fuji s5pro

[audibum]

tinking of upgrading body, heard a lot of good stuff about the s5pro

what's the price currently and what's the pros and cons?tks!

[ziploc]

Do a search in this subforum and you'll find your answers.

http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=284219
http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=267299
http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=272612
http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=273613
http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=274139
http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=280982

and many more.

[Minlon]

All pic. taken by S5 Pro recently.

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I like the color...Everything is fine except the writing speed. Try not to view the play back lor! Good buy!

[datan]

pros:
good color and tone with little postprocessing
good dynamic range


cons:
menu system sucks
6 MP compared to D200
slow write time
price compared to D200

[felixcat8888]

PC Show was selling for $2888, but I dun remember if body only or with lens

[philip827]

I am torn between S5 and D200, the lower resolution is discouraging me from getting it as i shoot landscapes most of the time.

[Viewpoint]

Don't underestimate the resolution of the S5... I don't know how the Fuji engineers did it, but I (and many others) have compared the resolution of the S5 with the D80/D200 and was hard pressed to tell the images apart at 100% onscreen. I've also printed out many 12 x 18 and the S5 is clearly not lacking in resolution.

In fact, with the S5, your final "resolution" is very much dependent on the lens. Slot in a 50mm or 85mm prime lens and you will be amazed at how much the Fuji sensor can resolve. Put in a cheap zoom lens and you should not expect much.

But, if you are into lanscape photgraphy and want the ultimate in resolution, I would suggest neither S5 nor D200 [the differences between these two are minor] -- Go get a full-frame camera (I don't want to mention names, but you know which one lah...).

[Fire Kirin]

Originally Posted by Viewpoint Don't underestimate the resolution of the S5... I don't know how the Fuji engineers did it, but I (and many others) have compared the resolution of the S5 with the D80/D200 and was hard pressed to tell the images apart at 100% onscreen. I've also printed out many 12 x 18 and the S5 is clearly not lacking in resolution. In fact, with the S5, your final "resolution" is very much dependent on the lens. Slot in a 50mm or 85mm prime lens and you will be amazed at how much the Fuji sensor can resolve. Put in a cheap zoom lens and you should not expect much. But, if you are into lanscape photgraphy and want the ultimate in resolution, I would suggest neither S5 nor D200 [the differences between these two are minor] -- Go get a full-frame camera (I don't want to mention names, but you know which one lah...).

Nikon F6, F5? or Pentax LX? or Olympus OM-4Ti? or Contax RTS III?

[madmacs]

Originally Posted by datan pros: good color and tone with little postprocessing good dynamic range cons: menu system sucks 6 MP compared to D200 slow write time price compared to D200

i have no complains about the menu once i got used to it, but i admit i miss the s3-style menu and buttons.

what is 6mp or whatever if the color, tone and dynamic range more than make up for it?

slow write time..maybe slower than d200 but if you have used s3 before, you will know the s5 is much faster

price vs d200? d200 about $2.2k right? s5 about $2.5k. $300 is nothing if you are more interested in the color, tone and dynamic range of the s5.

[ziploc]

Here is an article which summarizes the pros & cons of the F5 quite nicely:

http://roelphoto.com/blog/2007/05/fu...pressions.html

[datan]

yup this link's sumary is quite accurate

[datan]

there's someone selling one in B&S for $2100. good deal for a one month old system

[Azure]

Just remember that at the end of the day, it all boils down to the user.

Out-of-camera-without-filters, un-PSed images like those listed below are possible.

with Nikkor 14mm prime, Stdx400%DR


with Sigma 10-20mm, F2 mode


with Tamron 90mm Macro, F2 mode


with Nikkor 18-70mm, Stdx100%DR


with Nikkor 18-200mm VR, F1c mode

[datan]

very nice. for the film simulation modes, do you use any adjustment to color, tone, sharpness etc?

[Azure]

Originally Posted by datan very nice. for the film simulation modes, do you use any adjustment to color, tone, sharpness etc?

No, defaulted to camera settings. I'm too lazy.

[datan]

from my limited experience dunno whether true or not:

standard -- most accurate colours
1c -- softer good for portraits
2 -- rich colours but DR not as good as standard @ 400%

[Roel Photography]

Originally Posted by ziploc Here is an article which summarizes the pros & cons of the S5 quite nicely: http://roelphoto.com/blog/2007/05/fu...pressions.html

Hi there,

I just joined this forum after seeing lots of referrals from your site... I now know why... I am the author of the above blog post/link.

This is a great place - I wish I had found you folks earlier!

As Azure pointed out (lovely shots, BTW), a camera is only a tool in the photographers hands. I have created some excellent images with my D200's and other Nikon bodies.. having said that, I needed more dynamic range for my wedding work, hence my move to the Fuji S5. I am also a big fan of Fuji colour.

I have had a number of people ask me why they should get an S5.

If you:

- need more dynamic range;
- want OOC JPEGs that require little/no post processing;
- want Fuji colour from a Nikon pro body; or
- require better noise control than the D200 (about a full stop better)

then... get the S5.

Please keep in mind that the D200 is an excellent camera (I still have two of them), especially if you shoot RAW/NEF and don't need the extended DR.

I literally shoot about 2,000 images at a wedding and I don't want to spend a lot of time post processing before I print the proofs (about 600-700 shots delivered to a client) - hence why the S5 is perfect for what I shoot and my workflow (I use Adobe Lightroom to handle an all JPEG workflow).

Take care and I hope to spend more time conversing with all of you!

All the best,
Roël Dixon-Mahatoo

Roël Photography
Toronto & Stratford, Canada
http://roelphoto.com

[philip827]

Hi,
May i know what are your S5 settings for landscape?

[Roel Photography]

Originally Posted by philip827 Hi, May i know what are your S5 settings for landscape?

It depends on how much contrast is in the scene.

I will use STD mode with AutoDR most of the time. If there is cloudless and sunny sky in the scene, then I change to 400% DR.

I then post process my landscape shots in PS to adjust colour, sharpness, etc.

Film mode F2 is kinda funky colour wise, however, the DR is limited, so I wouldn't use it in bright/sunny conditions unless you are going after a specific effect. I personally like to capture all the data in the scene (or most of it) and adjust in post, hence why I use either AutoDR or 400% DR.

Hope this helps!

Cheers
Roël Dixon-Mahatoo
http://roelphoto.com

[archon75]

Totally agreed with the Senior posting, the S5Pro is very sharp with the Nikon 50mm prime. The 18-135mm seems like to good beginner len to start with. Enjoy.