Fuji S9600 problems.

Not sure what you’re trying to do, but it is the camera which produces RAW (*.RAF in FujiSpeak) files, and it needs to be set up via the camera’s menu (in take photo mode). Download the .RAF files to your PC in the usual manner and you can then use S7RAW to process the images. I recommend saving the processed images as TIFs, which are uncompressed.

S7RAW can be used to ensure that .RAF files are visible as thumbnails under XP Exploder, too.

If the images need any further processing/converting/compressing into JPGs, then use something like PaintShop Pro, Photoshop, or (free to download and use) The Gimp.

Hope this helps.

Cheers Robant.
I have downloaded said program,but every time I try to save a raw file,as raw or jpeg,it just crashes while saving:eek:

Chris

Additionally, you have more control over the photos if you take them in RAW (.raf) mode.

You can then process the images as they are recorded directly onto the CCD, rather than rely on the S9600’s internal processor, which converts them to jpegs. But I will only manage to get 140 or so images on a 2 gig xD card. But you can find those for about £19 or so pounds online, including delivery.

You, obviously, need software to read the raw files, and you can get S7RAW here.[click] I’ve only been playing with it for a few days myself, but I’m surprised how much better I can make the pictures look using this tool.

I use a Finepix S6500fd, which is similar to your S9600.

I think it will go down to iso 60, try fastest sp setting at that.

But that usually only affects grain/noise – which should still be acceptable at iso 200.

Register on the Myfuji website and discuss in forums there.

You did say you were using sharp setting. Maybe it needs calibrating?

S9600 is capable of good shots, but not in as carefree a manner as a high fps dslr.

Trick – Use a uv filter & prepare for single shots by half depressing shutter until absolutely ready to complete. If on full zoom back off a smidgeon.

Dont over enlarge images beyond, say 2:1 – every digital picture will break up into pixels eventually, on any camera. Even 1:1 is pushing it for some.

I’m following this one with interest, as I’ve got an S9600 and there’s a slight softness about many of the shots straight out of the camera.
At a purely subjective level, the pictures from my 2800Z have a crispness to them which is lacking from those of the newer camera.
I’ve heard suggestions that this is a known issue with the S9500, but not its successor. I’ll see if I can dig up any examples.

William

Simple record shot taken is decent light.
1/1200
F4.5
ISO 200

The sharpness doesn’t appear as bad as it has been,but I’ not 100% sure. Even with the ISO 200,when viewed closer,there is an apparent amount of noise.

Chris
I an not familar with your Fuji, but may be this will help.
I have a Canon 5D in the settings there is a Picture Style which move into Customising the Picture Style where there is a section for Sharpness.
Sharpness can be altered from soft for portraits to hard more suitable for aeroplanes.
Sorry if my words dont fit the new language I,m new to the digital world, hope this helps.
Simon

I addmitedly am not a aviation photographer,but more into railways,but still thought could find some answers here…
I have noticed that many of my phots. off this camera are not quite as sharp as they might be for a camera of the quality.
9mp,shot in RAW mode,and still a slight unsharpeness about everything.
Also,even when firing at ISO 200,there is a general amount of noise which I do not like…
Any help would be apperciated.

Regards
Chris

Hi Chris,

Could you possibly post a full sized, un-edited example photo along with the EXIF data? This would help in seeing exactly how your camera is performing under the circumstances you’re shooting.

Paul