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Fuji FinePix S1 Pro

A 3.5 megapixel "SuperCCD" gives superb color and amazing low-light capability in an under-$4,000 SLR digicam!

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Reference: Datasheet

Review First Posted: 8/1/2000



MSRP $4000 US
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General
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Model Name:
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Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro 
Model Number: S1 
Camera Format: Pro SLR 
Currently Manufactured: No 
Retail Price: $2999.00
Street Price:  
Price Update Date: 2007-02-05
Date Available:  
Remote Control: Yes 
Remote Control Type: Mechanical 
Tripod Mount: Yes 
Tripod Mount Material:  
Operating System:  
Weight: 28.9 oz
(820 g)
Weight With Batteries? With 
Size: 5.8 x 4.9 x 3.1 in.
(148 x 125 x 80 mm)
Warranty in Months:  
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 3040x2016, 2340x1536, 1440x960
Movie Resolution:  
Aspect Ratio: 3:2
CCD Sensor (Megapixels): 3.40
CCD Size (inches): 1.1 
CCD Filter Type: RGBG 
CCD Manufacturer: FujiFilm (SuperCCD) 
Focal Length Multiplier: 1.50
Movie Audio: No 
Quality Levels:  
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):  
Zoom Ratio:  
Digital Zoom: No 
Digital Zoom Values: n/a
Auto Focus: Yes 
Auto Focus Type:  
Auto Focus Assist Light?  
Auto Focus Min Illum:  
Auto Focus Step:  
Manual Focus: Yes 
Manual Focus Steps:  
Normal Focus Range:  
Macro Focus Range:  
Min Macro Area:  
Min Aperture:  
Max Aperture:  
Aperture Range Description: Varies with lens. 
Aperture Step Size:  
Lens Thread:  
Lens Thread Type: Lens Threads 
Display
Optical Viewfinder: Yes 
Optical VF Type: SLR 
Optical VF Accuracy: 94%
LCD Viewfinder: No 
LCD VF Accuracy: n/a
LCD Size (inches): 2.0
LCD Resolution (pixels): 127000
Max Playback Zoom:  
Exposure
ISO Settings: 320, 400, 800, 1600
ISO Rating Max: 1600
Number of White Balance Settings: 7
White Balance Settings:  
Manual White Balance: Yes 
Longest Shutter Time: 30 
Shortest Shutter Time: 1/2000 
Exp Adj Range: 3.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size: 0.33 EV
Metering Modes: 3D Matrix, Matrix (6 Segment), Center Weighted 
Spot Metering:  
Aperture Priority: Yes 
Shutter Priority: Yes 
Full Manual Exposure: Yes 
Self Timer: 2, 10 seco
Flash
Internal Flash: Yes 
No of Flash Modes: 6
Flash Modes: Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Red-Eye reduction with Slow-Sync, Slow-Sync 
Flash Guide Number (Meters):  
Flash Range Default ISO (meters): 10.3
Flash Range Description: Lens dependent: Guide No. 15m (ISO100). Angle of 28mm lens. Range 10.3m at f/2.8 
No of Flash "Pops":  
Ext Flash: Yes 
Ext Flash Connection:  
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: CompactFlash Type 1, CompactFlash Type 2, SmartMedia 
Other Memory Types:  
Memory Included (MB): 16.0
Uncompressed Format: TIFF 
CCD Raw Format: No 
Compressed Format: JPEG 
Movie File Format:  
Connectivity
Video Out: Yes 
Video Mode Switchable:  
Video Usable as Viewfinder:  
External Connections: Serial, USB 1.1
Other Connection:  
Included Software: Adobe Photoshop 5.0 LE, Fujifilm Camera Shooting Software, USB drivers for Windows 2000, 98 and Macintosh, Fujifilm EXIF Viewer, Fujifilm EXIF Launcher and Fujifilm DP Editor 
OS Compatibility: PC, Mac 
Performance Timing
Startup Time: 0.850 seconds
Shutdown Time:  
Play -> Record:  
Record -> Play (max res): 14.000 seconds
Record -> Play (min res): 1.910 seconds
Shutter Lag (auto focus) WIDE: 0.700 seconds
Shutter Lag (auto focus) TELE:  
Shutter Lag, Man. Focus: 0.100 seconds
Shutter Lag, Prefocus:  
Cycle Time Uncompressed Format: 0.600 seconds
Cycle Time Max Res: 0.600 seconds
Cycle Time Min Res: 0.600 seconds
Buffer Frames, Max Res:  
Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec): 1.670
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):  
Movie Sec @ Max Res:  
Movie Sec @ Min Res:  
Download speed, KB/second: 375.00
Power
Battery Form Factor: AA 
Usable Battery Types: AA (4) batteries (NiMH reccommended) & (2)CR123A l 
Batteries Included: No 
Battery Charger Included: No 
More Information
Notes & Features: For Notes: Camera includes AC power adapter, but not battery charger. Uses Nikon F-Mount lenses. (Camera body is based on Nikon N60) SLR means LCD doesn't work as viewfinder. 
Review URL: Review
Test Shots URL: Test Shots
Photo Gallery URL:  
Device Forum URL: Forum
Manufacturer URL: Mfr. Website

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