The Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR Digital Camera (Black) is a point and shoot camera with many advanced features. It's got 12.0 megapixels of resolution for clear, beautiful photos, intelligent image stabilization (say good-bye to shaky, blurry pics), multi-frame composition, super intelligent flash that makes sure your flash pictures are always well-balanced with the natural light, hybrid high speed auto focus, EXR auto mode and face detection to optimize focus and exposure for faces of people (and dogs, and cats) in your pictures. The huge 3" LCD screen makes it easy to frame and review your pictures.
The camera features a Fujinon 15x optical zoom lens (equivalent to 24-360mm on a 35mm camera) that can capture almost any type of shot you might want. You can also shoot HD video with 720p resolution by pressing the "one touch movie button", and view it on a HD TV with the camera's built-in micro HDMI interface. For still images of fast moving subjects you can use the camera's tracking auto focus, and in S mode you can set the camera to ISO 12800. This is helpful for fast moving subjects or shooting in low light. You can select "Motion Panorama Mode," by pressing the shutter button and then sweep the camera to pan the scene. The FinePix F300EXR cleverly produces a stunning 360° panorama shot, effortlessly and automatically.
15x Optical Zoom in a Compact Body
Acclaimed Fujinon lens technology packs both the power of a 15x zoom and the versatility of a super-wide angle lens in one stylishly compact body. Zoom in and capture distant subjects in gorgeous detail with the award-winning sensor.
High-precision Glass
Fujinon molds its high-precision aspheric lenses from extra-low dispersion glass to deliver superior resolution and low color aberration, and applies an originally developed super electronic beam coating to minimize ghosting, flare and purple fringe.
New Double Sliding Structured Lens Technology
Fujinon's new Double Sliding Structured Lens Technology empowers you with both a 15x zoom and 24mm super-wide angle in a stylish pocket-sized compact camera. Twelve lens elements smoothly telescope and slide into position to bring you closer to your subject for shots like never before.
Hybrid Auto Focus System
Phase detection sensor pairs on the EXR sensor work like the sensors of a DSLR. Unlike slower Contrast AF which continually adjusts until maximum contrast is detected. Phase Detection AF divides incoming light into image pairs, performs a single calculation of the phase difference to determine the precise direction and amount of focus adjustment achieving an incredible auto focus detection speed of 0.158 seconds.
Hybrid Auto Focus
Enhanced with built-in phase detection pixels, the Super CCD EXR sensor has both contrast and phase detection auto focus. F300EXR harnesses this power with an innovative hybrid AF system that intelligently selects between the two focus systems. In most scenes and especially dark scenes, conventional Contrast AF captures beautiful results, but struggles to find a focus when shooting high-contrast subjects or with a long zoom. The F300EXR with Hybrid Auto Focus can instantly switch to the speed and accuracy of Phase Detection AF for these scenes. Even at maximum 15x zoom when subject is moving and the moment is fleeting, you won't miss the shot.
Intelligent IS (Image Stabilization) for Blur-free Results
Longer zoom magnifies not only the image, but also blur-causing hand shake. Featuring an improved gyro stabilization system, Intelligent I.S. not only improves correction for "quick and short" vibrations caused by shaky hands, but also is very responsive to "big and slow" movement like body sway. Especially shooting night portraits with long zoom, Intelligent I.S. enables shooting at lower sensitivity and slower speeds for blur-free photos with silky smooth gradation and minimal noise.
High Sensitivity ISO 12800
With maximum sensitivity of ISO 12800, photos appear natural and more true to life even with limited available light. High sensitivity also stops the action of high-speed moving subjects. At ISO 12800 and ISO 6400, number of recorded pixels is limited to the S setting. At ISO 3200, number of recorded pixels is limited the M setting. At full resolution (12 megapixels), sensitivity is limited to a maximum ISO 1600 or lower.
3" High Contrast LCD
With ultra-wide view angle of 160° you can hold the camera high or low to frame your shot. Later let everyone gather around to enjoy the results on the large 3' high-contrast (1100:1 ratio), high-resolution 460,000-pixel display.
Intuitive Control Palette
The FinePix F300EXR delivers a powerful array of functions and features in a slim dynamic design. The sleek form molds to your hand with all buttons and controls just where your fingers expect them to be.
- Mode Dial: Inclined and knurled for comfortable fingertip control.
- Command Dial: Quick command selection with rotary dial ease.
- Non-slip Grip: Easy to hold the camera steady for long zoom shots.
Even Closer to the Human Eye - 3-way Capture Technology
The Super CCD EXR provides superior picture quality, enabling a "3-in-1" sensor combination of Fine Capture Technology (High Resolution), Pixel Fusion Technology (High Sensitivity & Low Noise), and Dual Capture Technology (Wide Dynamic Range). With an innovative color filter array and image processing technology, the EXR ensures an advanced reproduction in imaging with exceptionally balanced quality.
EXR Auto - Extreme Point-and-Shoot
Capture image just as your eye sees it. The EXR Auto not only automatically recognizes the scene and selects the ideal shooting mode, but also switches the sensor to the perfect capture mode for the conditions.
EXR Priority - Extreme Creativity
With EXR Priority, you can manually switch the sensor to one of three capture modes. Just like your eye prioritizes different functions for optimal viewing of different scenes, each EXR mode uses a different approach to change how the sensor captures the image.
High Resolution
Just as your eye sees the finest detail in bright conditions, Resolution Priority uses the full 12 megapixel resolution of the unique EXR array to reproduce the smallest detail in bright beautiful color.
Wide Dynamic Range
Just as your eye sees the full range of shadows to highlights in high-contrast scenes, D-range Priority simultaneously captures two images to produce a single image with Wide Dynamic Range up to 400%, revealing subtleties in shadow and eliminating washout of the bright areas.
High Sensitivity and Low Noise
Just as your eye strives to make dark scenes as bright and detailed as possible, High ISO & Low Noise Priority takes advantage of high sensitivity and FinePix's original pixel binning technology to capture the subject with exceptional brightness and minimal noise.
Super Intelligent Flash
The Super Intelligent Flash lets you take macro shots with the ideal balance of flash output and sensitivity. Integrated in the Auto mode, this next-generation flash system captures both the subject and background in bright, clear details over the full flash range include ultra close-ups.
HDTV-Compatible Photos & Video
The camera can capture both photos and movies in high-definition 16:9 format, FinePix F300EXR lets you discover the impact of a full-screen HDTV image display.
One Touch Movie Button
One Touch Movie button just for shooting movies. No settings. Just press shoot, and enjoy the movie.
Motion Panorama 360
Select "Motion Panorama Mode," press the shutter button and sweep the camera to pan the scene. The FinePix F300EXR cleverly produces a stunning 360° panorama shot, effortlessly and automatically.
Film Simulation Mode
Simulate the distinctive look of 4 different types of film with just a touch of a button. You have a choice of Provia/ standard mode, ASTIA/ soft mode, Velvia/ vivid mode, Black & White or Sepia.
Image Processing Function of Multi Frame Composition
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. This produces a final image emphasizing the sharply focused subject against a soft, out-of-focus background.
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.
Face Detection
Face Detection optimizes people pictures and adjusting focus and exposure to ensure bright, clear results. It can simultaneously recognize 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
This function 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.
Red-Eye Removal in Detected Faces
Red-eye removal automatically detects and corrects flash reflection for a perfect end result.
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.
Face Detection Timer Function
The Face Detection Self-Timer automatically sets off after the number and position of faces in a scene are detected, snapping the photo at the right moment, with all the faces in focus and properly exposed.
Dog/ Cat Detection
By Incorporating Dog/ Cat Detection function, the FinePix F300EXR 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.
Tracking Auto Focus
Keeps fast moving subjects in the frame and in focus, even when the zoom is fully extended. Great for capturing dynamic close-ups.
Mode Dial
Shooting modes include: EXR, Auto, Program auto, Advanced, Scene position, Manual, Aperture priority, and Shutter priority.
Scene Position
Simply choose the scene position that matches the scene, and every setting from shutter speed to white balance is optimized to capture an exceptional image. Scene positions include: Natural light & flash, Natural light, Portrait, Portrait enhancer, Dog, Cat, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night (tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Underwater, party, Flower, and Text.
Create Photo Albums
Fujifilm's Tagging Technology lets you tag images for search optimization and organizing your photo collection in-camera. Sort your favorite photos tagged by rank of stars from 0 though 5. Quickly search favorite pictures depending on the rank using image search. You can also search by date, face, scene and type of data.
Photobook Assist
Create a photo album in your camera. Easily accessible and mobile, you can share images with family and friends anytime, anywhere. Installed in-camera, you can create a photobook folder where tagged images will be stored and organized accordingly. Your photobook can also be ordered online for print when connected to the internet, as well as when you go to stores to get your photos printed, images can easily be sorted when tagged.
Micro Thumbnail View
Up to 100 pictures can be viewed at a time in a 10 x 10 array of micro thumbnails. Convenient for smooth and comfortable playback.
SD/SDHC Memory Card Slot
The versatile card slot is compatible with SD and high-capacity Secure Digital (SDHC) memory cards.