Fuji FinePix S5 Pro
Digital Camera Review
May 01, 2007
- By Patrick Singleton
4.4
The Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro is Fujifilm's latest attempt at the perfect camera for wedding photographers. It has a new version of the company's extended-range SR sensor, with new adjustments that are meant specifically to handle facial highlights and white clothing (wedding dresses). The S5’s strong dynamic range and pleasing color are its unique selling points which are essentially a Fujifilm sensor and image process rig dropped into an otherwise unchanged Nikon D200. The S5 inherits the D200's excellent construction, shooting interface, TTL flash system and autofocus, but, unfortunately, not its burst speed. Speed has been a sore point of Fujifilm DSLRs, and apparently, it will continue to be.
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Fuji FinePix S5 Pro Specs
Type
Digital SLR
Price
1999.00
Length
5.80
Width
4.40
Height
2.90
Weight
29.30
Mega Pixels
12.34
Effective Pixels
6.17
Sensor Type
Super CCD SR
Image Size
4256 x 2848
Aspect Ratio
3:2
Color Filter System
Primary Color Filter
IR Cut Low Pass Filter
No
Media
Compact Flash (Type I, II), Microdive
Image Format
JPEG, RAW (Stills)
Compression
JPEG (Stills)
Compatible Lenses
DX AF Nikkor; G or D AF Nikkor; Micro Nikkor; AI-P Nikkor; non-CPU; other AF Nikkor
Viewfinder
Fixed Eye-level pentaprism
Diopter Adjustment
yes
Frame Coverage
95%
Magnification
0.94
LCD
2.5-inch low temperature TFT
Auto Focus Type
TTL phase detection
Focusing Modes
Single Area AF; Dynamic Area AF
Focusing Points
11
AF Assist Illuminator
yes
Metering Modes
3D Color Matrix II, Center-Weighted and Spot
Shutter Type
Electronically controlled focal plane
Shutter Speed
30.00
Modes
Program, Shutter-Priority, Aperture-Priority, Manual
Speed
Yes
Burst
Yes
Exposure Compensation
+/- 5 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Bracketing
2-9 frames, ±0.3/0.5/0.66/1EV
Built in Flash
Pop-up GN 12
Sync Contact
X-sync hot shoe and PC contact
Flash Metering
TTL
Resolution
4256 x 2848
Settings
Fine, Noraml
ISO Sensitivity
auto; manual: 100-3200
White Balance
uto, Manual, Fine, Shade, Fluororescent, Incandescent, Flash, Preset Custom, Color Temperature
Direct Printing
No
Video Output
Yes
Software
Hyperutility Software HS-V3
Battery Power Source
Li-ion rechargable NP-150
Zoom Wide
0
Zoom Tele
0
Intro Date
2006-08-25
fstop Max
0.00
fstop Min
0.00
Zoom Digital
0.00
Movie Mode
none
Storage Type
Compact Flash, Microdrive
LCD Pixels
235000
Resolution Maximum
4256 x 2848
Resolution Minimum
2304 x 1536
External Flash
hot shoe
Ratings
Raw
Weight
Color
9.17
3
Resolution
11.23
3
Noise Auto ISO
0.00
1.15
Noise Manual ISO
11.62
3
Low Light
8.85
3
Dynamic Range
14.40
3
Size Portability
7.25
1
Model Design Appearance
9.00
1.3
Handling
9.00
2
Control Button Positioning Size
9.25
1.85
Front
8.00
0.65
Back
8.00
0.75
Left
8.00
0.5
Right
8.00
0.5
Top
9.25
0.75
Bottom
8.00
0.5
Menu
6.50
1.65
Auto Mode
6.50
1.05
Auto Focus
8.75
3
Focus
9.00
1.5
ISO
9.75
2
White Balance
8.75
2.5
Exposure
9.25
1.75
Meterng
8.75
2
Shutter Speed
9.00
1.75
Aperture
0.00
0
Custom Image Presets
0.00
0.5
Drive Mode
4.50
2.5
Picture Quality Options
9.00
1.25
Picture Effects Mode
9.25
2.15
Playback Mode
8.50
1.5
Movie Mode
1.00
0
Viewfinder
8.50
2
LCD Screen
8.25
1.75
Flash
9.25
1.75
Lens Mount
9.00
1.75
Memory
3.50
0.5
Battery
5.50
1.95
Startup 1st Shot
9.60
3
Shot Shot
9.70
3
Shutter Shot
9.00
3
Software
8.00
1.25
Jacks / Ports / Plugs
8.75
1
Direct Print Options
8.00
0.4
Ease of Use
5.50
0.75
Other Features
7.25
0.75
Value
7.50
2.5
Processing Speed
8.40
3
Total (weighted)
701.98
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