FUJIX Digital Card Cameras
D S - 5 0 5 A
D S - 5 1 5 A
D I G I T A L S L R s F O R T H E C O N N O I S S E U R
All pictures in this brochure were taken with a DS-505A/DS-515A.
Can a digital camera make you forget it’s digital?
Naturally.
How did we raise digital quality to a new level?
Every which way.
Can digital images bring people closer?
By all means.
Uncompromised Quality
Expert Handling
The Digital Dimension
Integration and Innovation
System Configuration
Image quality depends on the number of pix-
els in a digital camera’s CCD, but more pix-
els lead to problems with data handling—
except with the DS-505A/DS-515A. To over-
come this difficulty, Fujifilm selected a 1.3
million-pixel CCD. The CCD is a 2/3-inch type
with a Vacancy Transfer (VT) array—resolu-
Digital Color Printer
NC-500
SCSI
SCSI
FUJIX IMAGE MEMORY
CARD HG-15
TV monitor
CR-500 PC Card Reader
Computer
NTSC/PAL
The DS-505A/DS-515A viewfinder
shows virtually the entire shooting area.
Digital Color Printer
Pictrography 3000/4000
Consistency Is by Design
tion that’s very close to the line density of
high-definition TV. Equally important, the pix-
els are square, so there’s no conversion
when you input your images to a PC. We’ve
also developed High Data-Compression
Technologies that speed up data handling
without affecting image quality.
Since a CCD has a narrower exposure lati-
tude than 35 mm film, adjusting the expo-
sure was often a problem until Fujifilm
found the solution. Our pioneering con-
denser optics system has its own aper-
ture, so it can control the exposure elec-
tronically with absolute precision. That way
you can concentrate on taking great pic-
tures without worrying about exposure
adjustments, even when you change from
one F-mount lens to another.
At the heart of any digital camera is its CCD
image sensor—and that is why the high-
performance DS-505A and DS-515A are earning
the respect of demanding professionals.
Smaller Files, Faster Transmission
The DS-505A and DS-515A use Fujifilm’s
Easy, Quick Reviewing
Studio work requires one preview after
It Works the Way You Do
With the DS-505A/DS-515A in your hands, Your photographs can’t be any better
what you see is what you get. Fujifilm’s
original condenser optics system directs
almost all the light to the CCD, so 98% of of the acclaimed F-mount Nikkor lenses
the scene in the real-image viewfinder is
recorded—a vast improvement over the
limited shooting area of the other SLR-
type digital cameras. Simply use the lens
of your choice, and compose just as you
do with a 35 mm SLR.
Cause for Confidence
Computer with
DS-505A/DS-515A
Image memory card
internal card reader
own High Data-Compression Technologies another, and news photographers know
to record images in the JPEG format. Not there’s not a minute to spare when they’re
only do they follow an international stand- up against a deadline. Those are two good
ard, but the file size is held to only
160 KB—without sacrificing quality. And,
of course, smaller files mean less time
spent transmitting data.
than your lens. That’s why the DS-505A
and DS-515A are compatible with many
Data transmission
over public telephone lines
reasons to use the unique analog video
output terminal for checking images before
and after shooting. It’s the easy way to
eliminate the need for time-consuming
data transfer and display on a PC.
The other SLR-type digital cameras
have a much more limited shooting
area.
from Nikon. Not only can you count on
professional quality, but composing is
natural since the condenser optics sys-
tem creates a field of view matched to
the focal length.
Pure Performance
The DS-505A and DS-515A have an RGB
color filter with an S/N ratio far superior to
that of a complementary color filter. Even
the intense reds of a flower are rendered
with incredible accuracy, while the gray
tones of a suit remain unaffected.
DS-505A/DS-515A
Only the Best Is Good Enough
After inputting your images from the cam-
era to your PC, just connect a full-color
printer from Fujifilm for the ultrahigh quality compliant PC card for storage. Available in
you want in your digital photography.
Our Pictrography 3000 and 4000
employ an unprecedented silver-halide
photographic process to create up to
16.7 million colors in 256 gradations
for each CMY. And the NC-500 Thermo-
Autochrome (TA) printer delivers photo-
The Storage Medium for Today
The DS-505A and DS-515A use an ATA-
The Ideal Balance
Unequaled Speed, Uncommon Results
When every moment counts, you can
depend on your Fujix digital SLR to come
through for you. The DS-515A uses an
The Auto White Balance mode is so pre-
cise that you’ll capture the subtleties of
just about any subject, whether you’re
shooting portraits or products. From sun-
light and city canyons to twilight and studio
shots, just select the appropriate setting,
and the balance will be optimized automati-
cally. There’s also a six-step Manual mode
when you want complete creative control.
And if you’re working in changing natural
light or artificial light, you can adjust the
color temperature from 3000K to 8000K.
Pushing the Limits
The DS-505A and DS-515A raise the
effective ISO to an ultrahigh 3200. The
key is the condenser optics system which innovative recording system to deliver an
delivers more light to the CCD—and that
means greater sensitivity. With this extra
performance, you’re ready for shooting in records continuously at one frame per
dim light, or you can switch to a faster
shutter speed for action photography.
5 MB and 15 MB versions, our HG Series
cards combine high capacity with data
recording as fast as one frame per second.
Right from the Start
The optical system’s low-pass filter can
save you the headaches that come with
color noise—the metallic look of red, yel-
low and blue specks glittering in the high-
lights. Even after the time-consuming
task of curing these defects with com-
puter processing, the results usually
aren’t completely satisfactory. But
Other digital camera
incredible three frames per second in a
series of seven shots, while the DS-505A
Simplified Data Handling, Too
Fujifilm’s dedicated SD-D5 Photoshop™
plug-in simplifies working with numerous
Effective ISO 3200 adds up to better results than you
might have thought possible in action photography
with a digital camera.
Condenser Optics System
second. To ensure that you always have
the power you need, add the optional
rechargeable battery for up to 1,000
shots from a single charge.
Exposure sensor
Viewfinder
realistic results with a pioneering process files and large quantities of data. You can
based on paper that colors itself.
display a number of images simultaneously
in the Index format and then choose only
the ones you want, just as you do with a
contact print. You can also show the shoot-
ing date, exposure conditions and other
information to decide if you want to save it.
Quick-return mirror
Focal plane
Low-pass filter
Simply connect the DS-505A/DS-515A to a TV or a portable
with our low-pass filter, you won’t be
bothered, because it prevents these
problems during shooting.
LCD monitor, and you can check an image immediately, even
before it’s recorded. (The monitor is not included, and the
image on the monitor is synthesized.)
Optical compression
system
Optical lens
TTL exposure sensor
Image on CCD
AF optical system
Shutter
The DS-505A and DS-515A are compatible with a
wide range of F-mount lenses from Nikon.
Since images are saved in Fujifilm’s
EXIF format—which conforms to
the JPEG and TIFF-YC standards—
there won’t be any problems with
compatibility.
Use the DS-515A to capture all the action with Continuous Mode shooting as fast as three frames per second.
All pictures in this brochure were taken with a DS-505A/DS-515A.
SPECIFICATIONS
FUJIX DIGITAL CARD CAMERA DS-505A/DS-515A
Format
SLR Digital Card Camera
Lens mount
Focus modes
Exposure control
Shutter control
Nikon F-mount
Auto/manual
Programmed auto/aperture priority/shutter priority/manual modes
Electronically controlled focal plane shutter Manual: 1/2,000–1/8 sec, Auto: 1/2,000–1/2 sec,
Flash Sync: 1/250 sec (max.)
Aperture
F=6.7~38, Set in the Internal Condenser Optics
Exposure compensation
Finder
1/4 EV step/±2 EV max.
Optical Finder/Frame coverage; virtually 100% of actual picture area, Viewing magnification; 0.72X
Continuous film advance
CCD
3 frames/sec up to 7 frames (DS-515A),1 frame/sec* (DS-505A)
2/3-inch,1.3 million-pixel (1,280 x 1,000) CCD
ISO 800/3200 modes
*When using Image Memory Card HG-15
Effective ISO
White balance
File size
Auto/manual (6-step) modes
1,280 x 1,000 pixels, 24-bit color
ATA Type I or II, Flash
Storage medium
Data compression
Number of frames
JPEG standard
Min. number of frames per
Image quality
mode
Image compression
ratio
Data size
per frame
HG-5
(5 MB)
HG-15
(15 MB)
HI
Non-compression
Approx. 2.45 MB
Approx. 640 KB
Approx. 320 KB
Approx. 160 KB
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5
FINE
1/4
1/8
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43
84
NORMAL
BASIC
15
29
1/16
Output
Video output: NTSC/PAL
Power source
Dimensions
Weight**
Dedicated NiCd battery/External power supply
164 x 140 x 120 mm (DS-505A), 164 x 160 x 120 mm (DS-515A)
Approx. 1.65 kg (DS-505A),1.85 kg (DS-515A)
**Includes battery without Iens
ACCESSORIES
PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT
FUJIX Image Memory Card HG-15/HG-5
(Format: ATA Type I, Flash)
FUJIX PC Card Reader CR-500
Card slot
• No. 1: ATA Type I / II / III
• No. 2: ATA Type I / II
2 slots
FUJIX Power Supply Kit PK-D5
• FUJIX AC Power Adaptor AC-D5............................(1)
• FUJIX Rechargeable Battery Pack BP-D5..............(1)
Interface
SCSI-2 (Full pitch 50P x 2)
Approx. 3 MB/sec
Data transfer rate
Dimensions
Weight
FUJIX Rechargeable Battery Pack BP-D5
FUJIX Carrying Case LC-D5
60 (W) x 123 (H) x 271 (D) mm
Approx.1.2 kg
FUJIX Slave Adaptor SA-D5
(Automatically synchronizes the shutter release
The CR-500 includes driver software for Macintosh® and Windows®.
of the DS-505A/515A with an external flash.)
FUJIX DIGITAL CARD CAMERA
FUJIX DS Camera Plug-in Module for Photoshop SD-D5
DS-515A
(High-speed continuous shooting)
(Includes Macintosh® version and Windows® version in a package.)
Adobe Photoshop™ is a trademark of Adobe Systems Inc.
®
Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
®
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
All pictures in this brochure were taken with a DS-505A/DS-515A.
The images were processed, and Fujifilm’s pre-press system was
used for output.
FUJI PHOTO FILM CO., LTD.
26-30, NISHIAZABU 2-CHOME, MINATO-KU, TOKYO 106, JAPAN
© 1996 Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.
Ref. No. EB-614E (SK·96·12·DT·DN) Printed in Japan
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