Owner’s Manual BL00005003-200 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 25 3 Basic Photography and Playback 41 4 Movie Recording and Playback 47 5 Taking Photographs 53 6 The Shooting Menus 97 7 Playback and the Playback Menu 161 8 The Setup Menus 185 9 Shortcuts 221 10 Peripherals and Optional Accessories 233 11 Connections 249 12 Technical Notes 261 iii
Menu List Camera menu options are listed below. Menu List Shooting Menus Adjust settings when shooting photos or movies. N See page 97 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 126 MOVIE MODE 144 127 FULL HD HIGH SPEED REC 145 130 146 F FILM SIMULATION 130 F B & W ADJ.
The Playback Menu Adjust playback settings. N See page 167 for details.
Menu List Setup Menus Adjust basic camera settings. N See page 185 for details. P D SCREEN SETTING 186 EVF BRIGHTNESS 187 EVF COLOR 187 EVF COLOR ADJUSTMENT 188 1⁄3 LCD BRIGHTNESS LCD COLOR 188 LCD COLOR ADJUSTMENT 189 IMAGE DISP. 189 AUTOROTATE DISPLAYS 189 PREVIEW EXP./WB IN MANUAL MODE P NATURAL LIVE VIEW 190 FRAMING GUIDELINE 190 190 2⁄3 AUTOROTATE PB FOCUS SCALE UNITS 191 APERTURE UNIT FOR CINEMA LENS 191 DISP.
Menu List Menu List D BUTTON/DIAL SETTING FOCUS LEVER SETTING EDIT/SAVE QUICK MENU FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING COMMAND DIAL SETTING 1⁄22 SHUTTER AF 1⁄ SHUTTER AE SHOOT WITHOUT LENS SHOOT WITHOUT CARD FOCUS RING FOCUS RING OPERATION AE/AF-LOCK MODE 2⁄22 AWB-LOCK MODE 2⁄ APERTURE RING SETTING (A) APERTURE SETTING TOUCH SCREEN SETTING D POWER MANAGEMENT AUTO POWER OFF PERFORMANCE viii P D SAVE DATA SETTING 202 203 204 207 208 208 208 209 209 209 209 210 210 210 211 P 212 212 P FRAME NO.
P Table of Contents Introduction ........................................................................................................... ii For the Latest Information............................................................................................ ii Menu List................................................................................................................ iv Shooting Menus ..........................................................................................................
2 First Steps 25 Attaching the Strap ...........................................................................................26 Attaching a Lens .................................................................................................28 Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card ................................................29 Compatible Memory Cards ......................................................................................32 Charging the Battery ......................................
Table of Contents Exposure Compensation .................................................................................77 C (Custom) ..........................................................................................................................77 Focus/Exposure Lock ........................................................................................78 The AF-L and AE-L Buttons .......................................................................................79 Bracketing .............
NOISE REDUCTION ...................................................................................................... 107 LONG EXPOSURE NR .................................................................................................. 107 LENS MODULATION OPTIMIZER ......................................................................... 107 COLOR SPACE ................................................................................................................. 107 PIXEL MAPPING .....................
Table of Contents xiii 1 Introduction MOUNT ADAPTER SETTING ................................................................................... 138 WIRELESS COMMUNICATION ............................................................................... 140 FLASH SETTING ................................................................................................ 141 FLASH FUNCTION SETTING ................................................................................... 141 RED EYE REMOVAL ............
AUDIO SETTING ............................................................................................................ 156 MIC/REMOTE RELEASE .............................................................................................. 158 TIME CODE SETTING .................................................................................................. 158 TALLY LIGHT .....................................................................................................................
Table of Contents xv 1 Introduction SENSOR CLEANING ..................................................................................................... 189 SOUND & FLASH ........................................................................................................... 189 RESET ................................................................................................................................... 189 SOUND SETTING......................................................................
SHUTTER AF..................................................................................................................... 208 SHUTTER AE..................................................................................................................... 208 SHOOT WITHOUT LENS ............................................................................................ 208 SHOOT WITHOUT CARD .......................................................................................... 209 FOCUS RING .......
Table of Contents The Fn (Function) Buttons ........................................................................... 228 Assigning Roles to the Function Buttons...................................................... 230 10 Peripherals and Optional Accessories 11 Connections 249 HDMI Output .................................................................................................... 250 Connecting to HDMI Devices ..............................................................................
Table of Contents 12 Technical Notes 1 Introduction 261 Accessories from Fujifilm.............................................................................. 262 Software from Fujifilm................................................................................... 265 FUJIFILM Camera Remote ...................................................................................... 265 FUJIFILM PC AutoSave ..............................................................................................
Supplied Accessories N • The plug adapter supplied varies with the country or region. • If you purchased a lens kit, check that a lens is included. • For information on compatible computer software, see “Software from Fujifilm” (P 265).
About This Manual This manual contains instructions for your FUJIFILM X-T30 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. N Additional information that may be helpful when using the product. Pages on which related information may be found. P Menus and other text in the displays are shown in bold.
Before You Begin 1
Parts of the Camera 1 Before You Begin A Exposure compensation dial ..................5, 77 M Microphone ............................................49, 156 B Shutter button................................................. 44 N AF-assist illuminator ..........................116, 160 Self-timer lamp .............................................131 C Auto mode selector lever ................................... 6 D Shutter speed dial O Front command dial .............................. 7, 207 ...............
Parts of the Camera 1 Before You Begin W b (delete) button .......................................... 46 X a (playback) button................................... 45 Y Diopter adjustment control ...........................9 Z Electronic viewfinder (EVF)......................10, 14 a VIEW MODE button......................................... 14 b AE-L (exposure lock) button ...............79, 228 c Rear command dial....................... 7, 165, 207 d AF-L (focus lock) button .......................
The Serial Number Plate Do not remove the serial number plate, which provides the FCC ID, KC mark, serial number, and other important information. 1 Before You Begin 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.
Parts of the Camera The Shutter Speed Dial The shutter speed dial is used to choose the shutter speed. 1 Mode F BKT1 BKT2 CH CL Movie Bracketing High-speed burst Low-speed burst P 48 Mode S Single frame Adv.1 Advanced filter 80 Adv.2 j Multiple exposure 83 u Panorama Before You Begin The Drive Dial Rotate the dial to choose from the following the drive modes. P 42 87 85 89 The Exposure Compensation Dial Rotate the dial to choose an exposure compensation amount.
The Auto Mode Selector Lever Switch between auto and manual modes. 1 Before You Begin Position Mode Select from P (program AE), S (shutter-priority AE), A (aperture-priority AE), and M (manual) modes (P 54, 56, 59, 60). Adjust shutter speed and aperture using program shift (mode P) or set shutter speed and/or aperture manually (modes S, A, and M). Auto mode. The camera adjusts settings automatically according to the option selected by rotating the front command dial.
Parts of the Camera The Command Dials Rotate or press the command dials to: Front command dial Rear command dial 1 Rotate through menus • Adjust aperture 1, 2 • Choose a scene (auto mode) 4 • Adjust exposure compensation • Adjust sensitivity 2 • View other pictures during playback tion of shutter speed and aperture (program shift) • Choose a shutter speed 2 • Adjust settings in the quick menu • Choose the size of the focus frame • Zoom in or out in full frame playback • Zoom in or out in multi-frame p
The Indicator Lamp Camera status is shown by the indicator lamp. 1 Before You Begin Indicator lamp Glows green Blinks green Blinks green and orange Glows orange Blinks 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.
Parts of the Camera Focusing the Viewfinder Viewfinder focus can be adjusted by rotating the diopter adjustment control. 1 Before You Begin 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.
Camera Displays This section lists the indicators that may be displayed during shooting. O For illustrative purposes, displays are shown with all indicators lit.
Camera Displays b Battery level ..................................................... 37 c Sensitivity........................................................136 d Exposure compensation .............................. 77 e Aperture ...............................................55, 59, 60 f Shutter speed......................................55, 56, 60 g TTL lock ........................................ 142, 205, 231 h AE lock ......................................................79, 209 i Metering..........
The LCD Monitor A BC D E FG H J K LM N O 01/01/2019 10:00 AM z 1 I Before You Begin y x w R S v T U V W u t s r q X Y lk p o n m 12 P Q ji h g f e d c ba Z
Camera Displays a Battery level ..................................................... 37 b Distance indicator 2 ........................................ 75 c Sensitivity........................................................136 d Focus frame .............................................. 69, 78 e Exposure compensation .............................. 77 f Aperture ...............................................55, 59, 60 g Time code .......................................................158 h Shutter speed.
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. 15 1 Before You Begin Display Rotation When ON is selected for D SCREEN SET-UP > AUTOROTATE DISPLAYS, the indicators in the viewfinder and LCD monitor automatically rotate to match camera orientation.
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 Customizing the Standard Display To choose the items shown in the standard indicator display: 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.
1 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 204, 230). Pitch Roll Before You Begin Framing Outline Enable FRAMING OUTLINE to make the borders of the frame easier to see against dark backgrounds.
Camera Displays 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. Number of pixels Shadows Highlights Pixel brightness 1 Before You Begin • Optimal exposure: Pixels are distributed in an even curve throughout the tone range. • Overexposed: Pixels are clustered on the right side of the graph. • Underexposed: Pixels are clustered on the left side of the graph.
Using the Menus To display the menus, press MENU/OK. Shooting Playback PLAY BACK MENU IMAGE QUALITY SETTING 1 Before You Begin RAW CONVERSION ERASE CROP RESIZE PROTECT IMAGE ROTATE RED EYE REMOVAL VOICE MEMO SETTING IMAGE SIZE IMAGE QUALITY RAW RECORDING FILM SIMULATION (Warm/Cool) B & W ADJ. GRAIN EFFECT COLOR CHROME EFFECT WHITE BALANCE 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 SETTING TOUCH SCREEN SETTING DOUBLE TAP SETTING ON TOUCH FUNCTION TOUCH SCREENOFF SETTING 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 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. Description Tap your subject in the display to focus and release the shutter. TOUCH In burst mode, pictures will be taken while you keep your finger SHOOTING on the display. • In focus mode S (AF-S), the camera focuses when you tap your subject in the display.
Touch Screen Mode * Selecting ON for B MOVIE SETTING > MOVIE SILENT CONTROL disables dial controls. Touch Function Functions can be assigned to the following flick gestures in much the same way as function buttons (P 228): • 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.
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 1 to view other images. 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.
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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 26 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 X-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.
Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Insert the battery and memory card as described below. 1 Open the battery-chamber cover. Slide the battery-chamber latch as shown and open the battery-chamber cover. O • Do not remove the battery 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-chamber cover. First Steps 2 2 Insert the battery. Insert the battery as shown.
3 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. O Be sure card is in the correct orienta- tion; do not insert at an angle or use force. 2 First Steps 4 Close the battery-chamber cover. Close and latch the cover. O If the cover does not close, check that the battery is in the correct orientation. Do not attempt to force the cover shut. 5 Format the memory card (P 186).
Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Removing the Battery and Memory Card Before removing the battery or memory card, turn the camera off and open the battery-chamber cover. To remove the battery, press the battery latch to the side, and slide the battery out of the camera as shown. O The battery may become hot when used in hightemperature environ- First Steps ments. Observe caution when removing the battery. 2 To remove the memory card, press it in and release it slowly.
Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card 2 Compatible Memory Cards • The camera can be used with SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards. • The camera supports UHS-I memory cards. • To record movies, use cards with a UHS speed class of 3 or better or a video speed class of V30 or better. • A list of supported memory cards is available on the Fujifilm website. For details, visit: http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/compatibility/.
Charging the Battery The battery is not charged at shipment. Turn the camera off and charge the battery before use. The camera charges the battery internally. O • An NP-W126S rechargeable battery is supplied with the camera. • Charging takes about 180 minutes. 1 Attach the plug adapter to the AC power adapter. Attach the plug adapter as shown, making sure that it is fully inserted and clicks into place on the AC power adapter terminals.
Charge Status The indicator lamp shows battery charge status as follows: Indicator lamp On Off Blinks 2 Battery status Battery charging. Charging complete. Battery fault. O • If the camera is turned on while charging First Steps is in progress, a K icon will be displayed. Charging will end the battery level will begin to gradually decline. • The supplied charger is compatible with power supplies of 100 to 240 volts (a plug adapter may be needed for overseas use).
Charging the Battery Charging via Computer The battery also charges if the camera is connected to a computer. Turn the camera off, insert the battery, and connect a USB cable. 2 First Steps USB connector (Type-C) • Battery status is shown by the indicator lamp. Indicator lamp Battery status On Battery charging Off Charging complete Blinks Battery fault • Connect the camera directly to the computer; do not use a USB hub or keyboard. • Charging stops if the computer enters sleep mode.
Turning the Camera On and Off Use the ON/OFF switch to turn the camera on and off. Rotate 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 • Press the a button to start 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.
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 40). 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 54–60 for information on S, A, and M modes. 1 Adjust settings for program AE. 3 Basic Photography and Playback A B C D E 2 42 Auto mode selector lever Shutter speed Drive mode Focus mode Aperture Setting z A (auto) S (single frame) S (single AF) A (auto) Check the shooting mode. Confirm that P appears in the display.
Taking Photographs (Mode P) 3 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. • 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. Basic Photography and Playback 4 3 Frame the picture. Lenses with Zoom Rings Use the zoom ring to frame the picture in the display.
Taking Photographs (Mode P) 5 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 Basic Photography and Playback will be displayed, and the focus indicator will blink white. 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. 45 3 Basic Photography and Playback Additional pictures can be viewed by pressing the focus stick (focus lever) left or right or rotating the front command dial.
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 dial to F. 2 Rotate the auto mode selector lever to AUTO to shoot movies in S ADVANCED SR AUTO mode. The camera automatically optimizes settings to suit the scene. 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 Movies Using an External Microphone Sound can be recorded with external microphones that connect using jacks 2.5 mm in diameter; microphones that require plug-in power cannot be used. See the microphone manual for details. O • Sound is recorded via the built-in microphone or an optional external microphone. Do not cover the microphone during recording. • Note that the microphone may pick up lens noise and other sounds made by the camera during recording.
Recording Movies Adjusting Movie Settings Movie settings can be adjusted using the B MOVIE SETTING option in the shooting menu (P 144). MOVIE SETTING MOVIE MODE FULL HD HIGH SPEED REC FILM SIMULATION (Warm/Cool) B & W ADJ. WHITE BALANCE DYNAMIC RANGE HIGHLIGHT TONE SHADOW TONE EXIT 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.
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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Choosing a Shooting Mode For control over shutter speed and aperture (P, S, A, and M modes), rotate the auto mode selector lever to z. Rotate the lever to AUTO to choose from modes suited to specific subject types, or select S ADVANCED SR AUTO to let the camera automatically match the mode to the subject. 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.
Choosing a Shooting Mode 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. Setting A Auto mode selector lever B Shutter speed C Aperture 5 z User-selected A (auto) Confirm that S appears in the display. Taking Photographs 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 “– – –”.
Choosing a Shooting Mode Time (T) Rotate the shutter speed dial to T (time) to choose slow shutter speeds for long time-exposures. Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent the camera moving during the exposure. 1 Rotate the shutter speed dial to T. 2 Rotate the rear command dial to choose a shutter speed. 5 Press the shutter button all the way down to take a picture at the selected shutter speed. At speeds of 1 s or slower, a count-down timer will be displayed while the exposure is in progress.
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 Rotate the shutter speed dial 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. N • Selecting an aperture of A fixes shutter speed at 30 s.
Choosing a Shooting Mode Mode A: Aperture-Priority AE Choose an aperture and let the camera adjust shutter speed for optimal exposure. Setting A Auto mode selector lever B Shutter speed C Aperture z A (auto) Z (user-selected) Confirm that A appears in the display. shutter speed will be displayed in red. • If the subject is outside the metering range of the camera, the shutter speed display will show “– – –”. N • Rotate the lens aperture ring to adjust aperture.
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.
Choosing a Shooting Mode 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. Auto Mode Auto mode offers options suited to particular subject types. 5 Taking Photographs Setting Auto mode selector lever AUTO A Drive dial S (single frame) B The currently-selected scene appears in the display.
Choose from the following options: Mode S ADVANCED SR AUTO h PORTRAIT Z PORTRAIT ENHANCER M LANDSCAPE N SPORT O NIGHT H NIGHT (TRIPOD) p FIREWORKS Q SUNSET R SNOW 5 Taking Photographs s BEACH f UNDERWATER U PARTY V FLOWER W TEXT 62 Description The camera automatically optimizes settings to suit the scene. Choose for portraits. Processes portraits to give the subject a smooth, natural-looking complexion. Choose for daylight shots of buildings and landscapes. Choose when photographing moving subjects.
Choosing a Shooting Mode S ADVANCED SR AUTO The scene selected by the camera in S ADVANCED SR AUTO mode is shown by an icon in the display. • a AUTO • c LANDSCAPE • d NIGHT • h NIGHT (TRIPOD) • e MACRO • v SUNSET • x SKY • z SKY & GREENERY • g BACKLIT PORTRAIT • a PORTRAIT&MOTION • u BEACH • w SNOW • y GREENERY • d PORTRAIT • c MOVING OBJECT • b BACKLIT PORTRAIT&MOTION O The mode selected may vary with shooting conditions. If the mode and subject do not match, select a scene manually.
Autofocus Take pictures using autofocus. 5 Taking Photographs 1 Rotate the auto mode selector lever to z (P 6). 2 Rotate the focus mode selector to S or C (P 65). 3 Use G AF/MF SETTING > AF MODE to choose an AF mode (P 67). 4 Choose the position and size of the focus frame (P 69). 5 Take pictures. N For information on the autofocus system, visit: http://fujifilm-x.com/af/en/index.
Autofocus 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 (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.
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 Autofocus Options (AF Mode) Choose how the camera focuses in modes S and C. 1 2 3 Press MENU/OK and go to the shooting menu. Select G AF/MF SETTING > AF MODE. Choose an AF mode. N This feature can also be accessed via shortcuts (P 222). How the camera focuses depends on the focus mode. Focus Mode S (AF-S) Option Description Sample image Camera focuses on subject in selected focus point. Use for pinSINGLE POINT point focus on selected subject.
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. r y ZONE z TRACKING 5 Taking Photographs j ALL 68 Focus tracks subject in selected focus zone. Use for subjects that are moving fairly predictably. Focus tracks subjects moving through wide area of frame.
Autofocus Focus-Point Selection Choose a focus point for autofocus. Viewing the Focus-Point Display 1 Press MENU/OK and go to the shooting menu. 2 Select G AF/MF SETTING > FOCUS AREA to view the focus-point display. 3 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 21).
N • Manual focus-point selection is not available when z WIDE/TRACKING is selected in focus mode S. • If j ALL is selected for AF mode, you can rotate the rear command dial in the focus-point selection display to cycle through AF modes in the following order: r SINGLE POINT (6 frame sizes), y ZONE (3 frame sizes), and either z WIDE (focus mode S) or z TRACKING (focus mode C). The Focus-Point Display The focus-point display varies with the option selected for AF mode.
Autofocus Autofocus Although the camera boasts a high-precision autofocus system, it may be unable to focus on the subjects listed below. • Very shiny subjects such as mirrors or car bodies. • Subjects photographed through a window or other reflective object. • Dark subjects and subjects that absorb rather than reflect light, such as hair or fur. • Insubstantial subjects, such as smoke or flame. • Subjects that show little contrast with the background.
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. 㹋 Normal display Focus zoom N • In focus mode S, zoom can be adjusted by rotating the rear command dial. • The focus stick can be used to select the focus area while zoom is in 5 effect.
Manual Focus Adjust focus manually. 1 Rotate the focus mode selector to M. j will appear in the display. 5.6 2 Focus manually using the lens focus ring. Rotate the ring left to reduce the focus distance, right to increase. 5 3 Take pictures. 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.
Manual Focus 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.
d Exposure Compensation Adjust exposure. Rotate the exposure compensation dial. N • The amount of compensation available varies with the shooting mode. • Exposure compensation can be previewed in the shooting display, C (Custom) When the exposure compensation dial is rotated to C, exposure compensation can be adjusted by rotating the front command dial. N • The front command dial can be used to set exposure compensation to values between −5 and +5 EV.
Focus/Exposure Lock Compose photographs with off-center subjects. 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 The AF-L and AE-L Buttons Focus and exposure can also be locked with the AF-L and AE-L buttons. At default settings, the AF-L button locks focus, the AE-L button exposure. • While the assigned control is pressed, AE-L AF-L pressing the shutter button halfway will not end the lock. • If AE&AF ON/OFF SWITCH is selected for D BUTTON/DIAL SETTING > AE/AF-LOCK MODE, the lock can only be ended by pressing the control a second time.
BKT Bracketing Automatically vary settings over a series of pictures. 1 Rotate the drive dial to BKT1 or BKT2. 2 Navigate to DRIVE SETTING in the A SHOOTING SETTING menu and select the desired bracketing option (P 128). Bracketing type O AE BKT W ISO BKT X FILM SIMULATION BKT V WHITE BALANCE BKT Y DYNAMIC RANGE BKT Z FOCUS BKT 5 Taking Photographs N This feature can also be accessed via shortcuts (P 222). 3 80 Take photographs.
Bracketing O AE BKT Choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence and the order in which the shots are taken. You can also choose the amount exposure is varied with each shot and whether the shots are taken one at a time or in a single burst. N Regardless of the bracketing amount, exposure will not exceed the limits of the exposure metering system. W ISO BKT Select a bracketing amount (±1⁄3, ±2⁄3, or ±1).
Bracketing Y DYNAMIC RANGE BKT Each time the shutter button is pressed, the camera takes three shots with different dynamic ranges: 100% for the first, 200% for the second, and 400% for the third. N While dynamic range bracketing is in effect, sensitivity will be restricted to a minimum of ISO 640; the sensitivity previously in effect is restored when bracketing ends. Z FOCUS BKT Each time the shutter button is pressed, the camera takes a series of photos, varying focus with each shot.
I Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) Capture motion in a series of pictures. 1 Rotate the drive dial to select CH (highspeed burst) or CL (low-speed burst). 2 Navigate to DRIVE SETTING in the A SHOOTING SETTING menu and choose a frame advance rate (P 127). N This feature can also be accessed via shortcuts (P 222). 3 Keep the shutter button pressed to take photos at the rate selected in Step 2. N Shooting ends when the shutter button is released or the memory card is full.
Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) Focus and Exposure • Select focus mode C to vary focus with shot. • To vary exposure with each shot, select OFF for D BUTTON/DIAL SETTING > SHUTTER AE. • To vary both focus and exposure with each shot, select focus mode C and choose OFF for D BUTTON/DIAL SETTING > SHUTTER AE. N Exposure and focus tracking performance may vary with such factors as aperture, sensitivity, and exposure compensation.
j Multiple Exposures Create a photograph that combines two exposures. 1 Rotate the drive dial to j. 2 3 Take the first shot. 5 N • To return to Step 2 and retake the NEXT RETRY Taking Photographs 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. EXIT first shot, press the focus stick (focus lever) left. • To save the first shot and exit without creating a multiple exposure, press DISP/BACK.
Multiple Exposures 4 Take the second shot, using the first frame as a guide. EXIT 5 Press MENU/OK to create the multiple exposure, or press the focus stick left to return to Step 4 and retake the second shot.
ADV. Advanced Filters Take photos with filter effects. 1 Rotate the drive dial to Adv.1 or Adv.2. 2 Navigate to DRIVE SETTING > Adv. FILTER 1 SELECT or Adv. FILTER 2 SELECT in the A SHOOTING SETTING menu and choose the desired filter effect (P 127). N This feature can also be accessed via shortcuts (P 222). 3 Take photographs.
Advanced Filters Advanced Filter Options Choose from the following filters: Filter G TOY CAMERA H MINIATURE I POP COLOR J HIGH-KEY Z LOW-KEY K DYNAMIC TONE X SOFT FOCUS 5 Description Choose for a retro toy camera effect. The tops and bottoms of pictures are blurred for a diorama effect. Create high-contrast images with saturated colors. Create bright, low-contrast images. Create uniformly dark tones with few areas of emphasized highlights. Dynamic tone expression is used for a fantasy effect.
u Panoramas Follow an on-screen guide to create a panorama. Rotate the drive dial to u. 2 To select the size of the angle through which you will pan the camera while shooting, press the focus stick (focus lever) left. Highlight a size and press MENU/OK. 3 Press the focus stick right to view a choice of pan directions. Highlight a pan direction and press MENU/OK. 4 Press the shutter button all the way down to start recording. There is no need to keep the shutter button pressed during recording.
For Best Results For best results, use a lens with a focal length of 35 mm or less (50 mm or less in 35 mm format). Prop your elbows against your sides and move the camera slowly in a small circle at a steady speed, keeping the camera parallel or at right angles to the horizon and being careful only to pan in the direction shown by the guides. Use a tripod for best results. If the desired results are not achieved, try panning at a different speed.
Panoramas Viewing Panoramas With the panorama displayed full frame, press the focus stick (focus lever) down to start panorama playback. Vertical panoramas will scroll vertically, horizontal panoramas horizontally. PLAY STOP PAUSE • In full-frame playback, you can use the rear command dial to zoom panoramas in or out. • Panorama playback is controlled using the focus stick.
Flash Photography Use the built-in flash for additional lighting when shooting at night or indoors under low light. 5 Slide the N lever as shown to raise the flash. 2 Select FLASH FUNCTION SETTING in the F FLASH SETTING menu. The camera will display options for the built-in flash.
Flash Photography 4 Press DISP/BACK to put the changes into effect. O • Depending on the distance to the subject, some lenses may cast shadows in photos taken with the flash. • Be careful not to injure yourself on the edges of the raised flash. • The flash will not fire at some settings, for example in panorama mode or when the electronic shutter is used. • Choose shutter speeds slower than 180X when using the flash in exposure mode S (shutter-priority AE) or manual (M).
Flash Settings The following settings are available with the built-in flash. MODE Built-In Flash ADJUST Setting 5 END Taking Photographs Description Choose from the following options: • TTL: TTL mode. Adjust flash compensation (B) and choose a flash mode (C). • M: The flash fires at the selected output (B) regardless of subject brightness or camera settings. Output is expressed in fractions of full power, from ⁄ to ⁄.
Flash Photography Setting C Flash mode (TTL) D Sync Description Choose a flash mode for TTL flash control. The options available vary with the shooting mode (P, S, A, or M) selected. • E (FLASH AUTO): The flash fires only as required; flash level is adjusted according to subject brightness. A p icon displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway indicates that the flash will fire when the photo is taken.
Flash Photography Red-Eye Removal Red-eye removal is available when an option other than OFF is selected for F FLASH SETTING > RED EYE REMOVAL and G AF/MF SETTING > FACE/EYE DETECTION SETTING is FACE DETECTION ON. Red-eye removal minimizes “red-eye” caused when light from the flash is reflected from the subject’s retinas. Flash Sync Speed The flash will synchronize with the shutter at shutter speeds of 1⁄180 s or slower.
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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 (Warm/Cool) B & W ADJ. GRAIN EFFECT COLOR CHROME EFFECT WHITE BALANCE 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 FINE NORMAL FINE + RAW NORMAL + RAW RAW Description Lower compression ratios are used for higher-quality images. Higher compression ratios are used to increase the number of images that can be stored. Record both RAW and fine-quality JPEG images. Record both RAW and normal-quality JPEG images. Record RAW images only.
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 6 X The Shooting Menus a b f Description Standard color reproduction. Suited to a wide range of PROVIA/STANDARD subjects, from portraits to landscapes. A high-contrast palette of saturated colors, suited to naVelvia/VIVID ture photos.
IMAGE QUALITY SETTING 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.
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. 103 6 The Shooting Menus Custom White Balance Choose k, l, or m to adjust white CUSTOM 1 balance for unusual lighting conditions.
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 O Mottling may appear in pictures taken at higher values. Choose a value according to the scene. N • If AUTO is selected, the camera will automatically choose either V 100% or W 200% according to the subject and shooting conditions. Shutter speed and aperture will be displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • W 200% is available at sensitivities of from ISO 320 to ISO 12800, X 400% at sensitivities of from ISO 640 to 12800.
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 Options 0 −1 −2 −3 −4 SHARPNESS Sharpen or soften outlines.
IMAGE QUALITY SETTING 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 OFF COLOR SPACE Choose the gamut of colors available for color reproduction.
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/MF SETTING AF MODE Choose the AF mode for focus modes S and C. Option 111 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-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 6 The Shooting Menus Description A standard tracking option that works well with SET 1 MULTI PURPOSE the typical range of moving subjects.
AF/MF SETTING 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.
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.
AF/MF SETTING 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 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.
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.
AF/MF SETTING 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 Description Adjust settings for Intelligent Face Detection. You can also adjust eye detection settings.
N • The face selected by the camera is indicated by a green border. Any other faces detected by the camera are indicated by white borders. To have the camera focus on a different subject, tap inside the white 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 206).
AF/MF SETTING 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.
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 three parts of the split image are correctly aligned.
AF/MF SETTING 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.
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.
AF/MF SETTING TOUCH SCREEN MODE Choose the shooting operations performed using touch controls. Still Photography Mode Description Tap your subject in the display to focus and release the shutter. TOUCH In burst mode, pictures will be taken while you keep your finger SHOOTING on the display. • In focus mode S (AF-S), the camera focuses when you tap your subject in the display. Focus locks at the current distance until you tap the AF OFF icon.
Movie Recording Mode Description Instead of pressing the shutter button, you can tap your subject in the display to focus and start recording. During recording, you TOUCH SHOOTING can tap the display to focus as described below. To end recording, press the shutter button. 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.
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 SCENE POSITION DRIVE SETTING SPORTS FINDER MODE PRE-SHOT SELF-TIMER INTERVAL TIMER SHOOTING PHOTOMETRY SHUTTER TYPE EXIT SCENE POSITION Scene selection is available when the auto mode selector is rotated to AUTO.
SHOOTING SETTING Mode U PARTY V FLOWER W TEXT Description Capture indoor background lighting under low-light conditions. Effective for taking more vivid shots of flowers. Take clear pictures of text or drawings in print. N • Scene selection is available only when the drive dial is set to S, CH (high-speed burst), CL (low-speed burst), or F (movie). • Scene selection is not available when V is selected for movie mode. DRIVE SETTING Adjust settings for the various drive modes.
BKT1 SETTING/BKT2 SETTING Choose bracketing settings for the BKT1 and BKT2 positions on the drive dial. Option BKT SELECT AE BKT The following options are available when O AE BKT is chosen for BKT SELECT. Option Description Choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence and the amount exposure is varied with each shot. FRAMES/ FRAMES: Choose the number of shots in the STEP SETTING • bracketing sequence. • STEP: Choose the amount exposure is varied with each shot.
SHOOTING SETTING Option Description Choose the three film simulation types used for film simuFILM SIMULATION BKT lation bracketing (P 100). The following options are available when V WHITE BALANCE BKT is chosen for BKT SELECT. WHITE BALANCE BKT Options ±1 ±2 ±3 FOCUS BKT The following options are available when Z FOCUS BKT is chosen for BKT SELECT. Option Description FRAMES Choose the number of shots. Choose the amount focus changes with STEP each shot. INTERVAL Choose the interval between shots.
SPORTS FINDER MODE Take pictures using the crop in the center of the display. Choose this option for pictures of athletes, birds, and other moving subjects. Option ON OFF Description Pictures are taken using a 1.25× crop, reducing the picture angle by an amount equivalent to increasing lens focal length by 1.25×; the crop is shown by a frame in the display. The 1.25× crop is disabled. N • The H IMAGE QUALITY SETTING > IMAGE SIZE item in the shooting menu is fixed at P.
SHOOTING SETTING SELF-TIMER Choose a shutter release delay. Option Description The shutter is released two seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Use to reduce blur caused by the camera moving when the shutter R 2 SEC button is pressed. The self-timer lamp blinks as the timer counts down. The shutter is released ten seconds after the shutter button is pressed. S 10 SEC Use for photographs in which you wish to appear yourself. The self-timer lamp blinks immediately before the picture is taken.
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. INTERVAL/NUMBER OF TIMES INTERVAL NUMBER OF TIMES END CANCEL START WAITING TIME LATER ESTIMATED START TIME 11 : 00 PM START 3 CANCEL Use the focus stick to choose the starting time and then press MENU/OK.
SHOOTING SETTING 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.
SHUTTER TYPE Choose the shutter type. Choose the electronic shutter to mute the shutter sound. Option t MECHANICAL SHUTTER s ELECTRONIC SHUTTER Description Take pictures with the mechanical shutter. Take pictures with the electronic shutter. The camera chooses the mechanical or electronic u MECHANICAL + ELECTRONIC shutter according to shooting conditions.
SHOOTING SETTING 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. Option AUTO1 AUTO2 AUTO3 12800–160 H (51200) H (25600) L (125) L (100) L (80) Description Sensitivity is automatically adjusted in response to shooting conditions. Adjust sensitivity manually. Selected value is shown in display. Choose for special situations. Note that mottling may appear in pictures taken at H, while L reduces dynamic range. N Sensitivity is not reset when the camera is turned off.
SHOOTING SETTING AUTO Choose the base sensitivity, maximum sensitivity, and minimum shutter speed for AUTO1, AUTO2, and AUTO3. Defaults are shown below. Option DEFAULT SENSITIVITY MAX. SENSITIVITY MIN. SHUTTER SPEED AUTO1 800 Default AUTO2 160 1600 AUTO AUTO3 3200 The camera automatically chooses a sensitivity between the default and maximum values; sensitivity is only raised above the default value if the shutter speed required for optimal exposure would be slower than the value selected for MIN.
MOUNT ADAPTER SETTING Adjust settings for M-mount lenses connected using an optional FUJIFILM M MOUNT ADAPTER. Choosing a Focal Length Choose a lens number from LENS 1 through LENS 6 and enter the lens’ true focal length. LENS 5 INPUT FOCAL LENGTH SET Distortion Correction Choose from STRONG, MEDIUM, or WEAK options to correct BARREL or PINCUSHION distortion.
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.
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 shoot- FLASH SETTING FLASH FUNCTION SETTING RED EYE REMOVAL TTL-LOCK MODE LED LIGHT SETTING MASTER SETTING CH SETTING ing mode selected. 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.
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 230).
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 shoot- MOVIE SETTING MOVIE MODE FULL HD HIGH SPEED REC FILM SIMULATION (Warm/Cool) B & W ADJ. WHITE BALANCE DYNAMIC RANGE HIGHLIGHT TONE SHADOW TONE ing mode selected. MOVIE MODE Before shooting movies, choose the frame rate, bit rate, and frame size and aspect ratio.
MOVIE SETTING 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. 200Mbps Options 100Mbps 50Mbps N The choice of frame and bit rates varies with the movie mode. FULL HD HIGH SPEED REC Record high-frame-rate Full HD movies.
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 100). 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 WHITE BALANCE Adjust white balance for movie recording. Option AUTO k/l/m k i j k l m n g Description See “WHITE BALANCE” (P 102). F DYNAMIC RANGE Choose a dynamic range for movie recording. Description 6 See “DYNAMIC RANGE” (P 104). N • Auto dynamic range adjustment (AUTO) is not supported. • W200% is available at sensitivities of from ISO 320 to ISO 12800, X400% at sensitivities of from ISO 640 to 12800.
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 • OFF is selected automatically at frames size other than V or when a frame size of V is combined with a frame rate of 59.94P or 50P.
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 139).