Summary
The FinePix S5 Pro is a digital single lens reflex camera introduced by Fujifilm on 25 September 2006 and since discontinued.[1] It replaces the previous FinePix S3 Pro and keeps the Nikon F mount compatibility, including DX size lenses. It is based on the Nikon D200 body,[2] and benefits from its improvements: 11-point autofocus, i-TTL flash, a bigger 2.5-inch (64 mm) LCD and a lithium-ion battery. It has a Super CCD 23×15.5 mm image sensor of the same configuration as its predecessor, with 6.17 million low sensitivity pixels and 6.17 million high sensitivity pixels to give a high dynamic range, and a boost to 3200 ISO.
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-lens reflex |
| Lens | |
| Lens | Interchangeable, Nikon F-mount |
| Sensor/medium | |
| Sensor | 23.0 mm × 15.5 mm Super CCD SR Pro |
| Maximum resolution | 4256 × 2848 (12.34M/12.1 M pixels sensor/effective) |
| Film speed | 100-3200 |
| Storage media | CompactFlash (Type I or Type II) or Hitachi Microdrive |
| Focusing | |
| Focus modes | Instant single-servo AF (S), continuous-servo AF (C), manual (M) |
| Focus areas | Normal: 11 areas; Wide: focus area can be selected from 7 areas |
| Exposure/metering | |
| Exposure modes | Programmed Auto [P] with flexible program; Shutter-Priority Auto [S]; Aperture Priority Auto [A]; Manual [M] |
| Exposure metering | Three-mode through-the-lens (TTL) exposure metering |
| Metering modes | 3D Colour Matrix Metering II, Centre-weighted and Spot |
| Flash | |
| Flash | Manual pop-up with button release Guide number (ISO 100, m) |
| Flash bracketing | 3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV |
| Shutter | |
| Shutter | Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter |
| Shutter speed range | 30 s – 1/8000 s, bulb |
| Continuous shooting | 3frame/s standard Dynamic Range 1.5 frame/s in extended ranges |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder | Optical |
| Image processing | |
| White balance | Auto, Six presets, Manual preset (four), Kelvin temperature, Fine tunable |
| WB bracketing | 2 to 9 frames in increments of 1, 2 or 3 |
| General | |
| LCD screen | 2.5-inch (63.5 mm) TFT LCD, 230,000 pixels |
| Battery | Fujifilm NP-150 Lithium-Ion battery |
| Optional battery packs | MB-D200 battery pack with one or two Fujifilm NP-150 or six AA batteries |
| Weight | About 830 g without battery, memory card, body cap, or monitor cover |
It introduces also a face detection feature for reviewing those details faster and an improved iteration of the S3 Pro's "live view" function to help focusing, and to take pictures without using the viewfinder. It is possible to use it in tethered operation, to connect a barcode reader and a wired ethernet or Wi-Fi link.[3]
Compatibility with Nikon D200 battery systems edit
While the Finepix S5 Pro shares the same body design as the Nikon D200, it is not compatible with the Nikon D200's EN-EL3e battery system. The Finepix S5 Pro will only work with Fujifilm NP-150 lithium batteries, when using the Nikon MB-D200 battery grip you must also use either Fujifilm NP-150 lithium batteries or 6 AA cells. Fuji only approves LR6 (AA Alkaline), HR6 (AA Ni-MH) and ZR6 (AA Ni-Mn). Fuji does not approve the use of Ni-CD, lithium or manganese AA Batteries.
UV/IR version of camera edit
On July 13, 2007, Fujifilm announced an ultraviolet and infrared sensitive version of the Finepix S5 Pro, the FinePix IS Pro. The camera is marketed towards the law-enforcement, medical and scientific communities.[4]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Fujifilm Announces Development Plans for New FinePix S5 Pro" (Press release). Fuji Photo Film. 2006-09-25.
- ^ "Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro". Digital Photography Review. 2006-09-25.
- ^ "FinePix S5 pro leaflet" (PDF). Fujifilm Corporation. 2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2006-10-17. Retrieved 2006-09-25.
- ^ "Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro Press Release". Digital Photography Review. 2007-07-13.
External links edit
- Finepix S5 Pro at Fujifilm Global
- Finepix S5 Pro Review at Digital Photography Review