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Approximately two years after the release of the popular Fujifilm S3 Pro, it seemed that it was the end of the popular DSLR line. Then in spring of 2007, the Fujifilm S5 Pro stepped into the market and took the world by storm. Announced in 2006, it took almost a year for the launch of the Fujifilm S5 Pro.

Not quite like Nikon
For a time, most Fujifilm DSLR camera models were loosely based on the Nikon D200. This was all before the Fujifilm S5 Pro stepped in. However, it still does share some similarities. More obvious than not, the Fujifilm S5 Pro is a Nikon D200 except that it has a Super CCD sensor and a Fuji processor. What this means is that the Fujifilm S5 Pro has the advantage of using a camera body that is superior in design much like the Nikon D200. The body design is weather-sealed with a chassis made of magnesium alloy, it employs the latest generation focus, has flash and metering systems, better shutter and viewfinder and is compatible with a variety of lenses out in the market. The Fujifilm S5 Pro is now also the first Fuji SLR that is worthy of the digital generation. Why? Again, previous models were loosely based on Nikon film cameras. Its design is now almost original with better button placements compared to previous models and it has a new processor and a better sensor.

The improvements
While the S3 Pro was popular because of the quality of pictures it captured and not speed, the Fujifilm S5 pro was designed to answer the issues that slowed down S3 Pro sales. However, the camera still was popular among photographers who were willing to sacrifice certain features. The Fujifilm S5 Pro is still quite affordable and is only slightly cheaper than the Nikon D200; only now, the Fujifilm S5 Pro has a lot of better features installed into its body. This includes an improved Super CCD SR Pro with an optimized low-pass filter, an RP Processor Pro with two cycles of noise reduction, six preset Dynamic Range settings, better Nikon lens compatibility, a RAW and JPEG dual-save mode, and an 11-point AF sensor with improved focusing speed. The camera is also noticeably lighter and sports moisture-proof and dust-proof seals. It also now allows you to check focusing for up to 30 seconds live view in either color or monochromatic settings. The ever-popular face detection technology can also be found in the new Fujifilm S5 Pro.

With all these improvements and new features, the Fujifilm S5 Pro stands out as one of Fujis finest digital offerings. The Fujifilm S5 Pro is the perfect successor for the S3 Pro and seems that it can hold on its own without having to stick too close to the traditional Nikon design. Potential buyers of the S3 Pro can now look forward and make a sure decision with the Fujifilm S5 Pro. This is definitely one super camera that takes Fuji to greater heights in the DSLR industry, perhaps a step up that Fuji hopefully will follow up with succeeding models.