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Fuji FinePix S1 Pro (from 2000)

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1	500	Wed September 24, 2008

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100% of reviewers	$170.00	10.0

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Description:	3.54 mega pixel SuperCCD makes up to 3024x2016 image files Absolutely beautiful color! Fantastic low light performance Uses most older Nikon F mount lenses Exceptional exposure control flexibility
Keywords:	Fuji FinePix S1 Pro Digital SLR camera (from 2000)
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spystyle

Former Camel

Registered: April 2008
Location: Maine, USA
Posts: 3096

Review Date: Wed September 24, 2008

Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: $170.00 | Rating: 10

Pros:	Big (for big hands), bright viewfinder, Nikon lens compatibility.
Cons:	Big (if you are little), won't meter manual focus lenses (if you like glass that is 30 years old)

This old beauty is from the year 2000, and when you can find it it's only about $175

It is based on the Nikon N60 body. It has a Nikon "F mount" (lens mount).

It is autofocusing

It has a shutter speed ranging from 1/2000 seconds to 30 seconds.

ISO ranging from 320-1600.

Built in exposure metering and pop-up flash.

3.1 megapixel sensor.

Man I love this camera!

I never knew how great this "pro" camera was until I pitted it against a "prosumer" dSLR.

It is big (excellent for big hands, I am 6'1" tall). Comparatively the new "prosumer" dSLRs are small, not good for big fellas.

It has a big bright viewfinder. Comparatively the new "prosumer" dSLR's viewfinders are tiny and dim.

This camera can use a whole host of amazing and affordable Nikon AF lenses.

This camera is renown for it's low light performance. I can put an f/1.8 lens on this rig and shoot in any practical light with no flash. I like that

Here are some sample pics I made with inexpensive old Nikon glass.

I would heartily recommend this camera with some old Japanese manufactured Nikon AF lenses any day of the week! I give it an A+ for the price. It's a real "Pro" camera - better than a "prosumer" camera.

Cons :

If you are a little person and want a tiny camera this is NOT the one for you! It's a big one

If you need more than 3.1 MP better pass on this rig.

If you get a kick out of manual focus lenses from more than 25 years ago this camera is not for you! It won't meter the old manual focus lenses. For that you'd need a Canon.

That's all the cons I can think of. I totally dig this camera and it will always be in my family (I'll never sell it even when I upgrade).

Cheers,
Craig