Z3

blasles · 19th October 2006

just bought a z3 for 499 came with 2 512 mb cards wondering is this a good deal? how does it compare with the f30?

yowch · 19th October 2006

Why ask after you buy the camera? If it is a bad deal, will you feel better? And why compare with F30, you are going to uy one, too? I have both Z3 and F30.

For the sake of all looking at the Z3 and F30, the Z3 results are lousy compared to the F30. But the Z3 is small, cute, sweet, no extending lens, and cheaper. The F30 is more practical. Results of Z3 is good enough for home use, certainly better than many Canon or Nikon or other brands, but only in the super-small-size class. The F30 is a FANTASTIC camera, but nowhere near prosumer cams (like the S9500) or pro cams (like the S3pro). Both cams respond very well, with very slight noticeable shutter lag, which plagues most non-SLR cams. The colours are great - and that's Fuji's strong point. The noise is very low - another Fuji strong point.

schon · 19th October 2006

i recently got a z3 w/ a 512mb xd for $430.

so in other words, you're paying $69 for the second 512mb card. note that u can get a brand new one for $50.

u decide if it's a good deal.

stann · 19th October 2006

Originally Posted by schon

i recently got a z3 w/ a 512mb xd for $340.

so in other words, you're paying $159 for the second 512mb card. note that u can get a brand new one for $50.

u decide if it's a good deal.

Hi. Mind sharing where u got ur Z3?

posn75 · 19th October 2006

Originally Posted by schon

i recently got a z3 w/ a 512mb xd for $340.

so in other words, you're paying $159 for the second 512mb card. note that u can get a brand new one for $50.

u decide if it's a good deal.

ya ..seriously .. i also considering ... thanks !

kyo · 19th October 2006

Originally Posted by blasles

just bought a z3 for 499 came with 2 512 mb cards wondering is this a good deal? how does it compare with the f30?

post some night photos can? let share n see is it fightable with F30.

schon · 19th October 2006

Originally Posted by stann

Hi. Mind sharing where u got ur Z3?

ms color. a nice friendly shop in the heartland of ang mo kio.

first drop them an equote for the camera, then print out their reply and bring it to the shop with you. tadah.

blasles · 19th October 2006

Thanks every1 just wondering cos z3 is little heard of and i've seen few reviews bout it. i find the noise much better than the sony t5 the only thing is that it takes a little longer to delete a photo. The tripod mount is also on the cradle so might not be as flexible

yowch · 20th October 2006

Forget about tripod! Bring along a lump of Blue-Tack about 1 inch in diameter and use it to hold the camera to any surface!

Yes, again I say this, the digital noise is so low that other brands are struggling to keep up. For example, at ISO 800, the Z3 images looks better than a much more expensive Canon IXUS at ISO 400.

Cheesecake · 2nd November 2006

thread served its purpose and is now closed.

19th October 2006	#1
blasles Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 83	Z3 just bought a z3 for 499 came with 2 512 mb cards wondering is this a good deal? how does it compare with the f30?

19th October 2006	#2
yowch Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Singapore, Redhill Posts: 1,063	Re: Z3 Why ask after you buy the camera? If it is a bad deal, will you feel better? And why compare with F30, you are going to uy one, too? I have both Z3 and F30. For the sake of all looking at the Z3 and F30, the Z3 results are lousy compared to the F30. But the Z3 is small, cute, sweet, no extending lens, and cheaper. The F30 is more practical. Results of Z3 is good enough for home use, certainly better than many Canon or Nikon or other brands, but only in the super-small-size class. The F30 is a FANTASTIC camera, but nowhere near prosumer cams (like the S9500) or pro cams (like the S3pro). Both cams respond very well, with very slight noticeable shutter lag, which plagues most non-SLR cams. The colours are great - and that's Fuji's strong point. The noise is very low - another Fuji strong point.

19th October 2006	#3
schon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: the other side Posts: 1,977	Re: Z3 i recently got a z3 w/ a 512mb xd for $430. so in other words, you're paying $69 for the second 512mb card. note that u can get a brand new one for $50. u decide if it's a good deal. Last edited by schon; 20th October 2006 at 11:18 AM. Reason: oops i rmbed the price wrongly. shoot me. haha.

19th October 2006	#8
blasles Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 83	Re: Z3 Thanks every1 just wondering cos z3 is little heard of and i've seen few reviews bout it. i find the noise much better than the sony t5 the only thing is that it takes a little longer to delete a photo. The tripod mount is also on the cradle so might not be as flexible

20th October 2006	#9
yowch Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Singapore, Redhill Posts: 1,063	Re: Z3 Forget about tripod! Bring along a lump of Blue-Tack about 1 inch in diameter and use it to hold the camera to any surface! Yes, again I say this, the digital noise is so low that other brands are struggling to keep up. For example, at ISO 800, the Z3 images looks better than a much more expensive Canon IXUS at ISO 400.

2nd November 2006	#10
Cheesecake Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: I live in a haunted house!!!!! Posts: 12,833	Re: Z3 thread served its purpose and is now closed. __________________ You'll Never Walk Alone! 初恋的感觉杀很大!