finepix s602 pro - DPChallenge Forums

02/12/2003 05:59:14 PM · #1

I have been using a friends sony dcs-707 and am looking at purchasing the fuji s602 pro i don't really like the 707 much it has some quirks that really bother me and the s602 pro seems to be te camera for me now my question is do you feel this camera is worth the money or might there be a better choice and if you have used this camera how is it for printing say 8x10's from a digital lab

detroitpickles

02/12/2003 07:22:47 PM · #2

I have a Fuji s602. It is great. I liked the Sony 707 (at the time, there was no 717), but it was a bit weird to hold. Others love it, so it is probably a love/hate thing.

I think the s602 is the best all around (cost included) camera available right now. It has all the "point and shoot" settings, has a complete line of manual and scene specific settings, has a good optical zoom length of 6x, has Compact flash, Smart Media, and Microdrive support (1 slot for CF/MD and 1 for SM), and lasts a LONG time on one set of 4 rechargable AA batteries.

In it's 3mp mode, an 8x10 print looks great, but it is printer dependant. I use a Canon s900, so they look great. A friend has a Canon s9000 (wide printer) and I took a couple of pics from the s602 taken in it's 6mp mode and printed them at 11x14 and they look great too.

As I have told others, I would not hesitate to buy a s602 if you want a very capable camera that you can grow with and use for a long time.

Jak

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

02/12/2003 09:19:16 PM · #3

I've had my Fuji for about six months and I am delighted with it. I have an HP 7350 printer and the 8x10s are great on Kodak paper. I have shipped out files to a pro lab for larger prints and I was equally pleased.

All in all a great camera.

Message edited by author 2003-02-12 21:19:53.

KarenB

Canon EOS-70D

02/12/2003 09:49:51 PM · #4

I was just reading PCPhoto Magazine.. looks like you can get it for quite a deal now-a-days too! Let us know what you decide to do.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

02/13/2003 12:02:58 PM · #5

thanks for the input I think this will be the camera just gotta wait at least a few weeks my local camera store's owner told me all the new products come out in march and thats when all the price slashing occurs

Thanks Again

Geocide

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

02/13/2003 12:05:29 PM · #6

At 500 dollars, i can't imagine it getting much cheaper, IMHO.
adam

Message edited by author 2003-02-13 12:06:06.

Konador

Canon EOS-500D Rebel T1i

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

02/13/2003 12:06:40 PM · #7

Originally posted by 00nothing:

Have you tried looking around and buying online? The prices online are very often cheaper than from stores.

mcrael

Nikon D300

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5D

02/13/2003 12:20:55 PM · #8

Yeah - I bought mine on Ebay and saved $200 off the retail price (though you'd probably lose the savings in shipping costs....). When shopping on Ebay, just make sure you research your chosen vendor before you start bidding. This will ensure that you have a "happy successful Ebay experience."

I like my S602 very much. It has a lot of features that will allow you to grow as you learn more about photography. 8x10 prints on an "all in one" HP printer are very good. It helps to use the best quality photo paper that you can afford.

mariomel

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

02/13/2003 12:29:53 PM · #9

I've had mine since Sept 2002. I love it. It was my 2nd digicam in 1 year, so I decided to get one that I could grow into. I researched quite a bit, and it was the best I found, short of going to a digital SLR ( much more $$$ ). It has a great SLR feel to it.

I'm sure you'll love it.

You can get an indepth review here: //www.dpreview.com/reviews/fujis602z/

Message edited by author 2003-02-13 12:31:08.

Geocide

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

02/13/2003 12:43:15 PM · #10

As a matter of fact, i'm in line to buy one of these as soon as my tax return check come back. I did a lot a research as well and the olympus 4000 was a close second, but i simply enjoyed the feel of the 602.

stinkin, slow irs...

Oh, what is the diffrence between the s602 and the s602 pro?

Adam

Message edited by author 2003-02-13 12:43:46.

mcrael

Nikon D300

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5D

02/13/2003 12:57:18 PM · #11

Has someone confused it with the S2 Pro, perhaps? I was not aware of an "S602 Pro".

Azrifel

Fujifilm X100VI

02/13/2003 01:06:46 PM · #12

PC flash sync, cable shutter release, all-black finish, 340mb microdrive.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

02/13/2003 01:11:07 PM · #13

here in canada its a little more money its selling for about 1100-1200 which is a good price but if i can wait and save a 100 or so i'll wait I'll just keep shooting film till then

mariomel

Canon EOS-5D

02/13/2003 01:21:01 PM · #14

I don't know where in Canada you are, but in Montreal you can get the S602Z (not the pro) for can$1000. Go to //www.simonscameras.com. I think you can buy on-line, and have it shipped anywhere.

Good luck.

Jak

02/13/2003 01:23:49 PM · #15

I bought mine in Vancouver last July for about Can$1100, so i would imagine a street price of $900- 1000 would be reasonable by this time.

02/13/2003 01:52:11 PM · #16

JAK actually your right i can prob find the s602 for around $900 but i'm gonna hold out for the pro model the 340mb microdrive and the cable release make it worth it for me

Jak