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# Full HD 1080p video with HDMI output 16MP EXR CMOS II sensor 30x manual optical zoom Fujinon lens Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Digital Camera (OLD MODEL)

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## Summary

> 📷 Own the moment, from macro to marathon zoom!

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- **What is this?** Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Digital Camera (OLD MODEL) by fujifilm
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## Key Features

- • **Pro-grade 16MP EXR CMOS Sensor:** Capture stunningly detailed images with advanced light sensitivity and low noise, even in challenging lighting.
- • **Cinematic Full HD Video Capture:** Record smooth 1080p movies with stereo sound and manual zoom for professional-quality storytelling.
- • **Intelligent Face & Pet Detection:** Automatically focus and optimize exposure for people and pets, ensuring every shot is social-media ready.
- • **Versatile 30x Fujinon Manual Zoom:** Effortlessly frame your perfect shot from wide-angle landscapes to distant details with intuitive barrel zoom control.
- • **Lightning-fast 8fps Continuous Shooting:** Never miss a moment with high-speed burst mode that keeps up with your dynamic lifestyle.

## Overview

The Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR is a bridge camera designed for enthusiasts and prosumers seeking DSLR-like control without the bulk. Featuring a 16MP BSI EXR CMOS sensor, a bright 30x Fujinon manual zoom lens (24-720mm equivalent), and Full HD 1080p video recording with HDMI output, it delivers versatile performance for photography and videography. Advanced features include high-speed continuous shooting at 8fps, intelligent face and pet detection, a tilting 3-inch LCD, and robust image stabilization, making it ideal for capturing everything from sweeping landscapes to intimate close-ups with clarity and precision.

## Description

Product Description               Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR                  From the Manufacturer                The HS30EXR offers versatility and optical quality to those photographers who don't want the lens-changing capability of a DSLR, but still want total control over their images. Equipped with advanced manual control, and a high performance 16MP EXR CMOS sensor, a 3-inch, 460k LCD display, a whopping 30X optical zoom lens, 1080P Full HD Movie Mode, and a host of consumer friendly automatic settings, the HS30EXR is ready for anything - from the simplest full-auto photo capture to the most advanced applications.   Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Highlights   24-720mm Fujinon 30x Optical Zoom and Super Macro Mode The bright, high-precision Fujinon lens boasts a maximum aperture of f/2.8 and an optical zoom range from wide-angle 24mm to 30x telephoto, while a remarkable 1cm Super Macro Mode opens up creative opportunities right under your eyes. Producing exceptional resolution across the image plane, from the center to the edges, this lens also delivers brilliant Fujinon optical quality across the entire zoom range.   Manual barrel zoom The wide-angle 24mm to 30x telephoto optical zoom range is controlled by twisting the lens barrel, giving you speedy, intuitive control over magnification power.   60x Intelligent Digital Zoom Controlled by the convenient Function (Fn) button, the Intelligent Digital Zoom offers an astonishing 60x magnification power, the equivalent of a 1440mm* focal length. In addition to magnifying the image, the EXR sensor intelligently minimizes noise in flat areas and sharpens and enhances contrast in edge areas and to create natural clarity and crispness even at super-telephoto magnification. Intelligent Digital Zoom also functions in EXR AUTO mode, to guarantee you exceptional shots with minimal effort.  * Equivalent on 35mm camera   1cm Super Macro At a distance of just 1cm, macro photography using the FinePix HS30EXR allows you to capture all the exquisite detail of your subject from really close up.   Fujinon Lens: 11-groups / 15-elements Configuration Incorporating 15 elements in 11 groups, including 3 aspherical and one ED lens, all elements in the high-quality Fujinon 30x zoom lens have been treated with Super EBC (Electron Beam Coating) to reduce ghosting, flare, and purple fringe. This high-performance lens produces outstanding resolution with very little color blurring or distortion, resulting in images with superb clarity and color fidelity.   By using 3 high-performance aspherical lenses, the FinePix HS30EXR delivers sharp image quality with rich resolution. These lenses also contribute to a more compact overall lens configuration.   One ED lens has been employed for their low dispersion and effective reduction of chromatic aberrations. By preventing color fringing and reducing contrast, the FinePix HS30EXR lens captures images with superb accuracy across the zoom range from wide angle to telephoto.   Super EBC - Aiming for High Quality Images All the lens elements used in the FinePix HS30EXR have been treated with multilayer Super EBC (Electron Beam Coating), the same process used for Fujinon broadcasting video lenses and large-format camera lenses acclaimed by professionals. Reducing ghosting and lens flare, the treatment promises clear image quality.   Image Stabilization (CMOS Shift + High ISO) Long telephoto shots usually suffer from camera shake and subject movement which can ruin photos by producing blurred results. The FinePix HS30EXR's highly effective CMOS-shift and high ISO image stabilization ensures that your shots stay extra-crisp and clear, even at the full 30x zoom.   Advanced Anti Blur In EXR AUTO mode, Advanced Anti Blur selects optimum sensitivity and harnesses responsiveness of the BSI EXR CMOS sensor, using Multi Frame technology to layer four consecutive frames shot at high speed into a single, sharp, blur-free image with remarkably low noise, even at telephoto zoom settings.   Clear, High-Resolution Fujinon Electronic View Finder Engineered by Fujinon, the bright, incredibly sharp electronic viewfinder boasts enhanced resolution of 920,000 dots and an expanded viewing angle of 22 degrees. Perfect for tracking moving subjects in bright outdoor light, the viewfinder is equipped with an "Eye Sensor" that automatically switches the view from the LCD screen when you hold the camera up to your eye.   Electronic Viewfinder with Eye Sensor Put your eye to the EVF and Eye Sensor automatically switches display from the LCD to the highly responsive viewfinder.   Electronic Horizon Leveling Gauge When composing a shot in the spacious LCD, the built-in electronic level display makes it easy to align the image with the true horizon.   16-Megapixel BSI EXR CMOS Sensor The 1/2-inch BSI (Back Side Illuminated) EXR CMOS sensor combines an impressive 16 megapixels of high-resolution image quality with exceptionally responsive performance. Fujifilm's proprietary pixel and color filter arrays enhance both vertical and horizontal resolution, the key to 3-way capture technology that ensures the best image quality for every scene. Dynamic range has been expanded to 1600%, achieving a new level of imaging performance.   The BSI structure results in improved light reception for a significant boost in sensitivity, with available settings up to ISO 12800 for S size. An optimized signal read-out configuration significantly reduces in-sensor noise, achieving a further significant reduction in signal-to-noise ratio. The CMOS format also achieves higher readout speeds and faster image processing, enabling 8fps high-speed continuous shooting at full 16-megapixel resolution.   High Resolution Just as your eyes see even the tiniest of details when looking at something in good light, HR (High Resolution) mode maximizes the full 16 megapixel resolution of the FinePix HS30EXR to reproduce even the smallest details in bright, beautiful color.   Wide Dynamic Range Just as your eyes see the full range of shadows to highlights in high-contrast scenes, DR mode simultaneously captures two images to produce a single image with significantly enhanced dynamic range, revealing subtle details in shadow and eliminating washout of bright areas.   High Sensitivity & Low Noise Just as your eyes strive to make dark scenes as bright and detailed as possible, SN mode takes advantage of high-sensitivity to capture smooth texture and natural brightness with minimal noise.   Stunning Stills in Low Light 30% less noise at ISO3200! The enhanced performance of the new EXR CMOS sensor lets you shoot dark scenes at high ISO sensitivity and capture them brighter, clearer and with less noise than ever before.   EXR AUTO With the addition of Motion Detection, Intelligent Scene Recognition technology in EXR Auto mode automatically recognizes and optimizes white balance, focus, exposure and other settings for a total of 103 shooting patterns. In addition to recognizing the shape and color of scenes, the camera also calculates available light and determines whether a person is present, giving you exceptional photos in almost every conceivable situation.   Full 1080p HD Movies With the ability to shoot full HD video (1920 x 1080p; 30fps/H.264 High Profile) with impressive stereo sound, the FinePix HS30EXR doubles as a high- performance video camera. Improved continuous auto focus is enhanced by facial recognition, to ensure the people in your movies are in focus and properly exposed. Movie scene recognition optimizes settings to take the guesswork out of movie making. The H.264 (MOV) file format combines high quality video with a small file size, for effortless editing on a PC.   HD Movie + EXR High Sensitivity The BSI EXR CMOS sensor maximizes high-sensitivity performance to capture stunning movies, even in challenging lighting conditions.   HD Movie + Film Simulation Add atmospheric effects to your movies with a choice of Film Simulation modes, including black & white and sepia.   HD Movie + 30x Manual Zoom From 24mm wide-angle to 720mm telephoto, dynamic zoom effects add impact to your movies. In addition to responsive auto focus, a manual focus option lets you fine-tune any scene.   HD Movie + HDMI port A built-in HDMI port makes it easy to show movies and photos on your widescreen HDTV (HD cable required; sold separately).   EXR Processor Featuring Dual CPUs, an EXR Core, and a reconfigurable processor, the EXR Processor delivers outstanding power and speed, performance that comes into its own in Full HD Movies, high-speed continuous shooting, speedy auto focus and Intelligent Scene Recognition. Start-up is quicker, focusing is faster, and writing time after burst shooting has been significantly reduced.   High-Speed Image Search The EXR Processor powers an array of sophisticated high-speed picture search and sorting functions.   Vector GUI A Vector Graphics Accelerator is responsible for crisp, highly legible menus and information readouts on the graphic user interface and pleasant viewing on HDTV.   High-speed Auto Focus Focusing in as little as 0.16 seconds, high-speed auto focus ensures that every frame is sharp and clear, even when shooting burst sequences.   Responsive Start-up and Processing Performance Thanks to the powerful EXR processor, the FinePix HS30EXR wakes in approximately 0.8 seconds in QUICK mode. In addition to quick start-up and faster focusing, waiting time after continuous shooting sequences has been reduced by as much as half compared to conventional models. That means the HS30EXR is ready to go back to work almost immediately.   High Speed Continuous Shooting Capture the action at 8 frames per second in full 16-megapixel resolution. At 8-megapixels (M size), burst sequences can be shot at 11 frames per second. Each frame can be viewed as a single shot or the entire burst sequence can be viewed in a separate window. In the case of pictures taken in continuous shooting mode, only the first frame of each series will be displayed. Press the selector down to view the other pictures in the series.   High Speed Movie Sometimes things happen too fast for you to see them properly with your own eyes. The FinePix HS30EXR can freeze the action at up to an amazing 320fps! So you can see every single minute detail and watch things happening step by step in slow motion.   High Speed Movie can be recorded at the following speeds and sizes: 320fps (320 x 112 pixels), 160fps (320 x 240 pixels), 80fps (VGA 640 x 480 pixels).   Best Frame Capture Mode Timing your shot is ever so easy with Best Frame Capture. Half-press the shutter and the FinePix HS30EXR starts recording photos at 11fps at 8 megapixel resolution. When the moment happens, fully press the shutter button and the camera captures up to 16 frames including pre-recorded frames, giving you the opportunity to select the best shot.   Film Simulation mode Simulate the distinctive look of Fujifilm color films loved by professional photographers: the natural tones of PROVIA, the distinctive saturation and vibrant colors of Velvia, or the smooth tonality and skin tones of ASTIA. Black & White and Sepia modes can also be selected.   Design and Operability Besides its high image quality, HS30EXR's comfortable design ensures excellent usability that enables higher performance.   Long-life New Li-ion Battery Capable of capturing 600 frames on a single charge, the long-life Li-ion battery lets you keep on shooting long after most cameras have run out of power.   "Tilting" 3.0-inch LCD Screen The 3.0-inch, 460,000-dot LCD screen tilts to provide flexible viewing options for both high (45° downward angle) and low (90° upward angle) shooting positions.   160° Wide Angle Viewable at up to 160° in both the vertical and horizontal directions.   High Contrast LCD with Sunlight mode The high-contrast (1:1100), high-resolution 3.0-inch LCD screen features Sunlight Mode for clear viewing, even in bright outdoor conditions.   Vector Graphics The updated GUI (graphic user interface) incorporates flash technology, adding an intuitive and entertaining dimension to searching and displaying photos and accessing features. And a new font display technology produces menus and icons that are easy on the eye.   Histogram Display Enthusiasts will appreciate real-time confirmation of brightness levels and exposure settings.   Direct Shooting Command Buttons Access and adjust camera settings and controls with a row of buttons conveniently located to the left of the LCD.   ISO Button Adjust the ISO sensitivity setting for superb performance in low light with minimal noise.   AE Button Change Multi AE to Spot AE for a perfectly exposed subject.   AF Button Instantly switch to AF and ensure the camera keeps your subject perfectly in focus.   AF C/S/M Button Switch between Single Auto Focus, Continuous and Manual at the touch of a button.   WB Button Choose Auto WB and let the HS30EXR optimize the white balance for you, or alternatively select a preset according to your requirements.   Movie Record Button A touch of the button immediately switches into full HD video (1080p; 30fps/H.264 High Profile).   Angled Mode and Command Dials The ergonomically angled mode and command dials put camera controls at your fingertips.   3.0-inch Tilting LCD Screen Compose shots at even the most difficult angles with this useful tilting 460,000 dots of resolution, LCD screen.   Rubber Coating Featuring a sure-grip rubber coating usually found on high-end D-SLRs.   Function Button A convenient Fn button can be programmed to act as a short-cut to frequently used functions; among the 10 functions that can be assigned are RAW, Film Simulation, and image quality modes.   Easy Access Memory Slot A flip-open compartment on the right side of the body facilitates easy access to the SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot, even when the camera is mounted on a tripod.   Manual Exposure Setting (M/A/S/P) Permits quick and easy selection of automatic and manual exposure settings.   Three Bracketing FunctionsFilm Simulation Bracketing: One press of the shutter produces three images of PROVIA, Velvia and ASTIA modes. AE Bracketing: Continuous capture of three frames with exposure range of up to ±1.0EV. Dynamic Range Bracketing: One press of the shutter produces three images in a different dynamic range (100%, 200%, 400%). RAW+JPEG Mode In addition to default JPEG file format, the HS30EXR also offers the option of RAW or RAW + JPEG image formats. SILKYPIX viewer and RAW conversion software is included for effortless management and conversion of RAW image data on your PC.   Simultaneously record captured images in both RAW format for post-processing on your personal computer and JPEG format for easy distribution.   Pro Focus Mode with Face Detection This focus-bracketing mode emulates the gentle, out-of-focus background look of a DSLR when shooting portraits or macro subjects. A single press of the shutter first takes an exposure focused on the main subject, then additional exposures at different focus points*1. This produces a final image emphasizing the sharply focused subject against a soft, out-of-focus background*2.  *1 There must be sufficient distance between the subject and the background for this function to work properly. *2 Except for subjects where focus bracketing is unable to produce sufficient defocus.   Pro Low-light Mode Ideal for shooting non-moving subjects in low light, this mode automatically takes a series of four high-sensitivity & low-noise exposures and then combines them into an image with less noise than the single exposures.   Multiple Exposures Multiple exposure function lets you superimpose two different exposures in a single frame to create artful, one-of-a-kind photos.   Motion Panorama 360 - Photo Gallery Quality Just sweep the camera right-left or up-down to shoot giant panoramas up to 360°. When you view the panorama playing back on your camera or personal computer, you can enjoy a seamless panorama image with both ends stitched together to create a "cylinder" view.   3D Mode (Individual Shutter 3D) Two exposures of the same scene are saved in MPO (Multi-Picture Format) to create convincing images that appear to have been shot in real 3D. An overlapping guide on the LCD screen makes it easy to position the exposures, so even a novice can create impressive 3D effects. Fujifilm's proprietary high-resolution 3D print system produces natural, beautiful 3D prints from images captured with the HS30EXR.   Face Tracking Auto Focus Face Detection couples with Tracking Auto Focus for new ways of capturing great people pictures, even when those people won't stop moving. Face Detection optimizes focus and exposure to ensure bright, clear faces, while Tracking Auto Focus maintains sharp focus on moving subjects. The result is attractively exposed, well-focused photos.   Face Detection Face Detection optimizes people pictures by detecting faces and adjusting focus and exposure to ensure bright, clear results.   Red-eye Removal in Detected Faces Red-eye removal automatically detects and corrects flash reflection for a perfect end result.   Instantly Detect up to 10 Faces The Face Detection can simultaneously recognizes up to 10 faces in a photo. Share your group portraits using the zoom up function in playbacks, checking each detected face. Each priceless expression can be cropped and saved in clear high resolution results.   Face Recognition The FinePix HS30EXR not only detects faces in a frame but it can also recognize who is who! You can register up to 8 people in your camera and next time you take a photo of them it will bring up their name and optimize settings in favor of your registered faces. In playback, you can search for all photos containing registered faces to quickly find photos of your favorites.   Auto Release As soon as the Face Detection function detects the face, shutter is automatically released capturing the finest of the person with great optimization.   Dog / Cat Detection By incorporating Dog / Cat Detection function, the FinePix HS30EXR is able to detect dog or cat faces*, optimizing focus and exposure for pet photos that will delight everyone. An auto-release function can also be selected to automatically shoot the photo when the pet is looking directly at the camera. * Up to 10 dog or cat faces per photo; cannot detect faces in profile; cannot detect faces in scenes with both dogs and cats.   Share Your Images with Built in Social Networking Don't wait until you get home to start choosing whch pictures to upload to FACEBOOK. Start the process in camera by tagging the pictures you want to share. The next time you connect to your home computer your images will upload automatically. The same goes for movie clips too, which can also be uploaded to YouTube™.   Easy web uploading to YouTube™ and FACEBOOK via MyFinePix Studio It's as easy as one, two, three. Shoot pictures and HD video clips and tag them for upload to your FACEBOOK profile page or YouTube™ account.

## Features

- 16MP EXR CMOS II 1/2 inches Sensor
- High Quality Fujinon 30x Manual Optical Zoom Lens
- Full HD Movie with HDMI
- TTL Hot Shoe
- High Speed Continuous Shooting

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Metering Methods | Multi, Average, Spot |
| Exposure Control | Automatic |
| White Balance Settings | Auto, Flash torch |
| Screen Size | 3 Inches |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Dots Per Screen | [EST] Approximately 153600 dots per square inch |
| Display Fixture Type | Tilting |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 460000 |
| Has Color Screen | Yes |
| Flash Memory Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 0.02 GB |
| Write Speed | 11 fps |
| Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | SD bus |
| Flash Memory Installed Size | 20 |
| Compatible Mountings | Fujifilm X |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Image stabilization | Sensor-shift |
| Maximum Aperture | 5.6 Millimeters |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 16 MP |
| Photo Sensor Size | 1/2-inch |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 Seconds |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds |
| Form Factor | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Special Feature | Image Stabilization |
| Color | Black |
| Item Weight | 1.51 Pounds |
| Video Resolution | FHD 1080p |
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Flash Modes | Automatic |
| Camera Flash | Studio |
| Skill Level | Professional |
| Compatible Devices | [Inferred: Fujifilm X mountings, SD/SDHC/SDXC cards, HDMI-compatible devices] |
| Continuous Shooting | 11 |
| Aperture modes | 5.6 |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 to 1/250 seconds |
| Video Capture Format | MP4 |
| Expanded ISO Maximum | 12800 |
| Battery Weight | 1 Grams |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium Ion |
| Guide Number | 120+ |
| Battery Type | Li-ion NP-W126 battery and charger |
| Processor Description | EXR |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Aspect Ratio | Unknown |
| File Format | JPEG (Exif Ver 2.3 ), RAW (RAF format), RAW+JPEG |
| Effective Still Resolution | 16 |
| JPEG Quality Level | Fine |
| Supported Image Format | JPEG, RAF |
| Maximum Image Size | 16 MP |
| Bit Depth | 8 Bit |
| Total Still Resolution | 16 MP |
| Maximum Focal Length | 720 Millimeters |
| Optical Zoom | 30 |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Zoom | Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom |
| Camera Lens | This camera features a high-quality Fujinon 30x manual optical zoom lens, offering a focal length range equivalent to 24-720 mm on a 35mm camera. |
| Minimum Focal Length | 24 Millimeters |
| Real Angle Of View | 0.01 Radians |
| Digital Zoom | 2 |
| Connectivity Technology | HDMI, USB |
| Wireless Technology | Yes |
| Video Output | HDMI |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Total Video Out Ports | 2 |
| Shooting Modes | Automatic, Scene |
| Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
| Digital-Still | Yes |
| Movie Mode | Yes |
| Image Capture Type | Stills & Video |
| Auto Focus Technology | Center, Continuous, Contrast Detection, Face Detection, Multi-area, Single, Tracking |
| Focus Features | Contrast Dectection |
| Autofocus Points | 16 |
| Focus Type | Auto Focus |
| Focus Mode | Single-Servo AF (AF-S) |
| Autofocus | Yes |

## Product Details

- **Compatible Mountings:** Fujifilm X
- **Aspect Ratio:** Unknown
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** CMOS
- **Supported File Format:** JPEG (Exif Ver 2.3 ), RAW (RAF format), RAW+JPEG
- **Image Stabilization:** Sensor-shift
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 720 Millimeters
- **Optical Zoom:** 30
- **Maximum Aperture:** 5.6 Millimeters
- **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 100
- **Metering Description:** Multi, Average, Spot

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: I am hearing all sorts of distortion and motorized sounds in my video.  In fact, the camera is constantly making motorized sounds.  Is this normal?  Update, I posted a video  in the review section- please offer feedback.  Thanks**
A: It's normal for cameras with motorized zooms, but the HS30EXR doesn't have one of those. I don't shoot a lot of video with this camera, but as it happens I did last Saturday and got surprisingly good sound. Of course since it happend to be a video of a B-17G revving up it's engines, the sounds were definitely motorized. :)

**Q: "JPEG+RAW" setting gives 2 .raf files, no .jpg. 
[Update] Must choose one format or the other; to get both, have to export paired .rafs to PC, then convert there. 
FastStone and Irfanview (free) are good for conversions, as is supplied Silkypix software. PS E11, despite some clunkiness, works fine with .raf RAW.**
A: That's strange... I just did it with my camera, and selected the option "RAW+JPEG" from the RAW menu (under SET), and when I checked in the camera, I had a pair of files with the same name but different extensions (one JPG and one RAF). Now, opening the RAF files is a different matter, since I use Linux...-rw-r--r-- 1 daniel users   924191 Mar 29 15:40 DSCF2334.JPG-rw-r--r-- 1 daniel users 25437456 Mar 29 15:40 DSCF2334.RAF

**Q: Does this one come with the Lens Hood like advertised by Fuji?**
A: The package include the lens cap and a lens hood. You can see the lens hood in the following link: http://techmgc.com/news/news/fujifilm-hs30-exr30hs33exr-camera-launched-in-india-price-26799/

**Q: This camera seems to have so many functions.  Can you send it out by itself to take pictures in bad weather or do I need to wait for the next model?**
A: While in inclement weather it won't go out by itself, it does everything else.  I think in anything technical, waiting for the next thing out does not always mean better but sometimes  more complicated.  I am having a great time with this camera and I am always surprised and pleased with all the different functions.  I use the manual settings equally. It offers me all the different magnifications in one package. I am very pleased with my pictures and their clarity. PS Overcast weather is perfect for photos. If I miss a shot it is because I wasn't prepared with the proper setting. My bad..not the camera.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ From macros to mega zoom, this is an exceptional camera
*by J***N on August 18, 2013*

My primary interest is wildlife, and especially birds. So the long zoom is essential.The EXR 1/2" sensor is what sets this camera apart from other mega zoom cameras in this price range. Because of the way the pixels are arranged, it can take higher quality photos at 8 MP, rather than lower quality photos at 12 or 16 MP. Trust me, 8 MP is still plenty of resolution. It's the noise (especially false colors) that destroys a photo, not the resolution.The1/2" sensor is a little bigger than many other mega zoom cameras, but not as big as DSLR sensors. This means that the image quality is a little better than other cameras in this class. But since the size of the lens is directly proportional to the size of the sensor, the lens isn't a foot long. Also, image quality, especially at high ISO (sensitivity) is not as good as a DSLR. It's a good compromise of size and quality.EXR Hi ISO low noise (S/N) mode combines pixels to form "super pixels" to reduce noise . This adds a fuzzyness to the images when looked at up close. But this is less objectionable than noise.This mode does not allow digital zoom. But it does allow you to take "snapshot" photos in low light where others would fail.EXR Resolution Priority mode lets me set the ISO, and maintains a 16 MP picture and allows for digital zooming. This is my favorite EXR mode for long zooms in good light, especially where I might have to crop later.EXR Dynamic Range Priority splits the pixels in two, such that half of them fire at higher sensitivity and half at lower sensitivity, simultaneously . It then combined the two images to produce an 8 MP picture that brings out details in shadows while not washing out bright area of the picture. This mode disables flash, and overrides the ISO I set. But it does allow for digital zoom.EXR Auto not only selects one of the above EXR modes, but may also select a "scene" mode, such as beach, portrait, or landscape. It may also select a macro mode, or even the "Pro Low-Light" mode. It senses whether there is a face in the scene, or a moving subject, and adjusts accordingly.Pro Low Light is one of the "advanced" modes. It will take 4 frames in rapid succession and layer them to bring out detail and reduce noise. This is very impressive, but requires a still subject and a still hand (or tripod). Since it fires the shots at 11 frames/second, the overall exposure time is still only about 1/2 second, but that is still too much time for a moving subject. For example, it will take four shots at 1/8 second, f/5.6, and ISO 3200 to produce an OK image, where at ISO 400, and f/5.6, the shutter would be 2 seconds. 1/8 second is hand-holdable. 2 seconds is not.It is still a challenge to get a good crisp, image in very low light, but it is significantly better than hand held ISO 3200. It sometimes also produces a darker image, which makes sense since the camera knows that it is a dark scene.One of the characteristics of small sensor cameras like this is that they have an exceptionally deep depth of field. This means that the subject matter and the background are often both in focus. This can be a good thing, if that's what you're looking for, but some times, you want the background to be out of focus so that the subject "pops". Another advanced mode of the HS30 is called "Pro Focus Mode". This actually takes two photos. One with the subject (and often the background) in focus, and one with the background out of focus. It then merges the 2 photos to leave the background out of focus. I'm not sure how the camera chooses what is to remain in focus, and what is not, but so far, it has done a pretty good job.One of my favorite modes is called "Natural & Flash". This takes two photos in rapid succession. The first without the flash, and the second with the flash.ISO 200 has pretty good S/N and allows better speed than ISO 100. That's probably the best default, except for very bright conditions. ISO 400 starts introducing noise, but it really isn't that bad.The flash is surprisingly powerful, but depletes the battery. Buy extra batteries. It is also extremely fast. I have used the built in flash strobe to stop the the wings of a humming bird in flight.The battery charger that comes with the unit comes with a 3' cord, which is a bit cumbersome when traveling. I recommend buying batteries and a charger that plugs directly into the wallGenerally speaking, it selects a high ISO too often. I suspect because the most common complaint is picture blur caused by camera shake. But maybe I'm being too critical here. Noise in ISO 400 isn't that bad. I may be looking closer than I should. I haven't printed any hard copies yet for a side-by-side comparison.Another feature that sets this camera apart is the manual zoom ring on the lens barrel. This functions much like the zoom on a traditional SLR. It is much faster and precise than the typical lever and motorized zoom.The camera has two "intelligent digital zoom" levels 1.6X, and 2.0X. I find that the quality of the 1.6X digital zoom is excellent, and indistinguishable from the optical zoom alone. The 2.0X digital zoom does start to degrade image quality, but still very usable.It seems that none of the other flash manufacturers provide TTL flash units for Fuji. So if you want TTL you'll have to go with a Fuji Unit. They seem like good reasonably priced flashes, but they don't produce a ring flash.Manual Focus:The manual focus ring is my greatest disappointment with this camera, because it is not physically coupled to the focus mechanism, but rather a controller for the focus motor. This means there is a slight lag as you are focusing, resulting in over-shooting your intended focus point and having to back track. Also, at full zoom, it's hard to hold the camera still enough to see if the subject is in focus.Also, the focus "meter" shown on screen tells you if what it thinks should be in focus is in focus, not the focus distance. This is pretty much useless because I'm usually using manual focus because the camera doesn't know what to focus on in the first place (the branches in front of the bird, or the bird). It also doesn't tell you if you need to bring the focus in or out, so there is a lot of fidgeting.Since the focus ring is just free-spinning, there is no stop when you are focused on infinity or nearest focus. When looking through the viewfinder at a blurred image, you don't know whether you are focused in too far, or out too far, so you have to try spinning the ring in both directions until your subject is in focus, and once again the focus lag hinders this. While this system is superior to the typical point and shoot manual focus system (with a toggle lever), it could certainly be much better.Using the AE/AF lock button (below the movie button) to force an auto-focus even when in manual focus mode is very helpful, and makes up for the above shortcoming.This is a solid (ie relatively heavy) camera. Still lighter than a DSLR, but still a substantial weight. As such, the large grip with a protrusion for your thumb is very ergonomic, as are all the controls.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Really Good Deal
*by A***N on July 20, 2012*

I haven't really had time to wear this one in, but here are my initial thoughts. Thus far this camera is amazing for what I paid. The price seems to have gone up since then but it's still an extraordinary deal. This approaches SLR quality yet is $2-300 cheaper than even a basic SLR. It should be noted though that this is basically the same camera as the Fujifilm FinePix HS25EXR except that that one takes AA batteries while this one has its own brand. Also, the SDHC Card on this one isn't located in the same compartment as the battery so every time you change the card the camera doesn't turn itself off. I really hate that space-saving feature on a lot of cameras these days.I'm coming onto this from a Fujifilm FinePix JZ300, which was nice except that I wore out the rubber on the zoom lens through overuse. I can tell I won't have that problem on this one since the lens doesn't move in and out every time I turn on the camera. In fact the zoom lens is adjusted mechanically by twisting it, a must for me since it allows for greater control and accuracy. This camera has a 30x lens which allows for incredible closeups. It's basically like having binoculars hooked up to the front of your camera. I was able to zoom in and make out a hawk in the distance that I just plain couldn't see with my own eyes. This incredible zoom just makes it all the more unforgivable that the camera has a plastic tripod screw. How on earth can you make a camera with a 30x zoom and not expect people to use it with a tripod?This isn't an SLR but it's close. The lens is built in and unchangeable, but it's good enough that only real pros would need a different one. It even has decent macro settings. The settings do take a little fiddling with to get them to work right. The manual isn't particularly helpful in this regard. But the automatic mode (EXR) is pretty basic to use and does a good job of determining the proper settings to take the best picture. Once you figure out how to use it manual mode works very well. Changing the aperture and the shutter speed is pretty simple and there is a manual focus dial that makes it quite easy to use. The ISO and aperture are adjusted though a dial next to the mode dial while the focus is on the lens itself. Only complaint here is that the viewscreen doesn't show you the picture you'll actually take but just the view out of the lens. That means it'll take a lot of practice to get good shots out of this. Fortunately it takes pictures really quick so you can try quite a lot of things in a short period of time.There are nine other modes to chose from but those are the only two I really bother with. Panorama mode is really cool when it works, which it usually doesn't. Having the gyroscope on is essential for this. It is rather more successful when recording a less than 360° view. I may get more use from this mode when I actually go somewhere worth getting a panoramic view of, but for now it's just a waste. I have a panoramic app on my iPhone that's a lot less finicky. Another mode takes 3d pics which seems cool but is just sort of gimmicky. Also there are two modes which are basically half of manual mode: one of which has auto aperture but manual shutter speed and the other mode has the inverse. Apart from these you're better off just sticking to automatic. Surprisingly the video mode isn't located on the dial but has its own dedicated button. This allows you to take photos while you're using the video camera. Pretty cool. It records in 1080p which is bluray quality video. It all looks pretty good. Only thing is that it only records video for 29 minutes at a time, so if you're thinking this can replace a dedicated video camera then you're gonna be disappointed. No I don't know why it won't record an even 30, it just doesn't.So, gidgets that I like about this camera: it has a gyroscope that helps you keep the camera level which is very useful for horizon shots. It flips vertically when you turn the camera on its side. There's an anti-blur feature which is useful but rarely seems to do much. It's a bit hard to tell whether it's working. Like all fujifilm cameras nowadays it features facial recognition software which works quite well unless there are multiple (or occasionally no) faces in shot. There are USB and HDMI outputs hidden under a panel in the side which are useful for displaying your photos over a TV or computer. The other side holds the memory card and the battery in two separate compartments. I've heard people have problem with the flash, but that hasn't happened to mine yet. It does need to be manually opened and one of the more annoying features of silent mode is that it turns the flash off too. It does feature a slot on the top for an external flash which may be useful as the built in one isn't very impressive. I like having a viewfinder that I can look down but I wish it stuck out since my nose keeps rubbing against the main viewscreen. There is a light sensor next to the viewfinder that determines whether you're looking through that or using the main screen. It tends to switch back and forth whenever you move your hand so I just set it to stick on one or the other. The viewscreen has a pretty awesome feature that lets you pop it out so that you can see it while holding the camera at an angle. This hasn't come in useful yet but I'm sure it'll come in handy later. If you ever need to shoot over something this feature will be a lifesaver. The camera comes with a reasonably good strap but not with a case (at least mine didn't). You're gonna want to get one as when you have the strap around your neck the camera knocks back and forth against its viewscreen.Most of the minor problems are pretty minor. There is no way to charge the battery without removing it or to plug the camera in and use it though a wall outlet. Some of the controls are hard to figure out. The zoom is so powerful that you can easily zoom too far and get blurry photos if you don't watch out. And as previously mentioned the tripod screw is made of plastic and will not last. But aside from that it's a really excellent device. I'll be updating this over time as I get a better feel for it's capabilities, but thus far I've had no problems. A good buy.

### ⭐⭐ Not "Very Good": Camera Works, But Filter Ring Fused to Lens and Not Mentioned at Time of Sale
*by J***Y on June 23, 2025*

Camera was listed in condition as being "very good," but arrived with a fused-on Kenko filter ring, not disclosed at time of sale. The glass from the UV filter is missing, but the metal ring remains stuck on the lens. Previous attempts to remove it left visible wrench marks on the filter ring, which were not disclosed in the item description. This affects the ability to use lens caps or additional filters. Photos attached. Disappointed this was not mentioned before purchase.

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