Already is for some people! There's whole groups that go after them. Sure, most of them are not exciting, but there are actually some pretty cool ones and they're super cheap right now.
Look at the Nokia Lumia phones they already have a huge cult following. Also the Nokia 9 pureview has a true monochrome sensor I believe. I have one if you ever would like to try it out.
@@snappinessI went through my old phone photos.. and there is something to it. Less over processed even if horrible dynamic range compared to.. well, even the not HDR mode.
honestly the worst thing about the community is this hype feeding machine. Like we are talking here about some of the slowest digital cameras ever made with clunky interfaces and crappy evfs and somehow they are "magical", "film like", "unique ccd rendering" let's just all get a grip please
@@diegoscopiaYeahhh... Just a few years ago, all these old digital cameras were worthless obsolete junk that no one had any interest in. You can take great images with them, sure, but I don't think there is anything inherently special that justifies the hype. Although, I'm referring more to the crazy hype around old digital point-and-shoots. It's just another trend.
The Fujifilm Super CCD sensors were so good. Back in the early 2000's almost all compact and small sensor bridge cameras maxed out at around ISO 400 before digital noise made the photos unusable. But when Fuji launched the F10 in 2005, an unassuming point and shoot in all regards, it was a revolution (have a read of the DPRewiew review), and the demand for more manual control saw the quick launch of the F11 (same as the F10, but with those added controls), and then later the F30, which was a more slick version with even better dynamic range and high ISO performance. Unfortunately, post 2006 the megapixel wars saw this sensor fail to entice consumers thereafter, and whilst Fujifilm tried to catch up, their compacts were only 'as good' as the competition and that magic sparkle disappeared - until they focussed their attention on the APS cameras that are much loved today.
One suggestion: If not in the title, pls add the cam you talk about at least in the descriptions. Otherwise the video won't be found by ppl who wanna learn about it (or find a video they've seen again).
I used to own the Fuji HS30 EXR which is a newer version of this one and it was honestly fantastic. The zoom range was out of this world and looking at the photos I took with it I'm still impressed with how well it performed.
I nearly bought the predecessors to that camera (HS10, HS20) so many times. It looked like a big upgrade over my ageing Konica Minolta Z3, but after I bought my first Pentax dSLR, all my camera budget went towards new lenses and such. I'd still like to pick up one of those Fuji EXR bridge cameras though - bridge cameras just do so much, and they do it pretty well.
bridge cameras are seriously underrated among the digicam community. yeah point and shoots are great too but bridge cameras still have those little image sensors, but with greater optical zoom, battery life and feature set. i had a coolpix p100 and its seriously versatile
RIP SX30 IS prices when these little digi gremlins find it. Hot shoe. Tilt-flip screen. 14.1MP CCD. Its basically the SX40 HS with the NB-7L battery, 720p video and slightly larger resolution CCD.
@@tombskater3000 In a way you just contributed to that :-) I had no idea the SX30 had a 14mp CCD. To my surprise it's the same (arguably better) as an SX40 except no 1080p video but a better sensor. So now I've just bought one off eBay. Cheers!
Excellent review! Awesome find! I enjoy these forgotten cameras. Bridge cameras have had not so good reputations, but when they are done well, they do stand out. Thanks for sharing and fascinating CCD. The colour pop is beautiful
I had the Fujifilm S5000. It was advertised as 3mp, but it used the same trick smartphones use today with actually having a higher megapixel sensor to output a smaller file. 10x optical started at 37mm equivalent. It was a 6mp sensor to give you 20x digital zoom with 3mp images, or you can change the image output to 6mp but lose the abilities of digital zoom and a couple burst modes. I actually shot my first wedding with it, and it did a fantastic job.
I'm 52 and only took up photography 5 yrs ago this week, i started with a fujifilm s6500fd which i still have but don't use since purchasing a Canon 200d 6 mths into my photography journey
Fun fact: the lens was actually designed for a 2/3" sensor format - the forerunner of this camera - on which it was 28-400mm. It's called the S100FS. It also had a tilting display, higher effective resolution, and plays a little better with Lightroom's demosaicing algo (e.g., if you shoot RAW, you might be better off with the S100FS), but lacks the EXR magic of the S200. 🙂
I love bridge cameras, I have a lumix fz35, lumix fz1000 and a Nikon p610, i also have a canon1300d dslr and a compact Olympus tg-6 cameras make me happy and I love experimenting with different lenses but the lumix fz1000 is definitely my favourite daily for sure
2011 Fujifilm rolled out the XS1. 2/3” EXR sensor which used the super CCD tech, massive bridge-style manual lens range ~24-620-ish, and “X” series made-in-Japan quality/style/etc. Picked it up new - at a bargain - years after release - Love owning/using this camera.
Such an awesome camera!! Thanks for sharing. I was just recently playing around with a funny 12x zoom & had the same realization! You get a whole new world of compositions that would never be possible! 🤩
I bought a Fujifilm S3 Pro brand new when they first came out and used it for wedding and portrait work. I just recently got back into photography after about a fifteen year break and my old S3 Pro still works (kind of). The viewing screen doesn't work anymore but I can set everything that doesn't require that screen. It still takes great images you just can't view them until you get home! :) I recently picked up another S3 Pro from Ebay for really cheap that works 100%. :)
Those old fuj's were great. Back in 2003 I purchased a Fujifilm s5000 and a few years later I got an s9000. They were great cameras that taught me how to use all the manual controls of all modern day cameras. Great find!
the s5100 (s5000) was my first ever camera, i got it when i was a teenager. it was such a great little bridge camera which inspired my love of photography. i actually recently bought another s5100 off of ebay because i was feeling nostalgic, and its still a blast to take around
Not sure if it was mentioned, but MANY bridge cameras had their own mechanical gear drive for changing the zoom. Having it manual is WAAAY better, because many bridge cameras fail because the auto zoom gear is broken or worn. Canon was bad for this with their bridge cameras. More longevity with this design.
Another little forgotten gem is the Finepix s602z. Shoot it in the 3 megapixel format, and it will reward you amply. The images can also be tweaked here, so that you get the result you want. I have used it for b&w with success.
i have and love a fuji s6500 fd bridge camera £10 off the flea bay. the xd card cost twice as much. do not use raw sadly as takes to long. j pegs are amazing. as for the utlra macro function. wow . regards mick.
I'm glad you ended up making this video! Feature set-wise, this camera looks like it was in a market segment alone because I had some bridge cameras around this era and I don't remember them being nearly this fleshed out. I can only think of modern Nikon bridge cameras pushing into this segment, and perhaps some bridge cameras that would've come years before this.
I didn't even know Fujifilm had also made DSLRs, need to look for. All very interesting what you say today. Thank you for that. Greetings and have a great weekend from Phoenix, AZ
The earlier models like the S1 and S2 were built on the Nikon N80/F80 film chassis. There were a couple of later models as well. These with their unique extended dynamic range sensor gave wedding photographers access to a Nikon lens and flash compatible camera at a time when Nikon was lagging badly with mid-range DSLR releases. The Fujifilm S-series DSLRs became pretty popular for a time and held their market with wedding and event photographers well past their production. Nikon's exposure and flash metering system was a big part of that hold on the market.
I have an old fujifilm super ccd bridge camera, it turns on but I haven't got a card with a low enough capacity for it to work! I think I need to find like a 256mb card.
I own two of these S200EXR cameras (one still new in box) and LOVE the jpeg images from all of them. I also have the following EXR cams: HS35EXR, X-S1, SL1000, Z900EXR, S8200, F70EXR, and sold a few others. Something about these camera's jpegs that remind me of Kodak's bold colors. All have excellent build quality. For clean and sharp IQ, the S200EXR I rate along side the X-S1 at the top, but all will render a gorgeous photo if you do your part.
I bought an inexpensive Fujifilm Finepix 9400 with 50X optical for $200. Nice photos and features. One limitation is fastest shutter speed is only 1/1700 second.
Nice Specialized Epic James. Full envy right now as I'm snowed in and find it hard to get out and ride. You should do a video about biking with cameras.
Bridge cameras can be great for the photography enthusiast on holiday, who doesn't mind the size but can't really faff around changing lenses. That said, I'd like something a bit wider than 30.5mm equivalent, even if it meant forgoing a bit of reach at the long end.
@@snappiness I think you would appreciate the Lumix FZ72 which has a lens with the equivalent of 20-1200mm and very good image stabilization. I had the S200EXR it was exceptional on good light but unusable in low light. I now own another 2/3 inch sensor - Samsung Pro815 and I'm still testing it
I have one of these from new. It served me well from 2009 to 2018 when I bought a Pentax K-70. My main issue with the camera is that it does not like the rain! I like hiking in the Scottish Highlands and the rain gets in very easily. This happened early on with the LCD failing and I had it repaired under warranty. At the long end, the quality is not great, but it served me well for nine years. The "vinyl'' is beginning to peel off the grip a bit. It is not really worth selling at the price I would get for it other than the knowledge that someone else might get some use out of it. Having Pentax K-70 and K3iii, I have little need for it. Maybe I should give it to my 9 year old son to get him into photography?
Go check out the E900, it's cheap(ish) right now since everyone wants the E550, found one in great condition on Mercari for $50, it's basically a 9.0MP E550, Super CCD, RAW, and runs on readily available AA batteries.
I used to have an HS20EXR (or maybe an HS30EXR, I don't quite recall), it was very impressive at the price, the 24-720 mm effective focal range was incredible. I honestly wish they still made bridge cameras.
I owned the HS30exr, but what's odd is I liked my S5000 better, and it was released almost 10 years earlier. I liked the colors better (perhaps because of the CCD sensor), and I felt what made the HS30exr not as great is they put too many features that didn't seem to hold up as well. The S5000 was simple. Although the hotshoe and tilting screen were nice to have on the HS30exr.
...And just like that, an already scarce camera became impossible to find 🤣 $30 is really hard to beat, but I'd personally still spring for a more expensive and modern body, like the Panasonic FZ200. Those are quite cheap now and offer outstanding IQ for small sensor bridge cameras, with a 25-600mm equivalent zoom that has a constant f/2.8 aperture.
@@MrAndreCoutinho agree with snapiness, any of the f10-f31 models along with the s6000fd all feature the same sensor and the f10-f31 all have the same lens as well. I’ve never found the f31 for a good price but was able to grab both the f20 and s6000 for less than folks are asking for the f31. Happy hunting!
@@AnthonyJGianotti I have the F10, I’ve found one late last year, great shape, lovely images and it was a great bargain, the previous owner didn’t knew what he had. But it would be great to find these other models, they have more features that the F10 lacks, she has very limited controls (P mode only) and the display is terrible.
This vintage thing for Digicams, or similar, make sense for electric guitars (for instance, where ‘technology have not changed’ but sound could have aged very well). Or for Polaroids (that have been being constantly the same shit over the last 40 years). Or just for the fun of collecting them. But looking at the distinctive image quality…
Last year I acquired the 6 MP, FUJI FinePix S6000fd with the Sixth Gen Super CCD. It "supposedly" had the best dynamic range, but I'm sure the nearly double in pixel count is nice too. People seemed to really like the EXR features of those later gen Super CCDs as well. Also, around the same time I picked up the FinePix S3100 to check out their pre Super CCD sensors. Though we're getting into niche territory with that 4 MP sensor. But nothing quite competes with the hilarious "800,000" (aka 0.8 MP) pixel Pentax Digibino camera/binoculars I got 3 years ago. It even has digital zoom if you feel like 0.8 is just far too much detail. All three cameras were around $40 a piece. Good fun too.
I actually picked up the digibino for a cheap auction untested, but alas it doesn't power on. Contacts look clean. Model looks brand new. Not sure what's up with it...
@snappiness That's no fun. It's a marvel of engineering. A marvel in the sense that it's marvelous Pentax went through with design, execution and still sent it to market. I think it was purposely made for Bigfoot and UFO hunters.
I have a Fuji X-S1 to accompany my beautiful S5 pro,groundbreaking for its time with the 2/3 inch sensor but sadly it cannot keep up with the modern bridge cameras,wouldn't trade it for the world though 🙂
Yes! With a bunch of cameras. I have two weird ones right now: The Sony F828 + Magnet hack, and my Mamiya ZD + a filter cartridge hack I came up with. (both vids on my channel from a while ago, if you're curious)
@@snappiness I actually have seen your video with the Sony F828. It’s been so long that I had forgotten about it. I just watched the Mamiya ZD video, that’s a very clever solution.
Could be fun to pick one up someday! I really like the two Fuji bridge cameras I have, although only one is functional at the moment and even it is on the way out. The battery door plastic of these old cams is so brittle and those little tabs that keep them shut love to break. :(
Can you review the fuji f810? That is an absolutely awesome replacement for the ricoh gr or x100v. Also,that super ccd color is just amazing. Thanks for the great video and useful information.
Ho regalato la mia 6 mesi fa ad una ragazza , non ho trovato nessuno che voleva comperarla a nessun prezzo. L' ho cambiata perché da trasportare in bicicletta o in moto per me era troppo ingombrante. L'. analisi che hai fatto è effettivamente uguale alla mia dopo tanti anni d'uso.
I have newer better cameras but I have decided to use my old FugjuifilmS9000 when going to the beach or in dusty conditions like some rally races. At less than half the MP range it still takes an acceptable picture. I almost broke out the old S5200 but decided I'd use the larger camera.
Are bridge cameras a thing today? I'd say its not economical for manufacturers (who what to sell you lenses in the future) and even for consumers since that is a brick of a thing that you cant reduce the size of by taking off the lens
I wonder who would pay 300 for something like that, second hand? Some hipsters maybe, even though it's not a very sexy camera. For 400 you get an Xpro1 or an XT20. I'll be 100% honest, I would probably think twice if someone offered me one for free.
This one is still overpriced. You lucked out. Most these bridge cameras are still dirt cheap. I just bought a Canon Powershot SX20 for $32. The Fuji S6000fd is an awesome bridge camera for cheap and the S5 Pro DSLR is still at sane prices and a killer camera, especially for portraits. Oh and the EXR versions are not the best of the Suoer CCD sensors. The older ones, like the gen IV in that S6000fd are much better, especially if you want that old school filmic look.
This camera is great if you hate being inspired and have no budget! Or if you are mentally ill like me and enjoy old cameras for a day or two before dropping them like Andy did Woody in Toy Story 2. „I don’t wanna play with you anymore.“
Congrats, every time you release a video the price goes up LMAO. Good news is you can get a newer better camera for a lot cheaper. This old camera isnt worth $300, brand new R100 is $300 new often when on sale. Let the dummies buy these old outdated cameras for waaay over what they are worth.
Great video! It is a very cool and interesting camera and those results were great! Only problem I was just bidding on one on ebay and that's gonna end up way higher now 😭
In a couple of years, old smartphone cameras will probably be the next nostalgic photography craze.
Already is for some people! There's whole groups that go after them. Sure, most of them are not exciting, but there are actually some pretty cool ones and they're super cheap right now.
@@snappinessLUMIX Phone.
Look at the Nokia Lumia phones they already have a huge cult following. Also the Nokia 9 pureview has a true monochrome sensor I believe. I have one if you ever would like to try it out.
@@snappinessI went through my old phone photos.. and there is something to it. Less over processed even if horrible dynamic range compared to.. well, even the not HDR mode.
man, the images from my motorla razr v3 lol.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO NOT MY LOW PRICES
Too real.
There's no such thing anymore.
This kind of video kills a chance of buying on a budget.
It's a 14 year old super zoom the prices will be fine
honestly the worst thing about the community is this hype feeding machine. Like we are talking here about some of the slowest digital cameras ever made with clunky interfaces and crappy evfs and somehow they are "magical", "film like", "unique ccd rendering" let's just all get a grip please
@@diegoscopiaYeahhh... Just a few years ago, all these old digital cameras were worthless obsolete junk that no one had any interest in. You can take great images with them, sure, but I don't think there is anything inherently special that justifies the hype.
Although, I'm referring more to the crazy hype around old digital point-and-shoots. It's just another trend.
The Fujifilm Super CCD sensors were so good. Back in the early 2000's almost all compact and small sensor bridge cameras maxed out at around ISO 400 before digital noise made the photos unusable. But when Fuji launched the F10 in 2005, an unassuming point and shoot in all regards, it was a revolution (have a read of the DPRewiew review), and the demand for more manual control saw the quick launch of the F11 (same as the F10, but with those added controls), and then later the F30, which was a more slick version with even better dynamic range and high ISO performance. Unfortunately, post 2006 the megapixel wars saw this sensor fail to entice consumers thereafter, and whilst Fujifilm tried to catch up, their compacts were only 'as good' as the competition and that magic sparkle disappeared - until they focussed their attention on the APS cameras that are much loved today.
One suggestion: If not in the title, pls add the cam you talk about at least in the descriptions. Otherwise the video won't be found by ppl who wanna learn about it (or find a video they've seen again).
I used to own the Fuji HS30 EXR which is a newer version of this one and it was honestly fantastic. The zoom range was out of this world and looking at the photos I took with it I'm still impressed with how well it performed.
I nearly bought the predecessors to that camera (HS10, HS20) so many times. It looked like a big upgrade over my ageing Konica Minolta Z3, but after I bought my first Pentax dSLR, all my camera budget went towards new lenses and such.
I'd still like to pick up one of those Fuji EXR bridge cameras though - bridge cameras just do so much, and they do it pretty well.
hs35exr owner, been into fuji sensors since the 4900zoom
The Fuji HS30 EXR already has a CMOS sensor. I already had one.
How was it in terms of portraits?
Saw that one on Camerastoretv channel as a youngster, I believe it was HS20 😅.
bridge cameras are seriously underrated among the digicam community. yeah point and shoots are great too but bridge cameras still have those little image sensors, but with greater optical zoom, battery life and feature set. i had a coolpix p100 and its seriously versatile
Agreed. My ancient Canon SX40HS spits out some magnificent images with lovely bokeh. The colour science is reminiscent of CCD images but it's CMOS.
RIP SX30 IS prices when these little digi gremlins find it. Hot shoe. Tilt-flip screen. 14.1MP CCD. Its basically the SX40 HS with the NB-7L battery, 720p video and slightly larger resolution CCD.
@@tombskater3000 In a way you just contributed to that :-) I had no idea the SX30 had a 14mp CCD. To my surprise it's the same (arguably better) as an SX40 except no 1080p video but a better sensor. So now I've just bought one off eBay. Cheers!
I had an s9600 many many years ago. Great camera that i started the hobby with.
I own the fs100fs!!! It was my first camera. It’s great.
Wonderful video about a genuine classic bridge camera. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. As perceptive and informative as ever.
Excellent review! Awesome find! I enjoy these forgotten cameras. Bridge cameras have had not so good reputations, but when they are done well, they do stand out. Thanks for sharing and fascinating CCD. The colour pop is beautiful
I had a 2006 Fujifilm FinePix S6500fd (s6000fd in usa)
It was pretty good -super CCD and 28mm-300mm equiv
I had the Fujifilm S5000. It was advertised as 3mp, but it used the same trick smartphones use today with actually having a higher megapixel sensor to output a smaller file. 10x optical started at 37mm equivalent. It was a 6mp sensor to give you 20x digital zoom with 3mp images, or you can change the image output to 6mp but lose the abilities of digital zoom and a couple burst modes. I actually shot my first wedding with it, and it did a fantastic job.
I'm 52 and only took up photography 5 yrs ago this week, i started with a fujifilm s6500fd which i still have but don't use since purchasing a Canon 200d 6 mths into my photography journey
Fun fact: the lens was actually designed for a 2/3" sensor format - the forerunner of this camera - on which it was 28-400mm. It's called the S100FS. It also had a tilting display, higher effective resolution, and plays a little better with Lightroom's demosaicing algo (e.g., if you shoot RAW, you might be better off with the S100FS), but lacks the EXR magic of the S200. 🙂
I love bridge cameras, I have a lumix fz35, lumix fz1000 and a Nikon p610, i also have a canon1300d dslr and a compact Olympus tg-6 cameras make me happy and I love experimenting with different lenses but the lumix fz1000 is definitely my favourite daily for sure
lumix fz1000 is gorgeous
When you said low price, that meant high price after this video was released
2011 Fujifilm rolled out the XS1. 2/3” EXR sensor which used the super CCD tech, massive bridge-style manual lens range ~24-620-ish, and “X” series made-in-Japan quality/style/etc. Picked it up new - at a bargain - years after release - Love owning/using this camera.
Such an awesome camera!! Thanks for sharing. I was just recently playing around with a funny 12x zoom & had the same realization! You get a whole new world of compositions that would never be possible! 🤩
I bought a Fujifilm S3 Pro brand new when they first came out and used it for wedding and portrait work. I just recently got back into photography after about a fifteen year break and my old S3 Pro still works (kind of). The viewing screen doesn't work anymore but I can set everything that doesn't require that screen. It still takes great images you just can't view them until you get home! :) I recently picked up another S3 Pro from Ebay for really cheap that works 100%. :)
Now the price gonna skyrocket
Thanks for the review, I like the mechanical zoom control of the lens that no longer exist on later bridge camera design.
Those old fuj's were great. Back in 2003 I purchased a Fujifilm s5000 and a few years later I got an s9000. They were great cameras that taught me how to use all the manual controls of all modern day cameras. Great find!
the s5100 (s5000) was my first ever camera, i got it when i was a teenager. it was such a great little bridge camera which inspired my love of photography. i actually recently bought another s5100 off of ebay because i was feeling nostalgic, and its still a blast to take around
To this day, the s5000 is one of my favorites. I could see myself buying another since mine broke recently.
Not sure if it was mentioned, but MANY bridge cameras had their own mechanical gear drive for changing the zoom. Having it manual is WAAAY better, because many bridge cameras fail because the auto zoom gear is broken or worn. Canon was bad for this with their bridge cameras. More longevity with this design.
Yes agreed! Having it manual is much better than the electronic controlled zoom
Another little forgotten gem is the Finepix s602z. Shoot it in the 3 megapixel format, and it will reward you amply. The images can also be tweaked here, so that you get the result you want.
I have used it for b&w with success.
Since i received one for my birthday this camera made me love photography…
i have and love a fuji s6500 fd bridge camera £10 off the flea bay. the xd card cost twice as much. do not use raw sadly as takes to long. j pegs are amazing. as for the utlra macro function. wow . regards mick.
I'm glad you ended up making this video! Feature set-wise, this camera looks like it was in a market segment alone because I had some bridge cameras around this era and I don't remember them being nearly this fleshed out. I can only think of modern Nikon bridge cameras pushing into this segment, and perhaps some bridge cameras that would've come years before this.
Im happy for you finding this camera so cheap. I’m watching 1 month after you posted and nothing under 100🥵
Awesome … thanks for the video
I don't khow much about this model, but I have an older s9500 and under fake lens release button it has x-sync connector for wired external flash.
Beautiful shots with that camera.
I didn't even know Fujifilm had also made DSLRs, need to look for. All very interesting what you say today. Thank you for that. Greetings and have a great weekend from Phoenix, AZ
The earlier models like the S1 and S2 were built on the Nikon N80/F80 film chassis. There were a couple of later models as well. These with their unique extended dynamic range sensor gave wedding photographers access to a Nikon lens and flash compatible camera at a time when Nikon was lagging badly with mid-range DSLR releases. The Fujifilm S-series DSLRs became pretty popular for a time and held their market with wedding and event photographers well past their production. Nikon's exposure and flash metering system was a big part of that hold on the market.
@@OriginalWatchcow Thank you for the information, very interesting. A field that I was not aware of at Fujfilm.
Sweet piece of history.
i have an hs25 exr from a camera lot i hauled years ago. Never got to use it but it seem fun, especially the 24-720 zoom
I love the S200EXR! Almost as much as i love the S100FS.
I have just one of these on our local auction site. I've stuck it on my watchlist.
I have an old fujifilm super ccd bridge camera, it turns on but I haven't got a card with a low enough capacity for it to work! I think I need to find like a 256mb card.
I own two of these S200EXR cameras (one still new in box) and LOVE the jpeg images from all of them. I also have the following EXR cams: HS35EXR, X-S1, SL1000, Z900EXR, S8200, F70EXR, and sold a few others. Something about these camera's jpegs that remind me of Kodak's bold colors. All have excellent build quality. For clean and sharp IQ, the S200EXR I rate along side the X-S1 at the top, but all will render a gorgeous photo if you do your part.
I bought an inexpensive Fujifilm Finepix 9400 with 50X optical for $200. Nice photos and features. One limitation is fastest shutter speed is only 1/1700 second.
Nice Specialized Epic James. Full envy right now as I'm snowed in and find it hard to get out and ride. You should do a video about biking with cameras.
I was thinking about doing more biking mixed with photography this year. We're snowed in too. Makes me want a fat bike xD
Love CCD sensors. I have the Olympus E-500 and the Nikon D200. Both produce very nice images.
Both excellent cameras!
had a nikon d200 & loved it
I got a pretty beat up d200 from my friend for free and now I really liked it
I had the S9000 but the HS10 had insane high speed video features for a 2010 bridge cam
Bridge cameras can be great for the photography enthusiast on holiday, who doesn't mind the size but can't really faff around changing lenses. That said, I'd like something a bit wider than 30.5mm equivalent, even if it meant forgoing a bit of reach at the long end.
Fuji's later CMOS-based bridge cameras of the HS series had an effective range of 24-720
Yes, the 30.5mm felt a little limiting at times. I am a big fan of wide angle. Maybe I rely on it too much ;)
@@snappiness I think you would appreciate the Lumix FZ72 which has a lens with the equivalent of 20-1200mm and very good image stabilization. I had the S200EXR it was exceptional on good light but unusable in low light. I now own another 2/3 inch sensor - Samsung Pro815 and I'm still testing it
I have one of these from new. It served me well from 2009 to 2018 when I bought a Pentax K-70. My main issue with the camera is that it does not like the rain! I like hiking in the Scottish Highlands and the rain gets in very easily. This happened early on with the LCD failing and I had it repaired under warranty. At the long end, the quality is not great, but it served me well for nine years. The "vinyl'' is beginning to peel off the grip a bit. It is not really worth selling at the price I would get for it other than the knowledge that someone else might get some use out of it. Having Pentax K-70 and K3iii, I have little need for it. Maybe I should give it to my 9 year old son to get him into photography?
Honestly, my first (current) DSLR is also great for it's price! D3100 for 160€ is great and DX lenses are reasonably cheap.
Go check out the E900, it's cheap(ish) right now since everyone wants the E550, found one in great condition on Mercari for $50, it's basically a 9.0MP E550, Super CCD, RAW, and runs on readily available AA batteries.
I used to have an HS20EXR (or maybe an HS30EXR, I don't quite recall), it was very impressive at the price, the 24-720 mm effective focal range was incredible. I honestly wish they still made bridge cameras.
That's a great focal length, wow!
@@snappiness yeah, and it was at f/5.6 on the long end!
I owned the HS30exr, but what's odd is I liked my S5000 better, and it was released almost 10 years earlier. I liked the colors better (perhaps because of the CCD sensor), and I felt what made the HS30exr not as great is they put too many features that didn't seem to hold up as well. The S5000 was simple. Although the hotshoe and tilting screen were nice to have on the HS30exr.
Memory unlocked!
...And just like that, an already scarce camera became impossible to find 🤣
$30 is really hard to beat, but I'd personally still spring for a more expensive and modern body, like the Panasonic FZ200. Those are quite cheap now and offer outstanding IQ for small sensor bridge cameras, with a 25-600mm equivalent zoom that has a constant f/2.8 aperture.
Before I had a DSLr I had the Panasonic FZ35 and I loved that. So much bang for your buck in those cameras.
You must try the S6000fd, it has the same sensor as the f31fd in a superzoom body that can shoot raw!
Thanks for the tip. Finding the F31fd where I live is impossible, but those bridge cameras were quite popular and there are several models available.
Very cool! I also enjoyed my F11 a lot, if that helps when the f31fd is tough to find. Different setup, but similar
@@MrAndreCoutinho agree with snapiness, any of the f10-f31 models along with the s6000fd all feature the same sensor and the f10-f31 all have the same lens as well. I’ve never found the f31 for a good price but was able to grab both the f20 and s6000 for less than folks are asking for the f31. Happy hunting!
@@AnthonyJGianotti I have the F10, I’ve found one late last year, great shape, lovely images and it was a great bargain, the previous owner didn’t knew what he had.
But it would be great to find these other models, they have more features that the F10 lacks, she has very limited controls (P mode only) and the display is terrible.
This vintage thing for Digicams, or similar, make sense for electric guitars (for instance, where ‘technology have not changed’ but sound could have aged very well). Or for Polaroids (that have been being constantly the same shit over the last 40 years). Or just for the fun of collecting them. But looking at the distinctive image quality…
Love your review, lots of awesome old cameras out there. Just wondering which sites you use to purchase these older cameras?
This one was from eBay. I also use KEH, MPB, Buyee, UsedPhotoPro and less often some smaller stores around the country that sell used gear.
Last year I acquired the 6 MP, FUJI FinePix S6000fd with the Sixth Gen Super CCD. It "supposedly" had the best dynamic range, but I'm sure the nearly double in pixel count is nice too. People seemed to really like the EXR features of those later gen Super CCDs as well.
Also, around the same time I picked up the FinePix S3100 to check out their pre Super CCD sensors. Though we're getting into niche territory with that 4 MP sensor. But nothing quite competes with the hilarious "800,000" (aka 0.8 MP) pixel Pentax Digibino camera/binoculars I got 3 years ago. It even has digital zoom if you feel like 0.8 is just far too much detail.
All three cameras were around $40 a piece. Good fun too.
I actually picked up the digibino for a cheap auction untested, but alas it doesn't power on. Contacts look clean. Model looks brand new. Not sure what's up with it...
@snappiness That's no fun. It's a marvel of engineering. A marvel in the sense that it's marvelous Pentax went through with design, execution and still sent it to market. I think it was purposely made for Bigfoot and UFO hunters.
That fake lens release button may wel hide an external flash connection 🤔. It's there on my Fuji s9500. Could it be there on your Fuji camera too?
I have some fine memories associated with HS20 and never even owned one.
Still rocking Fuji bridge camera 2024
I have a Fuji X-S1 to accompany my beautiful S5 pro,groundbreaking for its time with the 2/3 inch sensor but sadly it cannot keep up with the modern bridge cameras,wouldn't trade it for the world though 🙂
Love the video!!! Random question, have you ever tried Infrared/full spectrum photography?
Yes! With a bunch of cameras. I have two weird ones right now: The Sony F828 + Magnet hack, and my Mamiya ZD + a filter cartridge hack I came up with. (both vids on my channel from a while ago, if you're curious)
@@snappiness I actually have seen your video with the Sony F828. It’s been so long that I had forgotten about it. I just watched the Mamiya ZD video, that’s a very clever solution.
Could be fun to pick one up someday! I really like the two Fuji bridge cameras I have, although only one is functional at the moment and even it is on the way out. The battery door plastic of these old cams is so brittle and those little tabs that keep them shut love to break. :(
😂 Yeah, I still have that S2Pro beauty! Also a S5800/S800 and some old s2900Z etc.
Can you review the fuji f810? That is an absolutely awesome replacement for the ricoh gr or x100v. Also,that super ccd color is just amazing. Thanks for the great video and useful information.
Sounds like you are primed to do your own review of the 810 😊
I had S602Z a looong time ago. I bought a HS10(no EXR sensor) and in both cases I'm dissapointed in the sharpness of Fuji lenses :/
Another forgotten fujifilm are s pro series bodies. I once used spro 5 and its film simulation was impressive like the ones these days.
Ho regalato la mia 6 mesi fa ad una ragazza , non ho trovato nessuno che voleva comperarla a nessun prezzo. L' ho cambiata perché da trasportare in bicicletta o in moto per me era troppo ingombrante. L'. analisi che hai fatto è effettivamente uguale alla mia dopo tanti anni d'uso.
What's the difference between this camera and the s9600?
Imagine that with a removable lens? using manual lenses? should be pretty cool.
I have newer better cameras but I have decided to use my old FugjuifilmS9000 when going to the beach or in dusty conditions like some rally races. At less than half the MP range it still takes an acceptable picture. I almost broke out the old S5200 but decided I'd use the larger camera.
I guess this one is what I had, it went fast, d'you know? Battery consumption of the Zoom was pretty bad. Namastè.
This is a manual zoom camera.
The lesson from all these geartubers is that you can't go wrong with Fuji.
Its too bad that these sensors are so prone to giving out. I tried my luck on one of these untested a while ago and got ripperooed.
Are bridge cameras a thing today? I'd say its not economical for manufacturers (who what to sell you lenses in the future) and even for consumers since that is a brick of a thing that you cant reduce the size of by taking off the lens
This used the same body as the s100fs
I had not realized fuji was using film sims back in 2009.
It surprised me too. A couple of their point and shoots have them too.
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I guesst it`s bridge verison of X10 camera
Not really, the X10 had a CMOS sensor, different size sensor. It was also newer and different in most ways. The X-S1 used the same sensor as X10.
Not for 30 dollars...Try 300! You got it from someone who didn't know what they had.
I wonder who would pay 300 for something like that, second hand? Some hipsters maybe, even though it's not a very sexy camera. For 400 you get an Xpro1 or an XT20. I'll be 100% honest, I would probably think twice if someone offered me one for free.
This one is still overpriced. You lucked out. Most these bridge cameras are still dirt cheap. I just bought a Canon Powershot SX20 for $32. The Fuji S6000fd is an awesome bridge camera for cheap and the S5 Pro DSLR is still at sane prices and a killer camera, especially for portraits. Oh and the EXR versions are not the best of the Suoer CCD sensors. The older ones, like the gen IV in that S6000fd are much better, especially if you want that old school filmic look.
Ik bought on for 25 euro with 2 batterys😅
300 bucks now ouch
This camera is great if you hate being inspired and have no budget! Or if you are mentally ill like me and enjoy old cameras for a day or two before dropping them like Andy did Woody in Toy Story 2. „I don’t wanna play with you anymore.“
Congrats, every time you release a video the price goes up LMAO. Good news is you can get a newer better camera for a lot cheaper. This old camera isnt worth $300, brand new R100 is $300 new often when on sale. Let the dummies buy these old outdated cameras for waaay over what they are worth.
Great video! It is a very cool and interesting camera and those results were great! Only problem I was just bidding on one on ebay and that's gonna end up way higher now 😭