Record-breaking, versatile; the Fujifilm FinePix HS20EXR is all this and so much more. This addition to the range of Fujifilm bridge cameras represents the perfect picture taking solution for photographers who want the specification and picture quality of an SLR without the heavy camera bag and huge dent in their bank balance. With a class-leading feature set that includes a EXR CMOS sensor, high speed continuous shooting capability, improved user interface, versatile video functions, 16-megapixel resolution and a 30x zoom lens with advanced anti-blur technologies, the HS20EXR sets standards in bridge camera functionality and performance.

• Intelligent processor
  The camera can recognize 27 scenes including blue sky, green leaves, sunsets and even backlit scenes. According to each scene, camera can set the perfect setting and take the best quality picture automatically. Therefore, all you need to do is to press the shutter and you will get the perfect finish easily. The EXR processor also has the capability to spot and reduce purple color fringing, most common on dark subjects against light backgrounds, and improves the resolution at the corners of an image for more uniform image sharpness. Perhaps the most obvious benefit of the EXR processor, however, is the rich user interface, which employs vector fonts and graphics to dramatically improve the appearance of the menus. Users can enjoy smooth text and icons on the camera's menus, now presented on an LCD screen. For users who struggle to find images on increasingly-large capacity memory cards, improved image searching capabilities will come in very handy. Now, searching through thousands of images can take seconds, not minutes.
• EXR array technology
  The EXR technology adds further versatility by modifying its behavior according to the lighting condition. Users can either let the EXR auto mode to choose the correct setting itself, or pick from three manually selected options: resolution priority mode should be chosen when you're after exceptional image quality. The FinePix HS20EXR uses the full 16-megapixel resolution to produce images that can be printed out at A3 size straight from the camera. High ISO and low noise priority mode is the one to choose in low light conditions where the combination with the BSI sensor makes for superb results. To achieve this, the HS20EXR uses pixel fusion where it doubles the size of the pixels to make them more sensitive to light. Finally, dynamic range priority mode cleverly takes two pictures and combines them to provide a range of up to 1600%. This makes light work of scenes with lots of contrast such as a landscape on a summer's day or a portrait where the light source is behind the subject.
• Keep up with the action, for any conditions
  Thanks to the FinePix HS20EXR's heady mix of sensor and processing technologies, brilliant action shots are possible no matter how fast the subject is moving. Whether you've got the HS20EXR trained on sport, wildlife or just the kids running around, continuous full resolution shooting at 8 frames per second will make sure they're stopped in their tracks. And if that's not fast enough for your needs, how does 11 frames per second at 8-megapixel resolution sound? There's also no need to worry about slow auto focusing or shutter lag conspiring against you; the HS20EXR's contrast AF system takes no longer than 0.16 seconds to focus. So, it's more likely to be human reactions that fail before the camera, but the HS20EXR even has that eventually covered as well with the best frame capture mode. Here, the camera starts recording images from the moment you half-press the shutter release to focus. When you do take a picture, the HS20EXR also capture 8 frames before or after you've taken the shot to make sure you get one perfect image. Friends and family will think you've turned into a professional sports photographer overnight.
• A lens for every application
  With a 30x zoom range covering focal lengths from 24-720 mm, the FinePix HS20EXR really is ready for anything. Boasting high quality Fujinon optics, the mechanical zoom lens is now even easier to operate thanks to a reduction in the size of the integral flashgun. Zooming through the range can be done quickly and precisely to ensure perfect framing for every shot. Using the longer focal lengths can cause camera shake, but the FinePix HS20EXR has the bases covered fighting camera shake on three fronts. First, the sensor moves to counter any hand movements. Second, sensitivity is boosted using Pixel Fusion to allow faster shutter speeds and third, "Advanced anti blur" mode in EXR auto where a sequence of four images are taken and then combined to provide one, to realize shake-free result.
• Make broadcast quality movies
  The FinePix HS20EXR isn't just a camera for shooting stills; it also offers an impressive level of video functionality. By employing the same Pixel Fusion technology as it does for still images, the FinePix HS20EXR delivers high sensitivity with low noise for movie capture in low lighting conditions without the need to resort to additional lighting. Now you can capture the mood of sunsets, interiors and parties and even night safari scenes in both still and movie form. This camera can captures 1920 x 1080p footage at 30 frames per second. Versatility is further increased thanks to the high speed movie options, which include 320 x 112-pixel capture at an incredible 320 frames per second or 640 x 480-pixel capture at an impressive 80 frames per second. With features like this, even the fastest moving subjects can be captured and watched in super-slow motion. Lastly, this camera can save the footage using the H. 264 (MOV) Full HD format with stereo sound. The mainstay of broadcasting and Blu-ray technologies, the H.264 (MOV) format produces file sizes that are smaller and easier to handle than AVI format, plus they're compatible with many applications and websites, making it simple for you to share video content via sites such as YouTube.
• And the improvements don't stop there
  Further enhancements have been made to enhance the user experience and make the FinePix HS20EXR the perfect all in one camera. These include an improved motion panorama mode for simple, high quality 360° image capture, film simulation modes and the provision to accept high capacity SDXC cards. Flash users will be pleased to hear that the HS20EXR also offers TTL flash metering and will be supported by two compatible flashguns.

Added on April 06, 2011