Minolta Dimage 7i or Fujifilm S602Z?

mpenza · 6th June 2002

saw a good discussion in dpreview:

http://www.dpreview.com/forums/read....essage=2809665

(but do note that there could be some bias since it's in the Fujifilm sub-forum

)

19th June 2002

Thanks! Been looking for something like that. Currently deciding between the 2 cameras if I ever feel rich to upgrade myself. Basically I'd like a camera that uses NiMH batts cos I got tons of those, and I'm attracted to Fuji's use of the smartmedia card (i'm using an Olympus camera). Anyone tried the D7i yet? Is it even out? How much?

mpenza · 19th June 2002

Read that Dimage 7i is going for $1500-1560. The review is out at www.imaging-resource.com ! It looks good except for a few problems (high contrast pics, poor battery life, etc).

mpenza · 19th June 2002

Some of the better threads:

more on D7i vs S602Z: http://www.dpreview.com/forums/read....essage=2875344

D7i vs S602Z vs F707:
http://www.dpreview.com/forums/read....essage=2870758

Sony F707 vs S602Z
http://www.dpreview.com/forums/read....essage=2865978

20th June 2002

After reading all these, I still don't know what to get...sheesh...
At this rate, dunno how many newer cameras will come out, and I'll start comparing the newer cameras. This is like a never ending cycle...why can't my present camera just break so I won't have to play the waiting game?

Dennis · 20th June 2002

Have got the 7i, so far am very happy with it, I think you will not go very wrong with it especially if you like wide angle and flash photography is important. It work flawlessly with the 5600HSD. BTW always set the ISO to 100 instead of Auto it makes hell of a difference in the photo.

20th June 2002

How much did you pay for it?
How about some samples?

ninelives · 20th June 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by Dennis
Have got the 7i, so far am very happy with it, I think you will not go very wrong with it especially if you like wide angle and flash photography is important. It work flawlessly with the 5600HSD. BTW always set the ISO to 100 instead of Auto it makes hell of a difference in the photo.

hi, Dennis how much you pay for it? Don't forget to share your tips in Minolta section.

mpenza · 25th June 2002

seems that qhelix is leaning towards the F707 now....

Dennis · 25th June 2002

Paid $1560 with a additional 64Mb for it at AP

mpenza · 25th June 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by Dennis
Paid $1560 with a additional 64Mb for it at AP

This is a very good price! Was expecting $1550 after GST for the camera alone!

25th June 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by mpenza
seems that qhelix is leaning towards the F707 now....

Correction, I already got a F707, but that doesn't mean I'll forsake my trusty Olympus D40Z
=)

When it comes to gals, I'll whip out the D40Z, and when it comes to guys, it's gotta be the F707.
=P

6th June 2002	#1
mpenza Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,397	Minolta Dimage 7i or Fujifilm S602Z? saw a good discussion in dpreview: http://www.dpreview.com/forums/read....essage=2809665 (but do note that there could be some bias since it's in the Fujifilm sub-forum )

19th June 2002	#4
mpenza Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,397	Some of the better threads: more on D7i vs S602Z: http://www.dpreview.com/forums/read....essage=2875344 D7i vs S602Z vs F707: http://www.dpreview.com/forums/read....essage=2870758 Sony F707 vs S602Z http://www.dpreview.com/forums/read....essage=2865978 Last edited by mpenza; 19th June 2002 at 07:29 AM.

19th June 2002	#2
qhelix Guests Posts: n/a	Thanks! Been looking for something like that. Currently deciding between the 2 cameras if I ever feel rich to upgrade myself. Basically I'd like a camera that uses NiMH batts cos I got tons of those, and I'm attracted to Fuji's use of the smartmedia card (i'm using an Olympus camera). Anyone tried the D7i yet? Is it even out? How much?

20th June 2002	#5
qhelix Guests Posts: n/a	After reading all these, I still don't know what to get...sheesh... At this rate, dunno how many newer cameras will come out, and I'll start comparing the newer cameras. This is like a never ending cycle...why can't my present camera just break so I won't have to play the waiting game?

20th June 2002	#6
Dennis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 3,862	Have got the 7i, so far am very happy with it, I think you will not go very wrong with it especially if you like wide angle and flash photography is important. It work flawlessly with the 5600HSD. BTW always set the ISO to 100 instead of Auto it makes hell of a difference in the photo.

25th June 2002	#9
mpenza Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,397	seems that qhelix is leaning towards the F707 now....