£325 inc VAT Contact • fujifilm.co.uk Read more • tinyurl.com/3b7wpte f t r m FUJIFILM Specification 16Mp digital camera; 1/2in CMOS EXR sensor; 3in 460k dot tilt-adjustable LCD; EVF; f2.8-f11 (wide), f5.6-f11 (telephoto); 30x optical zoom; 1920x1080i video capture (Mpeg4 and H.264); 27-scene EXR mode; RAW/RAW+Jpeg; OIS; pop-up flash; hotshoe; 4 x AA alkaline batteries (Cipa-rated for 350 shots); 131x91x126mm; 635g Fujifilm was among the first camera manufacturers to unveil a 'bridge' camera. Such cameras are smaller than SLRs, have large zooms and take replaceable AA batteries. With four AA batteries inside, the FinePix HS20 is heavy. But it's still not near the weight of a 'proper' digital SLR camera and, at £325, is a lot cheaper than the Canon EOS 550D it's pitched against. While technical wizardry is in greater evidence on complex SLR cameras, here Fujifilm squeezes a 720mm zoom into a frame sub-18cm deep when fully extended. We didn't get great results using this 30x optical super-zoom at its maximum - a magnification of hand judder applies, for a start. But we've seen worse from big-zoom cameras. We had greater concerns with the ISO settings. The HS20 supports ISO 3,200, but we noticed plenty of grain above ISO 400. A plethora of features worked very well. Turn off the auto settings and a panorama mode can be invoked that creates a sweeping effect through 360 degrees. Having a well-lit scene or landscape is thoroughly repaid here; we got disappointing results in low-light conditions. A film effect can be applied to any of the camera's 25 scene modes, which are selected via the EXR option on the top dial. This comes into its own if you choose the black-and-white option. Other dial selections include 'A' (automatic, with choice of aperture), 'P' (program auto exposure), 'S' (automatic, with choice of shutter speed) and 'M' (full manual). A 'C' (custom) and two 'Sp' (special) options let you jump to landscape, portrait or custom settings. Fujifilm offers dynamic range and high-contrast/low-noise options in the menu system, along with a self-timer. Continuous shooting mode is invoked by a separate button on top of the camera. You can also select shutter speed, ISO, white balance and focal length via vertical buttons to the left of the tiltable 3in LCD. This 460k-dot display provides a good indication of results and offers onscreen light metering and ISO previews. Full-HD video can be shot at 30fps, with the function accessible via a dedicated button. There's no slow-mo mode, but you can choose between soft focus, film simulation and dynamic range options. Verdict If you crave features with which to experiment, coupled with plenty of manual control and a compact SLR-like shell, the HS20 is hard to beat.
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