Sep 30

gdgt’s best deals for September 30th: Fujiilm FinePix JX650, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 Cameras

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Ready to save some cash on your tech buys? Then you’ve come to the right place. Our friends at sister site gdgt track price drops on thousands of products every day, and twice a week they feature some of the best deals they’ve found right here. But act fast! Many of these are limited-time offers, and won’t last long.

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Today’s top deals include a pair of well-regarded cameras that help casual photographers get professional-looking pictures with ease. The Fujifilm FinePix JX650 is a bargain-basement option, while those looking to spend (and receive) a bit more can opt for the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. Hoping to grab one or the other? Join gdgt and add the gadgets you’re shopping for to your “Want” list — every time there’s a price cut, you’ll get an email alert!

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Jan 08

Fujifilm’s bridge cams dominate CES lineup, we check out the FinePix SL1000, S8300 and HS50EXR

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Fujifilm's bridge cams dominate CES lineup, we check out the FinePix SL1000, S8300 and HS50EXR

What makes a bridge cam? You can use the lens length as a general rule of thumb — if it’s long enough to form a bridge, that model qualifies (full disclosure: we made that bit up, but perhaps it’ll stick). Fujifilm’s got a few such devices on the CES shelf, and we’ve dropped by to check them out. At the high end, you’ll find the FinePix HS50EXR, which includes a brand new 16-megapixel 1/2-inch EXR CMOS II sensor with phase-detection focusing and an autofocus speed of 0.05 second, along with a 42x (24-1000mm) f/2.8-5.6 manual zoom lens. Next up, we have the SL1000, with its 16-megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS sensor and 50x (24-1200mm) f/2.9-5.6 optical zoom lens, followed by the S8300, with a 16-megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS sensor and 42x (24-1008mm) f/2.9-6.5 lens. All three are expected to ship in March, with the HS50EXR priced at $550, the SL1000 at $400 and the S8300 running you $310. You can find a few more details (along with a collection of similar models) in our announcement post, but what you’re likely really after is a gallery of hands-on shots — that’s waiting just below.

Gallery: Fujifilm SL1000, S8300 and HS50EXR hands-on

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