Owner’s Manual BL00004999-200 EN
Introduction Thank you for your purchase of this product. Be sure that you have read this manual and understood its contents before using the camera. Keep the manual where it will be read by all who use the product. For the Latest Information The latest versions of the manuals are available from: http://fujifilm-dsc.com/en/manual/ The site can be accessed not only from your computer but also from smartphones and tablets. It also contains information on the software license.
P Chapter Index Menu List 1 Before You Begin iv 1 2 First Steps 37 3 Basic Photography and Playback 55 4 Movie Recording and Playback 61 5 Taking Photographs 67 6 The Shooting Menus 103 7 Playback and the Playback Menu 171 8 The Setup Menus 197 9 Shortcuts 249 10 Peripherals and Optional Accessories 263 11 Connections 281 12 Technical Notes 295 iii
Menu List Camera menu options are listed below. Menu List Shooting Menus Adjust settings when shooting photos or movies. N See page 103 for details. H IMAGE QUALITY SETTING IMAGE SIZE IMAGE QUALITY RAW RECORDING FILM SIMULATION 1⁄3 B & W ADJ.
Menu List P B MOVIE SETTING P MOVIE MODE 151 135 H.265(HEVC)/H.264 153 135 MOVIE COMPRESSION 153 136 154 137 1⁄4 F FILM SIMULATION F B & W ADJ.
The Playback Menu Adjust playback settings. N See page 177 for details.
Menu List Setup Menus Adjust basic camera settings. N See page 197 for details. P D SCREEN SETTING P 198 EVF BRIGHTNESS 205 199 EVF COLOR 205 199 EVF COLOR ADJUSTMENT 205 206 200 1⁄3 LCD BRIGHTNESS LCD COLOR 206 200 LCD COLOR ADJUSTMENT 206 201 IMAGE DISP. 207 201 AUTOROTATE DISPLAYS 207 202 PREVIEW EXP./WB IN MANUAL MODE 208 202 NATURAL LIVE VIEW 208 P FRAMING GUIDELINE 209 203 PB 209 203 2⁄3 AUTOROTATE FOCUS SCALE UNITS 210 204 DUAL DISPLAY SETTING 210 204 DISP.
Menu List Menu List D BUTTON/DIAL SETTING FOCUS LEVER SETTING EDIT/SAVE QUICK MENU FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING DIAL SETTING 1⁄2 COMMAND SHUTTER AF SHUTTER AE SHOOT WITHOUT LENS SHOOT WITHOUT CARD FOCUS RING FOCUS RING OPERATION AE/AF-LOCK MODE 2⁄2 AWB-LOCK MODE EXPO. COMP. BUTTON SETTING TOUCH SCREEN SETTING LOCK D POWER MANAGEMENT AUTO POWER OFF PERFORMANCE SHOOTING STAND BY MODE AUTO POWER SAVE viii P D SAVE DATA SETTING P FRAME NO.
P Table of Contents Introduction ........................................................................................................... ii For the Latest Information............................................................................................ ii Menu List................................................................................................................ iv Shooting Menus ..........................................................................................................
Taking Pictures in Portrait Orientation .......................................................36 Display Rotation...............................................................................................................36 2 First Steps 37 3 Basic Photography and Playback 55 4 Movie Recording and Playback 61 5 Taking Photographs 67 Attaching the Strap ...........................................................................................38 Attaching a Lens .................................
Table of Contents Sensitivity..............................................................................................................90 AUTO.......................................................................................................................................91 Metering ................................................................................................................92 Exposure Compensation .................................................................................
EDIT/SAVE CUSTOM SETTING ............................................................................... 118 AF/MF SETTING................................................................................................ 119 FOCUS AREA ................................................................................................................... 119 AF MODE ........................................................................................................................... 120 AF-C CUSTOM SETTINGS..
Table of Contents xiii 1 Introduction TTL-LOCK MODE ........................................................................................................... 149 LED LIGHT SETTING .................................................................................................... 149 MASTER SETTING ......................................................................................................... 150 CH SETTING ......................................................................................
7 Playback and the Playback Menu 171 8 The Setup Menus 197 The Playback Display ..................................................................................... 172 The DISP/BACK Button ............................................................................................. 173 Viewing Pictures .............................................................................................. 175 Playback Zoom .........................................................................................
Table of Contents xv 1 Introduction OPERATION VOL. ........................................................................................................... 204 SHUTTER VOLUME ....................................................................................................... 204 SHUTTER SOUND ......................................................................................................... 204 PLAYBACK VOLUME ...................................................................................
AE/AF-LOCK MODE ..................................................................................................... 230 AWB-LOCK MODE ........................................................................................................ 230 EXPO. COMP. BUTTON SETTING .......................................................................... 230 TOUCH SCREEN SETTING ........................................................................................ 231 LOCK...........................................
Table of Contents 10Peripherals and Optional Accessories 263 11Connections 281 HDMI Output .................................................................................................... 282 Connecting to HDMI Devices .............................................................................. 282 Shooting ............................................................................................................................ 283 Playback ......................................................
Table of Contents 12Technical Notes 1 295 Introduction Accessories from Fujifilm.............................................................................. 296 Software for Use with Your Camera .......................................................... 298 FUJIFILM Camera Remote ...................................................................................... 298 MyFinePix Studio..........................................................................................................
Supplied Accessories The following are included with the camera: • NP-T125 rechargeable batteries (× 2) • BC-T125 battery charger • Plug adapter • EVF-GFX2 interchangeable electronic viewfinder • Body cap (comes attached to camera) • Metal strap clips (× 2) • Clip attaching tool • Protective covers (× 2) • Shoulder strap • Cable protector • Hot shoe cover (comes attached to hot shoe) • Sync terminal cap (comes attached to camera) • Owner’s Manual (this manual) 1 Introduction N • The plug adapter supplied
About This Manual This manual contains instructions for your FUJIFILM GFX100 digital camera. Be sure you have read and understood its contents before proceeding. 1 Introduction Symbols and Conventions The following symbols are used in this manual: O Information that should be read to prevent damage to the product. Additional information that may be helpful when using the N product. P Pages on which related information may be found. Menus and other text in the displays are shown in bold.
Before You Begin 1
Parts of the Camera 1 Before You Begin A Fn2 button .....................................................256 B Secondary LCD monitor mode button .....27 C Secondary LCD monitor................................26 D Secondary monitor backlight button.......28 E Hot shoe .........................................................271 F DRIVE mode dial release button...................6 G DRIVE button......................................................7 H DRIVE mode dial ........................................
Parts of the Camera 1 Before You Begin f b (delete) button ...........................................60 g AE-L (exposure lock) button ............... 95, 256 h Focus stick (focus lever)...................5, 82, 221 i Focus mode selector ......................................78 j AF-ON button ......................................... 95, 256 k Rear command dial .......................8, 175, 226 l Fn4 button .....................................................256 m Q (quick menu) button .................
1 Before You Begin 0 Vertical grip focus stick (focus lever) 1 2 3 4 5 ..................................................................... 5, 36 Vertical grip AF-ON button ................. 36, 256 Vertical grip rear command dial ............................................................8, 36, 226 Vertical grip Fn2 button ...................... 36, 256 Vertical grip Fn1 button d (exposure compensation) button ..........................................................
Parts of the Camera The Serial Number Plate Do not remove the serial number plate, which provides the FCC ID, KC mark, CMIIT ID, serial number, and other important information. 1 The Focus Stick (Focus Lever) Tilt or press the focus stick to select the focus area. The focus stick can also be used to navigate the menus.
The DRIVE mode dial The DRIVE mode dial is used to select the drive mode. Hold the DRIVE mode dial release button while rotating the dial to select the desired mode. 1 Before You Begin Option STILL MULTI MOVIE 6 Description Take pictures one at a time or in bursts (P 56, 99). Record a multiple exposures or take a series of photographs using bracketing (P 96, 101). Shoot movies (P 62).
Parts of the Camera The DRIVE Button Pressing the DRIVE button when STILL or MULTI is selected with the DRIVE mode dial displays drive mode options. Pressing the button when MOVIE is selected displays movie mode options (P 151).
The Command Dials Rotate or press the command dials to: Front command dial Rear command dial 1 Before You Begin • Highlight menu items • Choose the desired combina- tion of shutter speed and aperture (program shift) through menus • Choose a shutter speed 1, 4 • Choose the desired combina- • Adjust exposure compensation by tion of shutter speed and aper- pressing the d button and rotatture (program shift) ing the dial 1 • Adjust aperture 1, 2 • Adjust settings in the quick menu • View other pictures duri
Parts of the Camera The Indicator Lamp Camera status is shown by the indicator lamp 1. 1 Blinks green and orange Glows orange Blinks red Camera status Focus locked. Focus or slow shutter speed warning. Pictures can be taken. • Camera on: Recording pictures. Additional pictures can be taken. • Camera off: Uploading pictures to a smartphone or tablet. * Recording pictures. No additional pictures can be taken at this time. Lens or memory error. * Displayed only if pictures are selected for upload.
The LCD Monitor The LCD monitor can be tilted for easier viewing, but be careful not to touch the wires or trap fingers or other objects behind the monitor. Touching the wires could cause camera malfunction.
Parts of the Camera “Tall” (Portrait) Orientation The display can also be tilted to take pictures from high or low angles when the camera is rotated to take pictures in “tall” (portrait) orientation. • Press the tilt lock release and tilt the display as shown in Figure 1. • To take high-angle shots, hold the camera in the orientation shown in Figure 2.
The Viewfinder 1 Before You Begin A Hot shoe .................................................267, 273 B Viewfinder lock releases ............................... 13 C VIEW MODE button......................................... 20 D Eye sensor ......................................................... 20 E Electronic viewfinder (EVF) ................... 16, 20 F Eye cup .............................................................. 14 G Diopter adjustment control ........................ 15 H Connectors ......
The Viewfinder Attaching the Viewfinder Using the viewfinder makes it easier to frame your subject accurately. Remove the hot shoe cover from the camera and slide the viewfinder onto the hot shoe, stopping when it clicks into place. 1 Before You Begin Removing the Viewfinder Keeping the lock releases pressed (A), press down on the front of the viewfinder (B) and slide it off as shown.
The Eye Cup To remove the eye cup, press the bottom in with both thumbs and slide eye cup up.
The Viewfinder Focusing the Viewfinder If the indicators displayed in the viewfinder are blurred, put your eye to the viewfinder and rotate the diopter adjustment control until the display is in sharp focus. O Lift the control before use. Failure to observe this precaution could cause product malfunction. 15 1 Before You Begin To focus the viewfinder: A Lift the diopter adjustment control. B Rotate the control to adjust viewfinder focus.
Camera Displays This section lists the indicators that may be displayed during shooting. O For illustrative purposes, displays are shown with all indicators lit. The Electronic Viewfinder 1 D E KL M N O P Before You Begin ALL-Intra A B C FGHIJ Q RS x T U V W X 01/01/2019 10:00 AM w H.264 v Y u t 5 4 3 2 1 0 -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 Z a s b r 1.
Camera Displays Z Temperature warning ................................323 a Virtual horizon.................................................25 b Focus frame ...............................................82, 94 c Histogram .........................................................25 d External power source in use.......................43 e Battery level ......................................................51 f Sensitivity ..........................................................
The LCD Monitor D E G A B C H ALL-Intra H.
Camera Displays Z Focus frame ...............................................82, 94 a Histogram .........................................................25 b External power source in use.......................43 c Battery level ......................................................51 d Distance indicator 2 ........................................87 e Sensitivity ..........................................................90 f Exposure compensation ...............................93 g Aperture.................
Choosing a Display Mode Press the VIEW MODE button to cycle through the following display modes. 1 Before You Begin Option E EYE SENSOR EVF ONLY LCD ONLY EVF ONLY + E E EYE SENSOR + LCD IMAGE DISP. Description Putting your eye to the viewfinder turns the viewfinder on and the LCD monitor off ; taking your eye away turns the viewfinder off and LCD monitor on. Viewfinder on, LCD monitor off. LCD monitor on, viewfinder off.
Camera Displays Adjusting Display Brightness The brightness and hue of the viewfinder and LCD monitor can be adjusted using the items in the D SCREEN SET-UP menu. Choose EVF BRIGHTNESS or EVF COLOR to adjust viewfinder brightness or hue, LCD BRIGHTNESS or LCD COLOR to do the same for the LCD monitor.
The DISP/BACK Button The DISP/BACK button controls the display of indicators in the viewfinder and LCD monitor. N Indicators for the EVF and LCD must be selected separately. To choose the EVF display, place your eye to the viewfinder while using the DISP/BACK button.
Camera Displays LCD Monitor Standard indicators No indicators 1 Before You Begin Dual display (manual focus mode only) Info display The Dual Display The dual display consists of a large full-frame window and a smaller close-up of the focus area.
Customizing the Standard Display To choose the items shown in the standard indicator display: 1 Display standard indicators. Use the DISP/BACK button to display standard indicators. 2 Select DISP. CUSTOM SETTING. Select D SCREEN SET-UP > DISP. CUSTOM SETTING in the setup menu. 3 Choose items. Highlight items and press MENU/OK to select or deselect.
Camera Displays Virtual Horizon Selecting ELECTRONIC LEVEL displays a virtual horizon. The camera is level when the two lines overlap. Note that the virtual horizon may not be displayed if the camera lens is pointed up or down. For a 3D display (shown), press the function button to which ELECTRONIC LEVEL is assigned (P 223, 259). Pitch Roll Histograms Histograms show the distribution of tones in the image. Brightness is shown by the horizontal axis, the number of pixels by the vertical axis.
The Secondary LCD Monitor Among the settings that can be viewed in the secondary LCD monitor are shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity. 1 Before You Begin Secondary LCD monitor E L K A F L T T L S.S. F ISO 4000 2.8 102400 M L 9999 L 1 V R A B C D E F G M L 9999 L J I A B C D E F SHUTTER SPEED APERTURE ISO SHOOTING MODE IMAGE SIZE/QUALITY WHITE BALANCE 1 V R H Default G FILM SIMULATION H BATTERY LEVEL I FRAMES REM.
Camera Displays Cycling Through Indicators in the Secondary LCD Monitor The indicators displayed in the secondary LCD monitor change each time the secondary LCD monitor mode button is pressed. 1 E L A F L T T L S.S. F ISO DIALS Before You Begin INFORMATION 4000 2.
The secondary LCD monitor backlight button To turn on the secondary LCD monitor backlight when you find the secondary LCD monitor too dark to read, press the secondary LCD monitor backlight button. Press the button again to turn the backlight off. 1 Before You Begin Background Color The background color (black or white) for the secondary LCD monitor can be selected using the D SCREEN SET-UP > SUB MONITOR BACKGROUND COLOR option in the D (setup) menu.
Camera Displays The Rear Secondary Monitor Among the indicators that can be viewed in the rear secondary monitor are histograms and the exposure compensation indicator. 1 A APERTURE B SHUTTER SPEED C ISO A B C F E D Default D WHITE BALANCE E FILM SIMULATION F EXPO. COMP. N • Use D SCREEN SET-UP > REAR SUB MONITOR SETTING to choose the indicators displayed or turn the rear secondary monitor off.
Using the Menus To display the menus, press MENU/OK. Shooting Playback PLAY BACK MENU IMAGE QUALITY SETTING IMAGE SIZE SWITCH SLOT IMAGE QUALITY RAW CONVERSION ERASE RAW RECORDING SIMULTANEOUS DELETE(RAW SLOT1/JPG SLOT2) FILM SIMULATION 1 B & W ADJ. GRAIN EFFECT CROP RESIZE (Warm/Cool) Before You Begin PROTECT IMAGE ROTATE COLOR CHROME EFFECT SMOOTH SKIN EFFECT EXIT EXIT To navigate the menus: 1 Press MENU/OK to display the menus.
Touch Screen Mode The LCD monitor also functions as a touch screen. TOUCH SCREEN SETTINGS TOUCH SCREEN SETTING DOUBLE TAP SETTING ON TOUCH FUNCTION TOUCH SCREENOFF SETTING 1 EVF TOUCH SCREEN AREA SETTINGS EVF The LCD monitor can be used to select the focus area while pictures are being framed in the electronic viewfinder (EVF). Use D BUTTON/DIAL SETTING > TOUCH SCREEN SETTING > EVF TOUCH SCREEN AREA SETTINGS to choose the area of the monitor employed for touch controls.
1 LCD Monitor Touch controls can be used for such operations as focusing, choosing the focus area, and taking photographs. The operation performed can be selected by tapping the touch screen mode indicator in the display to cycle through the following options. Before You Begin Mode Description • In focus mode S (AF-S), the camera focuses when you tap your AREA subject in the display. Focus locks at the current distance until you tap the AF OFF icon.
Touch Screen Mode * Selecting ON for B MOVIE SETTING > MOVIE SILENT CONTROL disables dial controls. 33 1 Before You Begin Muting Movie Controls Movie settings can be adjusted using touch-screen controls, preventing the sounds made by camera controls being recorded with the movie.
1 Before You Begin Touch Function Functions can be assigned to the following flick gestures in much the same way as function buttons (P 256): • Flick up: T-Fn1 • Flick left: T-Fn2 • Flick right: T-Fn3 • Flick down: T-Fn4 N • In some cases, touch-function flick ges- tures display a menu; tap to select the desired option. • Touch-function gestures are disabled by default. To enable touch-function gestures, select ON for D BUTTON/DIAL SETTING > TOUCH SCREEN SETTING > c TOUCH FUNCTION.
Touch Screen Mode Playback Touch Controls When ON is selected for D BUTTON/DIAL SETTING > TOUCH SCREEN SETTING > a TOUCH SCREEN SETTING, touch controls can be used for the following playback operations: • Swipe: Swipe a finger across the display to view other images. 1 Before You Begin • Pinch-out: Place two fingers on the display and spread them apart to zoom in. • Pinch-in: Place two fingers on the display and slide them together to zoom out.
Taking Pictures in Portrait Orientation The vertical-grip buttons, command dials, and focus stick (focus lever) make the camera easier to use when rotated to take pictures in portrait (“tall”) orientation. 1 Before You Begin Landscape (“wide”) orientation Portrait (“tall”) orientation N • To use the vertical-grip buttons, command dials, and focus stick, slide the vertical grip control lock from LOCK to z.
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Attaching the Strap Attach the strap clips to the camera and then attach the strap. 1 Attach a protective cover. Place a protective cover over the eyelet as shown, with the black side of the cover toward the camera. 2 Open a strap clip. Use the clip attaching tool (A) to open a strap clip (B). 2 First Steps Protective cover (A) (B) 3 38 Slide the clip onto the tool. Slide the clip onto the tool so that it hooks over the projection.
Attaching the Strap 4 Place the strap clip on an eyelet. Hook the strap eyelet in the clip opening. Remove the tool, using the other hand to keep the clip in place. N Keep the tool in a safe place, as you will need it to open the strap clips when removing the strap. 2 Pass the clip through the eyelet. Rotate the clip fully through the eyelet until it clicks closed. 6 Fasten the strap. Insert the strap through a protective cover and strap clip and fasten the buckle as shown.
Attaching a Lens The camera can be used with lenses for the FUJIFILM G-mount. 2 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens. Place the lens on mount, keeping the marks on the lens and camera aligned (A), and then rotate the lens until it clicks into place (B). First Steps O • When attaching lenses, ensure that dust or other foreign matter does not enter the camera. • Be careful not to touch the camera’s internal parts. • Rotate the lens until it clicks securely into place.
Charging the Batteries The batteries are not charged at shipment. Before use, charge the batteries in the supplied battery charger. O • The camera is supplied with NP-T125 batteries. • Charging takes about 140 minutes. 1 Connect the plug adapter. O The plug adapter supplied with the camera varies with the coun- try or region of purchase; use the adapter appropriate to your country or region as described in the enclosed notice. Place the battery in the charger.
The Charging Indicator The charging indicator shows battery charge status as follows: On Battery status Battery not inserted. Battery fully charged. Battery charging. Blinks Battery fault. Charging indicator Off 2 Action Insert the battery. Remove the battery. — Unplug the charger and remove the battery. First Steps O • The supplied charger is compatible with power supplies of 100 to 240 volts (a plug adapter may be needed for overseas use). • Do not affix labels or other objects to the battery.
Charging the Battery Charging via AC Adapter The battery inserted in the camera will also charge when the camera is powered by an optional AC-15V AC adapter. Charging takes about 120 minutes. 2 First Steps Battery charge status is shown by battery status icons when the camera is on (playback mode) and by the two lamps designated as “indicator lamp 2” when the camera is off. The left lamp shows the status of battery in chamber “L”, the right lamp that of the battery in chamber “R”.
Charging the Battery Charging from a Computer or Portable Battery The batteries also charge if the camera is connected to a computer or portable battery. Turn the camera off, insert the batteries, and connect a USB cable. 2 First Steps USB connector (Type-C) • Battery status is shown by indicator lamp 2. Indicator lamp 2 On Off Blinks Battery status Battery charging Charging complete Battery fault • Connect the camera directly to the computer; do not use a USB hub or keyboard.
Inserting the Batteries After charging the batteries, insert them in the camera as described below. 1 Remove the battery tray. Rotate the battery tray latch and remove the battery tray. O • Do not remove the battery tray when the camera is on. Failure to observe this precaution could damage image files or memory cards. • Do not use excessive force when handling the battery tray. First Steps 2 2 Insert the batteries as shown. O • Insert the battery in the orientations shown.
Inserting the Battery 3 Insert the battery tray and hold it in place while rotating the latch to its original position. 2 First Steps Removing the Batteries After turning the camera off, rotate the battery tray latch and remove the battery tray. Remove the batteries as shown. O The battery may become hot when used in high-temperature environments. Observe caution when removing the battery.
Inserting Memory Cards Pictures are stored on memory cards (sold separately). N The camera can be used with two cards, one in each of its two slots. 1 Open the memory card slot cover. Unlatch and open the cover. 2 Failure to observe this precaution could damage image files or memory cards. 2 Insert the memory card. Holding the card in the orientation shown, slide it in until it clicks into place at the back of the slot. Close and latch the memory card slot cover.
Removing Memory Cards Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off and open the memory card slot cover. Press and release the card to eject it part way (to prevent the card falling from the slot, press the center of the card and release it slowly, without removing your finger from the card). The card can then be removed by hand. 2 First Steps Using Two Cards The camera can be used with two cards, one in each of its two slots.
Inserting Memory Cards O • Do not turn the camera off or remove the memory card while the memo- ry card is being formatted or data are being recorded to or deleted from the card. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the card. • Memory cards can be locked, making it impossible to format the card or to record or delete images. Before inserting a memory card, slide the write-protect switch to the unlocked position. • Memory cards are small and can be swallowed; keep out of reach of children.
Turning the Camera On and Off Use the ON/OFF switch to turn the camera on and off. Slide the switch to ON to turn the camera on, or to OFF to turn the camera off. 2 O Fingerprints and other marks on the lens or viewfinder can affect pic- First Steps tures or the view through the viewfinder. Keep the lens and viewfinder clean. N • Pressing the a button during shooting starts playback. • Press the shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode.
Checking the Battery Level After turning the camera on, check the battery level in the display. Battery level is shown as follows: Description Battery partially discharged. Battery about 80% full. Battery about 60% full. Battery about 40% full. Battery about 20% full. Low battery. Charge as soon as possible. Battery exhausted. Turn camera off and recharge battery. 2 First Steps Indicator e f g h i i (red) j (blinks red) N • The display shows the level of inserted batteries only.
Basic Setup When you turn the camera on for the first time, you can choose a language and set the camera clock. At default settings, you can also pair the camera with a smartphone or tablet so that you can later synchronize the clocks or download pictures. Follow the steps below when turning the camera on for the first time.
Basic Setup 4 Check the time. When pairing is complete, you will be prompted to set the camera clock to the time reported by the smartphone or tablet. Check that the time is correct. PAIRING REGISTRATION PAIRING COMPLETE 1/ 1/2019 12:00 PM SET DATE/TIME FROM SMARTPHONE? SET N 5 CANCEL To set the clock manually, press DISP/BACK (P 54). 2 SMARTPHONE SYNC. SETTING LOCATION&TIME First Steps Synchronize the camera settings with the settings configured on your smartphone or tablet.
Basic Setup Choosing a Different Language To change the language: 2 1 Display language options. Select D USER SETTING > Qa. 2 Choose a language. Highlight the desired option and press MENU/OK. Changing the Time and Date To set the camera clock: First Steps 1 Display DATE/TIME options. Select D USER SETTING > DATE/TIME. 2 Set the clock. Press the focus stick (focus lever) left or right to highlight the year, month, day, hour, or minute and press up or down to change.
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Taking Photographs (Mode P) This section describes how to take pictures using program AE (mode P). See pages 68–76 for information on S, A, and M modes. 3 1 Rotate the DRIVE mode dial to STILL. 2 Adjust settings for program AE.
Taking Photographs (Mode P) 3 Check the shooting mode. Confirm that P appears in the display. 4 Ready the camera. • Hold the camera steady with both hands and brace your elbows against your sides. Shaking or unsteady hands can blur your shots. 3 Basic Photography and Playback • To prevent pictures that are out of focus or too dark (underexposed), keep your fingers and other objects away from the lens and AF-assist illuminator. 5 Frame the picture.
Taking Photographs (Mode P) 6 Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Focus indicator Focus frame • If the camera is able to focus, it will beep twice and focus frame and focus indicator will glow green. • If the camera is unable to focus, the focus frame will turn red, s 3 will be displayed, and the focus indicator will blink white. Basic Photography and Playback N • If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator may light to assist the focus operation.
a Viewing Pictures Pictures can be viewed in the viewfinder or LCD monitor. To view pictures full frame, press a. 100-0001 N Pictures taken using other cameras are marked with a m (“gift image”) icon to warn that they may not display correctly and that playback zoom may not be available. Two Memory Cards If two memory cards are inserted, you can press and hold the a button to choose a card for playback. You can also select a card using the C PLAY BACK MENU > SWITCH SLOT option.
b Deleting Pictures Use the b button to delete pictures. O Deleted pictures cannot be recovered. Protect important pictures or copy them to a computer or other storage device before proceeding. 1 With a picture displayed full frame, press the b button and select FRAME. ERASE FRAME SELECTED FRAMES ALL FRAMES 3 Basic Photography and Playback 2 Press the focus stick (focus lever) left or right to scroll through pictures and press MENU/OK to delete (a confirmation dialog is not displayed).
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F Recording Movies This section describes how to film movies in auto mode. 1 Rotate the DRIVE mode dial to MOVIE. 2 Adjust settings for program AE. 4 Movie Recording and Playback A Aperture B Shutter speed C Focus mode Setting A (auto) Auto S (single AF) P 68 68 78 N Press the button to which SHOOTING MODE is assigned (at default settings, the Fn2 button) to switch between shutter speeds of auto and User-selected (manually selected shutter speed).
Recording Movies 3 Press the shutter button to start recording. A recording indicator (V) and the time remaining are displayed while recording is in progress. 4 Press the button again to end recording. Recording ends automatically when the maximum length is reached or the memory card is full. O • Sound is recorded via the built-in microphone or an optional external microphone. Do not cover the microphone during recording.
Recording Movies Adjusting Movie Settings • Frame size and rate can be selected using B MOVIE SETTING > MOVIE MODE. • To choose the card used to store movies, use D SAVE DATA SET-UP > SELECT SLOT(FSEQUENTIAL). • Focus mode is selected using the focus mode selector; for continuous focus adjustment, select C, or choose S and enable Intelligent Face Detection. Intelligent Face Detection is not available in focus mode M. Depth of Field Choose low f-numbers to soften background details.
a Viewing Movies View movies on the camera. In full-frame playback, movies are identified by a W icon. Press the focus stick (focus lever) down to start movie playback. 01/01/2019 10:00 AM PLAY +1.0 12800 The following operations can be performed while a movie is displayed: 4 Left/right View other pictures Playback in Playback progress ((x x) paused (y (y) End playback Pause playback Start/resume playback Single frame rewind/ Adjust speed advance Progress is shown in the display during playback.
Viewing Movies Playback Speed Press the focus stick (focus lever) left or right to adjust playback speed during playback. Speed is shown by the number of arrows (M or N).
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P, S, A, and M Modes P, S, A, and M modes give you varying degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture. Mode P: Program AE Let the camera choose shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure. Other values that produce the same exposure can be selected with program shift. 5 Taking Photographs A DRIVE mode dial B Aperture C Shutter speed Setting STILL A (auto) Auto Confirm that P appears in the display.
P, S, A, and M Modes Program Shift If desired, you can rotate the rear command dial to select other combinations of shutter speed and aperture without altering exposure (program shift). Aperture Shutter speed O Program shift is not available in any of the following circumstances: • With flash units that support TTL auto • When an auto option is selected for H IMAGE QUALITY SETTING > DYNAMIC RANGE • In movie mode N To cancel program shift, turn the camera off.
Mode S: Shutter-Priority AE Choose a shutter speed and let the camera adjust aperture for optimal exposure. 5 A DRIVE mode dial B Aperture C Shutter speed Setting STILL A (auto) User-selected Taking Photographs Confirm that S appears in the display. O • If the correct exposure cannot be achieved at the selected shutter speed, aperture will be displayed in red. • If the subject is outside the metering range of the camera, the aperture display will show “– – –”.
P, S, A, and M Modes N • Shutter speed can be adjusted while the shutter button is pressed halfway. • Press the button to which SHOOTING MODE is assigned (at default settings, the Fn2 button) to switch between shutter speeds of auto and User-selected (manually selected shutter speed). This function can be assigned to a different button if desired (P 259). • Shutter speed can be locked by pressing and holding the button to which SHOOTING MODE is assigned. To unlock shutter speed, press the button again.
Bulb (B) Select a shutter speed of B (bulb) for long time-exposures in which you open and close the shutter manually. Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent the camera moving during the exposure. 5 1 Set shutter speed to B. 2 Press the shutter button all the way down. The shutter will remain open for up to 60 minutes while the shutter button is pressed; the display shows the time elapsed since the exposure started. Taking Photographs N • Selecting an aperture of A fixes shutter speed at 30 s.
P, S, A, and M Modes Mode A: Aperture-Priority AE Choose an aperture and let the camera adjust shutter speed for optimal exposure. A DRIVE mode dial B Aperture C Shutter speed Setting STILL User-selected Auto 5 O • If the correct exposure cannot be achieved at the selected aperture, shutter speed will be displayed in red. • If the subject is outside the metering range of the camera, the shutter speed display will show “– – –”.
Previewing Depth of Field When PREVIEW DEPTH OF FIELD is assigned to a function button, pressing the button displays a L icon and stops aperture down to the selected setting, allowing depth of field to be previewed in the display.
P, S, A, and M Modes Mode M: Manual Exposure In manual mode, the user controls both shutter speed and aperture. Shots can be deliberately overexposed (brighter) or underexposed (darker), opening the door for a variety of individual creative expression. The amount the picture would be under- or over-exposed at current settings is shown by the exposure indicator; adjust shutter speed and aperture until the desired exposure is reached. 5 Confirm that M appears in the display.
P, S, A, and M Modes Exposure Preview To preview exposure in the LCD monitor, select an option other than OFF for D SCREEN SET-UP > PREVIEW EXP./WB IN MANUAL MODE. N Select OFF when using the flash or on other occasions on which exposure may change when the picture is taken.
Autofocus Take pictures using autofocus. 1 Rotate the focus mode selector to S or C (P 78). 2 3 Choose an AF mode (P 80). Choose the position and size of the focus frame (P 82). 5 Take pictures. Taking Photographs 4 N For information on the autofocus system, visit: http://fujifilm-x.com/af/en/index.
Focus Mode Use the focus mode selector to choose how the camera focuses. Choose from the following options: Mode S (AF-S) C (AF-C) M 5 (manual) Description Single AF: Focus locks while the shutter button is pressed halfway. Choose for stationary subjects. Continuous AF: Focus is continually adjusted to reflect changes in the distance to the subject while the shutter button is pressed halfway. Use for subjects that are in motion. Manual: Focus manually using the lens focus ring.
Autofocus The Focus Indicator Focus status is shown by the focus indicator. Focus indicator Focus status ( ) Camera focusing. Subject in focus; focus locked (focus z (lights green) mode S). Subject in focus (focus mode C). (z) (lights green) Focus is automatically adjusted for Focus indicator changes in distance to subject. A (blinks white) Camera unable to focus. Manual focus (focus mode M).
Autofocus Options (AF Mode) Choose how the camera focuses in modes S and C. 1 Press a function button (by default, Fn5) to display AF mode options. 2 Choose an AF mode. N • The Fn5 button can be assigned other roles using D BUTTON/DIAL SETTING > FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING. The role described above can also be assigned to other function buttons (P 259). • AF mode can also be selected using G AF/MF SETTING > AF MODE. How the camera focuses depends on the focus mode.
Autofocus Option Description z Camera focuses automatically on high-contrast subjects; display shows areas in focus. WIDE j ALL Sample image Rotate the rear command dial in the focus-point selection display (P 82, 83) to cycle through AF modes in the following order: r SINGLE POINT, y ZONE, and z WIDE. Focus Mode C (AF-C) Option Description Sample image Focus tracks subject at selected focus point. Use for subjects moving SINGLE POINT toward or away from camera.
Focus-Point Selection Choose a focus point for autofocus. Viewing the Focus-Point Display 1 2 3 Press MENU/OK and go to the shooting menu. Select G AF/MF SETTING > FOCUS AREA to view the focus-point display. Use the focus stick (focus lever) and rear command dial to choose a focus area. N The focus point can also be selected using touch controls (P 31).
Autofocus The Focus-Point Display The focus-point display varies with the option selected for AF mode. N Focus frames are shown by small squares (), focus zones by the large squares. r SINGLE POINT z WIDE/TRACKING points avail- Choose from zones with Position focus frame over selected using 7 × 7, 5 × 5, or 3 × 3 focus subject you want to track. SETTING > points. OF FOCUS Autofocus Although the camera boasts a high-precision autofocus system, it may be unable to focus on the subjects listed below.
Autofocus Checking Focus To zoom in on the current focus area for precise focus, press the center of the rear command dial. Use the focus stick (focus lever) to choose another focus area. Press the center of the rear command dial again to cancel zoom. Normal display Focus zoom N • In focus mode S, zoom can be adjusted by rotating the rear command dial. 5 • The focus stick can be used to select the focus area while zoom is in Taking Photographs • In focus mode S, select r SINGLE POINT for AF MODE.
Manual Focus Adjust focus manually. 1 Rotate the focus mode selector to M. j will appear in the display. Focus manually using the lens focus ring. Rotate the ring left to reduce the focus distance, right to increase. 3 Take pictures. 5 Taking Photographs 2 N • Use D BUTTON/DIAL SETTING > FOCUS RING to reverse the direction of rotation of the focus ring. • Regardless of the option selected, manual focus will be used when the lens is in manual focus mode.
Quick Focus • To use autofocus to focus on the subject in the selected focus area, press the button to which focus lock or AF-ON has been assigned (the size of the focus area can be chosen with the rear command dial). • In manual focus mode, you can use this feature to quickly focus on a chosen subject using either single or continuous AF according to the option chosen for G AF/MF SETTING > INSTANT AF SETTING.
Manual Focus Checking Focus A variety of options are available for checking focus in manual focus mode. The Manual Focus Indicator The manual focus indicator indicates how closely the focus distance matches the distance to the subject in the focus brackets.
Focus Zoom If ON is selected for G AF/MF SETTING > FOCUS CHECK, the camera will automatically zoom in on the selected focus area when the focus ring is rotated. Press the center of the rear command dial to exit zoom. N • Use the focus stick (focus lever) to choose another focus area. • If STANDARD or FOCUS PEAK HIGHLIGHT is selected for G AF/MF SETTING > MF ASSIST, zoom can be adjusted by rotating the rear command dial. Zoom cannot be adjusted when DIGITAL SPLIT IMAGE or DIGITAL MICROPRISM is selected.
Manual Focus • DIGITAL MICROPRISM: A grid pattern that emphasizes blur is displayed when the subject is out of focus, disappearing to be replaced by a sharp image when the subject is in focus.
N Sensitivity Adjust the camera’s sensitivity to light. Set sensitivity using A SHOOTING SETTING > ISO. Option Description Sensitivity is automatically adjusted in response to shooting AUTO1 conditions according to combination of standard and maxAUTO2 imum sensitivity and minimum shutter speed chosen for AUTO3 A SHOOTING SETTING > ISO. Choose from AUTO1, AUTO2, and AUTO3 (P 91). Adjust sensitivity manually. Selected value is shown in display. 12800–100 H (102400/51200/25600), Choose for special situations.
Sensitivity AUTO Choose the base sensitivity, maximum sensitivity, and minimum shutter speed for AUTO1, AUTO2, and AUTO3. Item DEFAULT SENSITIVITY MAX. SENSITIVITY MIN.
C Metering Choose how the camera meters exposure. A SHOOTING SETTING > PHOTOMETRY offers a choice of the following metering options: O The selected option will only take effect when G AF/MF SETTING > FACE/EYE DETECTION SETTING is OFF. Mode o (multi) p (centerweighted) v 5 (spot) Taking Photographs w (average) 92 Description The camera instantly determines exposure based on an analysis of composition, color, and brightness distribution. Recommended in most situations.
d Exposure Compensation Adjust exposure. Hold the d button and rotate the rear command dial until the desired value is displayed in the viewfinder or LCD monitor. O The amount of compensation available varies with the shooting mode. The d Button If ON/OFF SWITCH is selected for D BUTTON/DIAL SETTING > EXPO. COMP. BUTTON SETTING, exposure compensation can be set by pressing the d button once, rotating the rear command dial, and then pressing the d button again.
Focus/Exposure Lock Focus and exposure lock when the shutter button is pressed halfway. 1 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 Press the button all the way down. N Focus lock using the shutter button is only available when ON is selected for D BUTTON/DIAL SETTING > SHUTTER AF, SHUTTER AE.
Focus/Exposure Lock Other Controls Focus and exposure can also be locked using function buttons. At default settings, you can use the AE-L button to lock exposure without locking focus. If the AF-ON button is assigned AF LOCK ONLY (P 223, 256), it can similarly be used to lock focus without locking exposure. AE-L button (exposure lock) • While the assigned control is pressed, pressing the shutter button halfway will not end the lock.
BKT Bracketing Automatically vary settings over a series of pictures. 5 Taking Photographs 1 Rotate the DRIVE mode dial to MULTI. 2 Press the DRIVE button to display drive mode options. 3 Highlight the desired bracketing option using the focus stick and press MENU/OK. 4 Take photographs.
Bracketing O AE BKT Use A SHOOTING SETTING > AE BKT SETTING to choose the bracketing amount, bracketing order, and number of shots. Each time the shutter button is pressed, the camera will take the specified number of shots: one using the metered value for exposure and the others over- or under-exposed by multiples of the selected bracketing amount. N Regardless of the bracketing amount, exposure will not exceed the limits of the exposure metering system.
Bracketing V WHITE BALANCE BKT Select a bracketing amount (±1, ±2, or ±3) in the drive mode display. Each time the shutter is released, the camera takes one shot and processes it to create three copies: one at the current white balanced setting, one with fine-tuning increased by the selected amount, and another with fine-tuning decreased by the selected amount.
I Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) Capture motion in a series of pictures. Rotate the DRIVE mode dial to STILL. 2 Press the DRIVE button to display drive mode options. 3 If CL LOW SPEED BURST or CH HIGH SPEED BURST is selected, the camera will take pictures continuously while the shutter-release button is pressed. Shooting ends when the shutter button is released or the memory card is full.
Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) Exposure To vary exposure with each shot, select OFF for D BUTTON/DIAL SETTING > SHUTTER AE. N Depending on such factors as aperture, sensitivity, and exposure compensation, exposure may not be adjusted automatically.
j Multiple Exposures Create a photograph that combines two exposures. Rotate the DRIVE mode dial to MULTI. 2 Press the DRIVE button to display drive mode options. 3 4 Select j MULTIPLE EXPOSURE. 5 Taking Photographs 1 Take the first shot.
Multiple Exposures 5 Press MENU/OK. The first shot will be shown superimposed on the view through the lens and you will be prompted to take the second shot. N • To return to Step 4 and retake the NEXT RETRY first shot, press the focus stick (focus lever) left. • To save the first shot and exit without creating a multiple exposure, press DISP/BACK. 6 EXIT Take the second shot, using the first frame as a guide. EXIT 30 5 7 2.
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H IMAGE QUALITY SETTING Adjust image quality settings. To display image quality settings, press MENU/OK in the shooting display and select the H (IMAGE QUALITY SETTING) tab. IMAGE QUALITY SETTING IMAGE SIZE IMAGE QUALITY RAW RECORDING FILM SIMULATION B & W ADJ. GRAIN EFFECT (Warm/Cool) COLOR CHROME EFFECT SMOOTH SKIN EFFECT EXIT N The options available vary with the shooting mode selected. IMAGE SIZE Choose the size and aspect ratio at which still pictures are recorded.
IMAGE QUALITY SETTING IMAGE QUALITY Choose a file format and compression ratio. Option SUPER FINE FINE Description Very low compression ratios are used for maximum image quality. Low compression ratios are used for higher-quality images. Higher compression ratios are used to increase the number of NORMAL images that can be stored. SUPER FINE + RAW Record both RAW and super-fine quality JPEG pictures. Record both RAW and fine-quality JPEG images.
RAW RECORDING Choose whether to compress RAW images. RECORDING TYPE Option UNCOMPRESSED Description RAW images are not compressed. RAW images are compressed using a reversible algorithm that reduces file size with no loss of image data. The images can be viewed in Capture One Express Fujifilm LOSSLESS COMPRESSED (P 298), RAW FILE CONVERTER EX (P 298), FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO (P 299), or other software that supports “lossless” RAW compression.
IMAGE QUALITY SETTING FILM SIMULATION Simulate the effects of different kinds of film, including blackand-white (with or without color filters). Choose a palette according to your subject and creative intent. Option c d e i g h X * Available with yellow (Ye), red (R), and green (G) filters, which deepen shades of gray corresponding to hues complementary to the selected color. The yellow (Ye) filter deepens purples and blues and the red (R) filter blues and greens.
B & W ADJ. ab(Warm/Cool) Add a reddish or bluish tinge (warm or cool color cast) to monochrome pictures taken with the a ACROS or b MONOCHROME film simulation. Option +9 — +1 0 -1 — -9 Description Higher positive values equate to a redder color cast. Normal monochrome (grayscale). Lower negative values equate to a bluer color cast. GRAIN EFFECT Add a film grain effect. Select an amount (STRONG or WEAK) or choose OFF to turn film grain off.
IMAGE QUALITY SETTING COLOR CHROME EFFECT Deepen colors in shadows. Select an amount (STRONG or WEAK) or choose OFF to turn the effect off. STRONG Options WEAK OFF Options WEAK OFF SMOOTH SKIN EFFECT Smooth complexions.
DYNAMIC RANGE Control contrast. Choose lower values to increase contrast when shooting indoors or under overcast skies, higher values to reduce loss of detail in highlights when photographing high-contrast scenes. Higher values are recommended for scenes that include both sunlight and deep shade, for such high-contrast subjects as sunlight on water, brightly-lit autumn leaves, and portraits taken against a blue sky, and for white objects or people wearing white.
IMAGE QUALITY SETTING D RANGE PRIORITY Reduce loss of detail in highlights and shadows for natural-looking results when photographing high-contrast scenes. Option AUTO STRONG WEAK OFF Description Contrast is adjusted automatically in response to lighting conditions. Adjust dynamic range by a large amount for very high-contrast scenes. Adjust dynamic range by a smaller amount for moderately high-contrast scenes. Contrast reduction off.
WHITE BALANCE For natural colors, choose a white balance option that matches the light source. Option AUTO k/l/m k i j k l m n g Description White balance is adjusted automatically. Measure a value for white balance. Choose a color temperature. For subjects in direct sunlight. For subjects in the shade. Use under “daylight” fluorescent lights. Use under “warm white” fluorescent lights. Use under “cool white” fluorescent lights. Use under incandescent lighting.
IMAGE QUALITY SETTING Fine-Tuning White Balance Pressing MENU/OK after selecting a white balance option displays a fine-tuning dialog; use the focus stick (focus lever) to fine-tune white balance. WB SHIFT SET N • To exit without fine-tuning white balance, press DISP/BACK after selecting a white balance option. • The focus stick (focus lever) does not tilt diagonally.
k: Color Temperature Selecting k in the white balance menu displays a list of color temperatures; highlight a color temperature and press MENU/OK to select the highlighted option and display a fine-tuning dialog, then highlight the desired value and press MENU/OK again. The selected color temperature will be shown in the display.
IMAGE QUALITY SETTING HIGHLIGHT TONE Adjust the appearance of highlights. +4 +3 +2 Options +1 0 −1 −2 0 −1 −2 SHADOW TONE Adjust the appearance of shadows. +4 +3 +2 Options +1 COLOR Adjust color density. +4 +3 +2 +1 Options 0 −1 −2 −3 −4 SHARPNESS Sharpen or soften outlines.
NOISE REDUCTION Reduce noise in pictures taken at high sensitivities. +4 +3 +2 +1 Options 0 −1 −2 −3 −4 LONG EXPOSURE NR Select ON to reduce mottling in long time-exposures. Options ON OFF LENS MODULATION OPTIMIZER Select ON to improve definition by adjusting for diffraction and the slight loss of focus at the periphery of the lens. Options ON 6 OFF COLOR SPACE Choose the gamut of colors available for color reproduction.
IMAGE QUALITY SETTING PIXEL MAPPING Use this option if you notice bright spots in your pictures. 1 Press MENU/OK in the shooting display and select the H IMAGE QUALITY SETTING tab. 2 Highlight PIXEL MAPPING and press MENU/OK to perform pixel mapping. O • Results are not guaranteed. • Be sure the battery is fully charged before beginning pixel mapping. • Pixel mapping is not available when the camera temperature is elevated. • Processing may take a few seconds.
IMAGE QUALITY SETTING EDIT/SAVE CUSTOM SETTING Save up to 7 sets of custom camera settings for commonly-encountered situations. Saved settings can be recalled using H IMAGE QUALITY SETTING > SELECT CUSTOM SETTING. 1 Press MENU/OK in shooting mode to display the shooting menu. Select the H IMAGE QUALITY SETTING tab, then highlight EDIT/SAVE CUSTOM SETTING and press MENU/OK. 2 Highlight a custom settings bank and press MENU/OK to select.
G AF/MF SETTING Adjust focus settings. To display focus settings, press MENU/OK in the shooting display and select the G (AF/MF SETTING) tab. AF/MF SETTING FOCUS AREA AF MODE AF-C CUSTOM SETTINGS STORE AF MODE BY ORIENTATION AF POINT DISPLAY NUMBER OF FOCUS POINTS PRE-AF AF ILLUMINATOR EXIT N The options available vary with the shooting mode selected. FOCUS AREA Choose the focus area for autofocus, manual focus, and focus zoom.
AF MODE Choose the AF mode for focus modes S and C. Option 6 The Shooting Menus Description The camera focuses on the subject in the selected focus point. The number of focus points available can be selected using G AF/MF r SINGLE POINT SETTING > NUMBER OF FOCUS POINTS. Use for pin-point focus on a selected subject. The camera focuses on the subject in the selected focus zone. y Focus zones include multiple focus points, making it easier to ZONE focus on subjects that are in motion.
AF/MF SETTING AF-C CUSTOM SETTINGS Select focus-tracking options for focus mode C. Choose from Sets 1–5 according to your subject or select Set 6 for custom focus-tracking options. AF-C CUSTOM SETTINGS SET 1 MULTI PURPOSE TRACKING SENSITIVITY SPEED TRACKING SENSITIVITY ZONE AREA SWITCHING AUTO OK Option 121 6 The Shooting Menus Description A standard tracking option that works well with SET 1 MULTI PURPOSE the typical range of moving subjects.
Focus Tracking Options The individual parameters that are part of a focus tracking set are described below. TRACKING SENSITIVITY This parameter determines how long the camera waits to switch focus when an object enters the focus area behind or in front of the current subject. The higher the value, the longer the camera will wait.
AF/MF SETTING ZONE AREA SWITCHING This parameter determines the focus area given priority in zone AF. ZONE AREA SWITCHING CENTER AUTO FRONT SETS THE SWITCHING SENSITIVITY OF FOCUS FRAME IN ZONE AREA ADJUST Option FRONT AUTO CENTER SWITCH Description Zone AF assigns priority to the subjects closest to the camera. The camera locks focus on the subject at the center of the zone and then switches focus areas as necessary to track it. Zone AF assigns priority to subjects in the center of the zone.
Custom Focus Tracking Options Follow the steps below to adjust settings for Set 6. 1 Select AF-C CUSTOM SETTINGS > SET 6 CUSTOM. AF-C CUSTOM SETTINGS SET 6 CUSTOM TRACKING SENSITIVITY SPEED TRACKING SENSITIVITY ZONE AREA SWITCHING ADJUST 6 AUTO SET DETAIL RESET 2 Highlight items using the focus stick (focus lever) and rotate the front command dial to change. To reset settings to their original values, press b. 3 Press DISP/BACK when settings are complete.
AF/MF SETTING NUMBER OF FOCUS POINTS Choose the number of focus points available for focus-point selection in manual focus mode or when SINGLE POINT is selected for AF MODE. Option 117 POINTS (9 × 13) 425 POINTS (17 × 25) Description Choose from 117 focus points arranged in a 9- by 13-point grid. Choose from 425 focus points arranged in a 17- by 25-point grid. PRE-AF If ON is selected, the camera will continue to adjust focus even when the shutter button is not pressed halfway.
FACE/EYE DETECTION SETTING 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. You can also choose whether the camera detects and focuses on either the left or right eye when Intelligent Face Detection is on. Option 6 Description Adjust settings for Intelligent Face Detection. You can also adjust eye detection settings.
AF/MF SETTING N • The face selected by the camera is indicated by a green border. Any 127 6 The Shooting Menus other faces detected by the camera are indicated by gray borders. To have the camera focus on a different subject, tap inside the gray border. The g icon will change from white to green. • You can also switch subjects by pressing the function button to which n FACE SELECT op is assigned and then using the focus stick (focus lever) or (during viewfinder photography) touch controls (P 225).
AF+MF If ON is selected in focus mode S and focus has been locked (whether by pressing the shutter button halfway or by other means), focus lock can be ended and focus adjusted manually by rotating the focus ring. Options ON OFF O • Lenses with a focus distance indicator must be set to manual focus mode (MF) before this option can be used. Selecting MF disables the focus distance indicator.
AF/MF SETTING MF ASSIST Choose how focus is displayed in manual focus mode. Option Description Focus is displayed normally (focus peaking, digital split image, and STANDARD digital microprism are not available). Displays a black-and-white (MONOCHROME) or color (COLOR) DIGITAL SPLIT split image in the center of the frame. Frame the subject in the IMAGE split-image area and rotate the focus ring until the four parts of the split image are correctly aligned.
INTERLOCK SPOT AE & FOCUS AREA Select ON to meter the current focus frame when SINGLE POINT is selected for AF MODE and SPOT is selected for PHOTOMETRY. Options ON OFF INSTANT AF SETTING Choose whether the camera focuses using single AF (AF-S) or continuous AF (AF-C) when a button to which focus lock or AF-ON is assigned is pressed in manual focus mode.
AF/MF SETTING DEPTH-OF-FIELD SCALE Choose FILM FORMAT BASIS to help you make practical assessments of depth of field for pictures that will be viewed as prints and the like, PIXEL BASIS to help you assess depth of field for pictures that will be viewed at high resolutions on computers or other electronic displays. Options PIXEL BASIS FILM FORMAT BASIS RELEASE/FOCUS PRIORITY Choose how the camera focuses in focus mode AF-S or AF-C.
TOUCH SCREEN MODE Choose the shooting operations performed using touch controls. Still Photography Mode Description Descripti on • In focus mode S (AF-S), the camera focuses when you tap your AREA subject in the display. Focus locks at the current distance until you tap the AF OFF icon. • In focus mode C (AF-C), the camera initiates focus when you tap your subject display. The camera will continue to adjust focus for changes in the distance to the subject until you tap the AF OFF icon.
AF/MF SETTING Movie Recording Mode AF AREA Touch focus disabled. N To disable touch controls and hide the touch screen mode indicator, select OFF for D BUTTON/DIAL SETTING > TOUCH SCREEN SETTING > x TOUCH SCREEN SETTING. 133 6 The Shooting Menus OFF Descriptionn Descriptio Tapping the display focuses the camera on the selected point. Use the shutter button to start and stop recording. • In focus mode S (AF-S), you can refocus at any time by tapping your subject in the display.
AF/MF SETTING Touch Controls for Focus Zoom Different touch controls are used during focus zoom (focus check enabled). Central Area Tapping the center of the display performs the operations below. Mode AF AREA OFF 6 Still Photography AF-S: AF MF: Instant AF AF-S: AF MF: Instant AF AF-S/MF: OFF The Shooting Menus Other Areas Tapping other areas simply scrolls the display, whether during still photography or movie recording and regardless of the option selected for touch screen mode.
A SHOOTING SETTING Adjust shooting options. To display shooting options, press MENU/OK in the shooting display and select the A (SHOOTING SETTING) tab. N The options available vary with the shooting mode selected. SHOOTING SETTING SELF-TIMER SAVE SELF-TIMER SETTING INTERVAL TIMER SHOOTING INTERVAL TIMER SHOOTING EXPOSURE SMOOTHING AE BKT SETTING FILM SIMULATION BKT FOCUS BKT PHOTOMETRY EXIT SELF-TIMER Choose a shutter release delay.
SAVE SELF-TIMER SETTING If ON is selected, the chosen self-timer setting will remain in effect after a picture is taken or the camera is turned off. Options ON OFF INTERVAL TIMER SHOOTING Configure the camera to take photos automatically at a preset interval. 1 Highlight INTERVAL TIMER SHOOTING in the A (SHOOTING SETTING) tab and press MENU/OK. 2 Use the focus stick (focus lever) to choose the interval and number of shots. Press MENU/OK to proceed.
SHOOTING SETTING O Interval timer photography cannot be used at a shutter speed of B (bulb) or with multiple exposure photography. In burst mode, only one picture will be taken each time the shutter is released. N • Use of a tripod is recommended. • We recommend using an AC-15V AC power adapter. • The display turns off between shots and lights a few seconds before the next shot is taken. • The display can be activated at any time by pressing the shutter button.
AE BKT SETTING Adjust exposure bracketing settings. Option Description Choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence and the amount exposure is varied with each shot. FRAMES: Choose the number of shots in the bracketing • FRAMES/STEP SETTING sequence. • STEP: Choose the amount exposure is varied with each shot. • 1 FRAME: The shots in the bracketing sequence are taken one at a time. 1 FRAME/CONTINUOUS • CONTINUOUS: The shots in the bracketing sequence are taken in a single burst.
SHOOTING SETTING FOCUS BKT Adjust focus bracketing settings. Option FRAMES STEP INTERVAL Description Choose the number of shots. Choose the amount focus changes with each shot. Choose the interval between shots. N Do not adjust zoom during shooting. Focus and FRAMES/STEP The relation between focus and the options chosen for FRAMES and STEP is shown in the illustration. : Frames 1 2 Step 3 4 5 6 Starting focus position changes.
PHOTOMETRY Choose how the camera meters exposure. O The selected option will only take effect when G AF/MF SETTING > FACE/EYE DETECTION SETTING is OFF. Mode Description The camera instantly determines exposure based on an analysis o of composition, color, and brightness distribution. Recommend(multi) ed in most situations. The camera meters the entire frame but assigns the greatest p (center-weighted) weight to the area at the center.
SHOOTING SETTING SHUTTER TYPE Choose the shutter type. Choose the electronic shutter to mute the shutter sound. Option t MECHANICAL SHUTTER s ELECTRONIC SHUTTER t E-FRONT CURTAIN SHUTTER u MECHANICAL + ELECTRONIC Description Take pictures with the mechanical shutter. Take pictures with the electronic shutter. The camera chooses the mechanical or electronic front curtain shutter according to shooting conditions. The camera chooses the mechanical or electronic shutter according to shooting conditions.
FLICKER REDUCTION Select ON to reduce flicker in pictures and the display when shooting under fluorescent lighting and other similar light sources. Options ON OFF O • Enabling flicker reduction disables the electronic shutter and increases the time needed to record pictures. • Flicker reduction is not available during movie recording. ISO Adjust the camera’s sensitivity to light.
SHOOTING SETTING IS MODE Reduce blur. Option CONTINUOUS SHOOTING ONLY OFF Description Image stabilization on. Image stabilization enabled only when the shutter button is pressed halfway (focus mode C) or the shutter is released. Image stabilization off ; x appears in the display. Choose when the camera is mounted on a tripod or otherwise fixed in place. N • The setting selected with the lens image stabilization switch, if any, takes priority over the setting chosen with IS MODE.
MOUNT ADAPTER SETTING Adjust settings for lenses attached via a mount adapter. Shutter Select When using lenses with an internal shutter, choose whether to use the shutter on the camera (BODY) or the lens (LENS). O This option may have no effect with some lenses. Saved Settings Store settings for up to 6 lenses, or choose OFF to disable corrections for focal length, distortion, color shading, and peripheral illumination. Choosing a Focal Length Use the focus stick (focus lever) to enter the focal length.
SHOOTING SETTING Color Shading Correction Color (shading) variations between the center and edges of the frame can be adjusted separately for each corner. To use color shading correction, follow the steps below. NEXT SET 1 Rotate the rear command dial to choose a corner. The selected corner is indicated by a triangle. 2 Use the focus stick (focus lever) to adjust shading until there is no visible difference in color between the selected corner and the center of the image.
35mm FORMAT MODE Enabling A SHOOTING SETTING > 35mm FORMAT MODE in the shooting menu sets the picture angle to 35 mm; the change is reflected in the display. Option ON OFF AUTO Description The picture angle is set to 35 mm; the change is reflected in the display. 35 mm format mode disabled. 35 mm format mode is enabled automatically when a mount adapter that supports automatic detection is attached. N • The D SCREEN SET-UP > DISP.
SHOOTING SETTING WIRELESS COMMUNICATION Connect to smartphones running the latest version of the FUJIFILM Camera Remote app. The smartphone can then be used to: • Control the camera and take pictures remotely • Receive pictures uploaded from the camera • Browse the pictures on the camera and download selected pictures • Upload location data to the camera N For downloads and other information, visit: http://app.fujifilm-dsc.
F FLASH SETTING Adjust flash-related settings. To display flash-related settings, press MENU/OK in the shooting display and select the F (FLASH SETTING) tab. N The options available vary with the shooting mode selected. FLASH SETTING FLASH FUNCTION SETTING RED EYE REMOVAL TTL-LOCK MODE LED LIGHT SETTING MASTER SETTING CH SETTING EXIT FLASH FUNCTION SETTING Choose a flash control mode, flash mode, or sync mode or adjust the flash level. The options available vary with the flash.
FLASH SETTING TTL-LOCK MODE Instead of adjusting flash level with each shot, TTL flash control can be locked for consistent results across a series of photographs. Option Description Flash output is locked at the value metered for the most LOCK WITH LAST FLASH recent photo. LOCK WITH METERING The camera emits a series of pre-flashes and locks flash FLASH output at the metered value. N • To use TTL lock, assign TTL-LOCK to a camera control and then use the control to enable or disable TTL lock (P 259).
FLASH SETTING MASTER SETTING Choose a flash group (A, B, or C) for the flash mounted on the camera hot shoe when it functions as a master flash controlling remote flash units via Fujifilm wireless optical flash control, or choose OFF to limit master flash output to a level that does not affect the final picture. Options Gr A Gr B Gr C OFF N In some cases, this option can also be accessed via the FLASH FUNCTION SETTING menu.
B MOVIE SETTING Adjust movie-recording options. To display options for movie recording, press MENU/OK in the shooting display and select the B (MOVIE SETTING) tab. N The options available vary with the shooting mode selected. MOVIE SETTING MOVIE MODE H.265(HEVC)/H.264 MOVIE COMPRESSION FILM SIMULATION B & W ADJ. (Warm/Cool) DYNAMIC RANGE WHITE BALANCE HIGHLIGHT TONE EXIT MOVIE MODE Before shooting movies, choose the frame rate, bit rate, and frame size and aspect ratio.
3 Press the focus stick (focus lever) up or down to highlight a frame rate (B) and press the stick right. 59.94P 4 50P Options 29.97P 25P 24P 23.98P Press the focus stick up or down to highlight a bit rate (C) and press MENU/OK. Options 400Mbps 200Mbps 100Mbps 50Mbps N The choice of frame and bit rates varies with the movie mode.
MOVIE SETTING H.265(HEVC)/H.264 Choose a codec for movie recording. Option H.265(HEVC) H.264 Description Use for higher quality footage with a high compression ratio. Movies can be viewed only on devices that support H.265 (HEVC). Movies filmed using this widely-supported codec can be viewed on a variety devices. MOVIE COMPRESSION Choose type of compression used to record movies. Option ALL-Intra Long GOP Description Each frame is compressed separately.
F FILM SIMULATION Choose a film simulation effect for movie recording. Option c PROVIA/STANDARD d Velvia/VIVID e ASTIA/SOFT i CLASSIC CHROME g PRO Neg. Hi h PRO Neg. Std X ETERNA/CINEMA a ACROS b MONOCHROME f SEPIA 6 Description See “FILM SIMULATION” (P 107). F B & W ADJ. ab(Warm/Cool) Add a reddish or bluish tinge (warm or cool color cast) to monochrome pictures taken with the a ACROS or b MONOCHROME film simulation.
MOVIE SETTING F DYNAMIC RANGE Choose a dynamic range for movie recording. Option V100% W200% X400% Description See “DYNAMIC RANGE” (P 110). N • Auto dynamic range adjustment (AUTO) is not supported. • W200% is available at sensitivities of from ISO 400 to ISO 12800, X400% at sensitivities of from ISO 800 to 12800. • The B MOVIE SETTING > F DYNAMIC RANGE option is available when b P Y P is selected for B MOVIE SETTING > F-Log/HLG RECORDING. F WHITE BALANCE Adjust white balance for movie recording.
F HIGHLIGHT TONE Choose how the camera records highlights when shooting movies. +4 +3 +2 Options +1 0 −1 −2 F SHADOW TONE Choose how the camera records shadows when shooting movies. +4 +3 +2 Options +1 0 −1 −2 F COLOR Adjust color density for movie recording.
MOVIE SETTING F SHARPNESS Sharpen or soften outlines in movies. +4 +3 +2 +1 Options 0 −1 −2 −3 −4 −3 −4 F NOISE REDUCTION Reduce noise in movies shot at high sensitivities. +4 +3 +2 +1 Options 0 −1 −2 V INTERFRAME NR Select ON to enable interframe noise reduction. Options ON OFF N • Interframe noise reduction is available only when frame rates of 29.97P or slower are selected at a frame size of V or d.
F-Log/HLG RECORDING Choose the destination for F‐Log and HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) movies shot while the camera is connected to an HDMI device. Option Description The footage is processed using film simulation and both bPYP saved to the memory card and output to the HDMI device. The footage is recorded to the memory card and output to b F-Log Y F-Log the HDMI device in F-Log format. The footage is output to the HDMI device in F-Log format b P Y F-Log but saved to the memory card with film simulation applied.
MOVIE SETTING F PERIPHERAL LIGHT CORRECTION Select ON to enable peripheral illumination correction during movie recording. Options ON OFF N • If ON is selected when a lens that does not transmit data to the camera is attached using a FUJIFILM M MOUNT ADAPTER (available separately), peripheral illumination will be adjusted according to the option selected for A SHOOTING SETTING > MOUNT ADAPTER SETTING > PERIPHERAL ILLUMINATION CORRECTION in the shooting menu (P 145).
F AF-C CUSTOM SETTING Select focus-tracking options when recording movies in focus mode C. TRACKING SENSITIVITY Choose how long the camera waits to switch focus when an object enters the focus area behind or in front of the current subject. See “TRACKING SENSITIVITY” (P 122). 0 Options 2 1 3 4 AF SPEED Adjust the autofocus response speed.
