Fujifilm FinePix S5 Reviews: Digital SLR Camera

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“Solid build, easy menus once you get the hang of them. the in-built help menus…” Liz, Uxbridge View all 12 real customer reviews

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Build Quality	9.5
Ease of use	7.8
Features	9.0
Image quality	9.1
Value for money (at time of purchase)	9.1
Overall rating	9.1

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Liz, Uxbridge

Score 9.0/10

+ Solid build, easy menus once you get the hang of them. The in-built help menus are clear and comprehensive. In the main ergonomic button positions and easy to change with your eye still at the eye piece. Fast reviewing especially with the face finder to check exposure and focus quickly before the crowd gets bored. Fast start up, from review to re-take at the touch of a button.

- A bigger step up from a compact digital camera than expected for the Fuji range, which is actually no bad thing.

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14 of 14 people found this review helpful

purchased 22 Jul 2007

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 9.0/10

+ Great portraits. Great sensor, better than the D80 which was my previous camera.
Takes Nikon lenses and is I think easy to use. Robust too being made from a a strong yet light alloy.

- Somewhat bulky, but not too bad.

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11 of 11 people found this review helpful

purchased 01 Aug 2008

Ewan, Crawley

Score 9.0/10

+ Great camera, excellent picture quality. Too good a camera for it's owner

- None yet

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8 of 8 people found this review helpful

purchased 28 Jul 2008

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 9.0/10

+ Image quality, ISO handling

- menu navigation - image review

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6 of 6 people found this review helpful

purchased 16 Jul 2008

JP, Tavistock

Score 9.0/10

+ Image quality, build quality

- large file size, slow frame speed

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5 of 5 people found this review helpful

purchased 17 Jun 2008

Mark, Melksham, Wiltshire

Score 9.0/10

+ Image quality and dynamic range - outstanding!

- Reviewer left no comment

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5 of 5 people found this review helpful

purchased 24 Jun 2008

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Expert reviews for Fujifilm FinePix S5

PC Advisor expert review - by Gavin Stoker, Macworld.co.uk"

Based on the body of Nikon's D200, which means it accepts a wide range of compatible lenses, the 12Mp Fujifilm S5 Pro is Fuji's only digital SLR camera. It comes highly recommended.

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reviewed 22 Jan 2008

Product Features

Camera Type	SLR
There are 2 main types of camera: The SLR and the Compact. SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex. SLR cameras use a prism to reflect the exact image as seen through the lens and so offers a more accurate viewfinder. SLR cameras have detachable lenses offering greater flexibility if you wish to take a variety of different photographs. Compact cameras have a built in lens and an ‘above lens’ viewfinder which is less accurate but they are often cheaper, more sleekly designed and easier to carry anywhere with you to capture that moment perfectly without having to fiddle with complex settings or a bag full of lenses.
resolution (Megapixel)	12.4

resolution (Megapixel)	12.7

Screen Size in Inches	2.5
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Face Recognition	No
A function for automatically detecting peoples faces and correctly adjusting the focus and exposure to take the best photo
Image Stabilisation	No
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Colour	Black
The main colour of the product.
Memory Card Slot	Yes
Having a memory card slot allows you to save data to a memory card and then transfer it to another device. For example you may put a photo from your camera or mobile phone onto a memory card and then plug it into your printer to print directly. Memory card slots come in many formats: Compact Flash Card Memory Stick Duo Micro SD Card MMC SD Card SDHC Card
Media Format	Compact Flash
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
PictBridge	No
An industry standard allowing images to be printed from camera to printer, without needing a computer. CIPA PictBridge Standard Website
Macro Mode	Yes
This mode allows close-up photograpy of small objects such as insects and flowers.
Manual Focus	Yes
Almost all modern cameras have autofocus. Manual focus allows you to override the autofocus and set the distance yourself. This is especially useful if your camera is struggling to focus in a low-light or confusing scene.
Timer	Yes
Having a timer function is essential if you want to get into the shot yourself. Make sure your camera has this feature if you plan to go on holiday and capture photos of you and your friends or family having fun together.
Under Water	No
An under water feature means your camera is safe to dive with, usually between 3 and 5 metres. Most dSLR cameras will require expensive separate housing so consider investing in a waterproof digital compact first.
Dimensions (mm)	147x113x74
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
Weight (g)	830
The weight of the product in grams.
Flash	Yes
Whether or not your camera has an in-built flash. Flashes are essential for fully capturing a low light image.
Body Only	No
dSLR cameras have detachable lenses and are sold in a variety of combinations. This facet lets you know whether the package your are considering comes bundled with a lens or whether it is just the body of the camera.
Resolution (Pixels)	4256x2848
A camera sensor, that captures the photograph, is measured in pixels. The number given here is the horizontal amount of pixels followed by the vertical quantity of pixels. The more pixels a camera sensor has, the bigger and higher quality the image will be.
Shortest Shutter Speed	1/8000
This is the fastest speed at which the camera can take a photo. Faster shutter speeds really freeze the action and are great for sports photography.
Longest Shutter Speed	30"
This is the longest exposure your camera will take. The longer you take a photo for, the more light is let in and the more motion is captured. Long shutter speeds can give fantastic, artistic results. Try photographing the night sky at 30s or longer to see how the rotation of the Earth causes the stars to curve through the scene.
Longest Shutter Speed	30
This is the longest exposure your camera will take. The longer you take a photo for, the more light is let in and the more motion is captured. Long shutter speeds can give fantastic, artistic results. Try photographing the night sky at 30s or longer to see how the rotation of the Earth causes the stars to curve through the scene.
USB Port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components

Also known as: Finepix S5, Fujifilm S5

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Manufacturer's Description

The FinePix S5 Pro will stand apart from the crowd by combining the much sought-after picture quality of Fujifilm’s Super CCD SR sensor with a fully digital and durable professional metal alloy body. With this superior combination of truly professional handling and image quality, the FinePix S5 Pro will appeal to a broad range of professional photographers looking for something more in their D-SLR.

UPDATED:
Fujifilm is delighted to announce that its acclaimed FinePix S5 Pro digital SLR has been named ‘European Advanced Camera of the Year 2007-2008’ at this year’s prestigious European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) awards.

EISA explained the camera’s success with the following commendations: “The special qualities of Fujifilm’s Super CCD SR Pro sensor provide the wide dynamic range, low image noise and contrast control that make the camera stand out from the general DSLR market. Fujifilm has used a rugged body, faster processing, more flexible shooting methods, improved autofocus and advanced flash metering modes. Ultimately, though, it is the S5 Pro’s ability to reproduce a massive range of tones that makes it the winner of this category.”