Re: comments on Fuji Finepix S7000

On Jul 15, 2004, at 10:42 PM, Gordon J. Holtslander wrote:

One of the cameras I'm considering is a Fuji Finepix S7000. Its in the
same price range and has similar features to the Canon Powershot G5,
Nikon
Coolpix 5400, Olympus C5060, except that the Fuji is a 6 megapixel
camera,
while the others are 5 megapixel.

However one review I read was very critical of the image quality of the
camera, and none of the camera shops I went to have print outs to
compare
image quality of each camera.

Gord:
        1st, looking @ web prices, the Fuji can be purchased for $485 @
RadioActiveDeals. I have not checked but you might need to buy the
battery or CompactFlash card. The cards can be purchased cheaper @
COSTCO.
        However, consider the Olympus 8080 for $560 @ RoyalCamera.com. The rep
has let me 'borrow' one for the past month and it is excellent.
Magnesium body, 2 cards, RAW files,
28-140mm equivalent to 35mm zoom + additional digital zoom.
        It's easy to use . . I have nearly mastered it w/out being provided
w/a manual. The images easily blow up to 12 x something w/no
sharpening. I do use some nifty sharpening methods to make it look
snappier.
        Buy both and return the one you don't want. That is what credit cards
are for.
        Jack Fulton
Received on Fri Jul 16 00:01:04 2004