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Anyone else wavering over the jump from the best superzoom of ALL time to the new fangled 'Taylor Swift' S200exr? I'm almost convinced because the files on the new model seem less noisy despite the smaller sensor.

I think only Alan (ASR45) has made the move having sold the S100fs? What about Jada? Dave LLoyd? Shall we hold hands and take the leap of faith together?
I'll search an aussie shopbot for a low price .....
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... LOL.

I've thought about it several times, but I'm happy with what I have.

I downloaded several RAF files from photographyblog and PP'd them in S7. Looks very good. Very clean images. Be good to see how they behave in ACR though.

At the moment, no plan for purchase, however, if I were 'swimming in it', I would grab one.

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Ya know, I think that Dave has been bitten by the bug, and based on your OP he may be contagious. Maybe I should start running now before it's too late. I hope these stiletto heels hold-up amid the run. :-)

Seriously, I would really love to give one a whirl. I do miss the quietness of the s100fs when shooting birds (and I know that I'm preaching to the choir here). The Oly is very noisy, so I've been taking my G1 to the woods as it's quiet. And I had thought about selling it when I got the Oly; I'm so glad that I didn't. I think I can use the Oly when the bird traffic picks up (hopefully).

My camera closet is very empty right now. (Hello Santa?) :-)
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Ok it looks like I alone will make this journey into the wilderness and face the dangers of 'bad copy', CA, and rabid bobcats. Pray for my new S200 and its long journey from Hong Kong, facing the hazards of pirates, Australian Customs, and Camel train to the potting shed in the Outback.

Now to overcome the 'buyers remorse' effect, - is alcohol a good treatment for that? What kind of Alcohol?????
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LOL Kevin!!

As to the alcohol, maybe some 'rubbing alcohol' would do the trick? OR...a good bottle of champagne might be best. After all, seeing two cameras for the price of one is a good thought. As long as there isn't a pink elephant sitting on top. :-)
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Jada
 
I for one am not wavering. The S100fs is what it is and from what I've seen there isn't enough improvement in rendering the raf images that I would be willing to give up the flippy lcd. OTOH for your blind-birding it might work out better.

I suspect there is going to be a rather significant change in camera offerings next year. I think I'll buy some glass while watching what shakes out of the trees (and r&d departments).
wj
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Personally, I'm so comfortable with the S100fs that I see now reason to try the S200. Really not confident that there will be much difference in the final image. But you will have handle on that soon. Thanks for taking on the trial.

And to be honest, I can't imagine buying a digital camera without an articulating screen. Frankly, I can't see any valid reason for a digi not to have one.

I suspect that Fuji may not pursue the S100/200 format so am more interested in what they might do with the rumoured micro 4/3 version. Alas, this still leaves the demon dust issue untreated.

So actually, the most interesting camera/lens system around at the moment....for me... potentially.... is the just announced Ricoh GXR.

Just image! Choice of lenses – especially 24-70mm equiv. and (hopefully) 70-400ish down the track with small sensor. Then 50mm equiv and big sensor .... and a no-dust changeover.

And... articulating electronic viewfinder.... this could be the go in a serious way.

Exciting times.
 
Just ask them to ship other than near Somalia. Maybe your camera might not end up in use by a Somalian Pirate. ;o))

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wow gonna get one eh? What are you going to do with your s100?
Kevin Coppalotti said:
Ok it looks like I alone will make this journey into the wilderness and face the dangers of 'bad copy', CA, and rabid bobcats. Pray for my new S200 and its long journey from Hong Kong, facing the hazards of pirates, Australian Customs, and Camel train to the potting shed in the Outback.

Now to overcome the 'buyers remorse' effect, - is alcohol a good treatment for that? What kind of Alcohol?????
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Thanks for the advice everyone, I scoured the potting shed and all I could find was a gallon of 2 stroke mower fuel, so I had to settle for a whif of that and an hour of fire hazard reduction whipper snipping, followed by Vittoria plunger coffee.
Will run the s100fs and S200exr side by side and pick a winner when it arrives.

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wymjym said:
I for one am not wavering. The S100fs is what it is and from what I've seen there isn't enough improvement in rendering the raf images that I would be willing to give up the flippy lcd. OTOH for your blind-birding it might work out better.

I suspect there is going to be a rather significant change in camera offerings next year. I think I'll buy some glass while watching what shakes out of the trees (and r&d departments).
wj
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Doh, now I have buyers remorse, - i do use the tilting LCD in the cramped space of the bird hide, - its very dark in the hide and I can see everything clearly on the LCD.
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Greg Photo Sydney said:
Personally, I'm so comfortable with the S100fs that I see now reason to try the S200. Really not confident that there will be much difference in the final image. But you will have handle on that soon. Thanks for taking on the trial.

And to be honest, I can't imagine buying a digital camera without an articulating screen. Frankly, I can't see any valid reason for a digi not to have one.

I suspect that Fuji may not pursue the S100/200 format so am more interested in what they might do with the rumoured micro 4/3 version. Alas, this still leaves the demon dust issue untreated.

So actually, the most interesting camera/lens system around at the moment....for me... potentially.... is the just announced Ricoh GXR.

Just image! Choice of lenses – especially 24-70mm equiv. and (hopefully) 70-400ish down the track with small sensor. Then 50mm equiv and big sensor .... and a no-dust changeover.

And... articulating electronic viewfinder.... this could be the go in a serious way.

Exciting times.
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That Ricoh is very cool, but like the panny 4/3 and micro 4/3 lack of glass/modules might be a killer.

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Kevin Coppalotti
http://maxhr.zenfolio.com/
http://razorsharp.smugmug.com
 
Greg Photo Sydney said:
Personally, I'm so comfortable with the S100fs that I see now reason to try the S200. Really not confident that there will be much difference in the final image. But you will have handle on that soon. Thanks for taking on the trial.

And to be honest, I can't imagine buying a digital camera without an articulating screen. Frankly, I can't see any valid reason for a digi not to have one.

I suspect that Fuji may not pursue the S100/200 format so am more interested in what they might do with the rumoured micro 4/3 version. Alas, this still leaves the demon dust issue untreated.
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The GXR is so overpriced...it is totally rediculous....The body contains so little in it yet they are chargng $549 for it alone. Just check out what is in the overpriced body...or rather what isn't in it...$549...for what??? The GRX has so many critics in the Ricoh forum...I can imagine how poorly it will be viewed by those outside of the forum.

If a new type of sensor comes out, you will have to replace every single lens unit to get the new sensors benefits with all of your lenses. With dslrs you just buy a new body and all the lenses have the benefit of the new sensor. If you want a small sensored zoom as is being offered in the intial introduction...you have to pay how much for it? Just add the cost of the small sensored zoom unit to the GRX body and be prepared for a shock. BTW..no OIS at all!!!
Greg Photo Sydney said:
So actually, the most interesting camera/lens system around at the moment....for me... potentially.... is the just announced Ricoh GXR.

Just image! Choice of lenses – especially 24-70mm equiv. and (hopefully) 70-400ish down the track with small sensor. Then 50mm equiv and big sensor .... and a no-dust changeover.

And... articulating electronic viewfinder.... this could be the go in a serious way.
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Oh yes and they charge how much for the viewfinder alone!!!

Pricing is as follows: body is $549, A12 unit is $830, S10 unit is $440, electronic viewfinder is $257
Greg Photo Sydney said:
Exciting times.
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In July I sold all my Olympus DSLR gear and bought an S100. I promised myself that I would wait 6 months before making another move.

Then September came, with it's glorious Fall colours and I started panicking. I went to my nearest Henry's (camera store) and purchase an E-30/14-54II.

The S100 is sitting inside a camera bag unused. I'm debating if to keep it as a backup or use it to fund an mFT outfit.

Don't get me wrong. I love the S100, but there's something about the Oly colours...

Jeff.
 
Don't get so hysterical – it's only a camera.

1. The cost is cheap cheap cheap for a unique, versatile...radical system.

2. What is said in the Ricoh forum, or any other by 'experts' who have never used a camera is less than, totally irrelevant.

3. When a new type of sensor comes out we have to get a new body...at least every couple of years but usually less. That's a cost. Repair guys may well be able to transfer the glass from an old sensor unit to a new... that's the potential anyway.

4. Optical image stabilisation...who gives a monkey's? In-body stabilisation is patently superior for practical reasons!!!!!!!

5. Ah...but what a viewfinder. Over, under, waist level. Priceless.

6. And the best for last.

DSLR = dinosaur

It's human nature to cling to outdated technologies.

Example: saw a survey today of dslr users' favourite lenses.

Clear winner? 18-200/250mm and by a long way.

Why? DSLR users don't like changing lenses!!!
Why? They don't like dust. And it's a pain in the bottom.

When the right option arrives, bye bye dslrs and bags and bags of glass.

Maybe, Ricoh have the answer.
 
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