Fujifilm HS10 10MP Digital Camera (Black)

Comments about Fujifilm HS10 10MP Digital Camera (Black):

Great for travel photography, candids, easy to carry.
Difficult to zoom for those with large hands, even mine got stuck while rotating. Could not make a single movement zoom for most occasions.
I do not recomend for sports. Did not get a perfect frame, during tennis and show jumping.Delay in shooting action frustrating.

Comments about Fujifilm HS10 10MP Digital Camera (Black):

I am a amateur photografer, but i am a advanced user, i liked hs 10 very much.

Comments about Fujifilm HS10 10MP Digital Camera (Black):

Very nice camera with excellent features. Highlights are: zoom (30x), HD (1080p) video recording, buttons everywhere that control several functions and excellent battery lifetime.
Similarly to the finepix S9100, it tends to overexpose when used in automatic mode (easily adjustable).

Comments about Fujifilm HS10 10MP Digital Camera (Black):

A great camera for the money, I use the camera for family pictures and because I work at the airport, I take pics of various aircraft where the zoom comes in handy. I haven't tried all the camera's features but the pictures I've taken so far in low light and snowy situations have come out excellent. The large screen in the back is very sharp and beautiful to look at. The batteries last a good long time and I recorded some video and it just looks like they say in the ad... stunning. The electronic viewfinder eye sensor should be disabled when the viewing screen is deployed out of the retracted position. But other than that minor issue the camera is Fab.

Comments about Fujifilm HS10 10MP Digital Camera (Black):

absoutly great piece of equipment !!! it has all the bells and whistles that a beginner would need without spending a ton of money for the 30x zoom to the multiple features on this unit everything is flawless.

Fits in your hands perfectly , just took a little bit of time getting use too coming from a 35mm

Comments about Fujifilm HS10 10MP Digital Camera (Black):

I have only played with it a bit and I still have a lot to learn & have only used auto mode. The zoom is great and the pic & video quality are very good. The zoom is operated manually which saves battery life but the gemoetry of the flash assembly somewhat gets in the way of rotating the lens for a quick zoom.

Comments about Fujifilm HS10 10MP Digital Camera (Black):

I purchased the Fujfilm HS10 camera for use in my work as an outdoor/travel writer who frequently needs to shoot decent photos for publication.

I needed a lightweight, compact, camera with a good telephoto lens for shots of wildlife at a distance and a good wide angle lens for big scenic shots and good close-ups of people I've interviewed or fish that have been caught.

And I wanted all this along with the simplicity of a point and shoot with a good selection of scene options to use for various situations, especially in low light and natural lighting conditions.

The Fujifilm HS10 was virtually the only camera I found that fit my needs without having to move up to a big, bulky, SLR with multiple lens.

I especially liked the fact that it would operate on widely available AA batteries and have since found it will run for days on the set of rechargeable batteries I purchased for it.

I have been impressed with the camera's capabilities although it did take quite some time to learn the basic functions and many options available in its extensive menu.

I found the lack of a printed manual that could be carried along with the camera in a gear bag was a real hassle because of the need to consult the instructions frequently during the initial and ongoing learning process.

I had to figure out how to print one out at home from the PDF provided on the supplied disc because the local copy shop wouldn't do it due concerns about copyright infringement.

This was a hassle I didn't need and Fujifilm should have provided one with the camera.

But other than that I've found the camera very satisfying to work with, doing what I wanted and expected from it.

The 30x telephoto really reaches out to capture long distance images and when shot at maximum file size the pictures blow up quite nicely.

The wide angle function takes in big scenic vistas while also producing the kind of in-your-face pictures I like to take.

One of the drawbacks noted by some professional photographers who reviewed the camera that I read was they found the picture quality lacking considering the camera's cost.

But I found the quality was fine for my use which includes web, newsprint and magazine purposes and I felt I more than got my money's worth out of the camera due to its all-in-one lens.

Perhaps because I was moving up to this camera's level of performance I found it met and exceeded my expectations for photo quality. I suspect anyone moving up from a standard point and shoot would be equally happy with the photo results.

The camera also comes with many bells and whistles that make it fun to use, like the sunset scene mode which when was used for taking fall foliage photos at dusk really produced some incredible results.

But I found the picture stitch function very difficult to use and haven't mastered it yet.

While more than pleased with the cameras' performance most of the time I was annoyed by the lack of instruction in the manual on how to employ the use of forced flash to fill in the faces of subjects being shot outdoors.

The manual does not specify in which scene modes the forced flash can or cannot be used and figuring it out on my own, in the field, was a real challenge.

Another thing that was bothersome is the fact the photo display button is located on the lower right hand corner of the back of the camera where it's frequently and inadvertently activated by the user which interrupts the photography process.

Nonetheless, this camera was designed to fill a specific niche in the market as a bridge between point and shoot cameras and entry level SLR cameras and I think they did a good job in that regard.

This camera is small and light, has a lot of functionality and its multipurpose lens makes up for any of the cameras' minor flaws.

I should mention that this camera will also shoot high quality video but I haven't explore that option yet so I will not comment on that function in this review.

But one last thing is I especially like the fact that the camera will operate on widely available AA batteries while also run for days on a set of rechargeable batteries. And a 4 gig media card stored more pictures than I thought possible and according to the manual will shoot a couple hours worth of video.

So overall I love this camera because it fit my needs exactly and I've found that I have been using it a lot more lately because I love the great results I've been getting.

Comments about Fujifilm HS10 10MP Digital Camera (Black):

have not had chance to use a lot, yet, but excited to. Great zoom, light weight. auto settings make it very easy. however looking forward to learning all the other options.

Comments about Fujifilm HS10 10MP Digital Camera (Black):

I use this camera as a primary devise when I use students. It"s easy to use, great photos and they love it.

Comments about Fujifilm HS10 10MP Digital Camera (Black):

I am a little disappointed in the auto focus in low light. AF assist doesn't seem to be that good, fast or accurate. Maybe as I get more used to the camera, I will learn to compensate for its shortcomings.

Comments about Fujifilm HS10 10MP Digital Camera (Black):

I was looking for camera which will allow me to take good pictures in low ligh situations, with nice zoom not to mention cost. I think this camera has everything I needed and more.
No need to haul heavy spare lence, and it also has flash shoe. Pictures are looking better than previous point-and-shoot.
I am still trying to learn all its functions.

Comments about Fujifilm HS10 10MP Digital Camera (Black):

Took a little bit to get used to, but awesome once you learn your way around.

Comments about Fujifilm HS10 10MP Digital Camera (Black):

I'm a professional photographer. So far theonly good thing I find with this camera is that colors are true. There is a large lag from when you press the shutter till when you the photo is written to disk. The EVF or the place you look through to take a photo turns completely black till it adjusts itself after you place your eye to it. Although it has an diopter the picture in the EVF is blurry and will adjust via the adjustment wheel but it goes back to original adjustment after you turn the camera off. Also the focus via the LED or EVF is jumpy and doest behave as my other cameras I have and had do-the Sony DSC-H2, H5 and H10, the Canon S2IS, Nikon D40. If I didnt take already 200 photos I would return it in an instant and purchase the Canon S30IS. I wouldnt recommend this camera to anyone. The extended warranty although I havent used it yet sounds very sound

Comments about Fujifilm HS10 10MP Digital Camera (Black):

I use the camera for general picture taking at home and for family events. I'm pleased with the quality pictures and ease of use. What I like the most is the 4 AA batteries that are needed. If you use rechargeable batteries it even has a battery drain feature.

The Pro Low-light mode is not very effective.

Comments about Fujifilm HS10 10MP Digital Camera (Black):

Good for both beginner or advanced use. Best performance is achieved as an advanced camera, not with the automatic settings, true for most bridge cameras.

Comments about Fujifilm HS10 10MP Digital Camera (Black):

I needed a beginners camera, this was perfect. Great for a begginer but also takes great pictures and gives you total control when you learn how to use it.
A great camera at a reasonable price.

Comments about Fujifilm HS10 10MP Digital Camera (Black):

Excellent camera, easy to use, heavy but compensate for steadiness, GREAT ZOOM,
DID NOT LIKE the fact that manual is in a disk and not paper.

Comments about Fujifilm HS10 10MP Digital Camera (Black):

Works as advertised. It is not a DSLR but it does what it says. Lots of control to help you get the results you are looking for. EVF could be a little better but overall very satisfied.

Comments about Fujifilm HS10 10MP Digital Camera (Black):

I shoot for painting reference and to catalog my finished paintings for my portfolio. I used the previous S7000 point and shoot by Fujifilm several times weekly for almost ten years. This camera is a major upgrade and an excellent choice for my purposes.

Comments about Fujifilm HS10 10MP Digital Camera (Black):

no bad surprises so far, decent results in low light too, the original batteries lasted longer than expected, overall a good deal for [$]