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Hitman · 15th February 2005

The Fujifilm forum must be the most inactive forum in ClubSnap, the last post was 5 days ago! Where are all the Fuji users? I guess they are very satisfied with their cameras and using them to take wonderful pictures

Anyone still using the S602Z like myself? Had the camera for more than 2 years liao, and it has served me very well... Was looking at the Nikon D70 but after all the research and determining where I'm heading in the realms of digital photography, it doesn't justify an upgrade for me (yet) though it's really the best dSLR (price and function) at this time.

So still hanging on to my old faithful - the S602Z

yowch · 15th February 2005

Hahaha, Fuji users are satisfied? Maybe we are all waiting for Fuji to give us better value for money.

Yes, the 602 is great, minie 2 years, too. And still shooting, and that is next to my S2pro.

Back in August, I settled at $1900 for a good but second hand S2pro over the new D70 of $2300 (with kit lens). Now I'll say the D70 better value for money, at a low $1800 with kit lens, especially considering better cross sync and newer technology.

Cheesecake · 16th February 2005

i agree with what yowch has stated.

i like FujiFilm's S2Pro. the colours are really nice, warm and the skin tones are very good too. and that's straight out of the camera!

however, i don't think the S3Pro is within reach. the asking fee is too high and that's the main issue.

FujiFilm has very good customer support though.

kulit007 · 16th February 2005

In terms of numbers Fuji users are not as many as nikon & canon user.
Maybe that the reason why not a lot of post.
I also like FujiFilm's S2Pro. the colours are warm and skin tones are
better than any DSLR that I saw, but thats my opinion.
You don't. need to shoot RAW just to have the nice skin tone, just used
Jpeg pic that's it!
also the RAW eats a lot of harddisk space, unlike Jpeg.

Heres a treat for you all.
I just call Fujifilm service center at paya lebar,
& ask them how much the CCD cost if I want to replace it?
Let say the CCD doesn't. work anymore.
He said it would cost you around $200+ .
I was surprise coz the last time the I ask Its around $1600+.
So its value for money, if you want to replace your CCD.
For the body it will cost you $900+.
Expensive? yes coz they will gonna send it to NIKON Japan &
we must pay for the shipping charges.

This is for your info only, that all folks.

kulit007

hazekang · 16th February 2005

just remembered i have a fujifilm finepix a303

somehow the portrait shots taken with it looks better than those i take with my d30.....

tokrot · 16th February 2005

Hi,

Was an ex-s602 user here...

Just upgraded to KM DSLR D7D.. I would say D7D is even better than the S602z straight out of the camera needs almost no processing..

Very pleased.. Of coz.. I also notice that fuji forum was quiet during these few days the last posting was something like 4 or 5 days..

S602z still serve me well.. I am using it for Video recording..

LazerLordz · 16th February 2005

I love my S5000Z

Azure · 18th February 2005

Yes, Fuji's dSLRs are good things alright. S2/S3 - excellent out-of-camera images, great out-of-cam B&Ws, and the absolutely wonderful slide simulate images...

Maybe just toss a couple of sample pix to spice up this quiet corner?

out-of-cam B&W (S3 Pro)

out-of-cam F2/slide (S3 Pro)

out-of-cam color (S2 Pro)

out-of-cam night/no-flash/ISO800 (S2 Pro)

sumball · 18th February 2005

Nice nice nice!!!

My next DSLR will be S2/S3......

Some shots using S3 http://www.avbuzz.com/new_home/w/200...omarco60.php#1

http://www.avbuzz.com/new_home/w/200...pro17-35.php#1

Eyeing S2 now...

y0ngcheng · 18th February 2005

wow. sumball aiming for the fujis now

sumball · 18th February 2005

Long time ago before you sold your 10D, just that my wallet 不争气。

y0ngcheng · 18th February 2005

Originally Posted by sumball

Long time ago before you sold your 10D, just that my wallet 不争气。

Azure · 19th February 2005

Originally Posted by sumball

Long time ago before you sold your 10D, just that my wallet 不争气。

LOL

So many converts? Yongcheng also...

mpenza · 19th February 2005

I was an ex-602Z user too!

one reason for the less number of posts could be the S1 Pro, S2 Pro and S3 pro users are more active in Nikon forums (due to use of Nikon compatible lenses, flash, etc).

yowch · 19th February 2005

I agree with mpenza. S1 is ancient now, S2 has been around quite a while, and there's the international S2 pro forum, and the S3 is pretty much way too expensive for the regular hobbyist. Well, that's probably why there's nothing much to talk about. And when it's about lenses or flash, Nikon forum is really much better than here.

And at the consumer level, yeah, new models are released, but they seem to be just cosmetic changes and some minor resolution up. No big ground breaking technology or improvements like the S602 or the S5000. Even the S20 and the S7000 didn't generate much hype.

Well...

Maybe I'll start a thread about enlargements from the S2pro sometime when inspiration hits.

Hitman · 19th February 2005

I feel that sometimes Fuji cameras are under-rated, in general, they are capable of producing good to excellent images straight off the camera. But having said that, it is also important to know that the camera is just a tool, ultimately it is the man (or woman) behind the camera that is taking the picture, not the camera

LazerLordz · 19th February 2005

Some B&W..from my S5000Z

Kings Park, Perth

Chinatown

Waterloo Street

Pablo · 20th February 2005

Hi,
I still own a S602z but since I bought my 20D I havn't used it so I have lent it to a cousin for a while.

I still have and love my F810 (good pocket camera !).

Cheers.

Flyingpig · 20th February 2005

Got a question. Still able to get a new S2pro from shop now?

quekky · 20th February 2005

Love the colors of fuji, but then so ex...

$10+ a roll

most of the time i like to use fuji sup400 but sometimes still use kodak or agfa

16th February 2005	#3
Cheesecake Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: I live in a haunted house!!!!! Posts: 12,820	i agree with what yowch has stated. i like FujiFilm's S2Pro. the colours are really nice, warm and the skin tones are very good too. and that's straight out of the camera! however, i don't think the S3Pro is within reach. the asking fee is too high and that's the main issue. FujiFilm has very good customer support though. __________________ You'll Never Walk Alone! 初恋的感觉杀很大!

16th February 2005	#4
kulit007 Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Upper Payalebar Posts: 1,013	I like FujiFilm's S2Pro..... In terms of numbers Fuji users are not as many as nikon & canon user. Maybe that the reason why not a lot of post. I also like FujiFilm's S2Pro. the colours are warm and skin tones are better than any DSLR that I saw, but thats my opinion. You don't. need to shoot RAW just to have the nice skin tone, just used Jpeg pic that's it! also the RAW eats a lot of harddisk space, unlike Jpeg. Heres a treat for you all. I just call Fujifilm service center at paya lebar, & ask them how much the CCD cost if I want to replace it? Let say the CCD doesn't. work anymore. He said it would cost you around $200+ . I was surprise coz the last time the I ask Its around $1600+. So its value for money, if you want to replace your CCD. For the body it will cost you $900+. Expensive? yes coz they will gonna send it to NIKON Japan & we must pay for the shipping charges. This is for your info only, that all folks. kulit007

16th February 2005	#6
tokrot Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,238	Hi, Was an ex-s602 user here... Just upgraded to KM DSLR D7D.. I would say D7D is even better than the S602z straight out of the camera needs almost no processing.. Very pleased.. Of coz.. I also notice that fuji forum was quiet during these few days the last posting was something like 4 or 5 days.. S602z still serve me well.. I am using it for Video recording.. __________________ Colors of Photography through my eyes...

16th February 2005	#7
LazerLordz Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: near the Equator Posts: 1,257	I love my S5000Z __________________ We live in an age when unnecessary things are our only necessities. - Oscar Wilde

18th February 2005	#9
sumball Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 4,224	Nice nice nice!!! My next DSLR will be S2/S3...... Some shots using S3 http://www.avbuzz.com/new_home/w/200...omarco60.php#1 http://www.avbuzz.com/new_home/w/200...pro17-35.php#1 Eyeing S2 now... Last edited by sumball; 18th February 2005 at 10:31 AM.

15th February 2005	#1
Hitman Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 22° 11' N, 113° 33' E Posts: 793	. . . The Fujifilm forum must be the most inactive forum in ClubSnap, the last post was 5 days ago! Where are all the Fuji users? I guess they are very satisfied with their cameras and using them to take wonderful pictures Anyone still using the S602Z like myself? Had the camera for more than 2 years liao, and it has served me very well... Was looking at the Nikon D70 but after all the research and determining where I'm heading in the realms of digital photography, it doesn't justify an upgrade for me (yet) though it's really the best dSLR (price and function) at this time. So still hanging on to my old faithful - the S602Z __________________ Pictures always should have a special story behind it or a special meaning to the photographer.

15th February 2005	#2
yowch Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Singapore, Redhill Posts: 1,063	Hahaha, Fuji users are satisfied? Maybe we are all waiting for Fuji to give us better value for money. Yes, the 602 is great, minie 2 years, too. And still shooting, and that is next to my S2pro. Back in August, I settled at $1900 for a good but second hand S2pro over the new D70 of $2300 (with kit lens). Now I'll say the D70 better value for money, at a low $1800 with kit lens, especially considering better cross sync and newer technology.

16th February 2005	#5
hazekang Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Clementi Posts: 2,394	just remembered i have a fujifilm finepix a303 somehow the portrait shots taken with it looks better than those i take with my d30.....

18th February 2005	#8
Azure Deregistered Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: ClubSNAP community Posts: 2,783	Yes, Fuji's dSLRs are good things alright. S2/S3 - excellent out-of-camera images, great out-of-cam B&Ws, and the absolutely wonderful slide simulate images... Maybe just toss a couple of sample pix to spice up this quiet corner? out-of-cam B&W (S3 Pro) out-of-cam F2/slide (S3 Pro) out-of-cam color (S2 Pro) out-of-cam night/no-flash/ISO800 (S2 Pro)

18th February 2005	#10
y0ngcheng Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: 新加坡 Posts: 1,800	wow. sumball aiming for the fujis now __________________ "I want to have the best camera in the world and shoot XMMs."

19th February 2005	#14
mpenza Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,397	I was an ex-602Z user too! one reason for the less number of posts could be the S1 Pro, S2 Pro and S3 pro users are more active in Nikon forums (due to use of Nikon compatible lenses, flash, etc).

20th February 2005	#18
Pablo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Blue/Green Planet Posts: 1,854	Go Fuji ! Hi, I still own a S602z but since I bought my 20D I havn't used it so I have lent it to a cousin for a while. I still have and love my F810 (good pocket camera !). Cheers. __________________ Time, is an effortless construction :)

20th February 2005	#19
Flyingpig Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SG Posts: 731	Got a question. Still able to get a new S2pro from shop now? __________________ My Website

20th February 2005	#20
quekky Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: www.irphotography.com Posts: 1,374	Love the colors of fuji, but then so ex... $10+ a roll most of the time i like to use fuji sup400 but sometimes still use kodak or agfa