Super CCD Delivers Even
Higher Image Quality
Resolution was once widely held to be direct-
ly proportional to the number of photodiodes
on a CCD. We now know that the relation-
ship is not so simple. There are many other
factors that determine the image quality
including a camera’s optic system and image
processing. Our answer is the Super CCD
designed to improve total quality of images.
The octagonal-
shaped photodiodes of
the Super CCD give a
larger pixel size than con-
ventional CCDs, while the
interwoven arrangement
allows them to be more
densely packed. The
Super CCD is thus able
to increase both horizon-
tal and vertical resolution.
By using unique signal
processing that performs
12-bit A/D conversion,
our Super CCD offers
high resolution along with other attributes
that are just as crucial to image quality
including high sensitivity, high S/N, a wide
dynamic range, linear color gradation, accu-
rate color reproduction, and high-speed
responsiveness. By balancing all of these
factors that have an impact on image quali-
ty, we have created a camera that offers
super-high resolution far exceeding all that
have come before.
The FinePix S1 Pro employs a larger
3.4-megapixel, 23.3
×
15.6 mm sized Super
CCD image sensor, newly developed for this
camera. The combination of the enlarged
pixel size through the use of octagonal-
shaped photodiodes and the larger size of
the Super CCD captures a great deal of light,
resulting in superior image sensing capability
and ultrahigh resolution image files with up tp
6.13 million pixels (3,040
×
2,016 pixels).
By taking full advantage of the new
Super CCD, the Fine Pix S1 Pro delivers
professional image quality with high resolu-
tion, linear tonality from highlights to shad-
ows, well-balanced color reproduction, low
noise even in shadows, and no blur caused
by camera shake.
High-Speed Response
FinePix S1 Pro includes a special IC chip
developed by Fujifilm. This chip, known as
an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated
Circuit), controls a wide variety of the cam-
era’s features including image processing.
Thanks to the chip’s onboard RISC-CPU, it
can rapidly execute all of the features
demanded by digital cameras.
This ASIC along with the built-in buffer
memory allows FinePix S1 Pro to rapidly
shoot images. Unlike other digital SLR cam-
eras, it has a quick shot feature that allows
shooting at 0.7 second intervals. It also pro-
vides high-speed continuous shooting at
1.5 frames/second (for up to five frames).
Control over Shooting Settings
On the back of FinePix S1 Pro you will find
an LCD monitor for checking the images
you shot and a backlit LCD display for con-
firming and changing camera settings.
• LCD monitor
The FinePix S1 Pro sports a 2-inch color
LCD monitor that is easy to see even
when outdoors. This monitor employs a
low-temperature polysilicon TFT that deliv-
ers high-resolution images with 200,000
pixels, and it can be used to playback and
check images as soon as you shoot them.
A Playback zoom function allows enlarge-
ment of images for precise checking. The
camera also provides a Multi-image
Playback (4-frame and 9-frame) function
for easily finding the shot you want on the
LCD monitor as well as an Automatic
Playback function that automatically plays
back all the shots you have taken.
• Backlit dot matrix LCD
A backlit dot matrix LCD helps you check
and change camera settings quickly. Using
the function button, you can set seven
modes of white balance and four steps of
sensitivity (equivalent to ISO 320/400/800/
1600) to fit the lighting conditions, four
modes of image qualities, and three modes
of pixel resolutions. And by switching the
display, you can freely adjust settings to fit
the state of your subject, shooting condi-
tions, and the intended outcome. These
additional settings include four types of color
density, three levels of sharpness, three lev-
els of contrast, and multiple exposure.
In addition to camera settings, the LCD
also displays the date, remaining battery
power, and the number of shots taken.
• Histogram indication
The LCD monitor can be used to display a
histogram (indicates the image’s bright-
ness pattern, red range, blue range and
green range) for checking the captured
images before you decide to store them
on to media. This enables on-the-spot
confirmation of exposure, from highlights
to shadows, and color range, both of
which are hard to evaluate only from the
image on the LCD monitor.
USB Interface
The front of FinePix S1 Pro sports a USB
interface. This makes possible the high-
speed transfer of large amounts of image
data stored on the memory card to a PC.
Using the dedicated software, you can even
control the camera setting and remote
shooting from your PC. In addition to a DC
power-input socket, this interface section
also includes an Audio/Video port that can
be connected with a TV on which you can
check your images.
Dual Media Slots
In addition to a slot for the super-thin and
compact SmartMedia™ storage cards,
FinePix S1 Pro also offers a CompactFlash™
card type I/II (including IBM Microdrive™)
slot. You can even have both types of
media in their respective slots and select on
which one you want to store each image
you shoot.
B a c k P a n e l I m a g e
D o t M a t r i x L C D D i s p l a y E x a m p l e s
S t a r t U p
S e t U p 1
S e t U p 2
P r e v i e w
Conventional 1/2 inch CCD
PROFESSIONAL QUALITY FROM SIMPLER OPERATIONS
Preview screen on/off
Custom white balance
Selection of TIFF RGB/YC mode
Selection of image storage media
Self timer
Auto power off
Frame no. memory setting
PC mode
Beep sound during operation
Language select (Japanese/English)
Date/Time
System reset
Wider dynamic
range
Images with clearer
highlights and shadows
Highly detailed images
Faithful color
reproduction
Images with colors that look
just like the subject
High sensitivity
High resolution
Images with no noise, even in shadows,
and no blurring due to camera shake
Linear tonality
High S/N
Smooth image tones
throughout
Clear images
with low noise
1. White balance
2. Sensitivity
3. Quality
4. Number of pixels
1. Recording
2. Cancel
3. Histogram
4. Color/Gray Scale
P l a y b a c k
O
t
h
e
r
S e t t i n g s
1. Histogram
2. Delete
3. Protect
4. DPOF
1. Color
2. Gradation
3. Sharpness
4. Multiple exposure
Hi mode (TIFF-RGB) 3,040
×
2,016 pixels, 1/750 sec, f/11.0, ISO 400 equivalent
Hi mode (TIFF-RGB) 3,040
×
2,016 pixels, 1/60 sec,
f/11.0, ISO 320 equivalent
1/2 inch
CCD
135 film
APS film (H type)
