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2014-03-31T21:00:00
Awesome color without having to process only drawback is it's a little slow and uses more expensive CF memory cards
motrads
2014-01-30T19:00:00
I have had two Fuji S3 Pro cameras for several years [7 or 8] and have been 99% satisfied [100% if you limit comparison to all Non-Full Sensor cameras]. The S5 Pro is a definite step up as it has features the S3 Pro couldn't even 'think' of. Even though the sensor is 'only' 12.34 Mp, it easily outperforms other APS sensor cameras even up to 18 Mp. This is NO hype as I have done my own tests.
The E.
2012-05-13T21:00:00
It's a good quality camera at an affordable price. Great for weddings.
Michael
2012-05-07T21:00:00
Fantastic portrait and wedding camera, produces images with beautiful skin tones.
ROGER R.
2008-04-01T21:00:00
Great camera I have used it every day since I got it. Takes great pictures and is easy to learn. Very well built.Shutter is a little loud but really not that bad. I own a Nikon D 300 also and have been using the Fuji on a daily basis.
denn321
2008-02-20T19:00:00
This is the first digital camera since I stopped using my Bronicas that I have complete confidence in. It performs exceptionally and the results are professional quality. I no longer worry about exposure problems with the dynamic range increase.
DeWitt A.
2008-01-20T19:00:00
Best digital camera I have had. Far better than the S3 by a mile. Color is great for portraits & weddings. Only thing wrong is the loud shutter click. In a quiet church it sounds like a gun shot.
STAN S.
2007-10-05T21:00:00
Has good feel, can use all day long and not get tired. Peole who look at my pics love the snap of the colors, even set on the defalt mode. Intuitive control layout. Easy to learn how to use.
Pete p.
2007-08-22T21:00:00
As a life long Canon shooter, I was impressed by the Nikon D200 viewfinder and overall contruction and equally impressed by Fuji's reputation for color accuracy. For me this is the first time combination really worked so I picked up the S5 with a 16GB CF card. The bottom line for me has always been image quality and on that the S5 does not disappoint. It brings the ease of use and control of the digital media with color accuarcy of NPS film. Another wonderful combination is the RAW S5 image files and Adobe Lightroom. The results are magical, the control over the final image is far beyond anything found in the analog film world and much easier to obtain and reproduce. So if you can live with a camera with the thumb advanced film based SLRs operational speed and you desire professional negative film like attributes then you should consider the S5.
DONALD F.
2007-05-22T21:00:00
I like clean high iso photos. Better than D200. [...]
Trubadurix
2007-05-15T21:00:00
Pros: It's good that a company can see past the megapixel buzzword hype. And it's even better to have the option of a NON-sony sensor to use with my Nikon glass. The images from my D2x may enlarge bigger/sharper, but the Fuji S5 consistantly outperforms it in terms of over-all image quality. What good is a 30x48 if the highs are blown out? I am seriously considering selling the D2x to buy another S5 (and another lens with the money left over!). But keep in mind, I only shoot weddings. Cons: Not as fast as other cameras in the price range. It's a trade-off.
Guy S.
2007-05-13T21:00:00
very good camera i like it
Wildog
2007-05-06T21:00:00
I have been blown away with this camera. And not my highlights. Awesome feel and construction. Perfect exposures with Fuji's DR ability giving the best digital results that I have ever seen. Fuji continues it's tradition of best JPG's money can buy.
PhotoPro
2007-04-25T21:00:00
This is really the best Camera out there for under [$]. Built like a tank, solid, sealed, many options and flexible. I have used cameras that are several times more expensive than this, and they did no better and most can’t produce the image quality of this rig. Obviously, you have to do your part, and you will for sure need good glass. This is NOT a good camera if you need to shoot at a high frame rate as the buffer is too small for the image sizes it creates (24.4meg RAW which turns into 69.9meg tiff). Frankly, that is the only draw back right now other than the software that comes with it (it’s ok ) and some of the firmware is different than Nikon in the way you navigate the camera (medium learning curve).But the build quality with that sensor (NOT a D2X or DXS) make for a VERY compelling value in the DSLR market if you are a serious amateur or working professional. This is my first foray into Nikon mount, as I am a very heavily vested Canon guy. And I must say this camera just rocks! And the fact that I can get a sealed body camera that won’t fall apart in my hands for under [$]?? Yup, I drank the kool-aid and I am glad I did!
jmark l.
2007-03-10T19:00:00
I've only owned the camera for about a week, but am very happy with the results. There is no Fuji RAW support in photoshop/lightroom for the S-5....yet.... and the Fuji RAW conversion software is not user friendly at all, very slow. Overall though thumbs up.
PGHphoto
2007-02-26T19:00:00
Having tried this camera, it carries on Fuji's excellent track record as a portrait/wedding photographers must have tool. Basically a Nikon D200 but with better software and a new twin fuji sensor rather than the flawed and very noisy Sony sensor in the Nikon. I've used it right through the ISO range with little or no noise on any setting. colours are excellent. like most good DSLR's though - you need some good glassware strapped to it to get the best out of it.
Phil
2007-02-19T19:00:00
Its a D2oo with a fuji sensor. Not a D2x sensor. Just so you guys know.
s3prokw
2007-02-14T19:00:00
It's a great camera, It's a nikon D200 with the D2X image sensor
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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 (Optional)
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)
A D200 without the flaws
By Phil
Having tried this camera, it carries on Fuji's excellent track record as a portrait/wedding photographers must have tool. Basically a Nikon D200 but with better software and a new twin fuji sensor rather than the flawed and very noisy Sony sensor in the Nikon. I've used it right through the ISO range with little or no noise on any setting. colours are excellent. like most good DSLR's though - you need some good glassware strapped to it to get the best out of it.
Regarding desert rat
By s3prokw
Its a D2oo with a fuji sensor. Not a D2x sensor. Just so you guys know.
• 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 moiré. 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.