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09/03/2003 03:15:06 AM · #1 |
Hey everyone, I'm thinking of upgrading to this the FinePix S5000 Digital Camera, but would like to know what everyone else thinks of this, or if anyone has used one. From what I can tell it seems like they adressed all the problems in my current model, 3800, and made a better camera.
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09/03/2003 04:52:35 AM · #2 |
Doubt many have used it as it's so new. From my experience of the 602 though I'd guess it would be a good upgrade. If memory serves though, it doesn't have manual focus or settable white-balance: but does have that 10x zoom lens.
Saw it somewhere for only £399 - which is a fantastic price over here. The 7000 will be a 'better' camera - higher resolution (6MP sensor, I believe), and more control - but no doubt the price will reflect that :-) I'd say it would be the obvious upgrade for you if you're happy with your Fuji.
Ed
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09/03/2003 06:42:29 AM · #3 |
Originally posted by MrCaN:
Hey everyone, I'm thinking of upgrading to this the FinePix S5000 Digital Camera, but would like to know what everyone else thinks of this, or if anyone has used one. From what I can tell it seems like they adressed all the problems in my current model, 3800, and made a better camera. |
Make sure have night / low light focusing light,that is yhe bigest problem with 3800!My 5050 and many Sony cameras have red beam for focusing ,it is very useful in dark areas such clubs , restaurants etc.. |
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09/03/2003 11:57:46 AM · #4 |
yea pitsaman, that is the main reason I want to upgrade, it has a green light for low light focus, but the other nice thing was a changable ISO speed.
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09/03/2003 02:02:39 PM · #5 |
Check the DPreview Fuji Forum.
Several discussions about the S5000 there, some not very favourable.
I have looked at some images and the res chart, don't like them at all.
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09/03/2003 02:27:15 PM · #6 |
The S5000 seems to be worse than the 602 going by the specs and the reviews. I believe the S5000 is due out at 499 USD and the 602 is coming down near to that, and likely will reach that with the new Fuji cameras due out. The S5000 does have a greater optical zoom, but apparently not so good macro capabilities.
The S7000 that Ed mentioned seems much better than both the 602 and by far compared to the S5000, but that's due out Oct 31st with a 799 USD price ticket.
I guess it depends on what your financial range is, what features you are looking for, and how eager you are to buy a new camera. (October is too far away *pout*)
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09/03/2003 03:33:03 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by moodville:
The S5000 seems to be worse than the 602 going by |
They are very different actually. Probably only the lens is the same. The S5000 uses a 1/2.7" CCD, while the S602 uses a 1/1.7" CCD. See "DPC making sense out of sensor sizes" for the size differences. A Sony F707/F717/F828 uses a slightly larger 2/3" CCD.
Bigger sensors have bigger pixels, altough that advantage goes away now Sony increase the amount to 8 million instead of 5 and Fuji goes from 3 to 6 million on the 602 sensor.
What is so good about bigger pixels (photodiodes)? Well, they are supposed to have less noise (visible blocks of different color/toning/lightness/contrast), better colors, better dynamic range and such.
So, when it comes to that, you are better off with the 602. The 602 has less zoom range though, but that is because of that larger CCD. It would need a much larger lens to get the S5000 zoom range.
There are also lots of other reasons to buy a 602 over the S5000, but that depends on your needs. (More manual, more options, faster, etc)
The S7000 that Ed mentioned seems much better than both the 602 and by far compared to the S5000, but that's due out Oct 31st with a 799 USD price ticket.
It has yet to be seen if the advantage over the 602 is that big. It is essentialy the same design, they have replaced the 3mp 1/1.7" ccd by a 6mp 1/1.7" CCD. Many wonder what that does to noise performance and dynamic range. The features are great and it has more, but it is a little slower in the frames per second departement.
The price is also a bit high when you compare it to the Canon 300D with its kit lens. 300D image quality will be better without doubt (especially very clean ISO200-1600 at full size), the S7000 has a size advantage and less of a risk of dust on the CCD. With the 300D you can grow in any direction and trade in the body for something better later, while using the same lenses. That might be cheaper in the long (20 years) run. :)
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