The PhotographyBLOG website has posted a review of the Fujifilm S5 Pro digital SLR.

They say the image quality is very good, especially in the noise response at high ISO levels:

Overall the Fujifilm S5 Pro displayed an amazing lack of noise with regard to its images –– delivering a performance at ISO 1600 that would be comparable to that from lesser cameras at ISO 400, with ISO 3200 equivalent to the kind of results normally seen at ISO 800. Which means, if you’re indeed shooting in low light without flash, as most social photographers worth their salt prefer working these days, the Fujifilm S5 Pro is capable of delivering results that are bang ‘on the money’.

At the same time, they point out that the S5 Pro’s claim of 12 megapixels isn’t entirely accurate, although they figure that the target audience for the camera — which is apparently mostly wedding photographers — don’t mind, since they don’t need gigantic enlargements from the camera.

The review doesn’t really mention any negative points whatsoever, and concludes by saying that this is as close as the reviewer has ever come to giving a camera a perfect 5-star review:

Something stopped me from giving the Fujifilm S5 Pro the full five stars –– always leave ‘em wanting more I say — but it comes as close as any DSLR I’ve tested. I found it a pleasure to shoot with, even if it is a little unwieldy compared with the Olympus E-410s and Nikon D40xs of this world, which would still be a better bet for the keen amateur trading up from a compact. Still, the Fujifilm S5 Pro is a very capable performer, Fujifilm has obviously listened well to the wants and needs of its chosen market and, being one of a kind, if that chosen market is yours, look no further.

As always, be sure to check out their full review for all of the details and sample photos.