Fuji S602Z has arrived...
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Tried the camera.
Everything seems pretty fast, shooting, focussing, power on, saving burst mode images, etc.
Only thing against it is the size. the right hand grip feels big in my hand. Weightwise, it feels light but no batteries were loaded yet. When batteries are put in, the balance might be better.
It's quite alright to go during lunch time. Most of the other people were looking at the other models
The lady who attended to me admitted that the people looking for the camera probably knows a lot of it and told me to ask her only when I encounter any problems ;p
Would have to think hard about the size issue though. Its bulk would mean I need to bring a big camera bag to bring it around
Was told that launch would be 31st May.
Everything seems pretty fast, shooting, focussing, power on, saving burst mode images, etc.
Only thing against it is the size. the right hand grip feels big in my hand. Weightwise, it feels light but no batteries were loaded yet. When batteries are put in, the balance might be better.
It's quite alright to go during lunch time. Most of the other people were looking at the other models
The lady who attended to me admitted that the people looking for the camera probably knows a lot of it and told me to ask her only when I encounter any problems ;pWould have to think hard about the size issue though. Its bulk would mean I need to bring a big camera bag to bring it around
Was told that launch would be 31st May.
Went again after work and played with the camera for ~20 mins to find out its performance under poor lighting conditions ;p felt a bit guilty making the poor sales girl stand beside me for the whole period ;p
Pics taken at ISO 800/1600 take a bit longer to process compared to lower ISO settings. Taking pics at 6MP, fine continuous modes would also take some time to store but nothing alarming (considering the filesize). Controls are quite easy, the command dial facilitates easy adjustment of values.
The focussing is still very fast in the evening. No unnecessary hunting even at full zoom (F3.1).
In macro mode, you can only zoom a bit. And under super macro, the lens is fixed at wide angle. So, to take macros of insects (e.g. bees, spiders) from a (safe) distance, you'll need to use close-up lens/filters.
Also discovered that the lens is very dirty after the few days of roadshow ;p definitely could do with a UV filter.
Pics taken at ISO 800/1600 take a bit longer to process compared to lower ISO settings. Taking pics at 6MP, fine continuous modes would also take some time to store but nothing alarming (considering the filesize). Controls are quite easy, the command dial facilitates easy adjustment of values.
The focussing is still very fast in the evening. No unnecessary hunting even at full zoom (F3.1).
In macro mode, you can only zoom a bit. And under super macro, the lens is fixed at wide angle. So, to take macros of insects (e.g. bees, spiders) from a (safe) distance, you'll need to use close-up lens/filters.
Also discovered that the lens is very dirty after the few days of roadshow ;p definitely could do with a UV filter.
Went there at around 7plus after work just now. Tried out the cam for more than 10 mins. The feel and grip is good, very SLR like. And the weight is unbelievably light (thou without batts yet).
Focusing was indeed fast, and the sky was getting a little dark aledy. The focusing is as fast, if not faster than the 707 IMO. Zooming was extremely fast too. I especially like the manual focus ring. Very useful and accurate (beginning to like using it)
The function buttons outside indeed saved alot of time to enter the menu for settings. The EVF is cool too. I find the resolution is very good, with minimal motion lag, even in low light conditions.
Hmm.. i tot i managed to use macro mode with 6X zoom? Funny, i zoom fully then pressed the macro button. I rem it still stays at 6X. Maybe I was wrong...
But i think its ok, coz using a +4 in normal mode with 6X should be the same.
haha, yes, paisay to let the pretty sales girl waiting too. She kept leaning forward over the counter anxiously to see if i needed help. I thanked her after that but she apologised for not being able to provide any help at all.
Focusing was indeed fast, and the sky was getting a little dark aledy. The focusing is as fast, if not faster than the 707 IMO. Zooming was extremely fast too. I especially like the manual focus ring. Very useful and accurate (beginning to like using it)
The function buttons outside indeed saved alot of time to enter the menu for settings. The EVF is cool too. I find the resolution is very good, with minimal motion lag, even in low light conditions.
Hmm.. i tot i managed to use macro mode with 6X zoom? Funny, i zoom fully then pressed the macro button. I rem it still stays at 6X. Maybe I was wrong...
But i think its ok, coz using a +4 in normal mode with 6X should be the same.haha, yes, paisay to let the pretty sales girl waiting too. She kept leaning forward over the counter anxiously to see if i needed help. I thanked her after that but she apologised for not being able to provide any help at all.
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if you guys are interested perhapes we could try to ask around for a better price...i think if it cost about 1100-1200 i will get it... quite a good buy!
Originally posted by Tweek
GOOD NEWS GUYS
I just checked with AP, s602z will be selling at AP at beginning of June (right after the official launch), at a price of $1100 to $1200! That's damn cheap man for such a cam. Also asked what free gifts he will give, and the onli free gift is the camera case.
So, any more potential s602z owners??
went AP today. was quoted the same price
and $190 for the Fujifilm wide-angle converter. guy said that many people have placed orders for the S602Z already but thay have a big shipment of 200, so should be enough 
MS Color haven't decided yet but would definitely give some discounts.
I'll probably go around on 3 or 4 June to check on prices..... unless I manage to finish my preparations ;p then I might go earlier on 31 May or 1 June.
Anyone knows whether Mustafa sells the wide-angle converter cheap?
Originally posted by Jeff
I finally went down to AP to place an order on Sunday. The price was about 1200. Deal transacted in less than 10 minutes. Well, been thinking about this camera since April and it can really drive one crazy.
did they promise any free gifts to go with the camera? last I went, they haven't decided on the free gifts.- Status
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