Great camera... if you know what you're doing

I bought this camera because there are times when I don't want to lug around an SLR or dSLR. If you have a rudimentary understanding of photography, this is an excellent camera. For low-light shooting without the flash, it is superb. A minor modification to the flash (placing a piece of folded paper over it) works wonders for the flash. But, you can't, as the saying goes, polish a turd.

On board flash is weak... unless you're going for the snapshot. The previous reviewer who talks about the dismal performance of this camera for band and nightclub shots should have his/her head examined for using a P&S for professional work in the first place.

If there is a fault with the Fuji F30 it is the high-contrast curve that can't be adjusted. Highlights tend to clip in bright, high-contrast lighting... unless the photographer takes the necessary steps to compensate (see: negative exposure compensation).

This is ultimately a P&S for the more advanced photographer. It does not have an "idiot mode" and most situations require a little thought in order to extract the highest quality images from this camera.

The B&W mode is also one of the best I have seen on any digital camera. Well worth every penny spent.