-
Introduction
-
01.Physical Tour
-
02.Components
-
03.Design / Layout
-
04.Modes
-
05.Control Options
-
06.Image Parameters
-
07.Connectivity / Extras
-
08.Overall Impressions
-
09.Conclusion
-
10.Comments
Fujifilm FinePix F30
Previous: Page 1
Physical TourNext: Page 3
Design / LayoutViewfinder
There is no optical viewfinder on the compact Fujifilm F30. Instead, there is a large 2.5-inch LCD screen with 230,000 pixels of resolution. The large size and great resolution make for a great view, so users won’t miss the optical finder. The screen has an accurate 100 percent view of the field, so what’s on the LCD screen will be in the print – nothing more, nothing less. The refresh rate of the LCD screen can be set to 30 fps or 60 fps. After viewing the 60 fps mode, the 30 fps option looks choppy. The viewfinder has all the necessary information, menus and view needed to snap shots.
LCD Screen
The Fujifilm FinePix F30 has a 2.5-inch LCD screen with 230,000 pixels. This is much improved over the F10, which had the same size screen but half the resolution. The screen is coated in Fujifilm’s Clear View Film, which results in low reflection and little glare. This makes it much easier to view on sunny days. Another feature for a sunny day is the brightness adjustment found in the setup menu. Found near the top of the extensive menu, the LCD brightness can be adjusted +/- 5 steps. If users need a brighter LCD fast, the top of the multi-selector brightens the background with one touch. Overall, the screen has a great view and works well in many kinds and levels of lighting.
Flash
The Fujifilm FinePix F30 improved its built-in flash from its predecessor by including new "Intelligent Flash" technology. This i-Flash system measures the distance of a subject as well as the background light, then adjusts its output so it doesn’t wash out subjects. This results in less blown-out foreheads and more natural-looking photographs. The only problem with this system is that the flash is placed in the top right corner of the front, the same territory that the left fingers hang out in. This could cause traffic issues and dark spots in photos when the fingers wander too far south. Pushing the right side of the multi-selector cycles through the flash options: Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, On, Off, Slow Synchro and Red-Eye Reduction + Slow Synchro. The red-eye reduction modes send out about four flashes before the actual picture; eyes will be blinded by the time the picture is taken. The F30’s i-Flash can reach from 2-21.3 ft in wide and 2-11.5 ft in telephoto. It also works in the macro mode, where it illuminates from 1-2.6 ft.
In the Fujifilm FinePix F30’s scene mode selection, there is a Natural Light & With Flash mode that takes two pictures consecutively – one with the flash and one without. When it takes the second shot, it uses a high ISO and fast shutter speed to keep subjects from blurring. The camera shows both images side by side and then saves them to the memory, where users can choose between the two if they wish. This mode lets users take quick shots without having to readjust the dial to get multiple shots to ensure the best exposure. Overall, the flash worked quite well and didn’t blow out subjects.
Zoom Lens The Fujifilm FinePix F30 has a Fujinon 3x zoom lens like the F10. It has just about the same specs as well. Its focal length is 8-24 mm, which is a 36-108mm lens in 35mm format. The F10’s lens had some motor noise and its auto focus system had even more. Most of this is fixed in the F30; there is a tiny bit of focusing noise, but not much else. The zoom toggle is very responsive, and there are about 6 stops in the zoom range. When the camera starts up, it takes about 1.4 seconds for the two segments of the lens to extend from the barrel and snap the first shot. This is better than most compact models, although the competition is catching up.
Shop for the Fujifilm F30
Latest News
& Reviews
-
10-Feb-2012
Nikon Coolpix L810 First Impressions Review
Nikon’s L810 is a AA-powered ultrazoom that somehow manages 26x for under $300. Some cost-cutting efforts have certainly been made, and controls are quite simplified, but for the right user this could be an ideal camera. Read More...
-
10-Feb-2012
Canon PowerShot A810 First Impressions Review
Designed for absolute novice point-and-shooters, the $109 A810 holds up the bottom-end of the PowerShot lineup. Read More...
Top Rated Point & Shoots
-

$459.991Panasonic Lumix FZ150
Excellent image quality, speedy performance, and a great design add up to the best superzoom that has ever graced our labs. That distinction seems to change hands every week, but trust us when we say that the FZ150 is a truly great camera. Read full 16-part review
$459.99TypesAny Zoom3,5.13.1x to 5x Zoom5.1,105.1x to 9.9x Zoom10,10x & Larger ZoomAny Megapixels0,8< 8 Megapixels8,108 to 10 Megapixels10,> 10 Megapixels -

$378.892Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
Canon's SX30 got a CMOS makeover that resulted in the SX40 HS, an impressive ultrazoom that captures beautiful shots in almost any scenario. Read full 16-part review
$378.89TypesAny Zoom3,5.13.1x to 5x Zoom5.1,105.1x to 9.9x Zoom10,10x & Larger ZoomAny Megapixels0,8< 8 Megapixels8,108 to 10 Megapixels10,> 10 Megapixels -

$427.953Sony Cyber-shot HX100V
This professionally-geared ultrazoom offers some of the best color accuracy we've ever seen. It's a shame the other scores weren't quite so strong. Read full 16-part review
$427.95TypesUltra-ZoomAny Zoom3,5.13.1x to 5x Zoom5.1,105.1x to 9.9x Zoom10,10x & Larger ZoomAny Megapixels0,8< 8 Megapixels8,108 to 10 Megapixels10,> 10 Megapixels16.8 MP -

$314.954Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Panasonic resists the urge to cram more megapixels and more focal length into their latest ultrazoom. The FZ47 instead focuses on image quality and features, resulting in an incredibly strong camera that we loved shooting with. Read full 16-part review
$314.95TypesAny Zoom3,5.13.1x to 5x Zoom5.1,105.1x to 9.9x Zoom10,10x & Larger ZoomAny Megapixels0,8< 8 Megapixels8,108 to 10 Megapixels10,> 10 Megapixels -

$417.005Canon PowerShot S100
Canon's PowerShot S100 improves on the popular S95 and takes its place at the top of the point-and-shoot food chain. Read full 16-part review
$417.00TypesAny Zoom3,5.13.1x to 5x Zoom5.1,105.1x to 9.9x Zoom10,10x & Larger ZoomAny Megapixels0,8< 8 Megapixels8,108 to 10 Megapixels10,> 10 Megapixels
Features
-
DigitalCameraInfo New Year's Giveaway
Check back every day for the rest of 2011 to see what we’re adding to the grand prize package. It all starts with the Sony NEX-5N and ends with over $4000 in prizes! Read More...
-
DigitalCameraInfo.com 2011 Select Awards
After a year of tireless testing and deliberation, we’ve made our selections for the very best cameras of 2011. Read More...
(add your own)