
Fujifilm has launched the Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro, due to be
available in 'early 2007'. The S5 Pro features the same SuperCCD SR
design sensor although now called 'SR Pro', it features 6.17 million
'S photodiodes' (normal DR) and 6.17 million 'R photodiodes'
(highlight DR) for a total photodiode count of 12.34 million. Other
prominent improvements are the new body and all that includes;
better AF, i-TTL flash, metering, and Lithium-Ion battery. Other
changes include better DR control, up to ISO 3200 sensitivity and
LAN / WiFi accessories. The FinePix S5 Pro will also introduce one
particularly sought-after feature; the ability to record jpeg and
RAW files simultaneously to the card. Keeping in mind the artistic
whims of photographers, The FinePix S5 Pro will give the user much
greater control over the unique image parameters that its technology
provides. Six stepped dynamic range settings between 100% (normal
dynamic range) and 400% (dynamic range expanded by two stops) will
enable the photographer to achieve exactly the tonal feel to their
images that they want.