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# Full HD 1080i video with stereo sound 10MP BSI CMOS sensor for low-light clarity 30x Fujinon manual optical zoom Fujifilm FinePix HS10 10 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 30x Wide Angle Optical Zoom and 3-Inch LCD

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## Summary

> 📷 Zoom beyond limits, shoot beyond expectations!

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- **What is this?** Fujifilm FinePix HS10 10 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 30x Wide Angle Optical Zoom and 3-Inch LCD by fujifilm
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## Key Features

- • **Unmatched Zoom Power:** Capture every detail from sweeping landscapes to distant wildlife with the precision of a 30x Fujinon manual optical zoom lens.
- • **Versatile Creative Modes:** From Motion Panorama to Super High Speed Movie (1000fps), unleash your creativity with unique shooting options that stand out.
- • **Crystal-Clear Low-Light Shots:** 10MP BSI CMOS sensor boosts sensitivity by 200%, delivering sharp, noise-free images even in challenging lighting.
- • **Pro-Level Image Stabilization:** Triple Image Stabilization technology ensures blur-free photos and videos, even at full zoom or on the move.
- • **DSLR Feel, Compact Convenience:** Ergonomic glass-reinforced nylon body with tactile manual controls and a tilting 3-inch LCD for professional handling on the go.

## Overview

The Fujifilm FinePix HS10 is a powerhouse bridge camera featuring a 10MP BSI CMOS sensor, a class-leading 30x Fujinon manual optical zoom (24-720mm equivalent), and advanced Triple Image Stabilization. Designed for serious photographers craving DSLR-like control without the bulk, it offers full HD 1080i video with stereo sound, a high-contrast tilting 3-inch LCD, and innovative modes like Motion Panorama and Super High Speed Movie. Its rugged yet lightweight body, combined with AA battery convenience, makes it perfect for professionals and enthusiasts who demand versatility, image quality, and creative freedom in a single compact package.

## Description

Product Description Fujifilm FinePix HS10 - 10MP BSI CMOS, Fujinon 30x Wide Optical Zoom (24 - 720mm), 3.0" High Contrast Tilting LCD. Other features include: Face Detection w/ Red Eye Removal, Face Recognition, Tracking Auto Focus, Triple Image Stabilization, Full Resolution Continuous Shooting at 10fps, High Sensitivity 6400 ISO, 6 Scene - SR Auto Automatic Scene Recognition, HD Movie 1080i w/Stereo Sound, Super High Speed Movie Mode Captures 1000fps, Motion Panorama Mode, Motion Removal Mode, Multi-Motion Capture, 4-AA Batteries. From the Manufacturer Serious photographers seeking the versatility and performance of a DSLR system without the bulk or expense now have the perfect solution in the shape of the new Fujifilm FinePix HS10. The latest addition to Fujifilm's award-winning range of big zoom 'bridge' cameras offers an unprecedented feature set that combines a powerful Fujinon 30x (24-720mm equivalent) manual optical zoom lens with sophisticated photographic controls, advanced functionality and DSLR-like handling in a single compact, affordable unit. FinePix HS10 Highlights Powerful Lens With a range that would require at least two or three bulky lenses on an SLR to capture the same zoom capabilities, the FinePix HS10's built-in Fujinon 30x Wide-Telephoto zoom lens encompasses nearly every photographic requirement in a single compact unit. Furthermore, because the lens and body on the FinePix HS10 are built as a closed unit, it eliminates the possibility of dust on the image sensor. 30x optical zoom in action. The twist-barrel manual zoom control enables the photographer to make precision adjustments, and zooming is faster and more accurate than comparable powered zoom lenses in the same class of camera. The class-leading Fujinon 30x optical zoom covers a uniquely versatile 24-720mm (equivalent on a 35mm camera) range from true wide-angle to ultra telephoto. From sweeping landscapes, interiors and large group shots to distant sports or wildlife action, the FinePix HS10 can handle nearly any photographic challenge. In addition to the impressive zoom capabilities, the Fujinon lens ensures optical quality across the entire range. Fujinon lenses are acclaimed by photographers, broadcasters (as the world's leading manufacturer of television camera lenses) and industrial users across the globe. Fujinon lenses are also used in orbital satellites to capture high-resolution photos of the surface of the moon. Triple Image Stabilization Triple Image Stabilization combines a mechanically stabilized CMOS sensor with high ISO sensitivities and advanced multi-frame digital stabilization for total anti-blur protection. Together these technologies reduce the blurring effect of both handshake and subject movement to provide sharp, clean and clear results even at the longest zoom settings or in the most challenging lighting conditions. High Speed, High Definition Capturing action with the FinePix HS10 is so easy it feels like cheating. Whether you're shooting stills or movie clips, the FinePix HS10's cutting-edge sensor and processing technologies open up a range of high speed capture modes and unique shooting possibilities. While shooting sports action or wildlife, or simply trying to keep up with fast-moving children, the FinePix HS10 will give users an edge with up to 10 frames-per-second of high speed continuous shooting* at the maximum 10-MegaPixel setting. The FinePix HS10's unique Best Frame Capture Mode means users don't need the reactions of a pro sports photographer to get professional results either; in this mode the camera continuously records images from the moment the focus is activated, then saves up to eight shots captured before the shutter button is released. Capture up to 10 frames per second. The FinePix HS10 also features a full HD movie mode (1080i) with stereo sound, and the camera's mini HDMI output allows users to easily display ultra clear high definition photographs and movies on high definition televisions. A new Super High Speed Movie function can freeze action and capture breathtaking movies at up to 1000 frames per second for amazing slow-motion movies that reveal the hidden world of events that normally occur in the blink of an eye. *10 fps up to 8 shots Advanced Modes, Limitless Expression The FinePix HS10 boasts several unique features and modes designed to expand shooting possibilities and to take the work out of creating genuinely eye-catching images. Motion Panorama Mode Captures an ultra-wide panoramic view in a single sweeping shot. As the camera pans across the scene (left/right or up/down), the FinePix HS10 captures a series of shots in rapid succession. The shots are then stitched in-camera to produce a seamless panorama. Motion Remover Mode Remove moving subjects from your shots. This mode captures 5 images of a scene in quick succession; the five images are then analyzed and combined in-camera to produce a single image** where anything moving in the scene is removed. Multi-Motion Capture Mode Previously only possible with highly specialized equipment, this mode captures 5 images of a moving subject in rapid succession and combines them into a single composite image** containing multiple sharply-captured views of the subject motion. Multi-Frame Image Stabilization Combines high and low ISO exposures of the scene being photographed to reduce blur caused by camera shake without significantly increasing image noise. The FinePix HS10 also sports the remarkable 'Pro Low Light' mode, first seen on the FinePix S200EXR, which combines several exposures into a single image for ultra-low noise output in low light. ** 2-megapixel output image Remove moving subjects from your shots. Low Light Performance Thanks to Fujifilm's award-winning sensor and processing technologies FinePix cameras have become market leaders in low-light performance, setting the standard for high sensitivity, low noise results in the most challenging shooting conditions. The FinePix HS10's BSI-CMOS sensor continues this tradition with an innovative new design that significantly increases the light gathering ability of every pixel, resulting in a 200 percent increase in sensitivity over a conventional CMOS sensor. Combined with Fujifilm's image processing expertise the new sensor produces stunning richly detailed low noise images, even when shooting in very low light. The HS10's CMOS sensor delivers amazing low-light performance. The improved sensitivity isn't just for taking noise-free photographs at night: it also allows the use of high shutter speeds in daylight required when shooting at telephoto end of the FinePix HS10's 30x optical zoom, or when attempting to capture fast-moving subjects. Photographers no longer need to worry about blurred pictures with such a long telephoto as they can rely on the FinePix HS10 to produce clear, sharp output even at higher ISO settings. A True Photographer's Camera As well as a range of advanced automatic functions--including Fujifilm's acclaimed SR Auto mode--and scene modes designed to produce perfect 'point and shoot' results, the FinePix HS10 sports a full complement of sophisticated manual and semi-automatic shooting modes and photographic controls. The extensive external controls give the more advanced photographer direct access to virtually every control they will need for uninterrupted shooting, and the body includes dedicated command buttons for quick and easy key functions such as ISO, white balance, focus and metering. The large command dial, manual focus ring, twist and zoom lens barrel, bright, clear electronic viewfinder, high quality tilting LCD screen and deep hand grip ensure the FinePix HS10 handles at least as well as a digital SLR, despite its compact dimensions. AA batteries (ships with alkaline) provide excellent performance (up to 300 shots with Alkaline batteries) combined with the convenience of a universally available format when shooting for extended periods away from main power. Additional Features'Super Intelligent' Flash: The FinePix HS10 offers a flash control system which efficiently controls the level of flash for a given exposure to produce beautifully balanced flash illumination across the foreground and background. Gone are the ugly washout shots where the subject is blasted with light and the background dark and unexposed. Super Intelligent Flash is most useful in macro photography where the contrast between subject and background can be especially challenging, but is also effective for night and backlit photography. 3.0-inch High-Contrast Tilting LCD and Electronic View Finder: The FinePix HS10 is fitted with a high contrast 230K-pixel 3.0-inch LCD and Electronic View Finder. To improve user interaction with the camera, Fujifilm for the first time has included a clever sensor to the side of the EVF (Electronic Viewfinder) that automatically switches the picture between the EVF and the LCD screen when the eye is withdrawn. Face Detection and Automatic Red-eye Removal: To provide perfectly exposed and focused portrait shots, the FinePix HS10 is fitted with Fujifilm's latest Face Detection technology which is able to track up to 10 faces simultaneously, at almost any angle to the camera. The system instantly corrects red-eye and then saves both the original and the corrected image file automatically. Combined RAW/JPEG shooting: The FinePix HS10 has the ability to shoot both a RAW and JPEG shot simultaneously. RAW is for ultimate quality shots via post processing, JPEG is for great quality with no need for further post-production work.

Review: HS10: An Impressive Camera - I've wanted a new camera for a long time. The last camera I purchased for myself was a Sony DSC-V1, a 5MP, 4X that was pretty impressive when it was new; but that was years ago. Of course, I lusted after DSLR's, but knew they were unaffordable for me. So recently, I decided to check out the "bridge" camera segment. My first object of interest was a Panasonic FZ35. It was well-enough reviewed, but I decided to keep looking. I really wanted a flash hot-shoe and manual zoom ring. These features led me to the Fujifilm S200EXR. It seemed to be "the one". Again, it was well-reviewed, but the challenge was to find one from a reputable dealer. While I was looking for one, I came across a mention of the HS10. But everybody knows that 30X lenses are full of compromises, right? Then, I saw a review on The Register's website ([...]), and decided to have a look. When I finished reading, my camera situation had changed. At least on paper, the HS10 appeared to be everything I was looking for, with a whopper lens, at an affordable price. With some reluctance I ordered the HS10, knowing that I could return it and order the S200EXR if I wanted to. I received it about a week and a half after ordering (free shipping), and happily dug into the camera. Two things impressed me immediately: the camera body and controls felt very well done, and of course the lens. Holy cow, what a lens! F5.6 at full zoom, with no barrel distortion that I could tell. And, the manual zoom ring is nice to use. Now, there have been some complaints in reviews about the zoom ring's placement, in relation to the onboard flash. It is true, the flash housing extends about halfway over the zoom ring. However, with a proper camera grip, your non-shooting hand will be supporting the camera body and lens from underneath. Therefore, you can zoom in and out unimpeded. And about the camera's "feel", it is much nicer than most entry level DSLR's. The body is glass-reinforced nylon, which feels very solid. And the controls all have a wonderful tactile feel. Trust me, I'm OCD about this. Even the Nikon D90 I played with doesn't have as nice a tactile feel. So far, I've used the camera just about every day since I've received it. So, here are more impressions, both good and bad: * You can't run out of zoom. I haven't encountered a single situation where I thought, "If I just had a little more..." However, auto-focus performance isn't great at the long end of the lens. YMMV. * A flash hot-shoe is good, but the HS10 communicates with it at a fairly primitive level. Then again, my flash is quite old, so a modern flash may integrate better than mine does. * The controls are about as logical as they can be. Nothing has stood out to me as being poorly-placed. The level of control over the camera is exceptional; people used to DSLR's will not be underwhelmed, but novices can put it in auto and they won't be overwhelmed. * Connectivity is good, but I hate proprietary USB plugs. What's wrong with Mini USB? And, the supplied cord is staggeringly short. Come on, Fuji, give us a better cord. * AA batteries are good. They're far more useful to me than proprietary batteries, even if they last longer. I don't worry about having to replace an unobtanium battery, and Sanyo Eneloop AA cells work extremely well. * The 3" display is nice. I understand the Nikon P100 has far higher resolution on its screen, but the HS10's is adequate. Not great, but adequate. The tilt feature is really nice to have, and the screen is useable in bright sunlight, as long as you position it correctly. The viewfinder is reminiscent of one on an old video camera I have, which isn't saying much. An eyecup would be really nice, but every additional doodad would push the cost of the camera up. * The camera's speed is more P&S than DSLR. I haven't tried all the permutations of auto-focus functionality, but Single AF doesn't seem to be as fast as the competition. And, shot-to-shot times are not great. (Putting the camera into Continuous AF should speed things up, but also drains the batteries faster.) And, manual focus has been pretty much useless so far. Maybe I'm missing something. * The high-speed shooting modes are pretty neat, but somewhat difficult to master. I've gotten amazing results, but far more duds, at least so far. As I get more familiar with everything, the consistency of good shots should increase. * Now, about image quality: So far, I've just shot in JPEG, and have not tried RAW. There is natural artifacting in JPEG, because of the compression. Also understand, a camera can not *improve* a subject, just detract from it. So the goal is to give as exact a representation of the subject as possible. That being said, this camera does well at "getting out of the way" of the image. It's focus and exposure have been dead on, for the most part. And the lens has not detracted from image quality, at least that I can tell. I can't discern any distortion or color deviation at any focal length. That's a remarkable achievement for such an ambitious lens. At full image resolution there is a little mottling of detail, but that may be a result of JPEG compression. But, I have taken shots that still show good detail at full size. Again, YMMV. In conclusion, this camera should not be confused with a DSLR in terms of overall image quality. The sensor is very nice, but very small. This, to me, is probably my biggest gripe with the camera. However, to use a larger sensor would dramatically raise the cost of manufacturing, and the end user price. To achieve the same level of zoom (range and quality) with a DSLR body and sensor you would have to purchase a thousand-dollar lens, give or take. So, compromises are inevitable. But I think Fuji has wrung a LOT of performance out of a small sensor, and has succeeded in producing a very capable camera for all but the most demanding users. I am very satisfied, and am looking forward to many years of enjoyment from this camera.
Review: Talented Camera, Great Pictures! - PROS Full manual control Sensible and usable scene modes Sweep panoramas Tilting LCD RAW capture Very good dynamic range Manual zoom Tremendous focal range Minimal lens distortion Near-nonexistent chromatic aberrations EVF/LCD auto switch Hi-def, stereo movies Good low-light performance CONS Autofocus not always accurate Lens flare and haloing sometimes a problem Frustrating macros Slow shot-to-shot times, especially RAW Jerky video zoom LCD hard to see in bright light Pathetic electronic viewfinder Dynamic Range setting limited to higher ISOs Large movie files No printed advanced manual I'm a semi-professional photographer who shoots most often in manual mode, and I purchased the HS10 primarily for outdoor stills. There are a couple of grandkids that preempt scenic beauty, though, so I have some experience shooting people, as well. I've had the HS10 for five months now, and it's been a love-hate relationship every step of the way. The HS10 is not as fun to use as some others I've owned, but for its convenience factor and image quality alone, the compromises are worth it. I simply cannot always use my D-SLR in the desert. This camera takes the best pictures of any ultrazoom I've used, and that's what it's all about, isn't it? Getting great pictures. Admittedly, if I were to put the camera down when I hit a snag and headed for my laptop to read the advanced manual, I'd probably be much more at ease with the HS10. But there's the rub--when I'm outdoors shooting, the laptop's not within reach. So, despite having shot several thousand photos with it, I know I'm still not using this camera to its fullest potential. Even when I do have my laptop handy, to my tastes the PDF format is an unsatisfactory way to study camera settings. When the HS10 delivers, it knocks it all the way out of the park. I'm very, very pleased with the landscapes I've taken--in bright light, low light, contrasty light or muted light. Colors are pretty faithful, contrast is excellent, and images are clear, both corner-to-corner and edge-to-edge. At the shortest focal length, photos are razor sharp, and at the long end of the zoom, they're nice and clear to just shy of the 30X limit. And the colored fringing that plagued my Canon PowerShot S and SX series models is practically nonexistent. So are lens distortions (that is, unless you shoot RAW only--then you see pretty quickly how well the camera processes JPEGs, eliminating those nasty little niggles). Portraits are less great, and macro photography is something I've almost given up on. It's not that the camera can't handle people--it just can't figure out what to do about their skin! And in macro mode, unless the background is practically a featureless plane, that's where the camera tends to focus. No matter how obvious the subject might seem to the eye. I've not used the various Scene modes very frequently and some of the more gimmicky features not at all. But the times I've ventured outside PASM, I've been quite pleased with the results. Given its own head, this camera knows what to do. White balance is sort of a squirrelly proposition. For the first time in years I find that the auto WB setting is often the best selection. Not always...it's a good idea to run through the options every time the light changes, because what worked before just might not be the best from another angle. Indoors is the trickiest--there really isn't a setting that faithfully reproduces colors under artificial lighting. However, it's not that far off the mark, and, overall, indoor shots are quite pleasing. If you're a pixel peeper, you'll discover that at about 50% magnification noise and artifacts show up in the images, even at the lowest ISOs. At 100% magnification it's pretty much a mine field. However, viewed at lower magnifications, images are crisp and natural looking. It's a rare incident that I need a photo printed at 100% magnification or even 33%. The LCD is very difficult to see outdoors, and the EVF is at best mediocre--distorted and full of rainbows and haloing. And that's why the HS10 is less fun to use than previous cameras I've owned. Because most of my shooting is done outside, I too frequently find viewing the subject a struggle. However, that tilting LCD is mighty handy for overhead and low-level shots, and I really have enjoyed the feature that automatically switches the LCD off and the EVF on as I raise the camera to my eye. As others have mentioned in their reviews, the resolution of the LCD is too low for the manual focus feature to be of much benefit. But it's better than nothing at all when you're on your knees trying to get the dandelion in focus and not the grass behind it. I've grabbed some nice video clips with the HS10; there's some jerking as the lens zooms, and there's sometimes a jello effect, but the camera autofocuses quickly on its subject(s) and tracks well. There ARE better hybrid camera options for videos. My husband has a Nikon P100 that videos circles around my HS10--but my camera takes much better stills, and that's exactly what I bought it for. Not a single shooting session goes by that at some point I don't hiss, "I'm selling this and getting something I can use!" And not a single session goes by that I don't exult, "What is a GREAT camera!" Go figure. Hey, I've still got it. It's the one that I grab the most. And I reckon that pretty much tells the tale.

## Features

- 3.0-inch High-Contrast Tilting LCD and Electronic View Finder
- Triple Image Stabilization , Super Intelligent Flash
- Fujinon 30x (24-720mm equivalent) manual optical zoom lens; 24-720mm (equivalent on a 35mm camera) range from true wide-angle to ultra telephoto
- 10-megapixel CMOS image sensor for superior low-light performance and photo-quality, poster-sized prints
- HD movie mode with stereo sound and mini HDMI output
- HD movie mode with stereo sound; mini HDMI output
- Triple Image Stabilization; 'Super Intelligent' Flash

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0035WTVZA |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #387,938 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #3,495 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (186) |
| Date First Available | June 2, 2010 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.47 pounds |
| Item model number | B0035WTVZA |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Fujifilm |
| Product Dimensions | 5.16 x 4.96 x 3.58 inches |

## Product Details

- **Aspect Ratio:** 16:9
- **Compatible Mountings:** Fujifilm FinePix
- **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 100
- **Image Stabilization:** Sensor-shift
- **Maximum Aperture:** 3.5 Millimeters
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 720 Millimeters
- **Metering Description:** Evaluative
- **Optical Zoom:** 30 x
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** CMOS
- **Supported File Format:** JPEG, RAW

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can you buy more lenses for this?**
A: No.. This zoom lens is fixed and impossible to remove. So any lenses can not be changeable.

**Q: Can you add filters or lens attachments?**
A: I got a used one a while back. You can totally use filters, lens hoods, etc. with this camera! The diameter needed for these parts is 58mm. The only thing you can't do with this is change out the lens type, but with the incredible zoom and macro modes it hasn't been a problem for me. :)

**Q: Is this camera Bluetooth enabled?**
A: I’ve had this camera for 5 years and it was not Bluetooth capable.

**Q: can audio be input externally with a microphone?**
A: Yes it's possible, although audio quality will be better using an external recorder. The camera is best suited for stills, with video features being secondary.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ HS10: An Impressive Camera
*by E***T on July 3, 2010*

I've wanted a new camera for a long time. The last camera I purchased for myself was a Sony DSC-V1, a 5MP, 4X that was pretty impressive when it was new; but that was years ago. Of course, I lusted after DSLR's, but knew they were unaffordable for me. So recently, I decided to check out the "bridge" camera segment. My first object of interest was a Panasonic FZ35. It was well-enough reviewed, but I decided to keep looking. I really wanted a flash hot-shoe and manual zoom ring. These features led me to the Fujifilm S200EXR. It seemed to be "the one". Again, it was well-reviewed, but the challenge was to find one from a reputable dealer. While I was looking for one, I came across a mention of the HS10. But everybody knows that 30X lenses are full of compromises, right? Then, I saw a review on The Register's website ([...]), and decided to have a look. When I finished reading, my camera situation had changed. At least on paper, the HS10 appeared to be everything I was looking for, with a whopper lens, at an affordable price. With some reluctance I ordered the HS10, knowing that I could return it and order the S200EXR if I wanted to. I received it about a week and a half after ordering (free shipping), and happily dug into the camera. Two things impressed me immediately: the camera body and controls felt very well done, and of course the lens. Holy cow, what a lens! F5.6 at full zoom, with no barrel distortion that I could tell. And, the manual zoom ring is nice to use. Now, there have been some complaints in reviews about the zoom ring's placement, in relation to the onboard flash. It is true, the flash housing extends about halfway over the zoom ring. However, with a proper camera grip, your non-shooting hand will be supporting the camera body and lens from underneath. Therefore, you can zoom in and out unimpeded. And about the camera's "feel", it is much nicer than most entry level DSLR's. The body is glass-reinforced nylon, which feels very solid. And the controls all have a wonderful tactile feel. Trust me, I'm OCD about this. Even the Nikon D90 I played with doesn't have as nice a tactile feel. So far, I've used the camera just about every day since I've received it. So, here are more impressions, both good and bad: * You can't run out of zoom. I haven't encountered a single situation where I thought, "If I just had a little more..." However, auto-focus performance isn't great at the long end of the lens. YMMV. * A flash hot-shoe is good, but the HS10 communicates with it at a fairly primitive level. Then again, my flash is quite old, so a modern flash may integrate better than mine does. * The controls are about as logical as they can be. Nothing has stood out to me as being poorly-placed. The level of control over the camera is exceptional; people used to DSLR's will not be underwhelmed, but novices can put it in auto and they won't be overwhelmed. * Connectivity is good, but I hate proprietary USB plugs. What's wrong with Mini USB? And, the supplied cord is staggeringly short. Come on, Fuji, give us a better cord. * AA batteries are good. They're far more useful to me than proprietary batteries, even if they last longer. I don't worry about having to replace an unobtanium battery, and Sanyo Eneloop AA cells work extremely well. * The 3" display is nice. I understand the Nikon P100 has far higher resolution on its screen, but the HS10's is adequate. Not great, but adequate. The tilt feature is really nice to have, and the screen is useable in bright sunlight, as long as you position it correctly. The viewfinder is reminiscent of one on an old video camera I have, which isn't saying much. An eyecup would be really nice, but every additional doodad would push the cost of the camera up. * The camera's speed is more P&S than DSLR. I haven't tried all the permutations of auto-focus functionality, but Single AF doesn't seem to be as fast as the competition. And, shot-to-shot times are not great. (Putting the camera into Continuous AF should speed things up, but also drains the batteries faster.) And, manual focus has been pretty much useless so far. Maybe I'm missing something. * The high-speed shooting modes are pretty neat, but somewhat difficult to master. I've gotten amazing results, but far more duds, at least so far. As I get more familiar with everything, the consistency of good shots should increase. * Now, about image quality: So far, I've just shot in JPEG, and have not tried RAW. There is natural artifacting in JPEG, because of the compression. Also understand, a camera can not *improve* a subject, just detract from it. So the goal is to give as exact a representation of the subject as possible. That being said, this camera does well at "getting out of the way" of the image. It's focus and exposure have been dead on, for the most part. And the lens has not detracted from image quality, at least that I can tell. I can't discern any distortion or color deviation at any focal length. That's a remarkable achievement for such an ambitious lens. At full image resolution there is a little mottling of detail, but that may be a result of JPEG compression. But, I have taken shots that still show good detail at full size. Again, YMMV. In conclusion, this camera should not be confused with a DSLR in terms of overall image quality. The sensor is very nice, but very small. This, to me, is probably my biggest gripe with the camera. However, to use a larger sensor would dramatically raise the cost of manufacturing, and the end user price. To achieve the same level of zoom (range and quality) with a DSLR body and sensor you would have to purchase a thousand-dollar lens, give or take. So, compromises are inevitable. But I think Fuji has wrung a LOT of performance out of a small sensor, and has succeeded in producing a very capable camera for all but the most demanding users. I am very satisfied, and am looking forward to many years of enjoyment from this camera.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Talented Camera, Great Pictures!
*by P***G on December 14, 2010*

PROS Full manual control Sensible and usable scene modes Sweep panoramas Tilting LCD RAW capture Very good dynamic range Manual zoom Tremendous focal range Minimal lens distortion Near-nonexistent chromatic aberrations EVF/LCD auto switch Hi-def, stereo movies Good low-light performance CONS Autofocus not always accurate Lens flare and haloing sometimes a problem Frustrating macros Slow shot-to-shot times, especially RAW Jerky video zoom LCD hard to see in bright light Pathetic electronic viewfinder Dynamic Range setting limited to higher ISOs Large movie files No printed advanced manual I'm a semi-professional photographer who shoots most often in manual mode, and I purchased the HS10 primarily for outdoor stills. There are a couple of grandkids that preempt scenic beauty, though, so I have some experience shooting people, as well. I've had the HS10 for five months now, and it's been a love-hate relationship every step of the way. The HS10 is not as fun to use as some others I've owned, but for its convenience factor and image quality alone, the compromises are worth it. I simply cannot always use my D-SLR in the desert. This camera takes the best pictures of any ultrazoom I've used, and that's what it's all about, isn't it? Getting great pictures. Admittedly, if I were to put the camera down when I hit a snag and headed for my laptop to read the advanced manual, I'd probably be much more at ease with the HS10. But there's the rub--when I'm outdoors shooting, the laptop's not within reach. So, despite having shot several thousand photos with it, I know I'm still not using this camera to its fullest potential. Even when I do have my laptop handy, to my tastes the PDF format is an unsatisfactory way to study camera settings. When the HS10 delivers, it knocks it all the way out of the park. I'm very, very pleased with the landscapes I've taken--in bright light, low light, contrasty light or muted light. Colors are pretty faithful, contrast is excellent, and images are clear, both corner-to-corner and edge-to-edge. At the shortest focal length, photos are razor sharp, and at the long end of the zoom, they're nice and clear to just shy of the 30X limit. And the colored fringing that plagued my Canon PowerShot S and SX series models is practically nonexistent. So are lens distortions (that is, unless you shoot RAW only--then you see pretty quickly how well the camera processes JPEGs, eliminating those nasty little niggles). Portraits are less great, and macro photography is something I've almost given up on. It's not that the camera can't handle people--it just can't figure out what to do about their skin! And in macro mode, unless the background is practically a featureless plane, that's where the camera tends to focus. No matter how obvious the subject might seem to the eye. I've not used the various Scene modes very frequently and some of the more gimmicky features not at all. But the times I've ventured outside PASM, I've been quite pleased with the results. Given its own head, this camera knows what to do. White balance is sort of a squirrelly proposition. For the first time in years I find that the auto WB setting is often the best selection. Not always...it's a good idea to run through the options every time the light changes, because what worked before just might not be the best from another angle. Indoors is the trickiest--there really isn't a setting that faithfully reproduces colors under artificial lighting. However, it's not that far off the mark, and, overall, indoor shots are quite pleasing. If you're a pixel peeper, you'll discover that at about 50% magnification noise and artifacts show up in the images, even at the lowest ISOs. At 100% magnification it's pretty much a mine field. However, viewed at lower magnifications, images are crisp and natural looking. It's a rare incident that I need a photo printed at 100% magnification or even 33%. The LCD is very difficult to see outdoors, and the EVF is at best mediocre--distorted and full of rainbows and haloing. And that's why the HS10 is less fun to use than previous cameras I've owned. Because most of my shooting is done outside, I too frequently find viewing the subject a struggle. However, that tilting LCD is mighty handy for overhead and low-level shots, and I really have enjoyed the feature that automatically switches the LCD off and the EVF on as I raise the camera to my eye. As others have mentioned in their reviews, the resolution of the LCD is too low for the manual focus feature to be of much benefit. But it's better than nothing at all when you're on your knees trying to get the dandelion in focus and not the grass behind it. I've grabbed some nice video clips with the HS10; there's some jerking as the lens zooms, and there's sometimes a jello effect, but the camera autofocuses quickly on its subject(s) and tracks well. There ARE better hybrid camera options for videos. My husband has a Nikon P100 that videos circles around my HS10--but my camera takes much better stills, and that's exactly what I bought it for. Not a single shooting session goes by that at some point I don't hiss, "I'm selling this and getting something I can use!" And not a single session goes by that I don't exult, "What is a GREAT camera!" Go figure. Hey, I've still got it. It's the one that I grab the most. And I reckon that pretty much tells the tale.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by H***S on March 5, 2014*

I bought this camera on pre-order because I have had much success with the Fuji line in the past. This is a great camera even after four years of very heavy use. My only complaint with this camera is with the white balance inside very large rooms. It seems like a small issue, but for professional use, this camera is great for video and outdoor use, and for home photography, but in large halls, the white balance seems to turn to yellow.

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