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FujiFilm - FinePix S5 Pro DSLR Camera Body | 
 enlarge | Brand: Fuji
Category: Photography
Buy New: $1,299.99
New (2) Used (2) from $1,090.00
Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 46154
Media: Electronics
Display Size: 2.5
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6.2
MPN: 6000005590
ASIN: B000OUBPV4
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 12.34 Million Pixels (S-pixel: 6.17million, R- pixel: 6.17million) | | • | New Super CCD SR Pro Technology 23.0mm x 15.5mm | | • | Number of recorded pixels - L: 4,256 x 2,848 / M: 3,024 x 2,016 / S: 2,304 x 1,536 | | • | Storage media Compact Flash: (CF) Card (Type I/II) and Microdrive | | • | Lens mount: Nikon-F mount (with AF coupling, AF contacts), Type DX AF Nikkor: All functions supported, Type G or D AF Nikkor (IX Nikkor lenses cannot be used): All functions supported. |
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Product Description
Introducing the camera for the image conscious professional - The Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro DSLR! For the first time, a professional DSLR body featuring the Fujifilm Super CCD SR Pro coupled with Real Photo Processor Pro technology providing increased performance, control and durability.The increased dynamic range from the Super CCD SR double pixel technology (6.17 million S-pixels and 6.17 million R-pixels) became popular in the FinePix S3 Pro with portrait and wedding photographers. The new FinePix S5 Pro continues these advancements by coupling the proven Super CCD SR Pro with the companies new RP (Real Photo) Processor Pro for even more outstanding film-like results. The two technologies will be married together in a fully digital and durable metal alloy body frame. This opens the door for Fujifilms technologies to expand into other venues such as outdoor and high endurance commercial photography. Feature at a GlanceReal Photo Technology Pro Super CCD SR Pro Face Detection Technology for post image verification Nikon F-mount compatibility for all functionality with all Nikkor AF-D/G and the latest AF-S optics RAW+JPEG (4,256X2,848 pixels, 3,024X2,016 pixels, 2,304X1,536 pixels) dual-save mode MAC and PC supported tethered shooting mode via USB 2
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 Was a very good low light camera July 10, 2008
Christopher K. Seid (Los Angeles, CA United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have owned the Nikon D70, D200 and currently still have the D80, D300 and Fuji S5. If low light photography is your cup of tea...then this is a very good camera. It beats the D70, D80 and D200 (anything over ISO 800 on these cameras are pretty much useless). However, since the D300 has arrived, (not to mention the D3), it is no longer my favorite low light camera. The D300 performs better in this area. It is also faster in fps and has a much bigger and clearer LCD screen. However, the S5 images at ISO 800 and above do give a grainy film like quality, which make the photos look quite good.
Dynamic range wise...i think the S5 is still better when set to 400%. If i had rated this camera back in Oct 2007, I would give it 5 stars. Since it is 2008 July, only 4 stars.
The good: High Dynamic Range, Very good low light capabilities, well built, incorporates Nikon excellent wireless flash system, auto-iso, film like grain/noise at higher iso
The bad: slow, very very bad menu (absolutely horrible!), LCD images of photo all look blurry...low resolution LCD screen?, can only use Fujifilm batteries...so your nikon ones won't be compatible!
 A Quality Camera July 4, 2008
P. Reams (SoCal, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I got exactly what I was expecting with camera and have to agree with the reviewer above. The camera renders skin wonderfully. In fact, with the exception of the D3, I wouldn't trade it for any other F-mount camera. I've really enjoyed shooting with it and I'll be disappointed if Fuji gets out of the DSLR market.
In a word ...."WOW"!! January 2, 2008
Greg...Florida
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
This review is based on my real-world experience with the Fuji S5 Pro and not number crunching, or high-tech analyzing.
I've owned a Nikon D200 since they first appeared and absolutely enjoyed every minute of researching, learning, and shooting. I've been playing with SLR's and a few DSLR's since the mid 1980's. I've taken night classes in digital imaging and all the other related stuff so I'm somewhat familiar with photography. I've wanted to see what all the "5 stars," super reviews, etc. was going down with the Fuji S5 Pro. A neighbor of mine opted to for-go his purchase of a D300 and buy an S5 Pro....I told him "are you nuts!!" From 3 months of his S5 Pro he showed me a number of people, nature, and landscape shots. I asked how much PP he did to them and he assured me...."nothing, not a thing."
The portraits looked better than professional, the landscapes looked postcard ready, and the nature shots were stunning. Granted, every photographer does not use the same settings and techniques, and of course there are variables to everything you compare, but I couldn't figure how he shot such unrealistic, beautiful images right out of the camera. After much debate, I took the plunge and got one. I damned near became obsessed with learning as much as I could and practiced on almost everything I could. After about 2 months.....
NOW...IMO REAL WORLD REVIEW:
1. The dynamic range, color, low noise/high ISO and detail is really remarkable.
2. I like the familiar, solid D200 "feel" about the camera.
3. "Fast" (fps) is something one must determine based on applications;
Weddings, portraits, walkaround, etc.....yes, following child down a soccer field with finger held down on shutter release....no.
4. Big RAW files yes, but tolerable with a 4-8MB CF card. Transferring files to your PC needs a bit of patience even with a big PC.
5. Reputable company (Fujifilm), contender in the DSLR market, good product support...no brainer.
6. Good glass...a must.. cheap-out and the S5 Pro outputs garbage (I've tried this with a borrowed lens).
7. "Good photos come from good photography"...true to an extent, having and learning with the right gear to obtain "good photos"...more realistic.
My Summary: My goal is to achieve the best image quality from the camera
that I've spent my hard earned money as possible. Looking exclusively on buying the S5 Pro for "application" purposes can be very subjective (IMO). The Fuji S5 Pro works for me as my "all around" camera. Will I sell my D200? Do I now need 2 cameras?...Soon time will tell. Do I like what I see from the S5 Pro....absolutely!!!
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