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Master Photo-digital - April 2007 "The film-like rendering is where the Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro excels, and while my preferences would be for shooting raw all the time, the new Velvia-like look and the modified Portrait looks all deserve testing... It's a niche-market camera, and shows us that Fujifilm still understands this niche."
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![]() Camera bodyWith its predecessor achieving recognition for its excellent ergonomics, the FinePix S5 Pro will take the system into a different league, using a tough, professional magnesium alloy shell. With weatherproof seals, and first-rate design, the S5 Pro will be a camera truly deserving of the term 'workhorse', equally at home in the studio as on a nature assignment in a humid rainforest. The camera's shutter mechanism will be testament to its durability, as it has been tested to exceed the key benchmark of 100,000 cycles. RPT Pro sensor diagramSensorThe ultimate goal in development of Fujifilm's D-SLR cameras has been to maximise image quality through constant R & D into the Company's proprietary sensors. With the introduction six years ago of the acclaimed Super CCD, Fujifilm has moved away from increasing the pixel density in favour of image quality developments that increase the overall performance of the sensor. The FinePix S5 Pro will see the refinement of a winning formula - Fujifilm's Super CCD SR II will be updated to the new Super CCD SR Pro. Using a unique layout of twelve million paired photodiodes (6.17 million larger 'S' photodiodes for main image information, combined with 6.17 million smaller 'R' photodiodes for bright area information), the S5 Pro will deliver improvements in noise, dynamic range, colour and tonality. Further improving the capability of the sensor, a new, improved low-pass filter will ensure that moiré and noise are kept to an absolute minimum. Fuji technicians believe improvements in these key areas will be of more true value to professional photographers - the challenge is quality of information, not quantity of information. Real Photo Pro processorImage qualityThe redesigned Super CCD SR Pro sensor will be at the centre of the camera's performance. However, the new Real Photo Processor Pro will ensure that the information is handled in such a way to produce images that are beautifully vibrant, with colour recorded as the human eye sees it. The processor's two stages of noise reduction will deliver an impeccably clean image, and also permit light sensitivity up to ISO 3200 whilst achieving sharp, low-noise images. A new dark noise reduction process, subtracting the residual, ambient noise on the sensor from the actual exposure, helps the camera produce smooth, clean images even when long shutter speeds are used. i-TTL Flash Exposure Meteringi-TTL flash exposure meteringi-TTL Flash Exposure Metering System: photographers can take advantage of a host of creative options, and achieve outstanding results with all Nikon compatible Speedlights. ![]() Dynamic rangeThe FinePix S5 Pro will also afford the user much greater control over the unique image parameters that its technology provides. Six stepped dynamic range settings between 100% (normal dynamic range) and 400% (dynamic range expanded by two stops), will enable the photographer to achieve exactly the tonal feel to their images that they want. In addition, three distinct settings for the 'negative film' preset option will further enhance the customisable nature of the camera, giving portrait photographers precisely the 'look' that they wish to create. ![]() Face Detection TechnologyAt 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. Improvements of the FinePix S5 Pro over the FinePix S3 ProImage processing and quality
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Master Photo-digital - April 2007"The film-like rendering is where the Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro excels, and while my preferences would be for shooting raw all the time, the new Velvia-like look and the modified Portrait looks all deserve testing... It's a niche-market camera, and shows us that Fujifilm still understands this niche." Digital Camera Buyer - April 2007"It's clear that Fujifilm has made a concerted effort to offer something different with the FinePix S5 Pro. There's an incredible range of settings to be tailored to your precise needs, and the results are superb, even at ISO 3200, which is commendable. Whatever your field of expertise, the FinePix S5 Pro will have something to offer." Digital Camera - April 2007"The FinePix S5 Pro is a major improvement over the FinePix S3 Pro in its handling and build quality, and it makes for an interesting comparison with the Nikon D200. The FinePix S5 Pro's tonal rendition is often superior, especially with portraits." Think Camera - April 2007"I absolutely love the results I get with it and the learning curve isn't too steep. The pictures rock." Photography Monthly - April 2007The FinePix S5 Pro is a fine camera that delivers excellent results. It handles very well and exudes confidence, and it does produce lovely images and that's the important thing. There's not much noise, the Film simulation modes are worth using and it certainly does a great job in high contrast situations." Trusted Reviews - April 2007"The Fujifilm S5 Pro continues in its predecessors' tradition of providing superior dynamic range and tonal quality for specialist portrait and wedding photographers, who will be delighted with its outstanding capabilities in these areas, as well as its superb handling, build quality and performance." Digital Photo Pro - April 2007Recommended "Here is a DSLR that has all the best features of a pro film camera combined with an excellent digital operation... For any social or event photographer I have to recommend a close look at the FinePix S5 Pro." Practical Photography - April 20074 Stars "Skin tones are impressively recorded and rate highly against the competition, with or without flash. The FinePix S5 Pro is a vast improvement over the FinePix S3 Pro." What Digital Camera? - April 2007This month's pick "With four portrait-orientated colour modes Fujifilm is clearly targeting the wedding and social photographer, and the FinePix S5 Pro's extended dynamic range will certainly help tackle the 'black suit/white dress' exposure nightmare." Digital SLR User - April 20074 stars "Fujifilm's FinePix S5 Pro is an impressive mid-range model, combining a superb sensor with a wider than average dynamic range and pleasing colour reproduction, especially so with skin tones." Digital Photographer - September 2007"Despite appearances, after a few minutes investigating the way that the FinePix S5 Pro handles and the technology it has to offer, you'll soon realise that this camera has Fujifilm written all over it." 96% - Highest Rated Macworld - November 2007Editor's Choice "Fujifilm's DSLR, the FinePix S5 Pro, marries a sturdy build to a chip specifically engineered for detailed portraits and vivid landscapes. The FinePix S5 Pro maintained highlight detail in our portrait test shot, the best of all those on test, while delivering accurate colours and a good degree of crispness. Our close up shot at ISO1600 was also impressively free of image noise and similarly sharp. In short, the FinePix S5 Pro is a reliable digital workhorse of a camera and comes highly recommended."
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