Retro Fun - Fuji Finepix S2 Pro

[Andrew L (gryphon1911)]

Got this just because.   I've always liked the CCD sensors and have wanted to experiment with the Fuji Super CCD ever since it was released.

 

I'm a fan of the overall camera design and feel.  Only had a chance to play around with some test shots in JPG mode.  RAW files will be next.

I picked up a Nikon 28-70/3.5-4.5D to use with it.  Sensing out the options for a possible better optic in the future...but this will do for now.

 

The Camera:

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The OOC JPG with a slight Lightroom tweaking to exposure and sharpening.

 

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[Dallas]

Wow, that’s a proper relic! I remember these being quite desirable, especially since Nikon’s D1 was like unobtainium at the time. 

[Andrew L (gryphon1911)]

Yeah, I remember in my area both being relatively hard to find and expensive.   Got this S2 Pro for $100...definitely worth some experimentation now.

[Andrew L (gryphon1911)]

Went out and shot RAW on this retro beauty today.

Exposure and cropping post processing done in Lightroom Classic, then did final noise and sharpening in Topaz Sharpen AI.

 

I will be shooting this camera in RAW from now on and may even keep an eye out for some good deals on a better lens, although the 28-70/3.5-4.5D I'm using is doing rather well, all things considered.

 

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[Dallas]

Nothing wrong with that old girl. $100 bargain!

[Andrew L (gryphon1911)]

Alright - another experiment.  

 

Shot in B/W mode

Fine file size and 4256 resolution (12mp upres)

Tone = hard

Sharpness = Hard

 

even though I had these settings, to my surprise the black and white points were pulled in toward the center much more than I thought.

Did some Lightroom to tweak exposure some, straighten, crop and added grain between +40 and +60.

 

Still using that Nikon 28-70/3.5-4.5 D!!

 

Enjoy!

 

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[Andrew L (gryphon1911)]

More play, but with a different lens this time.  Found a what looked like a brand new Nikon 55-200/4.5-5.6 VR II at the local camera store used.

 

Just a little back yard testing.

 

DxO Filmpack 6 for the monochromes and Nik Analog Efex Pro for the color image.  Shot RAW and processed in lightroom, sharpening in Topaz Sharpen AI.

 

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[Andrew L (gryphon1911)]

With the Nikon 18-70/3.5-4.5

 

RAW processed in Lightroom and Topaz Sharpen AI

 

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[Dallas]

I like the processing. It lends a mysterious air to the imagery. 

[Andrew L (gryphon1911)]

While I find the images normally acceptable, I often find myself looking for ways to creatively express myself and the scene. 
 

i find that the post processing tools I’ve found give me a good base to start and can tweak from there. 
 

i think it allows my images to stand out just a little bit. 

[Andrew L (gryphon1911)]

Shot again with B/W mode, TONE = HARD, SHARP = HARD but this time at 3024 (6mp) resolution and the Nikon 18-70/3.5-4.5

A little tweak here and there with the Lightroom for exposure and this is what I got!

 

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[crowecg]

Interesting - at web resolutions you can't see any limitations to this set up.

[Andrew L (gryphon1911)]

Color JPG with a little bit of Lightroom post processing and also run some through DxO Filmpack 6 or Nik Analog Efex.

S2 Pro was partnered with the Nikkor 35mm f/1.8 G.

 

Part 1

 

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[Andrew L (gryphon1911)]

Part 2 with the Nikkor 35mm f/1.8 G

 

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[Dallas]

Great photography, Andrew. 

 

Tell me, how did you find fresh batteries for this camera? Are they easily available?