Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro

Although it was unveiled in early February 2004, it took just over 11 months for Fujifilm's FinePix S3 Pro to reach dealers' shelves. The new model, which is targeted at professional photographers and high-end enthusiasts, is based on the Nikon F80 but, rather than using an existing Nikon body, it has a single-piece polycarbonate shell that has been customised for digital photography. It's slightly wider and taller than its predecessor, but also marginally slimmer, with more rounded contours.

First Look posted 01/18/2005 Full review posted 02/23/2005 Click to take a QuickTime tour of the S3 Pro The FinePix S3 Pro features a 12.34 million effective pixels Fujifilm Super CCD SR II image sensor designed specifically for professional photography. It creates a wider dynamic range to

The S3 Pro was first announced on 5th February 2004, in the run up to the PMA show in Las Vegas. At that time the announcement was strictly the 'development of' type with very brief specifications and an expected completion date of 'second half of 2004'. Eight month later we've got our hands on a pre-production camera which is fully operational (although not final firmware). The camera looks and feels a 'level above' the S2 Pro, the new camera has a more rounded appearance with chunkier hand grips and more use of rubber around the hand grip and on the rear. In addition the S3 Pro now has a vertical had grip and shutter release button for easy portrait shooting.

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Fujifilm FinePix Pro

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Fuji's S3 Pro marries Nikon know-how with Fuji sensor technology

Detailed review of Fuji FinePix S3 Pro, with actual sample images, and a detailed data sheet.

The S3 Pro was first announced on 5th February 2004, in the run up to the PMA show in Las Vegas. At that time the announcement was strictly the 'development of' type with very brief specifications and an expected completion date of 'second half of 2004'. Eight month later we've got our hands on a pre-production camera which is fully operational (although not final firmware). The camera looks and feels a 'level above' the S2 Pro, the new camera has a more rounded appearance with chunkier hand grips and more use of rubber around the hand grip and on the rear. In addition the S3 Pro now has a vertical had grip and shutter release button for easy portrait shooting.

Produces top-notch photos and will appeal to photographers with a stash of Nikon lenses.

Built like the proverbial tank, but with a touch of silk

Fujifilm FinePix Pro

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