Fujifilm Unveils "FinePix SL300" Superzoom Camera

New Delhi: Eyes never miss a chance to seep in the beauty, though your camera does at times. You might relate to a situation when you wanted to capture a view at a distance, but your camera didn’t facilitate you with a super zoom quality. But, now you can capture objects and scenic beauty magnificently with FUJIFILM’s new FinePix SL300, a cool, trendy high-powered premium bridge camera that offersa 30x optical zoom.

Following the tradition of FUJIFILM’s popular S-series cameras, FinePix SL 300 offers similar image quality and versatility to that of a DSLR combined with the convenience and portability of a compact camera. It is a proper bridge camera that a keen photographer can use instead of a DSLR kit. The chic look of SL300 makes it a perfect pick for theyoung brigade.

FinePixSL300 features a 14 megapixel CCD sensor with sensor-shift image stabilization, a 30x optical zoom with a focal range of 24-720mm, 720p HD video at 30fps, a bright 3 inch 460k dot LCD screen, faster start-up, improved auto-focus speed and an upgraded response time. 

The highlight of the new FinePix SL300 is the Fujinon optical zoom lenses, which offer a high-quality 30x optical zoom. The extended zoom range makes the SL300 ideal for travelers looking to record their adventures; sports fans keen to capture their teams on camera or any photographer looking for a step-up from their current compact camera.

With a close-focus distance of 2cm, users can also capture precise close-up details whereas the normal macro mode can close in to around 7cm. The zoom lens offers smooth zooming and precise framing of scenes, and with the addition of a zoom lever on the barrel of the lens, photographers are able to zoom in and out without taking their hands away from the camera – guaranteeing that they’ll never miss the desired shot.

“FinePixSL300 is afast responsive camera in FUJIFILM's extensive bridge camera range, with a faster start-up time and snappy auto-focus speed. With the newly incorporated lithium-ion battery, FinePix SL300offers convenience with longevity, which is one of the important features that youngsters look for,” said K Tanaka, MD, FUJIFILM India.

For professional lighting capabilities and reaching out far objects, the SL300 has a powerful internal flash and a hot-shoe for connecting with separate external flash.

“FinePix SL300 has been designed with a rubberized coating to make it comfortable for extended shooting sessions. In terms of style and features, the Fujifilm FinePix SL300 is ideal for both the photographers who have experience of a DSLR and those who want to experience everything a DSLR can do for them without the added cost or weight,” said Rohit Pandit, Executive VP (DSC), FUJIFILM India.

Key features

1/2.3-inch 14 mega-pixel CCD sensor

30x Fujinonoptical zoom lenses with a focal range of 24-720mmand 45 steps control

3-inch bright LCD screen with 460,000 dots

TTL Hot shoe flash

Additional zoom lever (side lever)

720p HD movie capture

Li-ion battery delivering up to 300 shots per charge