S2 Pro with MB-16

bar8cuda · 9th October 2003

Any S2 pro users here used this combi to overcome the portriat grip problem? Read from some websites that some users use it so that the CR123 batts need not be used. Does the shutter release work in this combi or there's a need for a modification? Any pics to show with the mb-16 attached to a S2 pro?

dogbot · 10th October 2003

Do a search in the FUji SLR forum on Dpreview. There're links to a website with pix.
You need to shave the raised edges on the topside back part of the MB16 flat. No need to use a Dremel tool. The plastic is soft enough to be whittled by a paper cutter. Do a fitting before you shave everything off.
Dont bother trying to cut the white plastic cap to push it down the vertical post like shown in the website linked from Dpreview. It's easier using some padded tape around the bottom of that post (This is to push against the contacts in the fuji battery bay).
The MB16 will shift a little when attached to the S2 because of the shaved flat top. I use 3M padded double sided tape to keep it snug.
Total time - 30mins. Works great.
Note: You cant power the S2 from the main batteries with a batteryless MB16 attached. The vertical post is pushing against the CR123 bay contacts so the camera thinks there are (dead) batteries in there.

Not sure what you're referring to about the shutter release. There's only one on the S2 body. THe MB16 has no shutter release.

bar8cuda · 10th October 2003

Hmm so other than the benefits of not using the CR123s there seems to be no other advantages since there is no shutter release button on the MB16. The S2 pro body already seems like its got the vertical grip built in. Any way of incorporating the vertical shutter release? I shoot more portriats and I dun want to end up having a crooked wrist

dogbot · 10th October 2003

Tape a cable release to the bottom of the camera? Maybe someone else has a better solution.

Clown · 11th October 2003

use ur left thumb to press the shutter... i do that sometimes.

bar8cuda · 12th October 2003

Thanks for the comments clown and dogbot, struggling to decide between a D100 and S2pro. Its a war of price vs functionality.

Clown · 13th October 2003

what i can say is that practically,

with an S2pro, the cons are there's no vertical grip, and it's super bulky. but what you'll get is the best jpg cam around with excellent skin tones.

about the D100, i'll say it's the 1/180 flash sync and the vert grip that attracts me the most.

Gabriel · 14th October 2003

i agree with clown...the skin tone is so real it seems like its right there in front of ya.

showtime · 15th October 2003

Originally Posted by bar8cuda

Thanks for the comments clown and dogbot, struggling to decide between a D100 and S2pro. Its a war of price vs functionality.

for handling and power issues, the D100, to me, wins hands down...
image wise, i dont really know but tends to skew towards the s2 when shot in Jpeg mode...

if you shoot in raw mainly, then go for the D100... simply because nikon capture 3 software might just be the easiest around...

9th October 2003	#1
bar8cuda Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 135	S2 Pro with MB-16 Any S2 pro users here used this combi to overcome the portriat grip problem? Read from some websites that some users use it so that the CR123 batts need not be used. Does the shutter release work in this combi or there's a need for a modification? Any pics to show with the mb-16 attached to a S2 pro?

10th October 2003	#2
dogbot Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 84	Do a search in the FUji SLR forum on Dpreview. There're links to a website with pix. You need to shave the raised edges on the topside back part of the MB16 flat. No need to use a Dremel tool. The plastic is soft enough to be whittled by a paper cutter. Do a fitting before you shave everything off. Dont bother trying to cut the white plastic cap to push it down the vertical post like shown in the website linked from Dpreview. It's easier using some padded tape around the bottom of that post (This is to push against the contacts in the fuji battery bay). The MB16 will shift a little when attached to the S2 because of the shaved flat top. I use 3M padded double sided tape to keep it snug. Total time - 30mins. Works great. Note: You cant power the S2 from the main batteries with a batteryless MB16 attached. The vertical post is pushing against the CR123 bay contacts so the camera thinks there are (dead) batteries in there. Not sure what you're referring to about the shutter release. There's only one on the S2 body. THe MB16 has no shutter release.

11th October 2003	#5
Clown Moderator Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,813	use ur left thumb to press the shutter... i do that sometimes.

12th October 2003	#6
bar8cuda Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 135	Thanks for the comments clown and dogbot, struggling to decide between a D100 and S2pro. Its a war of price vs functionality.

13th October 2003	#7
Clown Moderator Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,813	what i can say is that practically, with an S2pro, the cons are there's no vertical grip, and it's super bulky. but what you'll get is the best jpg cam around with excellent skin tones. about the D100, i'll say it's the 1/180 flash sync and the vert grip that attracts me the most.

14th October 2003	#8
Gabriel Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: EPS Posts: 693	i agree with clown...the skin tone is so real it seems like its right there in front of ya.