tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878620765074963706.post4558459132616342179..comments2024-02-22T21:29:35.450+13:00Comments on A Kiwi Retrospective: Examining The Competition.R. McKenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05986374328737568772noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878620765074963706.post-78741770915176432372012-07-24T23:49:47.033+12:002012-07-24T23:49:47.033+12:00Yes the K-30 looks to be a really nice unit. I too...Yes the K-30 looks to be a really nice unit. I too have been disappointed with Fuji's latest offerings, and haven't been tempted to buy one yet.<br />The XS1 is producing some good results now but the difference isn't great enough to warrant it being twice the price of an HS30.<br />Perhaps they will improve both models to a much higher standard. Give me DSLR Auto Focis speed and write times and I will definitely be a lot more interested.R. McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05986374328737568772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878620765074963706.post-53233004997825820172012-07-24T08:08:01.801+12:002012-07-24T08:08:01.801+12:00I am in love to pentax k-30. I will never sell my ...I am in love to pentax k-30. I will never sell my fuji hs-20, but i can wait to bay pentax. Fuji has disapoint me with new products and high prises. Sorry about my english. <br />Greetings from MontenegroAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878620765074963706.post-42805820939547269152012-07-09T09:47:58.998+12:002012-07-09T09:47:58.998+12:00As to the inverse square law as pertaining to phot...As to the inverse square law as pertaining to photographers. Its been my observation that 99% of camera users are unlikely to even have heard of it or understand it. Most modern camera user have little or no formal photographic training. <br /><br />Modern camera users, especially now with live view, rely on their equipment to tell them what the exposure should be. Nothing wrong with this in general as it frees us from one problem to concentrate on others such as composition.<br />Where the Law is more likely to be understood is with Pro Photographers, eg: Studio Photographers or specialist photographers.<br /><br />When I first started working with the photography studio doing wedding portraiture we would set the lighting accordingly, allowing for highlights etc. In those days we used accurate light meters that matched our Mamiya cameras, so while the Law was a consideration, its application even for studio lighting was subjective at best. And this is from one of the foremost wedding photographers of the time. (1970 -1980's.R. McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05986374328737568772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878620765074963706.post-72495376455888401452012-07-09T09:36:35.434+12:002012-07-09T09:36:35.434+12:00And that's why I bought the HS10 originally, t...And that's why I bought the HS10 originally, the versatility of the lens.<br /><br />I also think that shot with the right settings the HS10 was marginally better in IQ than the HS20 and at ISO400 or lower had a pretty useful sensor.R. McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05986374328737568772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878620765074963706.post-23313335660371633442012-07-09T02:24:18.679+12:002012-07-09T02:24:18.679+12:00If you have an HS20 then there's no real advan...If you have an HS20 then there's no real advantage in buying an HS30. Too many are obsessed by the specifications. It's the person that behind the lens that is the real significance. If you earn your living with camera then you really do need high-end gear but that will not make you a better photographer. On the day that my HS20 was delivered, I was able to take shots of Ladybirds taking some rays and at night the Moon - all without changing any lenses. A big change from my previous Nikon gear. You also need to factor in how your pictures are going to be seen. 12mp sounds so much better that 6mp but that plays on the ignorance of the inverse-square law.Vetteranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01718227923233062405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878620765074963706.post-37292424374652110622012-07-05T09:08:54.494+12:002012-07-05T09:08:54.494+12:00That being the case price wise grab it. Either cam...That being the case price wise grab it. Either camera will give you a great deal of enjoyment.<br /><br />I checked some prices here yesterday and there is still almost $300 NZD difference between the 20 & the 30. Hopefully by the end of the year that will have come down a bit more and I may grab one as it will have a much better W.A.F (wife approval factor)<br /><br />Have Fun.R. McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05986374328737568772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878620765074963706.post-34020038969500709282012-07-04T19:19:02.369+12:002012-07-04T19:19:02.369+12:00Hi Ralph thanks for your reply. Yes it will be a f...Hi Ralph thanks for your reply. Yes it will be a first time buy and it's not that much dearer than the hs20 thats why i thought of the 30. After reading owners reviews the slight improvements appeared to be worth the extra as i said not much dearer than the 20<br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />JohnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878620765074963706.post-54044722463655740442012-07-04T16:43:53.833+12:002012-07-04T16:43:53.833+12:00Good camera choice if its a first time buy.
Actual...Good camera choice if its a first time buy.<br />Actually my dealings with Fuji to date have been very good. It seems to depend on the country quite a bit as some owners report little or no issues and others (mostly European to date) have experienced all sorts of odd behavior.<br />If you are buying from a reputable source that you trust there shouldn't be too much to worry about.<br />There hasn't been anything serious crop up with the HS30 to date. My HS20 has been reliable from the beginning and its most likely your HS30 would be too.<br /><br />If you don't have any consumer guarantee laws in your location talk to the dealer about the warranties and the extended warranties that are available. It may cost a little more but could well be a very wise choice.<br /><br />Cheers<br />Ralph.R. McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05986374328737568772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878620765074963706.post-47555200325856778202012-07-04T09:41:57.085+12:002012-07-04T09:41:57.085+12:00Hi Ralph. I am considering purchasing a Fuji HS30 ...Hi Ralph. I am considering purchasing a Fuji HS30 and have been reading numerous reviews on all makes of cameras. The one thing that crops up time and again is the atrocious customer service at Fuji. My question is, is it really as bad as reported? Of course you hope you will never need it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878620765074963706.post-52569594244707350062012-07-03T18:54:14.788+12:002012-07-03T18:54:14.788+12:00Yes Kim did a pretty fair assessment of the HS25 a...Yes Kim did a pretty fair assessment of the HS25 and goes a long way to showing that RAW isn't always necessary as some would think. <br />The extra changes made to the HS30 are nice, I'm thinking EVF and intelligent zoom just by way of a couple of things, but if you own an HS20 there really isn't much difference, and I would like to have seen a change to the AF before I would give it serious thought. <br /><br />That and improved write speeds would be the two things that would really get my attention and to date they haven't addressed these issues. To make the HS30 a rfeally good camera we need to see similar AF speeds similar to entry level DSLR and writes speeds of the same level, then we really would have a great all round camera.R. McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05986374328737568772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878620765074963706.post-69042392489312475322012-07-03T17:24:20.957+12:002012-07-03T17:24:20.957+12:00The test on Fhotonumeric is a good one.I agree DPr...The test on Fhotonumeric is a good one.I agree DPrev.is the best,but they did not test the Fuji so escape to other side's ,to pickup some info!! By the way Kim letkeman's report is a joy to reed! <br /><br />Jan Broekema ,HollandAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878620765074963706.post-71858541173756316572012-07-03T06:47:50.643+12:002012-07-03T06:47:50.643+12:00The above comments are directed at the Trusted Rev...The above comments are directed at the Trusted Reviews current published review of the HS30.<br />After reading that I didn't bother with any of the other links, given the headings I doubt we would see anything better thats been linked on that page.R. McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05986374328737568772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878620765074963706.post-85237283300956289682012-07-03T06:43:16.134+12:002012-07-03T06:43:16.134+12:00I have to say that's one of the better reviews...I have to say that's one of the better reviews I've seen for the HS30 although its not particularly accurate and doesn't include decent image test comparisons.<br /><br />Its also why I've said in previous articles one should never really trust this sort of review. It much better to see how people get on with the camera on a site like Dpreview.com's Fuji Talk Forum. Theres nothing like real world usage reports to help one make up their mind when buying a new camera.<br /><br />Now back to that review. You would think that if they were going to do a review they would get the basics right.<br />This off their review features page.<br /><br />1.Sensor size is given as 1.2/3. Wrong its 1/2.<br /><br />3.Native ISO is given as 3200 when in fact you also have available 6400 if using M sized image files.<br /><br />3. Focal length is incorrect and I expect reviewers to get this right.<br />Actual focal length is only 680.4mm equivalent which is quite a bit shorter than the HS10 was.<br />Heres a link to a calculator for those that wish to check this.<br />http://www.digified.net/focallength/<br /><br />Thats just 3 things right at the start that aren't correct. There are other less important items scattered throughout the review. Its just these sorts of inaccuracies that have me saying that most reviews are less than accurate and poorly done and this one is no exception.<br />Of all the review sites on the net there are about three that I'm willing to put some faith in, and even then they too make some basic blunders from time to time.<br /><br />At the end of the day reviews are just that, reviews. They aren't anything more than a guide of sorts for us to start assessing a new product.I fervently wish that some of them would get it right a bit more often as this would be beneficial to all of us. Until then just take it all with a grain of salt.<br />Cheers<br />ralphR. McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05986374328737568772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878620765074963706.post-76474536902303814502012-07-02T21:21:35.127+12:002012-07-02T21:21:35.127+12:00http://reviews.1001noisycameras.com/tag/fuji-hs30e...http://reviews.1001noisycameras.com/tag/fuji-hs30exr/Jan Broekemanoreply@blogger.com