
Review Summary
2007-07-17T21:00:00
This is easily the best camera you can buy for under $4,000.00 in the USA. Very rugged construction, sealed body, amazing image sensor, and Nikon D200 reliability. The ONLY thing that may hold this camera back a bit is it's slow frame rate. If you shoots sports or racing, get something else. If you shoot ANY of the segments I listed above, this is your camera. Click buy now and don't waste your time on anything else. Further, this camera will expose bad glass, so be sure you use good lens's on it as well.
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Interchangeable-lens SLR-type digital camera
12.34 million (S-pixel: 6.17million, R-pixel: 6.17 million) pixels
23.0mmx 15.5mm Super CCD SR Pro
Number of Effective Pixels: 12.34 million (S-pixel: 6.17million, R- pixel: 6.17million) pixels
L: 4,256x2,848 / M:3,024x2,016 / S:2,304x1,536 pixels
Compact Flash (CF) Card (Type I/II) and Microdrive
Exif-JPEG (Exif2.21(*2) compatible) FINE / NORMAL [Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 compliant / DPOF-compatible]/ CCD-RAW(14bit) / CCD-RAW Exif-JPEG
Nikon F mount (with AF coupling, AF contacts)
Usable lenses: Type DX AF Nikkor: All functions supported
Type G or D AF Nikkor (IX Nikkor lenses can not be used): All functions supported
Micro Nikkor 85 mm f/2.8D:All functions supported except auto-focus and some exposure modes
Other AF Nikkor(excluding lenses for F3AF): All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II and 3D multi-sensor balanced fill-flash for digital SLR (continued)
(Continued) AI-P Nikkor: All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II,3D multi-sensor balanced fill-flash for digital SLR, and auto-focus
Non-CPU: Can be used in exposure modes A and M; electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster; color matrix metering, multi-sensorbalanced fill-flash for digital SLR, and aperture value display supported if user provides lens
Single Servo AF(S) / Continuous Servo AF(C) / Manual focus(M)
Approx.1.5x focal length in 35mm format equivalent
TTL phase detection. AF assist illuminator
Normal: 11 areas; single area or group can be selected; Wide: focus area can be selected from 7 areas
1) Single Area AF 2) Dynamic AF 3) Group Dynamic AF 4) Dynamic AF with closest subject priority
30 sec. to 1/8000 sec. Bulb.
AUTO, ISO100/125/160/200/250/320/400/500/640/800/1000/1250/1600/2000/2500 /3200 (Standard Output Sensitivity)
Three-mode through-the-lens (TTL) exposure metering. 3D Color Matrix Metering II(metering performed by 1,005-segment RGB sensor) / Center-weighted / Spot
Auto bracketing: Number of shots 2-9 compensated EV value 1/3 1/2 2/3 1 EV step.
-5.0EV to 5.0EV Step can be selected from 1/3, 1/2, 1EV step
Programmed Auto with flexible program [P], Shutter-Priority Auto [S], Aperture-Priority Auto [A], and Manual [M]
Automatic / Incandescent light / Fluorescent lamp(1-5) / Fine / Flash / Shade / Color temperature / Preset Custom(1-5) Fine tuning can be set
Film Simulation: (STANDARD) / F1 / F1a / F1b / F1c / F2
Color Space: sRGB / Adobe RGB (1998)
Dynamic Range: AUTO / 100%(STD) / 130% / 170% / 230%(W1) / 300% / 400%(W2)
Fixed-eyelevel pentaprism, built-in diopter adjustment, Frame coverage: Approx. 95%, Magnification: Approx. x 0.94
2.5-inch approx. 230,000 pixels low temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD (approx. 100% frame coverage for playback)
Manual pop-up with button release. Guide No. 12(ISO 100, m).
i-TTL balanced fill-flash or standard i-TTL flash.
Flash synchronization upto 1/250 sec
Flash control 1)TTL: TTL flash control by 1,005-pixel RGB sensor Built-in flash: i-TTL balanced fill-flash or standard i-TTL flash (spot metering or mode dial set to M) SB-800, 600 or SB-R200: i-TTL balanced fill-flash f/digital SLR & standard i-TTL flash f/digital SLR
2)Auto aperture: Available with SB-800 with CPU lens
3)Non-TTL Auto: Available with flashes SB-800, SB-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-28, SB-27, and SB-22s
4)Range-priority manual;w/SB800
Accessory shoe Standard ISO-type with hot-shoe contact (Safety lock provided)
Electronic shutter release
NTSC/PAL selectable
USB 2.0 (High-Speed)
X-contact only: flash synchronization up to 1/250 sec.
Rechargeable Li-ion battery (included) or AC Power Adapter AC-135VN (Included)
Single frame shooting
Continuous Shooting: C H: Up to max. 3 frames/sec. ([D-RANGE] set to [100%(STD)]) / Up to 1.5 frames/sec. ([D-RANGE] set to WIDE (other than [100%(STD)]))
C L: Up to max. 2 frames/sec. ([D-RANGE] set to [100%(STD)])/ Up to 1.5 frames/sec. ([D-RANGE] set to WIDE (other than [100%(STD)])), and 1 frames/sec.
5.8in. (W) x 4.4in. (H) x 2.9in. (D) (not including accessories and attachments)
29.3 oz. (not including accessories, battery and memory card)
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Best Camera for UNDER $4,000.00!!!
By jmark l.
This is easily the best camera you can buy for under $4,000.00 in the USA. Very rugged construction, sealed body, amazing image sensor, and Nikon D200 reliability. The ONLY thing that may hold this camera back a bit is it's slow frame rate. If you shoots sports or racing, get something else. If you shoot ANY of the segments I listed above, this is your camera. Click buy now and don't waste your time on anything else. Further, this camera will expose bad glass, so be sure you use good le...
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The FinePix S5 Pro carries a number of features that made its predecessor, the FinePix S3 Pro, so popular with wedding, portrait and studio photographers. One is increased dynamic range from the Super CCD SR double pixel technology (6.17 million S-pixels and 6.17 million R-pixels).
The new FinePix S5 Pro continues this tradition of expanded dynamic range and goes a step further by coupling the new Super CCD SR Pro sensor with Fujifilm's new RP (Real Photo) Processor Pro for even more outstanding, film-like results.
Moreover, the FinePix S5 Pro will house the two technologies in a fully digital and durable metal alloy body frame. This opens the door for Fujifilm's digital imaging technologies to expandinto other applications such as outdoor and high endurance commercial photography.
Image Processing and Quality:
Real Photo Technology Pro, which combines the Super CCD SR Pro sensor and the RPProcessor Pro, allows for the wide dynamic range with smoother tonality from brightest light to darkest shadow.
The re-designed new Super CCD SR Pro featuresan optimized low-pass filter that will reduce the noise and minimize moire. The newly developed RP Processor Pro features two cycles of noise reduction so photographers can snap pictures at light sensitivities as high as ISO 3200 with less noise than comparable cameras at similar ISOs.
Increased Color and Dynamic Range Control:
Photographers can choose from six preset ranges for greater creative control over the FinePix S5 Pro's expanded dynamic range between 100% and 400%, Three new variations of the original film simulation mode have been added (five modes in total) for improved reproduction of natural skin tones.
Face Detection Technology for post image verification:
At the push of a button, the FinePix S5 Pro's Face Detection Technology detects up to ten faces in a scene immediately after each image is captured. Photographers can zoom in and confirm facial detail, whether eyes are open or closed, focus and exposure on the FinePix S5 Pro's LCD monitor.
This kit also includes Pantone's Huey monitor calibration system and AC-135VW AC Adapter.
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