Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

Posted June 17th, 2008

Zoom: Depends on lens
Megapixels: 12.34
Price Type: High-End
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You might find S5 Pro having the same camera body as Nikon D200. Indeed the S5 body is made of the same magnesium-alloy body as the D200 and even the controls are similar. Deja vu you might say

But make no mistake, this S5 Pro is a top choice for a semi-pro DSLR that comes in a 12Mp package plus it can also uses all the Nikon-fit lenses that the D200 has access to

Image noise is well controlled and although I find landscape photos, the D200 has an upperhand, for portraits wise, S5 hands-down is great. Wedding photos and such, I truly recommend the S5

On the software side, S5 comes with FinePix Studio which is rather slow on my computer, so seek other alternatives perhaps like Fuji Hyper Utility RAW converter

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Manufacturer Claims

The Next Evolutionary Stage of Advanced Digital Image Processing Technology

FUJIFILM’s long experience in film photography and cutting-edge digital image processing technology have crystallized in the ultimate image quality technology - “Real Photo Technology Pro.” This fusion of our new Super CCD SR Pro and RP (Real Photo) Processor Pro realizes ultrahigh resolution with a superb S/N ratio, wider dynamic range and rich tonality for performance and image quality beyond even the imagination of professionals

Super CCD SR Pro - High Sensitivity ISO3200 & High S/N Ratio

Emulating the composition of negative film, the unique double-photodiode matrix of Super CCD SR Pro consists of 6.17 million high-sensitivity S-pixels with large light receptor area and 6.17 million R-pixels for wide dynamic range with small light receptor area. The large 23.0mm x 15.5mm CCD with its high resolution canvas of 12.3 million effective pixels also achieves a dynamic range of 400%, approaching that of negative film. Also its optimized optical low pass filter enables high resolution while minimizing moiré. Achieving both high resolution and high S/N ratio, it captures subjects in clear, exquisite detail.

RP (Real Photo) Processor Pro - Exhaustive Noise Reduction & Smoother Tonality

This newly developed processor features the very latest in digital image processing technology. Using “Double Noise Reduction” and a unique advanced algorithm, RP Processor Pro accurately identifies, separates and thoroughly eliminates noise only from the image data signal. Even at the highest sensitivity of ISO3200, the clarity is amazing.

Freedom to Customize the Extended Dynamic Range

The extended dynamic range setting can be precisely and optimally set according to subject and scene conditions. In addition to Auto for automatic range selection, there is a Manual mode offering a selection of 6 steps: 100% (STD), 130%, 170%, 230% (W1), 300% and 400% (W2). Select 400% (W2) and get maximum performance of both “S” and “R” pixels for an exposure level equivalent to +2EV and capability to capture outstanding photos in high-contrast scene

Adobe RGB Color Space Support

FinePix S5 Pro fully supports Adobe RGB color space, the choice and standard of graphics professionals and the printing industry. The superior color gamut of Adobe RGB color space fills the photographic expression needs of today’s professional.

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Detailed Specifications

Model

FinePix S5 Pro

Type of camera

Interchangeable-lens SLR-type digital camera

Number of effective pixels

12.34million (S-pixel: 6.17million, R-pixel: 6.17million) pixels

CCD sensor

Large-format (23.0mmx15.5mm)
Super CCD SR Pro with primary color filter
Total 12.9 megapixels (S-pixels: 6.45million, R-pixels: 6.45million)

Storage media

Compact Flash™ (CF) Card (Type I /II)
Microdrive™*1

File format

DCF-compliant
Compressed: Exif Ver. 2.21 JPEG, DPOF-compatible
Uncompressed: CCD-RAW (14bit)*2

Number of recorded pixels

L: 4,256×2,848
M: 3,024×2,016
S: 2,304×1,536 pixels

Lens mount

Nikon F mount (with AF coupling, AF contacts)

Picture angle

Approx. 1.5x focal length in 35mm format equivalent

Sensitivity

Auto
ISO 100 / 125 / 160 / 200 / 250 / 320 / 400 / 500 / 640 / 800 / 1000 / 1250 / 1600 / 2000 / 2500 / 3200 (Standard Output Sensitivity)

Exposure metering system*3

Three-mode through-the-lens (TTL) exposure metering
3D Color Matrix Metering (metering performed by 1,005-segment RGB sensor) / Center-weighted / Spot

Exposure modes

Programmed Auto with flexible program [P]
Shutter-Priority Auto [S]
Aperture-Priority Auto [A]
Manual [M]

Exposure compensation

-5.0EV to +5.0EV Step can be selected from 1/3, 1/2, 1EV step.

Shutter speed

30sec. to 1/8000 sec., Bulb.*4

Continuous shooting

CH - Approx. 3 frames/sec. ([D-RANGE] set to [100% (STD)]) / Approx. 1.6 frames/sec. ([D-RANGE] set to other than [100% (STD)])
CL - Approx. 2 frames/sec. ([D-RANGE] set to [100% (STD)]) / Approx. 1.6 frames/sec. ([D-RANGE] set to other than [100% (STD)]) and approx. 1 frames/sec.

Auto bracketing

Number of shots 2-9 compensated EV value 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1EV step

Focus mode

Single Servo AF (S)
Continuous Servo AF (C)
Manual focus (M)

Focus AF system

TTL phase detection
AF assist illuminator

Focus Area

Normal - 11 areas; single area or group can be selected;
Wide - focus area can be selected from 7 areas

Focus AF Frame selection

Single Area AF
Dynamic AF
Group Dynamic AF
Dynamic AF with closest subject priority

White balance

Automatic
Incandescent light
Fluorescent lamp (1-5)
Fine
Flash
Shade
Color temperature
Preset Custom (1-5) Fine tuning can be set

Color Space

sRGB
Adobe RGB (1998)

Film Simulation

(STANDARD)
F1
F1a
F1b
F1c
F2

Dynamic Range

AUTO
100% (STD)
130%
170%
230% (W1)
300%
400% (W2)

Self-timer

20sec.
10sec.
5sec.
2sec.

Built-in flash

Manual pop-up with button release. Guide No.12 (ISO 100·m)
i-TTL balanced fill-flash or standard i-TTL flash
Flash synchronization up to 1/250 sec.

Flash modes

Front Synchro
Slow Synchro
Rear Synchro
Red-eye Reduction
Red-eye Reduction + Slow Synchro

Flash control

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 for digital SLR and standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
Auto aperture: Available with SB-800 with CPU lens
Non-TTL Auto: Available with flash such as SB-800, SB-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-28, SB-27, and SB-22s
Range-priority manual: available with SB-800

Accessory shoe

Standard ISO type with hot-shoe contact (Safety lock provided)

Sync contact

X-contact only: flash synchronization up to 1/250 sec.

Viewfinder

Fixed-eyelevel pentaprism
built-in diopter adjustment
Frame coverage: Approx. 95%
Magnification: Approx. x0.94

LCD back monitor

2.5-inch approx. 230,000 pixels low temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD (approx. 100% frame coverage for playback)

Photography functions

framing guideline
frame no. memory
multiple exposure shooting
live view

Playback functions

Face Zoom In
cropping
slide show
multi-frame playback
histogram display
brightness warning display

Other functions

Function lock
PictBridge compatibility
Exif Print compatibility
PRINT Image Matching II compatibility
language selection (Japanese, English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean)
time difference
Image comment
Barcode reader/GPS unit

Video output