[STOCKPHOTO] Re: Fuji S1
Michael Britt
> I have seen a number of side comparisons with the Fuji S1 & the D1 by
> photographers who for some reason or the other got there hands on the two
> simultaneously at the same trade show that you attended. While I agree with
> you the web is no place put some sort of absolute judgement on image
> quality, arguably I could see no vast superiority of one over the other.
> Differences yes. I was not alone in those views either, but the real kicker
> was that Fuji had the images pulled almost as soon as they came out and
> stated the firmware was being reconfigured or something like that. Why do
> you suppose that happened?
You can get the CD containing all the full sized files from
http://www.pmai.org/pma2000/cam-shoot-out.htm for $10. We can get into the
ccd size type comparisons based on specs all day long. As a matter of fact
that is pretty much an ongoing discussion at prorental digest
(prorental.com). Based on my own observations the D-1 lacks the color
fidelity and the file size of the Fuji. I am in no means slamming the D-1.
I think it is an amazing camera with an impressive range (especially in the
shadow detail). You can argue that the file size is interpolated and
therefore not as good as the D-1 but what matters is how the image looks at
the file size you need. The D-1 does not look as good at 11x14 as the Fuji.
The radically different chip design in the Fuji captures more detail than
the D-1. Interpolating up in Photoshop or Genuine Fractals is not the same
as the layout of the ccd interpolating overlapping areas for different color
channels. What I am looking for in a digital camera is good skin tone and
color definition (I shoot mostly people) and a file size that gets me an
11x14 print at 300dpi. I repeat I am not an expert. I just know what I am
looking for and the Fuji fits the bill. As far as the camera body being
inferior and the slower USB connection, I would speculate that Nikon did not
want to license a camera that is in direct competition feature by feature
with their new digital flagship. By the way, it is difficult to determine
the tone of an email post. I read this back and it seems I am defending my
original post with vigor. This is not the case. Maybe I need to add a
smiley face or something. An intelligent discussion on the merits of new
technology is not only beneficial but its stimulating. I appreciate the
dialogue and am grateful to have found this list so I can spout my opinion.
Michael Britt
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