Fujifilm S2 Pro Digital camera

rating: 3.00

The FinePix S2 Pro digital SLR builds upon its predecessor's reputation for outstanding picture color and detail while giving professional photographers even greater control over the taking, editing, storing and transferring of high-resolution images, both in the studio and on location.

CompactFlash, SmartMedia, English, 1y warranty
The FinePix S2 Pro digital SLR builds upon its predecessor's reputation for outstanding picture color and detail while giving professional photographers even greater control over the taking, editing, storing and transferring of high-resolution images, both in the studio and on location. The FinePix S2 Pro boasts the newly developed 3rd generation of Fujifilm's Super CCD sensor. The sensor, which has 6.17 million effective pixels, is capable of producing 12.1 million (4, 256 x 2, 848) recorded pixels for pictures with stunning color and detail that are designed to please even the most demanding professional photographer. The FinePix S2 Pro also features a CCD Raw mode, which delivers the image before it has been processed by the camera's internal algorithmic settings, thereby liberating professional photographers to experiment with their photographs.

Product Type Digital camera - SLR
Width 5.6 in
Depth 3.1 in
Height 5.2 in
Weight 1.8 lbs
Enclosure Color Black
Localization English
Main Features
Resolution 6.2 Megapixel / 12.1 Megapixel (interpolated)
Color Support Color
Optical Sensor Type CCD
Total Pixels 6,490,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution 6,170,000 pixels
Interpolated Image Resolution 12,121,088 pixels
Optical Sensor Size 15.5 x 23.0mm
Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 160, ISO 1600
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 30 sec
X-sync Speed 1/125 sec
Exposure Metering 3D matrix, center-weighted, spot
Exposure Modes Program, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Exposure Range EV 0-21 ( ISO 100 )
Exposure Compensation ?3 EV range, in 1/2 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/2 EV step
Exposure Metering Zones 10
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets Fine, incandescent, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (daylight), fluorescent light (warm white)
Status LCD Display Illumination Yes
Status LCD Display Information Shutter speed, aperture, red-eye reduction, self-timer mode, photo quality, photos remaining, memory card status, date / time, white balance indicators, exposure compensation, battery condition, program, flash mode
Still Image Format JPEG, TIFF, RAW
Continuous Shooting Speed 2 frames per second
Remote Control Optional
Memory / Storage
Supported Flash Memory CompactFlash, SmartMedia
Image Storage TIFF 4256 x 2848 : 1 - with 64MB card RAW 4256 x 2848 : 4 - with 64MB card Fine JPEG 4256 x 2848 : 13 - with 64MB card Normal JPEG 4256 x 2848 : 28 - with 64MB card TIFF 3024 x 2016 : 3 - with 64MB card Fine JPEG 3024 x 2016 : 26 - with 64MB card Normal JPEG 3024 x 2016 : 55 - with 64MB card TIFF 2304 x 1536 : 6 - with 64MB card Fine JPEG 2304 x 1536 : 45 - with 64MB card Normal JPEG 2304 x 1536 : 94 - with 64MB card TIFF 1440 x 960 : 15 - with 64MB card Fine JPEG 1440 x 960 : 92 - with 64MB card Normal JPEG 1440 x 960 : 180 - with 64MB card
Camera Flash
Camera Flash Pop-up flash
Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 12
Flash Modes Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red Eye Reduction Yes
Features AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation
Lens System
Auto Focus TTL phase detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) 5
Lens System Mounting Nikon F
Additional Features
Self Timer Yes
Self Timer Delay 10 sec, 2 sec, 5 sec, 20 sec
Flash Terminal Hot shoe, PC terminal
Additional Features Audio recording, RGB primary color filter, auto power save, date/time stamp, DPOF support, display brightness control, AE/FE lock, depth-of-field preview button
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type Optical - fixed eye-level pentaprism
Field Coverage 93 x 95%
Dioptric Correction Range -1.8 to +0.8
Viewfinder Frames Autofocus frame
LCD Display Information Shutter speed, exposure compensation, AE lock, flash charge completion, aperture, frame counter
Display
Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 1.8" - color
Display Form Factor Built-in
Display Format 117,600 pixels
Microphone
Type Microphone - built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Mono
Connections
Connector Type 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) 1 x USB 1 x composite video output 1 x DC power input
Expansion Slot(s) 1 x CompactFlash Card - type I/II 1 x SmartMedia Card
Software
Software Drivers & Utilities, Adobe Photoshop Elements
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories Eyepiece cover, shoulder strap
Cables Included 1 x video cable 1 x USB cable 1 x IEEE 1394 cable
Power
Power Device Power adapter - external
Battery
Supported Battery AA
Supported Battery Details 4 x AA alkaline battery ( included )
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support 1 year warranty
Service & Support Details Limited warranty - parts and labor - 1 year
Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature 32 ?F
Max Operating Temperature 104 ?F

Fujifilm S2 Pro Digital camera user reviews

"Fujifilm S2 Pro Digital camera feel is great. I get up to 35MB files with excellent color and resolution. Love the post view setting. Shooting in low light situations with flash, gives great fill and wonderful colors.
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--- anonymous rated: 3

"I find Fujifilm S2 Pro Digital camera to be very functional. It's very easy to use. For someone that is familiar with digital cameras you can pretty much figure out most of the functions on the camera without even picking up the manual. Except for not having a rubberized grip, I like the way the camera feels in my hand. I find the image quality to be excellent. It would have been nice to see a portrait shutter release. Also the dual power supply leaves little to be desired. There is a way around that though. A Nikon MB-16 can be modified so the S2 uses 8 AA batteries instead of 4 AA's + 2 CR123A batteries. I made this conversion and it works really well. I have read that the new S3 will be refitted to use just 4 AA's to run the whole camera. I think this will be insufficient for battery life. Another good point is the built in flash. Although it is not that powerful, it is good for some fill flash outdoors. It's also good for triggering other strobes so you can work without cords. One more point to make is the fact that you don't get any metering when using non-cpu lenses. Although you can still make exposures using these lenses, you have to guess your exposure.

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--- dsuper1 rated: 3

"Pros:Fujifilm S2 Pro Digital camera is easy operating controls

Cons: it has been in for repairs twice in 2.5 years

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--- twinzz1 rated: 3

"I have just found out that my S2 PRO has a yellow cast to most all images, i did a few tests on white balance vs my S3, the results were clearly that S2 neutral white balance has an overall yellow cast to it. So i use custom1 white balance for outdoor shots, by shooting a white piece of paper in the sun, that came out alot better and more neutral, truer colors. Also i use custom2 white balance for indoor in tungsten or neon light by shooting that same white piece of paper in any room lighting condition where you're ready to shoot a project without using flash.
I measured the neutral density in fotoshop cs3, clearly yellow channel density was too high on S2 neutral.
On the otherhand, S3 Auto white balance is dead on neutral. GREAT!.
On both S2&S3 i set color and tone at ORG settings, max sharpness, extend dynamic range , and 12mp. the results are awesome. I dont care for the STANDARD settings, it just boost colors cast to images..
I cant wait to buy S5, right now the price is still too high.
I've wrote a few reviews regarding image quality of Fujis vs Canon and Nikon. To make it short, i've sold all my Canon and Nikon gears, and stay with Fujifilm S series and Sonys, watch out for all new Sony DSLRs coming out soon.
Be Kool!
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--- kool100vr4 rated: 3

"First, let me mention the quarter century as a pro photographer with funding by an uncle with very deep pockets. I have had and can have virtually any imaging device or accessory required to fulfill my clients wants or needs. The Fuji S2 Pro series have always been best in their class when measured on overall performance and long-term value. For the S2, just look at the closing prices on ebay vs. the Nikon and Canon counterparts (look at an average of several as there are always exceptions). You will see that these 5 year old beauties regularly pull down 25 to 40% more than the competition from the same era. Please don't compare them to the new cameras as even you won't compare with the new generation human when they are your age. The CCD gripe affected a certain range of cameras that had chips contracted to Sony. Fuji and Olympus have offered free replacement of the affected CCD's. Google for all of the re-called cameras from this era such as various Sony and Olympus models (C-5050 comes to mind). And speaking of which, with all of the flaming laptop battery recalls (Sony, Apple, Dell, Compaq, etc.) that are Sony contract faults, it's amazing anyone does business with Sony for contracting out anything.

Bottom line: I use this camera as my personal "daily shooter" and prefer it over all but the newest. It also comes down to reliability, most bang for the buck, and how much I want to lose in the field when "out of country". "

--- eyefoto rated: 3

$349.00@amazon

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