I just discovered the S2

Terence · 21st February 2005

I just picked up a new old S2 and a AF-S 17-35, wow, pretty killer combination. Strange how I haven't discovered the old S2 a lot sooner. Being a Canon shooter, this particular setup seems to blow a lot of the Canon super wide angle glass away. I like the deep colors and clear contrast. All this straight out of the camera and with minimal edits.

Here are some results from a recent trip to the US.

Luscombe 8A Silvare
North American T-28 Trojan
Lockheed F-104 Starfighter

tokrot · 21st February 2005

WOw, the sharpness and colors are awesome! Fujis cams are known for least PS thingie needed... Thanks for sharing..

y0ngcheng · 21st February 2005

well, you can always sell off ur C and use ur s2...

user111 · 21st February 2005

too much contrast for me

gadget · 21st February 2005

I defenitely like the strong impact. Even the overcast shot looks good.

Terence · 21st February 2005

Originally Posted by y0ngcheng

well, you can always sell off ur C and use ur s2...

Hey, that might be a brilliant idea. I'd probably save a ton of $$$ doing just that.

The 1DmkII is a speed demon, the S2 doesn't even come close in that regard so I doubt I'll be dumping my C gear for F. I kinda like the idea of having 2 seperate systems though.

kerpalz · 22nd February 2005

terrence..... no need to consider man..... just use ur s2.... powerful camera... but its a walking timebomb if your camera is a 32L series...

nightwolf75 · 22nd February 2005

Originally Posted by kerpalz

terrence..... no need to consider man..... just use ur s2.... powerful camera... but its a walking timebomb if your camera is a 32L series...

why? becos of the reported problems with the CCD?

terence -

awesome pics! really demonstrated the 'rite-out-of-cam' richness in colours of the s2pro.

Terence · 22nd February 2005

No problems with the CCD so far, it's a 31A. Coming to 2 yrs now though it looks like it's a month old. Previous owner said the CCD was never replaced and it's been through about 7k frames already. Hope it keeps going strong, I think this one is a keeper... well, maybe until I start looking at the S3 a year or two down the road.

David Lee · 22nd February 2005

Yap...32L is a time boom...Mine exploded!!!

However its replaced FOC but wonder will it explode again

sumball · 22nd February 2005

Then sell me your S2...

y0ngcheng · 22nd February 2005

Originally Posted by sumball

Then sell me your S2...

hahahahha

nightwolf75 · 22nd February 2005

wat abt the much older s1pro? anyone got experience using it? izit just as good in terms of 'out-of-cam' colours like the s2 (not talking abt MP; 3 vs 6)?

sumball · 22nd February 2005

Yes, the S1pro is just as good. the typical Fuji Color can be found too. and it is now below 1K....

nightwolf75 · 22nd February 2005

Originally Posted by sumball

Yes, the S1pro is just as good. the typical Fuji Color can be found too. and it is now below 1K....

thanks, bro! haha... no wonder on other fuji boards, its always a comment dat fuji seems to transplant their slide technology onto the sensor.

sumball · 22nd February 2005

ya, in S3pro, there is a feature to shoot at the "velvia simulation" mode.... and the color is ....... u imagine it urself.

u can do it via PS but it is out of cam,....

think 10D can get only the light blue sky (the most) if you at the same time need to well-exposed your subject but the dynamic range in S2 & S3 are superb!!!

nightwolf75 · 22nd February 2005

Originally Posted by sumball

ya, in S3pro, there is a feature to shoot at the "velvia simulation" mode.... and the color is ....... u imagine it urself.

u can do it via PS but it is out of cam,....

think 10D can get only the light blue sky (the most) if you at the same time need to well-exposed your subject but the dynamic range in S2 & S3 are superb!!!

can ask canon to hijack their velvia settings and give it to us as a firmware upgrade?

sumball · 22nd February 2005

Rather than ask Canon, I prefer to beg the Russian guy.

kerpalz · 22nd February 2005

Originally Posted by sumball

Then sell me your S2...

u guys wait.... i trying to ask my boss to sell the present set... then i go buy a s3pro....hahahha

nightwolf75 · 22nd February 2005

Originally Posted by kerpalz

u guys wait.... i trying to ask my boss to sell the present set... then i go buy a s3pro....hahahha

hehe... all the best!

me... hmm... i dun mind trying out an old s1pro tho...

21st February 2005	#1
Terence Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: I'm a Llama! Posts: 4,716	I just discovered the S2 I just picked up a new old S2 and a AF-S 17-35, wow, pretty killer combination. Strange how I haven't discovered the old S2 a lot sooner. Being a Canon shooter, this particular setup seems to blow a lot of the Canon super wide angle glass away. I like the deep colors and clear contrast. All this straight out of the camera and with minimal edits. Here are some results from a recent trip to the US. Luscombe 8A Silvare North American T-28 Trojan Lockheed F-104 Starfighter __________________ Visit my photo blog Email only please, NO PM!

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tokrot Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,243	WOw, the sharpness and colors are awesome! Fujis cams are known for least PS thingie needed... Thanks for sharing.. __________________ Colors of Photography through my eyes...

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Terence Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: I'm a Llama! Posts: 4,716	No problems with the CCD so far, it's a 31A. Coming to 2 yrs now though it looks like it's a month old. Previous owner said the CCD was never replaced and it's been through about 7k frames already. Hope it keeps going strong, I think this one is a keeper... well, maybe until I start looking at the S3 a year or two down the road. __________________ Visit my photo blog Email only please, NO PM!

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nightwolf75 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: in bet MORE diaper changes... Posts: 14,585	wat abt the much older s1pro? anyone got experience using it? izit just as good in terms of 'out-of-cam' colours like the s2 (not talking abt MP; 3 vs 6)? __________________ When did ignorance become a point of view? - Dilbert budget AD/ROM shooter, anyone?

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user111 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,719	too much contrast for me

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gadget Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Earth Posts: 92	I defenitely like the strong impact. Even the overcast shot looks good.

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kerpalz Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: TheDaysMovie.com Posts: 1,887	terrence..... no need to consider man..... just use ur s2.... powerful camera... but its a walking timebomb if your camera is a 32L series...

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David Lee Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North.. Posts: 109	Yap...32L is a time boom...Mine exploded!!! However its replaced FOC but wonder will it explode again

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sumball Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 4,224	Then sell me your S2...