 Kathy |
Fuji Finepix S602 - Opinions Please It's time. I want to replace my 23-year-old, absolutely manual, terribly long-in-the-tooth SLR. Decided that I may as well join the early 21st Century and go digital - for many of the same reasons already posted on this site. I don't want a point-n-shoot. I don't want to spend the equivalent of my monthly mortgage payment. I've read good things about the Fuji Finepix S602 on other websites - Amazon being one. Nothing here but a short comment posted by Raphael on 23 OCT 02. Thanks in advance for any and all opinions. You folks really are a great source of info; I've enjoyed and learned from all of the posts.
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Darin |
If you want to stay under $750, I'd say Nikon Coolpix 4500, Canon PowerShot G2 or G3, and of course the Fuji FinePix S602. If possible check the local camera shops near you and go try them out to see which you like. Make sure their design is comfortable and intuitive for you. Also don't forget the added cost for a larger memory card, carrying case, and possibly extra batteries or a charger.
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Steve Holtan |
The best resource I have found is Imaging Resesource at: http://www.imaging-resource.com/DIGCAM01.HTM. There are extensive reviews on dozens of digital cameras, sample pictures taken under controled conditions, and a forum to view users experiences. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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Ken |
I just upgraded from an Olympus C700 and so far I am very pleased. Camera settings are much easier to access than with the C700. More buttons and less menus. Two macro ranges are great for closeups and magnifier image on manual focus is a real plus.
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Riben |
This website www.dpreview.com gives one of the most comprehensive reviews on digital cameras. Anyway, I own a Fujifilm Finepix 6900 - the earlier generation of Finepix S602. All I can say is I never regretted my purchase. The colors are simply fantastic. Friends thought I took slides.
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Joe G. Lewis |
I tried the Olympus c5050z and the Canon G3. Both had significant auto-focus problems. The s602z does a much better job w/ autofocus. I'm very satisfied with the photo-quality images of the s602z.
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Michael Kaplan |
I had a S602 before I went and spent the big NIG bucks on the Canon 10D. If you do get this camera you will not be sorry. It is an excellent values. The best for the dollar for sure. I would not bother waiting for Jan/Feb though. It was a much more expensive camera and is surely about to be replaced. I would thing that by next year you won't find any except used. The newer one will certainly have some newer features but will also be up at the higher price again. The difference in price would be negligible anyway since the bigger price drops have already happened on this model. Think of all the picture opportunities you will be missing between now and then. If you are ready, just go ahead and jump in and enjoy whatever you decide to buy.
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Stephen L. Lowther |
I have had the S602 Zoom for about a year now and I still absolutly love it. It was my 2nd digital camera and has all the features you need to go from manuel to automatic and produce excellent images, or it can still be used as a point and shoot! Great buy!!
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Kathy |
UPDATE From Kathy In February, I suprised the heck out of myself when I lowballed a bid for a new S602 on EBay and won. Thanks to everyone who responded to my inital query. Your comments were a great help.
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