Needed: low-light camera for photos of documents in archives

I will be research in the archives in South Africa and am looking for a camera that can take readable photos of documents in low-light conditions. I don't want to spend more than $200, so I know this will not be THE BEST camera for low light conditions. But suggestions for workable cameras in this price range are much appreciated. What specs should I be looking for?

Reply 1 : Needed: low-light camera for photos of documents in archives

About $200:

It depends upon how much you know about photography.

For the experienced photographer I would suggest looking at the Fujifilm S1500.
It is an older model but still available:

http://www.amazon.com/Fujifilm-FinePix-Digital-Stabilized-Optical/dp/B001QENO7A

For the less experienced photographer I would suggest the new Canon Elph 100HS.

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-100-HS/dp/B004J3X5VA

With either camera you will need to use a tripod to support the camera.
because you will likely be shooting at very slow shutter speeds.

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If you don't want to use a tripod, I have no recomendations at the price of $200.

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