Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
The Fuji FinePix Z800EXR is a 12MP compact point and shoot camera. The Z800EXR features a 3.5-inch touchscreen LCD and a 5x optical zoom lens (36-180mm equivalent).
The Z800EXR should be available in August 2010 at an initial retail price of $229.95. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
The Fuji FinePix S2800HD is a 14MP point and shoot superzoom camera with an 18x optical zoom (28-504mm equivalent). The S2800HD offers a 3-inch LCD and captures 720p HD video.
The S2800HD should be available in September 2010 at an initial retail price of $259.95. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
The Fuji FinePix JX280 is a 14MP point and shoot camera with a 5x optical zoom lens (28-140mm equivalent). The JX280 features 720p video capture and a 2.7-inch LCD.
The JX280 should be available in August 2010 at an initial retail price of $149.95. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
One of the frequently recurring questions that I receive is “What flash should I get for the Fuji HS10?”
The Fuji HS10 features a hot shoe for an external flash; however, Fuji does not make a dedicated flash for the camera. Perhaps Fuji should think hard about making a flash for the next version of this camera.
I have inquired directly with Fuji regarding recommended external flashes, only to receive rather vague responses as to which flash models are appropriate for the HS10. As a result of testing, obtaining recommendations from manufacturers and corresponding with HS10 users, I’ve compiled a short list of recommended external flashes for the Fuji HS10. [Read more…]
The F80EXR is Fuji’s followup to the popular F70EXR, and is a 12-megapixel point and shoot camera with a 10x optical zoom. The compact size and long reach of the F80EXR makes it a potentially attractive pocket camera.
To see if the F80EXR delivers in functionality and performance, read on. [Read more…]
The Fuji XP10 is a 12 megapixel, ruggedized point and shoot camera that Fuji calls “Four-Proof” – waterproof, freezeproof, shockproof and dustproof. To see whether this affordable, pool-loving camera delivers on functionality and image quality, read on. [Read more…]
The Fuji Z700EXR is a 12-megapixel point and shoot camera featuring Fuji’s popular EXR sensor technology. The Z700EXR offers a 3.5? wide touchscreen display in 16:9 format, a 5x optical zoom and is capable of capturing HD video at 720p.
To see how well this casual shooter handles, read on. [Read more…]
The Fuji S1800 and S2550HD are virtually identical cameras, with only a few minor differences in their feature set. The duo offers a 12.2-megapixel sensor, coupled with an 18x optical zoom. For cameras that cover an equivalent zoom range of 28-504mm, both are quite affordable (in the $200 street price range at the time of this review).
To find out what you get for that bargain-basement of a price, read on. [Read more…]
Firmware version 1.02 is now available for the Fuji HS10. The new firmware addresses the following issues:
Additional info and download instructions are available on Fuji’s website.
The Fuji HS10 is a superzoom camera that ties the Olympus SP-800UZ for the largest zoom range currently available among consumer cameras. The 30x zoom range of the Fuji HS10 covers an equivalent of 24-720mm, which is the result of having a sensor about 1/6th the size of that found in a full frame camera like the Canon 5D Mark II.
In terms of ergonomics and usability, the HS10 performs much like an entry-level DSLR in many ways. While the flexibility afforded by the zoom range on the HS10 is the camera’s most attractive feature, the smaller sensor in the camera is a key limitation of what the camera can do. As a result, you should not expect to get DSLR-like image quality out of the camera’s inferior sensor.
With this distinction made, let’s get into the meat of the Fuji HS10 and who will get this most out of this powerful superzoom camera. [Read more…]