Fujifilm FinePix HS10 10 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 30x Wide Angle Optical Zoom and 3-Inch LCD
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Manufacturer: FUJIFILMAudio: English (Original Language)
Model: B0035WTVZA
Color: Black
Product features:
- 10-megapixel CMOS image sensor for superior low-light performance and photo-quality, poster-sized prints
- Fujinon 30x (24-720mm equivalent) manual optical zoom lens; 24-720mm (equivalent on a 35mm camera) range from true wide-angle to ultra telephoto
- HD movie mode with stereo sound; mini HDMI output
- Triple Image Stabilization; 'Super Intelligent' Flash
- 3.0-inch High-Contrast Tilting LCD and Electronic View Finder
- Triple Image Stabilization , Super Intelligent Flash
- HD movie mode with stereo sound and mini HDMI output
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Fujifilm FinePix HS10 10 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 30x Wide Angle Optical Zoom and 3-Inch LCD
Customer Review: HS10: An Impressive Camera
Summary: 5 Stars
I've wanted a new camera for a long time. The last camera I purchased for myself was a Sony DSC-V1, a 5MP, 4X that was pretty impressive when it was new; but that was years ago. Of course, I lusted after DSLR's, but knew they were unaffordable for me. So recently, I decided to check out the "bridge" camera segment. My first object of interest was a Panasonic FZ35. It was well-enough reviewed, but I decided to keep looking. I really wanted a flash hot-shoe and manual zoom ring. These features led me to the Fujifilm S200EXR. It seemed to be "the one". Again, it was well-reviewed, but the challenge was to find one from a reputable dealer.
While I was looking for one, I came across a mention of the HS10. But everybody knows that 30X lenses are full of compromises, right? Then, I saw a review on The Register's website ([...]), and decided to have a look. When I finished reading, my camera situation had changed. At least on paper, the HS10 appeared to be everything I was looking for, with a whopper lens, at an affordable price.
With some reluctance I ordered the HS10, knowing that I could return it and order the S200EXR if I wanted to. I received it about a week and a half after ordering (free shipping), and happily dug into the camera. Two things impressed me immediately: the camera body and controls felt very well done, and of course the lens. Holy cow, what a lens! F5.6 at full zoom, with no barrel distortion that I could tell. And, the manual zoom ring is nice to use. Now, there have been some complaints in reviews about the zoom ring's placement, in relation to the onboard flash. It is true, the flash housing extends about halfway over the zoom ring. However, with a proper camera grip, your non-shooting hand will be supporting the camera body and lens from underneath. Therefore, you can zoom in and out unimpeded. And about the camera's "feel", it is much nicer than most entry level DSLR's. The body is glass-reinforced nylon, which feels very solid. And the controls all have a wonderful tactile feel. Trust me, I'm OCD about this. Even the Nikon D90 I played with doesn't have as nice a tactile feel.
So far, I've used the camera just about every day since I've received it. So, here are more impressions, both good and bad:
* You can't run out of zoom. I haven't encountered a single situation where I thought, "If I just had a little more..." However, auto-focus performance isn't great at the long end of the lens. YMMV.
* A flash hot-shoe is good, but the HS10 communicates with it at a fairly primitive level. Then again, my flash is quite old, so a modern flash may integrate better than mine does.
* The controls are about as logical as they can be. Nothing has stood out to me as being poorly-placed. The level of control over the camera is exceptional; people used to DSLR's will not be underwhelmed, but novices can put it in auto and they won't be overwhelmed.
* Connectivity is good, but I hate proprietary USB plugs. What's wrong with Mini USB? And, the supplied cord is staggeringly short. Come on, Fuji, give us a better cord.
* AA batteries are good. They're far more useful to me than proprietary batteries, even if they last longer. I don't worry about having to replace an unobtanium battery, and Sanyo Eneloop AA cells work extremely well.
* The 3" display is nice. I understand the Nikon P100 has far higher resolution on its screen, but the HS10's is adequate. Not great, but adequate. The tilt feature is really nice to have, and the screen is useable in bright sunlight, as long as you position it correctly. The viewfinder is reminiscent of one on an old video camera I have, which isn't saying much. An eyecup would be really nice, but every additional doodad would push the cost of the camera up.
* The camera's speed is more P&S than DSLR. I haven't tried all the permutations of auto-focus functionality, but Single AF doesn't seem to be as fast as the competition. And, shot-to-shot times are not great. (Putting the camera into Continuous AF should speed things up, but also drains the batteries faster.) And, manual focus has been pretty much useless so far. Maybe I'm missing something.
* The high-speed shooting modes are pretty neat, but somewhat difficult to master. I've gotten amazing results, but far more duds, at least so far. As I get more familiar with everything, the consistency of good shots should increase.
* Now, about image quality: So far, I've just shot in JPEG, and have not tried RAW. There is natural artifacting in JPEG, because of the compression. Also understand, a camera can not *improve* a subject, just detract from it. So the goal is to give as exact a representation of the subject as possible. That being said, this camera does well at "getting out of the way" of the image. It's focus and exposure have been dead on, for the most part. And the lens has not detracted from image quality, at least that I can tell. I can't discern any distortion or color deviation at any focal length. That's a remarkable achievement for such an ambitious lens. At full image resolution there is a little mottling of detail, but that may be a result of JPEG compression. But, I have taken shots that still show good detail at full size. Again, YMMV.
In conclusion, this camera should not be confused with a DSLR in terms of overall image quality. The sensor is very nice, but very small. This, to me, is probably my biggest gripe with the camera. However, to use a larger sensor would dramatically raise the cost of manufacturing, and the end user price. To achieve the same level of zoom (range and quality) with a DSLR body and sensor you would have to purchase a thousand-dollar lens, give or take. So, compromises are inevitable. But I think Fuji has wrung a LOT of performance out of a small sensor, and has succeeded in producing a very capable camera for all but the most demanding users. I am very satisfied, and am looking forward to many years of enjoyment from this camera.
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Description of Fujifilm FinePix HS10 10 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 30x Wide Angle Optical Zoom and 3-Inch LCD
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