FujiFilm DS-505A, DS-515A User Manual

DIGITAL SLRs FOR THE CONNOISSEUR

FUJIX Digital Card Cameras

DS-505A
DS-515A

All pictures in this brochure were taken with a DS-505A/DS-515A.

Digital photography comes into its own.

It takes only a few moments to forget everything you’ve heard about
digital photography.

Just mount a Nikon F-mount lens and take several shots with the Fujix
Digital Card Camera DS-505A or DS-515A. The first surprise will be how famil­iar it feels, and you’ll be even more amazed when you download an image to

your PC. Examine all the details, and check them again. You’ll agree the quality
is beyond anything you thought possible.

It’s only what serious photographers should expect from the company that

knows what they want. Our original optical system and renowned CCD tech-

nologies have brought a new degree of performance to digital cameras. The
real-image viewfinder works exactly the same way as the one in your 35 mm
SLR, and the other functions are similar as well. You’ll also welcome the con-

venience of automatic settings for both studio and outdoor photography.

And, of course, PC card recording offers computer storage and fast data

transmission (along with simpler, faster production work).

Think about what you want from your next camera, and

give the DS-505A and DS-515A a close look. Because

these are unquestionably the digital SLRs for the

connoisseur.

It Works the Way You Do

With the DS-505A/DS-515A in your hands,
what you see is what you get. Fujifilm’s
original condenser optics system directs
almost all the light to the CCD, so 98% of
the scene in the real-image viewfinder is
recorded—a vast improvement over the
limited shooting area of the other SLR­type digital cameras. Simply use the lens
of your choice, and compose just as you
do with a 35 mm SLR.

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
delivers more light to the CCD—and that
means greater sensitivity. With this extra
performance, you’re ready for shooting in
dim light, or you can switch to a faster
shutter speed for action photography.

Cause for Confidence

Your photographs can’t be any better
than your lens. That’s why the DS-505A
and DS-515A are compatible with many
of the acclaimed F-mount Nikkor lenses
from Nikon. Not only can you count on
professional quality, but composing is
natural since the condenser optics sys­tem creates a field of view matched to
the focal length.

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
innovative recording system to deliver an
incredible three frames per second in a
series of seven shots, while the DS-505A
records continuously at one frame per
second. To ensure that you always have
the power you need, add the optional
rechargeable batter y for up to 1,000
shots from a single charge.

Can a digital camera make you forget it’s digital?

Naturally.

Expert Handling

The DS-505A/DS-515A viewfinder
shows virtually the entire shooting area.

Effective ISO 3200 adds up to better results than you
might have thought possible in action photography
with a digital camera.

The other SLR-type digital cameras
have a much more limited shooting
area.

How did we raise digital quality to a new level?

Every which way.

Uncompromised Quality

At the heart of any digital camera is its CCD
image sensor—and that is why the high­perfor mance DS-505A and DS-515A are earning
the respect of demanding professionals.

DS-505A/DS-515A

Other digital camera

Integration and Innovation

Image quality depends on the number of pix­els in a digital camera’s CCD, but more pix­els lead to problems with data handling—
except with the DS-505A/DS-515A. To over­come this difficulty, Fujifilm selected a 1.3
million-pixel CCD. The CCD is a 2/3-inch type
with a Vacancy Transfer (VT) array—resolu­tion that’s very close to the line density of
high-definition TV. Equally impor tant, the pix­els 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.

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.

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, yel­low and blue specks glittering in the high-

lights. Even after the time-consuming
task of curing these defects with com­puter processing, the results usually
aren’t completely satisfactory. But
with our low-pass filter, you won’t be
bothered, because it prevents these
problems during shooting.

Consistency Is by Design

Since a CCD has a narrower exposure lati­tude than 35 mm film, adjusting the expo­sure was often a problem until Fujifilm
found the solution. Our pioneering con­denser optics system has its own aper­ture, so it can control the exposure elec­tronically with absolute precision. That way
you can concentrate on taking great pic­tures without worr ying about exposure
adjustments, even when you change from
one F-mount lens to another.

The Ideal Balance

The Auto White Balance mode is so pre­cise that you’ll capture the subtleties of
just about any subject, whether you’re
shooting portraits or products. From sun­light and city canyons to twilight and studio
shots, just select the appropriate setting,
and the balance will be optimized automati­cally. 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.

Condenser Optics System

Can digital images bring people closer?

By all means.

The Digital Dimension

Simply connect the DS-505A/DS-515A to a TV or a portable
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.)

Smaller Files, Faster Transmission

The DS-505A and DS-515A use Fujifilm’s
own High Data-Compression Technologies
to record images in the JPEG format. Not
only do they follow an international stand­ard, but the file size is held to only
160 KB—without sacrificing quality. And,
of course, smaller files mean less time
spent transmitting data.

Only the Best Is Good Enough

After inputting your images from the cam­era to your PC, just connect a full-color
printer from Fujifilm for the ultrahigh quality
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 Thermo­Autochrome (TA) printer delivers photo­realistic results with a pioneering process
based on paper that colors itself.

Easy, Quick Reviewing

Studio work requires one preview after
another, and news photographers know
there’s not a minute to spare when they’re
up against a deadline. Those are two good
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 Storage Medium for Today

The DS-505A and DS-515A use an ATA­compliant PC card for storage. Available in
5 MB and 15 MB versions, our HG Series
cards combine high capacity with data
recording as fast as one frame per second.

Simplified Data Handling, Too

Fujifilm’s dedicated SD-D5 Photoshop™
plug-in simplifies working with numerous
files and large quantities of data. You can
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 shoot­ing date, exposure conditions and other
information to decide if you want to save it.

System Configuration

FUJIX IMAGE MEMORY
CARD HG-15

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.

Exposure sensor

Viewfinder

Quick-return mirror

Focal plane

Low-pass filter

Optical lens

AF optical system

Shutter

Optical compression

system

TTL exposure sensor

Image on CCD

The DS-505A and DS-515A are compatible with a
wide range of F-mount lenses from Nikon.

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.

DS-505A/DS-515A

TV monitor CR-500 PC Card Reader

Image memory card

Computer with

internal card reader

Computer

Digital Color Printer

Pictrography 3000/4000

Digital Color Printer

NC-500

SCSI

SCSI

SCSI

NTSC/PAL

Data transmission

over public telephone lines

FUJIX DIGITAL CARD CAMERA DS-505A/DS-515A

Format SLR Digital Card Camera
Lens mount Nikon F-mount
Focus modes Auto/manual
Exposure control Programmed auto/aperture priority/shutter prior ity/manual modes
Shutter control 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

1/4 EV step/±2 EV max.

Finder Optical Finder/Frame coverage; virtually 100% of actual picture area, Viewing magnification; 0.72X
Continuous film advance

3 frames/sec up to 7 frames (DS-515A),1 frame/sec* (DS-505A) *When using Image Memory Card HG-15

CCD 2/3-inch,1.3 million-pixel (1,280 x 1,000) CCD
Effective ISO ISO 800/3200 modes

White balance Auto/manual (6-step) modes

File size 1,280 x 1,000 pixels, 24-bit color
Storage medium ATA Type I or II, Flash
Data compression JPEG standard
Number of frames

Output Video output: NTSC/PAL
Power source Dedicated NiCd battery/External power supply
Dimensions 164 x 140 x 120 mm (DS-505A), 164 x 160 x 120 mm (DS-515A)

Weight** Approx. 1.65 kg (DS-505A),1.85 kg (DS-515A) **Includes battery without Iens

SPECIFICATIONS

ACCESSORIES

FUJIX Image Memory Card HG-15/HG-5

(Format: ATA Type I, Flash)

FUJIX Power Supply Kit PK-D5

• FUJIX AC Power Adaptor AC-D5............................(1)

• FUJIX Rechargeable Battery Pack BP-D5..............(1)

FUJIX Rechargeable Battery Pack BP-D5

FUJIX Carrying Case LC-D5

FUJIX Slave Adaptor SA-D5

(Automatically synchronizes the shutter release
of the DS-505A/515A with an external flash.)

FUJIX DS Camera Plug-in Module for Photoshop SD-D5

(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.

FUJIX PC Card Reader CR-500

Card slot

2 slots

• No.1: ATA Type I / II / III

• No.2: ATA Type I / II

Interface SCSI-2 (Full pitch 50P x 2)
Data transfer rate Approx. 3 MB/sec
Dimensions 60 (W) x 123 (H) x 271 (D) mm

Weight Approx.1.2 kg

The CR-500 includes driver software for Macintosh®and Windows®.

FUJI PHOTO FI LM CO., LTD.

26-30, NISHI AZABU 2- CHOME, MINATO-KU, TOKYO 106, JAPAN

FUJIX DIGITAL CARD CAMERA

DS-515A (High-speed continuous shooting)

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.

Image quality

mode

HI
FINE
NORMAL
BASIC

Image compression

ratio

Non-compression

1/4
1/8

1/16

Data size
per frame

Approx. 2.45 MB

Approx. 640 KB
Approx. 320 KB
Approx. 160 KB

Min. number of frames per

HG-5

(5 MB)

1

7
15
29

HG-15

(15 MB)

5
21
43
84

PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT

© 1996 Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. Ref. No. EB-614E (SK·96·12·DT·DN) Printed in Japan