Fuji FinePix S2 Pro Digital Camera

This camera is superb. I like the feel and response it gives not to mention the outstanding picture quality. I especially like it since it has a a Nikon f mount and can record in 12 mega pixels which is superb for its age. Not much to dislike but since you ask i suppose i would prefer if it was built of metal not plastic and had a larger viewing screen but these are minor issues.

We own both a Fuji S2Pro and a Nikon D1 the comparison between the two is huge the Fuji is very easy to get to grips with whilst the Nikon is a true pro jobbie the weight difference is immense the fuji is a much lighter camera even with the additional battery pack which means 8 AA batteries installed and then there is the Nikons relatively small CCD giving only 3mp as opposed to the brillianf Fuji giving up to 12mp (interpolated) but what does this really tell you .....not a lot I'm afraid the proof lies in the actual photos I have taken some stunning shots with both cameras and the Nikon simply blows the Fuji away but dont let this put you off the Fuji is a remarkable pro camera giving excellent photos shot after shot and I will never get rid of it but I stick with the Nikon and yes it is quite old but it is still the weapon of choice for lots of pro action photographers still and it is still the quickest camera out there today and this is where the Fuji comes back into play ... we have put it up against the D1 for fps and it was the same speed so that makes it a quick camera to so if you are wanting a really good camera go for the Nikons but if you want a Nikon alternative it has to be the S2Pro

nice trouble free camera, great quality pictures, compatibility with nikon is a big plus, if it was a bit smaller i would never change it for another one.

I've owned an S2 Pro for over 3 years and taken over 35,000 trouble free photos. Things I like on the Fuji are the uncomplicated menus (menus on some later DSLR's I use can be quite demanding). The CCD reproduces the most accurate flesh tones- better than my Nikon D200. This coupled with 12M pixel RAW images is a must for wedding photographers. Use of the Nikon lens system mount was also a stroke of genius for Fuji- finding excelent lenses for the S2 Pro is no problem.


Like others I think the battery arrangement is cumbersome compared to the very latest DSLR's but I worked with it for three years and had no real problems. Just remeber to keep a set of spares ready when working!

Nikon components fine but had several problems with the Fuji elements , defective small display panel - fuji service only available via Fuji unlike Nikon you are at their mercy - £200 for a small display - quoted less , charged more - never rufunded difference. Third fault developed was that the camera shows image on display post exposure , record light shows but did not record to either card slot - cost over £400 - Exit camera into council wheelie bin at under two years old. If you are buying one get insurance cover as repairs are not economical. Have a D100 over twice as old that I carry round in the car for the odd shot - two Nikon D2x(S) and Hasselblad digital now but no more Fuji thanks. On a plus point colour saturation was good.