The FUJIFILM FinePix HS30EXR Digital Camera differs from its brothers and sisters - namely the HS25 - because of its lithium-ion battery and RAW/RAW+JPEG file capture. The benefits here are a long-lasting, rechargeable power source and RAW files for the ultimate in image quality and post-production flexibility. When you consider all the other great features of the HS30EXR, it's not only a budget-friendly option, it's a versatile one.
Of the many other noteworthy aspects of this camera, you'll find the 24-720mm Fujinon 30x optical zoom lens at the top of the list. This lens sports a maximum aperture of f/2.8 and an expansive focal length range that covers everything from 1cm Super Macro shots to extremely long telephoto ones. The impressive 30x optical zoom is enhanced with a 60x Intelligent Digital Zoom option, which offers an (35mm) equivalent of a 1440mm focal length. This Fujinon lens also boasts strong construction with an 11 group / 15 element configuration, Super EBC to reduce ghosting and the like, and more.
The 24mm lens is supported by the CMOS Shift image stabilization and a high ISO range that reaches up to 12800. Helping to produce steady, clean shots is also Fuji's Advanced Anti Blur features, which layers 4 consecutive shots into a single frame. Another not-to-be-overlooked feature is the electronic viewfinder. When you raise your eye to the viewfinder the display automatically switches from the LCD to the EVF, thanks to the "Eye Sensor".
The HS30EXR's LCD monitor is a tilting 3.0" LCD screen with 460,000 dots of resolution. This screen tilts both high and low for expanded flexibility when shooting and when reviewing shots. It also provides other benefits such as vector graphics with flash technology, an updated font display (over past models), high contrast, and then some. To the left of the monitor you'll find the direct shooting command buttons for quickly adjusting the most-used camera settings.
At the heart of the camera you'll find the 16Mp BSI EXR CMOS image sensor and its partner, the EXR processor. Together these two indispensible tools give the camera its umph - allowing for those high-quality RAW images and 1920 x 1080 HD video capture, not to mention fast start-ups and focusing, high-speed continuous shooting, and more. The core of the camera also empowers EXR AUTO mode, which take the guesswork out of shooting, automatically recognizing and optimizing numerous settings for 103 different shooting patterns.
Of course, the HS30EXR gives you the ability to choose your own settings thanks to the manual exposure settings dial (M/A/S/P). This lets you creativity soar, giving you the options you need to capture the shot as you see it. Additional creative modes include the trio of bracketing options, Pro Focus mode and Pro Low-Light mode, Motion Panorama 360, and more!
When you're ready to share what you've shot, the HS30EXR gives you the tools to do just that, with ease. "Built-in social networking" lets you tag photos and videos in-camera, so when you get to your computer your files will automatically upload. FUJIFILM's MyFinePix Studio also gives you ways to stay connected, with automatic search and upload and favorites rank. Photobook Assist, on the other hand, lets you create a photo album right in your camera, allowing you to share your images on the fly. The camera also boasts playback functions, 3D viewing, and 3D printing.
3 Aspherical Lenses - For Rich Resolution and a Compact Form: By using 3 high-performance aspherical lenses, the FinePix HS30EXR delivers sharp image quality with rich resolution. These lenses also contribute to a more compact overall lens configuration
ED Lens - Removing all Color Fringing Even at High Magnification: One ED lens has been employed for their low dispersion and effective reduction of chromatic aberrations. By preventing color fringing and reducing contrast, the FinePix HS30EXR lens captures images with superb accuracy across the zoom range from wide-angle to telephoto
Super EBC - Aiming for High Quality Images: All the lens elements used in the FinePix HS30EXR have been treated with multilayer Super EBC (Electron Beam Coating), the same process used for Fujinon broadcasting video lenses and large-format camera lenses acclaimed by professionals. Reducing ghosting and lens flare, the treatment promises clear image quality
Advanced Anti Blur In EXR AUTO mode, Advanced Anti Blur selects optimum sensitivity and harnesses responsiveness of the BSI EXR CMOS sensor, using Multi Frame technology to layer four consecutive frame shots at high speed into a single, sharp, blur-free image with remarkably low noise, even at telephoto zoom settings
Electronic Horizon Leveling Gauge: When composing a shot in the spacious LCD, the built-in electronic level display makes it easy to align the image with the true horizon
EXR Technology - 16Mp BSI EXR CMOS Sensor: The 1/2" BSI (Back Side Illuminated) EXR CMOS sensor combines an impressive 16Mp of high-resolution image quality with exceptionally responsive performance. Fujifilm's proprietary pixel and color filter arrays enhance both vertical and horizontal resolution, which is the key to 3-way capture technology that ensures the best image quality for every scene. Dynamic range has been expanded to 1600%, achieving a new level of imaging performance.
The BSI structure results in improved light reception for a significant boost in sensitivity, with available settings up to ISO 128000 for S size files. An optimized signal read-out configuration significantly reduces in-sensor noise, achieving a further significant reduction in signal-to-noise ratio. The CMOS format also achieves higher readout speeds and faster image processing, enabling 8fps high-speed continuous shooting at full 16Mp resolution
Three-Sensors-In-One:
High Resolution: Just as your eyes see even the tiniest of details when looking at something in good light, HR (High Resolution) mode maximizes the full 16Mp resolution of the FinePix HS30EXR to reproduce even the smallest details in bright, beautiful color
Wide Dynamic Range: Just as your eyes see the full range of shadows to highlights in high-contrast scenes, DR mode simultaneously captures two images to produce a single image with significantly enhanced dynamic range, revealing subtle details in shadow and eliminating washout of bright areas
High Sensitivity and Low Noise Just as your eyes strive to make dark scenes as bright and detailed as possible, SN mode takes advantage of high-sensitivity to capture smooth texture and natural brightness with minimal noise
HD Movie + EXR High Sensitivity: The BSI EXR CMOS sensor maximizes high-sensitivity performance to capture stunning movies, even in challenging lighting conditions
HD Movie + Film Simulation: Add atmospheric effects to your movies with a choice of Film Simulation modes, including B/W and sepia
HD Movie + 30x Manual Zoom: From 24mm wide-angle to 720mm telephoto, dynamic zoom effects add impact to your movies. In addition to responsive auto focus, a manual focus option lets you fine-tune any scene
HD Movie + HDMI Port: A built-in HDMI port makes it easy to show movies and photos on your widescreen HDTV
High-Speed Image Search: The EXR Processor powers an array of sophisticated high-speed picture search and sorting functions
Vector GUI: A Vector Graphics Accelerator is responsible for crisp, highly legible menus and information readouts on the graphic user interface and pleasant viewing on your HDTV
Responsive Start-Up and Processing Performance: Thanks to the powerful EXR processor, the FinePix HS30EXR wakes in approximately 0.8 seconds. In addition to quick start-up and faster focusing, waiting time after continuous shooting sequences has been reduced by as much as half compared to conventional models. That means the HS30EXR is ready to go back to work almost immediately
High-Speed Continuous Shooting: Capture the action at 8 frames per second in full 16 megapixel resolution. At 8Mp (M size), burst sequences can be shot at 11 frames per second. Each frame can be viewed as a single shot or the entire burst sequence can be viewed in a separate window. In the case of pictures taken in continuous shooting mode, only the first frame of each series will be displayed. Press the selector down to view the other pictures in the series
High-Speed Movie: Sometimes things happen too fast for you to see them properly with your own eyes. The FinePix HS30EXR can freeze the action at up to an amazing 320fps! So you can see every single minute detail and watch things happening step by step in slow motion
160° Wide Angle: Viewable at up to 160° in both the vertical and horizontal directions
High Contrast LCD with Sunlight Mode: The high-contrast (1:1100), high-resolution 3.0" LCD screen features Sunlight Mode for clear viewing, even in bright outdoor conditions
Vector Graphics: The updated GUI (graphic user interface) incorporates flash technology, adding an intuitive and entertaining dimension to searching and displaying photos and accessing features. And a new font display technology produces menus and icons that are easy on the eye
Histogram Display: Enthusiasts will appreciate real-time confirmation of brightness levels and exposures settings
ISO Button: Adjust the ISO sensitivity setting for superb performance in low light with minimal noise
AE Button: Change Multi AE to Spot AE for a perfectly exposed subject
AF Button: Instantly switch to AF and ensure the camera keeps your subject perfectly in focus
AF C/S/M Button: Switch between Single Auto Focus, Continuous and Manual at the touch of a button
WB Button: Choose Auto WB and let the HS30EXR optimize the white balance for you, or alternatively select a preset according to your requirements
Angled Mode and Command Dials: The ergonomically angled mode and command dials put camera controls at your fingertips
3.0" Tilting LCD Screen: Compose shots at even the most difficult angles with this useful tilting 460,000 dots of resolution LCD screen
Rubber Coating: Featuring a sure-grip rubber coating usually found on high-end DSLRs
Function Button: A convenient Fn button can be programmed to act as a short-cut to frequently used functions; among the 8 functions that can be assigned are Intelligent Digital Zoom, Film Simulation, and image quality modes
Easy Access Memory Slot: A flip-open compartment on the right side of the body facilitates easy access to the SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot, even when the camera is mounted on a tripod
Remote Release RR-80: Remote releases lets you avoid blur in long-exposure shots and other situations susceptible to blur caused by manual shutter release
TTL Flash-Ready EF-20 / EF-42: A hot-shoe accommodates an auxiliary TTL flash. Among the options are the ultra-compact EF-20 with a bounce function of up to 90 degrees and the lightweight EF-42, which can swivel 90 degrees up, 180 degrees left, and 120 degrees right
AE Bracketing: Continuous capture of three frames with exposure range of up to +/- 1.0 EV
Dynamic Range Bracketing: One press of the shutter produces three images in a different dynamic range (100%, 200%, 400%)
SILKYPIX: Simultaneously record captured images in both RAW format for post-processing on your computer and JPEG format for easy distribution
Pro Low-Light Mode: Ideal for shooting non-moving subjects in low-light, this mode automatically takes a series of four high-sensitivity and low-noise exposures and then combines them into an image with less noise than the single exposures
Red-Eye Removal in Detected Faces: Red-eye removal automatically detects and corrects flash reflection for a perfect end result
Instantly Detect Up to 10 Faces! The face detection can simultaneously recognizes 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
Easy Wed Uploading to YouTube and FaceBook via MyFinePix Studio: It's as easy as one, two, three. Shoot pictures and HD video clips and tag them for upload to your FaceBook profile page or YouTube account
Upload: When the FinePix HS30EXR is connected to a PC, the marked images are uploaded to the designated site, eliminating the need for time-consuming PC-based image processing or selection
MyFinePix Studio Automatically Searches for New Images to Upload: MyFinePix Studio detects new images to upload. When finding new images to upload, the uploader start automatically
Favorites Rank: Sort your favorite photos tagged by star rating from 0 to 5. Quickly search for favorite pictures depending on the rank using image search
By Date: Viewing your saved photo image by date, making it easy to locate specific events or occasions
By Face: All your portraits can be selected and replayed based on composition: group photos, couples pictures, or solo portraits
By Favorite Rank: Quickly search favorite pictures depending on the rank
By Scene: Photo shot with AUTO or EXR AUTO, or Dog/Cat can be replayed according to the type of scene: portrait, landscape, night scene, and macro
By Type of Data: Display the content of your image library according to the type of data: still photos, movie footage
Slideshow: Close-ups of detected faces are shown in slideshow style
- The camera displays images in 2D. Press the selector down to toggle between the first and second shots
- Devices equipped for 3D display, such as the FinePix REAL 3D V3 digital viewer for FinePix REAL 3D W3 digital camera, will display the image in 3D
- 3D prints can be ordered from FUJIFILM
- The supplied software displays 3D anaglyph images. 3D photos can also be viewed using other applications that support the MP format
- 3D TVs that support the MP format can display images in 3D. See the manual for your TV for details