Fuji FinePix S2 Pro Professional Digital Camera [6.1MP] - Body Only + Battery Kit + 1GB MicroDrive

The FinePix S2 Pro boasts the newly-developed 3rd generation of Fujifilm’s Super CCD sensor. The sensor, which has 6.17 million effective pixels and is capable of producing 12.1 million (4,256 x 2,848) recorded pixels for pictures with stunning colour and detail that are designed to please even the most demanding professional photographer.

The FinePix S2 Pro also features a CCD Raw mode, which delivers the image before it has been processed by the camera’s internal algorithmic settings, thereby liberating professional photographers to experiment with their photographs as they see fit.

Already renowned for its class-leading colour reproduction, high sensitivity and low noise, the latest incarnation of Fujifilm’s unique technology offers a wider range of sensitivity (from 100-1600 ISO) and, through Fujifilm’s new Noise Reduction Technology, even lower levels of noise. From light location work to high-speed sports and action photography the ability to shoot at up to 1600 ISO without the worry of noise causing significant degradation to the image has profound benefits for all professionals.

The FinePix S2 Pro features a host of cutting edge camera functions and has a Nikon F mount that is fully compatible with all Nikkor AF-D lenses, including the latest AF-S type professional optics.

For total flexibility, the S2 Pro has a variety of high-end photographic controls, including four shooting modes (single frame, continuous, preview and multiple exposure), four exposure modes (multi-programmed AE, shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE and manual exposure control. In addition, there are nine modes for white balance.

The FinePix S2 Pro can record images at four resolutions (4,256 x 2,848, 3,024 x 2,016, 2,304 x 1,536 and 1,440 x 960 pixels) and in three file formats (TIFF-RGB, CCD-Raw and JPEG). Captured images can be viewed on the camera’s 1.8-inch low-temperature polysilicon TFT monitor with 100% frame coverage.

A special voice annotation feature allows the attachment of 30-second voice notes to each photo, which enables the busy photographer to track and describe a large portfolio of images.

Despite the high specification and resolution the FinePix S2 Pro still offers superb value for money. High end features such as FireWire (IEEE1394) connectivity, IBM Microdrive compatibility, CCD-Raw and TIFF modes mean the FinePix S2 Pro offers similar levels of specification to competitive models costing thousands of pounds more. Add to this the stunning high resolution, low noise and class-leading colour reproduction produced by the Super CCD sensor and results in a very compelling professional camera.