For Free: Fuji 4900Z w/ extras - DPChallenge Forums

12/11/2006 08:40:07 PM · #1

In the spirit of the season I want to find a new home for my old Fuji 4900Z camera and accessories. It just sits there and does not get used and it is such a good camera even though it is older. See:

Fuji FinePix 4900Z
For more detail:
DPReview of camera

This camera will provide a great learning platform for up and coming photographers. It has full manual settings as well as many of the settings of a DSLR. Pretty good lens with both Macro and 6x optical zoom capability. It will come with case, five cards (16MB to 64MB), three batteries (one may be bad) and charger/power cord. I will also pay shipping anywhere in the US or Canada, oversees would be on you.

This thread will be open for one week and then I will pick the best candidate based on responses here and recommendations from other DPC'ers. Final decision is of course subjective and mine to make but I will lean towards a needy youth who comes with recomendations. Please provide a little background on the applicant.

Any takers or ideas on who is a deserving candidate?

Message edited by author 2006-12-11 20:49:59.

DelRioPhoto

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED

12/11/2006 08:44:30 PM · #2

That's very nice of you! I'm sure someone will jump at this opportunity. You can take very nice pictures with any camera. It's not about the equipment, it's about the photographers eye. Still looks like a nice camera though.

Happy holidays!

cryingdragon

Canon EOS-10D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

12/11/2006 08:49:29 PM · #3

I'm going to nominate my son. Since I've gotten the photo bug, he wants to shoot with me all the time. He's 11 now and I think it will be a worthwhile thing for him to do.

I'm sure there are many more people who want or need this more, but I figured I'd step up and be the first.

And might I add how wonderfully generous you are being.

--Mike

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

12/11/2006 09:03:15 PM · #4

Fuji 4900z was my first digital, and many of my really nice images were taken with it. I followed it up with a Nikon Coolpic 5500 for more megapixels, and that turned out to have been a silly move. I preferred the 4900z. I still have it, it's my backup camera. Good piece of equipment :-) Both these were shot with the 4900z: it's a really nice little macro camera :-)

Robt.

12/11/2006 11:02:51 PM · #5

This was my first digital camera also Bear. Bought it in Dec 2000 for a trip to Italy in 2001. Here are a few of the shots I took with it that are still in my portfolio:

I'm sure someone out there will help me a good home. So far I have Mike's son on the list.

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

12/12/2006 01:03:05 PM · #6

Bump for the day crowd over here.

digitalpins

Canon EOS-60D

12/12/2006 01:12:54 PM · #7

I nominate my little brother, he always wants to go out with me and take photos... I have been showing him how to use my camera and he loves it. He is now 13 and always wants to do what I do, and the photography he is really into and is always looking at my photos here or he is checking out other DPC'ers photos here.

Message edited by author 2006-12-12 13:13:20.

12/12/2006 01:22:12 PM · #8

I'm going to nominate

wavelength's sister. She's in some far-east country (Nepal?) and is sans camera and sans ability to garner a camera ... at least as of this summer.

12/12/2006 02:49:19 PM · #9

She could be in the running if

wavelength is willing to pay the shipping to that far-east country, whereever that is.

12/12/2006 02:57:03 PM · #10

Since I nominated I would be willing to pay the shipping to said far-eastern country.

Not next-day though. Nor three day express.

12/12/2006 02:59:51 PM · #11

LOL! OK I'll put her on the list. I'll be making a decison by next Monday.

12/13/2006 12:17:25 PM · #12

Today's bump. Come on people! Not many takers so far.

12/13/2006 08:45:14 PM · #13

OK - one more for the night crowd.

Just realized I listed this only under Member section. Maybe I should ask SC to move it so all can see? Can that be done?

12/13/2006 08:55:39 PM · #14

SC can move it, if so desired. Me? I consider it a member benefit, but that's selfish JP talking :) Holiday spirit would say open it to all.

Zigomar

Fujifilm X100T

Lensbaby 2.0

12/13/2006 09:03:32 PM · #15

I think this is the guy

crayon!
Don't want to say that the Barbie camera is bad but...

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

12/14/2006 05:43:39 PM · #16

A Thursday bump. And thanks SC for moving this thread!

Judi

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

12/14/2006 05:45:16 PM · #17

Hey...I hear Achoo could do with a new camera....hehehehe!

Leica 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 Vario Elmar-T ASPH

12/14/2006 06:03:32 PM · #18

Originally posted by Judi:

Hey...I hear Achoo could do with a new camera....hehehehe!

Smack!

MAK

Leica CL

12/14/2006 06:08:52 PM · #19

If you still have it and dont mind sending it to UK there is a young lady who would LOVE to have it.. Im sure she will pay you the postage she is very poor and can NEVER afford to buy one.. if it is still available i can send you some details and you can send it from santa claus she will be over the moon.

ElGordo

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS for Canon

12/14/2006 06:20:00 PM · #20

I gave my old 4900Z to my daughter, who still uses it for all her photos. She likes the styling as well as the ease of use!

Ben

Canon EOS-30D

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

12/14/2006 06:32:08 PM · #21

I'm not nominating myself, i would just like to say that this is both a great idea and gesture.
Nice work.

xXxscarletxXx

Nikon D80

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5- 5.6G ED DX

12/14/2006 06:34:23 PM · #22

I wanna nominate

Alley Cat My little sister Im sick of her taking my camera lol