| Likes |
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- i-Flash system
- Great resolution on big LCD
- Much better body design than F10
- Includes ISO 3200 setting
- Natural Light & With Flash mode useful
- 500-shot battery life
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| Dislikes |
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- Tiny mode dial
- No zoom in movie mode
- Burst only takes 3 shots
- "Picture Stabilization" is NOT image stabilization
- Misleading “manual” mode
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Conclusion
The Fujifilm FinePix F30 has 6.3 megapixels on its Super CCD. The camera’s sensor and imaging processor claim to produce much less noise than the F10, which has already proven itself to produce little noise. The results are not yet final, but we have high expectations for the Fuji F30.
It comes with an ISO 3200 rating and is the first consumer point-and-shoot digital camera to do so. The camera uses this high ISO for some of its 15 scene modes as well. There is a Picture Stabilization mode that uses the 1600 and 3200 ISO settings and fast shutter speeds as well as the Intelligent Flash system that monitors flash output to produce evenly exposed images. There is also a Natural Light mode that is similar to the previous mode but doesn’t use the flash. When users are unsure about which to use, instead of toggling between settings and modes they can access the Natural Light & With Flash mode, which is like a burst mode that switches settings.
The Fujifilm FinePix F30 adds manual functionality to its feature set with the aperture priority and shutter priority modes. The F30 has a 2.5-inch LCD screen with twice the resolution of its predecessor at 230,000 pixels. The digital camera also has a long-lasting battery that can take 500 shots per charge.
So far, the Fujifilm FinePix F30 looks like a strong pocket camera, but stay tuned to DigitalCameraInfo.com for the full review. The FinePix F30 will be available in May for an introductory price of $399.
