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Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

Based on 12 reviews

Excellent:

4
Good:

7
Average:

1
Bad:

0

Pros

Excellent ergonomics.
Superb image quality in low light.
30x manual zoom lens.
Tilting LCD.
Great controls
EXR modes improve noise performance and dynamic range.
Electronic level built in.

Cons

Noisy JPG images at high ISOs.
Big.
Slow to start up.
No mic input.
Image quality not staggering.
Over-exposure not uncommon.
Continuous AF not fast enough for some subjects.

By Camera Labs on September 01, 2012

The Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR is, like it's predecessor, a super-zoom with its own very distinctive character and style. The specifications put it on a par with market-leading models from other manufacturers, but they really only tell part of the...

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By DigitalVersus on August 28, 2012

The Fuji HS30 EXR is a pretty standard replacement for the HS20 EXR. It brings a largely improved viewfinder and an Li-ion battery, but it's otherwise just like its predecessor. In other words, it's a very good bridge—or a must-have for...

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By Expert Reviews on June 27, 2012

Excellent ergonomics and superb image quality in low light, but also a few issues regarding performance and video capture...

80
By Trusted Reviews on June 21, 2012

1/2.3inch 16MP EXR CMOS sensor 30x optical zoom (24-720mm in 35mm terms) ISO 100 - 3200 (extendable to 12,800) 1080/30p Full HD movie recording Tiltable 3in, 460k-dot LCD monitor 920k-dot electronic viewfinder The Fujifilm HS30 EXR superzoom updates...

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By Digital Photography School on June 01, 2012

And on they roll: the maxi zooms, filling a strong consumer demand. Buyers of bridge cameras like this make their choice to avoid DSLRs, feeling they can happily enjoy enormous zoom reach without the hassle of lugging a bulky camera bag full of...

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By PC Mag on May 07, 2012

The 30x Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR is a pleasure to use thanks to a manual zoom lens, Raw support, and a wealth of physical controls, but image quality at higher ISOs is disappointing....

70
By ePHOTOzine on May 03, 2012

The Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR has a traditional styled body that closely resembles a Digital SLR, however the camera benefits from a large 30x optical zoom lens. The camera has full manual controls with RAW support and a flash hot-shoe it can quite...

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By What Digital Camera on April 24, 2012

The HS30EXR takes the superzoom formula and tweaks it into better shape than its predecessor. The 24-720mm manual zoom not only offers a significant range but the hands-on zoom ring makes it feel more DSLR-like than other superzoom cameras. Add to...

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By PhotographyBLOG on April 23, 2012

The Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR super-zoom camera is a rather modest upgrade of its predecessor, but it does address some of the main problems that afflicted the HS20EXR, most notably the incredibly long image processing speeds for RAW files and...

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By CNET UK on April 20, 2012

You'll likely be attracted to the Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR by its long zoom and high resolution, and you wouldn't be disappointed. It's packed with features, produces a great set of pictures and takes no time at all to get to grips...

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