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Some key features I found about it online …<\/p>\n
– Super CCD EXR<\/strong><\/em> 12 megapixel switchable sensor (6MP in low-light and dynamic range modes) – High sensitivity modes (ISO 6400 at 6MP resolution & 12800 at 3MP resolution) Due to the interesting specifications and user reviews, it was sold out in most shops. A couple of shops had only the gold\/silver colored ones but I wanted the black one instead. Was told that stocks might come in a week, so I thought maybe I can just forget about a compact for this trip.<\/p>\n Fortunately … I heard from a friend that his friend is letting go one of these which he bought during the recent IT show. Yay! After some bargaining, I got a bit of discount for this camera that he used for some test shots and burned (another) hole in my pocket for it.<\/p>\n I ain’t got time to do much test shots with it yet but some prelim shots kinda impressed me. I probably won’t be bothering with the manual controls since the few auto modes seems to be working great. My favourite is the N mode (Natural Light) which I suppose it should work a bit like Natura 1600 film loaded into my Klasse. It’s great using that to photography my boy when lighting is bad. Few test shots with it yesterday evening at the park and I was convinced!<\/p>\n From DPreview …<\/p>\n “The FinePix F200EXR also retains Fujifilm\u2019s improved exposure modes.\u00a0 New ‘Super intelligent flash’ can control technology that even lets you take flash assisted macro shots without flash washout. <\/strong>Enables to capture subjects and background in bright, clear a natural detail over the full flash range including ultra close-ups. Other popular exposure modes such as Natural Light and with Flash (giving the user a choice of flash \u2018on\u2019 or flash \u2018off\u2019 shots) or\u00a0 Natural Light <\/strong>, is featured to capture great candid portraits when powerful flash might be intrusive.”<\/em><\/p>\n The EXR Auto mode is interesting. It automatically chooses and sets the stuffs based on different scenes. For example, if I were to point the cam at an object nearby, it will automatically choose macro mode settings and if I point it away at some buildings far away … it goes to landscape mode. Having some people in front of me … it will do face detection and sets to portrait mode. Despite it being pretty cool … I won’t be using this mode. Why? In this mode, the focusing is continuous and you can always hear some sound from the camera, probably the focusing mechanism at work focusing non-stop. It will not only suck up the battery real fast but also irritates the hell outta me!<\/p>\n The film simulation mode especially the Velvia one might save me from lots of Photoshop work. It has a 28mm to long telephoto of 140 mm lens that is very versatile for normal everyday use.<\/p>\n This new sensor has 3 switchable modes on the camera …<\/p>\n More information about the F200EXR here<\/a><\/p>\n
\n– 5x (28-140mm equiv.) wide-angle optical zoom lens
\n– Dual Image Stabilisation
\n– 3\u201d clear view LCD screen<\/p>\n
\n– Manual controls (including aperture and shutter priority)
\n– EXR Auto mode selects sensor and scene mode (Portrait, Night, Macro, Landscape. Night portrait & Backlit portrait)
\n– Film Simulation mode (Provia\/Standard, Velvia\/Vivid, ASTIA\/Soft, Black & White, Sepia)<\/p>\n\n