Fuji S602Z has arrived... - Page 9

mpenza · 21st May 2002

Thanks cllai!

I could get it right after my exams! Yeah!

azone · 21st May 2002

Wow! It came earlier than expected. Wonder if it means the S602 will also hit the shelves of camera shops on 31st May.

Any guess on how much it'll costs at places like CP?

Kei · 21st May 2002

buy buy buy

Bluestrike · 21st May 2002

Hhmmm...
If the $1499 is the price set by Fuji, then I think that CP, AP and likewise can get it at a cheaper rate...
Maybe 1350-1400?

Hmm...

ANyway

BUY BUY BUY

Tweek · 21st May 2002

go get it, mpenza!

mpenza · 21st May 2002

hopefully, price will be around $1300 or less.... more in line with the discounts for the other Fujifilm's new offering, F601Z

DanielG · 21st May 2002

Just went to see it at the road show. Very nice finish and not to heavy. Told will be available in the shops on 31st May. Think will wait till then to get it.

But have a minor concern. Now they are bundling a leather case for it as a promotion. Where to get the leather case if I get the DC somewhere else without the promo?

21st May 2002

for 1499 is it worth it to get this 3MP cam> Spend a bit more maybe can get 707... Whats you guys think? I may be getting this cam but still wondering...

kylelam77 · 21st May 2002

for a 3mp camera, isnt it still too ex even at 1300. I'd rather buy a G2.

reflecx · 21st May 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by DanielG

But have a minor concern. Now they are bundling a leather case for it as a promotion. Where to get the leather case if I get the DC somewhere else without the promo?

Usually, the promotion is by the manufacturer/distributor, and you will get the same freebies no matter where you buy it.

mpenza · 21st May 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by kylelam77
for a 3mp camera, isnt it still too ex even at 1300. I'd rather buy a G2.

there're good and bad points for each camera. Resolution wise, the S602Z is actually close to the G2 (according to DPReview). It does lose out on the rotating LCD and good e-TTL flashes but it has a long zoom and great video mode

21st May 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by mpenza

there're good and bad points for each camera. Resolution wise, the S602Z is actually close to the G2 (according to DPReview). It does lose out on the rotating LCD and good e-TTL flashes but it has a long zoom and great video mode

i think the zoom is quite attractive.. but then for the video mode is something extras and shouldn't be the main concern as ppl would get a video camera instead....

i think if the cam is a 4MP/5Mp with this kind of price, it will be an excellent "must buy"

mpenza · 21st May 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by itanium

i think the zoom is quite attractive.. but then for the video mode is something extras and shouldn't be the main concern as ppl would get a video camera instead....

i think if the cam is a 4MP/5Mp with this kind of price, it will be an excellent "must buy"

that's the main grouse of people waiting to get it

well, guess I have to "make do" with it for the moment.

21st May 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by mpenza

that's the main grouse of people waiting to get it well, guess I have to "make do" with it for the moment.

Wow "make do" huh.. still considering..(not that rich) going ns soon(that thingy is going to be useless to me soon and deprciating at home) and lastly, most important, i dun have the $$
hehe

shawntim · 22nd May 2002

well, it's my first time handling a SLR-type digicam.. quite an experience!

i tot it was a manual zoom by turning the ring, turns out it's just focus.. the zoom is still by W/T.. which well.. i hope could be faster.

the buttons were simple.. only 3 buttons at the side and 2 dials at the top, at one glance the functions are very clear.. should easy to use, even as a point and shoot.

one thing i like is the menu system.. unlike some which seems like a command line type interface.. and you select too many deep down you're totally lost.. this fuji's menu is very neat and usable.. one glance, once you're in the menu selection, the each option is already customizable.. just have to press up down to change option .. left right to change to next type of command.. saves on alot alot of clicks !

i tot the camera was a little longish after powering on, coz the internal lens extends .. the start up time is hell slow.. at least 6-8 secs after the lens is extended...

i find it also a little wide at the side too.. my long fingers and big hands can barely grasp it ! i really dunno about the rest as this is my first handling..

they say the image capturing is fast.. to me.. ok only lah.. took a couple of 6M pix, about 1-3 secs to store.. fast meh ?

the 6x optical zoom.. okie only lah.. but imaging.. if i ge the G2, only 3x.. wah lao..

i like the white balance feature.. on changing setting, the picture in the LCD is automatically updated, no pauses for half a sec or anything like that..

the girls there.. yar right.. tried to be really helpful, but i had them running to and fro their supervisor a few times.. asked them:

>whats the battery life ?
>what media to use ? ("oh Smartmedia and C/F")
>really? then if i put both inside, will it register a combined storage ? (er.. runs to sup)
>ok.. then if i put both inside.. then do i have a option to switch between media within the camera ? (er.. runs to sup)

er.. tip to all those helpful sales ppl.. pls.. if you're really those who knows as much as the brochure you're giving out, then save us the trouble and let us read instead.. My good experience is often with nice ppl who really know what they are selling !

i had so much fun watching them running to and fro... and they gave me 2 salespersons to answer my questions.. the 1st one gave up on me liao.. the 2nd one.. best.. tried to smoke so much !

azone · 22nd May 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by shawntim

i tot the camera was a little longish after powering on, coz the internal lens extends .. the start up time is hell slow.. at least 6-8 secs after the lens is extended...

they say the image capturing is fast.. to me.. ok only lah.. took a couple of 6M pix, about 1-3 secs to store.. fast meh ?

Wow, thans for the detail report of your 1st hand experience on the S602.

The startup time is so slow? According to DPreview, it takes only 4.3 secs to startup (from Off to Record).

Yes, for a 6MP Fine, it takes 3.4 - 3.9 secs to store (depends on the type of media used). But dat is for storing a single pic only. During this period of waiting, you can actually carry on shooting. The buffering takes care of this. Again, found this in DPreview.

Hope this helps.

kiasu101 · 22nd May 2002

You guys foresee price for F601Z to drop? How much?
I saw quite a few user unloading their F601Z. Not sure if good time to pick up a second hand one.

shawntim · 22nd May 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by azone
During this period of waiting, you can actually carry on shooting. The buffering takes care of this.

ah... but how to show when the LCD's blacked out from the storing ? means nothing's shown on the lcd screen for that few secs.. then how to shoot what you can't see ? remember the EVF and the LCD is mutually exclusive, you dun get both, only one at anytime.

azone · 22nd May 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by shawntim

ah... but how to show when the LCD's blacked out from the storing ? means nothing's shown on the lcd screen for that few secs.. then how to shoot what you can't see ? remember the EVF and the LCD is mutually exclusive, you dun get both, only one at anytime.

Good question. I've not laid my hands on it yet. Does the screen really black out while waiting? maybe shawntim can shed some light on this.

Below is what i grabbed from dpreview:

"This is the amount of time it takes to write a single image away. It does not affect your ability to take another shot, the image is buffered and written to the storage card 'in the background'. However, during this time you do not have access to certain camera settings or menus (although you can still zoom, focus and shoot)."

shawntim · 22nd May 2002

hmm... my last camera was a 9 yr old film camera, so you imagine my (in)experience with this.

I did notice this, although i didn't know such a buffer-storing feature was available. After you snap a picture, the screen grays (not black) out for the said time and the image shown is freezed. so i never thought of snapping immediately during this short pause.

perhaps someone else who went down could verify this ? i thought this is the norm for all digicams ?

22nd May 2002	#175
shawntim Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 472	i tried hands-on on the 602 at the OUB centre showcase well, it's my first time handling a SLR-type digicam.. quite an experience! i tot it was a manual zoom by turning the ring, turns out it's just focus.. the zoom is still by W/T.. which well.. i hope could be faster. the buttons were simple.. only 3 buttons at the side and 2 dials at the top, at one glance the functions are very clear.. should easy to use, even as a point and shoot. one thing i like is the menu system.. unlike some which seems like a command line type interface.. and you select too many deep down you're totally lost.. this fuji's menu is very neat and usable.. one glance, once you're in the menu selection, the each option is already customizable.. just have to press up down to change option .. left right to change to next type of command.. saves on alot alot of clicks ! i tot the camera was a little longish after powering on, coz the internal lens extends .. the start up time is hell slow.. at least 6-8 secs after the lens is extended... i find it also a little wide at the side too.. my long fingers and big hands can barely grasp it ! i really dunno about the rest as this is my first handling.. they say the image capturing is fast.. to me.. ok only lah.. took a couple of 6M pix, about 1-3 secs to store.. fast meh ? the 6x optical zoom.. okie only lah.. but imaging.. if i ge the G2, only 3x.. wah lao.. i like the white balance feature.. on changing setting, the picture in the LCD is automatically updated, no pauses for half a sec or anything like that.. the girls there.. yar right.. tried to be really helpful, but i had them running to and fro their supervisor a few times.. asked them: >whats the battery life ? >what media to use ? ("oh Smartmedia and C/F") >really? then if i put both inside, will it register a combined storage ? (er.. runs to sup) >ok.. then if i put both inside.. then do i have a option to switch between media within the camera ? (er.. runs to sup) er.. tip to all those helpful sales ppl.. pls.. if you're really those who knows as much as the brochure you're giving out, then save us the trouble and let us read instead.. My good experience is often with nice ppl who really know what they are selling ! i had so much fun watching them running to and fro... and they gave me 2 salespersons to answer my questions.. the 1st one gave up on me liao.. the 2nd one.. best.. tried to smoke so much !

21st May 2002	#161
mpenza Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,397	Thanks cllai! I could get it right after my exams! Yeah!

21st May 2002	#162
azone Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,431	Wow! It came earlier than expected. Wonder if it means the S602 will also hit the shelves of camera shops on 31st May. Any guess on how much it'll costs at places like CP?

21st May 2002	#163
Kei Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,090	buy buy buy

21st May 2002	#164
Bluestrike Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: There lor~ Posts: 4,843	Hhmmm... If the $1499 is the price set by Fuji, then I think that CP, AP and likewise can get it at a cheaper rate... Maybe 1350-1400? Hmm... ANyway BUY BUY BUY

21st May 2002	#165
Tweek Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: East Posts: 2,149	go get it, mpenza!

21st May 2002	#166
mpenza Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,397	hopefully, price will be around $1300 or less.... more in line with the discounts for the other Fujifilm's new offering, F601Z

21st May 2002	#167
DanielG Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 91	Just went to see it at the road show. Very nice finish and not to heavy. Told will be available in the shops on 31st May. Think will wait till then to get it. But have a minor concern. Now they are bundling a leather case for it as a promotion. Where to get the leather case if I get the DC somewhere else without the promo?

21st May 2002	#168
itanium Guests Posts: n/a	for 1499 is it worth it to get this 3MP cam> Spend a bit more maybe can get 707... Whats you guys think? I may be getting this cam but still wondering...

21st May 2002	#169
kylelam77 Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Central Posts: 354	for a 3mp camera, isnt it still too ex even at 1300. I'd rather buy a G2.

22nd May 2002	#177
kiasu101 Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Upp Bt timah Posts: 188	You guys foresee price for F601Z to drop? How much? I saw quite a few user unloading their F601Z. Not sure if good time to pick up a second hand one.

22nd May 2002	#180
shawntim Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 472	hmm... my last camera was a 9 yr old film camera, so you imagine my (in)experience with this. I did notice this, although i didn't know such a buffer-storing feature was available. After you snap a picture, the screen grays (not black) out for the said time and the image shown is freezed. so i never thought of snapping immediately during this short pause. perhaps someone else who went down could verify this ? i thought this is the norm for all digicams ?