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Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro

Reviewed September 2005

Our Opinion

 Introduction
Ergonomics
Characteristics
Image Quality
Interface & Software
Camera Views
Test Photos
Specifications
Our Opinion

Class: 12.34 megapixel SLR
• All cameras are rated according to their resolution class •
(1=poor, 5=average, 10=excellent)

Functionality

Photographic Qualities

Combines design, sturdiness, layout of controls, comfort in use.		 9 Image Quality — Outdoor
Based on sharpness, colour accuracy.		 9
LCD Screen
Combines visibility in daylight and indoors, colour accuracy, and image sharpness.		 9 Image Quality — Flash
Based on sharpness, colour accuracy.		 9
Interface
Based on menu clarity, ease of access to menu functions.		 9 Metering Reliability
Based on quality of exposure with meter in automatic mode.		 10
Software
Based on functionality of drivers and bundled software.		 10 Focusing
Based on focusing accuracy and speed.		 10
Power Usage
Based on battery consumption with rechargeable batteries.		 9 Lens Quality
Based on the presence of distortion, including any macro mode distortion. 		—
Total: 9.2 Total: 9.5

Positives

Negatives
  • Excellent colour rendition.
  • Variable Dynamic Range.
  • Very low sensitivity to noise at all ISO levels.
  • Sharp, high-resolution monitor.
  • Compatibility with the Nikon SLR system.Improved battery system in comparison to the S2 Pro.
  • Relatively expensive.
  • Camera back protrudes too much.
  • 12-megapixel image qulaity lower than 6-megapixel.
  • Some jaggies along angled lines in images.
  • Limited to a maximum of 2.5 frames per second in the continuous mode.
  • No mirror lock-up.

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Introduction
Ergonomics
Characteristics
Image Quality
Interface & Software
Camera Views
Test Photos
Specifications
Our Opinion




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