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There seems to be quite a lot of rumors about the S4 at photokina. If it turns out there isn't one at Photokina, how would your reaction be? Surprised? Disappointed? Would you stick with your S2/S3 and keep waiting?
 
Yes, I would stick with my S2 and my F-mount lenses.

Before I jump to a D200 or newer upcoming Nikon model, I need to
see in writing that Fuji is abandoning ship :-) and I don't believe that
they will do that.

I don't think that a company which is still innovating in the P&S field
and which had a 9MP sensor months ago will give up its specialist niche
in the DSLR area, which is still expanding for all players.

Keith

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I think I would buy another s3 and then start looking at Nikons... to buy one in late 2007.

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During film days one would cherish a high end camera for years. It was the lens collection that grew but now with digital we all seem to have the upgrade bug. I love my S3 and am perfectly happy with it in almost every way, I don't need better either, but I know that I'll be among the very first to go for the S4 if it comes out. If not I guess it will have to be a 5D or equivalent when I'm done with the S3.

david
 
I would be disappointed but I am not yet in the market for another digital body so I will not be crushed. I hope it is good when it comes along but I can still use the S3 for what I am shooting. I can wait for the newness of the next body to wear off and buy after the prices stabilize a bit.

I certainly hope Fuji come in with something to show and let the world know they are still supporting the DSLR market. An evolution of the Super CCD chip would help along with a prototype of the new body to give an idea of the features it will iinclude.
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I would cry. : (

Haha. Well, not that bad. But I'd be disappointed.

Sincerely,
Huy (sounds like "we")
 
Why would fuji sell all the s3 at silly low prices if no s4.
 
There is enough time between then ( S3 ) and now and with Fuji's own admittance that S4 is a parallel running development alongside S3. I would expect at least a prelimenary announcement of some sort to come forth.

THe S2 is quite a camera at its time, the S3 is not bad, but noth are good imager, nice sensor waiting for a proper body and packaging really ...

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Franka
 
...or no mention or clay mockup of an S4, then for all intents and purposes, Fuji is dead. I'll know I'll jump ship immediately.

If they make no menton of an S4, (even if they intend to later introduce one,) fuji really will have lost, (and should lose,) what remaining loyality they have.

I've had a chance to use the boss's 5D for a few more days. A few samples.

First was shot at ISO 640, a 100% crop.

http://www.pbase.com/mickrr/image/64709585/original

The second, the doggie, is downsized for the web and shot with an 85mm f1.8 at ff2.5.

http://www.pbase.com/mickrr/image/64709410/original
 
Micky, while I also want to see a new Fuji badly and I also am considering a Canon 5D I don't see anything in your images my ancient Fuji S2 couldn't do.

(no offense meant),

best wishes, Markus
 
Well, I've still got three of my nikon collection. The original Nikomat, a Nikkormat FTN, and a very excellent F4. To get better resolution from these, all you did was change film type. With millions of film cameras about I often wondered why a snap on digital back was not developed for the Nikon range. My wife uses a Panasonic 4mp with Leica lenses. They are really sharp! Throw in Noise Ninja to get rid of the noise and her images print to 20x16 with no problems. Simarly I have taken segments from selected images out of my S2 and produced excellent results. As a portrait and landscape photographer (over 50 years) I have no use for more speed, but a good 12mp wide DR sensor would sure fit the bill. I am happy to wait for that upgrade.
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Nev
 
Moonwalker said:
Micky, while I also want to see a new Fuji badly and I also am
considering a Canon 5D I don't see anything in your images my
ancient Fuji S2 couldn't do.
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That says alot for the Canon no? Especially if you like the skin tones. With 12.7 real pixels to play with, you can get excellent detail, (detail that you really can't see with 6 MP,) and you also have lots of room to crop.

I love the big viewfinder and 17 shot RAW buffer as well. Great lens selection. I recently tried an 85 1.2II, a truly fantastic lens. The vignetting issue is way overblown, but, I do think there is an issue with lenses wider than 24mm. I've tried a 24-105 L that is fantastic. Sharp, contrasty, great color. It does vignette alot at 24, but that's easily remedied in Photoshop. I think it's more a "feature" of that particular lens, because I also used a 24mm f 2.8 prime that vignettes far less.

I don't usually shoot wider than 24mm, but if you do, than I think you have to think a bit about the 5D. The 17-40 seems to be good at they edges when stopped down, but the extreme corners don't get sharp until f11 I hear. Again, I think that's a lens issue, as the Zeiss and even the Olympus primes (21mm?) are sharp on the 5D.
Moonwalker said:
(no offense meant),
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None taken...
 
Amsnet said:
As a portrait
and landscape photographer (over 50 years) I have no use for more
speed, but a good 12mp wide DR sensor would sure fit the bill. I am
happy to wait for that upgrade.
Click to expand...
You might be interested in the new Pentax digital 645 coming. I hear it will have more DR than FF 35mm digital.
 
Micky Rouse said:
Moonwalker said:
Micky, while I also want to see a new Fuji badly and I also am
considering a Canon 5D I don't see anything in your images my
ancient Fuji S2 couldn't do.
Click to expand...
That says alot for the Canon no? Especially if you like the skin
tones. With 12.7 real pixels to play with, you can get excellent
detail, (detail that you really can't see with 6 MP,) and you also
have lots of room to crop.

I love the big viewfinder and 17 shot RAW buffer as well. Great
lens selection. I recently tried an 85 1.2II, a truly fantastic
lens.
Click to expand...
The 85/1.8 ain't bad either, at a great price.

The other 'legend' in the Canon lens range is the 135/2 - give it a try if you get the chance.

The vignetting issue is way overblown, but, I do think there
Micky Rouse said:
is an issue with lenses wider than 24mm. I've tried a 24-105 L that
is fantastic. Sharp, contrasty, great color. It does vignette alot
at 24, but that's easily remedied in Photoshop. I think it's more a
"feature" of that particular lens, because I also used a 24mm f 2.8
prime that vignettes far less.

I don't usually shoot wider than 24mm, but if you do, than I think
you have to think a bit about the 5D. The 17-40 seems to be good at
they edges when stopped down, but the extreme corners don't get
sharp until f11 I hear. Again, I think that's a lens issue, as the
Zeiss and even the Olympus primes (21mm?) are sharp on the 5D.
Micky Rouse said:
(no offense meant),
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None taken...
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Micky Rouse said:
Amsnet said:
As a portrait
and landscape photographer (over 50 years) I have no use for more
speed, but a good 12mp wide DR sensor would sure fit the bill. I am
happy to wait for that upgrade.
Click to expand...
You might be interested in the new Pentax digital 645 coming. I
hear it will have more DR than FF 35mm digital.
Click to expand...
That's interesting - have you got a link?
Not doubting you, would just be interested to read more about it.
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Regards,
DaveMart

'Just a wildebeast on the plain of life'
Please see profile for equipment
 
David Martin said:
Micky Rouse said:
Amsnet said:
As a portrait
and landscape photographer (over 50 years) I have no use for more
speed, but a good 12mp wide DR sensor would sure fit the bill. I am
happy to wait for that upgrade.
Click to expand...
You might be interested in the new Pentax digital 645 coming. I
hear it will have more DR than FF 35mm digital.
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Member said:
That's interesting - have you got a link?
Not doubting you, would just be interested to read more about it.
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About the DR? I'm not entirely sure where I read it. It was a Pentax rep making the claim, either in an interview or a news release. I guess since he actually mentioned the 1DsII, it must have been an interview. I am a little skeptical, since I read that the Pentax will use a 12bit Kodak sensor.
 
At 12bit, that does sound a little like 'rep-talk!'
Micky Rouse said:
David Martin said:
Micky Rouse said:
Amsnet said:
As a portrait
and landscape photographer (over 50 years) I have no use for more
speed, but a good 12mp wide DR sensor would sure fit the bill. I am
happy to wait for that upgrade.
Click to expand...
You might be interested in the new Pentax digital 645 coming. I
hear it will have more DR than FF 35mm digital.
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Micky Rouse said:
That's interesting - have you got a link?
Not doubting you, would just be interested to read more about it.
Click to expand...
About the DR? I'm not entirely sure where I read it. It was a
Pentax rep making the claim, either in an interview or a news
release. I guess since he actually mentioned the 1DsII, it must
have been an interview. I am a little skeptical, since I read that
the Pentax will use a 12bit Kodak sensor.
Click to expand...
--
Regards,
DaveMart

'Just a wildebeast on the plain of life'
Please see profile for equipment
 
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