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FUJIFILM ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY AND NEW
FEATURES FOR FINEPIX S3 PRO PROFESSIONAL DIGITAL CAMERA
Adjustable Dynamic Range, Film Simulation Modes Raise the Bar
for Digital SLRs
VALHALLA, NY, July 28, 2004 - With the FinePix
S3 Pro firmly established at the top of many wish lists, Fuji Photo
Film U.S.A, Inc. today announced that the camera of choice for many
wedding, portrait and commercial photographers would be available
October 2004 with a number of previously unannounced features, including
adjustable dynamic range and film simulation modes.
The FinePix S3
Pro represents the culmination of Fujifilm's
unmatched professional photography heritage and continuous commitment
to technology innovation. Special features that will set the FinePix
S3 Pro apart from competitors will be Fujifilm's proprietary Super
CCD SR II sensor, new and advanced image processing technology and
a number of professional controls developed exclusively for the
FinePix S3 Pro. With knowledge culled from years of dedication to
the professional photography community, Fujifilm understands that
a quality image is about more than just resolution, and thus created
the FinePix S3 Pro to bring the digital picture closer to the film
standard than ever before. Photographers shooting with the FinePix
S3 Pro will experience greater dynamic range, improved tonal capabilities,
exceptional color balancing and accuracy and better signal-to-noise
ratios, all factors that contribute to a colorful, clear and detail-laden
picture.
Feature highlights of the FinePix S3 Pro include:
• Improved Dynamic Range - A wider dynamic range opens up a whole new world
in terms of picture quality and the unique double photodiode design (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 CCD working on a single-pixel
design, capturing the finest detail in even the highest contrast scenes.
• Adjustable Dynamic Range (New Feature!) - No longer confined within a
small, fixed space, professional photographers will have the option to adjust
the camera's dynamic range, changing the mixing ratio between the FinePix S3
Pro's "S" and "R" pixels.
• Film Simulation Modes (New Feature!) - A feature unique to the FinePix
S3 Pro and one that could only be developed by a company with Fujifilm's experience.
Photographers that favor the look and feel of film can replicate the results
of various chrome and negative films while shooting digitally with the FinePix
S3 Pro.
• Color Spaces (New Feature!) - The FinePix S3 Pro will offer a choice of
sRBG and Adobe RGB to generate the color best suited for the job.
• Selectable RAW capture modes (New Feature!) - Sometimes, a smaller file
is needed. With the FinePix S3 Pro, the user will be able to "turn off" the
expanded dynamic range function without losing resolution.
• Lightning-Fast Start-Up (New Feature!) - Boot time in the blink of an
eye! The FinePix S3 Pro goes from off to ready-to-shoot in one-half second -
with any compatible media type.
• D-TTL Exposure Metering System - Photographers can take advantage of a
host of creative options, even on location, and get outstanding results with
all Nikon-compatible speed lights.
• Dual Shutter Release Buttons - Photographers should love the addition
of a second shutter release button, situated perfectly for easier vertical shooting.
• High-Speed Dual Image Interfaces: The FinePix S3 Pro provides IEEE 1394
(FireWire) and USB 2.0 interfaces for camera control (IEEE1394 only) and high-speed
image transfer.
• 10-Pin Nikon Electric Remote: Standard equipment for a camera in this
class
The FinePix S3 Pro package will include with Fujifilm's own HS-V2
hyper-utility software, a workflow enhancement tool that acts like
a digital lightbox, helping photographers pick their best images.
FinePix S3 Pro Digital Camera – Specifications*
| Number
of Effective Pixels |
12.3
million (S-pixel: 6.17 million,
R-pixel: 6.17 million) pixels |
| CCD
Sensor |
23.0 × 15.5mm
Super CCD SR with Primary Color
Filter. Number of total pixels:
12.9 million (S-pixel: 6.45 million,
R-pixel: 6.45 million) pixels |
| Number
of Recorded Pixels |
4256 × 2848
pixels (12.1 million)/3024 × 2016
pixels/2304 × 1536 pixels/1440 × 960
pixels |
| File
formats |
JPEG
FINE/NORMAL (Exif Ver. 2.2), DPOF-compatible
CCD-RAW (14bit)
* Design rule for Camera File system compliant / DPOF-compatible |
| Storage
media |
Slot
No.1: xD-Picture Card™ (16MB
to 512MB)
Slot No.2: CF type II (Microdrive™)
Some CompactFlash™ cards
may not work properly |
| Storage
Media (4256 x 2848 pixels) |
Mode |
512MB |
| JPEG
(FINE) |
Approx.
107 |
| JPEG
(NORMAL) |
Approx.
214 |
| CCD-RAW |
To
be determined |
| The
number of images will vary slightly
depending on the type of subject. |
| Usable
lenses |
D/G-type
AF Nikkor lenses: All functions
possible
AF Nikkor other than D/G type: All function except 3D Matrix
Metering possible
Non-CPU: Usable in Manual exposure mode (exposure meter cannot be used) |
| Picture
angle |
Approx.
1.5X focal length in 35mm format
equivalent |
| Exposure
modes |
P:
Auto-Multi Program (Flexible program
possible)
S: Shutter-Priority Auto
A: Aperture-Priority Auto
M: Manual |
| Shutter
speed |
30
sec. to 1/4000 sec, Bulb, Max.
1/180 sec. X-contact |
| Advance
Function Modes |
White
Balance: Auto, Custom 1, Custom
2, Sunny, Shade,
Fluorescent 1, 2, 3, Incandescent
Film Simulation: Film Simulation F1 / F2
Dynamic Range: Auto, Wide 1, Wide 2, Standard
Color, Tone, Sharpness |
| Lens
servo |
Single
Servo AF (S), Continuous Servo
AF (C), Manual focus (M)
Focus Tracking automatically activated in subject's status in Single
Servo AF (S) or Continuous Servo AF (C) |
| Sensitivity |
Equivalent
to ISO 100/160/200/400/800/1600 |
| Accessory
shoe |
Hot-shoe
contact (Sync contact, Ready-light
contact, D-TTL auto
flash contact, Monitor contact, GND), Safety lock provided |
| Shutter
Release |
Dual;
horizontal and vertical positions |
| Remote
Release |
Yes |
| LCD
monitor |
2.0-inch,
Low-temperature polysilicon TFT
(235,000 pixels, wide-
type LCD, approx. 100% frame coverage) |
| Video
output |
NTSC/PAL
selectable |
| Interfaces |
USB
2.0 (High Speed) for data storage,
IEEE1394 for data storage and shooting |
| Power
source |
4
AA Ni-MH batteries (sharing power
with camera body), AC power adapter
AC-5VX |
| Dimensions |
147.8
(W) × 135.3 (H) × 80.0
(D) mm/5.9 (W) × 5.3 (H) × 3.2
(D) in. |
| Weight |
Approx.
835g/29.5 oz. (excluding batteries
and lens) |
|
* Specifications subject to change without notice.
** Number of effective pixels: The number of pixels on the image sensor which
receive input light through the optical lens, and which are effectively reflected
in the final output data of the still image.
Note: The FinePix S3 Pro is compatible with the PictBridge standard.
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