Fuji Cameras

Former Member

OK, so I'm looking at getting a new camera - basically what I want is something small and great in low light conditions with low amounts of image noise at high ISO

I hear because Fuji camera's use a totally different type of CCD they're very good at low level light photos - can anyone confirm and if so got any samples?

I've also heard the older cameras are better then the newer ones cos people only know how many megapixels to go for and anything much over 6 to 8 mega pixels is just a waste for a compact camera.

Former Member

The older one everyone mentions is the Fuji F30 or F31.

Great little camera but i upgraded cos i wanted such nicities such as image stabilisation, etc.

Current fuji i have, the F100fd is great but not outstanding at low light level photography.

Former Member

Indeed that's a 2 year old camera but it's the one that seems to have been the best - this is probably the next best option

http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/fuji/finepix_f40fd-review/index.shtml

Former Member

No compact will ever be fantastic in low light because of their tiny sensors. So if you have found one that seems half way decent you may as well snap it up.

Former Member

Yup in fact I just ordered one - should arrive in 2 days hopefully.

The reviews from both websites and people that bought the camera seem excellent and it appears newer cameras aren't likely to get much better for a long time to come when it comes to low level lighting and a compact body - only shame is it doesn't do widescreen photos as I tend to convert most of my pics to DVD but never mind can always crop later - main thing is to get that shot in the first place.