Average Reviews:
(More customer reviews)I purchased this camera last month and took its through its paces on a trip through Canada. I usually travel with a Canon 7D, wide angle and moderate telephoto with accessory flash. I wanted a camera that I could take with me in my pocket and leave behind the much heavier gear. I realized there was no substitute for the SLR Canon camera on image quality and would suggest a comparason is unfair.The Fuji 300 EXR did an exceptional job given my expectations not to compare it to the SLR. I would highly recommend it as among the best possible choices in a traveller's camera today. It is definately a compromise over the SLR, but it is a very good compromise. The micro four thirds cameras may have some performance advantages but the high cropping factor of the sensor (2x), bulk, and high total cost to own (with a wide angle and modest zoom lens > 1000.00) led me to select the Fuji f300EXR
Strong points:
-used in museums and in meetings with fluorescent light (no flash): the best perfomance I have ever seen in a point and shoot. (Better than my Canon SD940 IS) The images have good contrast and low/modest noise even at extreems of its very long zoom.
-very wide zoom range: unheard of range in a pocket size camera that is very usable
-excellent automatic exposure mode in a wide range of lighting from bright sun to dim fluorescent
-Very good image stabilization to give sharp photos even at > 350mm zoom hand held
-very good fit and finish metal consruction that withstood abuse of carrying in suit pants pocket
-suprising dynamic range for image capture of a brightly lit scene's dimmer areas
-autofocus in strong light was very fast (as claimed) but nothing exceptional in reduced light
-very good image quality with high ISO (400), acceptable quality at 800
Weak Points:
-start up time delay is quite long (3-4 secs)so you need to keep it on to catch the shot
-built in flash is called "super intelligent" but super-weak is a more accurate term
-total dependence on LCD for framing and focus requires need to learning a shot stabilization stance and hand hold. You definately need an extra battery for travelling with this camera- IS mode and screen drain battery
-time to image with flash shots after pressing shutter can be as long as 2 seconds and shot can be easily missed
-no raw capture mode (dependent on Fuji JPEG) with strong "purple fringing" on illuminated edges
-the EXR mode takes some time to figure out, but it seems the megapixel count reduction when the high sensitivity/low noise option is engaged, still leaves a file with better image quality than I was getting with a 12MP sensor camera with full time 12 MP capture
-the finepix bundled software is fair, but you would be much better off with Adobe Photoshop Elements 7 or 8
-does not come with the micro HDMI video cable you need to see the HD video-I have this now on order to evaluate the video performance.
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Product Description:
Uncompromising design outside. Superior FUJIFILM quality inside. The FinePix F300EXR, with its acclaimed FUJINON lens technology, is packed with both the power of the 15x zoom and the versatility of a super wide angle lens in a stylish, compact body. Zoom in and capture distant subjects in gorgeous detail with the award-winning EXR sensor.Enhanced with built in phase detection pixels, Super CCD EXR is the first sensor in the world with both contrast and phase detection auto focus. The FinePix F300EXR harnesses this power with an innovative hybrid AF system that intelligently selects between the two focus systems.Even at a maximum zoom range, you won't miss the shot. With Pro-class functions and features such as Pro Focus mode, Pro Low Light mode and Film Simulation mode, the creativity of the scene lays in the hand of the photographer.The FinePix F300EXR will deliver uncompromising pictures every time!
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