Fujifilm Finepix F50fd 12MP Digital Camera with 3 x Optical Image Stabilization by FUJIFILM
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Digital camera reviews of Fujifilm Finepix F50fd 12MP Digital Camera with 3 x Optical Image Stabilization
Digital camera Review: Bring the Noise: 6400ISO is a joke (there are NO high ISOs on this camera)
Summary: 1 Stars
The claims made by this camera about ISO are false. It doesn't take pictures at an ISO above 400 or 800 without the noise becoming incredibly high. In repeated attempts, I was unable to get any remotely clear pictures from this camera at ISO 1600 (let alone 3200 or 6400). The noise problems in this camera effect all of its operations. The video is run at high ISO and is full of noise. The flash is pulled down to 14 feet from 21 feet on previous, lesser-ISO versions (according to the Washington Post), meaning that you don't even have a flash option if you're taking a picture indoors of something that is across the room. The "natural" and "natural/flash" features are really neat... until you realize they are set at 1600 ISO and full of, you guessed it, noise, even at snapshot sizes.Digital camera Review: Decent Camera but does not live up to Fuji's reputation
Summary: 3 Stars
I am a big fuji-o-phile. I have taken this camera out 2 or 3 times and I own several of their f series cameras (f10 and f30 and of course the f50).
My feeling is this camera is below average in its performance when compared to other cameras of its class. The stabilization is *great* and the face detection is first rate, but the f series has become known for its performance and this camera does not meet THOSE expectations which is what most of the reviewers are complaining about. Sadly, my f10 takes *far* better low light photos than the f50.
If you look at the camera from a price/performance perspective you still have an excellent camera, but rumor has it the f60 will be out around mid feb.
Digital camera Review: Don't buy before you check lower ISO performance
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought this product from Best Buy and returned back in 2 weeks. Over and over I tried every mode and light conditions and unfortunately I couldn't get a very good picture in low ISO settings (100,200). I've had several point and shoot Canon's (powershots) and the only reason I wanted to buy this camera was the good reviews about F31,F40 and their low light performance which is a big weakness in Canon's. Yes for sure it delivers much much better pictures in higher ISO settings, 400,800,1600 then any Canon Powershot machines but unfortunately the noise in low ISO settings is simply unbearable. I wish I searched the internet earlier to see that it's a known issue with some Fujifilm cameras, it happens because of the noise cancellation technology and it leaves digital artifacts on the picture. I'm not a pro nor prosumer but I know a good picture when I look at, eventhough the build of the camera and everything seems very good the low ISO performance is not good at all, so I guess I'll need to stick with my Canon's for a while.So let's hope either Fujifilm solves this problem or Canon or someone else comes with better performering point and shoot cameras in low light settings.Digital camera Review: Excellent Digital Camera
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great point and shoot digital camera, very easy and friendly to use and the features are amazing, also it is extremely versatile since you can use two types of media (SD and XD) so it makes easy to find additional storage media everywhere. It has a good lasting battery and the quality of the pictures is incredible.
In addition, the double shoot feature, with and without the flash, is excellent when you are in low light situation and allows you to decide, in a single moment, which of the takes looks better.
To sum up I recommend this camera to everyone looking for a high quality easy to use device.
Digital camera Review: Excellent for Indoor Photography
Summary: 5 Stars
Any camera can take good shots outdoors. But I have never been able to get the quality I need for indoor photography. I'm an online seller. I have a busy web site. More than that, I want to improve the quality of my photos so I can write a book. I have a background in desktop publishing so I know what the photos need to be like. And my Sony DSC H5 has not delivered.
My Sony is a very respectable camera, but I was not getting the quality I needed from my home studio. I bought this Fujifilm camera specifically for indoor shots under a homemade light tent. I'm not a Pro but I do have an artistic eye and I know what I want. After 9 years of using Digital cameras (good ones!) I am really VERY happy with what this Fujifilm Finepix F50FD is able to do for me.
I don't need 12 megapixels very often, if ever. I usually shoot with 3 megapixels, at 400 AUTO ISO, and exposure of 2/3 or 1, and white balance on auto. No flash. My pictures are sharp with accurate color. Very little or no adjustments required. I'm thrilled.
The camera is especially intuitive when it comes to adjusting the white balance. The best I've ever seen, it amazes me how good the white balance is. Which is critical with indoor lighting.
Now, nothing stands in the way of getting the photos I want for the projects I need to do.
I needed another battery and a 2gb SD card right away. If you plan to use the camera much, might as well buy them along with the camera. Battery life is about the same or a little better than any other camera, but the tiny little wafer sized battery sure is cute. The camera is very small, too. I'm amazed that such a good camera comes in such a small package.
P.S. Six months later, I'm more pleased with my Fujifilm Finepix F50fd every day. I highly recommend it to online sellers. It's my favorite tool. This is the first camera I've ever owned that I truly love.