Hi all
As mentioned have had camera stolen have to buy a new one but need one for the hobby photos price is a big issue..have seen these 2 cameras could you give some advice on the best.


Camera 1

Fuji A345
3x optical

3.6 Digital
4.23 mega pixils
Has Macro
$179.00

Camera 2
$189.00
Fuji FinePix S-3100
Features:

Fuji Finepix S3100 is a highly portable, 4.0 million effective pixel, TTL-viewfinder digital camera that provides 6x optical zoom, manual modes, digital movies and use as a PC cam.
File formats supported by this Fuji digital camera include still image JPEG (Exif Ver 2.2), WAV, AVI Motion JPEG movies, design rule for Camera File system compliant and DPOF-compatible.
Fuji Finepix S3100 employs a 1/2.7" Conventional CCD sensor system producing 4.23 million total pixels, and has RGB Filters.
6x Optical zoom, plus variable digital zooms of 3.4x at 640 x 480 pixels, 1.7x at 1280 x 960 and 1.4x at 1600 x 1200.
Focal length of Fuji Finepix S3100 lens is 39-234mm f/2.8-8.7, with TTL center point fixed autofocus, normal focus range 2.6 feet, macro 3.9 inches.
64-zone TTL metering-multi.
Programmed AE.
Color control modes include normal, vivid (chrome), black and white.
Sensitivity equivalent to ISO 100, automatically set between ISO 64-250 depending on the shooting mode and subject.
Shutter speed Auto/SP: 1/4 sec. - 1/1500 sec.; SP (night scene mode only): 2 sec. – 1/250 sec.; Manual (A. priority): ½ sec. – 1/1500 sec.
White balance modes include Automatic, Manual (Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light).
Flash mode include Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-eye Reduction + Slow Synchro.
1.5 inch TFT LCD monitor.
Fuji Finepix S3100 shooting modes include auto, manual, scene position (portrait, landscape, sports, night scene), movie.
Movie recording 320 x 240 pixels up to 60sec. / 160 x 120 pixels up to 240sec. 10 fps, AVI (Motion JPEG) without sound.
Video out NTSC and PAL Switchable.
Playback Single frame (with 14x playback zoom), 9 multi-frame.
Included lens adapter permits use of separately purchased 55mm thread filters, telecoverter and wide angle attachments.
Self-timer.
World time.
6 language menu interface.
Tripod socket.
Fuji Finpeix S3100 supports PictBridge direct printing with Pictbridge compatible printers.
USB interface, power-input socket.
Power sources: 4 AA batteries (alkaline included; NiMH rechargeable sold separately), or separately purchased AC power adapter, either Fujifilm AC-5VH/AC-5VHS or aftermarket equivalent.
Camera dimensions 3.9(W) x 3.0(H) x 2.7(D) inches.
Fuji Finepix S3100 weighs 10.1 oz.
Box Contents:

Fuji Finepix S3100 camera
16MB xD-Picture Card
USB Cable
Video Cable
Shoulder Strap
4 AA Alkaline Batteries
Lens Cap
Lens Adapter / Filter Ring (55mm) for WL-FX9 and TL-FX9
FinePix Viewer
ImageMixer VCD 2 for FinePix
User Manual.

Any advice would be great
Cheers CHRIS

Chris,

I have been using a Fuji (an older 3.1 model) for some time now. To shoot your models, the most important thing is a Macro Mode. My biggest problem is with lighting. But the Fuji camera works fine.

Chuck

I bought a Fuji FinePix E550 for $299 and got a free picture cradle (cradle stays hooked the the computer and keeps the camera charged). Pretty nice camera.

Hi guys thanks for the info got myself a little fuji and it appears to work great
Cheers Guys Chris

Hi Chris,
If the latest photos in your gallery are taken with your new camera,then I need to get a little fuji too!
Which little Fuji did you get?
Easy to use?snap,upload,etc.
What don't you like about it?
Guess I'm asking for a review,huh?
cheers!

Have you considered other digital camera brands or is there a budget limit? I myself is looking for one and I have my eye on the canon S2-IS its got 0cm macro -- good for shooting models

see specs if you are interested

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canons2is/

I got a Canon D60 Digital SLR and I love it.

I'd forgotten the joys of fully manual photography and what it is capable of.

Well, if you already got a camera, there is no need for me to extoll the virtues of the Panasonic Lumix FZ20 with 12 optical and 4 times digital zoom at 5 megapixals..

Have fune with it Chris..

Dave

hhhmmmmmmmm,wellllllll.I'm really newby raw at photography so simpler would be better at first I guess.Something under $250 max?Works with Win Me?Hell,I need a German Shepherd guide dog for cryin' out loud! :-) My Santa is budget stickler!
TIA guys!

hhhmmmmmmmm,wellllllll.I'm really newby raw at photography so simpler would be better at first I guess.Something under $250 max?Works with Win Me?Hell,I need a German Shepherd guide dog for cryin' out loud! :-) My Santa is budget stickler!
TIA guys!

I'm getting myself a new camera. its an Olympus Evolt E500 SLR.. I cant wait...check it out here...
http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/product.asp?product=1192

Mary

Mary, just three weeks ago I was buying a digital SLR too.
I've chosen the Canon EOS 350D (Digital Rebel XT in US)
But I was also pondering the Oly E500. The pros that made my decision for canon were: wider availability of many lenses at affordable prices and better image quality. Did you get the Evolt already? I'm quite curious how it performs.

Cheers
Pedro

You can check many cameras on this site.

http://www.steves-digicams.com/

Thanks SnakeEye, but before buying the camera I've read a handful of reviews and based on that and my personal choice I've bought the camera. So the reason I'm asking is just to know the user expirience.

Cheers
Pedro

One of the best digital camera review sites online is

http://www.dpreview.com

Its an excellent site which helped me when I was shopping for a new camera a few weeks ago. I ended up with the Nikon CoolPix 5700, excellent camera!