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Fuji S3 Pro

Professional digital camera with adjustable dynamic range, film simulation, and high-speed Firewire and USB 2 image transfer

 

 
 
     
 
 

The FinePix S3 Pro is the culmination of Fujifilm's professional photography heritage and imaging know-how. The FinePix S3 Pro sets itself apart from its competitors by using Fujifilm's proprietary Super CCD SR II sensor – a new and advanced image processor – and a number of professional controls developed exclusively for this camera. The combination of Nikon lens mount and Fujifilm image capture is one that has been highly regarded by photographers for years.

 

With knowledge gained from years of dedication to the professional photography community, Fujifilm understands that a quality image is about more than just resolution, and therefore created the FinePix S3 Pro to bring the digital picture closer to film standards than ever before. Photographers shooting with the FinePix S3 Pro will experience greater dynamic range, improved tonal capabilities, exceptional colour balance, and better signal-to-noise ratio: all factors that contribute to a colourful, clear and detail-rich picture.

 

Powerful new features

New features include:
  		• 12.34 million effective pixels (6.17 million S-pixels + 6.17 million R-pixels)
  		•  23.0 x 15.5mm-size Super CCD SR II
  		• 4256 x 2848 (12.1 million) recording pixels
  		•  Image sizes: 4256 x 2848, 3024 x 2016, 2304 x 1536, 1440 x 960 pixels
  		•  JPEG (Fine / Normal), CCD-RAW (14-bit)
  		•  SLR digital camera with Nikon F-mount
  		•  Convenient dual shutter release buttons in both horizontal and vertical orientations
  		• Dual LCD monitors
  		•  New 2.0-inch, 235,000-pixel LCD monitor
  		•  Larger buttons, redesigned control layout on rear of camera
  		•  Sensitivity: ISO 100, 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600
  		•  Shutter speed: Bulb, 30 to 1/4000 sec
  		•  Flash X-Sync max 1/180 sec
  		•  Dual media slots: xD-Picture Card™, CF/Microdrive™
  		•  Dual interfaces: USB 2.0 (High speed), IEEE 1394

     

    Improved dynamic range

    Whether film or digital, a wider dynamic range is critical to image quality. The unique double photodiode structure (6.17 million S-pixels and 6.17 million R-pixels) of the Super CCD SR II sensor will produce dynamic range approximately 400% greater than that of a CCD working on a single-pixel design, capturing the finest detail even in high contrast scenes

     

    Adjustable Dynamic Range

    Breaking free of confinement, photographers now have the option of adjusting the camera's dynamic range, changing the mixing ratio between the FinePix S3 Pro's 'S-' and 'R-pixels'.

     

    Film simulation modes

    A feature unique to the FinePix S3 Pro and developed thanks to Fujifilm's history and expertise in film. Photographers who prefer the look and 'feel' of traditional film can replicate the results of various reversal and negative films, while shooting digitally with the FinePix S3 Pro.

     

    FILM SIMULATION F1: Delivers wide latitude images with a softer feel, suitable for studio/portrait photography, similar to Fujifilm Professional colour negative film.

    FILM SIMULATION F2: Delivers highly saturated, high contrast images, similar to Fujichrome Professional colour reversal film.

     

    Colour spaces

    The FinePix S3 Pro will offer a choice of sRGB and Adobe RGB to generate the colour best suited to the photographic task in hand.

     

    Selectable RAW capture modes

    Sometimes, a smaller RAW file is needed for quicker operation. With the FinePix S3 Pro, the user will be able to 'deactivate' the extra, expanded dynamic range data without losing image resolution.

     

    Lightning-fast start-up

    The FinePix S3 Pro is ready in the blink of an eye, going from 'off' to 'ready-to-shoot' in half a second – with any compatible media type.

     

    D-TTL FlashExposure Metering System

    Photographers can take advantage of a host of creative options, and achieve outstanding results with all Nikon-compatible Speedlights.

     

    Dual shutter release buttons

    Photographers will appreciate the addition of a second shutter release button, positioned on the camera body for easier vertical shooting.

     

    High-speed dual image interfaces

    The FinePix S3 Pro provides IEEE 1394 (FireWire) for camera control and USB 2.0 interface ultra-fast image transfer.

    10-pin Nikon electric remote socket: expanding the remote shooting capabilities of the FinePix S3 Pro.

     

    The FinePix S3 Pro comes bundled with Fujifilm's HS-V2 Hyper Utility software, a workflow enhancement tool that allows photographers to get the most out of the S3 Pro's phenomenal photographic performance.

    		 
     

     

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    What do we think?

    We are massive fans of the Fuji S2 Pro, our most popular digital SLR.  The S3 Pro builds on its impressive specification with a dual pixel layout giving a total of 12.34 million pixels.

     

    The layout remains similar to the S2 Pro but improves on it with larger buttons, dual shutter release and a better screen cover.

     

    We love the film simulation modes, giving a more film-like photo.

     

    Overall, it is a excellent step on from the S2 Pro and we are sure it will prove to be just as popular.