Thinking about it.

[jlbishop]

I have a Kodak DCS 315 with some lens I think I can use on a S2.
A Sigma 13-35 ex 2.8 a Nikon 80-200 and a Tamron 28-70 all D types. How will these work on a S2. I also have a old Vivtar 2800 flash I've never used. Can I use the flash for a backup?
I'll probaly sell the DCS 315 with my Q2 battery pack I know this will not work with a S2, so I'll keep just the lens from it.
I'll also sell my Medium format studio stuff.
If I buy a S2 from a Canadan photo shop will the warrenty be
a problem? They seem to have good prices.

[Tom V]

jlb,

All your lenses will work, and your flash probably will too. And if you still never use it, you can expect years and years of dependable non-use.

Buying a S2 from a Canadian shop is okay - as long as you know what you are getting. You are getting a warranty that is probably only good in Canada. If you camera breaks down, you need to send it to Fuji in Canada.

I bought my S2 from Canada via eBay for $2425 delivered. I got my camera while there were long waiting lists in the US. The camera easily paid for itself before I would have gotten a US model, so it worked out okay for me. Now that US Fuji Dealers have them in plentiful stock, buying it from Canada would not have the same advantage for me now.

The Canadian package (it might be described as a North American package) is not the same as the US package. The camera kit you get from Canada does not include software that is included with the US model. It comes only with FinePix Viewer and RAW File Converter LE (the dumbest program available). And it does not come with the AC Adapter, which you need to clean the sensor (which you will eventually have to do).

Buying a Fuji AC Adapter from a US Fuji Dealer will set you back $300+! Fuji USA gives discounts to S2 owners that can produce a US receipt which gets the price down to about $70. You can order the AC Adapter from the Canadian Fuji Dealers for about $70 US. I bought an AC adapter from Canada.

Getting the missing software is harder. I cannot find any legitimate US source for the software.

You may have to pay some sort of duty or fee, depending on how your package is described on the Customs declaration form. My Customs declaration was not entirely straight-forward, so it was not subjected to any fee that I am aware of. I think the dealer may have filled in the form the way he did for some reason - but I am not exactly sure why.

The software that is included in the US package includes all the Canadian software plus RAW File Converter EX (which gives you the current highest possible control over converting RAW files), Adobe Photoshop Elements, Shooting Software that allows you to control the camera from a computer, download files directly from the camera to the computer hard drive (bypassing the memory card), etc.

[jlbishop]

Is this what your looking for http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1392385889

[lightwrangler]

I concurr that your lenses should fit but I'd still reccomend a visit to a pro shop to try that out. Being Canadian I bought locally and paid $3300 (can) for the camera and that included the Hyper Utility software. The AC adapter was $60 (can) extra. I have been able to clean the chip without the AC adapter by just following the instructions in the manual and ignoring the part about hooking up the AC adapter. Just my opinion, but I think that the only reason that Fuji wants you to be connected is to avoid static charges that could damage the chip. (I use a static clip on my wrist). While the adapter may seem a bit steep, considering Radio Shack has one that is around $12, I think that in order to not void your warrenty, you are well advised to use only the Fuji one. After all you did spend a lot of dough on the camera in the first place.

Best of luck with the new camera.

[Mike Flood]

I picked up two 5volt DC at 2 amp supplies and changed the plug and have a nice supply that will work in the US . (100-120volt)


http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?category=480&item=PS-522&type=store

[Topngu]

Hi,
what ever you use.....some one said...Ra..shack...
if you dammaged or blow out your S2.... you will
find out your repair bill...!call FUJI see what they
recomment for power supply...QUANTUM just come
out something new....QuantumTurbo 2...2... check
them out...
find

[Mike Flood]

I should point out that you must have knowledge and skills to:
1. select the proper connector
2. determine the proper polarity of the supply
3. ability and tools to solder the connector replacement

If any item above gets a "No" then you shouldn't attempt a project like that.
I, by qualification of knowlege and experience, am able to do all of that.
And I understand that the great majority probably will not be able to. Don't try this at home (if you can't answer yes to the items above.)