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Quite heavy and well built, manual zoom is a positive for me, I like the level of control. Really needs a monopod / tripod at high zoom ranges, but so does a DSLR. Has a rugged feel and the grip is satisfyingly sturdy to hold, so good handling. Lots of shooting modes so it takes time to get used to the Menu system - manual is available online. The HS20EXR takes standard AA batteries, which is convenient in that they're easily replaced if you run out of power while you're out and about. We use eneloop rechargeables. All in all a Good bridge camera with X30 zoom and not too much technology. No WiFi link.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I bought this camera after reading all the reviews, and most were pretty good. However the odd complaints people had about the HS20 were well founded. The autofocus does not always work on the subject first time, it sometimes needs a second go, but this is not a major problem. The worst thing is the fact that it hardly ever seems to get the exposure correct, when trying to photograph motorsport action I had to set the compensation to under expose by a stop or two to correct it. It can focus fairly quick so the pictures are pretty good, especially when panning. I used continuous auto focus. The other thing that lets it down is the limited aperture control, only going to F8 is a bit of a let down on a bright day as the speed has to be so high, making it difficult to get any impression of speed. I was photographing drifters and even the spinning rear wheels were frozen in time! Sometimes fast speed is not what we want. It also limits the artistic effects of bluring moving water in waterfalls etc, although I guess a neutral density filter could help with that. I am also surprised by the features and number of settings, far more than I used to have on my OM20 Olympus 35mm, and maybe a few too many for a bridge camera, but I'm sure I'll get the hang of them all eventually. The 30x zoom is fantastic and more than enough to get in close to the action. I love the manual zoom because I can turn the camera off and back on without losing the position and saves a lot of battery power. Incidentally I spent about 6 hours taking pictures and never changed the batteries. I was using Nimh batteries. The camera feels good in the hand and has a quick response, and if using the auto settings it is easy enough to use. so I think despite the little niggles it is a great camera for the money, the zoom is hard to match and top brand cameras like canon etc are way above my budget as it would have to be a full DSLR to get some of the features this Fuji has. It would be good if Fuji could give us an update to make the exposures more accurate, but that is the only thing I would change. Well maybe a higher res viewfinder as it is a bit difficult to judge the focusing accurately when using it rather than the LCD screen.Read full review
Does everything I need as an amateur photographer and a whole lot more. Its very easy to use and the EXR function sorts out automatically the right shooting mode and aperture. Its a great all purpose lens. 4 stars because it does not have a microphone jack socket and the auto focus can be slow when using the telephoto capabilities of the lens.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I bought this camera since I was downgrading from a Canon EOS 500D DSLR and wanted a camera that still has the same functions, but is a little more compact and without the hassle of carrying around a set of lenses. The Fujifilm cameras are the only ones that have the DSLR feel - manual zoom and focus rings. Likes: great lens, very versatile, flash hot shoe, great tilting screen, easy access to the most important functions - ISO, metering, EV corrections Dislikes: very small sensor - almost every picture has visible noise, especially at ISO 400 and higher, limited apperture, battery compartment door feels loose despite the solid build of the rest of the camera, flash TTL support is only for Fuji's flashes Overall the camera is very good for any photography enthusiast, lacking some of the possibilities of a real DSLR, but being much more versatile and of course much cheaper.Read full review
Purchased for my (aging) mum as a first digital camera; produces good shots straight from the box in full auto mode, easy to view pics on TV with HDMI port, and not too bulky or heavy for her, but feels nice to hold in the hand. Now it's a few years old, it's a bargain if you don't need anything more.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Refurbished
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