Item is used. Has some small blemishes. Good working condition.
Product Description
The FinePix S5 Pro is an important step in continuing with the company's goals for achieving professional DSLR image quality consistent with Fujifilm's professional film heritage. The increased dynamic range from the Super CCD SR Pro 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.
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I purchased this camera from employee discount for $900. When I got the camera it wouldn't work. After shooting one image, camera got locked up. shutter wouldn't come back down, nor switch off. I had to pull out the battery to reset. that's not the worst part, Returning back to fujifilm was so much hassle that I had call my AMEX to dispute the charges to get my full refund back. Never again will I buy fujifilm. unfortunately I work for the company ;( Fujifilm's return policy was within two weeks of order date and it took over two weeks to get the shipment, so when I call to get the replacement, they completely denied of exchange. So I called up AMEX and asked them to stop payment to fujifilm and I returned the DOA camera back to them. That was by FAR the worst buying experience I ever had. To this date I refuse to purchase fujifilm junk!
I have tested this camera for three weeks now. I can only compare this to Canon 40D. The primary reason I bought S5PRO was the dynamic range. The secondary reason was the vivid color.
The dynamic range and the film simulation mode are only available when you shoot in JPEG. When you set to RAW, the picture quality is the same as Canon 40D shot in RAW. I found out this very important point only after wasting a lot time and comparing the shots with Canon 40D (reviewers don't make this clear). In other words, I am inclined to say if you normally shoot in RAW like I do, you don't need to pay extra for this camera.
Excellent dynamic range and vivid color WHEN YOU SHOOT IN JPEG only (a lot better JPEG image than that of Canon 40D in comparable pixels). When you shoot in RAW, the picture quality seems comparable to other RAW shots taken by Canon 40D except S5PRO takes a lot more pixels (20 MB) vs Canon (9 MB).
**********UPDATE (EXPOSURE) ********************** After testing this camera over a month, I have concluded (to my distress) that this camera is very difficult to get the right exposure when shooting outdoors. You are likely to end up with OVEREXPOSURE. When the metering is set to DYNAMIC (the middle one), which is supposed to intelligently figure out overall light, the end result when viewing on the computer monitor is about ONE STOP OVEREXPOSURE. Don't rely on the look on the camera screen. When it looks just right on the camera screen, DECREASE the exposure by ONE STOP. So it is best to set EV value to -0.7 EV under all circumstances if you don't want to adjust the exposure every time.
You must also keep in mind that when this camera is overexposed, you don't get the benefit of the deep/rich legendary FUJI COLOR. When overexposed (say one stop) the picture simply looks BAD beyond repair.
********UPDATE (OUTDOOR DYNAMIC RANGE)************** When shooting outdoors where the lighting contrast is strong, you lose the details of the dark (the highlight looks excellent though). Where is the acclaimed dynamic range of this camera? Obviously, it does not work all the time.
*******UPDATE (EASE OF CONTROLS)********************** Folks, the design of camera is clumsy, PERIOD. Believe me it is like using a FILM CAMERA>
CONCLUSION
After a month-long test of this camera, I am inclined to believe this camera is ideal for indoor studio portrait or carefully orchestrated outdoor shooting. For a casual street photographer who is hoping for rich color and a wide dynamic range, this is not the right camera. I always wanted to own this camera for A LONG TIME since S2PRO. I am disappointed.
So far, so good. Beautiful color, the film profiles are good, and useful. Some bugs need to be worked out, like the auto ISO, which works (even though it shouldn't) in manual mode, but mostly it retains the strengths of the D200 (handling, quality) and adds Fuji's image quality. I've only had it for a week, but so far I like it.
The Fujifilm Finepix S 5 Pro is all I expected it to be and more. It is much more than a Nikon D200 camera with a Fujifilm sensor, working well with both Nikon and Sigma lenses. This camera provides at least 2 to 3 ways to accomplish most tasks and you can tailor controls and settings to suit your needs and preferences. I am also pleased with corp. product support from Fuji. The seller provided prompt delivery and satisfactory assistance.
The dynamic range is fantastic, this is the perfect camera for anyone who loves creative photography and portraiture. I wish fujifilm would get back into super sensor slr's