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Photo Forum / General Photo Topics / UK Photography / November 2008Repair or Replace
I recently dropped my Fuji S5600. ( One year old from new) Fortunately I have been able to recover the photos taken - using the cameras download facility. However the picture taking facility has died. Should I consider finding a repair source or go for a replacement. Many thanks Regards Pete www.thecanalshop.com >I recently dropped my Fuji S5600. ( One year old from new) > Fortunately I have been able to recover the photos taken - using the [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > Pete > www.thecanalshop.com I'd be inclined to drop an email to Fuji Service, easy to deal with they will give you an idea of cost or may offer a deal for a newer beastie. They were very helpful when my Fuji developed a fault even tho it was US sourced. http://www.fujifilm.co.uk/technical/camera_repair/ Derek "Derek" <del.wattsdontspamsoclosetome@ntlworld.com> wrote in message news:f0PGk.13309> I'd be inclined to drop an email to Fuji Service, easy to deal with they > will give you an idea of cost or may offer a deal for a newer beastie. > They were very helpful when my Fuji developed a fault even tho it was US > sourced. http://www.fujifilm.co.uk/technical/camera_repair/ > Derek Thanks for that, Derek. I had failed to find that site on my initial search. I will fill in the enquiry form thereon and see how we go. Regards Pete > "Derek" <del.wattsdontspamsoclosetome@ntlworld.com> wrote in message > news:f0PGk.13309> I'd be inclined to drop an email to Fuji Service, easy [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > Regards > Pete NP Half the battle is knowing it is there I got a card tucked in my package from the US supplier with european contact detail so I had a head start let us know how you fare with them . regds Derek >I recently dropped my Fuji S5600. ( One year old from new) >Fortunately I have been able to recover the photos taken - using the cameras >download facility. >However the picture taking facility has died. > >Should I consider finding a repair source or go for a replacement. Your home contents insurance, or possibly your business policy, may well cover accidental damage. It is worth looking at the policy documents to see what is or isn't covered. >>I recently dropped my Fuji S5600. ( One year old from new) >>Fortunately I have been able to recover the photos taken - using the [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > It is worth looking at the policy documents to see what is or isn't > covered. Thanks for the idea. I think I am under some sort of excess but even if not, I tend to treat insurance as only practical for use in major events. I am now quoted the best part of £100 to get it fixed. My dilemma now is whether to spend the money plus a bit more on an upgrade or stick to my present repaired obsolete model. I do have an A303 (Finepix) compact as a backup but that is not happy in low light outdoor conditions. Regards Pete www.thecanalshop.com >>>I recently dropped my Fuji S5600. ( One year old from new) >>>Fortunately I have been able to recover the photos taken - using the [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > Pete > www.thecanalshop.com When I finally parted with my Fuji 2800z I decided to go the compact route a pocketable camera was my idea even in a Barbour the 2800 is bulky but I still wanted the high zoom capability so I ended up with a Panasonic TZ2 pretty similar spec to s5600 and I have to say I'm very happy with it + it has an auto backlight for low light levels very handy! I spotted some refurb TZ2 on Amazon at under £100 +p&p and the Tz3 new is similarly quite cheap on ebay but then so is a 5600 plenty of choice regards Derek > When I finally parted with my Fuji 2800z I decided to go the compact > route [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > cheap on ebay but then so is a 5600 plenty of choice > regards Derek "Plenty of Choice" - there is problem - perhaps too much ! I like the idea of this "backlight ". Is it suitable for outdoor use - I spend a lot of time photographing buildings and suchlike ? Even on the 5600 the "auto"does not seem to adjust for low light conditions. With the A303 forget any low light stuff i.m.e. Thanks to Bruce and MB for their comments as well. Regards Pete www.thecanalshop.com >Thanks to Bruce and MB for their comments as well. You're very welcome. I also found a FujiFilm FinePix S5800 with 8 MP at £119.99 from ASDA: http://tinyurl.com/3tbufd It seems to sell at a lot of outlets in the £120 to £130 range, but here's the real bargain, the same camera at Dixons Online for a mere £85.00 including postage! http://www.dixons.co.uk/product.php?sku=957401 It has to be a steal at that price. >>Thanks to Bruce and MB for their comments as well. > [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > It has to be a steal at that price. It obviously was. The words "out of stock" now feature on that url. (; -( ) Thanks for the idea anyway. Regards Pete >The words "out of stock" now feature on that url. (; -( ) Sorry. It was in stock when I found it. :-( Best I can find in stock is here: http://tinyurl.com/4onvg3 £99.98 including postage from Amazon UK, supplied by Pixmania (whose own web site strangely quotes £106!). >> When I finally parted with my Fuji 2800z I decided to go the compact >> route [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > Pete > www.thecanalshop.com Should be ok for outside work there is a gamma correction in the menu which is handy if you are shooting outside into shadow to be fair there are far more adjustments than I am ever likely to use I just preset for shutter priority 'sports mode' and bump it up a couple of stops. the backlight is not good in total darkness but when things are marginal it is very handy and being dim I said TZ2 it is actually a TZ1 I'll be giving it an airing at the Cheshire Gamefair this weekend provided it isn't flooded out. Does a decent sunset as well YHM Derek > Should be ok for outside work there is a gamma correction in the menu > which is handy if you are shooting outside into shadow to be fair there [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > it an airing at the Cheshire Gamefair this weekend provided it isn't > flooded out. Does a decent sunset as well YHM > Derek Cloudy but dry with wind easing. Take your green wellies just in case ! Regards Pete ( still undecided (;-) ) >> Should be ok for outside work there is a gamma correction in the menu >> which is handy if you are shooting outside into shadow to be fair there [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > Regards > Pete ( still undecided (;-) ) Typically never took a shot I was busy with a young springer so I was preoccupied with his behaviour still at least I remembered to charge up the battery for next weeks sightseeing. It rained after we got home thats timing it ! Derek >> Cloudy but dry with wind easing. >> Take your green wellies just in case ! >> >> Regards >> Pete ( still undecided (;-) ) > Typically never took a shot I was busy with a young springer so I was > preoccupied with his behaviour still at least I remembered to charge up > the battery for next weeks sightseeing. It rained after we got home thats > timing it ! > Derek What battery do you refer to ? Fraid I just lug about vast quantities of Kodak AA's. I have seen advertised somewhere that there is a newer form of AA under the trade name of "Energiser" that puts Kodak , Duracell etc to shame. Anybody confirm this ? Regards Pete www.thecanalshop.com > I have seen advertised somewhere that there is a newer form of AA > under the trade name of "Energiser" that > puts Kodak , Duracell etc to shame. > Anybody confirm this ? Energizer Ultimate Lithium? > Energizer Ultimate Lithium? Yes, thank you - found them now. A source http://www.needbatteries.co.uk/energizer-lithium-27-c.asp They are on my shopping list ! Regards Pete >> Energizer Ultimate Lithium? > [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > Regards > Pete Yipes, they're pricey!! 4AA+ 2 free at £6.99? At www.7dayshop.com they're only £5.49, or £5.99 delivered at www.mx2.co.uk  SignatureWoody harrogate three at ntlworld dot com > Yipes, they're pricey!! > > 4AA+ 2 free at £6.99? At www.7dayshop.com they're only £5.49, or £5.99 > delivered at www.mx2.co.uk Anybody know the recharging possibilities on these ? Many thanks Pete www.thecanalshop.com In news:9tmdnehrd8MlG2LVnZ2dnUVZ8qDinZ2d@bt.com, <peter.jeanne@btopenworld.com> Pete Stockdale bashed on keyboard and typed: >> Yipes, they're pricey!! >> [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > Pete > www.thecanalshop.com Nothing special is needed, I'm using a uniross That cost £6.00. My first set cost £7.95 at SVC when the first hit the market. Since then I have added Two more set bought from Wilkinson at £5.95 a set. Now when my batteries run down and I put the spear set in at least I find they are not run down too SignatureTrev Nobody is perfect. But Being a Yorkshire man is as close as you can get. >> Anybody know the recharging possibilities on these ? >> [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > batteries run down and I put the spear set in at least I find they are not > run down too Interestingly AA batteries feature in the latest Which mag. and Energiser lithium get very favourably reported. No mention of re-charging though, wondering why not. They do feature a section on re-chargeable separately So do I take it from your answer that I could recharge these on a Uniross ( or perhaps similar) charger ? Regards Pete www.thecanalshop.com In news:eOKdnZNZ-v12MZzUnZ2dnUVZ8uWdnZ2d@bt.com, <peter.jeanne@btopenworld.com> Pete Stockdale bashed on keyboard and typed: >>> Anybody know the recharging possibilities on these ? >>> [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > Pete > www.thecanalshop.com I thought this was the Hybrio batteries thread Those Lithium are not rechargable. SignatureTrev Nobody is perfect. But Being a Yorkshire man is as close as you can get. > I thought this was the Hybrio batteries thread Those Lithium are not > rechargable. No - that is the j d Hamilton thread (immediately above this one on my reader) Regards Pete >>> Cloudy but dry with wind easing. >>> Take your green wellies just in case ! [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > Pete > www.thecanalshop.com It has a rather good Lithium Ion battery which lasts for ages 30 or 40 shots with flash dont make any impression on it at all ( or so the meter says) so a couple of days landscape should be easy peasy http://preview.tinyurl.com/4yvnvb like the imaginative pricing? I can have one flown in from japan for less that half that or buy 10 off ebay (plus postage) I see energiser do one as well . Derek > Should be ok for outside work there is a gamma correction in the menu > which is handy if you are shooting outside into shadow to be fair there [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > flooded out. Does a decent sunset as well YHM > Derek After mucho dithering on my part. "Which" mag showed up yesterday. The Fuji S5800 scored the best of the bunch - Comet were recommended as cheapest supplier I took the plunge at £89.99 delivered. http://www.comet.co.uk/shopcomet/product/453609/FUJIFILM-S5800 I look forward to its arrival, with thanks to all those who participated in my decision. Regards Pete www.thecanalshop.com >> Your home contents insurance, or possibly your business policy, may >> well cover accidental damage. [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] >I do have an A303 (Finepix) compact as a backup but that is not happy in low >light outdoor conditions. There are plenty of Fuji S5600 cameras on eBay at around £80. I would think that this could be a better option than having yours repaired. >>I recently dropped my Fuji S5600. ( One year old from new) >>Fortunately I have been able to recover the photos taken - using the [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > It is worth looking at the policy documents to see what is or isn't > covered. When I looked at claiming for a new pair of glasses after dropping them I found that the loss of no claims on the policy would cost more than the claim. Made me wonder why I bothered with insurance. I damaged my old camera and got some quotes for repair, I think around £100. One company said that it was not worth that much so not worth repairing but I went ahead (not with that company) because I had various accessories for the camera which made it worth more to me. I find it useful as a spare camera. MB > I recently dropped my Fuji S5600. ( One year old from new) > Fortunately I have been able to recover the photos taken - using the cameras > download facility. > However the picture taking facility has died. > > Should I consider finding a repair source or go for a replacement. Being as they are £50 ish secondhand, it would surely be the most cost effective to get a used one, or indeed, buy a newer, better model. Alan. SignatureTo reply by e-mail, change the ' + ' to 'plus'. >> I recently dropped my Fuji S5600. ( One year old from new) >> Fortunately I have been able to recover the photos taken - using the [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > effective to get a used one, or indeed, buy a newer, better model. > Alan. Thanks for that Alan. I am now heading down the upgrade road. As I mentioned before - there is so much choice out there. Not to worry - there is no rush - taking my time. Regards Pete www.thecanalshop.com |
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