does this camera have image stabilization? the fujifilm site seems to think so, but dpreview sais no. i am alittle confused can anyone respond who has this camera. looking to trade it for my sd800
I don't think so. Not on either model. The new model f40fd has something called "picture stabilization mode" which is ISO 2000 equivilent. The higher ISO allows for faster shutter speed which would reduce camera shake. But since they also claim this mode reduces subject motion blur it has nothing to do with optical image stabilization in the lens or body of the camera.
I have a F31fd, it's a great little camera and it does not have IS. OTOH, it has a shooting mode called "Picture Stabilization" which is programmed to use wide apertures to give shutter speeds as high as possible. This is probably why there is confusion on this issue.
The ISO is actually pretty good (I use an f30 as my 'pocket camera' sometimes), it's nowhere near current SLR ISO qualities, but it's much better than most (any?) other small point and shoots.
jcolwell wrote:
I have a F31fd, it's a great little camera and it does not have IS. OTOH, it has a shooting mode called "Picture Stabilization" which is programmed to use wide apertures to give shutter speeds as high as possible. This is probably why there is confusion on this issue.
If you believe Fuji marketing, their image stablization suck big time major. If you view it as a digicam without IS, IMHO, it is the current best low light camera in that class.
