Today took the s5 pro out of some box in my attic to give it to my teenager nephew who took interest in photography. When fuji stopped producing dslrs, i litterally didn't buy a new camera. Haven't done photography really. I was kinda disappointed, and couldn't find any satisfying replacement ever. Best camera ever!
As a portrait photographer, I've never seen better skin tones and colors than on the Fujifilm s5pro and the Nikon D700, despite their age and outdated technology. Additionally, I have a Nikon Z6ii and a Fuji XT-4 in my collection. Even though I love the new technology, the older S5pro and the D700 camera bodies have a special place in my heart.
After watching your video I purchased an S5 Pro. I was very lucky to find a near perfect example, boxed with all the original accessories for 100GBP (approx 125 USD). I set the camera to all your recommended settings and went out with it for the first time today. I am thrilled with the results, the colours are wonderful and film like which to an oldie like me is a good thing!! Thank you so much for recommending this camera.
I watched your crazy 20-Camera yearend review, and you convinced me to buy this one! 😮 I’m setting it up now per your suggestions. 😅 I’m pumped! Thanks for your work on this. You have an infectious enthusiasm plus a point of view plus just enough technical data-and the kicker is your hand gestures are entertaining without being distracting (I think you know what I mean, : those broad, repetitive, exhausting, vertigo-inducing histrionics so popular on YT these days). I’ll take this baby for a spin and check back with you later. Blessings to you and your family!
I have been watching your videos and I bought this camera for about a year now and I still use it. I own a fuji XT3 but I wanted to use the OG fuji that has the film simulation and the infamous super CCD sensor. I've been obsessed with the color that it renders on a CCD sensor. Reminiscent of film and it has that punch and soul on the photos. I own the Nikon D200 as well which is technically the same body so using the S5 pro isn't much of a change at all. Fuji sensor on a Nikon body. I am a happy kid. I wouldn't want to let go of it. It's fun using it and I'll keep it til it breaks. Thanks for this review. :)
Had the S5 for a few years, in all honesty, I preferred and still do the Nikon D200 to it. its sensor, also CCD, and the Olympus E400 still gives me the biggest smile.
Very cool review. I didn't realize that Fuji had such a long history of working to maximize dynamic range. I learn something new every time I see one of your videos!
I've somewhat recently started dipping my feet into photography, and I bought this camera about 2 weeks ago, as my first DSLR. Maybe it's not the best value proposition in the used camera market, but I really wanted this one in particular. My experience with it has been pretty much completely painless, despite being fairly inexperienced with photography. The dynamic range and highlight retrieval are a great safety net in case of overexposure, since I am almost guaranteed to be able to recover the image in RAW. That's especially helpful, since my camera seems to not have the same underexposing tendencies. It seems more prone to overexpose, especially in lower light, but it will do either one every now and then. Speaking of RAW processing, I can vouch for SilkyPix in particular as far as the S5 Pro is concerned (and from what I've seen/heard, the S3 Pro too). It properly interpolates the file to 12MP, it takes advantage of the entire dynamic range, and it even attempts to pull extra detail data (as in resolution, and not just highlights) from the small pixels. It's fairly gimmicky and barely has an effect, but if anything it at least shows some attention to detail when it comes to understanding and interpreting Super CCD output files. One last thing, I've been using a 32 GB SanDisk CF card in mine and it's fully compatible with it, it detects it properly and uses the whole capacity. All in all, I think it's a great camera, and it hasn't really let me down so far even when I tried to push it to its limits. Which may or may not include attempting low light and night shots with a somewhat inadequate lens because it's the only one I have, specially the Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD.
Every time you upload I immediately check eBay in the HOPES of finding a copy of what you’re shooting. This time however, I was shocked to find how expensive those cameras still are! Loving every upload! Also fantastic choice on the camera to shoot your videos with! Really really love the footage!
I was shocked at the prices as well. Definitely the biggest con on my list. DM me if you want to give the camera a try; happy to send it to you to test out!
I just grabbed an S5 Pro for $150 from a used camera store on eBay. Next cheapest one $400 I think. Another one went for $187 in an auction yesterday. Just have to be patient, get in auctions and if you see one under $200, buy it immediately.
I love your channel. It’s so therapeutic like ASMR or mukbang videos are for other people. I just followed your instagram. I’ve shot just about every brand and format (digital and film). My favorites were the Fuji S2 and most of all the Olympus cameras.
Thank you Ali! By chance I picked one up today at a camera stall from an old pro who was clearing out his gear. Googled it and... bing! straight to your channel. I'm looking forward to throwing into the mix with D700, Df et al. I'll start straight off with your recipes but this is looking like fun. I appreciate your perspective and the quality of your reviews. The high quality of your content is so restorative of one's faith in RUclips reviews where it's easy to get jaded wading through less-than-good stuff. All strength to your arm.
Oh that is incredible David! I can't wait to hear what you think of it. I am so glad you stumbled on the channel and appreciate all your awesome comments and DMs. I was able to look you up on IG and your work is just spectacular!
@@OneMonthTwoCameras Thanks Ali! I think it's a good camera and it was easy to adjust to it because of my familiarity with the D700. Lovely ergonomics and build but the D700 is better IMHO. I'm afraid I don't get on with the sensor. I remember switching to the D700 in 2008 and full frame was a game-changer. My favourite sensors are in order D4(Df) D3(D700) and Fuji Xtrans 16MP. Really though, for me it's about how the sensors and lenses play together and I am now set up with three AFD Nikkor primes and the Df. Those lenses have their faults but they also have a particular look that I'm after which goes hand-in hand with how the sensors render - taking me back to shooting transparency in the 90s. I don't have any CCD love but I do remember getting my first 16MP sensors and thinking that was the sweet spot. I would love to try theZf but there are none available in Aus; the Nikon rep said he might be able to lend me one in the new year (!!) I think the Zf with Ai/Ais glass is the review I want to see, because for me it's better just to use AFDs on the Df unless it's a 50mm f2 for landscapes. If there's any way I can help with Df thoughts I'd love to; as mentioned your Zf review is by far the best I've seen. Best wishes!
Thanks for all the shooting tips and settings. I just became your new fan and subscriber. I was inspired to buy the S5 Pro from your video. Managed to get one on Ebay with a 15-35mm tokina zoom for just £290/US$400. Can't wait for it's arrival in 2 weeks time.
Was a wedding photographer for 30 ys. Had 2 of these Fuji S5 Pros for 10 yrs doing weddings......and i only shot JPEG no Raw back up, cameras never let me down. Looking back through my work,90% of my best portrait work were from these cameras, Amazing colour. skin tones and dynamic range. File size takes a back seat to image quality.Never had a problem printing 16 x20 for clients with this camera. Missing the quality of the colour files ,looking to re purchase another , my search brought me here . i used a white balance setting that many S5PRO users use to put in camera, was to take white balance reading of a 18% Grey card outside on a cloudy overcast day and save that in your cameara in one of the pre set balance options. Am realising that the new digital cameras do not have the same quality as compared to the first generation of cameras , particularly ones with CCD sensors, all the new cameras can offer is big resolution files with no character and lots of bells and whistles. Stll have and shoot the Nikon D700, D3s and D3X.
This was a very interesting and insightful comment. If you would explain more I am all ears and am very interested in hearing more about the differences between the new cmos sensor mega megapixel cameras and the smaller CCD megapixel sensor.
Interesting. I selected this video to learn more about the metering system. My wife got this camera when it came out in 2007 and it sat on the shelf for years after she got tired of doing weddings. I picked it up a few years ago to use and learn from. I have noticed that in the harsh sun light the metering system goes crazy and it does not seem to be accurate. Shooting in manual mode I will have to under expose, according to the meter, to get the shot correct. All in all, I love this camera and you have said it beautifully. Thanks for the info!
I've owned an s5 pro since 2007. Still works perfectly and Im currently using it on a negative supply copy stand setup to digitize old 120 negs. A shame they abandoned the super CCD. The colors and jpegs are amazing.
Glad I saw your comment on Matt's Notes. Really happy to see this new wave of creators dedicated to older cameras, which, looking at how the market is going, I feel this space will boom with blessings from the OG godfather, Mattias Burling.;)
Oh I love that that is how you found this channel! This community of old camera lovers is truly the best thing I've come across. It take a certain personality type, one that values character and aesthetic rather than technology and IQ; someone who doesn't get swept up in the latest and greatest. Mattias was way ahead of his time :)
I used to use 2 x S5 Pros for weddings from when they came out and they lasted me right up until the X-T1 came out in 2014. Still shooting Fuji today and I always shoot RAW+Jpg. A couple of years ago I went through a full wedding editing the RAWs in Lightroom and then by chance looked at the jpegs. I had just spent many hours editing the RAWs to look like the jpegs straight out of the cameras! I now, like you shoot, still shoot RAW+Jpg, but now the RAWs are the backup just in case I don't like the jpegs. Saves LOADS of time in my workflow. Oh, and of course, the dynamic range is even better than the S5 Pro. I've just picked up an S5 Pro and it's crazy to find out that I had forgotten more about the menu system, etc than I remembered. Still, it's coming back gradually and I'll be comparing it with my X series Fujis, which are of course far more compact and easier on the back and shoulders!
Loved your video. I just brought my S5 back to life a week ago and have been getting used to it. I’ve shot Nikon since 1979 - FM. My first DSLR was a Fuji S1, which I have also brought back to life. Dynamic range has always beat my Nikon’s hands down, and the color is remarkable and distinctive. I agree with your comment about dark images in any program mode. I shot in S2 mode and had greens and blues popping as I shot along the California coast. Next stop Kauai, but need to settle on my favored lens. I’m leaning strongly to either my Tokina 12-24 F4 or my Nikon 28-70 2.8 with a Tiffin Black Pro Mist Filter. Thanks for the nice review. You are just scratching the surface as the Fuji has the Nikon Creative Lighting capability built into it. Thanks for the suggestion of using the S5 to copy slides. I’m thinking Standard mode to keep it simple. BTW the camera manual PDF is available online for fee. Aloha!
love your content put please more video and photo samples more than just podcasting cameras that's what makes the photography community more engaged , more visual effect attracts audience thank you
I remember when I first saw results from an S5 Pro. I was at a photography meetup looking at results from a balloon launch event. Wow. These were amazing with the whites on wedding dresses and were highly sought after for wedding photography. I’d still like to own one some day.
a surviving and functioning sample of sigma 17-50 is one of the rarest thing in photography... that thing usually can break itself down brand new in 1 month
I bought a Fuji S3Pro new back in 2005 when they first came out. Back then it retailed for a little over $2000.00 US. It still takes beautiful images but the rear viewing screen quit working years ago, so using it is (kind of) like shooting film. I just bought another one off of Ebay with a 28mm Nikon lens for $165, works perfectly! I'd love to pick up an S-5 if I could find one for a decent price. I've always been happy with the colors of the Fuji right out of the camera. Great video! :)
I used the S5 as a portrait photographer and had no problems printing 16”x12 “ prints and occasionally 20”x16” . I dusted off the cobwebs and did some portraits of my granddaughter and they turned out really good , skin tones are lovely. You are spot on with your review rear screen is awful ,turn off any noise reduction and add plus 2 sharpness and jpegs are superb . I use a. Fuji xt1 and xe2 which are great but the S5 pro is still a superb camera don’t be put off with the mega pixel count some off my best ever images came from this camera
Finally managed to pick one at a great deal on well-known auction site. Very excited about the JPEGs from this one and trying out your presets for the various Film simulations. Thanks Alexis!
Wonderful review! That Sigma 17-50 is still an amazing value for money 2.8 lens for crop DSLRs even new. I still have my Canon mount one which I use for video work on my Fuji's. I for one am yet to try a CCD sensor but I've heard a lot of praise for it. While I can't afford the halo'd Epson R-D1, I do intend to try a CCD one sometime. Really nice to see that Fuji had the idea for film sims way back when RUclips had barely started.
As you can probably tell, I have an incredible soft spot and predilection for CCD sensors. One of the best and most affordable options I think is the Olympus E300. I made my first review about it and given it was my first, it is sorely lacking for how I'd like to review cameras but they can be found incredibly cheaply ($50 US with a lens) and produce some of my all-time favorite colors. I'd love to shoot the RD1 someday but I don't plan to purchase one so we'll see if the opportunity ever arises. Seems like an extraordinary experience though. Such a unique and beautiful body.
It definitely takes practice to learn this camera- especially understanding the metering and the DR settings/output. It's all about Raw, and there is a massive amount of raw file latitude, more than any digital camera I've used to date. The metering is definitely finnicky, not like Nikon's matrix metering which is almost perfect. Nice video, glad to see someone give the S5 attention.
I know, I'm late to the party :) - But this video made me look in the display cabinet with vintage stuff. And yay! I still got my old Nikon D200 - my first DSLR, bought around 2008. It turns out, that it sports a 10Mpix CCD sensor, that produces lovely raw files. I am having a blast shooting with this old camera with some old manual focus Nikkor lenses, that I bought with an analog Nikon SLR. Fun times :) And PS: They go for cheap. So even though the sensor in the D200 doesn't stack up to the Fujifilm one, it does provide quite a lot bang for your bucks.
I was feeling nostalgic for my old nikon glass(I started with a D40 back in the day, it was stolen but only with the kit lens attached) so I started looking for any old nikon at a local auction site, and to my surprise one of these in fantastic condition(only 3500 shots) showed up, for only $200, still a lot for a 2007 camera but way less than these usually go for, so I went for it and I've been shooting with it for a day now and I'm really happy with it! The auto exposure is def a bit wonky tho, but the pics I took in less contrasty scenes turned out great. Tomorrow I'm gonna shoot it all manual and see how I do
I've had an S5 Pro that I haven't used for years. I've got the batteries on charge, and am going to shoot with it again. Can't get over how heavy it is compared to the XH-1 I usually shoot with!
This is so interesting. I use modern Fuji cameras and sometimes I forget that Fuji made DSLRs. Didn’t know they were so focused on film simulations back then either. I wonder how this camera compares to a Nikon D200 or even D300. Either way, great video! Can’t wait to see more reviews of cameras I know so little about! :)
Had 2 of these, sold both and regret it. I should get another one again. Great colors with excellent skin tones, best Ive seen. It's an iconic camera in the portrait/wedding photographer crowd for good reason!
Sooooooo…. Just bought one 😂😂 yes it’s 2024 but you know… CCD right. Can’t wait to try it and also try some old and new positive film digitization as described by Street Silouhette (I actually read that piece a few years ago and it cought my eye already back then). So anyway, thanks for the great review, I really really like your channel, your whole approach, your tone… It’s very very good. I also love how many tips and pointers you give towards other videos, article, blogs etc, it saves a lot of research time ! Thanks again ;)
I found my S5Pro for $50 because the metal arm that engages the aperture lever of the lens was bent. Fixed in 2 min with a pair of pliers and has been going strong ever since. As a portrait camera it's damn near unrivalled. Of course I can't use it for paid work anymore but as a fun camera it's still wonderful.
I have a little bit of trouble seeing the value in this camera honestly. If you take into account that it's based off the Nikon D200, and that those two camera are identical when it comes to autofocus, ergonomics and all of that, well the only difference is the sensor. In the S5 Pro, the sensor is really good, but as you said in your video, there is some metering issues The D200 on the other hand has a really nice 10MP CCD sensor, though with a smaller dynamic range as the S5 Pro (that was kind of the selling point of that camera) is still very good considering it's a camera from almost 20 years ago But the biggest thing for me is that the D200 sold en masse at the time, while the S5 Pro kinda flopped. Meaning you have two very similar cameras at two very different pricepoints. I can grab ad D200 in decent shape for like 75/100€ while for a S5 Pro I'd have to spend at the very least double that amount. For the Price of an S5 Pro, I could get a D700 which I would consider to be the better camera, no question about it (better colors in my opinion, reliable AF and metering, better DR and resolution. I haven't been avle to reproduce the output that the D700 does with any modern camera) So even though I'm a Fujifilm shooter and it's kind of a nice camera to own as it is their last DSLR, and it's a little quirky and special, I really fail to see the value of the S5 if we compare to equally good cameras of the time (like the aforementionned D200 and D700)
This camera is magic in the way it renders Photos. Skin tone, High Dynamic Range. Portraits. I snagged one for a good price £260 looks like new its amazing only 18200 shutters :)
I bought mine about 9 days ago and added a Tokina lens I bought some time ago for $100 Canadian including a Nikon F90 body. I love the images I have obtained over Christmas.
Now I really don't feel like I'm crazy b/c I shoot jpegs out of my D200 99% of the time. Which I can't say for the D300, D3s I used to use. Pretty spot on review.
Having had a D200 before. It would be interesting to see how it compared in person. I got a glimpse of some of your cameras through the random generator. It's nice how a lot of them are affordable. Is your collection set or are you selling and adding cameras.
I am always buying and selling; it’s a problem :P I just loves cameras more than just about any other object. They’re what I’d grab after my children if my house was burning.
I love your photos from this camera! I had no idea cameras were that good in 2007. My first digi was Nikon D40 in 2008. I hope you get to review that one day.
This is refreshing. I've had more of these cameras you review and shot most of them and still own some. I have the s3 pro And is a wonderful camera for portraits and nature. I don't use it for streets. A bit clunky for my style but I looooove the form factor of the s3! I owned the 1D classic and the s3 pro is like a mix between that body shape and regular dslr shape. I must add the s5 has the feel of the d300 which I've used before but the image of the d700 (and better) which I've also owned before. I wish fuji can do an anniversary camera having the super ccd sensor in an xpro 1 body with a fixed 23mm f1.4 ii lens and an xt1 viewfinder.
Just ordered one off eBay with the Nikkor 35-70 f2.8D for €270. I have a D700 that matches the S5 well. I blame you for my growing collection (Lumix LX3, E-PL1 and S5 were bought on you recommendations:). I also have a GH4 for video and a Ricoh GRDi for street photography. I am going to stop after I secure a Fuji F31FD next 😅
@@gullintanni I do have an x10! It an excellent camera. My main gripe is that the viewfinder is not very effective as it isn’t relational to the lens but it is excellent overall with great colors and a sharp flexible zoom lens.
@@OneMonthTwoCameras Of course you do lol 😅 Did not see it in the "I'll only keep 2" video. Guess you bought it later. I have read about the parallax issue but it looks like a sweet bicycle travel cam and for long hikes. I enjoy both these activities and I like smaller cameras for this. It helps that it is built like a tank as I have fallen off my bike a few times with the LX3 in my coat pocket. I was lucky that it did not break last time 😅
Oh my, it's a stunning camera. I will never sell mine. What I will say is that using Nikon primes is the way to go. Or use the hammer the 17-55..the S5 simply adores it. It's magical, and in so many ways it's better than my XT4. Oh, and get the battery grip. It improves balance and the portrait button is ace.
I love this camera. I had previously the S2 and S3 and the colors are fabulous. And to be honest I love your concept of the channel. I found your channel as a suggestion yesterday and I really like the lottery selection of your cameras. It is a challenge and at the same time a joy. Great job.
I still have the S2 as that was my first DSLR, and then came the S3 in which Both Models Can Do RAW, and then I got the S5, and Still use my Nikkor Manual Focus Lenses in which that I still shoot in Full Manual, and in RAW, as for the AF Nikkors that I have well the Sky's the Limit, Shooting in M, Aperture, Shutter, and Program. Really love these models, and I love the metering, the Nikon 3D Metering Matrix Patent I love it. And Why would you want to Shoot Fast at High Speed Drive, What are you shooting a Caterpillar on ROIDS??? No, if you want a fast shooting get a Nikon F5 or D850, or Splurge your checking account and get a Z9, For me I love the models that I have, and I am more comfortable in what I like to shoot, and like you said it is your personal taste.. And that I can used AA batteries, and have the grip for it, and last Dump the Sigma Lenses, not my favorite brand to use. I use to work at a camera store, and more of these lenses were coming back to Rentals that them they are coming back BROKEN. Not a Durable lens than my Old Nikkors. Art Lenses from Sigma please explained in what doe an Art Lens can do that I have been using my 40-50 year Nikkors could do?
I WAS a LOYAL Fujifilm Fan boy since the Fujifilm Finepix F31fd and owed the S2 S3 and the S5 pro then x100 but gave up on fujifilm with the slow af and regrettably went to Canon 70D but still missing the Fujicolor!
@@larryzapata2614 wow I remember Ritz! I haven't done a review as I don't have the camera anymore and it is just hard to come by at a reasonable price but I tried to get close by buying the next model after, the Fuji F50 FD. It's said to have been a bit of a backwards step but I'm excited to review it none the less.
I have 3 S5 pro, I love them, and the metering are all different. The first one meters the best and that led me to buy a second backup body. That one like you said always under exposed the images and the compensation dial never work to my satisfaction. I waited a year to get the third one and that slightly over exposes the images. However the 2nd one i feel has better tonality in the raw files.
300$ , i got G1X Canon for 30$ , without battery and charger , but i had a battery and i charge it over Laboratory power supply until i get it . Im good with tech , someone dropped it the control wheel on the back was stuck and pushed in , i disassembled it , fixed the body , fixed the wheel . And there you go , i now have G1X :)
Love all your videos and have now quite a collection of CCD cameras esp with the Kodak ccd sensor. I do have the D200 and love the jpgs out of camera from that. Is there a large difference between the two? I mean the S5 pro and D200..
hi! Would you know if it is possible to assign physical button/dial to photo bank please? I would like to cycle between black/white and F1b and F2 without having to go into the menus. Thank you!
Love your reviews. Your photos with the Fuji S5 Pro seemed to have a similar look to those you took with the Oly Evolt E-300. Do you think that that is about the CCD sensors? I use my Oly E-1 to get that gorgeous right out of the camera look. I know what you mean about the Fuji sensor. I believe that eventually became their EXR sensors. I have a tiny Fujifilm Finepix F80EXR with this sensor. While I don't particularly like this camera as it was poorly thought out, the EXR sensor part works well to expand dynamic range. As I understand it the camera's sensor is really two twin sensors joined at the hip. One of them maximizes the blacks the other the whites and then automatically integrates them. Out comes a HDR photo without fooling with the tone curve or having to take multiple photos with the blurs that come with the fact that very few scenes stay exactly the same from shot to shot. What you pay for this is only half the resolution of the two "twins" combined.
Hi Robert! I would say there is definitely something in the CCD sensor that lends itself to this look which is the main reason I started seeking out these older cameras. I think you can probably get there with modern CMOS sensors but not as easily and not without extensive post work. The way things naturally come out of camera on these old CCD bodies is just absolutely wonderful and to me, you have the king of all the CCD cameras which is the Oly E1. I haven't reviewed it yet since I haven't drawn it from my box of cameras but I can't wait until it comes up because it is one of my favorite cameras of all time. I'm eager to learn more about the Fuji EXR capabilities and actually just bought a Fuji X10 for that very reason. Excited for when I draw and review that camera as well.
Talking about fujifilm cameras - if you own any of the X series cameras like X70, x100, X-T.... They all underexpose. They metering is always like one to two stops below the expected. That's why you shoot manually for ever on Fuji cameras :)
@@OneMonthTwoCamerasI got it finally. Any other tips. Definitely under exposes in aperture and program by like 2 stops in wide shots. On close up. Not as much I. Good light. Using it with nikkor 35mn and nikkor 55mm macro.
Salve. Fujifilm Finepix S5 Pro is the very first dslr that i buy it new in 2008. And the only one! I have it and i use it even now, despite the fact that the back screen is almost dead. Aniway, is also almost useless. I like to shoot "in blind". 😁 I had the opportunity in 2008 when i buy this amazing camera, to grab instead a very new Nikon D300. But i was fascinated by the philosophy of this camera and the ideea that i shouldn't bother about loosing details in light (400% DR) was very attractive. Even now, i shoot like on film days because i dont push that button if it isn't worth it and the second reason is... i am in difficulty to choose from 1000 files instead 100. Despite the fact that i shoot even sport photography (so S mode), the majority of my pictures are maded in Aperture mode, because i like to control the DoF. Even today, is very hard to find it because is a very good studio camera.You have the best 6 mp on the Earth and very good (interpolated) 12! Who have one of thease they dont sell it.
I still have the S2 as that was my first DSLR, and then came the S3 in which Both Models Can Do RAW, and then I got the S5, and Still use my Nikkor Manual Focus Lenses in which that I still shoot in Full Manual, and in RAW, as for the AF Nikkors that I have well the Sky's the Limit, Shooting in M, Aperture, Shutter, and Program. Really love these models, and I love the metering, the Nikon 3D Metering Matrix Patent I love it. And Why would you want to Shoot Fast at High Speed Drive, What are you shooting a Caterpillar on ROIDS??? No, if you want a fast shooting get a Nikon F5 or D850, or Splurge your checking account and get a Z9, For me I love the models that I have, and I am more comfortable in what I like to shoot, and like you said it is your personal taste.. And that I can used AA batteries, and have the grip for it, and last Dump the Sigma Lenses, not my favorite brand to use. I use to work at a camera store, and more of these lenses were coming back to Rentals that them they are coming back BROKEN. Not a Durable lens than my Old Nikkors. Art Lenses from Sigma please explained in what doe an Art Lens can do that I have been using my 40-50 year Nikkors could do? I also got the XPro1, and XE1, and also using my Nikkor lenses, and it is like shooting film again with the film simulations as I also use it on Manual Mode so I have Full Control on my exposure. ⛩📸✈
Ohhhh. I managed to get one in mint condition recently for a steal of a price. I have no F Mount lenses though so looking forward to testing it eventually. Any recommendations on a cheap but good lens
That's incredible Paul! Good for you! If you want versatility I highly recommend the lens I've been shooting with which equates to a 25.5-75mm equivalent zoom with a bright constant 2.8 aperture. Here's a used one for $194 - www.mpb.com/en-us/used-equipment/used-photo-and-video/used-lenses/used-nikon-fit-lenses/sigma-17-50mm-f-2-8-ex-dc-os-hsm-nikon-fit/sku-1336644/ If you want something even cheaper, there's the kit 18-55mm available used on Amazon for $90. I haven't used it myself but have read it is a solid performer. www.amazon.com/Nikon-18-55mm-3-5-5-6G-Vibration-Reduction/dp/B00HQ4W4PC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1493694327&sr=8-2&keywords=nikon+18-55mm&linkCode=ll1&tag=improvphotog-20&linkId=07a38236fcbbddb9bf827453f1f95478&language=en_US If you want to work with the discipline of a fast prime, I think a 50mm equivalent lens is always a solid way to start so this 35mm 1.8 is the way I would go. It can be had for $108 here: www.keh.com/shop/nikon-nikkor-35mm-f-1-8g-af-s-dx-wide-angle-lens.html?aid=209484-190221&Nikon&gclid=Cj0KCQiAq7COBhC2ARIsANsPATHbjzAXSggjzxzqItulEYNWHKesFl8AbX1PJH1hIiu8EyeIE7ELMvAaAl8qEALw_wcB
@@OneMonthTwoCameras wow thank you so much for such a detailed reply. I really appreciate it. I’ll likely go for the 35mm as I want to use it more for home portraits of my dog. I have a bit of a thing for old, cheap cameras and heard great things about the unusual sensor of the Fuji S5 Pro. One of my best buys was an almost new (under 200 shots) Olympus EP-1. Sold the 17mm 2.8 that came with it and it ended up costing about £40
@@paulanderson24 I love stories like that! Nothing feels as good as a camera bargain if you appreciate what so many people feel is an outdated piece of tech. Great choice on the 35mm. I love shooting a single focal length and that's a great one for home life. Enjoy!!
@@OneMonthTwoCameras Thank you. I had a DSLR years ago but found it too cumbersome for travels so I downsized to a Fuji x100f and never looked back. Now I just love the smaller bodies and that was a gateway to m43 system. And as you said in a previous video the 4:3 aspect ratio is great and I too find myself cropping to that. I also gave you a follow on Instagram earlier. You have some beautiful images there, very talented and making myself somewhat envious haha. How many more cameras do you have on your list to use?
@@paulanderson24 thank you 🙏🏻 I have more cameras than I should 😂 I was thinking I might do a quick New Years highlight reel of what’s to come in 2022 and preview the collection if I have time
Oh I am so happy you think so! I’m just shooting the flat profile (the em5iii sadly doesn’t have OM-log which I’d love to try). Then I just do the lightest of grades on top of that profile. It reminds me of working with Fuji’s Eterna profile back when I had the XT3.
Sorry to hijack your post but I agree. The quality is top notch. And on the a7c - much is made on Sonys great AF but I noticed the overall video quality of a fairly prolific photography channel seem much worse after he changed to Sony gear and turned out it was the a7c he was using to record the videos. Quite a bit if focus hunting and drifting.
@@paulanderson24 how interesting! I thought it was insanely good for AF but I didn’t enjoy the stills files in post. Never took the time to unlock it but not sad letting it go. Just love the EM5iii and all micro four thirds cameras.
This is so cool! Thanks for doing this. Did you keep the camera? Good lenses for this camera are pretty affordable now-- all those good Nikon AF-D lenses :) Happy to have come across your channel!
I bought this camera and the images are gorgeous. Imagewise it killed the D200 but it is slow. This camera is very slow. However we are not talking about a high speed monster. We are talking about image quality and the the white shades it can record.
Compared with, say, four-thirds SLRs, there is one nice advantage of Nikon F mount.... You (the general "you") can buy AI AF Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D, AI AF Nikkor 35mm f/2D, AI AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D, used, .... CHEAP and with those three lenses, I think you can use every single functionality of S5 Pro. You do not necessarily have to have, say, AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G unless you prefer the latest better optics/glass.
Anyone else have back focussing issues with this camera. I just got one with only 4400 shutter clicks off eBay and it sadly has backfocus issues. Heartbroken because the colors and density of the tones this camera produces especially when edited through HyperUtility is unmatched. Seems like there are multiple DPreview threads on this focus issue with the S5. Luckily I managed to get my seller to accept a return. Already on the hunt for another S5. I can't live without it
That's awesome Dennis! I don't have an external Nikon flash so unfortunately don't have many tips to give on this front but for the on camera flash I just went all auto :)
amazing review. so helpful in many ways. thanks for that ❤️ do you know what's the shutter life on those cameras? I have this eBay deal. 180$ for S5 pro with 24-120mm Nikon lens flash cards batteries and some extras, that has 139 000 images taken. could you please answer me is it worth it?
I'm glad you liked it! That sounds like a really good deal. If you're curious, I'd go for it and you can always sell if it doesn't suit you. They had a life of roughly 200K clicks but I've heard plenty last far more than that.
Why dont u open the shadows ??? Thats hiw u getting this look underexposing and not toiching the shadows so that any color pops die to all the dark blacks and black shadows
A camera for you to try is the Canon D30, not to be mistaken with a Canon 30D. The Canon D30 uses a whopping 3mp. It's one of those bodies that fits in that Nikon D700, D200, Epson R-D1, Fuji S5, Sigma SD, Leica M8, Samsung NX500, Lumix GX80 group of don't knock it until you try it.
Yes! I have one and the first time I tried it, I was shocked. Being in Ghana and shooting mostly black skin, the rendition was awesome! Colours were beautiful. I also enjoy the 10D
A very valid question. I do print these photos so it’s one less step plus I don’t really mind that the color output on digital is a bit flatter/less saturated. That said it’s worth calling out that nearly everyone would be better served with srgb so I’m going to adjust in the description.
The M8/M9 are sharper (no AA filter), smaller and lighter so they would be my preference even if the S5 has better jpegs. But I don’t mind shooting raw with the leicas and post processing.
Today took the s5 pro out of some box in my attic to give it to my teenager nephew who took interest in photography. When fuji stopped producing dslrs, i litterally didn't buy a new camera. Haven't done photography really. I was kinda disappointed, and couldn't find any satisfying replacement ever. Best camera ever!
Best uncle!
As a portrait photographer, I've never seen better skin tones and colors than on the Fujifilm s5pro and the Nikon D700, despite their age and outdated technology.
Additionally, I have a Nikon Z6ii and a Fuji XT-4 in my collection. Even though I love the new technology, the older S5pro and the D700 camera bodies have a special place in my heart.
Love the S5 and have always wanted to try the D700. I’ll be keeping my eye out for one.
@@OneMonthTwoCamerasTThe Nikon D700 cameras are much faster. Hope you find a good deal and a good body.
D700 D200 both excellent. Very strong CFA leading to great colours
recently purchased a couple a used d700 and totoally agreed.
@@OneMonthTwoCameras I have the D700 and just picked up the S5 Pro. Both are fantastic.
After watching your video I purchased an S5 Pro. I was very lucky to find a near perfect example, boxed with all the original accessories for 100GBP (approx 125 USD). I set the camera to all your recommended settings and went out with it for the first time today. I am thrilled with the results, the colours are wonderful and film like which to an oldie like me is a good thing!! Thank you so much for recommending this camera.
Oh I am thrilled to hear!!!
What a score!
It really shines in studio conditions. We used it in artschool and it really shines when you go into the film settings.
I watched your crazy 20-Camera yearend review, and you convinced me to buy this one! 😮 I’m setting it up now per your suggestions. 😅 I’m pumped! Thanks for your work on this. You have an infectious enthusiasm plus a point of view plus just enough technical data-and the kicker is your hand gestures are entertaining without being distracting (I think you know what I mean,
: those broad, repetitive, exhausting, vertigo-inducing histrionics so popular on YT these days). I’ll take this baby for a spin and check back with you later. Blessings to you and your family!
I have been watching your videos and I bought this camera for about a year now and I still use it. I own a fuji XT3 but I wanted to use the OG fuji that has the film simulation and the infamous super CCD sensor. I've been obsessed with the color that it renders on a CCD sensor. Reminiscent of film and it has that punch and soul on the photos. I own the Nikon D200 as well which is technically the same body so using the S5 pro isn't much of a change at all. Fuji sensor on a Nikon body. I am a happy kid. I wouldn't want to let go of it. It's fun using it and I'll keep it til it breaks. Thanks for this review. :)
Had the S5 for a few years, in all honesty, I preferred and still do the Nikon D200 to it. its sensor, also CCD, and the Olympus E400 still gives me the biggest smile.
Very cool review. I didn't realize that Fuji had such a long history of working to maximize dynamic range. I learn something new every time I see one of your videos!
Thanks for watching! Can't wait for your next post as well!
I just bought an S5 Pro today for a bargain here in SA 🇿🇦. Loved your video and you’re pretty awesome 🌷🎈
I've somewhat recently started dipping my feet into photography, and I bought this camera about 2 weeks ago, as my first DSLR. Maybe it's not the best value proposition in the used camera market, but I really wanted this one in particular.
My experience with it has been pretty much completely painless, despite being fairly inexperienced with photography. The dynamic range and highlight retrieval are a great safety net in case of overexposure, since I am almost guaranteed to be able to recover the image in RAW. That's especially helpful, since my camera seems to not have the same underexposing tendencies. It seems more prone to overexpose, especially in lower light, but it will do either one every now and then.
Speaking of RAW processing, I can vouch for SilkyPix in particular as far as the S5 Pro is concerned (and from what I've seen/heard, the S3 Pro too). It properly interpolates the file to 12MP, it takes advantage of the entire dynamic range, and it even attempts to pull extra detail data (as in resolution, and not just highlights) from the small pixels. It's fairly gimmicky and barely has an effect, but if anything it at least shows some attention to detail when it comes to understanding and interpreting Super CCD output files.
One last thing, I've been using a 32 GB SanDisk CF card in mine and it's fully compatible with it, it detects it properly and uses the whole capacity.
All in all, I think it's a great camera, and it hasn't really let me down so far even when I tried to push it to its limits. Which may or may not include attempting low light and night shots with a somewhat inadequate lens because it's the only one I have, specially the Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD.
Awesome. I have this camera stash in the garage somewhere. Will definitely take it out for a spin!
Lucky you!!! Let me know how it goes!
Fantastic Review! I agree with your comment about enjoying straight out of camera JPEGs, makes me value CCD sensors even more!
Thank you! And this straight out camera experience is definitely a game changer. CCD for life.
Every time you upload I immediately check eBay in the HOPES of finding a copy of what you’re shooting. This time however, I was shocked to find how expensive those cameras still are! Loving every upload! Also fantastic choice on the camera to shoot your videos with! Really really love the footage!
I was shocked at the prices as well. Definitely the biggest con on my list. DM me if you want to give the camera a try; happy to send it to you to test out!
@@OneMonthTwoCameras might just do that!!!
I just grabbed an S5 Pro for $150 from a used camera store on eBay. Next cheapest one $400 I think. Another one went for $187 in an auction yesterday. Just have to be patient, get in auctions and if you see one under $200, buy it immediately.
@@michaelbell75 I'm looking for one
I love your channel. It’s so therapeutic like ASMR or mukbang videos are for other people. I just followed your instagram. I’ve shot just about every brand and format (digital and film). My favorites were the Fuji S2 and most of all the Olympus cameras.
Thank you so much and we are kindred sprits! The S2 and those Olympus cameras are my favorites as well.
Thank you Ali! By chance I picked one up today at a camera stall from an old pro who was clearing out his gear. Googled it and... bing! straight to your channel. I'm looking forward to throwing into the mix with D700, Df et al. I'll start straight off with your recipes but this is looking like fun. I appreciate your perspective and the quality of your reviews. The high quality of your content is so restorative of one's faith in RUclips reviews where it's easy to get jaded wading through less-than-good stuff. All strength to your arm.
Oh that is incredible David! I can't wait to hear what you think of it. I am so glad you stumbled on the channel and appreciate all your awesome comments and DMs. I was able to look you up on IG and your work is just spectacular!
@@OneMonthTwoCameras Thanks Ali! I think it's a good camera and it was easy to adjust to it because of my familiarity with the D700. Lovely ergonomics and build but the D700 is better IMHO. I'm afraid I don't get on with the sensor. I remember switching to the D700 in 2008 and full frame was a game-changer. My favourite sensors are in order D4(Df) D3(D700) and Fuji Xtrans 16MP. Really though, for me it's about how the sensors and lenses play together and I am now set up with three AFD Nikkor primes and the Df. Those lenses have their faults but they also have a particular look that I'm after which goes hand-in hand with how the sensors render - taking me back to shooting transparency in the 90s. I don't have any CCD love but I do remember getting my first 16MP sensors and thinking that was the sweet spot. I would love to try theZf but there are none available in Aus; the Nikon rep said he might be able to lend me one in the new year (!!) I think the Zf with Ai/Ais glass is the review I want to see, because for me it's better just to use AFDs on the Df unless it's a 50mm f2 for landscapes. If there's any way I can help with Df thoughts I'd love to; as mentioned your Zf review is by far the best I've seen. Best wishes!
Thanks for all the shooting tips and settings. I just became your new fan and subscriber. I was inspired to buy the S5 Pro from your video. Managed to get one on Ebay with a 15-35mm tokina zoom for just £290/US$400. Can't wait for it's arrival in 2 weeks time.
Was a wedding photographer for 30 ys. Had 2 of these Fuji S5 Pros for 10 yrs doing weddings......and i only shot JPEG no Raw back up, cameras never let me down. Looking back through my work,90% of my best portrait work were from these cameras, Amazing colour. skin tones and dynamic range. File size takes a back seat to image quality.Never had a problem printing 16 x20 for clients with this camera. Missing the quality of the colour files ,looking to re purchase another , my search brought me here . i used a white balance setting that many S5PRO users use to put in camera, was to take white balance reading of a 18% Grey card outside on a cloudy overcast day and save that in your cameara in one of the pre set balance options.
Am realising that the new digital cameras do not have the same quality as compared to the first generation of cameras , particularly ones with CCD sensors, all the new cameras can offer is big resolution files with no character and lots of bells and whistles. Stll have and shoot the Nikon D700, D3s and D3X.
This was a very interesting and insightful comment.
If you would explain more I am all ears and am very interested in hearing more about the differences between the new cmos sensor mega megapixel cameras and the smaller CCD megapixel sensor.
Interesting. I selected this video to learn more about the metering system. My wife got this camera when it came out in 2007 and it sat on the shelf for years after she got tired of doing weddings. I picked it up a few years ago to use and learn from. I have noticed that in the harsh sun light the metering system goes crazy and it does not seem to be accurate. Shooting in manual mode I will have to under expose, according to the meter, to get the shot correct. All in all, I love this camera and you have said it beautifully. Thanks for the info!
My pleasure! Your findings align with mine as well. Great camera when used toward its strengths though. Enjoy!
Great video and find. Ohhh the Fuji Super CCD sensor, I took a lot of happy photos with those back in the day, and on occasion even now.
They really hold their own, even today.
I've owned an s5 pro since 2007. Still works perfectly and Im currently using it on a negative supply copy stand setup to digitize old 120 negs. A shame they abandoned the super CCD. The colors and jpegs are amazing.
I've heard it's amazing for digitizing negatives! I agree; wish they'd continued with the Super CCD.
@@OneMonthTwoCameras still you still own this camera? If not what made you move on?
Glad I saw your comment on Matt's Notes. Really happy to see this new wave of creators dedicated to older cameras, which, looking at how the market is going, I feel this space will boom with blessings from the OG godfather, Mattias Burling.;)
Oh I love that that is how you found this channel! This community of old camera lovers is truly the best thing I've come across. It take a certain personality type, one that values character and aesthetic rather than technology and IQ; someone who doesn't get swept up in the latest and greatest. Mattias was way ahead of his time :)
I used to use 2 x S5 Pros for weddings from when they came out and they lasted me right up until the X-T1 came out in 2014. Still shooting Fuji today and I always shoot RAW+Jpg. A couple of years ago I went through a full wedding editing the RAWs in Lightroom and then by chance looked at the jpegs. I had just spent many hours editing the RAWs to look like the jpegs straight out of the cameras! I now, like you shoot, still shoot RAW+Jpg, but now the RAWs are the backup just in case I don't like the jpegs. Saves LOADS of time in my workflow. Oh, and of course, the dynamic range is even better than the S5 Pro.
I've just picked up an S5 Pro and it's crazy to find out that I had forgotten more about the menu system, etc than I remembered. Still, it's coming back gradually and I'll be comparing it with my X series Fujis, which are of course far more compact and easier on the back and shoulders!
Loved your video. I just brought my S5 back to life a week ago and have been getting used to it. I’ve shot Nikon since 1979 - FM. My first DSLR was a Fuji S1, which I have also brought back to life. Dynamic range has always beat my Nikon’s hands down, and the color is remarkable and distinctive. I agree with your comment about dark images in any program mode. I shot in S2 mode and had greens and blues popping as I shot along the California coast. Next stop Kauai, but need to settle on my favored lens. I’m leaning strongly to either my Tokina 12-24 F4 or my Nikon 28-70 2.8 with a Tiffin Black Pro Mist Filter. Thanks for the nice review. You are just scratching the surface as the Fuji has the Nikon Creative Lighting capability built into it. Thanks for the suggestion of using the S5 to copy slides. I’m thinking Standard mode to keep it simple. BTW the camera manual PDF is available online for fee. Aloha!
Every camera I look at buying you've done a review of it :D such a help
love your content put please more video and photo samples more than just podcasting cameras that's what makes the photography community more engaged , more visual effect attracts audience thank you
Heard :)
Best S5 Pro review ever! Love it.
❤️❤️🙏🏻!
I remember when I first saw results from an S5 Pro. I was at a photography meetup looking at results from a balloon launch event. Wow. These were amazing with the whites on wedding dresses and were highly sought after for wedding photography. I’d still like to own one some day.
So many wedding photographers clambered for this jewel, then moved to the Nikon D700 and used the same lenses. Great review and photos!
Thanks for watching!
Did a deep dive on the output from this camera yesterday on my channel 👍 great stuff! Fave old shooter alongside the 5dc
a surviving and functioning sample of sigma 17-50 is one of the rarest thing in photography... that thing usually can break itself down brand new in 1 month
😂 I got lucky! Mine is flawless so far!
I bought a Fuji S3Pro new back in 2005 when they first came out. Back then it retailed for a little over $2000.00 US. It still takes beautiful images but the rear viewing screen quit working years ago, so using it is (kind of) like shooting film. I just bought another one off of Ebay with a 28mm Nikon lens for $165, works perfectly! I'd love to pick up an S-5 if I could find one for a decent price. I've always been happy with the colors of the Fuji right out of the camera. Great video! :)
I used the S5 as a portrait photographer and had no problems printing 16”x12 “ prints and occasionally 20”x16” . I dusted off the cobwebs and did some portraits of my granddaughter and they turned out really good , skin tones are lovely. You are spot on with your review rear screen is awful ,turn off any noise reduction and add plus 2 sharpness and jpegs are superb . I use a. Fuji xt1 and xe2 which are great but the S5 pro is still a superb camera don’t be put off with the mega pixel count some off my best ever images came from this camera
Couldn't agree with you more
Great Job on an amazing camera . The colours and textures of those images rival modern Fuji . Thank you for sharing 🙏
Thank you! Can’t wait to see your Sigma DP3 review’
Finally managed to pick one at a great deal on well-known auction site. Very excited about the JPEGs from this one and trying out your presets for the various Film simulations. Thanks Alexis!
That's awesome! Let me know how it goes!
I have also a fuji s5 pro , i love this camera , it was always my seconde or backup camera. It was my first professional camera in that time 2007 .
Wonderful review! That Sigma 17-50 is still an amazing value for money 2.8 lens for crop DSLRs even new. I still have my Canon mount one which I use for video work on my Fuji's. I for one am yet to try a CCD sensor but I've heard a lot of praise for it. While I can't afford the halo'd Epson R-D1, I do intend to try a CCD one sometime. Really nice to see that Fuji had the idea for film sims way back when RUclips had barely started.
As you can probably tell, I have an incredible soft spot and predilection for CCD sensors. One of the best and most affordable options I think is the Olympus E300. I made my first review about it and given it was my first, it is sorely lacking for how I'd like to review cameras but they can be found incredibly cheaply ($50 US with a lens) and produce some of my all-time favorite colors. I'd love to shoot the RD1 someday but I don't plan to purchase one so we'll see if the opportunity ever arises. Seems like an extraordinary experience though. Such a unique and beautiful body.
It definitely takes practice to learn this camera- especially understanding the metering and the DR settings/output. It's all about Raw, and there is a massive amount of raw file latitude, more than any digital camera I've used to date. The metering is definitely finnicky, not like Nikon's matrix metering which is almost perfect. Nice video, glad to see someone give the S5 attention.
Thanks! Glad there’s another S5 lover out there as well.
Hello, i really enjoyed watching the review as I am a big fan of Fujifilm cameras. i am interested in buying the S5 Pro, thanks for the simple review.
I know, I'm late to the party :) - But this video made me look in the display cabinet with vintage stuff. And yay! I still got my old Nikon D200 - my first DSLR, bought around 2008. It turns out, that it sports a 10Mpix CCD sensor, that produces lovely raw files. I am having a blast shooting with this old camera with some old manual focus Nikkor lenses, that I bought with an analog Nikon SLR. Fun times :)
And PS: They go for cheap. So even though the sensor in the D200 doesn't stack up to the Fujifilm one, it does provide quite a lot bang for your bucks.
I'm loving my D200 also, I think it compares very well with the S5.
I was feeling nostalgic for my old nikon glass(I started with a D40 back in the day, it was stolen but only with the kit lens attached) so I started looking for any old nikon at a local auction site, and to my surprise one of these in fantastic condition(only 3500 shots) showed up, for only $200, still a lot for a 2007 camera but way less than these usually go for, so I went for it and I've been shooting with it for a day now and I'm really happy with it! The auto exposure is def a bit wonky tho, but the pics I took in less contrasty scenes turned out great. Tomorrow I'm gonna shoot it all manual and see how I do
I've just bought one, love the images. Thanks for review. 😁
Thank you so much. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
I've had an S5 Pro that I haven't used for years. I've got the batteries on charge, and am going to shoot with it again. Can't get over how heavy it is compared to the XH-1 I usually shoot with!
It's so beefy isn't it?!
Ooooh! the Olympus XZ-1. I have that camera. Looking forward to hear what you have to say about it. Enjoying the channel, keep up the good work! :-)
Thank you! Been a great couple weeks with the XZ-1 and I'll be posting the video next week!
This is so interesting. I use modern Fuji cameras and sometimes I forget that Fuji made DSLRs. Didn’t know they were so focused on film simulations back then either.
I wonder how this camera compares to a Nikon D200 or even D300.
Either way, great video! Can’t wait to see more reviews of cameras I know so little about! :)
I have the D100 and hope to review that one soon! Curious to see how they compare as well.
@@OneMonthTwoCameras ooh interesting! Looking forward to the review!
They didn't! The body is a Nikon d200 with a Fiji chip!!
Had 2 of these, sold both and regret it. I should get another one again. Great colors with excellent skin tones, best Ive seen. It's an iconic camera in the portrait/wedding photographer crowd for good reason!
Wjat diffwfence between ccd and super ccd markwting or different ??
Sooooooo…. Just bought one 😂😂 yes it’s 2024 but you know… CCD right.
Can’t wait to try it and also try some old and new positive film digitization as described by Street Silouhette (I actually read that piece a few years ago and it cought my eye already back then).
So anyway, thanks for the great review, I really really like your channel, your whole approach, your tone… It’s very very good. I also love how many tips and pointers you give towards other videos, article, blogs etc, it saves a lot of research time !
Thanks again ;)
I found my S5Pro for $50 because the metal arm that engages the aperture lever of the lens was bent. Fixed in 2 min with a pair of pliers and has been going strong ever since. As a portrait camera it's damn near unrivalled. Of course I can't use it for paid work anymore but as a fun camera it's still wonderful.
I have a little bit of trouble seeing the value in this camera honestly.
If you take into account that it's based off the Nikon D200, and that those two camera are identical when it comes to autofocus, ergonomics and all of that, well the only difference is the sensor. In the S5 Pro, the sensor is really good, but as you said in your video, there is some metering issues
The D200 on the other hand has a really nice 10MP CCD sensor, though with a smaller dynamic range as the S5 Pro (that was kind of the selling point of that camera) is still very good considering it's a camera from almost 20 years ago
But the biggest thing for me is that the D200 sold en masse at the time, while the S5 Pro kinda flopped. Meaning you have two very similar cameras at two very different pricepoints. I can grab ad D200 in decent shape for like 75/100€ while for a S5 Pro I'd have to spend at the very least double that amount. For the Price of an S5 Pro, I could get a D700 which I would consider to be the better camera, no question about it (better colors in my opinion, reliable AF and metering, better DR and resolution. I haven't been avle to reproduce the output that the D700 does with any modern camera)
So even though I'm a Fujifilm shooter and it's kind of a nice camera to own as it is their last DSLR, and it's a little quirky and special, I really fail to see the value of the S5 if we compare to equally good cameras of the time (like the aforementionned D200 and D700)
This camera is magic in the way it renders Photos. Skin tone, High Dynamic Range. Portraits. I snagged one for a good price £260 looks like new its amazing only 18200 shutters :)
Lovely review; enjoyed your thoughts
Thank you kindly 🙏🏻
I bought mine about 9 days ago and added a Tokina lens I bought some time ago for $100 Canadian including a Nikon F90 body.
I love the images I have obtained over Christmas.
Congratulations! Such a unique and wonderful camera. Enjoy!
Hot take. Fuji "colour science" peaked with the s5, x100 classic, X10 and Xpro1.
I love a hot take.
Now I really don't feel like I'm crazy b/c I shoot jpegs out of my D200 99% of the time. Which I can't say for the D300, D3s I used to use.
Pretty spot on review.
Wild
Having had a D200 before. It would be interesting to see how it compared in person. I got a glimpse of some of your cameras through the random generator. It's nice how a lot of them are affordable. Is your collection set or are you selling and adding cameras.
I am always buying and selling; it’s a problem :P I just loves cameras more than just about any other object. They’re what I’d grab after my children if my house was burning.
I love your photos from this camera! I had no idea cameras were that good in 2007. My first digi was Nikon D40 in 2008. I hope you get to review that one day.
I just bought a D40!!! It’s in my camera closet and I’m dying to review it!
This is refreshing. I've had more of these cameras you review and shot most of them and still own some. I have the s3 pro And is a wonderful camera for portraits and nature. I don't use it for streets. A bit clunky for my style but I looooove the form factor of the s3! I owned the 1D classic and the s3 pro is like a mix between that body shape and regular dslr shape. I must add the s5 has the feel of the d300 which I've used before but the image of the d700 (and better) which I've also owned before. I wish fuji can do an anniversary camera having the super ccd sensor in an xpro 1 body with a fixed 23mm f1.4 ii lens and an xt1 viewfinder.
That’s awesome! I actually have an S3 as well. Wild build but great output
Just ordered one off eBay with the Nikkor 35-70 f2.8D for €270. I have a D700 that matches the S5 well. I blame you for my growing collection (Lumix LX3, E-PL1 and S5 were bought on you recommendations:). I also have a GH4 for video and a Ricoh GRDi for street photography. I am going to stop after I secure a Fuji F31FD next 😅
Omgoodness what a great collection!!
@@OneMonthTwoCameras Thanx 😀 I've been eying the Fuji X10 as well. Do you have an opinion on it? I did not see it in your collection.
@@gullintanni I do have an x10! It an excellent camera. My main gripe is that the viewfinder is not very effective as it isn’t relational to the lens but it is excellent overall with great colors and a sharp flexible zoom lens.
@@OneMonthTwoCameras Of course you do lol 😅 Did not see it in the "I'll only keep 2" video. Guess you bought it later. I have read about the parallax issue but it looks like a sweet bicycle travel cam and for long hikes. I enjoy both these activities and I like smaller cameras for this. It helps that it is built like a tank as I have fallen off my bike a few times with the LX3 in my coat pocket. I was lucky that it did not break last time 😅
Oh my, it's a stunning camera. I will never sell mine. What I will say is that using Nikon primes is the way to go. Or use the hammer the 17-55..the S5 simply adores it. It's magical, and in so many ways it's better than my XT4. Oh, and get the battery grip. It improves balance and the portrait button is ace.
I just got some Nikon primes! Excited to try them
I love this camera. I had previously the S2 and S3 and the colors are fabulous. And to be honest I love your concept of the channel. I found your channel as a suggestion yesterday and I really like the lottery selection of your cameras. It is a challenge and at the same time a joy. Great job.
Thank you Jovan! So appreciate the comment. I just ordered the S2 and eager to see how it compares with the S5.
I still have the S2 as that was my first DSLR, and then came the S3 in which Both Models Can Do RAW, and then I got the S5, and Still use my Nikkor Manual Focus Lenses in which that I still shoot in Full Manual, and in RAW, as for the AF Nikkors that I have well the Sky's the Limit, Shooting in M, Aperture, Shutter, and Program. Really love these models, and I love the metering, the Nikon 3D Metering Matrix Patent I love it. And Why would you want to Shoot Fast at High Speed Drive, What are you shooting a Caterpillar on ROIDS??? No, if you want a fast shooting get a Nikon F5 or D850, or Splurge your checking account and get a Z9, For me I love the models that I have, and I am more comfortable in what I like to shoot, and like you said it is your personal taste.. And that I can used AA batteries, and have the grip for it, and last Dump the Sigma Lenses, not my favorite brand to use. I use to work at a camera store, and more of these lenses were coming back to Rentals that them they are coming back BROKEN. Not a Durable lens than my Old Nikkors. Art Lenses from Sigma please explained in what doe an Art Lens can do that I have been using my 40-50 year Nikkors could do?
thanks for your review and I still have the Fuji S3 Pro and I like it's color output images 👍👍👍
Love my S2 as well!
I just one today, thanks for the video.
I WAS a LOYAL Fujifilm Fan boy since the Fujifilm Finepix F31fd and owed the S2 S3 and the S5 pro then x100 but gave up on fujifilm with the slow af and regrettably went to Canon 70D but still missing the Fujicolor!
I had the F31fd as well! Still demands a high price!
@@OneMonthTwoCameras I really loved that camera got it on clearance from a Ritz camera that was closing. Have you done a video on the F31fd?
@@larryzapata2614 wow I remember Ritz! I haven't done a review as I don't have the camera anymore and it is just hard to come by at a reasonable price but I tried to get close by buying the next model after, the Fuji F50 FD. It's said to have been a bit of a backwards step but I'm excited to review it none the less.
I have 3 S5 pro, I love them, and the metering are all different. The first one meters the best and that led me to buy a second backup body. That one like you said always under exposed the images and the compensation dial never work to my satisfaction. I waited a year to get the third one and that slightly over exposes the images. However the 2nd one i feel has better tonality in the raw files.
300$ , i got G1X Canon for 30$ , without battery and charger , but i had a battery and i charge it over Laboratory power supply until i get it . Im good with tech , someone dropped it the control wheel on the back was stuck and pushed in , i disassembled it , fixed the body , fixed the wheel . And there you go , i now have G1X :)
Love all your videos and have now quite a collection of CCD cameras esp with the Kodak ccd sensor. I do have the D200 and love the jpgs out of camera from that. Is there a large difference between the two? I mean the S5 pro and D200..
Is silky pics available as a download for tablet or phone? Can't find much info.
hi! Would you know if it is possible to assign physical button/dial to photo bank please? I would like to cycle between black/white and F1b and F2 without having to go into the menus. Thank you!
Love your reviews. Your photos with the Fuji S5 Pro seemed to have a similar look to those you took with the Oly Evolt E-300. Do you think that that is about the CCD sensors? I use my Oly E-1 to get that gorgeous right out of the camera look. I know what you mean about the Fuji sensor. I believe that eventually became their EXR sensors. I have a tiny Fujifilm Finepix F80EXR with this sensor. While I don't particularly like this camera as it was poorly thought out, the EXR sensor part works well to expand dynamic range. As I understand it the camera's sensor is really two twin sensors joined at the hip. One of them maximizes the blacks the other the whites and then automatically integrates them. Out comes a HDR photo without fooling with the tone curve or having to take multiple photos with the blurs that come with the fact that very few scenes stay exactly the same from shot to shot. What you pay for this is only half the resolution of the two "twins" combined.
Hi Robert! I would say there is definitely something in the CCD sensor that lends itself to this look which is the main reason I started seeking out these older cameras. I think you can probably get there with modern CMOS sensors but not as easily and not without extensive post work. The way things naturally come out of camera on these old CCD bodies is just absolutely wonderful and to me, you have the king of all the CCD cameras which is the Oly E1. I haven't reviewed it yet since I haven't drawn it from my box of cameras but I can't wait until it comes up because it is one of my favorite cameras of all time.
I'm eager to learn more about the Fuji EXR capabilities and actually just bought a Fuji X10 for that very reason. Excited for when I draw and review that camera as well.
@@OneMonthTwoCameras I will eagerly await your reviews of the E-1 and EXR sensors. As well as other reviews of course
Talking about fujifilm cameras - if you own any of the X series cameras like X70, x100, X-T.... They all underexpose. They metering is always like one to two stops below the expected. That's why you shoot manually for ever on Fuji cameras :)
Definitely expose for darks! You then get clean shadows and can easily recover lights 4-5stops overexposed.
Can u post here ALL the setting you worked with ? Thanx !
Hey Mrs one month 2 cameras I think I can get one for about $150 , you think it's worth it for that price?!
That is a very good price indeed. You could resell for that or more if you find you don't get on with it so I'd say it's worth the plunge.
@@OneMonthTwoCameras thank you see if it's still available
@@OneMonthTwoCamerasI got it finally. Any other tips. Definitely under exposes in aperture and program by like 2 stops in wide shots. On close up. Not as much I. Good light. Using it with nikkor 35mn and nikkor 55mm macro.
Salve. Fujifilm Finepix S5 Pro is the very first dslr that i buy it new in 2008. And the only one! I have it and i use it even now, despite the fact that the back screen is almost dead. Aniway, is also almost useless. I like to shoot "in blind". 😁 I had the opportunity in 2008 when i buy this amazing camera, to grab instead a very new Nikon D300. But i was fascinated by the philosophy of this camera and the ideea that i shouldn't bother about loosing details in light (400% DR) was very attractive. Even now, i shoot like on film days because i dont push that button if it isn't worth it and the second reason is... i am in difficulty to choose from 1000 files instead 100. Despite the fact that i shoot even sport photography (so S mode), the majority of my pictures are maded in Aperture mode, because i like to control the DoF. Even today, is very hard to find it because is a very good studio camera.You have the best 6 mp on the Earth and very good (interpolated) 12! Who have one of thease they dont sell it.
I still have the S2 as that was my first DSLR, and then came the S3 in which Both Models Can Do RAW, and then I got the S5, and Still use my Nikkor Manual Focus Lenses in which that I still shoot in Full Manual, and in RAW, as for the AF Nikkors that I have well the Sky's the Limit, Shooting in M, Aperture, Shutter, and Program. Really love these models, and I love the metering, the Nikon 3D Metering Matrix Patent I love it. And Why would you want to Shoot Fast at High Speed Drive, What are you shooting a Caterpillar on ROIDS??? No, if you want a fast shooting get a Nikon F5 or D850, or Splurge your checking account and get a Z9, For me I love the models that I have, and I am more comfortable in what I like to shoot, and like you said it is your personal taste.. And that I can used AA batteries, and have the grip for it, and last Dump the Sigma Lenses, not my favorite brand to use. I use to work at a camera store, and more of these lenses were coming back to Rentals that them they are coming back BROKEN. Not a Durable lens than my Old Nikkors. Art Lenses from Sigma please explained in what doe an Art Lens can do that I have been using my 40-50 year Nikkors could do? I also got the XPro1, and XE1, and also using my Nikkor lenses, and it is like shooting film again with the film simulations as I also use it on Manual Mode so I have Full Control on my exposure. ⛩📸✈
A super great system! Also have the S2 :)
Could you please share some raw files?
is it crop sensor or full frame, can I use all nikon lenses with it?
can I deal with it as a nikon camera?
Ohhhh. I managed to get one in mint condition recently for a steal of a price. I have no F Mount lenses though so looking forward to testing it eventually. Any recommendations on a cheap but good lens
That's incredible Paul! Good for you!
If you want versatility I highly recommend the lens I've been shooting with which equates to a 25.5-75mm equivalent zoom with a bright constant 2.8 aperture. Here's a used one for $194 - www.mpb.com/en-us/used-equipment/used-photo-and-video/used-lenses/used-nikon-fit-lenses/sigma-17-50mm-f-2-8-ex-dc-os-hsm-nikon-fit/sku-1336644/
If you want something even cheaper, there's the kit 18-55mm available used on Amazon for $90. I haven't used it myself but have read it is a solid performer. www.amazon.com/Nikon-18-55mm-3-5-5-6G-Vibration-Reduction/dp/B00HQ4W4PC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1493694327&sr=8-2&keywords=nikon+18-55mm&linkCode=ll1&tag=improvphotog-20&linkId=07a38236fcbbddb9bf827453f1f95478&language=en_US
If you want to work with the discipline of a fast prime, I think a 50mm equivalent lens is always a solid way to start so this 35mm 1.8 is the way I would go. It can be had for $108 here: www.keh.com/shop/nikon-nikkor-35mm-f-1-8g-af-s-dx-wide-angle-lens.html?aid=209484-190221&Nikon&gclid=Cj0KCQiAq7COBhC2ARIsANsPATHbjzAXSggjzxzqItulEYNWHKesFl8AbX1PJH1hIiu8EyeIE7ELMvAaAl8qEALw_wcB
@@OneMonthTwoCameras wow thank you so much for such a detailed reply. I really appreciate it. I’ll likely go for the 35mm as I want to use it more for home portraits of my dog.
I have a bit of a thing for old, cheap cameras and heard great things about the unusual sensor of the Fuji S5 Pro.
One of my best buys was an almost new (under 200 shots) Olympus EP-1. Sold the 17mm 2.8 that came with it and it ended up costing about £40
@@paulanderson24 I love stories like that! Nothing feels as good as a camera bargain if you appreciate what so many people feel is an outdated piece of tech. Great choice on the 35mm. I love shooting a single focal length and that's a great one for home life. Enjoy!!
@@OneMonthTwoCameras Thank you. I had a DSLR years ago but found it too cumbersome for travels so I downsized to a Fuji x100f and never looked back. Now I just love the smaller bodies and that was a gateway to m43 system. And as you said in a previous video the 4:3 aspect ratio is great and I too find myself cropping to that.
I also gave you a follow on Instagram earlier. You have some beautiful images there, very talented and making myself somewhat envious haha.
How many more cameras do you have on your list to use?
@@paulanderson24 thank you 🙏🏻 I have more cameras than I should 😂 I was thinking I might do a quick New Years highlight reel of what’s to come in 2022 and preview the collection if I have time
My GOSH, the video quality looks SO GOOD! What picture profile are you shooting on? Especially outdoors? It looks SOOO much better then the a7c!
Oh I am so happy you think so! I’m just shooting the flat profile (the em5iii sadly doesn’t have OM-log which I’d love to try). Then I just do the lightest of grades on top of that profile. It reminds me of working with Fuji’s Eterna profile back when I had the XT3.
@@OneMonthTwoCameras the highlights roll off is gorgeous!
@@imabigsandwich1292 you’re validating my love and feelings for this little camera ❤️ Thank you 😊
Sorry to hijack your post but I agree. The quality is top notch. And on the a7c - much is made on Sonys great AF but I noticed the overall video quality of a fairly prolific photography channel seem much worse after he changed to Sony gear and turned out it was the a7c he was using to record the videos. Quite a bit if focus hunting and drifting.
@@paulanderson24 how interesting! I thought it was insanely good for AF but I didn’t enjoy the stills files in post. Never took the time to unlock it but not sad letting it go. Just love the EM5iii and all micro four thirds cameras.
This is so cool! Thanks for doing this. Did you keep the camera? Good lenses for this camera are pretty affordable now-- all those good Nikon AF-D lenses :) Happy to have come across your channel!
So glad to have you here! I actually sold the camera and then realized the failure of my ways and bought it again :)
@@OneMonthTwoCameras the RUclips algorithm is gonna drive up prices for the S5 LOL
May I know the camera you shot this episode with..?
Where are the settings ? ....
I bought this camera and the images are gorgeous. Imagewise it killed the D200 but it is slow. This camera is very slow. However we are not talking about a high speed monster. We are talking about image quality and the the white shades it can record.
Yes definitely slow and a small buffer but otherwise quite impressive.
Compared with, say, four-thirds SLRs, there is one nice advantage of Nikon F mount.... You (the general "you") can buy AI AF Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D, AI AF Nikkor 35mm f/2D, AI AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D, used, .... CHEAP and with those three lenses, I think you can use every single functionality of S5 Pro. You do not necessarily have to have, say, AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G unless you prefer the latest better optics/glass.
Anyone else have back focussing issues with this camera. I just got one with only 4400 shutter clicks off eBay and it sadly has backfocus issues. Heartbroken because the colors and density of the tones this camera produces especially when edited through HyperUtility is unmatched. Seems like there are multiple DPreview threads on this focus issue with the S5. Luckily I managed to get my seller to accept a return. Already on the hunt for another S5. I can't live without it
I like to use Flash On and Off camera. Any special setting using Flash? TY Great Video and Fantastic Camera( Just bought one 250.00 )
That's awesome Dennis! I don't have an external Nikon flash so unfortunately don't have many tips to give on this front but for the on camera flash I just went all auto :)
amazing review. so helpful in many ways. thanks for that ❤️ do you know what's the shutter life on those cameras? I have this eBay deal. 180$ for S5 pro with 24-120mm Nikon lens flash cards batteries and some extras, that has 139 000 images taken. could you please answer me is it worth it?
I'm glad you liked it! That sounds like a really good deal. If you're curious, I'd go for it and you can always sell if it doesn't suit you. They had a life of roughly 200K clicks but I've heard plenty last far more than that.
Why dont u open the shadows ??? Thats hiw u getting this look underexposing and not toiching the shadows so that any color pops die to all the dark blacks and black shadows
A camera for you to try is the Canon D30, not to be mistaken with a Canon 30D. The Canon D30 uses a whopping 3mp.
It's one of those bodies that fits in that Nikon D700, D200, Epson R-D1, Fuji S5, Sigma SD, Leica M8, Samsung NX500, Lumix GX80 group of don't knock it until you try it.
Whoa! How do you know about all these cameras?! So cool. Going to Ebay right now :P
Yes! I have one and the first time I tried it, I was shocked. Being in Ghana and shooting mostly black skin, the rendition was awesome! Colours were beautiful. I also enjoy the 10D
Hi... nice review. I have S5 Pro too, with Tokina 11-16 f2.8
Great set up.
What camera did you record this video with! Looks amazing? is it the fx3?
Thank you! This is shot with the lowly (but absolutely wonderful and a personal favorite for me) Olympus EM5iii from 2016 💅.
Amazing review :) If you have the chance to try the 2011 Fujifilm X100, you will be amazed by the jpegs SOOC too...
I had two of the X100S' late in the game and wow! The reds were just delicious. I may well pick one of the original X100s up to give it a try!
May I ask you why do you set Adobe RGB color space if all social media and browsers use sRGB?
A very valid question. I do print these photos so it’s one less step plus I don’t really mind that the color output on digital is a bit flatter/less saturated. That said it’s worth calling out that nearly everyone would be better served with srgb so I’m going to adjust in the description.
what camera are you using to record? video looks great
Thank you! It’s an Olympus Em5iii - one of my favorite hybrids 💕
Awesome!
Thank you! Cheers!
Do you prefer this camera or the Leica m9/m8?
The M8/M9 are sharper (no AA filter), smaller and lighter so they would be my preference even if the S5 has better jpegs. But I don’t mind shooting raw with the leicas and post processing.
I love your videos
Thank you so much!
I have it and with my nikkor 50 mm 1.8 it is a beast.
Both physically and in terms of output :)
Since we are talking Fujifilm, how about an XPRO-1. I have that "old" camera and love the images it makes.
You are inspiring me to pick one up. Will keep an eye out!
Great review! As usual…😏
I appreciate that! Thanks so much for watching.