Question 1

What kind of a SD card would one buy for still shots only?

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16 GB SD cards are more than enough for any Shots you're taking ; Just stick to name brands such as SanDisk Ultra 16 GB SDHC Class 10 Flash Memory Card 30MB/s SDSDU-016G-AFFP  it's very affordable ..... see it by typing in the the above info .....what I have is the 16 GB SDXC Class 10 which can handle 45 MB/S speeds and I have had no problems with it. The SDHC is the cheaper and slower (usually about 4 MB/S speed). So if you need something reliable to use as a memory card for videos then go SDXC Class 10. It is well worth the money to use in videos but for cameras while taking still pictures only then you will not need this extremely fast card. Also it holds enough pics in the hi def format that you can actually go with a 8 GB card however for long vacations & fewer downloads get the 16GB ( 32 & 64 are way too expensive to invest in one card & not needed ) .

Question 2

Since Amazon now labels the "Old Model" and B&H Photo has marked it as discontinued, what FujiFilm FinePix replaced this model(HS50EXR)?

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As of yet, there isn't one. There were no new models in the HS series line announced this year. It's a shame, really, because I LOVE the manual zoom on this camera line. Currently Fuji is touting the FinePix S1 (which has the "standard" zoom mechanism, via rocker switch) but most of the other specs match the HS50's - albeit it is water/dust resistant. Fuji is also pushing their XT1 "prosumer" line, so I fear that the HS50 may be the end of its series.

Question 3

Has anyone used a teleconverter lens with this camera for more zoom? results?

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Gibbons-san ...  -I have not used a teleconverter with this camera-, sorry.  With the current zoom of 1000, I have not found the need for more.   But on the opposite end of the spectrum, the micro/close-up capability is fantastic.                          Respectfully,         David

Question 4

Built in Flash?

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Yes it has a built in pop up flash that in the menu you can adjust in 1/3 power levels from  -2/3 power to +2/3 powerIE..   -2/3    -1/3    0    +1/3    +2/3  do not compare this flash to a Speedlight with a Guide number of 58But I do use it now and then.  When out in a snow storm I turn it on up to full power to get the snowflakes that are coming down in front of the camera to be lit up. and when the subjects are maybe less than eight ft away.  just depends.  Play with it "I DO love this camera"If given the choice between a life time supply of Oreos and this Camera I think it would be a toss up.. I hope that helps.

ASIN	B00ATM1MGA
Age Range Description	Adult, Teen
Aperture modes	F2.8-F5.6
Are Batteries Included	Yes
Aspect Ratio	3:2
Auto Focus Technology	Center, Continuous, Face Detection, Multi-area, Phase Detection, Single, Tracking
Autofocus	Yes
Autofocus Points	17
Best Sellers Rank	#485,266 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #4,233 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras
Bit Depth	24 Bit
Brand	Fujifilm
Built-In Media	Instruction Manual
Camera Flash	Built-In
Camera Lens	The camera has a Fujinon 42x optical zoom lens with approx. 2.0x digital zoom, equivalent to 24 - 1,000mm focal length and f/2.8-f/11 aperture.
Color	Black
Compatible Devices	Micro Four Thirds
Compatible Flash Memory Type	SD, microSD
Compatible Mountings	Micro Four Thirds
Connectivity Technology	HDMI, USB
Continuous Shooting	11
Crop Mode	3:2
Customer Reviews	4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (602)
Digital Scene Transition	zoom
Digital Zoom	20
Digital-Still	Yes
Display Fixture Type	Articulating
Display Maximum Resolution	920000
Display Resolution Maximum	920000
Display Type	LCD
Dots Per Screen	920000
Effective Still Resolution	16
Expanded ISO Minimum	100
Exposure Control	Aperture Priority, Manual, Programmed AE, Shutter Priority AE
File Format	JPEG (Exif Ver 2.3 ), RAW (RAF format), RAW+JPEG
Flash Memory Bus Interface Type	UHS-I
Flash Memory Speed Class	10
Flash Memory Type	SD
Flash Modes	Macro
Flash Sync Speed	[EO] 1/1000 or 1/2000
Focal Length Description	4.4-185 millimeters
Focus Features	Hybrid
Focus Mode	Single-Servo AF (AF-S)
Focus Type	Manual Focus
Form Factor	SLR-like (bridge)
Generation	1
Global Trade Identification Number	00074101021646
HDMI Type	Type C Mini HDMI
Hardware Interface	USB
Has Color Screen	Yes
Image Capture Type	Stills & Video
Image stabilization	Optical
Item Weight	2.3 Pounds
JPEG Quality Level	Fine
Lens Construction	Multi-element
Lens Correction Type	Chromatic Aberration
Lens Type	Telephoto, Zoom
Manufacturer	Fujifilm
Manufacturer Part Number	FBA_HS50EXR
Maximum Aperture	5.6 Millimeters
Maximum Focal Length	1000 Millimeters
Maximum Image Size	4000 Pixels
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds
Metering Methods	Multi, Average, Spot
Minimum Focal Length	24 Millimeters
Minimum Shutter Speed	1/4000 Seconds
Model Name	FBA_HS50EXR
Model Number	FinePix HS50EXR
Model Series	HS
Movie Mode	Yes
Night vision	No
Number of Diaphragm Blades	7
Optical Zoom	42 x
Photo Sensor Resolution	16 MP
Photo Sensor Size	1/2-inch
Real Angle Of View	1.04 Degrees
Remote Included	No
Screen Size	3 Inches
Self Timer	5 Seconds
Sensor Type	CMOS
Series Number	50
Shooting Modes	Scene
Skill Level	Professional
Special Feature	Image Stabilization
Specific Uses For Product	Photography, Videography
Supported Image Format	JPEG, RAW (RAF format)
Total Still Resolution	16 MP
Total USB 2.0 Ports	1
Total USB Ports	1
Total Video Out Ports	1
UPC	074101021646
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Video Output	HDMI
Video Resolution	FHD 1080p
Viewfinder	Electronic
Viewfinder Magnification	1.0x
Warranty Description	Comes with Manufacturer Warranty.
White Balance Settings	Auto
Wireless Technology	Wi-Fi
Write Speed	[10-30 MB/s]
Zoom	Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom

Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR 16 MP Digital Camera with 3-Inch LCD (Black)

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