Fujifilm FinePix S2550HD - A Treat for Zoom Lovers!
Introduction:
Fujifilm FinePix S2550HD, a new addition to the S series was launched by Fujifilm to cater to the advanced level shooters who needs everything in a nutshell. With boxy look, this camera falls a little more on the bulky side and offers good grip to the shooter. Apart from 23 MB internal memory, the camera also supports SD/SDHC memory cards.
Features:
Besides regular features like Face-detection and red-eye removal, Fujifilm FinePix S2550HD packs a special feature called Image Retrieval. True to its name, this feature help you retrieve your images with great speed depending on the mode in which they were shot. This speeds up the process of retrieving images and thus saves your time.
Pros:
- While shooting with the S2550 you can stretch the high sensitivity up to a whopping ISO6400. This is also useful in making the objects appear still even when they are in rapid motion.
- Shoot movies in 720p resolution with HD quality along with mono aural sound and enjoy watching them on the large screen of a HDTV using the HDMI port offered for the purpose. The time duration offered for each video clip is around 15 minutes.
- Capture beautiful images in 16:9 format with 12 megapixels resolution CCD sensor. Shoot wide angle shots from long distances using the powerful 18x optical zoom lens with 28mm wide-angle.
Cons:
- The camera lacks an optical viewfinder.
- In comparison to its rival models, quality of the pictures rendered by this camera remains poor.
- LCD is prone to glaring causing visibility problems in sunlight.
- The camera’s EVF eye piece is of negligible size considering all other specifications of this device.
Pricing Range: Grab the ownership of this Super zoom camera by paying just $199-$249. Available in Black!
Final Verdict: Fujifilm FinePix S2550HD succeeds in offering impeccable Super zoom function for which it was mainly designed and is embedded with all those features one would like to see in an advanced camera meant for professionals. But its mediocre performance shatters our expectations and the lack of novelty and innovation both in its design and performance makes us wonder if it is worth the trial.