BL01263-200 DIGITAL CAMERA FINEPIX F550EXR FINEPIX F500EXR Owner’s Manual Thank you for your purchase of this product. This manual describes how to use your FUJIFILM digital camera and the supplied software. Be sure that you have read and understood its contents and the warnings in “For Your Safety” (P ii) before using the camera.
For Your Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. • Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. • Heed Warnings: All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. • Follow Instructions: All operating and use instructions should be followed.
For Your Safety Antennas Outdoor Antenna Grounding: If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and builtup static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No.
For Your Safety Be sure to read these notes before use WARNING Safety Notes • Make sure that you use your camera correctly. Read these safety notes and your Owner’s Manual carefully before use. • After reading these safety notes, store them in a safe place. About the Icons The icons shown below are used in this document to indicate the severity of the injury or damage that can result if the information indicated by the icon is ignored and the product is used incorrectly as a result.
For Your Safety WARNING CAUTION Do not use the charger to charge batteries other than those specified here. The supplied battery charger is for use only with the type of battery supplied with the camera. Using the charger to charge conventional batteries or other types of rechargeable batteries can cause the battery to leak fluid, overheat or burst. When carrying the battery, install it in a digital camera or keep it in the hard case. When storing the battery, keep it in the hard case.
For Your Safety ■ Charging the Battery Charge the battery in the supplied battery charger. Charging times will increase at ambient temperatures below +10 °C (+50 °F) or above +35 °C (+95 °F). Do not attempt to The following describes the proper use of charge the battery at temperatures above batteries and how to prolong their life. Incor- 40 °C (+104 °F); at temperatures below 0 °C rect use can shorten battery life or cause leak- (+32 °F), the battery will not charge. age, overheating, fire, or explosion.
For Your Safety • Do not mix old and new batteries, batteries with different charge levels, or batteries of different types. • If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the batteries. Note that the camera clock will be reset. • The batteries may be warm to the touch immediately after use. Turn the camera off and allow the batteries to cool before handling. • Battery capacity tends to decrease at low temperatures.
For Your Safety Using the Camera Do not aim the camera at extremely bright light sources, such as the sun in a cloudless sky. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the camera image sensor. Take Test Shots Before taking photographs on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot and view the result in the LCD monitor to ensure that the camera is functioning normally.
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About This Manual This manual is for use with FinePix F550EXR and F500EXR cameras. With the exceptions of the features listed below, operations for the two models are identical.
About This Manual Before using the camera, read this manual and the warnings in “For Your Safety” (P ii). For information on specific topics, consult the sources below. Table of Contents ...........................P ........................... P xiv The “Table of Contents” gives an overview of the entire manual. The principal camera operations are listed here. Troubleshooting .......................... P 110 Having a specific problem with the camera? Find the answer here. Warning Messages and Displays ..
Frequently-Used Buttons ■ Turning the Camera on in Playback Mode y When the camera is off, playback can be started by pressing the a button for about a second. ■ Deleting Pictures y To delete a picture, display it full frame and press the selector up (b). ■ Taking Pictures During Playback y To return instantly to shooting mode, press the shutter button halfway. Shoot View ■ Silent Mode y Press and hold the DISP/ BACK button to disable camera lights and sounds.
Table of Contents For Your Safety ..................................................................ii IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................ii Safety Notes ..................................................................iv About This Manual ...........................................................xi Frequently-Used Buttons ..............................................xiii Before You Begin Symbols and Conventions.................................................
Table of Contents Focus Lock ........................................................................33 d Exposure Compensation ..........................................35 F Macro Mode (Close-ups) ...........................................36 N Using the Flash (Super-Intelligent Flash) .................37 h Using the Self-Timer .................................................39 Recording GPS Data with Pictures (F550EXR Only) .......40 b Intelligent Face Detection .......................................
Table of Contents Menus Using the Menus: Shooting Mode ..................................78 Using the F-Mode Menu .............................................78 F-Mode Menu Options ................................................79 N ISO........................................................................79 O IMAGE SIZE ............................................................80 R CONTINUOUS .........................................................81 R LOCATION SEARCH (F550EXR Only) ................
Table of Contents The Setup Menu ..............................................................97 Using the Setup Menu....................................................97 Setup Menu Options ......................................................98 F DATE/TIME ............................................................98 N TIME DIFFERENCE ...................................................98 L a ......................................................98 o SILENT MODE..........................................
Table of Contents Technical Notes Troubleshooting Optional Accessories .....................................................106 Accessories from FUJIFILM............................................107 Caring for the Camera ...................................................108 Storage and Use ...........................................................108 Water and Sand...........................................................108 Condensation ..............................................................
Before You Begin Symbols and Conventions The following symbols are used in this manual: Q : This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. R : Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. P: Other pages in this manual on which related information may be found. Menus and other text in the LCD monitor are shown in bold. In the illustrations in this manual, displays may be simplified for explanatory purposes.
Parts of the Camera For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item. F550EXR Note: Unless otherwise noted, the illustrations in this manual show the F500EXR.
Parts of the Camera 1 Shutter button .............................................................. 19 2 ON/OFF button ............................................................. 14 3 Flash ............................................................................. 37 4 Lens and lens cover 5 AF-assist illuminator ................................................... 103 Self-timer lamp ............................................................ 39 6 Microphone (R) ........................................
Parts of the Camera Camera Displays The following types of indicator may be displayed during shooting and playback. Indicators vary with camera settings. ■ Shooting P 9 800 F 12 / 31 / 2050 10 : 00 AM -1 2 3 250 F3.5 1 Shooting mode ............................................................. 22 2 Intelligent Face Detection indicator .............................. 43 3 Metering....................................................................... 85 4 Continuous shooting mode ........................
Parts of the Camera ■ Playback 4 Pro focus mode, pro low-light mode........................27, 28 5 Gift image..................................................................... 53 6 Frame number ............................................................ 101 400 7 Dynamic range ............................................................. 83 4:3 F 8 E mode.............................................................. 23 9 GPS data (F550EXR only) ................................................
Parts of the Camera Hiding and Viewing Indicators Press DISP/BACK to cycle through shooting and playback indicators as follows: • Shooting: Indicators displayed/indicators hidden/best framing/HD framing/histogram (F550EXR only) • Playback: Indicators displayed/indicators hidden/I favorites (P 53)/photo info (F550EXR only; P 61) 6 Before You Begin
First Steps Charging the Battery The battery is not charged at shipment. Charge the battery before use. 1 Place the battery in the supplied battery charger. Insert the battery in the orientation indicated by the DFC labels. The camera uses an NP-50 rechargeable battery. 2 Plug the charger in. Charge lamp Battery Arrow DFC label Battery charger DFC label Plug the charger into a power outlet. The charging indicator will light.
Charging the Battery 3 Charge the battery. Remove the battery when charging is complete. See the specifications (P 128) for charging times (note that charging times increase at low temperatures). Q Unplug the charger when it is not in use.
Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Although the camera can store pictures in internal memory, optional SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards (sold separately) can be used to store additional pictures. After charging the battery, insert the battery and memory card as described below. 1 Open the battery-chamber cover. R Be sure the camera is off before opening the battery-chamber cover. Q Do not open the battery-chamber cover when the camera is on.
Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card 3 Insert the memory card. Holding the memory card in the orientation shown at right, slide it in until it clicks into place at the back of the slot. Click Q Be sure card is in the correct orientation; do not insert at an angle or use force. If the memory card is not correctly inserted or no memory card is inserted, a will appear in the LCD monitor and internal memory will be used for recording and playback.
Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card R Using an AC Power Adapter • The camera can be powered by an optional AC power adapter and DC coupler (sold separately). See the manuals provided with the AC power adapter and DC coupler for details. • Depending on the country or region of sale, a demo mode slide show may start if the camera is turned on while powered by an AC power adapter. Press the shutter button to end the show.
Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card ■ Compatible Memory Cards FUJIFILM and SanDisk SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards have been approved for use in the camera. A complete list of approved memory cards is available at http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/compatibility/. Operation is not guaranteed with other cards. The camera can not be used with xD-Picture Cards or MultiMediaCard (MMC) devices.
Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card • The data in internal memory may be erased or corrupted when the camera is repaired. Please note that the repairer will be able to view pictures in internal memory. • Formatting a memory card or internal memory in the camera creates a folder in which pictures are stored. Do not rename or delete this folder or use a computer or other device to edit, delete, or rename image files.
Turning the Camera on and Off Shooting Mode Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on. The lens will extend and the flash will pop up. Playback Mode To turn the camera on and begin playback, press the a button for about a second. Press ON/OFF again to turn the camera off. Press the a button again or press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera off. R Switching to Playback Mode Press the a button to start playback. Press the shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode.
Turning the Camera on and Off Q Forcibly obstructing the lens or flash could cause damage or product malfunction. Q Fingerprints and other marks on the lens can affect pictures. Keep the lens clean. Q The ON/OFF button does not completely end the supply of power to the camera. R Auto Power Off The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for the length of time selected for M AUTO POWER OFF (P 102).
Basic Setup A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Set up the camera as described below (you can reset the clock or change languages at any time using the F DATE/TIME or L a options in the setup menu; for information on displaying the setup menu, see page 98). 1 Highlight a language and press MENU/OK. R Press DISP/BACK to skip the current step. Any steps you skip will be displayed the next time the camera is turned on.
Basic Photography and Playback Taking Pictures in R ((E E AUTO AUTO)) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in R (E AUTO) mode. 1 Select O mode. Turn the camera on and rotate the mode dial to O. The R display will appear in the LCD monitor. The o Icon In R mode, the camera continuously adjusts focus and searches for faces, increasing the drain on the battery. o is displayed in the LCD monitor.
Taking Pictures in R (E AUTO) Mode 2 Frame the picture. Use the zoom control to frame the picture in the display. Zoom indicator Zoom out Zoom in Holding the Camera Hold the camera steady with both hands and brace your elbows against your sides. Shaking or unsteady hands can blur your shots. To prevent pictures that are out of focus or too dark (underexposed), keep your fingers and other objects away from the lens and flash.
Taking Pictures in R (E AUTO) Mode 3 Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. R The lens may make a noise when the camera focuses; this is normal. If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator may light; see “C AF ILLUMINATOR”(P 103) for information on disabling the illuminator. Double beep If the camera is able to focus, it will beep twice and the indicator lamp will glow green.
Taking Pictures in R (E AUTO) Mode 4 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture. Click R If the subject is poorly lit, the flash may fire when the picture is taken. For information on using the flash when lighting is poor, see “N Using the Flash (Super-Intelligent Flash)” (P 37). The Shutter Button The shutter button has two positions. Pressing the shutter button halfway sets focus and exposure; to shoot, press the shutter button the rest of the way down.
Viewing Pictures Pictures can be viewed in the LCD monitor. When taking important photographs, take a test shot and check the results. 1 Press the a button. The most recent picture will be displayed. 2 View additional pictures. Press the selector right to view pictures in the order recorded, left to view pictures in reverse order. Press the shutter button to exit to shooting mode.
More on Photography Shooting Mode Choose a shooting mode according to the scene or type of subject. To select a shooting mode, align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial. M, A, S, P: Select for full control over camera settings (P 31), including aperture (M and A) and/or shutter speed (M and S). O: Improve clarity, reduce noise, increase dynamic range, or let the camera automatically adjust settings to suit the scene (P 23).
Shooting Mode O ((E E AUTO/ E Priority) Optimize settings for your current subject or improve clarity, reduce noise, or enhance dynamic range. Rotate the mode dial to O and choose one of the following E modes in the shooting menu. ■ R (E AUTO) The camera automatically selects the scene and E mode according to shooting conditions (P 17). R If S is selected for O IMAGE SIZE in R mode, the camera will automatically select the optimal image size.
Shooting Mode ■ E Priority Choose from the following options: • S (RESOLUTION PRIORITY): Choose for crisp, clear shots. • T (HIGH ISO & LOW NOISE): Reduce noise in pictures taken at high sensitivities. • U (D-RANGE PRIORITY): Increase the amount of detail visible in highlights. U DYNAMIC RANGE (P 83) can be set to M (1600%) and D (800%).
Shooting Mode Adv. ADVANCED This mode combines “point-and-shoot” simplicity with sophisticated photographic techniques. The A Adv. MODE option in the shooting menu can be used to choose from the following advanced modes: ■ r MOTION PANORAMA 360 Follow an on-screen guide to take photos that will automatically be joined to form a panorama. The camera zooms all the way out and zoom remains fixed at the widest angle until shooting is complete.
Shooting Mode 4 Pan the camera in the direction shown by the arrow. 120 Shooting ends automatically when the progress bar is full and the panorama is complete. R Shooting ends if the shutter button is pressed all the way down during shooting. No panorama will be recorded if the shutter button is pressed before the camera has been panned through 120 °. Progress bar Q Panoramas are created from multiple frames.
Shooting Mode ■ i PRO FOCUS The camera takes up to three shots each time the shutter button is pressed, softening the background to emphasize the main subject. The amount of softening can be adjusted before shooting by pressing the selector left or right. Use for portraits or photos of flowers similar to those produced by SLR cameras. R Softening can not be applied to background objects that are too close to the main subject.
Shooting Mode ■ j PRO LOW-LIGHT Each time the shutter button is pressed, the camera makes four exposures and combines them into a single photograph. Use to reduce noise and blur when photographing poorly lit subjects or static subjects at high zoom ratios. R A single combined photograph may not be created with some scenes or if the subject or camera moves during shooting. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete.
Shooting Mode SP SCENE POSITION The camera offers a choice of “scenes,” each adapted to particular shooting conditions or a specific type of subject. Use the A SCENE POSITION option in the shooting menu to choose the scene assigned to the SP position on the mode dial.
Shooting Mode Scene V FLOWER W TEXT Description Choose for vivid close-ups of flowers. Take clear pictures of text or drawings in print. l DOG/m CAT The camera focuses on the faces of dogs or cats that are facing the camera, and the self-timer menu offers a n AUTO RELEASE option that releases the shutter automatically when a pet is detected (P 39). During playback, image search (P 57) can be used to search for pictures taken in either mode.
Shooting Mode M MANUAL In this mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. Press the selector up (d) to highlight shutter speed or aperture and use the command dial to adjust the highlighted item. If desired, exposure can be altered from the value selected by the camera. The Exposure Indicator The amount the picture will be under- or over-exposed at current settings is shown by the exposure indicator. SETTING SHUTTER SPEED 1000 F3.5 SETTING SHUTTER SPEED 1000 F3.
Shooting Mode S SHUTTER PRIORITY AE You choose the shutter speed using the command dial, while the camera adjusts aperture for optimal exposure. Q If the correct exposure can not be achieved at the selected shutter speed, aperture will be displayed in red. Adjust shutter speed until the correct exposure is achieved. If the subject is outside the metering range of the camera, the aperture display will show “F ---”. Press the shutter button halfway to measure exposure again.
Focus Lock To compose photographs with off-center subjects: 1 Focus: Position the subject in the focus frame ( ) and press the shutter button halfway to lock focus and exposure. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter button is pressed halfway (AF/AE lock). 2 Recompose: Keep the button pressed halfway. 3 Shoot: Press the button all the way down.
Focus Lock Autofocus Although the camera boasts a high-precision autofocus system, it may be unable to focus on the subjects listed below. If the camera is unable to focus, focus on another subject at the same distance and use focus lock to recompose the photograph. • Very shiny subjects such as mirrors or car bodies. • Subjects that show little contrast with the background • Fast-moving subjects.
d Exposure Compensation To adjust exposure compensation when photographing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast subjects, press the selector up (d). Press the selector up or down or use the command dial to choose an exposure compensation value and then press MENU/OK. Choose positive (+) values to increase exposure Choose negative (–) values to reduce exposure R A d icon and exposure indicator are displayed at settings other than ±0.
F Macro Mode (Close-ups) For close-ups, press the selector left (F) and select F. When macro mode is in effect, the camera focuses on subjects near the center of the frame. Use the zoom control to compose pictures (P 18). To exit macro mode, press the selector left (F) and select OFF. OFF MACRO R Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur caused by camera shake. R The shadow cast by the lens may appear in photographs taken with the flash at very short ranges.
N Using the Flash (Super-Intelligent Flash) When the flash is used, the camera’s Super-Intelligent Flash system instantly analyzes the scene based on such factors as the brightness of the subject, its position in the frame, and its distance from the camera. Flash output and sensitivity are adjusted to ensure that the main subject is correctly exposed while preserving the effects of ambient background lighting, even in dimly-lit indoor scenes.
N Using the Flash (Super-Intelligent Flash) Turning the Flash Off Lower the flash where flash photography is prohibited or to capture natural lighting under dim light. A tripod can be used to prevent blurring when lighting is poor. R If the flash will fire, p will be displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. At slow shutter speeds, k will appear in the display to warn that pictures may be blurred; use of a tripod is recommended. R The flash may fire several times with each shot.
h Using the Self-Timer To use the self-timer, press the selector down (h) and choose from the following options: OFF OFF Option Description Self-timer off. The shutter is released automatically when the camera detects a human portrait o (AUTO RELEASE) subject facing the camera. Use for portraits of babies. The shutter is released ten seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Use for S (10 SEC) self-portraits.
Recording GPS Data with Pictures (F550EXR Only) To record GPS data with new pictures, press the F button and select one of the following options for R LOCATION SEARCH in the F-mode menu (P 81). • PERMANENTLY ON: The camera continues to update GPS data even when turned off. The camera will be quicker to display GPS data when turned on, but the drain on the battery will increase. • WHEN SWITCHED ON: The camera updates GPS data only when on. The camera may need some time to acquire GPS data when turned on.
Recording GPS Data with Pictures (F550EXR Only) Q Using GPS increases the drain on the battery, causing battery performance to drop at low temperatures. Q The receiver may have an error of a few hundred meters (yards). Q The camera may be unable to receive GPS data in some locations. If possible, choose an outdoor location with few obstructions when turning the camera on.
Recording GPS Data with Pictures (F550EXR Only) GPS The camera may be unable to receive GPS data if the antenna (P 2) is obstructed or when underground, underwater, under a bridge or overpass, inside a vehicle, building, tunnel, or metal briefcase, between tall buildings, or in the vicinity of cell phones or other devices that broadcast in the 1.5 GHz band. Obey all local regulations regarding the use of GPS devices.
b Intelligent Face Detection Intelligent Face Detection sets focus and exposure for human faces anywhere in the frame, preventing the camera from focusing on the background in group portraits. Choose for shots that emphasize portrait subjects. To use Intelligent Face Detection, press MENU/OK to display the shooting menu and select ON for b FACE DETECTION. Faces can be detected with the camera in vertical or horizontal orientation; if a face is detected, it will be indicated by a green border.
R Continuous Shooting To capture motion in a series of pictures, press MENU/OK, select R CONTINUOUS in the shooting menu(P 85), and choose from the options listed in this section. R The flash turns off automatically. The previously selected flash mode is restored when OFF is selected for R CONTINUOUS. R Frame rate varies with shutter speed. R Focus and exposure are determined by the first frame in each series.
R Continuous Shooting ■ L FINAL n (F500EXR Only) The camera takes up to 40 pictures, but only the last shots are recorded. The number of shots recorded can be selected by pressing the selector right while the camera is in shooting mode. Up to 40 shots Shutter button Shutter button pressed released R Only one photo is taken if the self-timer is used.
R Continuous Shooting 4 Press DISP/BACK to return to shooting mode. 5 Take photographs. The camera begins recording while the shutter button is pressed halfway, and completes the burst when the shutter button is pressed all the way down. The illustration shows a burst of eight shots, three before the shutter button is pressed and four after.
R Continuous Shooting ■ X FILM SIMULATION BKT (F550EXR Only) Each time the shutter button is pressed, the camera takes three shots at different P FILM SIMULATION settings (P 81): c PROVIA/STANDARD for the first, d Velvia/VIVID for the second, and e ASTIA/SOFT for the third.
R Continuous Shooting j RAW The number of pictures that can be recorded in a single burst varies with the option selected for j RAW in the setup menu.
n Face Recognition The camera can store information on the face and personal details (name, relationship, and birth date) of portrait subjects and assign these subjects priority for Intelligent Face Detection or display their names and other information during playback. Happy Birthday! Adding New Faces Follow the steps below to add faces to the face recognition database. 1 Select REGISTER. Select REGISTER for n FACE RECOGNITION in the shooting menu. R To disable face recognition, select OFF.
n Face Recognition 3 Enter face recognition data Press MENU/OK to display face recognition data and enter the following information: • NAME: Enter a name of up to 14 characters and press MENU/OK. • BIRTHDAY: Enter the subject’s date of birth and press MENU/OK. • CATEGORY: Choose the option that describes your relationship to the subject and press MENU/OK.
n Face Recognition Viewing, Editing, and Deleting Existing Data Follow the steps below to view, edit, or delete face recognition data. 1 Select VIEW & EDIT for n FACE RECOGNITION. 2 Select a face. 3 View or edit face recognition data. The name, category, or birth date can be edited as described in Step 3 of “Adding New Faces” (P 50). To retake the photo, select REPLACING IMAGE and shoot a new portrait as described above. R To delete face recognition data for the selected subject, select ERASE.
n Face Recognition Face Recognition The camera can store up to eight faces. If you attempt to add a ninth face, a confirmation dialog will be displayed; use VIEW & EDIT to make room for new faces by deleting existing data. AUTO REGISTRATION is disabled if there are already data for eight faces.
More on Playback Playback Options To view the most recent picture in the LCD monitor, press the a button. 100-0001 Press the selector right to view pictures in the order recorded, left to view pictures in reverse order. Keep the selector pressed to scroll rapidly to the desired frame. R Pictures taken using other cameras are indicated by a m (“gift image”) icon during playback.
Playback Options Playback Zoom Select i to zoom in on pictures displayed in single-frame playback; select j to zoom out. When the picture is zoomed in, the selector can be used to view areas of the image not currently visible in the display. Zoom indicator Navigation window shows portion of image currently displayed in LCD monitor Press DISP/BACK to exit zoom. R The maximum zoom ratio varies with image size. Playback zoom is not available with cropped or resized copies saved at a size of a or smaller.
Playback Options Multi-Frame Playback Selecting j when a picture is shown full-frame in the LCD monitor displays the current image with previous and following images in the background. Select j to increase the number of images displayed to two, nine, or one hundred, i to view fewer images. 100-0001 When two or more images are displayed, use the selector to highlight images and press MENU/OK to view the highlighted image full frame.
A Deleting Pictures To delete individual pictures, multiple selected pictures, or all pictures, press MENU/OK, select A ERASE (P 90), and choose from the options below. Note that deleted pictures can not be recovered. Copy important pictures to a computer or other storage device before proceeding.
b Image Search Search for pictures. 1 Select b IMAGE SEARCH in the playback menu (P 90), highlight one of the following search criteria, and press MENU/OK: • BY DATE: Search by date. • BY GPS LOCATION NAME (F550EXR Only): Search by location name (location names that do not begin with a letter from A to Z are listed in the search conditions under “#”). • BY FACE: Search for faces from the face recognition database. • BY I FAVORITES: Search by rating. • BY SCENE: Search by scene.
m PhotoBook Assist Create books from your favorite photos. Creating a PhotoBook 1 Select NEW BOOK for m PHOTOBOOK ASSIST in the playback menu (P 88) and choose from the following options: • SELECT FROM ALL: Choose from all available pictures. • SELECT BY IMAGE SEARCH: Choose from pictures matching selected search conditions (P 57). R Neither photographs a or smaller nor movies can be selected for photobooks. 2 Scroll through the images and press the selector up to select or deselect.
m PhotoBook Assist Viewing Photobooks Highlight a book in the photobook assist menu and press MENU/OK to display the book, then press the selector left or right to scroll through the pictures. Editing and Deleting Photobooks Display the photobook and press MENU/OK. The following options will be displayed; select the desired option and follow the on-screen instructions. • EDIT: Edit the book as described in “Creating a PhotoBook” (P 58). • ERASE: Delete the book.
Viewing Panoramas If you press the selector down when a panorama is displayed full frame, the camera will play back the picture from left to right or from bottom to top. To pause playback, press the selector down; press the selector down again to resume. To exit to full-frame playback, press the selector up while panorama playback is in progress.
Viewing Photo Information (F550EXR Only) Photo information can be viewed by pressing DISP/BACK to cycle through indicators (P 6) until the following display appears: 100-0001 4:3 N ISO 400 F4.5 1/250 : STD : OFF : : -1 2 3 12/31/2050 10 : 00 AM q Dynamic range w Image size and quality e Sensitivity r Shutter speed/aperture t Film simulation y Flash mode u White balance i Exposure compensation o Frame number !0 Picture (overexposed areas blink on and off ) !1 Histogram No.
Movies Recording Movies Press F to shoot a movie. During recording, the following indicators will be displayed and sound will be recorded via the built-in microphone (be careful not to cover the microphone during recording). y REC icon REC 1 999m59s F Number of photos that can be taken during recording Time remaining To end recording, press the F button again. Recording ends automatically when the movie reaches maximum length or memory is full. R Zoom can be adjusted while recording is in progress.
Recording Movies Taking Photographs During Recording Press the shutter button to take a photograph during recording. R If O is selected for O IMAGE SIZE, SIZE, the picture will be recorded at size P. R The photo is saved separately from the movie and does not appear as part of the movie. Q Photos can not be taken while a high-speed movie is being recorded. Q The indicator lamp lights while movies are being recorded. Do not open the battery chamber during shooting or while the indicator lamp is lit.
Viewing Movies During playback, movies are displayed in the LCD monitor as shown at right. The following operations can be performed while a movie is displayed: Option Description Press the selector down to start playback. Press again to Start/pause pause. While playback is paused, you can press the selecplayback tor left or right to rewind or advance one frame at a time. End playback/ Press the selector up to end playback.
Connections Viewing Pictures on TV Connect the camera to a TV to show pictures to a group. 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Connect the supplied A/V cable as shown below. Insert into USB multi-connector Connect yellow plug to video-in jack Connect white plug to audio-in jack R Image quality drops during movie playback.
Viewing Pictures on TV Connecting the Camera to High Definition (HD) TVs An HDMI cable (available from third-party suppliers) can be used to connect the camera to High Definition (HD) devices (playback only). The USB and A/V cables can not be used while an HDMI cable is connected. HDMI mini connector Insert into HDMI connector Insert into HDMI connector R When an HDMI cable is connected, pictures and sound are played back on the TV. Q When connecting cables, be sure the connectors are fully inserted.
Printing Pictures via USB If the printer supports PictBridge, the camera can be connected directly to the printer as shown below and pictures can be printed without first being copied to a computer. Note that depending on the printer, not all the functions described below may be supported. 1 Connect the supplied USB cable as shown and turn the printer on. 2 Press the a button for about a second to turn the camera on. 3 Press the selector left or right to display a picture you wish to print.
Printing Pictures via USB 6 Press MENU/OK to start printing. Printing can be interrupted by pressing DISP/BACK, but note that some printers may not respond immediately. If the printer stops before printing is complete, turn the camera off and then on again. 7 After confirming that PRINTING has cleared from the camera display, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB csable. R Pictures can be printed from internal memory or a memory card that has been formatted in the camera.
Printing Pictures via USB Printing the DPOF Print Order The K PRINT ORDER (DPOF) option in the playback menu can be used to create a digital “print order” for PictBridge-compatible printers (P 106) or devices that support DPOF. DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a standard that allows pictures to be printed from “print orders” stored in internal memory or on a memory card. The information in the order includes the pictures to be printed and the number of copies of each picture.
Printing Pictures via USB 5 Press the selector up or down to choose the number of copies (up to 99). To remove a picture from the print order, press the selector down until the number of copies is zero. 6 Repeat Steps 4 – 5 to complete the print order and press MENU/OK when settings are complete. 7 A confirmation dialog will be displayed. Press MENU/OK to save the print order. R Remove the memory card to create or modify a print order for the pictures in internal memory.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer The supplied software can be used to copy pictures to a computer, where they can be stored, viewed, organized, and printed. Before proceeding, install the software as described below. Do NOT connect the camera to the computer until installation is complete. Windows: Installing MyFinePix Studio 1 Confirm that the computer meets the following system requirements: Windows 7 1 Windows Vista 1 3 GHz Pentium 4 or better (2.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer 3 Exit any applications that may be running and insert the installer CD in a CD-ROM drive. Windows 7/Windows Vista If an AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click SETUP.EXE. A “User Account Control” dialog will then be displayed; click Yes (Windows 7) or Allow (Windows Vista). The installer will start automatically; click Install MyFinePix Studio and follow the on-screen instructions to install MyFinePix Studio.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer Macintosh: Installing FinePixViewer 1 Confirm that the computer meets the following system requirements: PowerPC or Intel (Core 2 Duo or better) * Pre-installed copies of Mac OS X version 10.3.9–10.6 (visit http://www.fujifilm.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer 4 Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive. Note that you may be unable to remove the CD if Safari is running; if necessary, quit Safari before removing the CD. Store the installer CD in a dry location out of direct sunlight in case you need to re-install the software. 5 Mac OS X 10.5 or earlier: Open the “Applications” folder, start Image Capture, and select Preferences… from the Image Capture application menu.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer Connecting the Camera 1 If the pictures you wish to copy are stored on a memory card, insert the card into the camera. R Windows users may require the Windows CD when starting the software for the first time. Q Loss of power during transfer could result in loss of data or damage to internal memory or the memory card. Charge the battery before connecting the camera.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer For more information on using the supplied software, start the application and select the appropriate option from the Help menu. Q If a memory card containing a large number of images is inserted, there may be a delay before the software starts and you may be unable to import or save images. Use a memory card reader to transfer pictures.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer Disconnecting the Camera After confirming that the indicator lamp is out, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. Uninstalling the Supplied Software Only uninstall the supplied software when it is no longer required or before beginning reinstallation.
Menus Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Use the F-mode and shooting menus to adjust shooting settings. The options available vary with the shooting mode selected. Using the F-Mode Menu To display F-mode menu shooting options, press the F button in shooting mode. Highlight items and press the selector right to view options, then highlight an option and press MENU/OK. Press DISP/BACK to exit when settings are complete.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode F-Mode Menu Options (defaults to AUTO) N ISO Control the camera’s sensitivity to light. Higher values can reduce blur; note, however, that mottling may appear in pictures taken at high sensitivities.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode O IMAGE SIZE Choose the image size and aspect ratio at which pictures are recorded. Large pictures can be printed at large sizes with no drop in quality, while small pictures require less memory, allowing more pictures to be recorded. (defaults to O 4:3) O4:3 Size Aspect ratio Size Versus Aspect Ratio Size Option O P Q 4 : 3: Pictures have the same proportions as the camera display. 3 Aspect ratio 3 : 2: Pictures have the same proportions as a frame of 35 mm film.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode (defaults to OFF) R CONTINUOUS Capture motion in a series of pictures (P (P 44). Choose from O, X, Y, I, P, and OFF (F550EXR) or L, I, and OFF (F500EXR). R LOCATION SEARCH (F550EXR Only) Turn the GPS receiver on or off ((P P 40). (defaults to OFF) Z ADVANCED ANTI BLUR (F550EXR Only) Select ON to enable advanced anti blur in R mode (P 23).
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Using the Shooting Menu To display the shooting menu, press MENU/OK in shooting mode. Highlight items and press the selector right to view options, then highlight an option and press MENU/ OK. Press DISP/BACK to exit when settings are complete. Shooting Menu Options A E MODE Choose an option for E mode (P 23). (defaults to R) A Adv. MODE Choose an advanced shooting mode (P 25). (defaults to r) A SCENE POSITION Choose a scene for SP mode (P 29).
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode (defaults to AUTO) U DYNAMIC RANGE Control contrast. Higher values are recommended for scenes that include both sunlight and deep shade or for increased contrast with such subjects as sunlight on water, brightly-lit autumn leaves, portraits taken against a blue sky, and white objects or people wearing white; note, however, that mottling may appear in pictures taken at higher values.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode (defaults to AUTO) D WHITE BALANCE If AUTO does not produce natural colors (for example, when taking close-ups), select h and measure a value for white balance or choose the option that matches the light source. Option AUTO h i j k l m n g Description White balance adjusted automatically. Measure a value for white balance. For subjects in direct sunlight. For subjects in the shade. Use under “daylight” fluorescent lights. Use under “warm white” fluorescent lights.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode (defaults to OFF) R CONTINUOUS Capture motion in a series of pictures (P (P 44). Choose from O, X, Y, I, P, and OFF (F550EXR) or L, I, and OFF (F500EXR). Z ADVANCED ANTI BLUR (F550EXR Only) Select ON to enable advanced anti blur in R mode (P 23). (defaults to OFF) b FACE DETECTION Choose whether the camera automatically detects and sets focus and exposure for human portrait subjects (P 43).
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode F AF MODE This option controls how the camera selects the focus area for photographs. Regardless of the option selected, the camera will focus on the subject in the center of the frame when macro mode is on. Option r CENTER s MULTI u CONTINUOUS x TRACKING Description The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode F MOVIE AF MODE This option controls how the camera selects the focus area for movies. Option r CENTER u CONTINUOUS (defaults to r) Description The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. The camera continuously adjusts focus to reflect changes in the distance to the subject in the focus frame. R Note that in u mode, the camera focuses continuously, increasing the drain on the battery, and that the sound of the camera focusing may be audible.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode The F-mode and playback menus are used to manage the pictures in internal memory or on the memory card. Using the F-Mode Menu To display F-mode menu playback options, press the F button in playback mode. Highlight items and press the selector right to view options, then highlight an option and press MENU/OK. Press DISP/BACK to exit when settings are complete. F-Mode Menu Options m PHOTOBOOK ASSIST Create books from your favorite photos (P 58).
Using the Menus: Playback Mode R LOCATION SEARCH (F550EXR Only) Turn the GPS receiver on or off ((P P 40). (defaults to OFF) (defaults to MULTIPLE) I SLIDE SHOW View pictures in an automated slide show. Choose the type of show and press MENU/OK to start. Press DISP/BACK at any time during the show to view on-screen help. The show can be ended at any time by pressing MENU/OK. Option NORMAL FADE-IN NORMAL g FADE-IN g MULTIPLE Description Press selector left or right to go back or skip ahead one frame.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode Using the Playback Menu To display the playback menu, press MENU/OK in playback mode. Highlight items and press the selector right to view options, then highlight an option and press MENU/ OK. Press DISP/BACK to exit when settings are complete. Playback Menu Options m PHOTOBOOK ASSIST Create books from your favorite photos (P 58). R PHOTO NAVIGATION (F550EXR Only) View the direction and distance from your present position to the location where a picture was taken (P 88).
Using the Menus: Playback Mode j MARK FOR UPLOAD TO Select pictures for upload to YouTube or Facebook using MyFinePix Studio (Windows only). ■ Selecting Pictures for Upload 1 Select YouTube to choose movies for upload to YouTube, FACEBOOK to choose photos and movies for upload to Facebook. 2 Press the selector left or right to display pictures and press MENU/OK to select or deselect. Press DISP/BACK to exit when all the desired pictures are selected. R Only movies can be selected for upload to YouTube.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode B RED EYE REMOVAL If the current picture is marked with a g icon to indicate that it was taken with Intelligent Face Detection, this option can be used to remove red-eye. The camera will analyze the image; if redeye is detected, the image will be processed to create a copy with reduced red-eye. 1 Display the desired picture. 2 Select B RED EYE REMOVAL in the playback menu. 3 Press MENU/OK.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode G CROP Create a cropped copy of the current picture. 1 Display the desired picture. 2 Select G CROP in the playback menu. 3 Use the zoom control to zoom in and out and use the selector to scroll the picture until the desired portion is displayed. 4 Press MENU/OK to display a confirmation dialog. 5 Press MENU/OK again to save the cropped copy to a separate file. R Larger crops produce larger copies; all copies have an aspect ratio of 4 : 3.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode C IMAGE ROTATE Rotate pictures taken in tall orientation so that they are displayed in tall orientation in the LCD monitor. 1 Display the desired picture. 2 Select C IMAGE ROTATE in the playback menu. 3 Press the selector down to rotate the picture 90 ° clockwise, up to rotate it 90 ° counterclockwise. 4 Press MENU/OK. The picture automatically be displayed in the selected orientation whenever it is played back on the camera. R Protected pictures can not be rotated.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode F VOICE MEMO Add a voice memo to the current photograph. Holding the camera at a distance of about 20 cm, face the microphone and press MENU/OK to begin recording. Press MENU/OK again to end recording (recording ends automatically after 30 seconds). R Voice memos can not be added to movies or protected pictures. Remove protection from pictures before recording voice memos. R If a voice memo already exists for the current picture, the options will be displayed.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode J DISP ASPECT Choose how High Definition (HD) devices display pictures with an aspect ratio of 4 : 3 (this option is available only when an HDMI cable is connected). Select 16 : 9 to display the image so that it fills the screen with its top and bottom cropped out, 4 : 3 to display the entire image with black bands at either side.
The Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu 1 Display the setup menu. 1.1 Press MENU/OK to display the menu for the current mode. 1.2 Press the selector left to highlight the tab for the current menu. 1.3 Press the selector down to highlight X. SET-UP SET SET EXIT Tab 1.4 Press the selector right to place the cursor in the setup menu. 2 Adjust settings. Highlight items and press the selector right to view options, then highlight an option and press MENU/OK. Press DISP/BACK to exit when settings are complete.
The Setup Menu Setup Menu Options F DATE/TIME Set the camera clock (P 16). N TIME DIFFERENCE (defaults to h) Switch the camera clock instantly from your home time zone to the local time at your destination when traveling. To specify the difference between local time and your home time zone: 1 Highlight g LOCAL and press the selector right. 2 Use the selector to choose the time difference between local time and your home time zone in increments of 15 minutes. 3 Press MENU/OK.
The Setup Menu R RESET Reset all settings except F DATE/TIME, N TIME DIFFERENCE, O BACKGROUND COLOR, and Q VIDEO SYSTEM to default values. 1 Highlight R RESET and press the selector right to display a confirmation dialog. 2 Highlight OK and press MENU/OK. K FORMAT If a memory card is inserted in the camera, this option will format the memory card. If no memory card is inserted, this option will format internal memory. Select OK to begin formatting.
The Setup Menu (defaults to OFF) R TRACKING DATA (F550EXR Only) Select ON to record GPS data to a log file on the memory card (P 40; be sure the clock is set to the correct time and date as described on page 16). A new log file is created when ON is selected and once every 24 hours thereafter. Note that the camera will continue to update GPS data even when off, increasing the drain on the battery. Choose OFF to disable GPS tracking. Q GPS logs can be viewed in MyFinePix Studio.
The Setup Menu (defaults to CONT.) B FRAME NO. New pictures are stored in image files named using a four-digit file numFrame number ber assigned by adding one to the last file number used. The file num100-0001 ber is displayed during playback as shown at right. B FRAME NO. controls whether file numbering is reset to 0001 when a new memory card Directory File is inserted or the current memory card or internal memory is formatted.
The Setup Menu e SHUTTER SOUND Choose the sound made by the shutter. (defaults to i) I PLAYBACK VOLUME Adjust the volume for movie and voice memo playback. (defaults to 7) J LCD BRIGHTNESS Control the brightness of the display. (defaults to 0) (defaults to 2 MIN) M AUTO POWER OFF Choose the length of time before the camera turns off automatically when no operations are performed. Shorter times increase battery life; if OFF is selected, the camera must be turned off manually.
The Setup Menu (defaults to OFF) D DIGITAL ZOOM If ON is selected, selecting i at the maximum optical zoom position will trigger digital zoom, further magnifying the image. The Zoom Indicator j i DIGITAL ZOOM on Optical zoom j Digital zoom i DIGITAL ZOOM off Optical zoom R Digital zoom may end when another mode is selected. Q Digital zoom produces lower quality images than optical zoom. (defaults to ON) C AF ILLUMINATOR If ON is selected, the AF-assist illuminator will light to assist autofocus.
The Setup Menu (defaults to OFF) t SAVE ORG IMAGE Choose ON to save unprocessed copies of pictures taken using B RED EYE REMOVAL, j PRO LOW-LIGHT MODE, or i PRO FOCUS MODE. (defaults to ON) m AUTOROTATE PB Choose ON to automatically rotate “tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures during playback. O BACKGROUND COLOR Choose a color scheme. c GUIDANCE DISPLAY Choose whether to display tool tips. (defaults to ON) Q VIDEO SYSTEM Choose a video mode for connection to a TV.
The Setup Menu S POWER MANAGEMENT Optimize camera performance for increased battery life or display quality. (defaults to n) Option Description Reduces LCD monitor refresh rate. If no operations are performed for 10 s, the n POWER SAVE LCD monitor will dim to save power. Select this option to save power. Choose this option for a brighter, higher quality display. The LCD monitor will o CLEAR DISPLAY dim to save power if no operations are performed for 30 s.
Technical Notes Optional Accessories The camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other manufacturers. DIGITAL CAMERA ■ Printing FINEPIX F550EXR FINEPIX F500EXR ■ Audio/Visual A/V cable (supplied) USB cable (supplied) PictBridge-compatible printer * TV * SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card Printer * ■ Computer Related USB cable (supplied) SD card slot or card reader Computer * * Available separately.
Optional Accessories Accessories from FUJIFILM The following optional accessories are available from FUJIFILM. For the latest information on the accessories available in your region, check with your local FUJIFILM representative or visit http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_ cameras/index.html. Rechargeable NP-50: Additional large-capacity NP-50 rechargeable batLi-ion batteries teries can be purchased as required. Battery chargers BC-45W: Replacement battery chargers can be purchased as required.
Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of the product, observe the following precautions. Storage and Use If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and memory card.
Caring for the Camera Cleaning Use a blower to remove dust from the lens and LCD monitor, then gently wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Any remaining stains can be removed by wiping gently with a piece of FUJIFILM lens-cleaning paper to which a small amount of lenscleaning fluid has been applied. Care should be taken to avoid scratching the lens or LCD monitor. The camera body can be cleaned with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.
Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions Power and Battery Problem The camera does not turn on. • • • • • • • • The battery runs down quickly. • • • • 110 Solution The battery is exhausted exhausted:: Charge the battery or insert a fully-charged spare battery ((P P 7). The battery is inserted incorrectly: incorrectly: Reinsert in the correct orientation (P (P 9). The battery-chamber cover is not latched latched:: Latch the battery-chamber cover (P (P 9).
Problems and Solutions Problem Solution • The battery is exhausted exhausted:: Charge the battery or insert a fully-charged spare battery ((P P 7). The camera turns off • The AC power adapter or DC coupler has been disconnected: disconnected: Reconnect the AC power suddenly. adapter and DC coupler. Charging does not start. Reinsert the battery in the correct orientation and make sure that the charger is plugged in ((P P 7). Charging is slow. Charge the battery at room temperature (P (P vi).
Problems and Solutions Problem The LCD monitor goes dark after shooting. The camera does not focus. Pictures are not the same size. Macro mode is not available. Solution The LCD monitor may darken while the flash charges. Wait for the flash to charge ((P P 37). • The subject is close to the camera camera:: Select macro mode (P (P 36). • The subject is far away from the camera camera:: Cancel macro mode (P (P 36). • The subject is not suited to autofocus autofocus:: Use focus lock ((P P 33).
Problems and Solutions Problem Wrong subject is selected. The flash does not fire. Some flash modes are not available. The flash does not fully light the subject. Pictures are blurred. Pictures are mottled. Troubleshooting Solution The selected subject is closer to the center of the frame than the main subject. Recompose the picture or turn face detection off and frame the picture using focus lock (P (P 33).
Problems and Solutions Problem Solution Power was interrupted during shooting. Before connecting the AC power adapter or DC coupler, Pictures are not recorded. turn the camera off. Leaving the camera on can result in corrupted files or damage to the memory card or internal memory. • u CONTINUOUS is selected for F MOVIE AF MODE MODE:: Select a different AF mode Sounds made by the (P 87). camera are recorded with • Zoom was adjusted during shooting shooting:: Do not adjust zoom during shooting. movies.
Problems and Solutions Connections/Miscellaneous Problem No picture or sound. No color The computer does not recognize the camera. Can not transfer RAW or JPEG files to computer. Pictures can not be printed. Only one copy is printed/ the date is not printed. The camera is unresponsive. Solution • The camera is not properly connected connected:: Connect the camera properly (P (P 65). • An A/V cable was connected during movie playback playback:: Connect the camera once movie playback has ended.
Warning Messages and Displays The following warnings are displayed in the LCD monitor: Warning B ((red red)) A ((blinks blinks red) red) k Description Low battery. Charge the battery ((P P 7) or insert a fully-charged spare battery ((P P 9). Battery exhausted. Charge the battery (P (P 7) or insert a fully-charged spare battery ((P P 9). Slow shutter speed. Pictures may be blurred; use the flash or a tripod. The camera can not focus.
Warning Messages and Displays Warning CARD ERROR a MEMORY FULL b MEMORY FULL INTERNAL MEMORY IS FULL INSERT A NEW CARD WRITE ERROR READ ERROR Troubleshooting Description The memory card is not formatted for use in the camera. Format the card (P (P 99). The memory card contacts require cleaning or the memory card is damaged. Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth. If the message is repeated, format the card ((P P 99). If the message persists, replace the card. Incompatible memory card.
Warning Messages and Displays Warning FRAME NO. FULL Description The camera has run out of frame numbers (current frame number is 999-9999). Format the memory card and select RENEW for B FRAME NO. Take a picture to reset frame numbering to 100-0001, then select CONTINUOUS for B FRAME NO. ((P P 101). PRESS AND HOLD An attempt was made to choose a flash mode or adjust the volume with the camera in silent THE DISP BUTTON TO mode.
Warning Messages and Displays Warning b NO IMAGE a NO IMAGE Description The source selected for E COPY contains no images. Select a different source. • The voice memo file is corrupt corrupt:: The voice memo can not be played back. • Camera malfunction: malfunction: Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. The DPOF print order on the current memory card contains more than 999 images. Copy the DPOF FILE ERROR pictures to internal memory and create a new print order.
Appendix Tips and Tricks The following tips and tricks will help you get the most from your camera. Battery Performance Choose the following settings for improved battery performance: • b FACE DETECTION (P 85): OFF • F AF MODE (P 86): r CENTER • S POWER MANAGEMENT (P 105): n POWER SAVE • R LOCATION SEARCH (P 99): OFF • R TRACKING DATA (P 100): OFF The Self-timer • To prevent blur caused by the camera moving when the shutter button is pressed, use the two-second timer.
Tips and Tricks Intelligent Face Detection When ON is selected for b FACE DETECTION (P 85), you can: • Zoom in on faces when ZOOM(CONTINUOUS) is selected for A IMShooting AGE DISP. (P 100). • Remove red-eye by selecting ON for B RED EYE REMOVAL (P 92). • Zoom in on faces during slide shows (P 89) or by pressing the selector Playback down during playback. • Search for faces using b IMAGE SEARCH (P 57). • Crop the background from portraits using G CROP (P 93). • Print one copy for each person in the photo.
Tips and Tricks Pro Tips • To photograph backlit subjects, select p SPOT for C PHOTOMETRY (P 85) and position your subject in the center of the frame. • To photograph subjects that are in motion, select u CONTINUOUS or x TRACKING for F AF MODE (P 86). • To photograph night scenes, select T HIGH ISO & LOW NOISE in A E MODE (P 23) and turn the flash on (P 37).
Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the recording time or number of pictures available at different image sizes. All figures are approximate; file size varies with the scene recorded, producing wide variations in the number of files that can be stored. The number of exposures or length remaining may not diminish at an even rate. A limited number of test pictures can be taken when no memory card is inserted.
Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity ■ FinePix F500EXR Medium O Photographs Movie T O 4:3 O 16:9 P 4:3 P 16:9 Q 4:3 Q 16:9 i 1920 1 h 1280 1 f2 k 640 640× ×480 3 k 320 320× ×240 3 k 320 320× ×112 3 Internal memory (approx. 20 MB) FINE NORMAL 2 4 3 6 4 9 6 12 9 19 18 28 11 sec. 14 sec. 32 sec. 25 sec. 51 sec. 25 sec. 4 GB FINE 630 840 990 1330 1990 3750 NORMAL 1000 1330 1960 2630 3870 5630 38 min. 49 min. 115 min. 86 min. 172 min. 86 min.
Specifications System Model Effective pixels Image sensor Storage media File system File format Image size (pixels) F550EXR F500EXR Lens Focal length Digital zoom Aperture Focus range (distance from front of lens) Appendix Digital Camera FinePix F550EXR/F500EXR 16 million 1/2 -in., EXR CMOS with primary color filter • Internal memory • SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards F550EXR:: approx. 39 MB F550EXR F500EXR:: approx. 20 MB F500EXR Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF) (DCF),, Exif 2.
Specifications System Sensitivity Standard output sensitivity equivalent to ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 (image size P or Q), 12800 (image size Q); AUTO, AUTO (400), AUTO (800), AUTO (1600), AUTO (3200) Metering 256-segment throughhrough-tthehe-llens (TTL) metering; MULTI, SPOT, AVERAGE Exposure control Programmed AE; aperture-priority AE; shutter-priority AE; manual exposure Exposure compensation –2 EV – +2 EV in increments of 1/3 EV Picture stabilization Optical stabilization (image-sensor sh
Specifications System LCD monitor Movies 3.0-in., 460k-dot color LCD monitor; frame coverage approx. 100% • i 1920 1920:: 1,920 × 1,080 (1080i) (1080i),, 30 fps • h 1280 1280:: 1,280 × 720 (720p) (720p),, 30 fps • f: 640 × 480 (VGA) (VGA),, 30 fps • k 640 640× ×480 480:: 80 fps • k 320 320× ×240 240:: 160 fps • k 320 320× ×112 112:: 320 fps Note:: i, h, and f movies are recorded with stereo sound.
Specifications Power supply/other Camera dimensions (W × H × D) F550EXR 103.5 mm × 62.5 mm × 32.6 mm/4.1 in. × 2.4 in. × 1.2 in., excluding projections (minimum depth 22.9 mm/0.9 in.) F500EXR 103.5 mm × 59.2 mm × 32.6 mm/4.0 in. × 2.3 in. × 1.2 in., excluding projections (minimum depth 22.9 mm/0.9 in.) Camera weight Approx. 195 g/6.8 oz., excluding battery, accessories, and memory card Shooting weight Approx. 215 g/7.5 oz.
Specifications ■ Notices • Specifications subject to change without notice; for the latest information, visit http:// www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this manual. • Although the LCD monitor is manufactured using advanced high-precision technology, small bright points and anomalous colors may appear, particularly in the vicinity of text.
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Restrictions on Camera Settings The options available in each shooting mode are listed below. Shooting Mode Option BOFF N BON h F N O Q N O K L M P S/R o n F OFF d AUTO AUTO (3200) AUTO (1600) AUTO (800) AUTO (400) 12800 2 6400 3 3200 1600 800 400 200 100 S O P Q T E RS T ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Adv.
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