S5 Pro Test Shots

Tachyon · 6th March 2009

Ok. I'm convinced! These test pics were taken with Nikon 18-55mm lens ($180). RAW converted to JPG (medium compression), cropped, with only minor curve adjustments.

TheChef · 6th March 2009

Hi Bro, what are you convinced about?

Tachyon · 6th March 2009

HDR Image: 5x1EV using S5 Pro + Nikon 18-55mm. This was shot at East Coast yesterday morning.

Tachyon · 6th March 2009

Originally Posted by TheChef

Hi Bro, what are you convinced about?

Actually, before I got the S5 Pro, I read about how bad the resolution was, the noise level, etc. Coming from the Canon camp, I was hesitant. But now that I've got one and tested it, it's GREAT!

TheChef · 6th March 2009

Originally Posted by Tachyon

Actually, before I got the S5 Pro, I read about how bad the resolution was, the noise level, etc. Coming from the Canon camp, I was hesitant. But now that I've got one and tested it, it's GREAT!

Hi Tachyon, welcome to the world of S5 Pro. I am convinced as well, but saddened that there will be no S6 Pro.

garagez · 6th March 2009

definitely no S6 lah....even the S5 can kick some butt with the colors oredi....
keep the pics coming tachyon

cheers

dxsibo · 7th March 2009

i belive it could be better

jacob · 7th March 2009

Originally Posted by Tachyon

Actually, before I got the S5 Pro, I read about how bad the resolution was, the noise level, etc. Coming from the Canon camp, I was hesitant. But now that I've got one and tested it, it's GREAT!

it's not too late.

wheresmycheese · 7th March 2009

i got a few shots done with the same lens didnt work out v well for me. funny it works v gd on a nikon body thou.. the 18-55 VR underexpose like siao on my s5pro need to +1.3 EV i think

btw congrats on your new camera. get a few old primes and fire up that lady!

Elessar · 7th March 2009

Originally Posted by Tachyon

Actually, before I got the S5 Pro, I read about how bad the resolution was, the noise level, etc. Coming from the Canon camp, I was hesitant. But now that I've got one and tested it, it's GREAT!

ummm... actually the shots you've shown could also have been done using a Canon cam, or any other brand for the matter.
the real advantage of the S5pro is its superb dynamic range capability plus its rendition of natural colours (esp skin tones), that's why wedding/studio/portrait photogs lurve it. (try shooting a white gowned bride and a black tux'ed groom together...)
using a HDR photo actually does an injustice to the wonderful camera.

happy shooting with your new cam!

Tachyon · 7th March 2009

Actually, I bought the S5 Pro just to do HDRI. I struggled with my Canon 40D (which can only autobracket 3 frames max, and also 'valleys' in between the combined historgram due to inadequate DR) making the pictures appear artificial. Whereas, with S5 Pro, I have more freedom to choose the number of bracketed frames, and after I have combined the images, I get a much smoother histogram with less artifacts.

For example, the following picture taken this morning may appear to be over-processed, but it was stacked 'as is' without any need for adjustment of the parameters. I would have difficulty doing that with my Canon 40D (maybe 1Ds Mk III, but we are not comparing apples and oranges then). "I'm loving it!"

Tachyon · 7th March 2009

Wanted to catch the sunrise this morning to run some more test but as you can see, I ended up capturing clouds instead... *Sigh*

smile_gerard · 7th March 2009

I find that the cam does very well when your shooting objects, people... Comes out very nice. But comes to scenery, it tends to be kinda soft...

SVG84R · 7th March 2009

Originally Posted by smile_gerard

I find that the cam does very well when your shooting objects, people... Comes out very nice. But comes to scenery, it tends to be kinda soft...

erm not really..for me i think its ok..most landscape shot turn out fine

nightwolf75 · 7th March 2009

Originally Posted by TheChef

Hi Tachyon, welcome to the world of S5 Pro. I am convinced as well, but saddened that there will be no S6 Pro.

Originally Posted by garagez

definitely no S6 lah....even the S5 can kick some butt with the colors oredi....
keep the pics coming tachyon

cheers

never say never in the camera world... short of fuji closing shop, dat is.

wheresmycheese · 8th March 2009

its kidna soft for me too when i compare so i try not to :P print ok can liao!

KopiOkaya · 8th March 2009

Where got soft?

The S5 Pro is in fact very film-like in terms of sharpness. For those of you who come from shooting film, you will know what I meant.

Tachyon · 8th March 2009

Ironically, I was trying to produce soft images with my Canon 40D. I always find the images too harsh for my liking. But that's just me...

Anyway, I do not find the S5Pro images soft at all. If it is soft from my above images, it's because of my poor shooting skills and not the fault of the camera...

KopiOkaya · 8th March 2009

Originally Posted by Tachyon

I was trying to produce soft images with my Canon 40D.

I use Canon DLSR at work and I do find the Digic's decoding algorithm too aggressive. Everything looks harsh, not sharp.

wheresmycheese · 8th March 2009

Originally Posted by KopiOkaya

Where got soft?

The S5 Pro is in fact very film-like in terms of sharpness. For those of you who come from shooting film, you will know what I meant.

yeah it is i mean when u compare to other cameras la. thats why i maximize i shoot at 6mp

6th March 2009	#1
Tachyon Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 422	S5 Pro Test Shots Ok. I'm convinced! These test pics were taken with Nikon 18-55mm lens ($180). RAW converted to JPG (medium compression), cropped, with only minor curve adjustments. Last edited by Tachyon; 6th March 2009 at 11:14 PM.

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TheChef Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Where the action is Posts: 1,304	Re: S5 Pro Test Shots Hi Bro, what are you convinced about? __________________ In search of excellence in photography.

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Tachyon Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 422	Re: S5 Pro Test Shots HDR Image: 5x1EV using S5 Pro + Nikon 18-55mm. This was shot at East Coast yesterday morning.

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garagez Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 511	Re: S5 Pro Test Shots definitely no S6 lah....even the S5 can kick some butt with the colors oredi.... keep the pics coming tachyon cheers

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dxsibo Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sembawang Posts: 540	Re: S5 Pro Test Shots i belive it could be better __________________ View My Flickr™

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wheresmycheese Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: scilly Posts: 879	Re: S5 Pro Test Shots i got a few shots done with the same lens didnt work out v well for me. funny it works v gd on a nikon body thou.. the 18-55 VR underexpose like siao on my s5pro need to +1.3 EV i think btw congrats on your new camera. get a few old primes and fire up that lady!

7th March 2009	#11
Tachyon Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 422	Re: S5 Pro Test Shots Actually, I bought the S5 Pro just to do HDRI. I struggled with my Canon 40D (which can only autobracket 3 frames max, and also 'valleys' in between the combined historgram due to inadequate DR) making the pictures appear artificial. Whereas, with S5 Pro, I have more freedom to choose the number of bracketed frames, and after I have combined the images, I get a much smoother histogram with less artifacts. For example, the following picture taken this morning may appear to be over-processed, but it was stacked 'as is' without any need for adjustment of the parameters. I would have difficulty doing that with my Canon 40D (maybe 1Ds Mk III, but we are not comparing apples and oranges then). "I'm loving it!" Last edited by Tachyon; 7th March 2009 at 12:42 PM.

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Tachyon Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 422	Re: S5 Pro Test Shots Wanted to catch the sunrise this morning to run some more test but as you can see, I ended up capturing clouds instead... Sigh Last edited by Tachyon; 7th March 2009 at 12:49 PM.

7th March 2009	#13
smile_gerard Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 496	Re: S5 Pro Test Shots I find that the cam does very well when your shooting objects, people... Comes out very nice. But comes to scenery, it tends to be kinda soft...

8th March 2009	#16
wheresmycheese Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: scilly Posts: 879	Re: S5 Pro Test Shots its kidna soft for me too when i compare so i try not to :P print ok can liao!

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KopiOkaya Deregistered Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: At a kopitiam nears you. Posts: 415	Re: S5 Pro Test Shots Where got soft? The S5 Pro is in fact very film-like in terms of sharpness. For those of you who come from shooting film, you will know what I meant.

8th March 2009	#18
Tachyon Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 422	Re: S5 Pro Test Shots Ironically, I was trying to produce soft images with my Canon 40D. I always find the images too harsh for my liking. But that's just me... Anyway, I do not find the S5Pro images soft at all. If it is soft from my above images, it's because of my poor shooting skills and not the fault of the camera...