Fuji S602Z has arrived...
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i m not saying fuji digital camera is no good, i m just surprise it caught so much attention here in clubsnap.... 14 pages already.....and still going strong.....
i would just like to point out that there are many contenders in this category like the C4040/G2/CP5000, etc....
Tweek,
i don't agree that 602z can be compared to any 6mp camera.... dpreview also say so... at best comparable to 4MP camera only.... camera interpolation for the C4040 is 3200x2400 i.e. 7.68MP, but i never thought it to be a 7.68MP camera.... and i wouldn't use it.....prefer to save space on the SM and let my PS do that kind of work....
mpenza,
i the purpose of higher MP is for bigger prints, a 2MP camera can satisfy most ppl who wants to print 4R at near 300dpi......if you aren't likely to print big, then of course save the money on something more useful.....
just my two cents .......:rbounce:
i would just like to point out that there are many contenders in this category like the C4040/G2/CP5000, etc....
Tweek,
i don't agree that 602z can be compared to any 6mp camera.... dpreview also say so... at best comparable to 4MP camera only.... camera interpolation for the C4040 is 3200x2400 i.e. 7.68MP, but i never thought it to be a 7.68MP camera.... and i wouldn't use it.....prefer to save space on the SM and let my PS do that kind of work....
mpenza,
i the purpose of higher MP is for bigger prints, a 2MP camera can satisfy most ppl who wants to print 4R at near 300dpi......if you aren't likely to print big, then of course save the money on something more useful.....
just my two cents .......:rbounce:
Its not surprising as s602 fits the extremely flexible camera category, providing a function for almost all type of shooting situations, the class including mainly the Sony f707, minolta D7 and the forthcoming nikon 5700. It is also the cheapest of its class by a few 100s of dollars with the potential to crank up quality nearer to its higher MP competitors with a bit of PS work with the competitors suffering some deficiencies in one area or another.
no problem
The thread has grown big cos it's the only major discussion on the camera and we didn't post all over the places ;p if you look elsewhere (e.g. dpreview's forums) you'll see much more threads on the camera.The interpolation on the C4040 is different from that on the S602Z though. Design of the superCCD allows additional details to be captured using interpolation. For normal CCDs, no additional details are captured and the resolution essentially remains the same.
Ok
I came to my conclusions by comparing the sample pics side by side. As mpenza pointed out, the s602z interpolation is different from other cameras, which only effectively "upsize" the image. The honeycomb structure of the s602z superCCD can capture more details thus the 6MP interpolation is much better than doing it in photoshop. Of course, it can't be compared to an actual 6MP CCD, but the results are quite good to me. These are just my opinions too.
If you haven't seen the s602z's sample pics, go take a look if you have the time kay?I have decided to get it, but my pocket seems to think otherwise leh.
This major trip is gonna cost me my life, so the camera has to be put on hold for some time. If I do get a bursary that I'm applying for (results out in June), then there's a higher chance that I can get it, though I'm half-hearted to use it to pay off the debts resulting from this US trip too. See how loh, in the meantime, my c700uz still serves me well. Also want to let the s602z mature a little first, in case there are first-shipment-problems etc, and also to allow the accessories like the 3rd party lens adaptor to become more available first. Last but not least, waiting for the price to drop below $1200, hehe.So most probably won't be ordering even in the states. It will be quite hard too cos I won't be staying put in one place (you never know when the shipment will come), and there are enough of stories of scams and lousy service when it comes to online ordering in the US.
how bout you, when are you getting yours?
Alright man! Go go go!! Hope to see more s602 users' comments soon!Originally posted by mpenza
Likely to be next week. Get it while hot ;p
Enjoy your trip! And take lots of pics to show us
I should be getting it soon too. Need to do some monetary calculations first. :devil:
And yes, enjoy your trip, tweek! Take more nice pics there!
Yup I know, the bursary was originally intended to help clear my debts. It's an internal bursary not opened to the public, only within a certain organisation (which I won't name). There is always this temptation to spend part of it on the camera lor, but like you said, it makes more ethical sense to spend it wisely. In any case, I am under a lot of conscience pressure to use it to clear my debts instead. Thanks for your reminder!
So far only big shops like Harvey Norman, Best Denki etc. provides interest free installment plans and that is through Credit Cards. As you know it's gonna cost more as these shops sell by the suggested retail price.
Right now I'm clearing my cards a bit... but not buying a digicam so soon (unless the S602Z will impress me a lot later today... coz my friend's gonna be bringing it over in my place)... still looking at the possibility of owning the CP5700
since it may well be selling for less than $2k after all. :devil: :Later,
Collected mine @ AP yesterday afternoon I am very impressed with the 602 (did not previously own one but played with a couple). Have the things I like in a DC, big zoom, good grip, nice EVF and many more. Got the 52-55mm adapter for the Hoyo UV filter & a 1GB IBM microdrive.
Still playing around with the controls and reading the manual.
Was shocked for a while when the manual mentioned that it will only take SM media & Microdrive. What about CF?? Maybe I am only over-reacting as they may assume compability on Microdrive/CFII means it will be able to take CF I cards.
Still playing around with the controls and reading the manual.
Was shocked for a while when the manual mentioned that it will only take SM media & Microdrive. What about CF?? Maybe I am only over-reacting as they may assume compability on Microdrive/CFII means it will be able to take CF I cards.
Originally posted by wiz
Collected mine @ AP yesterday afternoon I am very impressed with the 602 (did not previously own one but played with a couple). Have the things I like in a DC, big zoom, good grip, nice EVF and many more. Got the 52-55mm adapter for the Hoyo UV filter & a 1GB IBM microdrive.
Still playing around with the controls and reading the manual.
Was shocked for a while when the manual mentioned that it will only take SM media & Microdrive. What about CF?? Maybe I am only over-reacting as they may assume compability on Microdrive/CFII means it will be able to take CF I cards.
IT's here already? Thanks Wiz! BTW, how much did AP charge u for the ring adapter and Hoyo UV filter?
Originally posted by wiz
Was shocked for a while when the manual mentioned that it will only take SM media & Microdrive. What about CF?? Maybe I am only over-reacting as they may assume compability on Microdrive/CFII means it will be able to take CF I cards.
It'll take CF I cards, you can read about Dave's tests with some cards at http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/F602/F62A7.HTM
I think Fuji doesn't recommend CF cards because most of them cannot keep up with the write speeds the S602 needs, esp for the movie mode.
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