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Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Price (MSRP): $2,799.00
Megapixel: 12.3
TYPE: Digital SLR
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The S3 Pro balances image quality, camera features, performance, and price. Its body is built by Nikon to Fujifilm specs and includes a stainless steel chassis with magnesium-alloy body panels for protection. A mix of other features, taken from both the Nikon N80 and the venerable F100, include a fast, selectable 5-zone AF system; 3D Matrix metering; and compatibility with a wide range of Nikon F-mount lenses, including the DX series. It also has a vertical shutter release, dual-media slots for CF and xD-Picture cards, a pop-up flash, and both FireWire and USB 2.0 connections. It's compatible with Nikon's D-TTL flash system, but not the newer i-TTL units. Fujifilm's unique 12.3MP Super CCD SR II sensor uses 6.17 million S pixels and 6.17 million smaller R pixels to achieve increased dynamic range, more accurate colors (especially skin tones), and low noise. We found the level of detail captured in the 12MP mode to be similar to that of a 7MP camera. If you're looking for a tougher or faster-shooting pro SLR, there are better choices, but wedding, portrait, and landscape photographers will find the image quality from the S3 Pro hard to beat.
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| Slowest Shutter Speed |
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30 |
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| Fastest Shutter Speed |
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4000 |
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| Built-In Flash |
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Yes |
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| Continuous Shooting |
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2.5 images/sec |
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| Flash Sync Speed |
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1/180 |
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| AF Points |
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5 |
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| Metering Zones |
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10 |
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| Lens Mount |
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Nikon AF (digital only) |
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| Screen Size |
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2 in |
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| Screen Resolution |
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235,000 |
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| Screen Type |
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LCD |
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| Maximum ISO |
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1600 |
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| Max Continuous JPG |
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12 |
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| Max Continuous RAW |
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7 |
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| Media Type |
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Compact Flash |
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| Battery |
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4 AA |
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| Battery Life |
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Approx. 400 shots |
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| Width |
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5.9 in |
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| Height |
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5.3 in |
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| Depth |
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3.2 in |
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| Weight |
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29.5 oz |
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| Release Date |
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December 2004 |
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User Reviews
Here's how our visitors have reviewed this camera.
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AVERAGE RATINGS |
Overall quality |
9
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Ease of use |
10
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Fit and finish |
10
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Click-to-click speed |
7
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Display quality |
10
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Flash quality |
8
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Image quality |
9
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Overall value |
9
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