s5000 users pls stand-up

ivan109 · 3rd September 2003

Hi All new owners of S5000, I would like to hear your comments on this camera. If you can, please post some pics.

Thanks!

pisces25 · 4th September 2003

i am.

will bring it along for sunday TNP bigwalk. then will zap sme pixs.

ivan109 · 4th September 2003

Thanks! I've edging nearer to getting this camera. Been to the Commex today, lots of cams to try out. Still like this one the most.

However, do you have any problems focusing at maximum optical zoom? There were some cameras there didn't focus (blur) and after a while, it's ok. Maybe I'm not familiar with the cam..

pisces25 · 5th September 2003

it's normal.

any zoom > 5x....u r bound to experience camera shake unless u r using a tripod or with image stabilizer bulit in.

Pepper · 5th September 2003

Originally Posted by pisces25

it's normal.

any zoom > 5x....u r bound to experience camera shake unless u r using a tripod or with image stabilizer bulit in.

Glad you understand the logic between a high power zoom and hand shake and focusing. Similarly, some dude out there has been swearing that Nikon 5700 and other similar high power zoom cannot focus properly.

HoPe · 5th September 2003

wahaha pepper.. u trying to hint something?

pisces25 · 5th September 2003

cos i got read

dpreview
steve review
dc resources

mpenza · 5th September 2003

Originally Posted by pisces25

it's normal.

any zoom > 5x....u r bound to experience camera shake unless u r using a tripod or with image stabilizer bulit in.

with the right techniques and sufficient light, there's no problem.

HydroPoP · 5th September 2003

Should i buy this one or wait 1 more month for the minolta Z1?

finepix S5000 vs Minolta Z1?

pisces25 · 5th September 2003

aiyo like that wait no end 1...cos always got new models with better spec come out.

ivan109 · 7th September 2003

Wow.. I'm glad this thread is picking up!

I've bought my S5000 on Friday and have been pretty happy since. The 10x optical zoom really helps alot in framing. The night pics out of the camera are pretty ok - just came back from the Chinese Lantern Fest.

Where do you guys host your pics on the net? I used to have one on pbase, but the 10MB limit is a pain.

kit90210 · 7th September 2003

Originally Posted by HydroPoP

Should i buy this one or wait 1 more month for the minolta Z1?

finepix S5000 vs Minolta Z1?

Hey.... I'm in this dilema too! How ah? Which one's better? Any comments?

If it's just one more month for Z1, then I can wait.... that's only if Z1 is better....

HydroPoP · 7th September 2003

I'm going this evening to bargain for the S-5000 before they close shop, see if can change the freebies into 2 or 3 128mb xD cards or not.

If yes, then i buy if no, i wait.

ivan109 · 7th September 2003

It's a never ending waiting game.. there's always a better camera out there and sometime later.

Photography is a skill not whose equipment is better.

Just a thought!

Falcon · 7th September 2003

Originally Posted by ivan109

Wow.. I'm glad this thread is picking up!

I've bought my S5000 on Friday and have been pretty happy since. The 10x optical zoom really helps alot in framing. The night pics out of the camera are pretty ok - just came back from the Chinese Lantern Fest.

Where do you guys host your pics on the net? I used to have one on pbase, but the 10MB limit is a pain.

You can apply for clubsnap webspace for relatively low price. Somemore it allows direct linking. Anyway I tot u r using 10D?

You bought S5000 as backup?

ivan109 · 7th September 2003

Ahhh yes.. I've got a 10D w/17-40L + 70-200f2.8 Sigma. Very good camera and combination. It's my working camera... it's quite a heavy load to lug around on weekend outings with the family. Very good for taking kids running around.

The S5000 is for the family to use, easy and simple and very light. It takes reasonably good pics in it's auto mode though. However, P mode is better for controlling the exposure. The movie mode is quite fun to play too. unfortunately it's only 320x240. It's be great if it had 640x480 like the A70.

Anyway, I felt it's a good deal. I got it at the Commex for $799. Comes with a reasonable tripod, havesack, camera bag, 128MB. You can get the same camera without all the stuff for around $700 at AP. Add a 128MB and it'll be about $770.

KamWeng · 7th September 2003

Hi Ivan109,

Does the S5000 come with a lens adaptor/protecter?

modenaslim · 7th September 2003

went comex today to see see the S5000... wah... sold out liao..
think this is the best selling Fuji camera..

HydroPoP · 7th September 2003

Originally Posted by modenaslim

went comex today to see see the S5000... wah... sold out liao..
think this is the best selling Fuji camera..

Yah loh....went this afternoon thinking if can get a better bargain than the opening day....SOLD OUT!!

So Minolta Z1 here i come

ivan109 · 8th September 2003

Hi KamWeng,

Lens adaptor/protector? It comes with a lens adaptor (or hood) where you can screw on some filters or lenses to it.

Originally Posted by KamWeng

Hi Ivan109,

Does the S5000 come with a lens adaptor/protecter?

3rd September 2003	#1
ivan109 Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 396	s5000 users pls stand-up Hi All new owners of S5000, I would like to hear your comments on this camera. If you can, please post some pics. Thanks!

4th September 2003	#2
pisces25 Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 270	i am. will bring it along for sunday TNP bigwalk. then will zap sme pixs.

5th September 2003	#4
pisces25 Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 270	it's normal. any zoom > 5x....u r bound to experience camera shake unless u r using a tripod or with image stabilizer bulit in.

5th September 2003	#6
HoPe New Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Hospital Posts: 12	wahaha pepper.. u trying to hint something?

5th September 2003	#9
HydroPoP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 664	Should i buy this one or wait 1 more month for the minolta Z1? finepix S5000 vs Minolta Z1?

7th September 2003	#11
ivan109 Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 396	Wow.. I'm glad this thread is picking up! I've bought my S5000 on Friday and have been pretty happy since. The 10x optical zoom really helps alot in framing. The night pics out of the camera are pretty ok - just came back from the Chinese Lantern Fest. Where do you guys host your pics on the net? I used to have one on pbase, but the 10MB limit is a pain.

7th September 2003	#17
KamWeng Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Jurong Posts: 167	Hi Ivan109, Does the S5000 come with a lens adaptor/protecter?

7th September 2003	#18
modenaslim Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yishun Broadway KopiDiam Posts: 704	went comex today to see see the S5000... wah... sold out liao.. think this is the best selling Fuji camera..