Recent content by gadgetnut

That's for sure! I never realized how much difference a 10X optical zoom can make when getting candid shots of people or shots of wildlife like birds. That's my favorite feature too.

I guess it's all in the eye of the beholder. You've posted some nice shots here that you've taken with your S5000. But when I downsize then to the size of the two pics in that link I posted (to test your theory about downsizing) your's look softer to me. Either way, I think they are both great...

I don't know, stann. Take a look at the two pictures posted in this thread on another forum: http://www.stevesforums.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=22610 Both of those photos were taken with a Z1 , which is a 3.2 megapixel version of the Z2. They look pretty darned sharp to me. You have to scroll...

For what it's worth, I chose a Z1 over a Fuji S5000. With that in mind, I would think a Z2 over an S5000 would be a no-brainer. At first, I really wanted a Fuji S5000. I like the looks, the feel, and the features. What stopped me from getting one are two things: Slow AF lock and shutter lag...

I received the case yesterday, and I love it! It's lightly padded and semi-hard so it keeps it's shape even when the camera is not in it. It's made of a buttery soft black leather. It has a little pouch on the inside where you can keep a spare SD card, a belt loop on the back, and you can...

I just ordered the black leather case for my Z1 from ebay, and I have a question. If I have my neck-strap attached to the camera, can I bring the strap out from under the case top in a way that allows me to carry the camera around my neck, but with the case on the camera? I hope I explained...

The way I understand it, as long as you get one that was made in Japan, you should be fine. The problem is, you won't know where it was made until after you've opened the package and read the back of the card. For example, the back of the package for a Lexar card will say: "Made in Tiawan...

I've done a tremendous amount of homework on this topic. I never knew there was such a big difference in speed and reliability from one brand of SD card to the next. What I have discovered (and many others have too) is that the fastest and most stable cards out right now are the Panasonic...

Hi guys. Wow, am I glad I found this place. I just bought a Dimage Z1 three days ago. I've been looking around for a forum like this one to share tips, ideas , etc. I haven't had much time to play around with the camera, but so far, I like it a lot. I do have my first question for you...