S3 review from dpreview!

deslim27 · 16th March 2005

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/fujifilms3pro/

The sample pictures are taken in Singapore! Great image quality IMHO!

silver.wolf · 16th March 2005

but the review doesn't look good. above average only.

jopel · 16th March 2005

Conclusion - Above Average

Hmmm...maybe fuji (singapore) didn't take Phil out for dinner.

user111 · 16th March 2005

its still a mixed bag

Terence · 16th March 2005

It doesn't seem like a huge leap over the S2. It's major downside is it's price. Unless it dips below the $3000 mark, this cam doesn't really represent a worthwhile buy at the current street prices. I personally find the removal of the CR123 batteries the greatest feature of the S3

Man, I hate having to carry extra ones, and they just die off without any warning, unlike the AAs.

snowspeeder · 17th March 2005

Give it a few months, I'm sure the price will drop a little by then. Hope I can afford one soon.

chenchengcai · 17th March 2005

using RAW mode + Adobe Camera RAW is so good.
at least S3pro has proven that their SuperCCD technology works!
but in a limited way thou, with help from Adobe Camera RAW.

nightpiper · 17th March 2005

is this the 1st DSLR that has an above average rating?

c'mon guys, review can only tell u this much about a device. u need to get users experience & feedback if its good for its niche. samples look good, i guess that pretty much says how well it takes a pic.

Reflection · 17th March 2005

I think it's important to note that the above average rating is given to the S3 based on its "all-rounded" capabilities. For those who are not bothered by write speed, FPS, yad yad yad...your personal rating might be higher.

IMO, it's really about choosing a camera that can do what you want it to do. I believe that it's the only DSLR that can do b/w and multiple exposures in the mkt, and that's huge plus for me already.

Others could possibly care less about these two features. Subjective...just like photography.

deslim27 · 17th March 2005

Originally Posted by Reflection

I think it's important to note that the above average rating is given to cameras based on their "all-rounded" capabilities. For those who are not bothered by write speed, FPS, yad yad yad...your personal rating might be higher.

So far, the recent DSLRs are "Highly Recommended" (except a handful).. so the average rating is "Highly Recommended".. and S3 is above the average.

I agree with Reflection, the final rating is just based on "all-rounded" capabilities, it might be well the best camera for some specific area.

theITguy · 17th March 2005

Just a camera. If you think it is good it is good. If you like the pictures from this camera you like it, no need bother about what others said. Yes there are lots of bad points, 20D also got a lot and maybe even more. Just like the Kodak 14n/c, still a great camera for certain uses. Remember FujiFilm is an expert in FILM (thats what I believe) and it excels now in its digital format of film, Sensor. For serious shooter (me?), most of the time you do not use 4fps-8fps.

Flyingpig · 19th March 2005

Is it still able to set S2pro from shop?

Reflection · 20th March 2005

Originally Posted by Flyingpig

Is it still able to set S2pro from shop?

No stock whatsoever the last time i checked.

16th March 2005	#1
deslim27 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: SG Posts: 2,603	S3 review from dpreview! http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/fujifilms3pro/ The sample pictures are taken in Singapore! Great image quality IMHO!

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silver.wolf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Little India Posts: 1,885	but the review doesn't look good. above average only. __________________ Great photography is about depth of feeling, not depth of field. Portfolio \| Gallery \| Blog

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Terence Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: I'm a Llama! Posts: 4,716	It doesn't seem like a huge leap over the S2. It's major downside is it's price. Unless it dips below the $3000 mark, this cam doesn't really represent a worthwhile buy at the current street prices. I personally find the removal of the CR123 batteries the greatest feature of the S3 Man, I hate having to carry extra ones, and they just die off without any warning, unlike the AAs. __________________ Visit my photo blog Email only please, NO PM!

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Reflection Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cowtown Posts: 1,129	I think it's important to note that the above average rating is given to the S3 based on its "all-rounded" capabilities. For those who are not bothered by write speed, FPS, yad yad yad...your personal rating might be higher. IMO, it's really about choosing a camera that can do what you want it to do. I believe that it's the only DSLR that can do b/w and multiple exposures in the mkt, and that's huge plus for me already. Others could possibly care less about these two features. Subjective...just like photography. Last edited by Reflection; 17th March 2005 at 09:53 AM.

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user111 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,719	its still a mixed bag

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snowspeeder Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: 35A East Coast Rd Posts: 3,435	Give it a few months, I'm sure the price will drop a little by then. Hope I can afford one soon.

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chenchengcai Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: east Posts: 360	using RAW mode + Adobe Camera RAW is so good. at least S3pro has proven that their SuperCCD technology works! but in a limited way thou, with help from Adobe Camera RAW.

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nightpiper Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,794	is this the 1st DSLR that has an above average rating? c'mon guys, review can only tell u this much about a device. u need to get users experience & feedback if its good for its niche. samples look good, i guess that pretty much says how well it takes a pic.

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theITguy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: In this small world Posts: 2,042	Just a camera. If you think it is good it is good. If you like the pictures from this camera you like it, no need bother about what others said. Yes there are lots of bad points, 20D also got a lot and maybe even more. Just like the Kodak 14n/c, still a great camera for certain uses. Remember FujiFilm is an expert in FILM (thats what I believe) and it excels now in its digital format of film, Sensor. For serious shooter (me?), most of the time you do not use 4fps-8fps.

19th March 2005	#12
Flyingpig Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SG Posts: 731	Is it still able to set S2pro from shop? __________________ My Website