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Fujifilm S5 Pro

Started Nov 16, 2020 | Discussions thread
Buttons252
Buttons252 Senior Member • Posts: 1,642
I just bought an S5 Pro
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I just bought one last week for $100. Picked up a used 35mm F1.8G, MB-D200 battery grip, some 3rd party batteries and charger. I have $270 into this kit and its very enjoyable to use.

7 years ago i found one on craigslist for $250 with a F2.8 zoom lens. I used it for a few months and then resold it with lens for $600. The real reason i am keeping it this time is; 1. I like CCD sensors. 2.) my wedding in 2009 was shot with an S5 pro which makes it sentimental for me

Someday, when i can just no longer stand using the S5 it will become a relic or artifact around my home. If nothing else, just a talking piece or something i put on a ledge as a nick nack.

I love the grip, i love the CAAAA-THUNK of the shutter, and i enjoy the challenge of trying to extract every ounce of IQ i can from it. I hate the optical viewfinder ( i love punch in manual focus, instead of guessing if it focused on the eyes or not )

 Buttons252's gear list:Buttons252's gear list
Sigma DP1 Merrill Sony a7 IV Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD Samyang 135mm F1.8 AF
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