12-megapixel resolution with EXR technology; 15x super-wide-angle zoom (24mm-360mm equivalent)
720p HD movie and Micro-HDMI interface; 3.0-inch high-contrast LCD
Hybrid High Speed AF; Intelligent Image Stabilization; Motion Panorama 360
EXR Auto Automatic Scene Recognition; High Sensitivity ISO 12800
Capture images and video to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
This review is from: Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR 12MP Digital Camera with 15x Wide-Angle Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCDI purchased this camera last month and took its through its paces on a trip through Canada. I usually travel with a Canon 7D, wide angle and moderate telephoto with accessory flash. I wanted a camera that I could take with me in my pocket and leave behind the much heavier gear. I realized there was no substitute for the SLR Canon camera on image quality and would suggest a comparason is unfair. The Fuji 300 EXR did an exceptional job given my expectations not to compare it to the SLR. I would highly recommend it as among the best possible choices in a traveller's camera today. It is definately a compromise over the SLR, but it is a very good compromise. The micro four thirds cameras may have some performance advantages but the high cropping factor of the sensor (2x), bulk, and high total cost to own (with a wide angle and modest zoom lens 1000.00) led me to select the Fuji f300EXRStrong points:-used in museums and in meetings with fluorescent light (no flash): the best perfomance I have ever seen in a point and shoot. (Better than my Canon SD940 IS) The images have good contrast and low/modest noise even at extreems of its very long zoom.-very wide zoom range: unheard of range in a pocket size camera that is very usable-excellent automatic exposure mode in a wide range of lighting from bright sun to dim fluorescent-Very good image stabilization to give sharp photos even at 350mm zoom hand held-very good fit and finish metal consruction that withstood abuse of carrying in suit pants pocket-suprising dynamic range for image capture of a brightly lit scene's dimmer areas-autofocus in strong light was very fast (as claimed) but nothing exceptional in reduced light-very good image quality with high ISO (400), acceptable quality at 800Weak Points:-start up time delay is quite long (3-4 secs)so you need to keep it on to catch the shot-built in flash is called "super intelligent" but super-weak is a more accurate term-total dependence on LCD for framing and focus requires need to learning a shot stabilization stance and hand hold. You definately need an extra battery for travelling with this camera- IS mode and screen drain battery-time to image with flash shots after pressing shutter can be as long as 2 seconds and shot can be easily missed-no raw capture mode (dependent on Fuji JPEG) with strong "purple fringing" on illuminated edges-the EXR mode takes some time to figure out, but it seems the megapixel count reduction when the high sensitivity/low noise option is engaged, still leaves a file with better image quality than I was getting with a 12MP sensor camera with full time 12 MP capture-the finepix bundled software is fair, but you would be much better off with Adobe Photoshop Elements 7 or 8-does not come with the micro HDMI video cable you need to see the HD video-I have this now on order to evaluate the video performance.
This review is from: Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR 12MP Digital Camera with 15x Wide-Angle Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD
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I remember getting my first digital camera almost 10 years ago. In many ways it was an amazing device - we could take as many pictures as we wanted without having to worry about film, and we could review our pictures instantly without waiting to get the film developed. On the flip side of this, the slow focus speeds of digital cameras vs. film cameras was a major irritation. Now, 10 years later, digital cameras have improved a LOT - but the slow focus problem is something we've just learned to live with... until now.When I first unboxed and started playing around with the FinePix F300EXR, I was instantly impressed. This would have been an easy 5-star review if I hadn't spent several days taking hundreds of pictures at a family event first. Now, after playing with it for a while, I'm waffling between 3 & 4 stars - which is unfortunate since this camera has so much to offer. I'll go over each feature that has impressed me, positively or negatively, and I'll try to keep each section brief since there is a lot to say about this camera.*** Focus Speed ***The first thing I noticed about this camera was the nearly instant focus speed. It works great in pretty much any lighting and just blows any other compact digital camera I've used out of the water. This camera dispenses with all the fancy processing to determine which zone or face to focus on - and just focuses in the center like a point-and-shoot f...
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