jameswrx

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As above want a new camera, read a lot of reviews etc, but all a bit confuzzling. Want something tha I can have a play with shutter speed etc.

Anyone got any experience/reccomendations on these camera's?. They seem the best value.

John WRX

Ive got the s304 mate

Cant fiddle with shutter speed but its easy to use and takes brilliant pics. Also quite ergonomical too

pslewis

s304 the Impreza of DigiCams .......... nothing comes close for the price!

s404 runs a very close second, but who needs 4million pixels?

Pete

CooperS

I've got the S304 too, can't really fault it, get it from www.internetcamerasdirect.co.uk

Andy

V45DSM

Amazons got them for £227

S304@Amazon

Lord Jeffery Wode esq.

I've got the 304. It really is fantastic for the price. Automatic mode is great for starting out, as are the pre set night mode, and sports mode. Some manual settings let you experiment a bit too. I was so pleased with it that i am now looking at upgrading to a 5000/7000 having gotten well into this Photography malarky.

The new 3000 is an update of the 304 - but beware, the newer version does not have sound on the video, so you may get a better buy if you find somewhere still stocking the 304.

John WRX

Paid 199 for mine, its a refurbished at fuji one with full fuji warranty and is spot on cant fault it.

GaryK

yep another s304 owner, really superb!

pslewis

I paid over £400 for my s304 Still the best money can buy .... it handles water absoultely superbly!

Pete

Edited to say - I don't mean it's waterproof!! I mean it takes excellent pictures of water!

[Edited by pslewis - 12/14/2003 8:52:34 PM]

ADP

Ive got the S602 - really happy with it, does unlimited video too, I run it with a 1gig memory card and can record an hours video(Ithink) which is ideal for track days etc. 6 X optical zoom, resolution that is better than youll ever need. Also a whole bunch of slr features.

jameswrx

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Thanks for the replies peeps

Think it's going to be the S602 at the mo. Only thing is, on here it says 3 mega pixels giving 6 with CCD, but on here it says 3.1 mega pixels and 3.3 million sensor photo detectors, and doesn't mention CCD

S7000 though

pslewis

OK, its the FIJI?

Even though, when you asked for advice, the OVERWHELMIMG advice was to buy the s304??

Not really sure why you asked and why I bothered to answer??

Pete

[Edited by pslewis - 12/14/2003 10:50:19 PM]

springbok

I have a Fuji S602, a very good camera, had it since March and it's been great. It's very easy to use as are all the Fuji's but it has the advantage of taking you to the next step of photography rather than just using the auto settings etc.
Most of my pics on my website are taken with the S602 have a look HERE I think the S602 performed really well for me on the Cyprus WRC.

Having said that I have now upgraded to a Canon 10D for the ability to play even more, but that said I like the S602 so much I cann't bring myself to sell it which says a lot I think.



[Edited by springbok - 12/14/2003 10:59:35 PM]

jameswrx

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As I said, thanks for the 'advice' Pete!

Been reading lots more today and only just seen all the advice. Understand now the 304 is a great camera, but the fact I can have more of a play with shutter speeds, etc is edging me toward the S602.

pslewis

Pete

jameswrx

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Well as usual couldn't wait, went into PC world for a look at the cameras and ended up buying the S5000, impressed so far.

Some of the first 20 or so pics I took of some cold wildlife







Tried the night time with the slow flash to try and capture a dripping outside tap. Didn't manage to get a still shot, too cold to stop moving.

Here's to some fun practicing

[Edited by jameswrx - 12/15/2003 9:43:33 PM]