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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Review
Review posted 7/30/2012
FujiFilm continues to upgrade their popular HS-series of FinePix super-zooms, and for the first half of 2012 they've released two new models; the HS30EXR and HS25EXR. Both models carry over several of the awesome features users loved on the HS20EXR from last year; with some obvious upgrades.
The HS30EXR is the new holder of the HS-series' top-of-the-line spot, with some impressive features to boot. These include a 16-megapixel (1/2" type) EXR CMOS image sensor, a 30x manual optical zoom lens that covers a 24-720mm equivalent zoom range (same sensor and lens found on the HS20EXR), Dual IS (Sensor-Shift + High ISO), maximum aperture range of f/2.8-5.6, a 3.0-inch tiling LCD, high resolution (920k pixel) EVF, full 1080p HD (h.264 format), EXR Auto (uses 59 scene settings and 3 sensor modes), Motion 360 degree panorama mode, P/A/S/M modes for advanced users, a Li-ion battery good for up to 600 shots on a single charge, and loads of scene modes.
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| Fuji has taken an already a highly regarded super-zoom camera and made it even better. With better shooting performance and various other upgrades, the HS30EXR is a welcomed addition to the HS-series from Fuji. Read more in our Full Conclusion. |
FujiFilm continues to upgrade their popular HS-series of FinePix super-zooms, and for the first half of 2012 they've released two new models; the HS30EXR and HS25EXR. Both models carry over several of the awesome features users loved on the HS20EXR from last year; with some obvious upgrades. The HS30EXR is the new holder of the HS-series' top-of-the-line spot, with some impressive features to boot. These include a 16-megapixel (1/2" type) EXR CMOS image sensor, a 30x manual optical zoom lens that covers a 24-720mm equivalent zoom range (same sensor and lens found on the HS20EXR), Dual IS (Sensor-Shift + High ISO), maximum aperture range of f/2.8-5.6, a 3.0-inch tiling LCD, high resolution (920k pixel) EVF, full 1080p HD (h.264 format), EXR Auto (uses 59 scene settings and 3 sensor modes), Motion 360 degree panorama mode, P/A/S/M modes for advanced users, a Li-ion battery good for up to 600 shots on a single charge, and loads of scene modes.
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Features:
- 1/2-inch, 16-megapixel EXR CMOS sensor
- EXR processor with an improved GUI (graphics user interface)
- 30x Optical Zoom Lens (24-720mm)
- 3.0" tilting LCD screen (460K dots)
- RAW / RAW + JPEG shooting
- 0.26-inch electronic viewfinder (920K resolution)
- 1080p HD Movie Recording at 30fps
- High speed movies at 320fps (a lower resolution, though)
- 60x Super Intelligent Digital Zoom
- Dual Image Stabilization
- EXR Auto Mode
- Motion Panorama 360°:
- Super Intelligent Flash
- Face Recognition (store up to 8 faces)
- Face Detection (up to 10 faces)
- Automatic Red-eye Removal
- Film Simulation Bracketing
- Dynamic Range Bracketing
- AE Bracketing
- Purple Fringing Reducer / Corner Resolution Enhancer
- Li-ion battery pack (good for up to 600 frames)
- SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slot
Fujifilm's FinePix HS30EXR launched with a MSRP of $499.95 USD. Check out our buy box the the latest online pricing.
What's in the box?:
What's in the box?:
- Li-ion battery NP-W126
- Battery charger BC-W126
- Shoulder strap
- USB cable
- A/V cable
- Lens cap and Lens cap cord
- CD-ROM
- Owner's manual
- Lens hood
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