Fujifilm FinePix S2-Pro User's Manual
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1. Hyper Utility Software can process the CCD RAW data to full 16 bit TIFF RGB files without any loss of the original tonality Dual interface convenience The FinePix S2 Pro is equipped with both high speed IEEE 1394 FireWire and widely available USB 1 1 interfaces The FireWire port in particular makes possible extremely rapid transfer of large amounts of image data In addition to download ing images the IEEE 1394 interface even allows you to control camera settings and shoot remotely from your PC by using the optional software Dual media slots The FinePix S2 Pro is equipped with dual media Slots for SmartMedia and Microdrive cards letting you concentrate on the shooting without worrying about storage space You Can even insert different types of media in each slot and then select which one you want to use to store each image as you shoot Highly accurate high speed five area autofocus The FinePix S2 Pro incorporates five area AF sensors covering a wide area along both the horizontal and the vertical axes This generous autofocus coverage Is ideal for fast creative composition Alternatively the photographer can designate any of the five sensors as primary sensor allowing highly effective action and sequence photography The FinePix S2 Pro provides three AF modes and two AF area modes You can choose from high speed accurate Single Servo AF AF S and Continuous Servo AF AF C modes or fully mec2. M Manual White balance Auto Fine Shade fine weather Incandescent light 3 modes for Fluorescent light Custom settings Custom 1 Custom 2 LCD monitor 1 8 inch Low temperature polysilicon TFT approx 117 600 pixels Playback function 1 1 frame 2 Thumbnails in 4 segments 3 Thumbnails in 9 segments 4 Playback zoom 5 Histogram indication 6 Standard chart Usable lenses D Type AF Nikkor lenses All functions possible AF Nikkor other than D type All functions except 3D Matrix Metering possible Non CPU Usable in Manual exposure mode exposure meter cannot be used IX Nikkor Cannot be used Picture angle Approx 1 5X focal length in 35mm 135 format equivalent View finder Fixed eye level pentaprism built in diopter adjustment 1 8m to 0 8m Frame coverage Approx 93 vertical and approx 95 horizontal Focusing screen Fixed Clear Matte screen II with focus brackets and on demand Grid Lines display Viewfinder information Focus indications Metering system AE lock Shutter speed Aperture Exposure mode Electronic analog exposure display exposure compensation display Exposure compensation Frame counter exposure compensation value Ready light Multiple exposure Focus area Flash exposure compensation Five sets of focus brackets area Spot metering area Center Weighted metering On Demand Grid Lines able to display Lens servo Single Servo AF S Continu
3. s e Shutter Priority AE mode S Allows you to select any shutter speed between 1 4000 and 30 seconds The FinePix S2 Pro then automatically sets the correct aperture to match This mode makes it easy to stop action in its tracks or blur movement for creative effect A e Aperture Priority AE mode A Ideal for times when your first concern is controlling depth of field Choose any aperture you want and the camera automatically selects the correct shutter speed e Manual exposure mode M Lets you freely M set both the shutter speed and aperture Wide shutter speed and ISO equivalency With a range of shutter speeds from 1 4000 to 30 seconds and user selectable ISO equivalents of 100 160 200 400 800 1600 the FinePix S2 Pro is ready for virtually any light conditions whether in the studio or on location Additional exposure features e Exposure Compensation Adjustable from 2 to 2 EV in 1 3 step increments e Auto Exposure Bracketing Automatically cap tures three consecutive shots in 1 3 2 3 or 1 EV increments over and under the set exposure e Auto Exposure Lock Holds the metered exposure value as long as required e Multiple Exposure Allows you to superimpose as many images as you like on the same frame High resolution LCD monitor The 1 8 inch low tem perature polysilicon TFT LCD monitor on the back panel of the FinePix S2 Pro delivers crisp Clear images of 130 000 p
4. to 2 2 DPOF compatible D TIFF RGB 8bit CCD Raw 12bit DPOF Number of images 4256 x 2848 pixels Mode 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 1GB Microdrive TIFF RGB 0 0 1 3 2S CCD Raw 1 P 4 9 80 JPEG FINE 3 6 13 26 PPN JPEG NORMAL 6 i 28 56 469 Focus lock Focus is locked by pressing AE AF Lock button or lightly pressing shutter release button in Single Servo AF Metering system TTL full aperture exposure metering system Three metering systems selectable limitations with lens used e 3D Matrix Metering e Center Weighted Metering e Spot Metering Metering rage 3D Matrix Metering EV 0 21 Center Weighted Metering EV 0 21 Spot Metering EV 3 21 Exposure compensation 3 EV range in 1 2 steps Auto exposure lock Detected exposure value locked by pressing AE AF lock button Shutter Electronically controlled vertical travel focal plane shutter Shutter speed 30 to 1 4000 sec Bulb Built in flash Guide No 12 ISO 100 m flash coverage 28mm or longer lens Flash sync mode Front curtain sync normal sync Red eye reduction Red eye reduction with Slow sync Slow sync Rear curtain sync Shooting modes Single frame shooting Continuous shooting approx 2 frames sec up to 7 frames Preview mode Multiple exposure Exposure modes P Auto Multi Program Flexible program possible S Shutter priority Auto A Aperture priority Auto
5. e AS 15 must be attached in combination with Medical Nikkor 200 mm f 5 6 for the lens to fire flash e Reprocopy Outfit PF 4 can be attached in combination with Camera Holder PA 4 Note Please refer to the web site http home fujifilm com for more details of Lens Compatibility AF I Teleconverter Non D G type AF Nikkor except AF Nikkor for F3AF CPU Nikkor2 AOU N AI P Nikkor Al S or Al type Nikkor Series E Al modified Nikkor Medical Nikkor 120 mm f 4 Reflex Nikkor PC Nikkor Al S or Al type Teleconverters Non CPU Nikk 6r Bellows Focusing Attachment PB 6 12 Auto Extension Rings PK 11A PK 12 PK 13 and PN 11 lt ES aS AS DS SN ae SN For more information on the full range of Fujifilm digital products please visit All trademarks are the property of their respective holders our Website http home fujifilm com w FUJIFILM FUJI PHOTO FILM CO LTD 26 30 NISHIAZABU 2 CHOME MINATO KU TOKYO 106 8620 JAPAN Ref No EB 210E SK 02 06 DT MW Printed in Japan 2002 Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd
6. exposure metering modes together designed to handle virtually any lighting situation e Matrix Metering 3D Matrix Metering provides h intelligent metering even in Pai meee the trickiest lighting In addi il E i i tion to reading scene bright ERAAN ness the system analyses the overall atmosphere of the _ w frame by comparing the exposure information to its scene condition database including brightness contrast subject to camera dis tance and the selected focus area The 10 segment 3D Matrix Metering is activated when using D or G type Nikkor lenses The result automatic exposure control that is astonishingly accurate e Center weighted Metering concentrates the sens ing area on the center of the viewfinder This traditional metering mode is useful for shooting portraits and other center dominant subjects e Spot Metering gives you true pinpoint precision ideal whenever you need exact exposure for a particu lar part of the scene Versatile exposure control With four modes for controlling aperture and shutter speed the FinePix S2 Pro offers complete exposure versatility no matter what your style of shooting P e Multi Programmed AE mode P Works with any of the FinePix S2 Pro s metering modes including 3D Matrix Metering to provide the quickest and simplest exposure control option Flexible Program lets you shift aperture and shutter speed in tandem always maintaining the correct exposure value
7. hanical Manual focus M mode The two AF area modes provide tailor made focusing for virtually any situation e Dynamic AF Mode With the AF C mode selected you can choose the focus area that best suits your composition with the Dynamic AF Mode If the subject moves out of the selected focus area Dynamic AF instantly shifts the focus to another of the five areas making this mode ideal for action photos In the AF S mode the camera automatically selects the Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority that enables the camera to identify and focus on the closest subject e Single Area AF Mode This mode allows you to designate any one of the five focus areas as the pri mary area for focusing It works particularly well for Shooting portraits landscapes and other stationary Subjects Highly accurate intelligent white balance Photographers have their own ways of seeing That s why the FinePix S2 Pro gives you the controls you need to produce exactly the image qualities you want The 9 position white balance control ensures exem plary color balance even in the most difficult lighting Situations Color saturation tone and sharpness set tings are freely adjustable letting you implement any visual idea as creatively as you wish Fine mode Manual exposure mode 4256 x 2848 pixels 1 20 sec F22 ISO 100 equivalent Photo by Nacasa amp Partners Inc Truly intelligent metering The FinePix S2 Pro gives you a choice of three TTL
8. increase of res olution in both vertical and horizontal directions for dramatically greater overall definition Fine mode Manual exposure mod 1 1000 sec F4 0 ISO 200 equivale Phataby Hisayoshi Osawa 848 pixels Cutting edge capabilities for the demanding pro High speed responsiveness Thanks to Fujifilm technology superior image quality no longer means slower operation Combining a highly efficient RISC CPU with a newly developed LSI ASIC application specific integrated circuit featuring an advanced image processing algorithm the FinePix 2 Pro processes even the largest image files with remarkable speed and the on board ASIC buffer memory keeps up with even rapid fire shooting High Speed continuous shooting Is available even when recording at the largest file sizes allowing 2 frames per second up to a total of 7 frames Image quality options The FinePix S2 Pro can record images at four resolutions 4256 x 2848 3024 x 2016 2304 x 1536 and 1440 x 960 pixels At each resolution users have a choice of three file formats CCD RAW TIFF RGB and J PEG For the first time in a FinePix digital camera the FineP ix S2 Pro supports the CCD RAW file format This 12 bit lossless image file format effectively stores images exactly as they come from the CCD array before processing by camera s internal algo rithms Bundled conversion software converts the CCD RAW data to 8 bit TIFF RGB files and an optional
9. ixels Coverage is 100 of the frame as is the viewfinder The LCD monitor can be used to display and check images as soon as you shoot them and a playback zoom function allows enlargement of any image for detailed inspection The camera also has a convenient backlit dot matrix LCD display enabling photographers to check or change a variety of camera settings quickly Start Up Set Up a 150200 01 01 2002 12 00 AH Preview Accurate histogram display r KE The LCD monitor ees can be used to gt ase display a his togram of any image you take graphically show ing brightness or RGB color distrib R s ution among pix els This feature is particularly convenient for on the spot confirmation of exposure from highlights to shadows as well as color range both of which can be difficult to evaluate using an LCD monitor alone A o MAX j 4 a e 2 K 54RESS TIFF mode Manual exposure mode 4256 x 2848 pixels 1 30 sec F16 ISO 200 equivalent Photo by Shigenori Hayashi D 7p Ca 4 N c9 D oO cS D Q am O o yu oD gt Q 5 Fiat N V i SS YP ro oD Q gt gm L Convenient voice memo capability The FinePix S2 Pro includes a handy Voice Memo function that enables you to record spoken notes onto images Recordings of approx 30 seconds of audio for each frame can be attached to any image file in the WAV format Video output An audio video port
10. ment Autofocus PC Micro Nikkor 85 mm f 2 8D Number of effective pixels The number of pixels on the image sensor which receive input Exif 2 2 is a newly revised digital camera file format that contains a variety of shooting information for optimal printing light through the optical lens and which are effectively reflected in the final output data of the still image Exif Print Specifications are subject to change without notice VY Compatible Incompatible Spot Metering area can be shifted with focus area selector with CPU Nikkor lens IX Nikkor lenses cannot be attached This camera is compatible with the Vibration Reduction function of the VR Nikkor lens The camera s exposure metering and flash control system do not work properly when shifting and or tilting the lens or when using an aperture other than the maximum aperture 5 Without shifting and or tilting the lens 6 Compatible with AF S and AF I Nikkor except AF S 17 35 mm f 2 8D IF ED and AF S 28 70 mm f 2 8D IF ED 7 With maximum effective aperture of f 5 6 or faster 8 With maximum aperture of f 5 6 or faster 9 Some lenses accessories cannot be attached 10 With exposure mode set to Manual The exposure meter cannot be used 11 With exposure mode set to Manual and shutter speed set to 1 125 sec or slower but the exposure meter cannot be used 12 Attach the PB 6 vertically PB 6 can be set to horizontal position after attaching
11. o approx 420 shots on a single set of four AA alkaline batteries Under Fujfifilm s testing conditions LGB Microdirve flash used half of the testing time Backlit Dot Matrix LCD Synchro Mode Button Diopter Adjustment Dial Microphone Auto Exposure Bracketing Button AE AF Lock Button Main Command FUNC Button Dial MENU OK Button LCD Illuminator Lamp l Terminal Butt on Strap Mount ee F hl Pe Depth of Field Check Button Focus Mode Selector Sub Command USB Socket Dial VIDEO OUT Visual Power Switch Output Socket DC IN 5V Power Input Socket PLAY Button FUNC Button Back Button Color LCD Monitor 4 Direction Button Media Slot Battery Cover IEEE1394 Socket Tripod Mount SPECIFICATIONS DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix S2 PRO Type of camera Interchangeable lens SLR type digital camera Lens mount Nikon F mount with AF coupling AF contacts Number of effective pixels 6 17 million pixels CCD sensor 23 0 x 15 5mm Super CCD in an interwoven pattern Number of total pixels 6 49 million pixels Number of recorded pixels 4256 x 2848 pixels 12 1 million 3024 x 2016 pixels 2304 x 1536 pixels 1440 x 960 pixels Sensitivity Equivalent to ISO 100 160 200 400 800 1600 Storage media Slot No 1 SmartMedia 2MB to 128MB 3 3V Slot No 2 Microdrive Some CompactFlash cards may not work properly File format JPEG Exif Ver 1 0
12. oise in both the luminance and chroma information in captured images Apart from notably cleaner images this makes possible an expanded range of ISO sensitivities for maximum shooting versatility The same technology in combination with the new CCD RAW file format 12 bits each for R G and B also extends tonal range and improves color balance Skin tones particularly benefit and surface textures take on a tactile three dimensional reality In short the image quality of the FineP ix S2 Pro at last truly rivals that of film based photography As of J une 2002 w p1 The advantages of Super CCD sensor technology Super CCD Hohi a D Y Photodiode n Charge transmission path Super CCD maximizes the photodiode size of each pixel Conventional CCD Light Photodiode B Control signal Charge transmission path Fujifilm s Super CCD represents a comprehensive approach to improved imaging performance not only by capturing higher resolu tions but also by enhancing each of the other various factors that com prise image quality What makes this new sensor technology unique are octagonal Shaped photodiodes in an interwoven array that maximizes the size and light gathering ability of each pixel This configuration boosts sensitivity improves S N ratio and greatly increases dynamic range producing digital images with richer true to life colors and sparking clarity The interwoven pixel arrangement also makes possible the
13. on the FinePix S2 Pro allows easy connection to any TV for display and inspection of your images Nikon F Mount lens compatibility i Nikkor lenses have won unanimous acclaim from professional photogra phers worldwide The Nikon F mount in the FinePix S2 Pro now offers digital photogra phers access to this Same renowned line of optics The camera accepts all AF Nikkor lenses including AF D AF G and latest AF S type professional optics and most manual Al and AI S Nikkor lenses Please note that not all lenses may offer all functions See compatibility table at the right Exposure Compensation Hot Shoe Mode Dial Button Lens Release Top Deck Panel Shutter Button Button Flash Flash Exposure AF Assist Pop Up Compensation Illuminator Button Button Self Timer Lamp Release Mode Red Eye a Switch Reduction Synchronizing Full TTL flash capabilities So that you ll never be without the benefits of flash photography the FinePix S2 Pro includes a manually operated built in pop 5 E up flash guide number Fiz np ih 12 Flash features include slow sync red eye reduction forced flash and various other options The camera is also equipped with an hot shoe for a clip on flash as well as a synchro terminal for controlling one or more external flashes The maximum TTL sync shutter speed is 1 125 second Extended battery life i Engineered for low power consumption the FinePix S2 Pro is capable of taking up t
14. or DL123A Dimension 141 5 W x 131 0 H x 79 5 D mm 5 6 W x 5 2 H x 3 1 D in Weight Approx 760g 27 oz without batteries and lens Included accessories CD ROM USB Driver FinePix Viewer RAW File Converter LE Photoshop Elements USB cable IEEE1394 cable Video cable Shoulder strap Body cap Eye piece cap LCD cover 4x AA alkaline batteries 2x CR123A Lithium batteries Owner s manual Software Installation manual Optional accessories Hyper Utility Software HS S2 USB Driver FinePix Viewer RAW File Converter EX Raw File Converter EX software processes CCD RAW data to full 16 bit TIFF RGB files without any loss of original tonality and provides a variety of adjustable image control and compensation parameters for data conversion Camera Shooting Software FinePix S2 Pro Shooting Driver AC power adapter AC 5VH 5V HS SmartMedia Cards MG 4S MG 8S MG 16SW MG 32SW MG 64SW MG 128SW Floppy Disk Adapter FD A2 PC Card Adapter PC AD3 Image Memory Card Reader DM R1 IEEE1394 interface Image Memory Card Reader SM R2 USB interface Lens Compatibility Chart Types of CPU lenses and other usable lenses accessories Lens accessories G type AF Nikkor AF S AF I Nikkor D type AF Nikkor Focus mode Manual with electronic rangefinder Exposure mode Any mode Manual Other than Metering system Centre Weighted Spot Matrix 3D 10 10 segment seg
15. ous Servo AF Manual focus M Focus Tracking automatically activated in subject s status in Single Servo AF S or Continuous Servo AF C Auto focus TTL phase detection Detection range EV 1 to EV 19 ISO 100 equivalent at normal temperature Focus area One of five focus areas can be selected AF Area mode Single Area AF Dynamic AF Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority is available Ready light Lights up when flash fully charged with built in flash Blinks for 3 sec for full output warning Accessory shoe Standard SO type with hot shoe contact Sync contact Ready light contact TTL auto flash contact Monitor contact GND Safety lock provided Self timer 20sec O SEC D SE 2 Sec LCD panel Shutter speed Exposure Compensation value Aperture top panel Display Exposure compensation Flash exposure compensation Auto exposure bracketing Bracketing bar graphs Custom flexible program Flash sync mode AF area mode Focus area Battery power Video output NTSC USA Canada model or PAL European model Interface USB for data storage IEEE1394 for data storage and shooting Audio recording Voice memo mode Sync contact X contact flash synchronization up to 1 125 sec Power source 4 x AA type batteries Alkaline Ni MH batteries can be used Manganese batteries cannot be used or AC power adapter for image handling system 2 x 3V Lithium batteries CR123A
16. s accept both SmartMedia and Microdrive Sensitivities equivalent to ISO 100 160 a 200 400 800 and 1600 allow optimum Trum A p image quality in all situations i pee Shutter speeds are selectable from 1 4000 to 30 seconds High speed five area AF system delivers quick accurate focus 1 8 inch low temperature polysilicon TFT LCD monitor provides 100 frame coverage Continuous Shooting mode captures up to 7 frames at a speed of 2 frames per second for all file formats fo ENES Convenient Voice Memo function is Freon available at all times 7 Pro aA FinePix Sample images in this brochure were taken with the FinePix S2 Pro Excepting product shots At the heart of the FinePix S2 Pro The 3rd Generation Super CCD The FinePix S2 Pro owes its exceptional imag oa aar ing performance to Fujifilm s newly developed 23 0 x 15 5mm 3rd Generation Super CCD sensor With 6 17 million effective pixels delivering an unprecedented 4256 x 2848 12 1 million recording pixels FinePix Pro a E Mae the FinePix S2 Pro offers twice the image size of its predecessor FinePix S1 Pro and far more recording pixels than any other SLR digital camera available today As important as it is this two fold improvement in definition is only part of the story The 3rd Generation Super CCD s new sensor technology together with a State of the art image processing algorithm LSI reduces n
17. w FUJIFILM I amp l iImaging amp Information SUPER CCD DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix 2 oe ital Tools for the imagination N aN Fine mode Manual exposure mode 4256 x 2848 pixels 1 125 sec F6 7 ISO 100 equivalent Photo by Hisayoshi Osawa Trt NEW PROFESSIONAL CHOICE IN DIGITAL PERFORM ANCE AND VERS ATILITY The challenge to design a digital SLR capable of meeting the rapidly rising expectations of today s professional photographers and then surpassing them The answer the Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Built upon the enviable legacy of its predecessor the FinePix S1 Pro Fujifilm s new flagship digital SLR further raises the bar for image quality and resolution color fidelity and all around performance The result is a professional tool that will expand your horizons whether in the studio or on location and a powerful solution for the working photographer who demands the state of the art in quality and versatility Newly developed 23 0 x 15 5mm Super CCD ensures unsurpassed image quality 6 17 million effective pixels yield ultra high quality images of 4256 x 2848 12 1 million recording pixels SLR design with Nikon F mount accepts a full range of Nikkor lenses Dual IEEE 1394 FireWire and USB 1 1 interfaces allow convenient data transfer Uncompressed CCD RAW and TIFF RGB and compressed JPEG file formats are user selectable Dual Media Slot
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