Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro - Expert Reviews

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9.1 out of 10

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What is the Product Score ? The product score is an objective rating for relative product quality provided by alaTest. The scale is from 0 - 10 where 10 is the highest and 0 the lowest.
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- - Review summary of Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Evaluation 4.5 out of 5
  - Source: alaTest.co.uk
- October 2008
  Review summary of Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
  By alaTest
  
  Review summary: alaTest has collected and analysed 152 reviews of Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro from international magazines and websites.
  
  Verdict: The average review rating is 8.7/10. Comparing these reviews to 44097 other Digital SLR Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 91/100 (or 9.1 out of 10) = Excellent Quality.
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- - Fujifilmâ-'s FinePix S5 Pro; A Real-World Test Of A Viable Alternative D-SLR Evaluation 0 out of 5
  - Source: shutterbug.com
- April 2008
  Fujifilmâ-'s FinePix S5 Pro; A Real-World Test Of A Viable Alternative D-SLR
  By Steve Bedell
  
  Review summary: We all know that the professional D-SLR market is dominated by Canon and Nikon.
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- - Fuji Finepix S5 Pro Review Evaluation 5 out of 5
  - Source: neocamera.com
- July 2007
  Fuji Finepix S5 Pro Review
  By Cybernium
  
  Review summary: The Fuji Finepix S5 Pro features an amazing sensor which delivers images of greater dynamic range than any other current DSLR camera. Pros: Superior dynamic range by several stops, Excellent image color and tonality, Low image noise until ISO 800, Generally accurate white-balance system, Great metering accuracy
  
  Cons: Loss of details from noise reduction starting at ISO 1600, Slow continuous drive (1.6 FPS) when using sensor's full-dynamic range, Small continuous drive buffer (7 Images) when using sensor's full-dynamic range, Below average battery life, Overly expensiv
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- - Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Evaluation 4 out of 5
  - Source: cnet.co.uk
- June 2007
  Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
  By Philip Ryan
  
  Review summary: Fujifilm's Finepix S5 Pro is the spitting image of the Nikon D200, from the outside at least. Feature-wise, its boasting point is Fujifilm's Super CCD SR Pro imaging sensor, which aims to create a wider dynamic range than you'd get from a normal sensor
  
  Pros: Very low noise at higher ISOs; wide dynamic range; solid, well-designed body
  
  Cons: Slightly sluggish AF system; low effective resolution for a pro-level camera; bloated file sizes
  
  Verdict: While a wide dynamic range lets it serve up tonnes of highlight detail and impressive overall image quality, the S5 Pro isn't for high-speed sports photography, and it could use more resolution
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- - Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Evaluation 0 out of 5
  - Source: eisa-awards.org
- June 2007
  Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
  By EISA Awards
  
  Review summary: The special qualities of Fuji's Super CCD SR Pro sensor provide the wide dynamic range, low image noise and contrast control that make this camera stand out from the general DSLR market. Fuji has used a rugged body, faster processing, more flexible shooti
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