Digital Camera recommendations ...

[Ken Moffat]

John Voigt wrote:

> On 12/22/2004 08:18 PM, Kurt Wall eloquently noted:
>
> <snip>
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>> I was just admiring the Fujifilm FinePix S3100. $299 at Office Depot
>> with a $100 mail-in rebate...
>>
>> Kurt
>
>
> Hi all,
>
> I have a FinePix S3000


I think the 3000 and 3100 are the followups to my old 3800. Not sure why 
they went backward with the numbering.

>
> Things I don't like:
>
> - Eats batteries for lunch.


I get hundreds of shots out of my Rayovac rechargeables. Maybe the older 
camera is more efficient.

>
> - Doesn't work very well in dark light conditions.


This is the one big drawback for me. The viewfinder blacks out in low 
light, and there is no infrared focus aid. So the safest thing is to not 
use the zoom in low light, since it is infinite focus when not zoomed. 
Just aim and hope for the best.

>
> - No interchangeable lenses (probably not an issue at this price point)
>
>
They do sell add-ons (screw on extensions, I think); wide angle and 
telephoto.

These comments are about the 2 year old 3800.


-- 
ken