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Been putting it off for a while, mainly due to financial reasons, but I required a decent macro capable camera for documenting
some of the more techincal projects I'm doing. After a little reasearch and a lot of shopping I decided on the Fuji Finepix s3000.
Basically has a very good macro (down to 3.9"), and a few features that a higher priced SLR would have. When It came down to actually making a purchase the deciding factors were:
-price - the s3100 was $100 more for 4 megapixels, but 3.2 is more than plenty for my aplication.
-ergonomics - I like the way it feels and looks.
-function - It had the features I needed in an easy to use menu system without too much of the gadgetry associated with modern electronics. also it had a proper focusing system with a decent zoom.
cons:
-batteries do not last very long - I am going to have to invest in some proper Li-ion batteries or buy stocks in some alkiline battery maker
-The focusing system is very touchy in low light conditions.
-Although it is very quick in taking pictures (some digital camera take 2 seconds or more) - it is still hard to get used to when I've had SLR's that will snap the instant I hit the shutter button.
Overall I realy like this camera - it will never replace my SLR, and I doubt any digital camera will in the near future, but I am surpised at the quality and functionality for the price!
some of the more techincal projects I'm doing. After a little reasearch and a lot of shopping I decided on the Fuji Finepix s3000.
Basically has a very good macro (down to 3.9"), and a few features that a higher priced SLR would have. When It came down to actually making a purchase the deciding factors were:
-price - the s3100 was $100 more for 4 megapixels, but 3.2 is more than plenty for my aplication.
-ergonomics - I like the way it feels and looks.
-function - It had the features I needed in an easy to use menu system without too much of the gadgetry associated with modern electronics. also it had a proper focusing system with a decent zoom.
cons:
-batteries do not last very long - I am going to have to invest in some proper Li-ion batteries or buy stocks in some alkiline battery maker
-The focusing system is very touchy in low light conditions.
-Although it is very quick in taking pictures (some digital camera take 2 seconds or more) - it is still hard to get used to when I've had SLR's that will snap the instant I hit the shutter button.
Overall I realy like this camera - it will never replace my SLR, and I doubt any digital camera will in the near future, but I am surpised at the quality and functionality for the price!
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