Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro review

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro review

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro review

Below is the evolution of all of the Fujifilm FinePix series of CZK:

  1. Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro - january 2000, based on the film Nikon F60 (aka Nikon N60), the first generation SuperCCD.
  2. Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro - january 2002, based on the film Nikon F80 (aka Nikon N80), SuperCCD III (the matrix third generation).
  3. Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro - february 2004, on the base Fujifilm FinePix S2 ProSuperCCD SR II matrix (second generation SR matrix)
  4. Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro UVIR - August 2006, upgraded Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro for shooting in IR (Infra Red) and UV (Ultra Violet) spectra.
  5. Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro - september 2006, on the base Nikon D200, slightly upgraded SuperCCD SR II matrix (similar to the one installed on Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro).
  6. Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro - June 2007modernized Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro for shooting in IR (Infra Red) and UV (Ultra Violet) spectra.

The Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro is an amazing camera. You take it in your hands, and you understand what it is Nikon D200, only labeled 'Fujifilm Super CCD' and 'Nikon F mount'. Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro body completely copied from the camera Nikon D200... Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro uses Nikkor lenses compatible with Nikon F-mount (cameras have the same bayonet mount), as well as all other peripherals - flashes, butblocks, remote controls, and more.

The Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro has another modification called Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro, designed to work in the infrared and ultraviolet spectra. In the spring and summer of 2007, when the camera became available for orders and pre-orders, the price of the S5 Pro was $ 2.000, which somehow hints at its capabilities.

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

Important: Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro is not a clone Nikon D200. Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro and Nikon D200 - completely different sensors (matrices) that create an image and a radically different menu. There are other minor differences as well.

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

Main differences from Nikon D200

  1. Different batteries (not interchangeable).
  2. A completely different menu. Important: S5 Pro does not have Russian language.
  3. Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Live View
  4. The Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro has the ability to view the number of frames taken by the camera for its entire life through the menu. Have Nikon D200 there is no such function, in order to see the number of frames captured by a camera in a lifetime, you need to use a special program and watch the frame counter in EXIF module of any photograph taken with Nikon D200. To see the mileage S5 Pro, just go to the menu 'SETUP->Maintenance->Maintenance Counter' where the camera mileage and even the number of shutter replacements will be indicated.
  5. The cameras are different frame buffer. About this is separately written below.
  6. Different maximum shooting speed (5 fps Nikon D200, versus 1.5-3 fps for the S5 Pro).
  7. Different ISO limit (3200 S5 Pro vs 1600 D200), although Nikon D200 reaches ISO 3200 in Hi1 mode.
  8. Different image quality.
  9. The S5 Pro has an image processing menu. The D200 is sorely lacking a post-processing menu.
  10. There is no Basic compression mode for JPEG.

Important about batteries:

  • Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro battery can be used with cameras without problems Nikon D100, D70, D70s, D50. Camera data use battery Nikon EN-EL3which does not have a programmable chip.
  • Accumulators Nikon EN-EL3e и Nikon EN-EL3 Cannot be used in Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro. That is, batteries from Nikon D200, D300, D300s, D700, D80, D90 (Nikon EN-EL3e) and Nikon D100, D70, D70s, D50 (Nikon EN-EL3) are not suitable for use with Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro.
  • The Fujifilm NP-150 battery cannot be used with D200 cameras, D300, D300s, D700, D80, D90. Although outwardly these batteries are identical.
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro with Nikon ED AF Nikkor 80-200mm 1: 2.8D (MKII) lens

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro with lens Nikon ED AF Nikkor 80-200mm 1: 2.8D (MKII)

The most important

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro can use film simulation modes. In fact, it always shoots with certain settings for film simulation.

There are 6 simulation modes (Film Sumulation) available in the camera menu:

  1. STD is a standard mode suitable for a very wide variety of scenes, including portrait and landscape photography. Unlike all other simulation modes, it allows you to adjust not only the color (Color), contrast (Tone) and sharpness (Sharpness), but also the dynamic range (D-Range).
  2. F1 is a film simulation mode specially designed for studio portraits. Simulates working with professional negatives. Primarily suppresses flares and flares from studio flashes in the maximum brightness zone. Does not tint the image (that is, the essence of the simulation is in a good study of the highlights).
  3. F1a is the same mode as F1, but with slightly raised chroma.
  4. F1b - conveys skin tone (facial skin tone) with smooth transitions. Also, this mode captures vivid natural colors and is great for outdoor portraits.
  5. F1c is the same mode as F1, but sharpened.
  6. F2 is a high saturation mode similar to FUJI-CHROME slides. Great for landscapes or architecture.

Additionally, in almost every mode F1, F1a, F1b, F1c, F2, you can adjust the color, contrast and sharpness, but only in a certain range of values.

Below is a diagram with the evolution of Super CCD matrices:

The evolution of the first SuperCCD / SuperCCD SR matrices

The evolution of the first SuperCCD / SuperCCD SR matrices

Critical: only native utility works best with RAW files Fujifilm Hyper-Utility HS-V3. Third party converters have a number of limitations and do not fully understand the complex structure of the SuperCCD SR / SR II sensor. Of the third-party converters, in my experience, Adobe LightRoom works best.

S-pixels have the usual photosensitivity of classic CCD pixels; R-pixels are smaller and less sensitive to light than S-pixels and are designed to capture details in bright areas of the frame.

S-pixels have the usual sensitivity of the classic pixels / subpixels CCD matrices. R-pixels are smaller and less sensitive to light than S-pixels and are designed to capture details in bright areas of the frame. During shooting, the camera's processor combines data from these two types of photodiodes to obtain a wide dynamic range. Also pay attention to the complex polygonal structure of the sensor (somewhat similar to the structure of a honeycomb). Actually - this picture is the 'essence' of the S5 Pro camera.

I am very pleased that the Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro pays a lot of attention to portraiture and skin tone. Perhaps, every camera should have such functions.

live view

Live View (live view / screen) is present in the camera, but has a number of features:

  1. In Live View mode, the images themselves slow down when sighted, like video recording on older phones. It seems that the frequency of image display in Live View is about 10-15 frames per second.
  2. In Live View, two methods are available: black and white and color.
  3. Live View does not support auto focus. In general, in order to focus through Live View on a number of non-motorized lenses, you need to switch the camera to manual focusing “M”, and on lenses with a motor, switch to M or (M / A) mode.
  4. Live View only turns on for 30 seconds. When Live View is on, you see a timer that counts down from 30 seconds to one second, after which Live View automatically turns off. For thoughtful focusing personally, 30 seconds may not be enough for me.
  5. When Live View is on, the PC link indicator blinks. Typically this indicator on the Nikon D200 shows the actual computer-to-camera relationship.
  6. And the most annoying thing in Live View mode is that when you press the shutter button, the camera does not take a picture. You must first manually turn off Live View, or wait for it to turn off automatically after 30 seconds, and only after that - take a picture. When you focus with your left hand using the focus ring on the lens, and then move your hand to the Live View off button in order to take a picture, the focus is lost, it is very annoying.

Important: mode live view It turns on very quickly with just one button. To turn it on, just hold the bottom button for a couple of seconds in the vertical row of buttons to the left of the display (button with a magnifying glass and a man).

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro with Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm 1: 1.8G SWM Aspherical

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro with lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm 1: 1.8G SWM Aspherical

My personal opinion is that the Live View limitation of 30 seconds is an imprint of the mechanics and electronics of the shutter from the D200, which 30 seconds is simply the longest manually set excerpt... The Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro most likely had to adjust to the mechanics and part of the electronics of the Nikon D200 itself. As a result, the Live View function is very poorly implemented and rather difficult to use. But for manual optics it is undoubtedly a godsend.

The Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro camera is very easy to operate. Ergonomics are great, after you shoot with the D200 and then take the S5 Pro in your hands - you don't feel any difference, except in the image quality and at a slightly slower speed during continuous shooting.

The camera accepted from its parent all the basic properties:

What is special about the S5 Pro?

The main feature of the S5 Pro camera is high dynamic range and a colorful picture (this is my only review where I mention the phrase "colorful picture"). The dynamic range of the Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro is 200 stops higher than that of the Nikon D2 (4 times, 11.5EV vs 13.5EV).

The dynamic range of the Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro is even higher than Nikon's top cameras: D5, D4/D4s, D3/D3s, D2X/D2Xs, D2H/D2Hs and Canon: 1DX, 1Ds/1Ds Mark II/1Ds Mark III, 1D Mark II /1D Mark II N/1D Mark III/1D Mark IV etc. (by the way, interesting stuff about dynamic range data with photonstophotos and dxo is here).

Actually, after the comfortable ergonomics, the high dynamic range is one of the strongest points of the S5 Pro.

Compartment for batteries and memory cards S5 Pro

Compartment for batteries and memory cards S5 Pro

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro uses Fujifilm SuperCCD SR II sensor (second generation Fujifilm SuperCCD SR sensor, also sometimes called Fujifilm Super CCD SR PRO), which includes two types of pixels (diodes): S-pixels in the amount of 6.17 MP, and R-pixels in the amount of 6.17 MP. In addition, these pixels have a specific orientation and position on the sensor. Different pixels have different sensitivity to light and allow you to work well in shadows and highlights, thus achieving a large dynamic range. The principle of operation of SuperCCD SR II is described in another my review of S5 Pro here.

In fact, 12.1 (12.3) megapixels in JPEG mode are 'bloated' interpolation. But still, I am of the opinion that the S5 Pro still has 12 MP, albeit with some reservations.

S5 PRO with Industar-50-2 3,5 / 50 lens

S5 PRO with lens Industar-50-2 3,5 / 50

Speed ​​and frame buffer

S5 PRO, unlike Nikon D200, can shoot at a maximum speed of 3 frames per second.

Attention: to get camera speed 3 fps, be sure to use STD Film Simulation and be sure to turn D-Range to 100% (STD). In this mode, only S-pixels of the matrix will work, and RAW files will weigh only 12 MB. And only in this mode the Seutp-> Shooting-> Shooting Speed: 2 fps function works correctly, which sets the shooting speed in CL mode.

Important: in all other film simulation modes, or in STD mode, but with a D-range of 130% or higher, the maximum burst speed will be 1.5 frames per second.

Frame buffer:

  • 19 frames RAW at D-RANGE 100% STD (very, very good, more than Nikon D750!)
  • 16 frames in RAW + JPEG or JPEG format with any quality setting at D-RANGE 100% STD
  • 9 frames RAW at w2 (8 at IMAGE DISPLAY-> ON)
  • 8 frames in RAW + JPEG or JPEG format with any quality setting at w2 (7 with IMAGE DISPLAY-> ON)
  • about 1 RAW files can be obtained in 30 minute of shooting (at w2, ISO <= 640, IMAGE DISPLAY-> OFF)
  • for 1 minute of shooting, you can get about 70 JPEG L FINE files (at w2, ISO <= 640, IMAGE DISPLAY-> OFF)
  • about 1 RAW files can be obtained in 25 minute of shooting (at w2, ISO <= 640, IMAGE DISPLAY-> 2 sec)
  • for 1 minute of shooting, you can get about 30 JPEG files (at w2, ISO <= 640, IMAGE DISPLAY-> 2 sec)
  • in 1 minute of shooting, you can get about 18 RAW + JPEG L FINE files (at w2, ISO 1000, IMAGE DISPLAY-> 2 sec)

UPDATE: critical... Function 'SETUP-> DISPLAY-> IMAGE DISPLAY-> OFF' adds 1 frame RAW or JPEG with extended D-Range to the buffer.

Critical... If the 'SETUP -> DISPLAY -> IMAGE DISPLAY' function is set to 'CONTINUOS', or '4 SEC, or' 2 SEC ', then the camera very slowly writes the footage to the memory card. The recording speed does not depend on the memory card bandwidth. Even if you use the fastest CF memory card, the data recording speed will not change. Most likely the problem is that after recording each frame, the camera spends time reading it again and displaying it on the display, which significantly increases the time it takes to record the remaining frames from the frame buffer queue. Once the frame buffer is full, one picture is recorded for 2.5 secondseven if it is a small size 'S' JPEG with medium quality 'NORM'. This function can be disabled and the duration of the frame sequence can be significantly increased. If you use this recommendation, then in 1 minute of shooting, the S5 Pro can take about 70 JPEG L FINE pictures (at w2 and ISO <= 640)... Details here.

Please note that changing the size of the recorded JPEG file (L, M, S) or its quality (Fine, Norm), as well as changing the settings of the noise reduction function does not affect the number of frames in the buffer. After the buffer is full, the camera stops shooting and waits for data to be written to the memory card.... During this time, you cannot view the footage or adjust the menu. The next frame can be taken immediately after recording at least one file from the frame buffer to the memory card. You can view the filmed material or enter the menu only after the buffer has been completely cleared.

Camera RAW files with D-range 130% and higher at ISO 100-1000 use 14-bit color depth, are recorded without compression and weigh 25 MB (!). The same Nikon D200 could only afford 12 bit color depth. Perhaps this is the reason for the low speed of the camera. Nikon only switched to 14-bit color depth in 2007 with the release of the Nikon D3 / D300.

UPDATE: Critical (updated 04.02.2022/XNUMX/XNUMX). When using ISO 1250 and above, at a D-range value of 130-400%, only S-pixels (only half of the sensor) will still work, and the maximum burst speed will increase to 3 fps. Due to the fact that R-pixels will not work, there will be no significant increase in dynamic range at D-range 130-400% and ISO 1250-3200. In this case, the RAW file size at ISO 1250-3200 will be half the size of the RAW file at ISO 100-1250 when using D-range 130-400% . This situation is discussed, for example, here. The instructions for this say like this. To summarize, large D-ragne values ​​of 130-400% have a physical justification only at ISO 100-1250 values.

UPDATE: critical... When using ISO 800 and higher, additional forced noise reduction is enabled, which results in slower recording of pictures to the memory card (pictures undergo additional noise reduction processing before recording). This results in shorter burst times at ISO <= 640 and at ISO> = 800.

Rumor has it that due to the fact that the Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro shutter is taken from the Nikon D200, which is designed to work at a speed of 5 fps, shooting at a speed of 1.5 fps, the Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro shutter lasts much longer than on Nikon D200.

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro with Nikon AF Nikkor 35-70mm 1: 3.3-4.5 (MKII) lens

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro with a lens Nikon AF Nikkor 35-70mm 1: 3.3-4.5 (MKII)

Sample photos on Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro (different lenses)

Below are sample photos on the Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro, shot with different lenses.

Fujifilm S5 Pro + Sigma 135 / 1.8 Art = Dream Team!

Shown below are images with Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro and lens Sigma 135mm 1: 1.8 DG A [for Nikon F mount]. JPEG from camera, no processing. Everything was filmed at F / 1.8 - only hardcore and positive emotions.

Original photos in JPEG format ('.jpg') can be at this link (164 photos, 800 MB). These photos were prepared for notes on NikonRumors.

Sample photos on Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro + Tokina 12-24 / 4 and Nikon 50 / 1.8G

In 2021, I was on vacation, shot a little with Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro paired with good lenses Tokina AT-X 124 Pro SD 12-24 F4 (IF) DX II Aspherical и Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm 1: 1.8G SWM Aspherical, some photos were taken using a polarizing filter CITIWIDE CPL 77 mm (for Tokina) and Hoya 58mm PL-CIR... (for Nikon). JPEG everywhere straight from the camera, but some photos were cleaned of 'spots' due to a dirty sensor.

Original photos in JPEG format ('.jpg') can be view / download from this link (gallery on GOOGLE DRIVE, 50+ photos).

Original photos in format RAW ('.RAF') can view / download from this link (gallery on GOOGLE DRIVE, 40+ photos). The same photos can be found here, here и here.

Many examples of photos with RAW source files can be found in the following reviews.

  1. Sigma 135mm 1: 1.8 DG A (ART) [there is a working link to the original JPEGs in the review]
  2. SIGMA ZOOM 18-50mm 1: 2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Optical Stabilizer [there is a working link to the original JPEGs in the review]
  3. YONGNUO 35mm 1: 2 (YN35mm F2N) [there is a working link to the original JPEGs in the review]
  4. Tamron SP AF LD 70-210mm 1: 2.8 67DN [there is a working link to the original JPEGs in the review]
  5. Nippon Kogaku Japan Nikkor-S Auto 1: 1.2 f = 55mm [there is a working link to the original JPEGs in the review]
  6. Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 12-24mm 1: 4G ED SWM IF Aspherical [in this and all reviews below, original RAW / JPEGs are lost, but RAW files can be found here]
  7. Tokina AT-X PRO SD 50-135 F2.8 DX N / AIS
  8. Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 16-85mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED VR SWM IF Aspherical
  9. Sigma EX 85mm 1: 1.4 DG HSM
  10. Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 18-200mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED SWM VR IF Aspherical
  11. Nikon AF Nikkor 28-85mm 1: 3.5-4.5 (MKII)
  12. Nikon N AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm 1: 4G ED SWM VR IF Nano Crystal Coat
  13. Samyang 8mm 1: 3.5 UMC FISH-EYE CS II Aspherical NI
  14. Nikon ED AF Nikkor 70-300mm 1: 4-5.6D
  15. Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 90mm F3.5 SL N / AI-S
  16. Nikon ED AF VR-Nikkor 80-400mm 1: 4.5-5.6D Vibration Reduction
  17. Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 10-24mm 1: 3.5-4.5G ED SWM IF Aspherical
  18. Tokina AT-X PRO 80-200mm 1: 2.8
  19. Sigma 50-500mm 1: 4-6.3D HSM EX APO
  20. Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm 1: 2.8 (MKII)
  21. Quantaray AF LD 55-200mm 1: 4-5.6 Macro
  22. Nikon AF Nikkor 20mm 1: 2.8D
  23. A small interesting video on the topic here
  24. And an interview with me about Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro here

You can also find my photos with Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro at the links:

Personal experience:

The Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro is my soul camera and has the nicest color I've ever shot. And I shot with almost all Nikon and Canon cameras and many others. The Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro can only compete in color reproduction pleasantness Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro.

No matter how much I shoot, I still come to the conclusion that the number of particularly successful shots in color with the Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro is the highest. But do not think that the Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro immediately makes masterpieces. The Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro is a rather capricious and difficult camera to understand. Its potential is only available to advanced users.

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro - this is exactly the conversation about the sensor Fujifilm SuperCCD SR PRO / Fujifilm SuperCCD SR II, with all the pros and cons.

A worthy Fujifilm SuperCCD SR II sensor

  1. Sufficiently high dynamic range (due to the combination of R and S pixels).
  2. Good / excellent / peculiar color rendition inherent in many cameras based on CCD sensors
  3. Fairly flexible RAW (.'RAF '), especially for' pulling highlights'. 14-bit color depth (rare for APS-C CCD sensors) + data storage without compression and loss

Disadvantages of Fujifilm SuperCCD SR II sensor

  1. Small detail due to interpolation. At best, we can talk about 'honest' 6-8-10 MP, but not about 12 MP
  2. Detailing is lame due to thick anti-moor filter (need 'sharp lenses' to maximize sensor capabilities)
  3. High noise level at high ISO
  4. Wide dynamic range is only available at ISO values ​​of 100 to 1000 (at ISO 1250, R-subpixels are automatically disabled)
  5. Diagonal 'ladder' pixelization due to different rendering of details in the vertical/horizontal and diagonal directions, associated with a special arrangement of subpixels and interpolation (treated by shooting in 6 MP mode)
  6. Due to the unusual structure and arrangement of photosensitive diodes in the form of a polygonal structure, vaguely similar to silver halides in photographic film, the resulting image has its own 'character'
  7. Difficulty developing RAW files with third-party converters (due to the complex structure of the sensor)
  8. Image posterization when shooting in JPEG (treated by shooting in RAW with further conversion to TIFF)
  9. Pixel/subpixel burn-in over time (a common affliction in CCD sensors). Over time, the number of 'dead, broken, burnt' pixels increases significantly
  10. The sensor is afraid of gamma radiation, frequent flights are not recommended for the Fujifilm Super CCD SR II sensor
  11. Loose 'bumpy' picture with strong 'shadow pulling' from RAW or JPEG
  12. Noise reduction can not be turned off (even at ISO 100, even in the native converter and even when shooting in RAW)
  13. Yet totally a problem  CCD Blooming (CCD blooming) not solved
  14. High power consumption of the sensor
  15. Rapid sensor heating when working in Live View mode. Live View works for a maximum of 30 seconds
  16. There is no way to easily and simply implement video shooting on this type of sensor
  17. High complexity and high cost of manufacturing such sensors

RAW / RAF Conversion, HYPER UTILITY HS-V3

Render original RAW files (with '.RAF' resolution) is best done with the old original utility Fuji Hyper-Utility HS-V3... For the best quality, you should configure the converter like this... This converter may not work on modern operating systems, or it will require a lot of cleaning tools to install it. The repackaged version (all unnecessary is cut out), optimized for working with Windows 7/8/10, can be download from this link... Your use of the Fujifilm Hyper Utility HS-V3 remains entirely at your own risk.

Also Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Camera Raw (a built-in plug-in in Adobe Photoshop) allow you to work well with Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro RAW files. In my opinion, if you want to use third-party RAW converters, then the best way to use Fuji Hyper-Utility HS-V3 is to convert the original RAW files (with '.RAF' resolution) to TIFF format with 16-bit color depth ( the output should be files of 70 megabytes each), and later TIFF files should be processed by third-party converters, such as, for example, Capture One, Lightroom and any others. The TIFF format allows you to preserve the correct color rendition (which third-party converters cannot provide), 12 MP resolution and a margin of data for easy manipulation of sources.

UPDATED: A new version of the original (count 'native') FUJIFILM RAW FILE CONVERTER EX 3.0 (powered by SILKYPIX) now digests RAW files from Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro. You can download on the official website... But it makes it noticeably worse than the original old FujiFilm Hyper-Utility HS-V3, the situation disassembled by me here.

More information about Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

  1. Review by Sergei Merkulov (2024)
  2. Review by Sasha Akimov (late 2022)
  3. Review of Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro, 2021, Vadim Om + comments
  4. Stream about Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro, 2021, Vadim Om + comments
  5. Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro 2021 Full Frame Review
  6. Interview about Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro, 2021, Olegasphoto + Radozhiva
  7. Text review Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro, 2021, Olegasphoto
  8. A detailed review of the capabilities of the Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro sensor, 2022, Dmitry Evtifeev
  9. An interesting feature UPGRADE Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
  10. Another review of Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro on andrew-lazarev.com

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Results

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro - camera with excellent professional ergonomics (controls like Nikon D200). The strength of the S5 Pro is sufficiently high dynamic range and pleasant color rendering... A serious drawback of the camera is the low burst speed when using a wide dynamic range - the shooting speed is only 1.5 fps. In many things the camera very much outdated.

Personally, I find the Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro one of the best 'for the soul' cameras (another one is Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro). Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro - it's a legend.

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  • Alla
    12.01.2017 in 10: 52 Reply

    Arkady, thank you for your work!
    In addition, I want to share a link to the flickr profile. Amazing portraits, the last shots a hundred accurately made on the Fuji S5 Pro.
    https://www.flickr.com/photos/matt_edmondson/with/26517730910/

  • Andrei
    15.01.2017 in 15: 57 Reply

    recently bought made interesting photos, it’s hard to say it’s not so expert in this matter, I compare with mark 2, the only difference is probably that with excellent lighting, the fuji really produces very deep pictures

  • Andrei
    31.01.2017 in 12: 25 Reply

    Arkady, the review says about the in-camera image processing menu. Here's a word - I can't find it)

  • Oleg
    02.02.2017 in 14: 42 Reply

    Before Propyatka, he owned a small fleet of Nikon's carcasses - D40 (poor ergonomics) and D80 (diaphragm drive died). I took the subject mainly because of the measurement on non-chipped glasses, and the main thing - so as not to the CMOS matrix. Owned for 3 years, but did not come to delight with her. Colorful - yes, skinton - yes, professional management - yes! But where is the sharpness ?! As a result, he sold for 1/4! D200 took its prices, which I do not regret. About saving on NP-150 batteries here: https://youtu.be/JbD0q1KXa94

    • Vitaliy U
      18.02.2017 in 12: 27 Reply

      What lenses were used on Pryatka?

  • anonym
    01.04.2017 in 06: 17 Reply

    Feature Comparison:

    • Jury
      01.04.2017 in 09: 20 Reply

      the document, of course, was drawn up correctly, but…. I have D800 and S5Pro, if we compare at ISO 100, then with D800 you can raise the exposure in dark areas by 4 stops and get information without deteriorating (noticeable) quality, but overexposure by more than a stop (approximately) is already an irrevocable loss (as with most cameras). C5Pro allows you to save information in overexposures up to 2 stops, you can pull out the same 2 stops from the shadow, which is very comfortable in working with this camera. Naturally, there are many drawbacks to the hedge now, but it can also be used, even next to the D800

  • Jury
    01.04.2017 in 09: 00 Reply

    Pripyatka in October :)

  • zengarden
    01.04.2017 in 18: 22 Reply

    By default, heel uses some kind of "film" profile. In fact, it is an "image enhancer". Plus an advanced (for that time) matrix. Therefore, such juicy, eye-pleasing pictures are obtained, and even directly in JPEG. But continuing to masturbate to her nowadays is a bit weird. It's rather just a matter of habit; in childhood, both the grass was juicier and the semolina tastier ...

  • Andrei
    20.04.2017 in 14: 48 Reply

    Hello Arkady. Thank you for your work. I have a good camera D3300, but after I began to read reviews on Radozhiva I wanted to play with the camera’s functionality and the matrix is ​​cool on the S5 Pro, it’s really sick .. before that there was either D200 or D90 .. here I found for 330 bucks with a mileage of 26000. I need it just to shoot a portrait.

  • Pokekmon
    30.07.2017 in 15: 19 Reply

    The colors are great!
    The cat is super-duper!
    Someday I’ll buy it for myself)

    • Alexey
      30.07.2017 in 16: 07 Reply

      $ 200-300 at any online auction. 10 times cheaper than at the start))

      • Sergei
        07.08.2017 in 17: 18 Reply

        For example, what? I want a little expensive water. Smaller than three, iron, dust and water tight, with a larger screen and a diaphragm ring for old manuals. Well, I really want it, the truth is not killed. And gum from the water can also detach like Nikon and Three?

        • R'RёS,R ° F "RёR№
          14.12.2017 in 14: 45 Reply

          Come off. I bought for 15000r on Avito with a mileage of 64tys.k., Gum leaves from the body, in some places glue is visible under them.

  • Vladimir
    29.01.2018 in 10: 28 Reply

    Hello everybody.
    The question is if you select the modes F1, F1a, F1b, F1c then W1 D-rang is automatically selected
    and in F2 D-rang W2? Do I understand correctly or is there a different technology of work?
    Thank you.

    • Vladimir
      28.02.2018 in 09: 46 Reply

      Probably everyone has already sold this unit or the question is not prof ...?

    • Jury
      28.02.2018 in 10: 28 Reply

      DD in the camera menu can be set if STD is selected in the film emulation mode selection. If any of the F modes is selected, the DD selection in the menu is inactive; the last set value that was set in the STD mode is displayed in the DD line. Which version of the DD the camera uses in the emulation modes F, for me, for example, is a mystery.

      • Vladimir
        28.02.2018 in 10: 35 Reply

        Thank you Yuri! For me, too, a mystery and suggested that F1 and F2 possibly correspond to W1 and W2. Perhaps in the properties of a jeep or a rav, you can look at the Old ...

  • R'RёS,R ° F "RёR№
    04.03.2018 in 14: 13 Reply

    Most likely, in the film simulation modes, the DD is not fixed, but automatically changes depending on the shooting conditions, but within the specified mode.

    • Vladimir
      14.03.2018 in 12: 38 Reply

      Rather, all yes DD within the modes that have their own specific values ​​or meanings. Thanks for the answer.

  • R'RёS,R ° F "RёR№
    04.03.2018 in 15: 20 Reply

    By the way, in the comments above there were complaints about the blur from the mirror cotton. Indeed, this is the case and the instructions say about it. To avoid this, the camera menu has a shutter delay mode of 0,4 seconds.

    • Vladimir
      14.03.2018 in 12: 40 Reply

      Yes there were, I had to study the mat. part + Arkady suggested where to look)

  • Vladimir
    14.03.2018 in 12: 43 Reply

    Problems like the error "error" the camera issues because of the CF adapters on the SD card, was there no one like that?

    • Ivan
      09.04.2018 in 06: 06 Reply

      I don’t have mercy, they wrote on photo.ru, they used a cf-sd adapter to drive the camera in harmony!

      • Vladimir
        25.04.2018 in 12: 32 Reply

        Do not know the Old, you can give a link, dyako.

  • Edward
    17.04.2018 in 13: 40 Reply

    I do not understand the enthusiasm from this camera for 2018
    it costs about 25 000r
    for the same money sold for example
    1 canon 5d mark 2
    2 Canon 5d
    4 nikon d200
    2 nikon d2
    1 nikon d3
    2 canon 1d mark II
    1 canon 1d mark III
    5 canon d40
    etc

    DD is not bad here, but nothing more than
    in some conditions it can be compared or even surpass the listed cameras, but in general ff will be better
    very low noise floor - comparable to nikon 1 cameras
    no detail
    almost impossible to cropping

    There are certainly some advantages when compared with basic DSLR models (nikon d3100 d5100 canon d550, etc.) - a la sturdy body, high-quality assembly, 14 bit RAW, but all of the listed cameras have the body and build quality comparable or superior to this unit
    in general, it makes no sense to buy something like that if it costs more than $ 100, and even then only in a set with suitable optics

    • Edward
      17.04.2018 in 13: 41 Reply

      the first digit is the pieces
      those 5 canon d40 == 5 pcs canon d40

    • Edward
      17.04.2018 in 13: 53 Reply

      in the link where it is compared with nikon d800e
      everything is simple - he plays with tk the scene is overexposed

      with an underexposed scene he would have won, and with a very significant margin
      it's just a feature of nikon RAW

    • Peter Sh.
      17.04.2018 in 16: 40 Reply

      It is amazing how easily misunderstanding of the essence of the topic is simultaneously considered understanding, with confidently far-reaching conclusions.

    • Arkady Shapoval
      17.04.2018 in 17: 52 Reply

      How hard it was to live.

    • DmitryK
      17.04.2018 in 19: 43 Reply

      Edward, for the banknotes you indicated you can only buy firewood. From the fence.
      1) ~ 40 thousand
      2) from 20 thousand
      3) from 10 thousand
      4) d3 will cost more than d700, in the case of d3 it is 55 and higher.
      Have you looked at the forever wooden course for a long time?
      The equipment specified by you is very difficult to find in an adequate state on Avito. Most of these pensioners are very tired.
      And then - who needs those who buy.
      Today the ruble exchange rate is worth something, and tomorrow they will change it to toilet paper.

    • Sergei
      22.09.2018 in 19: 53 Reply

      Dear Eduard, having 5 cameras in his arsenal including Sony and Full frame from Nikon, I want to tell you that the color from this camera flies out almost perfect. Well, about cropping, as you put it here, then if you still have not learned to use legs or a lens, then it’s very a pity for you. I’m not telling about everyone being dumb, because not everyone has it. And once again you can save so much time about color with it, you just can’t imagine taking a jeepeg with it right away, and no dances compared to Sony and ff from Nikon. And so, as you understand, the camera is almost 20 years old and it continues to shoot and shoot and does not disappoint the owners, by the way mine has already shot 400000 and is not a hint of damage.

  • reader
    26.04.2018 in 06: 09 Reply

    And not a word about focusing!

    • KalekseyG
      26.04.2018 in 06: 23 Reply

      Everything in the article about D200

  • Vladimir
    27.06.2018 in 07: 50 Reply

    Who can say why this camera likes to eat a battery? And how to deal with it?

    • Sergei
      22.09.2018 in 21: 55 Reply

      The camera loves because it is advanced, the second metering also brutally reads data.

  • anonym
    28.06.2018 in 15: 05 Reply

    The idiot's dream has come true! I bought myself a Propyatka with 24600 mileage ... Now it's not scary if Protroyka breaks down.
    What is the difference between Hyper-Utility HS-V3 and HS-V3UP?

  • Max
    01.07.2018 in 16: 54 Reply

    This camera is available. At the same time, broken pixels and a vertical bar are visible (noticeable during evening shoots and not a large increase). The model is age-related, they no longer make spare parts, tell me if it makes sense to do a matrix replacement. Maybe someone has the same problem as struggling with it (maybe you convert from rou, for example)

    • Arkady Shapoval
      01.07.2018 in 17: 23 Reply

      Does it make sense - you yourself must decide. Nobody knows how critical this band is for you. From the general possibilities in modern processing programs, you can create an action or a preset that would automatically mask this strip or other imperfections in all photos (batch processing)

    • Jury
      01.07.2018 in 18: 31 Reply

      And what is the camera's mileage and how many times has the shutter changed (just wondering) ?, if you can, fill in a couple of photos in raw, with this strip and dead pixels, on the file sharing service, it will be easier to advise.

      • Max
        01.07.2018 in 19: 15 Reply

        Photos in the archive. http://files.d-lan.dp.ua/download?file=09c2240fd7312383908659081dd47bd4
        JPEG and RAF. Mileage 12900. Thanks for the help) _

        • Jury
          01.07.2018 in 19: 59 Reply

          hot pixels and their number are normal for these matrices, Lightroom removes them completely automatically (without any user action), take photos in raw and develop in Lightroom. Lightroom will not remove the strip on its own, but it is not very visible, I considered it only at a magnification of 3: 1. My opinion is that you should not change the matrix because of the strip, it is not known whether it will get better, and worse - it may well become :)

  • anonym
    15.08.2018 in 16: 21 Reply

    Recently became the owner of this miracle, took for $ 400 with mileage a little less than 6 thousand. The colors are of course super, but dead pixels are already visible on such a run. But the most annoying is that the camera does not have a fine-tuned autofocus adjustment, in my copy it has front focus, but in the tracking focus mode with a dynamic group, it gets into focus without problems. The camera is for the soul, but I do not advise taking it for serious work.
    DSCF2134

    • Denis
      15.08.2018 in 17: 14 Reply

      yes twist and go run
      But the native developer does not remove broken pixels?

      • anonym
        15.08.2018 in 17: 33 Reply

        It does not seem that the mileage is twisted because the camera is in very good condition, there are at least traces of use, even the rubber is all in place and all original (the rubber for the handle is not from d200, with a black triangle). I don’t use my native developer, I shoot in jpeg with different simulation modes.

    • Peter Sh.
      15.08.2018 in 18: 12 Reply

      Dead pixels appear for various reasons, even after flying on an airplane, from increased radiation background.

      • Denis
        16.08.2018 in 12: 22 Reply

        there is one. better to fly at night)

    • Polo
      15.08.2018 in 18: 21 Reply

      With the settings you twisted. The picture is dark and overly saturated. If you wanted to surprise with color, then he here clogs everything. Very hard shot.

      • Peter Sh.
        15.08.2018 in 19: 34 Reply

        The taste and color of all markers are different.
        This is solely the will of the photographer.
        If someone does not like it, then of course he is free to shoot in a different way.

        In short, to criticize for color is bad manners, not accepted by serious people.

        • Onotole
          15.08.2018 in 20: 22 Reply

          No, in this particular case the criticism is precisely what is objective and to the point. Extensive clipping of red and in places blue is clearly visible. Blaming everything on an artistic idea will not work here.
          Just like, for example, a focus miss is not explained as “as intended” in 9999 cases out of 10000.

        • Polo
          15.08.2018 in 21: 49 Reply

          Peter, not for the color, and I do not criticize. The opinion is that busting with the settings. Man with his hands introduced excessive exposure correction, la and saturation seem to be added. Actually, why is it so tough, with excellent DD ghoul? It is impossible not to notice the degradation of the picture with such settings (if not consciously, they would be intuitive). Whether it is Moveton or not, I actually do not care.

        • Peter Sh.
          16.08.2018 in 16: 01 Reply

          This is all clear and obvious, I'm not talking about that.
          I mean that photography is the art of self-expression. Finally.
          We do not have the right to say that the photographer expresses himself incorrectly or incorrectly.
          We can either like it or not.
          In particular, if you are asked to state the reasons, then of course you can tell everything that you think about it.

    • Pokemon
      16.08.2018 in 12: 32 Reply

      Despite the fact that there is a lot of criticism of this photo, I agree with Peter - this is the photographer's vision. Saturation is slightly twisted and is undershot somewhere by 0.7EV. But that's okay. I myself do almost the same on Sigma SD1. It is easier to draw an underexposed raw on it than an overexposed one, which is almost useless to fight. And I add saturation - slightly, to taste.

      • Valentine
        16.08.2018 in 13: 23 Reply

        I also looked at the photo. Of course, this is a personal matter, but as Onotole wrote, the clipping of red and blue, which cannot be taken for artistry in any way, takes place. But the author writes “super colors”. It is useful, sometimes, to call things by their proper names.

        • Pokemon
          16.08.2018 in 16: 20 Reply

          There is clipping in this photo. However, there is something in the photo itself - it is definitely not the same as sometimes you see in newbies with a freshly purchased junior cropped canon / nikon with a whale lens 5-7 years ago. I think the author saw the criticism and the saturation will turn less.

  • Falcon
    16.08.2018 in 08: 22 Reply

    So much demogogy around one unsuccessful photo. It is such a taste ... everyone has their own. For example, we have one photographer in our city, he mostly shoots married couples on the street and in his studio. So, she gives photos with such poisonous green and blue flowers and deadly pale faces that this photo just seems like flowers. And nothing, people like it, they willingly go to her and wait for a photo for 3 months.

  • Igor
    24.08.2018 in 14: 26 Reply

    Hello, please tell me
    Is there a d7000 on hand, does it make sense to change it to s5? Interested in the fact that everyone praises his DD. I do not rent weddings, but all sorts of flowers / landscapes, yes
    Because the colors on the d7000 often do not please me
    Raw and lightroom do not save

    • Vladimir
      28.08.2018 in 14: 02 Reply

      If you compare about 5 in the picture, it will be better. I have 7100 and pro5 about 5 more like it. I took about 5 as the second for portraits.

  • Yuriy
    05.09.2018 in 20: 19 Reply

    Hello, tell me please.
    I bought on ebeeee S5Pro. It looks new. The frame counter in the menu shows 00. Does this mean mileage less than a hundred?

    • Jury
      05.09.2018 in 20: 40 Reply

      it seems that less, there the counter counts in hundreds of frames, and below, in the unit replace line, is zero drawn? And how much does c5pro cost on ibee now?

      • Yuriy
        05.09.2018 in 20: 48 Reply

        All by zeros. Price 269 USD + 45 delivery

  • Pokemon
    22.09.2018 in 22: 18 Reply

    And who uses which batteries for the S5?
    Original Fuji or can you find non-original?
    ***
    Has anyone already tried changing the thick filter on the s5 matrix to a thinner one from s3?
    Like in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgMQ6fN567M

  • Major Mahoney
    27.09.2018 in 19: 22 Reply

    Link to how tuzik breaks the heating pad broken

    • Vladimir
      01.10.2018 in 14: 13 Reply

      Mahoney, which of the bits?

  • anonym
    10.10.2018 in 10: 19 Reply

    Good afternoon!
    I want to buy used S5Pro.
    Tell the weak points and what to look at. There is an experience of buying a used camera (d700).
    Just the specifics of this particular model are of interest.
    And yet - the seller writes that the filter on the matrix has been replaced - such as a thinner one. It won't fall off if the camera is cleaned?

    • Vladimir
      11.10.2018 in 14: 39 Reply

      Good afternoon.
      Look first of all at the number of dead pixels, up to 15 pcs are the norm.
      The weak point is the battery. If the filter is replaced with a thinner one, the picture will be sharper but moire is possible. It will not fall off, on s3 pro it is thinner, most likely all the filter from it.

      • anonym
        11.10.2018 in 17: 25 Reply

        And if the seller insists on meeting at the metro - how can I then check for broken pixels? There is no tripod.
        Visually - the body is not greasy, the inscriptions on the buttons are all there. There are no scratches or scuffs.

        • anonym
          11.10.2018 in 17: 28 Reply

          Thank you, there is something to think about.
          Is broken pixels in old CCDs a common problem?

        • Michael
          11.10.2018 in 19: 36 Reply

          Why do you need a tripod to check for broken pixels?

          • anonym
            11.10.2018 in 22: 50 Reply

            For some reason I thought that I needed to photograph the frame at a closed aperture with a slow shutter speed at the minimum ISO. Now I google it - it turns out that the tripod is optional.
            Well, OK…

            • Ivan
              14.10.2018 in 16: 19 Reply

              Zakrit ob' криktiv kryshkoy i vidoshukach. Insert ico 100-200. I will hand the showcase for a few seconds. On the black background there will be no bit of pixel.

              • Pokemon
                14.10.2018 in 19: 03

                Thank you :-)

    • Michael
      15.10.2018 in 15: 14 Reply

      Good afternoon, did you buy a camera? How do you like it? I also think to take this ...

      • anonym
        15.10.2018 in 18: 49 Reply

        No, while in thought. A lot of d7000 and d7100 in good condition are sold. I can’t decide. D7100 will be more expensive, but very fresh and it does not have a filter, as well as problems with batteries, and static ones too. S5Pro is good of course, but this camera is not for every day. It will be physically pitiful to use for all nonsense.

        • anonym
          15.10.2018 in 18: 50 Reply

          Not static, but senile. T9 pancake (

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