Fujifilm Announces Development Plans for New FinePix S5 Pro DSLR slated for early 2007 introduction Confirming the companys commitment to professional photographers, Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. today announces the development of the much anticipated FinePix S5 Pro digital SLR camera. The new FinePix S5 Pro is further affirmation of Fujifilms goal to achieve professional D-SLR image quality consistent with Fujifilms professional film heritage. The FinePix S5 Pro carries a number of attributes that made its predecessor, the FinePix S3 Pro, so popular with wedding, portrait and studio photographers. One of them is increased dynamic range from the Super CCD SR double pixel technology (6.17 million S-pixels and 6.17 million R-pixels). The new FinePix S5 Pro continues this tradition of expanded dynamic range and goes a step further by coupling the new Super CCD SR Pro sensor with Fujifilms new RP (Real Photo) Processor Pro for even more outstanding, film-like results. Moreover, the FinePix S5 Pro will house the two technologies in a fully digital and durable metal alloy body frame. This opens the door for Fujifilms digital imaging technologies to expand into other applications such as outdoor and high endurance commercial photography. Highlight features of the FinePix S5 Pro include: Image Processing and Quality Real Photo Technology Pro, which combines the Super CCD SR Pro sensor and the RP Processor Pro, allows for the wide dynamic range with smoother tonality from brightest light to darkest shadow. The re-designed new Super CCD SR Pro features an optimized low-pass filter will reduce the noise and minimize moir. The newly developed RP Processor Pro features two cycles of noise reduction so photographers can snap pictures light sensitivities as high as ISO 3200 with less noise.
Digital Camera FinePix S5 Pro 1/3
Increased Color and Dynamic Range Control Photographers can choose from six preset ranges for greater creative control over the FinePix S5 Pros expanded dynamic range between 100% and 400%. Three new variations of the original film simulation mode have been added (five modes in total) for improved reproduction of natural skin tones. Face Detection Technology for post image verification At the push of a button, the FinePix S5 Pros Face Detection Technology detects up to ten faces in a scene immediately after each image is captured. Photographers can zoom in and confirm facial detail, whether eyes are open or closed, focus and exposure on the FinePix S5 Pros LCD monitor. Other camera functions and features Nikon F-mount compatibility with all Nikkor AF-D/G and the latest AF-S optics RAW+JPEG (4,256 x 2,848 pixels, 3,024 x 2,016 pixels, 2,304 x 1,536 pixels) dual-save mode MAC and PC supported tethered shooting mode via USB 2.0 port and optional Hyper Utility software Robust, lightweight magnesium-alloy body Durable shutter unit stands up to approximately 100,000 releases Adoption of high-precision i-TTL flash control
11-point AF sensor for consistent, fast and precise focusing. This is an improvement from the FinePix S3 Pros 5-point AF sensor.
Supports 1/3, , and 1 stop lens aperture control Shutter speed 30 sec. to 1/8000 sec., maximum flash sync speed of 1/250 sec. Remark function enables addition of comments to an image file by connecting a special bar code reader to the camera body. 3 levels of custom Function Locking with password protection
Digital Camera FinePix S5 Pro 2/3
2.5 inch LCD with 235,000 pixels with 100% frame coverage featuring color or monochromatic 30 seconds, live view function to check the focusing Li-ion rechargeable battery Compact Flash (CF) Card (Type I /II) and Microdrive compatible
Optional Accessories LAN Adapter for wireless, high-speed image transfer. New Hyper Utility Software for precise editing control of images taken in CCD-RAW 14-bit format. Software also enables PC control of the FinePix S5 Pro. Rechargeable Battery Battery Charger AC Power Adapter
Digital Camera FinePix S5 Pro 3/3