Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR

The Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR is a DSLR styled ultra-zoom bridge camera announced by Fujifilm on January 7, 2013. It is the last model of the Fujifilm FinePix HS series. At the time of its release, it competed most closely with the Canon PowerShot SX50 HS, another ultra-zoom bridge camera with raw capability. The SX50 has 20% longer maximum effective focal length, but the HS50 has 33% more resolution on the sensor.

Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR
Overview
MakerFujifilm
TypeUltra-zoom bridge camera
ReleasedJanuary 7, 2013
Lens
Lens4.4-185mm (24-1000mm equivalent)
F-numbersf/2.8-f/5.6 at the widest
Sensor/medium
Sensor typeEXR CMOS
Sensor size6.4 x 4.8mm (1/2 inch type)
Maximum resolution4608 x 3456 (16 megapixels)
Film speedISO 100-12,800
Recording mediumSD, SDHC or SDXC memory card
Focusing
FocusAuto or Manual
Focus modesAF-C, AF-S, or Manual
Exposure/metering
Exposure modesEXR Auto, Auto, Program (P), Manual (M), Aperture Priority (A), Shutter Priority (S), Custom (C), SP1, SP2, Adv., Motion Panorama
Metering modesMulti-Segment, Center-Weighted, and Spot
Flash
FlashBuilt-in, pop-up
Shutter
Shutter speeds1/4000s to 30s
Continuous shooting11 frames per second
Viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronic viewfinder
Frame coverage100%
Image processing
Image processorEXR Processor II
White balanceYes
General
Video recording1920 x 1080 (FHD) @ 60 fps
LCD screenFully articulating 3-inch LCD screen with 920,000 dots
Data Port(s)USB 2.0, mini HDMI, A/V (NTSC and PAL)
Chronology
PredecessorFujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

Features edit

Photographic Functions

  • Weight: 636 g (1.402 lb)
  • Size: 5.16 x 3.82 x 4.96 inches
  • Sensor: 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch EXR-CMOS
  • Sensitivity: ISO 100 to 12,800
  • Shutter speed: 30 – 1/4000 s (extremes depending on exposure mode)
  • Electronic level
  • Histogram display
  • Focus check, Focus peaking in Manual focus mode
  • Framing guideline
  • Film simulation
  • Advanced filter: Toy Camera / Miniature / POP COLOR / High-Key / Low-Key / Dynamic Tone / Partial Color / Soft Focus
  • Advanced modes: Pro focus, Pro low light, Multiple exposure
  • Fujinon 42x optical zoom lens, manually actuated (no motor delay)
    • Focal length: f=4.4–185mm, equivalent to 24–1000mm on a 35mm camera
    • Aperture: f/2.8–11 (wide) f/5.6–11 (telephoto)
  • Still images: RAW (.raf) or JPEG
  • Storage: SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory cards.
  • Flash: Built in pop-up and external hot shoe
  • Auto Red-eye removal
  • Monitor: Fully articulating 920k pixel 3-inch LCD screen
  • Exposure compensation: −2 to +2 EV at 1/3 intervals, in P, S, A, C modes.
  • Exposure bracketing: ±1/3 to 1 EV in P, S, A, M and C modes.
  • Connections: USB 2.0, mini HDMI, A/V (NTSC and PAL)
  • Lens filter mount: 58 mm
  • Sweep panoramas are taken in one long exposure with Motion Panorama 360.
  • Dynamic range: Has three settings of DR100, DR200 and DR400.
  • Continuous shooting modes:
    • Continuous shooting at 11 fps
    • Best frame capture: fires the shutter continuously prior to shutter release when half pressing the shutter button after focus is achieved.
    • Zoom bracketing

Video Functions edit

  • FHD video: up to 1080p at 60 frame/s with stereo audio. Duration limited to 29 minutes or 4 GB (whichever comes first).
  • High speed video capture (aka slo-mo) with frame rates up to 1,000 fps
  • Movie format: Apple MOV H.264 video codec
  • Stereo audio track recorded through two microphones
  • Manual Focusing
  • Microphone-level adjustment
  • External microphone input

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Taken_with_Fujifilm_FinePix_HS50EXR

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Photos_by_Clem_Rutter_using_a_Fujifilm_FinePix_HS50_EXR

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