul, but really I don't expect to use a point and shoot - even one as sophisticated as the E900 - for the kind of photography where RAW makes a difference: for that I have my Nikon D100 and high price, high performance micro nikors! There are some things that I wish the E900 did better: macro flash, flash recycling and I wish it had a big screen like the Canon S80 - but I gladly give all that up because the pictures are gorgeous! Who knows, non Fuji RAW support may show up from Adobe or another vendor in the future.
Reply by member: rdooley1
Dec 1, 2005 doc540, tell me about "flash recycling." Are you saying it is slow, and if so how bad is it?
Reply by member: doc540
Dec 2, 2005 Actually, I went back and played with the camera taking a few routine flash pictures: the recycling was less that 3-4 seconds. I guess I'm impatient. I'm still learning how to use the camera to it's best advantage. So far I like it better than my Casio EX-P600 for the features that I need. The pictures are gorgeous and the lens very capable....but a Nikon Dx2 it's not!
Reply by member: simongdj11
Jan 3, 2006 I'm thinking about stupid comment (second of two) which destroied reputation of a fine camera.
Reply by member: josephsherry
Jan 12, 2006 Yes and I would like to get a new Nikon for 348 dollars also but until Nikon's prices go down below the 1500 dollar price tag this 9MP Fuji is not so bad for what I spent.
Reply by member: gene
Jan 12, 2006 Raw is the only way to shoot. Them that don't, Don't know anything about digital photography and only want postage size pix. Photoshop should make a raw plugin for finePix E900. Fijifilm's lost that they don't support there own camera. Also how many cameras use the xD's card format. They are like the bata max of the digital world. Buy fiji and hang out there alone. Why purchase a camera and have to carry around 3 different memory cards. 1.for CF pro Cameras, 1. SD for the PDA and another for the FinePix E900. FijiFilm get real.
Reply by member: MizMelody
Jan 13, 2006 I am interested in purchasing this camera because I am a model and recording arist and I need a camer a capable of producing superior pixel quality for family photos and modeling shots which will be used for an album cover, a calendar and posters.
Reply by member: doc540
Jan 28, 2006 In response to Joeshsherry and the thread...
Reply by member: hduzeph
Mar 29, 2006 News update. Latest update to Photoshop CS2's raw file plug in now supports both the E900 and E550. I have been using the raw file converter in Photoshop since CS for both my Nikon NEF and Olympus ORF files with excellent results.
Imaging Resource - Mar 6, 2006
Fujifilm FinePix E900
The 9.0 megapixel Fujifilm FinePix E900 is an impressive followon to last year's 6.3 megapixel FinePix E550, which was good enough to earn a Dave's Pick. Its color is very good (if somewhat subdued), resolution excellent, and noise levels at even high ISOs are tamed very well. The FinePix E900 isn't the fastest in terms of AF speed, but it's right there in the respectable department. If you... Top
testseek.com - Feb 9, 2009
Fujifilm FinePix E900 Zoom
Testseek.com has collected 22 expert reviews for Fujifilm FinePix E900 Zoom and the average expert rating is 84 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Testseek.com to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions. Top
Macworld.com - May 3, 2006
Fuji FinePix E900
Overall, the Fujifilm FinePix E900 is a good choice for people who want the simplicity of a point-and-shoot and the ability to take control when required. Its high-quality images and ease of use add to its value. Top
Digitalcamerainfo.com - Jan 27, 2006
Fujifilm FinePix E900 Digital Camera Review
The Fujifilm FinePix E900 is an ambitious camera – at 9 megapixels, its sensor has a higher resolution than Fuji's DSLRs. The camera is equipped with a 4x optical zoom lens that equates to a variable focal length of 32mm to 128mm (35mm equivalent), providing users with a true wide-angle to moderate telephoto perspective. The 1/1.6-inch SuperCCD imaging chip supports a top ISO rating of 800, and... Top
TopTenREVIEWS.com - Jul 16, 2008
Fuji FinePix E900
Fuji FinePix E900 receives an overall TopTenREVIEWS score of 2.83 out of 4.00. It is ranked the #86 standard digital camera of all time. The overall rating represents an intelligent balance of features, value as a function of price to features, and a summary of reviews from a variety of sources. The TopTen REVIEWS' formula gives a picture of important consumer features, market value, and a... Top
DCResource - Jan 11, 2006
DCRP Review: Fuji FinePix E900
Overall, the FinePix E900 does get my recommendation, though I'd suggest that low light shooters and RAW aficionados consider something else, as the camera's main flaws are in those areas. Top
reviewgist.com - Jan 9, 2010
Best Fuji Digital Camera For Video
Image is Good according to 17 Digital Camera experts. -- "Experienced photographers will have no problem using the camera right out of the box and beginners should be able to shoot consistently excellent images after only a quick scan of the users manual."-digitalcamerareview.com -- "Even in auto white balance mode this camera produces some of the most accurate color Ive seen to... Top
PCWorld - Mar 15, 2006
Fujifilm FinePix E900
Delivers high image quality and many controls. However, the price is high and image editing software is limited. Top
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Fuji E900 Best all-around ProAm Point&Shoot under...
Strengths: FAST. OUTSTANDING in low light. Wide angle lense. Great batteries and battery life. Great ccd and resolution. Great ergonomics (tall enough to hold yet small enough for your pocket).
Weakness: Menu needs to be straighted out...I hope Fuji is listening! How about a USEFUL RAW utility?? Max XD Memory card is only 1G. NEEDS highspeed XD for best movie perf. No perform/quality probs.
This is a strong candidate for the serious amature in need of a point and shoot for backups or vacation...It is also VERY easy to use, for the significant other of that serious amature.
I studied medium to high-end point&shoots and prosumers for the last 6 months prior to buying the Fuji E900. While the E900 didn't have everything I wanted, in the end, it was the clear choice. the CCD and the ergo were keys to my choice.
High resolution, moderatly high level of amature photgrapher type functions (read: manual settings, autobracketing, and RAW), fast focusing, decent flash, macro mode, good low light ability, a mem-card restricted movie mode, compact size, ergonomic shape, quality build, easy to use modes and ultimately, a real viewfinder.
The three finalists in my decision group were the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX1, the Canon S80, and the Fujji E900.
I have to say, the Lumix, with that beautiful Leica lense took some fantastic shots..but my God! does it have a noisy, and I mean NOISY ccd!!!! if you are only shooting indoors with the flash, and you can look the iso to 80, then it will reward you with incredible images! but this is not my reality. I originally had settled on the Lumix but that noisy ccd and a LACK OF A REAL VIEWFINDER (Panasonic are you listening??) were deal killers in the end. The Lumix is just about useless when you are outside in bright light, and with the sun at your back...a viewfinder is really key hear.
Moving to the Canon S80, it has a great lense as well, and does MUCH better with slightly higher iso numbers, but man, that soap bar is bulky! Its dimensions are not at all condusive to actually holding the camera stolidly. I did like the 1024x768 movie mode, but at 15fps the output looks inferior to the regular old 640x480@30fps of the Fuji. The S80 does 640x480 as to, but the ergonomics and weight/mass of the S80 sunk it..but at least it has a REAL VIEWFINDER (Panasonic, are you listening??). The S80 just felt dated. I think its time for Canon to step up with something new in the Point&Shoot department.
The Fuji E900, with the Fujinon lense had the poorest lense quality (IMHO) relative to the extremely high quality of the Canon L series lense on the S80 and that magical Leica lense on the Pani. That said, it is a fine lense that can hold its head high, especially in combination with that great ccd, excellent ergonomics, and a very complete set of features...the Fuji was a better choice for me.
I really like the "Natural" program mode. With the 5th generation SuperHADD the colors are good and the low light capability is REALLY impressive. That mode (Natural)lets you get a lot of battery life out of the camera as it lets you preclude the flash A LOT.
The 800iso actually WORKS..sure its a little noisy at that level...but we ARE talking about a $300+ dollar point and shoot! Just amazing...It really is an amazing little camera. Kudos to Fuji for having the stones to stick the SuperHADD from the S9000 into a compact point & shoot!
I was worried about the majority-plastic construction, but it is solid yet light weight, and so far, no complaints...in fact if it had been made of metal it would have probably made it subtantially heavier.
The use of double-A (AA) batteries are great for the traveller.
It is important to point out that the gripes really are minor and amazingly fixable...if Fuji wanted to support this "fringe" camera a little more ( it IS so much more than the herd of 38mm-160mm eqiv cams out there). I think they could do a software and firmware update and fix 90% of my gripes. And I should also point out that my gripes are only there because the capabilities and performance of this camera just taunt you to want the whole amature-shooting match. I mean to say, this cam has all the right parts and it does a damned good job of providing a DSLR user with most of the goodies he or she is accustomed to...while allowing your wife or husband to use it as the point and shoot that most people will use it for.
GRIPES:
I agree with some other reviewers, digging thru the menu to get to the RAW mode is just plain stupid...It belongs above the 9M JPEG setting on the F button!!!
Why couldn't they make the RAW format a lIItle bIt friendlier?? I suspect they hid the RAW mode from ready use because at 18M per pic, you cannot take even a SINGLE shot with only the onboard memory (16M)...which also seems silly.
Also, while the screen power-up button on the back is really handy for reviewing images (the lense stays parked to conserve the batteries), and other housekeeping, but when you try to power the camera back down (in this mode) via the same button...it actually causes a full power up and lense deployment to occur...what were they thinking?
This camera really NEEDS a 2G or 4G memory card...1M was fine when you were shooting with 4M to 5M sensor sizes, but this baby had a fantastic 9M sensor...it just begs to be shot in RAW..if if if...
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Jun 16, 2006
just a follow up, from ftlcom:
I was really of the impression that this camera would fade away...as a product with more capability than the "general" public desires. With this in mind, I was pleasantly suprised to see this month's Consumer Reports magazine listed the E900 as a best buy (without a writeup unfortunately). I continue to be impressed with this 9 megapixel, close to $300 point & shoot.
A couple more low rez pics are included.
regards,
ftlcom
Jun 27, 2006
Still impressed with the color and image quality of this thing, and now it can be had for 299 in some places.
A couple gripes: The Automatic mode tends to crank the ISO up for no apparently good reason...to 400 or more even when there is adequate light for ISO 200 or even 100. My suspicion is that the programmers were very aware that with no image stabilization, they would be safer with a grainier yet in-focus shot..than to trust that the average user will take the effort to hold still????
We are finding that Aperture mode is the easiest point and shoot mode, cranking the ISO down to 100 or 200 while still.
Nov 5, 2008
FTLCOM here...and I am saddened to report that my BetterHalf has dropped our beloved E900 on a large rock near a river and thus ends the effective life of this great little camera.
I have been shooting with an image stabilized Canon for the past few months since The Incendent and have come to miss the crisp imagery and impressive low light performance of this little PointAndShoot.
I am HOPING that FujiFilm will follow in the steps of the E900, as Panasonic has now proven this niche (with the DMC-LX3), and produce a replacement for the E900. Perhaps a metal housing, faster and sharper lens, SDHC, and, more powerfull flash, dedicated LiPo battery, and faster RAW performance (maintaining an optical viewfinder!) 9-10MP is more than enough!