The Philosophy:
Intuitive Operation for the Creative Professional
Dynamic range
customization option
High-speed five-area AF system
The entirely new Dynamic Range Customizing
function allows you to select a dynamic range
setting of Auto or Manual (100%, 230%, 400%),
optimizing response for any specific subject or
shooting conditions. Creative use of this function
lets you capture high-contrast images or subtle
scenes with smooth gradation from highlights
through shadows.
Five area autofocus sensors provide wide cover-
age along both the horizontal and vertical axes
of the frame – ideal for fast, creative composition.
Alternatively you can designate any of the five
sensors as primary focus point, allowing highly
effective action and sequence photography.
Accurate exposure and control
• D-TTL flash control system
The FinePix S3 Pro gives you a choice of three
TTL metering modes (3D–10 Matrix, Center-
weighted, Spot), guaranteeing accurate exposure
in virtually any light. And the innovative D-TTL
flash control system, compatible with Nikon DX
Type Speedlights, makes it easy to take balanced
fill-flash pictures even under the most complex
lighting conditions.
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High-speed continuous shooting
Virtual film-simulation function
The FinePix S3 Pro processes even the largest
image files with remarkable speed. The high-
speed continuous shooting mode lets you take up
to 12 consecutive shots at 2.5 frames/sec. (at
Dinamic range STD mode, JPEG format), even at
the largest file size.
Also new with the FinePix S3 Pro is a unique
Film-image Simulating Mode, allowing you to
select a specific type of image quality just as
you previously would have chosen a type of film
depending on subject and shooting conditions.
Film simulation F1 mode:
Yields smooth, extended
tonality, faithful color reproduction, and natural-
looking skin tones. This setting is specifically
optimized for portrait photography.
Film simulation F2 mode:
Simulates the highly sa-
turated color and impact of such popular profes-
sional-use films as Fujichrome films. This setting
is ideal for landscape and nature photography.
CCD-RAW, 1/4 sec., f/8, ISO 100 equivalent
• Complete exposure versatility
With four modes for controlling aperture and
shutter speed, the FinePix S3 Pro offers com-
plete exposure versatility, no matter what your
style of shooting.
Auto-Multi program:
Works with any of the
FinePix S3 Pro’s metering modes, including 3D
Matrix Metering, to provide the quickest and
simplest autoexposure.
Shutter-priority Auto:
Allows you to select any shut-
ter speed between 1/4000-second to 30 seconds.
Aperture-priority Auto:
Ideal for times when your
first concern is controlling depth of field.
Manual:
Lets you freely set both the shutter
speed and aperture.
