Fuji Finepix SL280 Review

Fuji Finepix SL280 is the latest modern ultra-zoom camera. It offers extensive imaging quality as it is has Fujinon 28X optical and wide range 24mm zoom lens with a 14 megapixel sensor.  Fuji is highly acclaimed by professionals across the globe for its Fujinon Lenses.  The new SL-series launched by Fuji, is placed above the S-series but below the high speed HS-series. The SL-series specializes in providing new ultra-zoom lenses with an electronic zoom controller.

Display

Finepix SL280 has a 3” LCD screen with 460K pixels image density. It provides a wide-angle view of 160 degrees. Capturing motion is as easy as it is to capture still images.  It is simple to compose, capture and share images of high precision with accuracy.

Viewfinder

The clear electronic viewfinder of this ultra-zoom camera provides flexibility to frame the shots. Even while shooting in 28X zoom mode, the images appear steady.

Lenses

Fujinon lenses are known for its high precision value and 24mm wide angle 30X optical zoom. Here the Finepix SL280 lenses’ are treated with Super EBC (Electron Beam Coating). This coating reduces the ghost-effect and lens flare. The outcome is clear and high quality images. 

Zoom and Close-up

There is a 45 step zoom control in this miniature DSLR which increases the precision accuracy of the 28X optical zoom features. The Instant Zoom and Drive-Mode buttons in the rear of the camera have 4 and 7 drive modes respectively, devoid of any self-timers, which provide preset digital enlargements.

Image

With 14 megapixels CCD, the images from this camera are backed up by extensive noise-reduction. This noise reduction features gives out high and clear images. These images are good for moderately large-sized prints. The color accuracy is appreciable.

Dual Image Stabilization

This camera has a high sensitivity for faster shutter speed and CCD-shift image stabilization. The sensor works in a stabilizing mode even at the maximum zoom range, which means there will be no blurred images, even while capturing images while in motion.

Battery

The Li-ion battery used in this camera can stand till 300 images are captured on a single charge.

Overall, this camera is a best-buy in the price offered.

This product review is penned by experts at Reliance Digital.