leo_djiwatampu Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 <p>Well, like some of you, I was excited about S5's launch. That is until I read this review:</p> <p><a href="http://www.digitalcamerainfo.com/content/Fujifilm-FinePix-S5-Pro- First-Impressions-Review/Overall- Impressions.htm">http://www.digitalcamerainfo.com/content/Fujifilm-FinePix-S5- Pro-First-Impressions-Review/Overall-Impressions.htm</a></p> <p>S5 is still slow... <br>d*rn it...!!</p> <p>But Fuji's official site claimed that it can go up to 3 frames/sec (depending on your setting, such as the Dynamic Range):<br> <a href="http://www.fujifilmusa.com/JSP/fuji/epartners/proPhotoProductS5DataSpec.j sp">http://www.fujifilmusa.com/JSP/fuji/epartners/proPhotoProductS5DataSpec.jsp </a></p> <p>In addition, the menu is not intuitive, too deep, and may frustrate users.</p> <p>Not to mention the whopping RAW file size. 512MB CF card can only hold 17 files! So I assume only 34 files on 1GB card.</p> <p>However, considering that S5 delivers less noise at high ISO and image quality that may be better dan 5D (not to mention cheaper than 5D, well... there's the dilemma...)</p> <p>Buy it?.. Not buy it?.. Buy it?... Not buy it?...</p> <p>Well, I guess I'll just have to yet read other reviews before I really decide whether I want to buy it or not. I might end up just buying D200, or even 5D (sorry guys...)</p> <p>Anyone here own it yet? I especially need to know if it's faster than S3 or not.</p> <p>Leo</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjt Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 hi Leo ... waiting for mine to get in. obviously, choosing this camera will depend on the type of photography you're interested in. i've actually read where folks have taken back their D200 in exchange for the S5 and never regretted the choice. not long ago, i called B&H and Adorama in search of an S5 body and they said whatever they got in, sold immediately. i suggest you read in this forum for some real-time feedback from owners: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/forum.asp?forum=1020 and you know how we're always saying a "picture is worth a thousand words"? check this out: http://www.shadow.janikit.co.uk/fujinikondr.htm regards, michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjt Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 sorry ... forgot to mention ... go the the "British Journal of Photography" website for a review of the S5 ... you'll can sign up for a 14 day trial to read the article. cheers! michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_e. Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 I'm not sure about those test photographs. The D200 image looks completely under exposed compared to the S5's sample. At first I thought the S5 was 12 megs, but further reading suggests that it actually performs like a 6 meg body with two sets of sensors ( each with 6 megs ) responsible for different tonal ranges and stacked on each other. I like the idea. I'll have to see more before I decide. The D200, IMO, will take alot to beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leo_djiwatampu Posted March 7, 2007 Author Share Posted March 7, 2007 hi Michael... i will be using the camera for portraits and wedding. Well isn't that what most Fuji owners use for? for natural skin color rendering. yes i do notice that on b&h. i check almost everyday on jan and feb. the annoucement says: will approximately arive in Feb. Then I checked on mar 1st or 2nd. b&h says: out of stock. wow! this reminds me of D200 when it was first launched. Leo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roy tangen Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Try Berger Brothers www.berger-bros.com, I have been using them for years and have been thrilled with prices and availability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjt Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 thanks Roy ! i've not dealt with Berger Bros, but just hung up with them - really nice group of folks. they had two S5's in stock - one with the Huey (Adorama has an S5/Huey bundle in stock) bundled and one without. needless to say, they dont have the body-only in stock anymore :) so my S5 Pro will ship today! thanks again for the lead! michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg s Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Generally from what I have been reading, the S5 seems to deliver improvement where people most wanted it to. Am very glad to see Fuji still in the market with a good product. -Greg- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leo_djiwatampu Posted March 8, 2007 Author Share Posted March 8, 2007 forgive my ignorance, but what is pantone huey and why do you need it? is this a screen colorimeter/calibrator? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjt Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 hi Leo ... yes, you're correct: http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/reviews/pantone_huey.html michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 I already have a D200 but needed another body so I gave serious consideration to the S5. I really like the idea of increased dynamic range and less noise at high ISOs. I ended up just ordering a D200 from B&H for the following reasons. The S5 raw files cannot be opened in Capture (I don't need another raw conversion program), the battery is not compatible with the D200 battery (I don't need another battery charger and extra batteries), the S5 may have the jaggies due to 6 megapixels (this I could live with, sort of). Also, I can fix the noise with Kodak digital Gem and I have a chance of extending the dynamic range in Photoshop with a little work. In short, since I already have a D200 and needed another body, I'll stick with another D200. If the S5 had NEF raw, a compatible battery, and higher resolution, I would be on the waiting list for a S5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjt Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 hi Michael ... very good points you have, all of them. i am also a D200 user (and D70s and D80), but with everything i've seen and read, and my experience with the S3, i could not pass up getting an S5 ... if for nothing else, i'll use it for its intended purpose. did you see the link i provided that compares an image from a D200 and S5? many of the other benefits of the S5 over the D200 are worth it. the less time i spend post-processing is a blessing. regards, michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 mj t The link makes an excellent point in favor of the S5. My main goal of another D200 body is that I really hesitate in changing lenses in the field. This is actually my 3rd body and I can now go into the field with a 12-24, 105 VR, and 200-400 and never worry about changing lenses in windy, dusty, or wet conditions. At this point I will probably regret not getting the S5 but the S6 is probably well into development. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman7 Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 I just shot my S5 at a wedding. I posted some pics showing the ISO capabilites over at DPreview. Check it out if you like http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1020&message=23316991 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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