Fuji S2 pro with Nk18-70 for event shots

[poh6702]

Just had our company D&D 2 weeks ago, the event photographer was using the Fuji S2 Pro with Nikon 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 lens and Nikon flash throughout the evening. After getting the CD and photos from the photographer, I was really impressed with the nice color and well expossure of the pictures taken. Off course, the photographer's skill do play an important part, equipment must also be good.

[yowch]

And that's also my current and most regular set-up. Glad that there are people out there who can see the merits of a good photographer, coupled with budget equipment of the right type, can still produce very respectable images. And certainly glad to hear someone praising the underdog Fuji.

[studiolabmaster]

great combination ,i used this when i had my s2Pro too!!!this len fir just right for event coverage..................

[studiolabmaster]

great combination ,i used this when i had my s2Pro too!!!this len fir just right for event coverage..................

[studiolabmaster]

great combination ,i used this when i had my s2Pro too!!!this len fir just right for event coverage..................

[Cheesecake]

S2Pro is a sleeper DSLR!! now there seems to be more users and appreciators of S2Pro.



S4! S4!

[Jay]

Sold off my first S2 and then bought it again after a year as it rendered very good color especially for portraits. Also acquired the Nk 18-70 which paired very well with the S2. Am using it for people shots whereas use the D2X for events.

This set is for keep!

[b18]

Depends on the event, but for most company function etc you can't go wrong with this combo.
Covers 27 - 105 range [135] it is a true street sweeper lens and when paired with S2 Pro,
the next you can wish for is a box with iTTL and Fuji sensor + 17-55 DX glass + a speedlight with Gary Fong sphere attached

[poh6702]

Originally Posted by b18 Depends on the event, but for most company function etc you can't go wrong with this combo. Covers 27 - 105 range [135] it is a true street sweeper lens and when paired with S2 Pro, the next you can wish for is a box with iTTL and Fuji sensor + 17-55 DX glass + a speedlight with Gary Fong sphere attached

You mean, Fuji S3 Pro + Nikon 17-55DX + Nikon SB800 + Gary Fong Sphere Attached??

[b18]

Originally Posted by poh6702 You mean, Fuji S3 Pro + Nikon 17-55DX + Nikon SB800 + Gary Fong Sphere Attached??

no .. to be S4 Pro + that glass + Metz 54 MZ-4i + GF sphere

[Jay]

Originally Posted by b18 no .. to be S4 Pro + that glass + Metz 54 MZ-4i + GF sphere

I'm still very happy with the S2 that's paired with my 17-55 and Metz 54MZ4. Its only a pity that I shoot about 5 times a year as a hobbyist

[poh6702]

I am currently using Nikon D70, Nikon 24-120VR, Sigma 18-50 F2.8 and SB800. I am looking out for a second hand S2 Pro, if someone is selling please PM me.

Thanks.

[Luval]

I lok upon S2 pro as 1 of the best jpg out of camera .. but the down thing is the using of 2 battery source.. it really kills to change battery that often..how does the rest of you deal with this .. ??

[zaxh81]

for D70 user to change to S2pro,i would find it takes sometime to get use to the size cause it's bigger than D70.
Otherwise,very good out of camera pics,very saturated.
Almost no PS needed for my previous fuji cam.

[Cheesecake]

Originally Posted by Luval I lok upon S2 pro as 1 of the best jpg out of camera .. but the down thing is the using of 2 battery source.. it really kills to change battery that often..how does the rest of you deal with this .. ??

put in a pair of fresh CR123 and 4X2100 to 2500 rechargeable AAs before any event or assignment shoot.
a pair of CR123 can last u for around 600+ shots (use together with rechargeable AAs).

recently, i used Panasonic CR123 and they lasted more than 600+shots(flash and non-flash).

[Cheesecake]

Originally Posted by zaxh81 for D70 user to change to S2pro,i would find it takes sometime to get use to the size cause it's bigger than D70. Otherwise,very good out of camera pics,very saturated. Almost no PS needed for my previous fuji cam.

true for the colour part..

PS is to the minimum with S2Pro.

superb colour rendering.

[Luval]

CR 123 is very expe.. !!!

[novello76]

not so sure for others ..but i definitely see a difference in jpegs taken from my 18-70 vs tamron 28-75 on a D70. (i.e. the 28-75 renders better colour and sharpness) though I have not done any scientific tests. Perhaps a S2 pro will reduce the difference? But of course the 28-75 range is not as versatile due to the crop factor. If I were paying considerable amt of money for event or for my wedding, I would expect the photog's equipment to be good i.e. 17-55 on a nikon mt body. Skill is one thing, but the 18-70 will not be able to produce some type of shots in a event, such as pure ambient light without flash.

[Cheesecake]

Originally Posted by Luval CR 123 is very expe.. !!!

S$4-5 for 2, very expensive?

anyway, always bough them in bulk.

[eawtan]

Originally Posted by Luval CR 123 is very expe.. !!!

Mod MB16 to fit the S2, then standardise on all AAs (8x AA )