FujiFilm S2 Pro manual Cutting-edge capabilities for the demanding pro

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 S2 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 ⋅ 2848, 3024 ⋅ 2016, 2304 ⋅ 1536 and 1440 ⋅ 960 pixels. At each resolution users have a choice of three file formats: CCD-RAW, TIFF-RGB and JPEG.

For the first time in a FinePix digital camera, the FinePix 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 “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 mechanical Manual focus (M) mode. The two AF area modes provide tailor-made focusing for virtually any situation.

•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.

•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 ⋅ 2848 pixels, 1/1000 sec., F4.0, ISO 200 equivalent

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