the fujifilm finepix s9200 bridge camera features a powerful 50x optical zoom lens for maximum picture taking versatility. newly developed and featuring a bright f/2.9-6.5 maximum aperture setting, the lens offers a huge 24-1200mm optical range that can be boosted to an incredible 100x magnification . image sharpness is also enhanced by the lens shift image stabilization system that reduces the effects of camera shake, especially at the longer zoom settings. the 1/2.3-inch 16.2 megapixel cmos sensor in the s9200 is back-side illuminated to ensure the best possible results right up to the maximum iso sensitivity of 12,800. coupled with the rapid focusing speeds, users can be confident of getting great results in double-quick time. additionally, the s9200 can start up in just one second, autofocus in as little as 0.3 seconds and then be ready to take another shot in just 0.5 second. as well as being a powerful machine for still image capture, the s9200 is equally potent when it comes to movie capture, recording movies in full hd (1920 x 1080) at up to 60 frames-per-second. six advanced filter functions that allow users to add creative effects to movies, plus there's a 480 frames-per-second slow motion mode and a dedicated movie record button so you’ll never miss the action. 10 advanced filters are available for still pictures too, and they offer a variety of picture taking effects.