Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Super-Zoom Camera – Fujifilm S-Series

By Eliane Fiolet on 01/04/2012, filed in Home > Photo-Video

Fujifillm FinePix SL300 - $299.95

[CES 2012] Fujifilm announced the additions of 3 new models in its DSLR-styled long-zoom S-Series: the FinePix S4200, S4500 and SL300 digital cameras. Despite its more affordable price than the DSLR-styled X-Series and HS-Series, the S-Series offers nonetheless good performance.

The Fujifilm FinePix SL300, the top-of-the-line model, boasts a 30x wide angle long-zoom (24-720mm) with Super Macro Mode as close as 2cm, a bright 3-inch LCD screen, an Electronic Viewfinder, a Dual Image Stabilization CCD sensor, auto focus times as fast 0.35 seconds in low light, HD 720p video capture at 30 fps, High speed continuous shooting up to 8fps, full manual controls (program/shutter-priority/ aperture-priority/manual), mini HDMI out, TTL hot shoe for adding external flashes, and a rechargeable Li-ion power with 260 shots per charge.

The FinePix SL300 will be available in March 2012 and will be priced at $299.95.

Fujifillm FinePix S4500 - $259.95

The Fujifilm FinePix S4200 and the Fujifilm FinePix S4500 feature a FUJINON 24x long-zoom lens (24-576mm), and a 30x wide angle long-zoom (24-720mm), respectively.
Similarly to the SL300, they both offer Super Macro Mode as close as 2cm, a bright 3-inch LCD screen, an Electronic Viewfinder, a Dual Image Stabilization CCD sensor, auto focus times as fast 0.35 seconds in low light, HD 720p video capture at 30 fps, High speed continuous shooting up to 8fps, full manual controls (program/shutter-priority/ aperture-priority/manual), and mini HDMI out.
However, they do not feature dual zoom control, a TTL hot shoe and they need two AA batteries to operate.

The FinePix S4200 and S4500 will be available in February 2012 and will be priced at $229.95 and $259.95 respectively.

Check out the Fujifilm website on this page for a complete list of specifications.

Fujifillm FinePix S4200 - $229.95

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Fujifilm: Fujifilm Holdings Corporation, widely known as Fujifilm, is a Japanese photography and imaging company based in Tokyo, Japan. Fujifilm's history runs deep. Although the company was just established in 2006 under the name Fujifilm Holdings Corporation, it actually inherited the imaging and information businesses previously operated by Fuji Photo Film. Co. Ltd., which was founded way back in 1934. Fuji Photo first ventured into the photographic film business. The company eventually entered the optical glasses market in the 1940s and established a joint venture with Xerox in 1962 and launched Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd. The company specializes in imaging and information solutions for photography equipment, optical devices, graphic systems, medical systems, recording media, and the like.

About the author: Eliane Fiolet is the co-founder and editor of Ubergizmo.com where she writes about smart devices, web applications, design and usability. In her parallel life, she owns a Corporate ID design business that helps companies create great brands. Prior to opening her own agency, Eliane worked for a top design firm, Minale Tattersfield Design Strategy, where she created identities for Fortune 500 companies. She also worked in the video game industry as a designer for an award-winning adventure game. Eliane holds a master degree in visual communication and design from the “Art Décoratifs” college and she majored in mathematics and physics in high school. Follow the author on Facebook, Twitter

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