Fuji S2, S3 or S5 PRO?? Assistance Needed!

rattymouse wrote:

mistermejia wrote:

Hi guys,

i am looking into buying the S5 PRO, but i just found that a friend of mine is selling a S2 and S3, and i don't know ANYTHING about the S2 or S3.

All i know is that the S5 PRO is really really good for portraits/skin tones. Do any of you know the differences and which of these three would be the best? And by the way, can i use ALL of my Nikon lenses on ANY of the three???

The S2 has around 60K actuations for $150 dollalrs.

The S3 has around 20K actuations for $200 dollars.

The S5 PRO i could get it for around $400 dollars with around 20K actuations or less.

Here's what I know.

S3 and S5 have the same sensor, but the S3 is sharper due to weaker AA filter. S3 is MUCH slower than the S5. S3 has a built in hand grip which is nice. S5 has a very nice Nikon D200 body.

S2 has an older type sensor that has less dynamic range but is VERY VERY sharp. Amazingly sharp. S2 sensors have been known to fail with no replacement available from FUJIFILM so your camera is dead if that happens. S2 has a very weird dual batter system.

I would buy the S2 at that price, just for the experience to shoot one. S5 price is very good too.

Couldn't agree more with Ratty on this one..     I had a S2 and still regret the day I sold it..      It does have aquirky  battery system but nothing terrible..    It has a 6mp sensor in it and was every bit as sharp as my D300 is.   Plus, if you are looking for good skin tones then it's also a wonderful choice.

If performance is critical for you then you should maybe consider the S5 instead...

MuMinded