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Fujifilm HS50 EXR has arrived ! (1 Viewer)
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Mike Penfold
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The intelligent zoom can be turned on in page 2 of the shooting menu (page 83 in the instruction manual).
Intelligent zoom can be assigned to the Fn button in page 3 of the shooting menu (page 51 in the instruction manual).
It's convenient to download the HS50 instruction manual to an iPod touch (or similar) in the iBooks app. Even when you're travelling, you have access to a mind-stumping detail on a camera, or other piece of electronic equipment.
Mike
knock john
New member
wireless remote hs 50
Hi all, I have just made a wireless remote for the hs50 exr, using two yongnuo RF-603c remotes click on link http://www.wilneyweather.co.uk/fujifilm hack/index.htm
knock john.
Hi all, I have just made a wireless remote for the hs50 exr, using two yongnuo RF-603c remotes click on link http://www.wilneyweather.co.uk/fujifilm hack/index.htm
knock john.
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earleybird
Well-known member
why did you not use the correct kit available on ebay for for £13.50 ?:t:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wireless-Remote-Release-for-FUJI-HS50-EXR-and-HS20-EXR-and-others-/281182665201?pt=UK_Photography_DigitalCamAccess_RL&hash=item4177caf9f1
refer to my posts No 184, 185,186 etc in this thread
You can use any RR-80 wired or wireless shutter release that you already may have together with the a RR-80A Fuji adaptor
Available on ebay for £5.00 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JJC-Exchange-Cable-Adapter-for-FUJIFILM-RR-80-JJC-MA-K-TM-K-to-RR-80A-HS50EXR-/261230148815?pt=UK_Camera_Cables_Adapters&hash=item3cd287bccf
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knock john
New member
Hi Earleybird, the first one I made a few months a go did not focus the camera, & I the wanted to do some off camera flash photos ( still have not got round to any yet) so I went this route, now I have the best of both worlds. I had a hs30 for a short while then changed it for the hs50 & none of the remotes etc. fitted the new usb socket, the link to the one you gave has only been out for a while. I did contact jjc about remotes for etc. for the hs50 when I first got the camera, but they did not have any idea that the usb plug had changed, but any way I like making things its much more fun.
Knock john.
Amazing photos mac. Really you should be the flag bearer of what HS50 is capable of in good hands
Thank you srkmish for your kind words. The more I use it the more I like it.Amazing photos mac. Really you should be the flag bearer of what HS50 is capable of in good hands
Mac = Molly
Strange effect sometimes
I agree, the autofocus is instant and very specific if you don't press to focus, and find the bird, then fail to refocus on the bird 'cos you'll be focussed on the leaf and not the bird 2 feet away....
One other problem which the gurus here will explain is the sort of painted effeect in this cropped and enlarged shot of a beeeater.
Normally the feather detail is perfect but sometimes this happens. of course it may be Picasa but many will know and put me straight.
I agree, the autofocus is instant and very specific if you don't press to focus, and find the bird, then fail to refocus on the bird 'cos you'll be focussed on the leaf and not the bird 2 feet away....
One other problem which the gurus here will explain is the sort of painted effeect in this cropped and enlarged shot of a beeeater.
Normally the feather detail is perfect but sometimes this happens. of course it may be Picasa but many will know and put me straight.
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scodgerott
Well-known member
Hi Todd, I don't have this camera, but I have seen this effect before on my Panasonic FZ200 and other cameras I've had. In my case its always because I have magnified up the image too far and the detail just isn't there. You mentioned that it was cropped, so that could be the reason.
McFlycatcher
Occasional User
Well, this is my first post on this forum !:-O I wanted to post here to start with to thank you all, as it was you guys that unknowingly helped me to decide upon which camera to buy. Especial thanks to earlybird for starting the thread and for the perseverance to keep it on topic. :t:
I have been thinking about buying a new camera for some months now. I bought my first compact zoom/bridge camera about ten years ago, and that was a Fuji, with a x12 zoom, which was something back then ! I had a good few years before it gave me any trouble, and after that I came to the conclusion that I was seeing too much of life through the lens of a camera and was missing out on the moment, so I then went without a camera for a few years.
Then a couple of years back a purchased a little Panasonic Lumix just to take some basic shots and to have some memories. It’s a great little camera for what it is, and I was happy to have a camera that I could just slip into my pocket.
For the past few years I have been more into bird watching which has made me think about purchasing a new camera. Initially, after seeing a friends results with a DSLR, I thought about purchasing an entry level Nikon DSLR, but then as I wanted a bit of focal length for birding was having doubts about the cost and having to carry around a heavy piece of equipment with an array of lenses, so I started to look once again at bridge cameras. After reading a few reviews I decided to go for the Cannon SX50. It was then that I came across this forum and thread. Whilst looking at bridge cameras there were always a couple of Fuji’s in the running, but reading through your posts swung it for me towards the HS50. I think it was the fast start-up, quick AF and general build quality & feel that sealed the deal.
I’ve ordered my HS50EXR today, so it should be with me in a few days. Looking forward to posting a few shots soon.|=)| Thanks for your help !
I have been thinking about buying a new camera for some months now. I bought my first compact zoom/bridge camera about ten years ago, and that was a Fuji, with a x12 zoom, which was something back then ! I had a good few years before it gave me any trouble, and after that I came to the conclusion that I was seeing too much of life through the lens of a camera and was missing out on the moment, so I then went without a camera for a few years.
Then a couple of years back a purchased a little Panasonic Lumix just to take some basic shots and to have some memories. It’s a great little camera for what it is, and I was happy to have a camera that I could just slip into my pocket.
For the past few years I have been more into bird watching which has made me think about purchasing a new camera. Initially, after seeing a friends results with a DSLR, I thought about purchasing an entry level Nikon DSLR, but then as I wanted a bit of focal length for birding was having doubts about the cost and having to carry around a heavy piece of equipment with an array of lenses, so I started to look once again at bridge cameras. After reading a few reviews I decided to go for the Cannon SX50. It was then that I came across this forum and thread. Whilst looking at bridge cameras there were always a couple of Fuji’s in the running, but reading through your posts swung it for me towards the HS50. I think it was the fast start-up, quick AF and general build quality & feel that sealed the deal.
I’ve ordered my HS50EXR today, so it should be with me in a few days. Looking forward to posting a few shots soon.|=)| Thanks for your help !
Mike Penfold
Well-known member
Attached is a backlit shot of American Goldfinches foraging on purple coneflower seed heads in our backyard.
Settings used:
Mode: EXR D-Range Priority
ISO: Auto 3200
IS Mode: Continuous + Motion
DR: Auto
WB: Auto
Image Size: M 3:2
Image Quality: Fine
Film Simulation: Std
Auto focus: Center
Color; Tone; Sharpness; Noise Reduction: all 0
Digital zoom: 1.4 or 2 (?)
Handheld; cropped in camera.
Mike
Settings used:
Mode: EXR D-Range Priority
ISO: Auto 3200
IS Mode: Continuous + Motion
DR: Auto
WB: Auto
Image Size: M 3:2
Image Quality: Fine
Film Simulation: Std
Auto focus: Center
Color; Tone; Sharpness; Noise Reduction: all 0
Digital zoom: 1.4 or 2 (?)
Handheld; cropped in camera.
Mike
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flossiepip
Well-known member
Been using the HS30 the last week and have notice some shutter lag is this something you get on the HS50? Seems a nice camera otherwise.
Mike Penfold
Well-known member
The start-up, shot-to-shot, and shutter lag times on the HS50 make them seamless.
Mike
Mike Penfold
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McFlycatcher
Occasional User
Well the camera arrived and I must say that so far I am quite impressed. It is early days for me as a photographer and birdwatcher, but here are a couple of recent images.
All shot in A-Mode
Coppersmith Barbet - ISO 500, f/5.6, 1/58sec, FL-185mm
Common Kingfisher - ISO 400, f/5.6, 1/20sec, FL-160mm
Green Beeeater - ISO 100, f/5.6, 1/600sec, FL-185mm
All shot in A-Mode
Coppersmith Barbet - ISO 500, f/5.6, 1/58sec, FL-185mm
Common Kingfisher - ISO 400, f/5.6, 1/20sec, FL-160mm
Green Beeeater - ISO 100, f/5.6, 1/600sec, FL-185mm
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Happy Holidays....
I've setup a smugmug trial for my bird collections using HS50
http://joms-nature.smugmug.com/HS50EXR
Cheers and enjoy your holidays!
I've setup a smugmug trial for my bird collections using HS50
http://joms-nature.smugmug.com/HS50EXR
Cheers and enjoy your holidays!
