Fuji S602Z has arrived...

[azone]

Originally posted by wiz
Got the 52-55mm adapter for the Hoyo UV filter & a 1GB IBM microdrive.

Hmm... wait, i tot the thread size of the cam is 55mm? You mean you got the OEM 55-52mm lens adapter? The UV filter is 52mm right?

 

[wiz]

Originally posted by reflecx


How much did you pay for the S602? $1260? Does it come with any freebies?

$1200 including GST(the salesman says they absorb GST) with standard items.

 

[wiz]

Originally posted by azone


Hmm... wait, i tot the thread size of the cam is 55mm? You mean you got the OEM 55-52mm lens adapter? The UV filter is 52mm right?

Sorry for the confusion, yes it is a 55-52mm lens adapter, 52mm UV filter and the thread size is 55mm

 

[azone]

Originally posted by wiz


Sorry for the confusion, yes it is a 55-52mm lens adapter, 52mm UV filter and the thread size is 55mm

I see.. thanks for the clarification. Wow.. $1200... :devil:

 

[Pinoy]

Originally posted by azone
I see.. thanks for the clarification. Wow.. $1200... :devil:

Yeah... $1200! Buy! Buy! Buy! :devil:

:Later,

 

[KamWeng]

Ai ya! Never thought Fujifilm's interpolated 6MP would be coming down to consumer level so fast (it was the S1 Pro last time). And just $1200 somemore. Just bought C2100UZ four months back. A little bit regret. :cry:

But C2100UZ has stabilized 10x zoom (which is merely enough in some situation). S602Z has that '6MP' but only 6x zoom with NO IS. Difficult lah...

By the way, most people think if we print mostly 4R size photos, we need only 2 or 3MP. But I did try print a 6MP into 4R. The resulting photo was superb, razor sharp!!!

And one question:
Anybody compared a same photo printed by photo studio and inkjet (1440dpi@4pl)? Is the shop's print sharper (besides dotless)? Would like to try one day.

 

[LifeWorld]

Originally posted by reflecx


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.

Hi relecx,
Do you mean the microdrive writes faster than CF?

 

[hpong]

Originally posted by wiz


$1200 including GST(the salesman says they absorb GST) with standard items.

Is the tripod and the case part of the standard items ?

 

[Jeff]

just got the cam. it feels just like a slr and focuses really fast. i find its evf very good. the microdrive does get pretty hot after several shots. perhaps that's why the lid is made of metal.

first impression- excellant and pretty heavy with battery.

 

[itanium]

since this cam supports bith cf and sm which is
1. faster
2. cheaper
3. more popular

??:dunno:

 

[Jeff]

Originally posted by itanium
since this cam supports bith cf and sm which is
1. faster
2. cheaper
3. more popular

??:dunno:

Microdrive is a miniaturised HD while SM is not. The MD will need to spin up and therefore consumes slightly more time, if noticeable at all, as compared to SM. But in terms of cost to capacity ratio, microdrive is smaller and thus more cost efficient. Max capacity of 1GB. For SM, maxes @ 128MB.

Recommendation- IBM microdrive 1GB @ 389 level 4 SLS.

Just my experience with AP- pleasant and direct. Make sure you know what you want and do read up b4 buying from them.

BTW i saw lots of 6800 around- just beside the 602s on top of the shelves.

 

[wiz]

Originally posted by Jeff


Recommendation- IBM microdrive 1GB @ 389 level 4 SLS.

Does it come with a PCMCIA adapter?

 

[reflecx]

Originally posted by LifeWorld


Hi relecx,
Do you mean the microdrive write faster than CF?

Yes. You can read more at http://www.dpreview.com/articles/mediacompare/

 

[Jeff]

Originally posted by wiz


Does it come with a PCMCIA adapter?

Yap.

 

[Jeff]

BTW, the tele (1.5x) and wide angle (0.79x) goes at 190 each @ AP. Includes original ring adapter 55mm. Thought wanted to get the third party 55-52mm ring adapter but decided against cause silver in color. Will be getting both tele and wide angle probably end of month, as will need them for the NZ/Spain Trip. Any better recommendations?

Thanks in advance.

 

[KamWeng]

To S602Z owners,

Can you please give me answers of these:

1. Is it possible (or easy) to get clear shots at full zoom (6x) by handheld? Cause S602Z has no IS.

2. What's the image size of an interpolated 6MP photo at jpeg normal quality?

Thanks.

 

[Jeff]

Originally posted by KamWeng
To S602Z owners,

Can you please give me answers of these:

1. Is it possible (or easy) to get clear shots at full zoom (6x) by handheld? Cause S602Z has no IS.

2. What's the image size of an interpolated 6MP photo at jpeg normal quality?

Thanks.

1. In good light- yes

2. Not tested yet.

 

[wiz]

Originally posted by Jeff
BTW, the tele (1.5x) and wide angle (0.79x) goes at 190 each @ AP. Includes original ring adapter 55mm. Thought wanted to get the third party 55-52mm ring adapter but decided against cause silver in color. Will be getting both tele and wide angle probably end of month, as will need them for the NZ/Spain Trip. Any better recommendations?

Thanks in advance.

You are going NZ? I will going to the south island for 8 days in Aug maybe can share share some pointers and tips on good shooting locations.

 

[Jeff]

Originally posted by wiz


You are going NZ? I will going to the south island for 8 days in Aug maybe can share share some pointers and tips on good shooting locations.

Sure. Going sometime in October to N+S NZ free & Easy 11D, cause due to my classes. Come here for more info

http://www.magicbus.co.nz/

Some beautifil places- FRANZ JOSEF-FOX GLACIER-MAKARORA , Alpines ...

Spain is only tentative, around Sept, work related but got R&R.

 

[DanielG]

After much consideration between Minolta D7i, Sony F707 and Fuji S602Z, finally decided to get the S602.

Got if from MS Color last night together with a Slik U6600 tripod and a GP Rapid Charger for $1340. Got the camera cover and a pack of LCD protector FOC.