Thinking of getting a Fuji S5 Pro, and have some questions

Manzur Fahim wrote:

Serge 07 wrote:

Hi:

The S5 will auto focus with any AFS and AFD Nikkor (has a built in focus motor) plus third party F mount lenses. The body also meters with old school AI/AIs manual focus lenses.

I use the SanDisk Ultra 16GB CF card which works perfectly, available at B&H/Amazon. Folks at Flickr have not reported problems with 32/64 GB cards but have not used them.

I set the camera to "fine" plus "large" which will produce a 12MP file but the resolution is a bit lower. It is best to set the noise reduction off, "ORG" in the menu.

One thing that helped me quite a bit was to invest time reading the old posts in the Flickr discussion group as there is a wealth of information on the S5.

https://www.flickr.com/groups/fujis5/

The body should be loaded with at least firmware version 1.09 which seems to be the favorite. The last, 1.12 is available from Fuji.

Have fun with the new toy.

Serge

Thank you very much Serge, much appreciated. That is a lot of good information and I will definitely check out the flickr link.

I was lookimg for a decent condition S5 Pro for some time, and I found one, and also a S2 Pro for only $20 so I got the S2 Pro as well. Have you used S2 Pro?

When you say the resolution is a bit lower, you mean there is a visible IQ loss or just the file dimension?

I am thinking of getting the Nikon 85 or 50mm F1.4D or G, they should be more than enough to resolve that sensor.

Now I need to find out what sort of battery they need and buy some 3rd party ones.

Mamy thanks again and stay well.

Hi, Manzur:

I am not familiar with the S2. The S5 body is excellent so never considered the previous models but for 20 bucks, tough to pass up.

From all I have read, the effective resolution is 8MP. The S5 is not about megapixels, it is about its richness of colors, details/layering of captured light, excellent AWB plus killer skin tones.

I was going to suggest the Wasabi NP-150 but they seem to be sold out at the moment. They have excellent customer service.

One more thing, with the S5 it is best to expose for the shadows. Overexposure is not a problem for the sensor and it is amazing what it can do recovering highlights. A setting of +.3 to +.7 is usually advisable. DR should be set to "auto" as the camera does a great job in choosing the appropriate level. The sensor is a different beast compared to the norm.

You are welcome and glad that I could be of some help.

Take care,

Serge