Fujifilm Finepix HS20 EXR Review

[@seoservices809]

I have always thought, as a real novice, that if you shoot ANYTHING at full zoom it is mandatory to use a tripod. Also, handling a camera as if it were a power tool or hot potato will yield the results you mention. Slow down, treat the camera like a lover and you WILL reap the rewards with it.

[@hartleymartin]

I'm glad I saw this review. I'm also glad that most of my photography is still images, typically with a tripod. Looks like I bought the perfect camera for my needs! I've only ever owned two other digital cameras. The first was a pile of rubbish that broke the day after the warranty expired and the next was the FujiFilm S5700. Brilliant Camera, but lacking for my needs sometimes. 4 years later I got the HS20EXR and I'm very happy with it. I think it'll be a long time before upgraditis hits again

[@kellomello101]

I have had this camera for quite some time now and I LOVE it ! It's easy to use and the pictures come out great !

[@slooob23]

Very fair review. I purchased the HS20 for stills photography and it is absolutely stunning, I am not concerned about video so much. That said, I have also made some perfectly acceptable videos, but definitely not it's strong point. The low light performance is amazing, and the EXR modes really do work, I strongly recommend this camera to any one wanting the best stills quality from a bridge camera with excellent manual camera control.

[@Rarirama]

@poatatoecouch7 it comes with a kind of "adapter" in front of the lens, but you need to buy a 58mm fisheye. And the lens itself doesn't help on focus in video mode. That is a setting issue and there's a way to fix it, just search on google or YT

[@helldx07]

my god i saw few of ur rev. on pana canon nikon -500 this the far best clarity i have seen... u have just changed my perception. \m/ i think i'll buy this one.thank you!!

[@2bugzy7]

I bought the camera and dust was under the lens in two weeks! I returned it and got another one and dust was under the lens in two days! It's a nice camera for the money. But to think how bad the dust would get over time and the effects on the auto focus? So returned it and went with the Nikon d3100.

[@kolemsietoczyy]

is there any digital zoom?

[@stanosijek]

@infosyncvideos Well if Fuji manages to resolve that overheating problems the only con for this camera as far as I'm concerned would be the manual zoom and its inability to be used silky smooth as it should do and ADD-ish AF in video recording mode...

[@greggismyname]

Excellent review! and very professional presentation. Thank you!

[@gs4tech]

I ended up with the Olympus E-PL1. Its a older model but has a great features for a beginner.

[@Lynxtpm]

In the end wich one is better? The HS10 or the HS20? It looks like there aren't so many differences from one model to the other. I've seen pictures from both models and yes hs20`s are bigger, but not better as I see it. What does InfosyncWorld think about it? And the rest of KZbin?

[@xoio]

Excellent review.. You showed that it has a 'B' bulb mode... however if you can select the shutter speed up to 30 seconds ... how much longer does the B mode allow? Reason i ask is that i have the S100FS, which has up to 30 secs shutter... but a B mode that only went to 30 secs as well... How Dumb! Please clarify :-)

[@stanosijek]

Have you experienced overheating problems making camera turn itself off? Another question is would you recomend Nikon P500 over Fuji HS20?

[@altern8ive]

nice but what you failed to inform here and in your written review is that in all EXR modes apart from High Resolution the pixel count drops from 16 to 8. the output image is still excellent but folk expecting full resolution across all modes based on this review might be slightly disappointed.

[@HarvyCola]

Great review. Can you recommend a bridge camera which takes good video? As you say, the video focus on this camera renders the finction unusable, certainly for wildlife vids.

[@okmarshall]

If you are still considering a camera I can't comment too much on all of the cameras however Fuji have the HS30exr which is an upgrade on the HS20 so I'd go for that if you decide on the HS20.

[@Houtarou_Hyouka_Unforgiven]

is it much better than hs20

[@mrapter7]

did you ever have any issues with manual zoom in general? Ever find it was finicky or you wanted electronic zoom?

[@simon44]

I'm yet to find any bridge camera that can do it all.

[@veretregn]

@jerro95 The lenses are fixed. It does have manual focus, continuous focus and selective focus.

[@pareshbh]

Hi Mike, your reviews are great! Have you done a HS30 EXR review yet? I have heard that Fuji has addressed some or most of the issues in the HS20EXR

[@serjanubis]

I don't know what you have done with the zoom??? Mine is working perfect!!!

[@JawidSmart]

this is a pro photography opinions. this camera is for a beginners,so some of you last issue is some kind of pointless (but i agree on all what you've said). If you take an overall look,for such price,it kinda value for money, especially for people that are turning to photography. but very nice review,thanks for that video !

[@b98154]

Which camera would you recommend: Fujifilm Finepix HS20 EXR, or Sony HX100V? Also, when are you going to review the Sony HX100V?

[@iSleepDoc]

Very good review... Coincides with users review on Amazon regarding focus problems. Bridge cameras are meant for good picture and video performance, if they lack in one then they not worth buying. I own a Canon SX 30is and I think it out performs all other bridge cameras in over all features

[@giantiger12]

Video quality is not that bad as you say... If you put it in AF mode centre it will look just fine...

[@Trollberg60north]

Hi, have you switched the "focus check" to off?. Go into the menu and it's on P4 of the "set". It's still a crap camera but I've found this helps a little.

[@MissNazzy100]

What was the Cannon camera you were talking about?

[@DoctorCheeseMonkey]

@infosyncvideos is the eye sensor thing on the hs10 as well?

[@iSleepDoc]

By the way Canon SX30 has RAW too. Get CHDK hack for it and it will give you many more features than any other camera in its class.

[@georgevts]

@infosyncvideos How about the Lumix DMC-FZ100? Is that not a better bet than the FZ40? How do there still images stack up against the HS20?

[@stanosijek]

@infosyncvideos Could you recomend Nikon P500 as an alternative? Or even Fuji HS10 being an older and much cheaper model?

[@4ourTimber]

wow very detailed review! I enjoyed watching!

[@SUPERSS90]

Wow ty i was about to buy it you save me lots of money ty again..

[@scott313tv]

is this camera worth the extra money over the hs10?

[@xPlaystationFTWx]

I am also stuck! what did you decide on?

[@Benedictninja]

I love american reviews with American terminology and comparisons!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DaMatta11]

@SUPERSS90 Uh..? what camera then you gona buy?

[@Lynxtpm]

@CSUnicorno That's what most of us would do, but in that price range you won't get any dslr that will give you that long range telephoto or that wide angle. That amount of lenses would be very expensive. What I saw in the videos is that if you want to use the end of the telephoto range on video mode the stabilizer goes nuts, just like on a Nikon P500. Tripod is a must have. I want to see the images on the full review to see how good they really are, and if it's better than last years HS10.

[@TheGrandBrand]

Very solid review, actually I found it more helpful than photographyblog's even.

[@rockydapebble]

@CSUnicorno Well, that's a problem. For the same price you can only buy the body of the cheapest dslr. With the lenses you easily triple the price. I myself want to buy a DSLR camera but it's harder to aford. Reffering to the HS-20 I am very disapointed that Fuji opted to go for a comercial 16mp rather then a profesional 10 mp or 12 mp. I'm genuanly woried that all the moving parts (manual zoom, manuan focus, tilting LCD) will start to give after a year or two of intense shooting ...

[@dpicardi23]

Outstanding thorough review. Wish it was a different outcome tho.

[@giantiger12]

Lynxtpm, i went to that website and I saw the Sample images.. Your right they dont look sharp... But if you go to Amazon and you put Fujifilm Hs20 there is going to be some MUCH BETTER IMAGE.

[@tuncfreeman]

Great video, but i'M stucked on somethings. I'm trying to lock AF/AE but it's still changing automaticly while recording or shoting photos. Can you explain how we can lock focus & light lock?

[@ayokay123]

Fantastic review!

[@giantiger12]

Does that video problem is on the Finepix f550 too???????

[@RealRaynedance]

@CSUnicorno That's only really an option if you want to use an advanced camera like that and *NEED* the photo quality... Superzoom cameras are fine for most other things.

[@RogueBrit]

Your site is broken in the performance camera area :(

[@khalody321]

Hello I want to but this camera but I have a question,is there's an light o meter in the electronic view finder?

[@PinguimHardFX]

The SX30IS is significantly better then HS20EXR??? Thnks.

[@BOTx5]

Wait... Does it turn out that the HS10 is better?

[@poatatoecouch7]

can you adjust a fisheye lense to this cam and does that help the poor focus in video mode?

[@CaasiApp]

IS it good to record 1080p videos?? Please replay

[@HeghVar]

What camera or camera's would you recommend that shoots high speed video like the Fujifilm Finepix HS20 EXR at 320fps? I m looking for something to do some high speed video that won't break the bank. Thanks Hegh'Var

[@wewyllenium]

Thanks for this review

[@usukker]

hey man, make a review of the canon powershot sx50 HS. 50 optical zoom. please.

[@Darakesable]

@infosyncvideos hi. why SX30IS. I'm looking fof very good compact camera. I like SX30 and this one but i think this is better why you have another oppinion?. Thank's if you know about something better than SX30IS please give me som information. Thx.

[@madisondonlan]

how do you focus it manually? can you put on different lenses? i can't figure it out

[@VideoedTechReviews]

Can it take hdr images?

[@azmanandfriends]

hey i just got this and how do you upload photos and videos to facebook and youtube?

[@gs4tech]

How is the finepix S4500 or SL300 for a starter camera?

[@jerro95]

is the lense i ter changable. and does it have a manual focus

[@helldx07]

can i change it to rechargable batteries.... as they are not like the geniuine lithium.

[@annesweetanne]

Hi! Is this better than Nikon Coolpix p500 36x? I don't know which to buy! I need help.

[@oubi55]

Salve. Vi em uma revista de fotografia somente a HS20 e me interessei por ela. Qual a diferença entre esta e a Rewiew?

[@blesskavala]

Is this camera support for KZbin live using obs software?

[@althegreat17]

@tripleL914 money wise! i'll rather go with an entry level slr on canon/nikon.. tried this camera.. the electronic viewfinder is awful.. plus you can't change the lens. Even in auto mode.. canon or nikon is better.. how much more in advanced settings?

[@kimpoy4589]

pls do a review on HS30... =(

[@shubh.kainth]

I have this camera in 2020😛even i dont know that is it a dslr camera? Whats the price when this think launched?is the lens is detachable?

[@blackman_onthebeat]

how to charging this camera bro ? via usb cable ??

[@shubh.kainth]

@@blackman_onthebeat it has 4 AA rechargeable 🔋 bro

[@hotshot331]

Does this camera take good pictures of small items and letters like (My old camera which I have now cant get the text that is on the weapons)? Im also going to Auschwitz this fall so I need a camera that is capable of taking good pictures. Also, how is this in comparison to the Canon EOS550D?

[@vicrol123]

@infosyncvideos Really? the FF comes with CMOS sensor...an it's litle bigger then sx30is CCD. sx30is image quality is very low.

[@shasi2create]

hi.. hs 30 exr and 33 exr plz. and please compare it with para-fz150

[@MsLucy65]

Very helpful - thanks!

[@PrathamGeminilivefootball]

I have this camera and it's getting hanged again and again !!!! What should I do !

[@Mach5Theatre]

could u review the Sony HX100v

[@Nawgul]

Hi! I have one and I want to connect a microphone to it(maybe with an adaptor). Is it possible? If yes, how? Thanks in advance for the help.

[@1000mattyc]

What is the digital zoom on this camera?

[@Benedictninja]

Please can someone tell me what the shutter speed is like???

[@TheElizabethlizzy]

@TheSunnyCheese The pictures u can take on here are AMAZING.

[@krokodil191]

please, can you tell me, is it better than Sony DSC-HX100v? tnx :)

[@male33322]

thanks for the info

[@Pankajdubey8706]

Please review Sony HX100v..

[@Nguyening_music]

this or kodak z990? thanks

[@Lynxtpm]

I've been taking a look at a few reviews over this camera and I compared images of the same places taken with both cameras and my surprise was that the hs10 has sharper images and less low end noise. I think that the HS20EXR isn`t worth that amount of money while the HS10 is still around on the shelfs. You can get it for less than 300€ in most europe. Check the images on photographyblogdotcom and you will see what I mean.

[@TheSunnyCheese]

Is this camera good for just pictures? I'm looking for just a camera for pictures, is this good? Someone please reply.

[@frankyswayoflife]

what is the cheapest deal with this camera

[@KrunalRindani]

Looking for a moderately priced camera... can anybody suggest one?

[@misterguavaman]

infosyncvideos is flooding youtube with "reviews" negative of the finepix HS20EXR camera. they want to magnify a mole hill...i wonder why?

[@shaul55hip]

can someone tell me whats better to buy fujifilm hs10 or hs20? please or some other camrea in this type of camres

[@RaedVS]

@WHK97 First of all, better than all the cameras you mentioned, you should get a DSLR .. Second, if you don't wanna get a DSLR then I think I'd recommend the Canon SX40 HS cuz Canon are the best in Cameras overall and he was talking about how good the SX30 was, how about the brand new SX40 then? Hope this helps ...

[@tripleL914]

PLEASE HELP i thought i would love this camera but you helped me unlike everyone else see that it isn't right for me i want a digital camera that has the quality of like a professional camera i want it to take amazing pictures and i also want it to take good videos this camera i think is bigger than what i am looking for plus i'm not going to use a 30x zoom too often i do like how the back pulls out though so i can see what the picture is going to look like from a good angle recommendations?

[@DaMatta11]

@ztarz092 Compare the zooms. The HS20 is mutch better for pictures.

[@kimpoy4589]

can somebody tell me which is better SONY DSC HX200V OR FUJI FINEPIX HS30 EXR??

[@geoffphuketInPhuket]

@eletrizity23 Agree, but name a DSLR for the same money. The HS20 is worth the money just for the lens.

[@DomagojVoncina]

This or SX30 IS?

[@WHK97]

HELP!!!!!!!! I am stuck between the Sony HX100v, The Fujifilm HS20 and The Canon Powershot SX40 HS. I do not really care about zoom capabilities but i do care about features, performance and especially IMAGE QUALITY. I am not a huge fan of using AA batteries but this review said that the HS20 lasts 3 days. PLEASE HELP. I do not no anything about photography and i am stuck. I WILL SUB FOR AN ANSWER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Darkii1Dream]

I bought him, and I like it ^^

[@Lambert0000]

@mylilhannah Rude? Who is without sin cast the first stone. Do you know by any chance the meaning of the word "please"?

[@frankyswayoflife]

what is the cheapest deal with this camera can anyone tell me

[@Musicentertainment4U]

Most of these cons are only concerning shooting videos, aren't they? Please answer ;) !