"Jeffrey Dach" <drdach@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> The Fujifilm FinePix S100FS digital camera is appealing because of a
> number of things. One, it has tremendous low light capability with ASA
> up to 10,000. Number two, it can emulate different Fuji films. I
> used to love the prints made from Fuji Velvia slide film of sunsets
> with my old Nikon on a tripod with a shutter release. Using a 50mm
> fixed manual lens stopped down to F16 or F22, I bracketed with three
> or four exposures and usually got at least one shot that was
> superlative. I used a shutter release for 10-20 second exposure
> times. I wonder how the S100 would under the same conditions? To
> me, another attractive feature is the dedicated lens which has wide
> angle and telephoto capability. No more switching the lens in the
> field. Another feature is the proprietary high speed CCD chip. I have
> an old Fuji V10 which has served me well over the years. I liked the
> fact it could fit into the pocket and take it anywhere. So much so
> that I have considered upgrading it to the FD50. I also have an old
> Nikon D70 with a dedicated digital lens which I like very much, but is
> somewhat bulky and I am afraid to take it on trips because I worry
> about breaking it. The S100 seems a bit pricey, 800 bucks at B&H. Is
> it really the best in its class, or is there another competitive
> digital camera that's considered better?
Just because if it can shoot at ISO 10K doesn't mean you'll get useful
results. Don't worry about those so-called "film" modes. You can post
process to your heart's content with any decent editing software and
achieve
whatever look you want. If you're willing to carry something the size of
that Fuji, take a look at the lower priced SLRs, like the Nikon D60 and
the
Canon Rebel Xsi. Either one will allow you to shoot at higher ISOs and
produce nice results, much better than the Fuji.
>
> In terms of printing, lately I have actually drifted away from making
> prints. However, I used to use an Epson with archival ink that gave
> very large prints. Any suggestions on a replacement for it?
Take a look at the R1800...
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