Poll for (ex and existing) S602Z users

mpenza · 17th October 2003

Another poll for the users of a popular camera. Did a similar one back in July

http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=39352

I've sold mine and moved on to 300D.... back then I thought I would keep it whatever happens...

yowch · 17th October 2003

Yup, the only way to go from a 602 would be DSLR. But I am looking forward to the next Fuji DSLR, with the SR technology, as I fine that dynamic range is the biggest crippling lack in digital photography.

Although the results form the F700 doesn't seem to to way too impressive, it is still better, and a DSLR witht he SR should be better than the F700.

But I believe that Fuji will go with the 4:3 system and move off Nikon bodies. That will limit the lens choices, at least in the near future.

Wolfgang · 17th October 2003

Heh, i still have mine...

Zerstorer · 17th October 2003

Still holding on. Won't sell it unless I get to DSLR.
Anyway the new models have artifacts and noise even when downsampled. The actual increase in real-world(not based on charts) resolution seems minor.

A 6MP SR sensor with higher colour depth would be a much stronger pull.

Zerstorer · 17th October 2003

Originally Posted by yowch

But I believe that Fuji will go with the 4:3 system and move off Nikon bodies. That will limit the lens choices, at least in the near future.

Personally I don't think that will happen. Fuji's commitment to 4/3 seems questionable. They appear to be waiting to see if there is sufficient market acceptance of the format before plunging in.

Even in the event that they release a 4/3 based SLR, I doubt they would forsake the F-mount and give up the goodwill and ready market garnered by all the current S1/S2Pro shooters waiting to upgrade.

Wolfgang · 17th October 2003

Originally Posted by Zerstorer

Still holding on. Won't sell it unless I get to DSLR.

Well, even if you get your DSLR, hang on to your S602. It's a very worthy back up camera.

mpenza · 17th October 2003

yup, kinda regretted selling it

The 2nd hand price of the 602Z isn't even enough to cover the cost of a brandnew 100mm macro lens from the original manufacturer.

Zerstorer · 17th October 2003

You could have gotten 2 2nd hand 105/90mm 3rd party macros for that money.

mpenza · 19th October 2003

up for the Sunday crowd

kliff · 19th October 2003

The S602z is really a timeless classic so to say. Would really hope to keep it as backup should I ever upgrade the DSLR.

yowch · 19th October 2003

Yeah, the 602 certainly a very good back-up camera.

Cost, cost, cost.

mpenza · 21st October 2003

up for the Tuesday crowd

compared to the previous poll, it seems like a greater percentage has moved on to DSLR.... less people are thinking about other options now.

HOCL · 21st October 2003

still using it, esp the video mode ... half the time I am using it as a videocam

yowch · 21st October 2003

Last count was close to 70 S602 users logged with Clubsnap. The poll is at 24 now.

Probably all too busy with photo taking or year-end exams.

mpenza · 29th October 2003

more votes?

View Poll Results: Have you moved on?
Just got it from someone who has moved on....	4	12.12%
Nope, still using it!	15	45.45%
Not yet, thinking of moving on to another camera	2	6.06%
Yes! Have moved on to a DSLR...	8	24.24%
Yes! Have moved on to film SLR....	0	0%
Yes! Have moved on to another prosumer digicam	3	9.09%
Yes! Have moved on to a more compact camera	1	3.03%
Have given up photography!	0	0%
Voters: 33. You may not vote on this poll

17th October 2003	#1
mpenza Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,397	Poll for (ex and existing) S602Z users Another poll for the users of a popular camera. Did a similar one back in July http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=39352 I've sold mine and moved on to 300D.... back then I thought I would keep it whatever happens... Last edited by mpenza; 17th October 2003 at 09:05 AM.

17th October 2003	#3
Wolfgang Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Riddle Realms Posts: 5,831	Heh, i still have mine... __________________ -- "High Wired, Dream Sired"

17th October 2003	#2
yowch Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Singapore, Redhill Posts: 1,063	Yup, the only way to go from a 602 would be DSLR. But I am looking forward to the next Fuji DSLR, with the SR technology, as I fine that dynamic range is the biggest crippling lack in digital photography. Although the results form the F700 doesn't seem to to way too impressive, it is still better, and a DSLR witht he SR should be better than the F700. But I believe that Fuji will go with the 4:3 system and move off Nikon bodies. That will limit the lens choices, at least in the near future.

17th October 2003	#4
Zerstorer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 3,610	Still holding on. Won't sell it unless I get to DSLR. Anyway the new models have artifacts and noise even when downsampled. The actual increase in real-world(not based on charts) resolution seems minor. A 6MP SR sensor with higher colour depth would be a much stronger pull.

17th October 2003	#7
mpenza Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,397	yup, kinda regretted selling it The 2nd hand price of the 602Z isn't even enough to cover the cost of a brandnew 100mm macro lens from the original manufacturer.

19th October 2003	#9
mpenza Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,397	up for the Sunday crowd

19th October 2003	#10
kliff Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 171	The S602z is really a timeless classic so to say. Would really hope to keep it as backup should I ever upgrade the DSLR.

21st October 2003	#12
mpenza Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,397	up for the Tuesday crowd compared to the previous poll, it seems like a greater percentage has moved on to DSLR.... less people are thinking about other options now.

21st October 2003	#13
HOCL Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NE Posts: 522	still using it, esp the video mode ... half the time I am using it as a videocam

29th October 2003	#15
mpenza Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,397	more votes?