Fujifilm's HS30EXR superzoom takes the concept of last year's HS20 and brings it up to date with some subtle, but important new features. A superzoom wouldn't be so called if it didn't have a significant zoom on offer. The HS30's 24-720mm f/2.8-5.6 (equivalent) lens has that more than covered. But not only can this optic make far-away subjects fill the frame, it's also go a 1cm-from-subject Super Macro mode when shooting at the widest-angle 24mm setting.
Images can be captured from ISO 100-3200 at any given resolution, or at 8MP for ISO 6400 and 4MP for ISO 12,800. In addition there's a 1080p HD movie capture mode that uses the H.264 compression codec for best possible quality.
Overall, the Fujifilm Finepix HS30EXR is a well designed camera. The grip is deep and easy to hold, buttons and dials are clearly marked out and sit within easy reach of the hand. The rear LCD screen can be angled 45° down or (in excess of) 90° upwards on the vertical bracket for waist-level or overhead work.
Macro enthusiasts will be pleased by the 1cm-from-subject Super Macro mode. Although limited to the 24mm wideangle, the close focus distance at longer focal lengths is still impressive in the regular Macro mode. It's approximately 3m-from-subject when at the longest 720mm setting - ideal for capturing subjects with that pro-looking blurred background.
Like the HS20 before it the HS30's metering also leans towards overexposure. Exposure compensation or manual adjustment does mean it is possible to set the exposure to suit your needs, or even bracket to expose multiple shots, but we advise shooting Raw files in addition to JPEGs to ensure there's plenty of room to manipulate in post-production. Source
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Digital CameraImages can be captured from ISO 100-3200 at any given resolution, or at 8MP for ISO 6400 and 4MP for ISO 12,800. In addition there's a 1080p HD movie capture mode that uses the H.264 compression codec for best possible quality.
Overall, the Fujifilm Finepix HS30EXR is a well designed camera. The grip is deep and easy to hold, buttons and dials are clearly marked out and sit within easy reach of the hand. The rear LCD screen can be angled 45° down or (in excess of) 90° upwards on the vertical bracket for waist-level or overhead work.
Macro enthusiasts will be pleased by the 1cm-from-subject Super Macro mode. Although limited to the 24mm wideangle, the close focus distance at longer focal lengths is still impressive in the regular Macro mode. It's approximately 3m-from-subject when at the longest 720mm setting - ideal for capturing subjects with that pro-looking blurred background.
Like the HS20 before it the HS30's metering also leans towards overexposure. Exposure compensation or manual adjustment does mean it is possible to set the exposure to suit your needs, or even bracket to expose multiple shots, but we advise shooting Raw files in addition to JPEGs to ensure there's plenty of room to manipulate in post-production. Source
Price $435.00
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