Fuji FinePix HS25 EXR Digital Camera

The FUJIFILM FinePix HS25EXR Digital Camera has many qualities comparable to high-end DSLR cameras. From a powerful 30x zoom lens with manual focus to an electronic viewfinder to full 1080p HD video capture, the HS25EXR is one budget-friendly camera that's out to impress. When you add in the copious amount of auto shooting modes, and creative functions, like Fuji's Film Simulation mode, the 25EXR is more than worthy of your attention. What's more, it's powered by AA batteries - a readily available power source that's both economical and easily obtained.

The f/2.8 24mm Super EBC Fujinon lens gives you a 35mm equivalent focal range of 24-720mm. That large range gives you the flexibility to shoot everything from 1cm Super Macro images to far, far-off telephoto subjects. The lens also sports a manual zoom barrel to make the most of the 30x telephoto optical zoom range. The camera also sports 60x Intelligent Digital Zoom, which is controlled by the Fn (Function) button. Additional highlights of the lens include an 11 group and 15 element configuration with a Super Electron Beam Coating (EBC) which reduces ghosting, flare, and purple fringe.

The HS25EXR, of course, also features image stabilization for clear shots that are free from the effects of hand-shake. The CMOS Shift stabilization works together with a high ISO for great shots, even at the full 30x zoom. Advanced Anti Blur (in EXR AUTO mode) provides an added boost by using Multi Frame technology to layer 4 shots into a single, blur-free image. None of this would mean much however, if it weren't for the 16Mp 1/2" BSI EXR CMOS sensor, which can be considered the heart of the camera. According to FUJIFILM, this sensor is effectively three sensors in one, providing high resolution, wide dynamic range, and high sensitivity and low noise. Helping the sensor out would be the EXR processor. This dual CPU/EXR Core tool efficiently processes files and powers features like Intelligent Scene Recognition, fast start-up, and others.

As previously mentioned, the HS25EXR has an electronic viewfinder, in addition to a 3.0" tilting LCD monitor. The viewfinder features an Eye Sensor which automatically switches the display from the LCD to the viewfinder when you bring the camera to your eye. The tilting 3.0" LCD boasts the ability to angle high (45° downward angle) and low (90° upward angle) for more flexible shooting. It also has a high 1:1100 contrast and features Sunlight Mode for accurate viewing, even in bright conditions. Additional LCD features include the histogram display, vector graphics, and the direct shooting command buttons to the left of the screen.

Other design considerations include a one-touch movie record button, for no-fuss video capture, angled mode and command dials, a rubber coating for a secure grip on the camera, and the Fn button, which can be programmed for shortcuts to frequently used functions. The camera also has an easy access memory slot that accepts the compatible SD/SDHC and SDXC memory cards needed for recording files. Even when the HS25EXR is mounted to a tripod, the slot can be accessed. In addition, optional accessories, such as a lens hood, remote release, and compatible TTL flashes can be added to the camera as well for even more versatility when shooting.

Along with a bevy of auto shooting functions - most notably all those that fall under the EXR AUTO mode - the HS25EXR also gives you the option to utilize bracketing functions. Film Simulation Bracketing, AE Bracketing, and Dynamic Range Bracketing all give you more opportunities to nail the shot. Film Bracketing will produce PROVIA, Velvia, and ASTIA styled shots - that have the look of Fuji's famed films - while AE Bracketing captures three frames with varying exposure ranges. Dynamic Range Bracketing produces three images, each in a different dynamic range (100%, 200%, and 400%). Numerous other modes - such as Motion Panorama 360, Pro Focus mode with face detection, and Pro Low-Light mode - also enhance the benefits of this camera as well.

Salient Features for Fuji FinePix HS25EXR Digital Camera

24-720mm Fujinon 30x Optical Zoom and Super Macro Mode
The bright, high-precision Fujinon lens boasts a maximum aperture of f/2.8 and an optical zoom range from wide-angle 24mm to 30x telephoto, while a remarkable 1cm Super Macro Mode opens up creative opportunities right under your eyes. Producing exceptional resolution across the image plane, from the center to the edges, this lens also delivers brilliant Fujinon optical quality across the entire zoom range

Manual Barrel zoom
The wide-angle 24mm to 30x telephoto optical zoom range is controlled by twisting the lens barrel, giving you speedy, intuitive control over magnification power

60x Intelligent Digital Zoom
Controlled by the convenient Function (Fn) button, the Intelligent Digital Zoom offers an astonishing 60x magnification power, the equivalent of a 1440mm focal length. In addition to magnifying the image, the EXR sensor intelligently minimizes noise in flat areas and sharpens and enhances contrast in edge areas and to create natural clarity and crispness even at super-telephoto magnification. Intelligent Digital Zoom also functions in EXR AUTO mode, to guarantee you exceptional shots with minimal effort

1cm Super Macro
At a distance of just 1cm, macro photography using the FinePix HS25EXR allows you to capture all the exquisite detail of your subject from really close up

Fujinon Lens

11 Groups / 15 Elements Configuration:
Incorporating 15 elements in 11 groups, including 3 aspherical and one ED lens, all elements in the high-quality Fujinon 30x zoom lens have been treated with Super EBC (Electron Beam Coating) to reduce ghosting, flare, and purple fringe. This high-performance lens produces outstanding resolution with very little color blurring or distortion, resulting in images with superb clarity and color fidelity

3 Aspherical Lenses - For Rich Resolution and a Compact Form:
By using 3 high-performance aspherical lenses, the FinePix HS25EXR delivers sharp image quality with rich resolution. These lenses also contribute to a more compact overall lens configuration

ED Lens - Removing all Color Fringing Even at High Magnification:
One ED lens has been employed for their low dispersion and effective reduction of chromatic aberrations. By preventing color fringing and reducing contrast, the FinePix HS25EXR lens captures images with superb accuracy across the zoom range from wide-angle to telephoto

Super EBC - Aiming for High Quality Images:
All the lens elements used in the FinePix HS25EXR have been treated with multilayer Super EBC (Electron Beam Coating), the same process used for Fujinon broadcasting video lenses and large-format camera lenses acclaimed by professionals. Reducing ghosting and lens flare, the treatment promises clear image quality

Image Stabilization (CMOS Shift + High ISO)
Long telephoto shots usually suffer from camera shake and subject movement which can ruin photos by producing blurred results. The FinePix HS25EXR's highly effective CMOS-shift and high ISO image stabilization ensures that your shots stay extra-crisp and clear, even at the full 30x zoom

Advanced Anti Blur
In EXR AUTO mode, Advanced Anti Blur selects optimum sensitivity and harnesses responsiveness of the BSI EXR CMOS sensor, using Multi Frame technology to layer four consecutive frame shots at high speed into a single, sharp, blur-free image with remarkably low noise, even at telephoto zoom settings

Electronic Viewfinder with Eye Sensor
Put your eye to the EVF and the Eye Sensor automatically switches display from the LCD to the highly responsive viewfinder

High Quality Photos & Movies with the EXR AUTO
The EXR CMOS sensor provides breathtaking image quality in low-light scenes, and the EXR Processor enables lightning-fast auto focus

EXR Technology - 16Mp BSI EXR CMOS Sensor:
The 1/2" BSI (Back Side Illuminated) EXR CMOS sensor combines an impressive 16Mp of high-resolution image quality with exceptionally responsive performance. Fujifilm's proprietary pixel and color filter arrays enhance both vertical and horizontal resolution, which is the key to 3-way capture technology that ensures the best image quality for every scene. Dynamic range has been expanded to 1600%, achieving a new level of imaging performance.

The BSI structure results in improved light reception for a significant boost in sensitivity, with available settings up to ISO 128000 for S size files. An optimized signal read-out configuration significantly reduces in-sensor noise, achieving a further significant reduction in signal-to-noise ratio. The CMOS format also achieves higher readout speeds and faster image processing, enabling 8fps high-speed continuous shooting at full 16Mp resolution

Three-Sensors-In-One:

High Resolution:
Just as your eyes see even the tiniest of details when looking at something in good light, HR (High Resolution) mode maximizes the full 16Mp resolution of the FinePix HS25EXR to reproduce even the smallest details in bright, beautiful color

Wide Dynamic Range:
Just as your eyes see the full range of shadows to highlights in high-contrast scenes, DR mode simultaneously captures two images to produce a single image with significantly enhanced dynamic range, revealing subtle details in shadow and eliminating washout of bright areas

High Sensitivity and Low Noise
Just as your eyes strive to make dark scenes as bright and detailed as possible, SN mode takes advantage of high-sensitivity to capture smooth texture and natural brightness with minimal noise

30 Percent Less Noise!!
Stunning Stills in Low Light:
30% less noise at ISO 3200! The enhanced performance of this EXR CMOS sensor lets you shoot dark scenes at high ISO sensitivity and capture them brighter, clearer, and with less noise than ever before

EXR AUTO
With the addition of Motion Detection, Intelligent Scene Recognition technology in EXR Auto mode automatically recognizes and optimizes white balance, focus, exposure, and other settings for a total of 103 shooting patterns. In addition to recognizing the shape and color of scenes, the camera also calculates available light and determines whether a person is present, giving you exceptional photos in almost every conceivable situation

Full 1080p HD Movies
With the ability to shoot full HD video (1920 x 1080p; 30fps/H.264 high profile) with impressive stereo sound, the FinePix HS25EXR doubles as a high-performance video camera. Improved continuous auto focus is enhanced by facial recognition, to ensure the people in your movies are in focus and properly exposed. Movie scene recognition optimizes settings to take the guesswork out of movie making. The H.264 (MOV) files format combines high quality video with a small file size, for effortless editing on a PC

HD Movie + EXR High Sensitivity:
The BSI EXR CMOS sensor maximizes high-sensitivity performance to capture stunning movies, even in challenging lighting conditions

HD Movie + Film Simulation:
Add atmospheric effects to your movies with a choice of Film Simulation modes, including B/W and sepia

HD Movie + 30x Manual Zoom:
From 24mm wide-angle to 720mm telephoto, dynamic zoom effects add impact to your movies. In addition to responsive auto focus, a manual focus option lets you fine-tune any scene

HD Movie + HDMI Port:
A built-in HDMI port makes it easy to show movies and photos on your widescreen HDTV

EXR Processor
Featuring Dual CPUs, an EXR Core, and a reconfigurable processor, the EXR Processor delivers outstanding power and speed, performance that comes into its own in Full HD Movies, high-speed continuous shooting, speedy auto focus and Intelligent Scene Recognition. Start-up is quicker, focusing is faster, and writing time after burst shooting has been significantly reduced

High-Speed Image Search:
The EXR Processor powers an array of sophisticated high-speed picture search and sorting functions

Vector GUI:
A Vector Graphics Accelerator is responsible for crisp, highly legible menus and information readouts on the graphic user interface and pleasant viewing on your HDTV

Film Simulation Mode
Simulate the distinctive look of FUJIFILM color films loved by professional photographers: the natural tones of PROVIA, the distinctive saturation and vibrant colors of Velvia, or the smooth tonality and skin tones of ASTIA. Black & White and Sepia modes can also be selected

High-Speed Shooting Functions

High-Speed Auto Focus:
Focusing in as little as 0.16 seconds, high-speed auto focus ensures that every frame is sharp and clear, even when shooting burst sequences

Responsive Start-Up and Processing Performance:
Thanks to the powerful EXR processor, the FinePix HS25EXR wakes in approximately 0.8 seconds. In addition to quick start-up and faster focusing, waiting time after continuous shooting sequences has been reduced by as much as half compared to conventional models. That means the HS25EXR is ready to go back to work almost immediately

High-Speed Continuous Shooting:
Capture the action at 8 frames per second in full 16 megapixel resolution. At 8Mp (M size), burst sequences can be shot at 11 frames per second. Each frame can be viewed as a single shot or the entire burst sequence can be viewed in a separate window. In the case of pictures taken in continuous shooting mode, only the first frame of each series will be displayed. Press the selector down to view the other pictures in the series

High-Speed Movie:
Sometimes things happen too fast for you to see them properly with your own eyes. The FinePix HS25EXR can freeze the action at up to an amazing 320fps! So you can see every single minute detail and watch things happening step by step in slow motion

Best Frame Capture Mode
Timing your shot is ever-so-easy with Best Frame Capture. Half-press the shutter and the FinePix HS25EXR starts recording photos at 11fps at 8 megapixel resolution. When the moment happens, fully press the shutter button and the camera captures up to 16 frames including pre-recorded frames, giving you the opportunity to select the best shot

High Contrast "Tilting" 3.0" Large LCD Monitor
The 3.0", 460,000 dot LCD screen tilts to provide flexible viewing options for both high (45° downward angle) and low (90° upward angle) shooting positions

160° Wide Angle:
Viewable at up to 160° in both the vertical and horizontal directions

High Contrast LCD with Sunlight Mode:
The high-contrast (1:1100), high-resolution 3.0" LCD screen features Sunlight Mode for clear viewing, even in bright outdoor conditions

Vector Graphics:
The updated GUI (graphic user interface) incorporates flash technology, adding an intuitive and entertaining dimension to searching and displaying photos and accessing features. And a new font display technology produces menus and icons that are easy on the eye

Histogram Display:
Enthusiasts will appreciate real-time confirmation of brightness levels and exposures settings

Direct Shooting Command Buttons
Access and adjust camera settings and controls with a row of buttons conveniently located to the left of the LCD

ISO Button:
Adjust the ISO sensitivity setting for superb performance in low light with minimal noise

AE Button:
Change Multi AE to Spot AE for a perfectly exposed subject

AF Button:
Instantly switch to AF and ensure the camera keeps your subject perfectly in focus

AF C/S/M Button:
Switch between Single Auto Focus, Continuous and Manual at the touch of a button

WB Button:
Choose Auto WB and let the HS25EXR optimize the white balance for you, or alternatively select a preset according to your requirements

Design

Movie Record Button:
A touch of the button immediately switches into full HD video (1080p; 30fps/H.264 high profile)

Angled Mode and Command Dials:
The ergonomically angled mode and command dials put camera controls at your fingertips

3.0" Tilting LCD Screen:
Compose shots at even the most difficult angles with this useful tilting 460,000 dots of resolution LCD screen

Rubber Coating:
Featuring a sure-grip rubber coating usually found on high-end DSLRs

Function Button:
A convenient Fn button can be programmed to act as a short-cut to frequently used functions; among the 8 functions that can be assigned are Intelligent Digital Zoom, Film Simulation, and image quality modes

Easy Access Memory Slot:
A flip-open compartment on the right side of the body facilitates easy access to the SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot, even when the camera is mounted on a tripod

4 x AA Batteries
Readily available power source; no bulky chargers required. Alkaline batteries can shoot approximately 350 frames
 

Standard Accessories with Fuji FinePix HS25EXR Digital Camera

• 4xAA type alkaline batteries
• Shoulder strap
• USB cable
• A/V cable
• Lens cap and Lens cap cord
• CD-ROM
• Owner's manual

• *1Number of effective pixels: The number of pixels on the image sensor which receive input light through the optical lens, and which are effectively reflected in the final output data of the still image.
• *2Please see the Fujifilm website to check memory card compatibility.
• *3Exif 2.3 is a digital camera file format that contains a variety of shooting information for optimal printing.