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I am a newbie in digital photography- should I still get S2 pro?
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Teski
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Any of the current DSLRs will be great. Of course since you are in the Fuji forum, everyone will say to get the S2. The question is what are you going to be shooting, and what types of things are most important to you in a camera?
Teski
Teski
All of 3 recently released digital SLRs (Canon D60, Nikon D100, Fuji S2) are great cameras capable of producing great image quality. There are some difference in features and usability between the 3. Most notably, if you have an investment in one or the other of the lenses (Canon or Nikon), then the choice is somewhat easier.
Only you can say whether or not the S2 (or D100, or D60) is suitable for you. What is your background in photography? What do you intend to use the camera for? What are you willing to spend (a SLR body with no lenses is not that useful...)? Would you be better off with a consumer digicam? Or a no-compromises pro camera (Canon 1D, Nikon D1x/h, Kodak DCS760 etc)?
Keith Aitken
Veteran Member
Hi,
As mentioned, this forum will steer you to the S2 ( quite rightfully
however, being new to digital photography, you should really consider
a good high-end digicam, such as the Nikon 4500, 5700, Sony f707.
Stay with it for a year, say, and if you enjoy and grow with it, then
splash out for a third-generation DSLR in sometime in 2003 ....
Keith
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http://www.pbase.com/keith2
'If your ship does'nt come in, swim out to it'
As mentioned, this forum will steer you to the S2 ( quite rightfully
however, being new to digital photography, you should really consider
a good high-end digicam, such as the Nikon 4500, 5700, Sony f707.
Stay with it for a year, say, and if you enjoy and grow with it, then
splash out for a third-generation DSLR in sometime in 2003 ....
Keith
--
http://www.pbase.com/keith2
'If your ship does'nt come in, swim out to it'
Anthony32599
Veteran Member
Even the worst supervillain would have to admit that the Fuji S2 is the best digital SLR for general use at the present time. It's resolution is unmatched, even by digital SLR's costing more than twice as much. Fuji color is very hard to beat.
If you are a newbie to digital, you have a few options. The easiest and cheapest option is to go with a "point and shoot" digital camera, such as a Nikon 4500 or various Fujis/Kodaks/Olympus, etc. Cameras of this type run from $ 250 for a two megapixel model to over $ 1,000 for the fancier models. However, point and shoot cameras have some limitations, such as the inability to change lenses to adjust to a given situation, limitations on exposure posibilities (i.e. limited shutter speeds or aperture choices. An aperture controls how much light hits the sensor), that sort of thing. Flash limitations are a big drawback, since most point and shoots don't have a hot shoe for an "external" flash. If you're planning on modeling costumes, for example, the flash limitations would all but rule out P&S cameras, except for the most expensive cameras.
The next step up is what's called by many as "zoom lens reflex" which really are higher end digital cameras with large zoom lenses on them. The Fuji S602 is an example of this, as is the Nikon 5700. They typically have more resolution than simple point and shoot cameras and price-wise, they start at around $ 800 and up. Not a bad option, since they combine the simplicity of a point and shoot with typically good lenses. These cameras will typically have a hotshoe for flash, which is good. The only real drawback with these camera is the inability to change lenses. If I had to use this type of camera to photograph say, a superheroine, I'd go with the Sony F707 which is a great camera in this type of digital camera.
Finally, the last major category of consumer digital is the SLR. The high end is occupied by the Nikon D1x and Canon 1D, costing over $ 5,000.00. However, unless you're climbing Mt. Everest and enter war zones, they are overkill for virtually all consumers. The color and resolution from these cameras has already been passed by more recent releases, although they still remain fine cameras and the cameras of choice for many professionals.
The recent digital SLR releases are the Canon D60, Nikon D100, and Fuji S2. If you want the best "out of the camera" then the Fuji S2 is the clear winner, with the Canon D60 a close second, IMHO. If you have any Nikon lenses, then go with the S2. If you have Canon AF lenses, then go with the Canon D60. Biggest advantages of the digital SLR: flexibility, flexibility, image quality. Biggest disadvantages: need to buy lenses to get the flexibility, and relative high cost compared to P&S/zoom lens reflex cameras. However, the flash advantages alone, combined with the better image sensors make digital SLR's the best way to get the highest quality images.
Finally, here's why I would recommend the S2 for a newbie: it's very easy to learn how to use. You literally can start shooting almost right from the box. The images are unbelievably good. It also has the capability to grow with the photographer as skills develop. If you compare the S2 to the Nikon D100, you'll notice immediately that the S2 interface is easier to use. Also, the S2 uses easily found AA and CR-123 batteries (I recommend rechargeable NiMH AA batteries), which can easily be found in an emergency, whereas Nikon and Canon have special batteries (expensive) which are powerful but not much use when dead and can't be found in your local Walgreen's drug store.
So, no matter if you're fighting crime, photographing for fun, or just plain being Dr. Evil, the Fuji S2 is certainly a camera of choice.
Anthony
If you are a newbie to digital, you have a few options. The easiest and cheapest option is to go with a "point and shoot" digital camera, such as a Nikon 4500 or various Fujis/Kodaks/Olympus, etc. Cameras of this type run from $ 250 for a two megapixel model to over $ 1,000 for the fancier models. However, point and shoot cameras have some limitations, such as the inability to change lenses to adjust to a given situation, limitations on exposure posibilities (i.e. limited shutter speeds or aperture choices. An aperture controls how much light hits the sensor), that sort of thing. Flash limitations are a big drawback, since most point and shoots don't have a hot shoe for an "external" flash. If you're planning on modeling costumes, for example, the flash limitations would all but rule out P&S cameras, except for the most expensive cameras.
The next step up is what's called by many as "zoom lens reflex" which really are higher end digital cameras with large zoom lenses on them. The Fuji S602 is an example of this, as is the Nikon 5700. They typically have more resolution than simple point and shoot cameras and price-wise, they start at around $ 800 and up. Not a bad option, since they combine the simplicity of a point and shoot with typically good lenses. These cameras will typically have a hotshoe for flash, which is good. The only real drawback with these camera is the inability to change lenses. If I had to use this type of camera to photograph say, a superheroine, I'd go with the Sony F707 which is a great camera in this type of digital camera.
Finally, the last major category of consumer digital is the SLR. The high end is occupied by the Nikon D1x and Canon 1D, costing over $ 5,000.00. However, unless you're climbing Mt. Everest and enter war zones, they are overkill for virtually all consumers. The color and resolution from these cameras has already been passed by more recent releases, although they still remain fine cameras and the cameras of choice for many professionals.
The recent digital SLR releases are the Canon D60, Nikon D100, and Fuji S2. If you want the best "out of the camera" then the Fuji S2 is the clear winner, with the Canon D60 a close second, IMHO. If you have any Nikon lenses, then go with the S2. If you have Canon AF lenses, then go with the Canon D60. Biggest advantages of the digital SLR: flexibility, flexibility, image quality. Biggest disadvantages: need to buy lenses to get the flexibility, and relative high cost compared to P&S/zoom lens reflex cameras. However, the flash advantages alone, combined with the better image sensors make digital SLR's the best way to get the highest quality images.
Finally, here's why I would recommend the S2 for a newbie: it's very easy to learn how to use. You literally can start shooting almost right from the box. The images are unbelievably good. It also has the capability to grow with the photographer as skills develop. If you compare the S2 to the Nikon D100, you'll notice immediately that the S2 interface is easier to use. Also, the S2 uses easily found AA and CR-123 batteries (I recommend rechargeable NiMH AA batteries), which can easily be found in an emergency, whereas Nikon and Canon have special batteries (expensive) which are powerful but not much use when dead and can't be found in your local Walgreen's drug store.
So, no matter if you're fighting crime, photographing for fun, or just plain being Dr. Evil, the Fuji S2 is certainly a camera of choice.
Anthony
Keith Aitken
Veteran Member
Wish that I'd said all that
good summary, with nice low-key pitch for the S2 ....
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http://www.pbase.com/keith2
'If your ship does'nt come in, swim out to it'
good summary, with nice low-key pitch for the S2 ....
--
http://www.pbase.com/keith2
'If your ship does'nt come in, swim out to it'
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