Testseek.com have collected 49 expert reviews of the Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro.
February 2008
(82%)
49 Reviews
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Abstract: The developments in digital photography, especially in the DSLR cameras, are still advancing quickly. At any given moment you have to choose whether or not you need a new camera. Fujifilm let us know just in time that the S3s successor was coming. The...
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Published: 2007-05-18, Author: Philip , review by: cnet.com
Very low noise at higher ISOs; wide dynamic range; solid, well-designed body.
Slightly sluggish AF system; low effective resolution for a pro-level camera; bloated file sizes.
While a wide dynamic range lets it serve up tons of highlight detail and impressive overall image quality, the S5 Pro isnt for high-speed sports photography, and it could use more resolution.
Extended dynamic range
Excellent noise control
Excellent color
Excellent Nikon D200 mechanicals
Nikons great autofocus
Slow shooting
Menus are a mess
Files are huge
Battery incompatible with Nikon
The Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro’s image quality makes it a viable choice for pros and other quality-conscious photographers. Dynamic range, noise and color are all excellent. The S5s mechanicals – a Nikon D200 body, with Nikon autofocus, metering...
Abstract: After much rumour and speculation, Fujifilm announced the development of the S5 Pro digital SLR back in September last year, and finally launched in February 2007. It replaces the three-year-old S3 Pro in Fuji's line-up, so why it's not called the S4 Pro ...
Abstract: Since Fujifilm launched its S1 Pro way back in 2000 it has trod a somewhat different path to other DSLR manufacturers in terms of the sensors it chooses, using octagonal photodiodes instead of a conventional grid of square or rectang
Abstract: Summary The Fuji S5 is the best camera Ive ever used for people photography; get one today for people. Get something else for other kinds of photography. Most of the time the Fuji S5 has the look of wedding and portrait negative film, while my other ...
Abstract: Product Details We clicked with:Pictures look FANTASTIC, dynamic range works, great build quality Shots in the dark:Slower than a D200, menus are tricky, image zoom will drive you mad Lets start with a crowd pleaser. Browse through any revi...
Abstract: Meanwhile, the S5 Pro is a hands down winner in (un-neutral but) pleasing color and dynamic range. Boy could I have used that shooting white arctic foxes on snow earlier this year. But the lack of speed, some handling issues, and slightly less usable reso...
