On dpreview looks interesting.
So took a stroll up to the Fujifilm showroom today and spent ~30min with the HS20 shooting pics of a "TinyTown" diorama using the 3 EXR modes. Lots of small shadow details and little people to full zoom on.
I think this camera will assume the superzoom High ISO crown! Did not have a memory card with me so had to rely on the camera LCD to judge but ISO1600 shadow detail looks really clean in crops. I think even ISO3200 will make for some nice A4 prints. Difference between full rez and High ISO/Low Noise modes appeared subtle but the High Dynamic Range mode was pretty dramatic.
Lens is sharp at full telephoto and CA seems practically non existant. There are 3 levels of noise reduction but I assume RAW mode will not use it. Not sure on the continuous shooting speed as the in-camera memory can only hold ~6 full rez/high detail shots. AF was pretty fast at full zoom as long as I was at sufficient distance from the subject. EVF seems to be a big improvement of the HS10.
I may go back again next week with a memory card and spend more time. Need to download/read the manual though as the menu GUI is not familiar to me.
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I think this camera will assume the superzoom High ISO crown! ...
...EVF seems to be a big improvement of the HS10.
Jim, my EVF impressions may be faulty. I am going from memory of the HS10. But I think HS20's the EVF size and rez are exactly the same as the HS10's.
I went back with a memory card today and snapped a few pics. These are uncropped JPEGs from the camera. I did not shoot RAW. Check the exif data. I think you will be impressed. BTW, the ceiling lamp pic was shot in an attempt to force CA. I don't think I succeeded The lens is pretty sharp with only slight barrel distortion at max zoom.
I think I am going to buy this camera when it is released!
According to his profile, his last activity here was today at 09.24. Good news.:t:P.S. Hope Rick/RJM is ok. Haven't seen a post from him since the earthquake.