Anyone use FujiFilm S2????

[therustycameraman]

I am looking at moving up from my FujiFilm S5200 bridge camera to a DSLR. I am debating between a used Nikon D70 and a FujiFilm S2. I have a friend who loves his D70 and I am going to ask if I can check that out. But I don't have any access to or know anyone that has used the S2. I know it got great reviews. So I am looking at advice here.

I am on a limited budget and that is why I am going to go used for my first DSLR. I am wanting to stay around $200 for the body and then need a good zoom lens to go with it. I guess suggestions for lenses are good too, but there is another forum thread that has some good suggestions too.

[Arvan]

The s2 i belive has a superb dynamic range and allso very very good meetering.

on the downside, it is a bit slow in navigation etc.

[ziggy53]

I am looking at moving up from my FujiFilm S5200 bridge camera to a DSLR. I am debating between a used Nikon D70 and a FujiFilm S2. I have a friend who loves his D70 and I am going to ask if I can check that out. But I don't have any access to or know anyone that has used the S2. I know it got great reviews. So I am looking at advice here.

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How would you use the camera? (Sports, landscapes, family events, etc.)

What about the S5200 do you find limiting?

What features of the S2 do you find enticing?

[swintonphoto]

I would go for the S2 over the D70. It is built as a professional camera, the D70 isn't. But, both would be great! I have a brother with a D50 which shares the sensor the D70 has, and he loves it.