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: Fujifilms long-awaited successor to the FinePix S3 Pro is also built around a Nikon body (see illustrations in full review tab) and designed for Nikon AF lenses. However, the new S5 Pro takes Nikons D200 magnesium alloy body as its shell, instead of ...
Selectable, wide dynamic range image capture. Large LCD screen.
CCD must be cleaned manually. Maximum CF capacity at 4GB.
A fine alternative to the current Canon and Nikon cameras. The S5 Pros somewhat different bells and whistles - like Live View and variable dynamic range - should attract the fans.
Abstract: Its a good idea: take another manufacturers camera, strip out the innards and install your own sensor and new electronics. And its an even better idea when it works this well...Words & Pictures Ian FarrellIn the FinePix S5 Pro, Fujifilm has got a cl...
Abstract: The third D-SLR from Fuji, the S5 Pro offers the great advantage of retaining more highlights than other cameras on the market and comes housed in the excellent body of the Nikon D200. It’s a shame that the performance doesn’t match that of its Nikon r...
In short, if youre not stuck firmly in the Canon or Nikon user camp, the Fujifilm S5 Pro is a reliable digital workhorse of a camera and comes highly recommended. Gavin Stoker, Macworld.co.uk Lowest online price: £N/A ...
Abstract: FinePix S5 Pro Can Fuji’s latest digital SLR stand out from the crowd? Rather than designing a camera from scratch, Fuji’s engineers have traditionally taken a standard Nikon body and fitted it with a unique CCD sensor and firmware. The new Fi...
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 tonnes of highlight detail and impressive overall image quality, the S5 Pro isnt for high-speed sports photography, and it could use more resolution ...
Abstract: The special qualities of Fujis Super CCD SR Pro sensor provide the wide dynamic range, low image noise and contrast control that make this camera stand out from the general DSLR market. Fuji has used a rugged body, faster processing, more flexible sh...
