S9600?

Matt7613

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Hey,

Well my friend maybe getting the S9600, and he doesn't really know much about the camera. But neither do I, as I haven't used one before, so I'm just looking for some opinions on what there like. Can you get better lenses etc etc? Any photos I can see shot by the S9600?

Thanks,

-Matt
 
Hi ya,

My friend has just got one of these cameras and really likes it. He has shown me some of the shots he has taken (about 200 actually) and to be honest they are pretty damn good, especially considering he paid £217 for it.

As for lenses, this is a bridge camera so your not able to remove the lens and attach others. This is one reason my friend bought one, simply because he couldnt justify spending money on lenses for different occasions. The lense thats stuck on the S9600 is basically a pretty good all rounder.

Hope i helped a little. Any other questions ill try my best to find out :)
Ryan
 
I have one, I like it but I really have not had the chance to get to grips with it yet. I only have a few decent-ish pics to show really.

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I returned one after two weeks because I didn't like it. The biggest gripe was that the live-view doesn't give any idea of exposure, among a couple of other things.

I'd recommend one of the Canon S or G models instead, the S3 or G7 if you're looking for a similar price-range to the S9600.
 
TheAlex said:
I returned one after two weeks because I didn't like it. The biggest gripe was that the live-view doesn't give any idea of exposure, among a couple of other things.
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It doesn't? That's news to me... Can you explain further please?
 
I've had mine for around 6 months now, overall I enjoy using it, its a learning curve with the manual options similar to a DSLR but not too bad. My biggest gripe with the camera is what I can best describe as graininess, probably jost normal noise but its noticeable at low ISO, but I guess its a limitation of the sensor itself. Otherwise its fairly good, great battery life, RAW support (although the file size is around 20mb each for them which can mean its a bit slow to shoot in this mode) and a good zoom. You can get filters for it fairly cheaply.

It can be a bit slow (as in slow shutter speeds etc) in low light, but thats without flash, and tbh compared to most normal cameras can handle low light situations pretty well without flash, which I dont like using.

I actually wish I had got a DSLR just for the extra picture sharpness, but the s9600 has been a good tool in teaching me exposure/shutter speeds etc, and I still feel I can learn a lot more, so its not holding me back too much.

Looking forward to using it in Kenya this Xmas, the good zoom should help with the safari shots etc.

I would as others suggested look at the equivelant Canon range, such as the S5, which may suit your friend better, but I am not sure on filters etc available for it. Look on www.trustedreviews.com as I know they have reviewed both cameras.

Actually:

S5 IS Review

s9600 Review

You should look at other dedicated photography review sites too.

EDIT, heres some pics I've posted on here:

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17751951

Got more but I dont post them online much.
 
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