FinePix HS25EXR
A camera beyond intelligent
Pros:
Excellent lens, auto/manual focus control with smart assistance, HD video, ISO 12800, still shots while recording video, silk-smooth and steady panoramas up to 360°, intelligent flash, ultra-wide angle (24 mm), tiltable LCD screen, face detection AND recognition into a database, improved night photography, control over contrast, sepia and other classic-film simulations, and more.
Excellent lens, auto/manual focus control with smart assistance, HD video, ISO 12800, still shots while recording video, silk-smooth and steady panoramas up to 360°, intelligent flash, ultra-wide angle (24 mm), tiltable LCD screen, face detection AND recognition into a database, improved night photography, control over contrast, sepia and other classic-film simulations, and more.
Cons:
So advanced that it gets complex and requires a lot of study and experimentation.
A little slow processing multiple shots.
Zoom controlled manually but jerky especially when hand-held.
Would love time-lapse capability.
So advanced that it gets complex and requires a lot of study and experimentation.
A little slow processing multiple shots.
Zoom controlled manually but jerky especially when hand-held.
Would love time-lapse capability.
As an amateur but increasingly serious photographer I'm ecstatic over this marvel. I can't compare it to other makes, but I can't see how a camera could be smarter. It has features I couldn't imagine ANY camera could offer at ANY price, EVER. And the lens isn't pro level, but close to it. Unless you're happy with its auto modes -and you could very well be- mastering it takes time and effort before you can get great shots under poor lighting or other difficult conditions: so ease of use=4/5.




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Hello Jacques
Sounds to me like you are very pleased with your new camera. I hope your enthusiasm in paid back big time. Enjoy and thanks.
Steve
My gallery: http://www.myfinepix.com/gallery/117
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really good...
My Gallery: http://www.myfinepix.com/gallery/403695 Mohsen Farhadi
Moon Shot: http://www.myfinepix.com/gallery/403695/284134
Sunset: http://www.myfinepix.com/gallery/403695/288788
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Super . Ich habe auch die HS 25 und bin sehr sehr begeistert davon . Die Kamera macht super Bilder wie Sie in meiner Gallery sehen können , wen Sie möchten ! Danke
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I retired my S700 and purchased the HS25EXR a few months ago instead of the HS20 or HS30 becaused it uses AA batteries making it for my use far handier, still learning to use all the features, I purchase a set of lense filters, great camera for the price