Fujifilm introduces FinePix S5 Pro
Since we’re talking about Fujifilm, I thought I’d mention the fact that they also announced the full specifications, availability, and retail price for the soon to be launched FinePix S5 Pro. The camera was first introduced back at Photokina 2006 and will be available starting in February of 2007 for a list price of $1999.
Here are the major product highlights for the FinePix S5 Pro (taken from the Fujifilm website for the camera here):
- 12.3 MegaPixels (S – 6.17MP, R – 6.17MP)
- Three new Film Simulation Modes were added for improved reproduction of natural skin tones
- New Real Photo Processor Pro unleashes the full potential of Super CCD SR Pro Technology
- New Facial Detection Technology (Post capture Face Zoom allows the photographer to easily and quickly zoom in and confirm facial detail such as focus and exposure on the LCD monitor.)
- New commercial grade durable metal alloy frame with password protected feature lockouts
- Nikon F-mount compatibility for full functionality with all Nikkor AF-D/G and the lastest AF-S optics
- New dual cycle noise reduction algorithms for pristine pictures at 3200 ISO (ISO range from 100 – 3200)
- More Dynamic Range settings from 100% to 400%
- New RAW + Jpeg simultaneous shooting option
- New high precision i-TTL flash control
- New exclusive Li-Ion rechargeable battery
- Compact Flashâ„¢ (CF) Card (Type â… /â…¡) and Microdriveâ„¢ compatible
As you can see, the camera has several features designed to appeal wedding, portrait, and studio photographers and it also includes their new Face Detection Technology that we mentioned in the previous posting.
Fujifilm Introduces FinePix S5 Pro to Market
Full Specifications, Availability and Pricing Also Determined
VALHALLA, N.Y. –(Business Wire)– Dec. 6, 2006 FUJIFILM U.S.A., Inc. today announced the full specifications, availability and retail price for the highly anticipated FinePix S5 Pro. Announced in development at Photokina 2006, the FinePix S5 Pro is scheduled for nationwide market availability February 2007 at a price of $1,999.
Confirming Fujifilm’s commitment to professional photographers, the FinePix S5 Pro carries a number of features that appeal to wedding, portrait and studio photographers. One is an expanded dynamic range from the double pixel technology (6.17 million S-pixels and 6.17 million R-pixels) of the camera’s Super CCD SR Pro sensor that is approximately 400% wider than that of a CCD working on a single-pixel design. In addition, the FinePix S5 Pro goes a step further by coupling the new Super CCD SR Pro sensor with Fujifilm’s new RP Processor Pro for smoother tonality from brightest light to the darkest shadows. An ISO equivalent sensitivity of 3200 is also available on the FinePix S5 Pro, thanks to the RP Processor Pro technology.
Additionally, the camera features Fujifilm’s Face Detection Technology. A post-capture function on the FinePix S5 Pro, the technology detects up to ten faces in a scene at the push of a button. Using the camera’s LCD monitor, FinePix S5 Pro users can zoom in to the faces of subjects, confirming focus, exposure and whether eyes are open or closed.
Additional highlighted features of the FinePix S5 Pro include: excellent ergonomics with weatherproof seals, a robust shutter mechanism tested to exceed 100,000 cycles, and advancements to the Film Simulation Mode with the addition of three new settings for varying skin tones.
About Fujifilm
Fujifilm brings continuous innovation and leading-edge products to a broad spectrum of industries including medical, life sciences, consumer electronic, chemical, graphic arts, information systems, photography and office products based on its vast portfolio of digital, optical, fine chemical and thin film coating technologies. The company provides products and services that contribute to the advancement of culture, science, technology and industry, as well as to improved health and environmental protection. It is the global leader in digital minilabs; Computed Radiography systems; ink dyes, pigments and UV inks for inkjet printers and materials used in the production of flat panel displays. It was ranked number 18 for U.S. patents granted in 2005, employs more than 75,000 people worldwide and in the year ended March 31, 2006, had global revenues of $22.8 billion.
FUJIFILM U.S.A., Inc., Valhalla, NY, is a U.S. marketing subsidiary of FUJIFILM Corporation, Tokyo, Japan, providing digital and analog photographic Imaging Systems, Recording/Storage Media and Motion Picture Film products and services to consumers, professionals and businesses.
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FinePix S5 Pro Digital Camera - Specifications*
Type of camera Interchangeable-lens SLR-type digital camera
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Number of 12.34 million (S-pixel: 6.17million, R- pixel:
effective 6.17million) pixels
pixels (1)
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CCD sensor 23.0mmx 15.5mm Super CCD SR Pro
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Number of L: 4,256x2,848 / M:3,024x2,016 / S:2,304x1,536 pixels
recorded
pixels
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Storage media Compact Flash(TM) (CF) Card (Type I/II) and
Microdrive(TM)
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File format- Exif-JPEG (Exif2.21 (2) compatible) - FINE / NORMAL
Image quality (Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 compliant /
mode DPOF-compatible)
/ CCD-RAW(14bit) / CCD-RAW + Exif-JPEG
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Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts)
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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 auto-focus and some exposure modes
-- Other AF Nikkor(excluding lenses for F3AF): All
functions supported except 3D color matrix metering
II and 3D multi-sensor balanced fill-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 auto-focus
-- Non-CPU: Can be used in exposure modes A and M;
electronic range finder 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
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Lens servo Single Servo AF(S) / Continuous Servo AF(C) / Manual
focus(M)
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Picture angle Approx. 1.5x focal length in 35mm format equivalent
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Sensitivity AUTO,
ISO100/125/160/200/250/320/400/500/640/800/1000/1250/
1600/2000/2500/3200 (Standard Output Sensitivity)
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Auto focus TTL phase detection. AF assist illuminator.
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Focus areas Normal: 11 areas; single area or group can be
selected; Wide: focus area can be selected from 7
areas
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AF Area mode 1) Single Area AF 2) Dynamic AF 3) Group Dynamic AF 4)
Dynamic AF with closest subject priority
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Shutter speed 30 sec. to 1/8000 sec. Bulb.
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Continuous C(H): Up to max. 3 frames/sec. ((D-RANGE) set to
shooting (100%(STD)))
/ Up to 1.5 frames/sec. ((D-RANGE) set to WIDE (other
than (100%(STD))))
C(L): 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.
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Auto bracketing Number of shots 2-9 compensated EV value 1/3 1/2 2/3 1
EV step.
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Exposure Three-mode through-the-lens (TTL) exposure metering.
metering 3D Color Matrix Metering II (metering performed by
system 1,005-segment RGB sensor) / Center-weighted / Spot
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Exposure -5.0EV to +5.0EV Step can be selected from 1/3, 1/2,
compensation 1EV step.
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Exposure modes Programmed Auto with flexible program (P), Shutter-
Priority Auto (S), Aperture-Priority Auto (A), and
Manual (M)
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White balance Automatic / Incandescent light / Fluorescent lamp(1-5)
/ Fine / Flash / Shade / Color temperature / Preset
Custom(1-5)
Fine tuning can be set.
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Film Simulation (STANDARD) / F1 / F1a / F1b / F1c / F2
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Color Space sRGB / Adobe RGB (1998)
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Dynamic Range AUTO / 100%(STD) / 130% / 170% / 230%(W1) / 300% /
400%(W2)
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Viewfinder Fixed-eyelevel pentaprism, built-in diopter
adjustment,
Frame coverage: Approx. 95%, Magnification: Approx. x
0.94
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LCD back 2.5-inch approx. 230,000 pixels low temperature
monitor polysilicon TFT color LCD (approx. 100% frame
coverage for playback)
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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 synchronization up to 1/250 sec.
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Accessory shoe Standard ISO-type with hot-shoe contact (Safety lock
provided)
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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 set to (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
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Remote release Electronic shutter release
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Video output NTSC / PAL selectable (3)
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Digital USB 2.0 (High-Speed)
interface
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Sync contact X-contact only: flash synchronization up to 1/250 sec.
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Synchronization Equipped with ISO 519 synchronization terminal as
terminal standard, lock screw provided
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DC input AC Power Adapter AC-135VN (Optional)
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Power source Rechargeable Li-ion battery (included) or AC Power
Adapter AC-135VN (Optional)
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Dimensions 5.8in. (W) x 4.4in. (H) x 2.9in. (D) (not including
accessories and attachments)
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Camera mass 29.3 oz. (not including accessories, battery and
(weight) memory card)
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Guide to the Approx. 400 frames (4)
number of
available
frames for
battery
operation
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Accessories Rechargeable Li-ion battery NP-150, Battery charger
included BC-150, Shoulder strap, Camera body cap, Eyepiece
cap, LCD cover, USB cable(mini-B), Video cable,
Accessory shoe cover, Synchronizing terminal cap,
Remote release socket cap, CD-ROM ( image browser
with CCD-RAW converting function )
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Optional Rechargeable Battery NP-150, Battery Charger BC-150,
accessories AC Power Adapter AC-135VN,
Hyper-Utility Software HS-V3, Hyper-Utility Software
HS-V3UP (5)
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*With Fujifilm’s commitment to constant improvement, the company reserves the right to alter specifications without prior notice.
All product and company names herein may be trademarks of their registered owners.
(1) 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.
(2) Exif2.21 is a newly revised digital camera file format that contains a variety of shooting information for optimal printing.
(3) When connecting the Video cable (included) to TV, the camera’s screen is turned off.
(4) “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(TM) (CF) Card. Pictures shall be taken at a temperature of 23(degree)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.
(5) HS-V3UP is an upgrade package for HS-S2 and HS-V2.
FUJIFILM U.S.A., Inc. Andrew LaGuardia, 914-789-8148 andrew_laguardia@fujifilm.com or Text 100 Public Relations Michael Steavenson, 212-871-4080 michaels@text100.com
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