S602z

stl · 4th January 2003

any known problems with the S602Z? eg for G3 the lens barrel will block the flash etc...

Wolfgang · 5th January 2003

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Originally posted by stl
any known problems with the S602Z? eg for G3 the lens barrel will block the flash etc...

U are right about the G3. As for S602Z, there are some known issues but nothing that is insurmountable, or nothing a little PS cannot fix.

imaginary_number · 5th January 2003

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Originally posted by Wolfgang

U are right about the G3. As for S602Z, there are some known issues but nothing that is insurmountable, or nothing a little PS cannot fix.

Agreed.

In any case, I think the biggest problem with the 602z is that giving it a 3 MP CCD doesn't do justice for such a good camera.
Think Fuji should have made it a 4 MP -> 8 MP camera. Then, it would be almost perfect.

stl · 5th January 2003

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Originally posted by Wolfgang

U are right about the G3. As for S602Z, there are some known issues but nothing that is insurmountable, or nothing a little PS cannot fix.

so what are those issues which S602Z has?

mpenza · 5th January 2003

Check out this thread:
http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthrea...=cons+AND+602Z

Here're what I listed:
Low-light AF is a problem some times,
lack of flip-out LCD/swivel lens,
no remote control

darthsyn · 5th January 2003

and the stupid low batt warning ONLY comes on just before it goes flat...

Gr|ever · 5th January 2003

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Originally posted by darthsyn
and the stupid low batt warning ONLY comes on just before it goes flat...

Dat point I agree... Dats why I always bring along spare batteries.

Dunno what you all think, but I find that the battery for S602Z last pretty long. But this is only my 1st digicam, do dun take my word for it.

Wolfgang · 5th January 2003

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Originally posted by darthsyn
and the stupid low batt warning ONLY comes on just before it goes flat...

That may be true but then again, it's not that big an issue really. Bring along spare batts.

In terms of batt consumption, this camera fares pretty well. Along side my older Olympus C700UZ, which also fared well in terms of batt consumption, the S602Z definately can hold it's own.

mpenza · 5th January 2003

it's more a fault of NiMH batteries than the camera. The warning sign would stay on longer when alkalines are used.

shutterbug · 5th January 2003

hi stl,

alternatively, you could visit the fuji forum at
http://www.dpreview.com/forums/forum.asp?forum=1012

Over there u can find many more users discussing the many pros & cons like colours, barrel distortion, etc for 602z which u want to know. I've learnt alot more on this camera over there. You could also do a search on various issues. Cheers!

fruitybix · 6th January 2003

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Originally posted by stl

so what are those issues which S602Z has?

Issues? Well, the 602Z has its own fair share of my negative vote.

Low light focusing is always an issue. No AF asisst (how much does putting one cost anyway? Even an Ixus has one). Noticeable barrel distortion at full wideangle.

But does it prevent me from taking sharp, accurate photos 90% of the time? NO.

See, any camera that you eventually buy, will have its fair share of issues, which you will realise soon after you use for some time. that is learning and growing into the camera. and the 602Z does cater to both point and shoot types to the immediate and advanced photographer.

Low light focusing, i use an external flash, images come out well exposed, sharp and accurate. so no problem there.

No AF assist: honestly, at distances beyond 3 metres, that is no longer an issue. having problems focusing? use the external flash, and the image will be sharp and evenly exposed (of course, flash photography is itself a big lesson)

Wideangle distortion: a little Photoshop pinching will correct the whole thing.

So in short, all cameras will give you nastiness, it is just how much you want to learn to work around it.

Having said all that, the camera's virtures FAR exceed my stated deficiencies:
Very good colours, and excellent sharpness
Super fast AF even at full telephoto beats every non-DSLR camera for now)
Almost negligible shutter release (again, beats most DCs out there)
5 frames per second (beats some DSLRs)
Ergonomic grip (love it or hate it, it does give the user stability in composition and shooting)
Excellent battery life (a user posted 250 shots per charge, who needs proprietary batteries now?)
Microdrive/CF/SM compatibility

So as a bundle, the 602Z is a serious camera, and perhaps one of Fuji's best cameras to date. Is it the perfect camera? No,
But does it satisfy my needs? Yes.

zombiez · 6th January 2003

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Originally posted by fruitybix

Issues? Well, the 602Z has its own fair share of my negative vote.

Low light focusing is always an issue. No AF asisst (how much does putting one cost anyway? Even an Ixus has one). Noticeable barrel distortion at full wideangle.

But does it prevent me from taking sharp, accurate photos 90% of the time? NO.

See, any camera that you eventually buy, will have its fair share of issues, which you will realise soon after you use for some time. that is learning and growing into the camera. and the 602Z does cater to both point and shoot types to the immediate and advanced photographer.

Low light focusing, i use an external flash, images come out well exposed, sharp and accurate. so no problem there.

No AF assist: honestly, at distances beyond 3 metres, that is no longer an issue. having problems focusing? use the external flash, and the image will be sharp and evenly exposed (of course, flash photography is itself a big lesson)

Wideangle distortion: a little Photoshop pinching will correct the whole thing.

So in short, all cameras will give you nastiness, it is just how much you want to learn to work around it.

Having said all that, the camera's virtures FAR exceed my stated deficiencies:
Very good colours, and excellent sharpness
Super fast AF even at full telephoto beats every non-DSLR camera for now)
Almost negligible shutter release (again, beats most DCs out there)
5 frames per second (beats some DSLRs)
Ergonomic grip (love it or hate it, it does give the user stability in composition and shooting)
Excellent battery life (a user posted 250 shots per charge, who needs proprietary batteries now?)
Microdrive/CF/SM compatibility

So as a bundle, the 602Z is a serious camera, and perhaps one of Fuji's best cameras to date. Is it the perfect camera? No,
But does it satisfy my needs? Yes.

Wow... I have the same camera

fruitybix · 6th January 2003

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Originally posted by zombiez

Wow... I have the same camera

Welcome to the Community!!

dinomax · 8th January 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by fruitybix

Issues? Well, the 602Z has its own fair share of my negative vote.

Low light focusing is always an issue. No AF asisst (how much does putting one cost anyway? Even an Ixus has one). Noticeable barrel distortion at full wideangle.

But does it prevent me from taking sharp, accurate photos 90% of the time? NO.

See, any camera that you eventually buy, will have its fair share of issues, which you will realise soon after you use for some time. that is learning and growing into the camera. and the 602Z does cater to both point and shoot types to the immediate and advanced photographer.

Low light focusing, i use an external flash, images come out well exposed, sharp and accurate. so no problem there.

No AF assist: honestly, at distances beyond 3 metres, that is no longer an issue. having problems focusing? use the external flash, and the image will be sharp and evenly exposed (of course, flash photography is itself a big lesson)

Wideangle distortion: a little Photoshop pinching will correct the whole thing.

So in short, all cameras will give you nastiness, it is just how much you want to learn to work around it.

Having said all that, the camera's virtures FAR exceed my stated deficiencies:
Very good colours, and excellent sharpness
Super fast AF even at full telephoto beats every non-DSLR camera for now)
Almost negligible shutter release (again, beats most DCs out there)
5 frames per second (beats some DSLRs)
Ergonomic grip (love it or hate it, it does give the user stability in composition and shooting)
Excellent battery life (a user posted 250 shots per charge, who needs proprietary batteries now?)
Microdrive/CF/SM compatibility

So as a bundle, the 602Z is a serious camera, and perhaps one of Fuji's best cameras to date. Is it the perfect camera? No,
But does it satisfy my needs? Yes.

what do u mean by 5 fps?? in shooting what?

cillin · 8th January 2003

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Originally posted by dinomax

what do u mean by 5 fps?? in shooting what?

5 fps - 5 frames per second, Continuous 5 shoots

dinomax · 8th January 2003

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Originally posted by cillin

5 fps - 5 frames per second, Continuous 5 shoots

oh ok.. 5 shoots in 1 second...

4th January 2003	#1
stl Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 111	S602z any known problems with the S602Z? eg for G3 the lens barrel will block the flash etc...

5th January 2003	#5
mpenza Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,397	Check out this thread: http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthrea...=cons+AND+602Z Here're what I listed: Low-light AF is a problem some times, lack of flip-out LCD/swivel lens, no remote control

5th January 2003	#6
darthsyn New Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 29	and the stupid low batt warning ONLY comes on just before it goes flat...

5th January 2003	#10
shutterbug Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Anywhere Posts: 521	hi stl, alternatively, you could visit the fuji forum at http://www.dpreview.com/forums/forum.asp?forum=1012 Over there u can find many more users discussing the many pros & cons like colours, barrel distortion, etc for 602z which u want to know. I've learnt alot more on this camera over there. You could also do a search on various issues. Cheers!