The FinePix S5 Pro will stand apart from the crowd by combining the much sought-after picture quality of Fujifilm's Super CCD SR sensor with a fully digital and durable professional metal alloy body. With this superior combination of truly professional handling and image quality, the FinePix S5 Pro will appeal to a broad range of professional photographers looking for something more in their D-SLR.
The 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.
The 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.
With 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.
The 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.
i-TTL Flash Exposure Metering System: photographers can take advantage of a host of creative options, and achieve outstanding results with all Nikon compatible Speedlights.
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.
Image processing and quality
Real Photo Technology Pro, which combines the Super CCD SR Pro and the RP (Real Photo) Processor Pro, allows for greater dynamic range with smoother tonality from highlight to shadow
The improved Super CCD SR Pro features an optimised low-pass filter to reduce noise and minimise moiré
The newly developed RP Processor Pro features two cycles of noise reduction which enables photographers to take images at even higher sensitivities (ISO 100 to ISO 3200) with visibly reduced noise
Greater flexibility to control colour and dynamic range
Photographers can choose from AUTOMATIC and six preprogrammed ranges, 100%STD, 130%, 170%, 230%W1, 300% and 400%W2), for greater creative control over the FinePix S5 Pro's expanded dynamic range.
For improved reproduction of natural skin tones, three new variations of the original film simulation mode (F1) have been added (five modes in total)
Other camera functions and features
Nikon F-mount compatibility for all functionality with all Nikkor AF-D/G and the latest AF-S optics
RAW+ jpeg (4,256 x 2,848 pixels, 3,024 x 2,016 pixels, 2,304 x 1,536 pixels) dual-save mode
Mac and PC supported tethered shooting mode via USB 2.0 port and optional Hyper Utility software
Robust lightweight magnesium-alloy body with moisture- and dust-proof seals
Durable shutter unit stands up to approximately 100,000 cycles
Adoption of high-precision i-TTL flash control
11-point AF sensor with faster auto focusing than the FinePix S3 Pro
Supports 1/3, 1/2, and 1 stop lens aperture control
Shutter speed 30 sec. to 1/8000 sec, maximum flash sync speed of 1/250 sec.
3 levels of custom function locking with password protection
2.5 inch LCD with 235,000 pixels, gives 100% frame coverage. Colour and monochromatic 30 seconds live view function to check focusing
Li-ion rechargeable battery
Compact Flash (CF) Card (Type I/II) and Microdrive compatible
Compact Flash™ (CF) Card (Type I/II) and Microdrive™
File format•Image quality mode
Exif-JPEG (Exif2.21 [3] compatible) • FINE/ NORMAL [Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 compliant /DPOF-compatible] / CCD-RAW(14bit) / CCD-RAW + Exif-JPEG
Lens mount
Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and 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 autofocus and some exposure modes Other AF Nikkor (excluding lenses for F3AF): All functions supported expect 3D color matrix metering II and 3D multi-sensor balancedfill-flash for digital SLR AI-P Nikkor: All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II,3D multi-sensor balanced fill-flash for digital SLR, and autofocus Non-CPU: Can be used in exposure modes A and M; electronic rangefinder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster; color matrix metering, multi-sensor balanced fill-flash for digital SLR, and aperture value display supported if user provides lens data
Lens servo
Single Servo AF(S) / Continuous Servo AF(C) / Manual focus(M)
Picture angle
Approx. 1.5x Focal length in 35mm format equivalent
Normal: 11 areas; single area or group can be selected; Wide: focus area can be selected from 7 areas
AF Area mode
1) Single Area AF 2) Dynamic AF 3) Group Dynamic AF 4) Dynamic AF with closest subject priority
Shutter speed
30 sec. to 1/8000 sec. Bulb.
Continuous shooting
CH : 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)]) CL : 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.
Number of shots 2-9 compensated EV value 1/3 1/2 2/3 1 EV step.
Exposure metering system
Three-mode through-the-lens (TTL) exposure metering. 3D Color Matrix Metering II (metering performed by 1,005-segment RGB sensor) / Center-weighted / Spot
Exposure compensation
-5.0EV to +5.0EV Step can be selected from 1/3, 1/2, 1EV step.
Exposure modes
Programmed Auto with flexible program [P], Shutter-Priority Auto [S], Aperture-Priority Auto [A], and Manual [M]
White balance
Automatic / Incandescent light / Fluorescent lamp (1-5) / Fine / Flash / Shade / Colour temperature / Preset Custom (1-5) Fine tuning can be set.
2.5-inch approx. 230,000 pixels low temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD (approx. 100% frame coverage for playback)
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 synchronisation up to 1/250 sec.
Accessory shoe
Standard ISO-type with hot-shoe contact (Safety lock provided)
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 setto [M]) SB-800, 600 or SB-R200: i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR and standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR 2) Auto aperture: Available with SB-800 with CPU lens 3) Non-TTL Auto: Available with flash such as SB-800, SB-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-28, SB-27, and SB-22s 4) Range-priority manual; available with SB-800
Remote release
Electronic shutter release
Video output
NTSC / PAL selectable [3]
Digital interface
USB 2.0 (High-Speed)
Sync contact
X-contact only: flash synchronisation up to 1/250 sec.
Synchronisation terminal
Equipped with ISO 519 synchronisation terminal as standard, lock screw provided
DC input
AC Power Adapter AC-135VN (Optional)
Power source
Rechargeable Li-ion battery (included) or AC Power Adapter AC-135VN (Optional)
Dimensions
147mm(W) x 113mm(H) x 74mm(D) / 5.8in. (W) x 4.4in. (H) x 2.9in. (D) (not including accessories and attachments)
Camera mass (weight)
Approx. 830 g/29.3 oz. (not including accessories, battery and memory card)
Guide to the number of available frames for battery operation
Approx. 400 frames [4]
Accessories included
Rechargeable Li-ion battery NP-150, Battery charger BC-150, Shoulder strap, Camera body cap, Eyepiece cap, LCD cover, USB cable(mini-B), Videocable, Accessory shoe cover, Synchronizing terminal cap, Remote release socket cap, CD-ROM [ image browser with CCD-RAW converting function ]
Optional accessories
Rechargeable Battery NP-150, Battery Charger BC-150, AC Power Adapter AC-135VN, Hyper-Utility Software HS-V3, Hyper-Utility Software HS-V3UP [5]
*Subject to change
[2] The number of pixels on the image sensor which receive input light through the optical lens, and effectively reflected in the final output data of the still image.
[3] Exif2.21 is a newly revised digital camera file format that contains a variety of shooting information for optimal printing.
[4] When connecting the Video cable (included) to TV, the camera's screen is turned off.
[5] "CIPA DC-002-2003 Standard Procedure for Measuring Digital Still Camera Battery Consumption" (extract); Using included rechargeable Li-ion battery NP-150, AF50mm F1.4D lens, Compact Flash™ (CF) Card. Pictures shall be taken at a temperature of 23°C(73.4F) every 30 seconds, the flash used at full power every second shot and the camera turned off and then on again once every 10 shots.
[6] HS-V3UP is an upgrade package for HS-S2 and HS-V2.
Buffercapacity and maximum shooting cycle
Exposure mode M,ISO200, focus mode M, 1/250" shutter, SanDisk SDCFX (Extreme III) series card, and other settings are factory default.
