BL02101-101 DIGITAL CAMERA X20 Owner’s Manual Thank you for your purchase of this product. This manual describes how to use your FUJIFILM digital camera and the supplied software. Be sure that you have read and understood its contents and the warnings in “For Your Safety” (P ii) before using the camera. For information on related products, visit our website at http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html For more information on the X20, visit http://fujifilm-x.
For Your Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. • Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. • Heed Warnings: All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. • Follow Instructions: All operating and use instructions should be followed.
For Your Safety Power Lines: An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
For Your Safety Be sure to read this notes before using Safety Notes • Make sure that you use your camera correctly. Read these Safety Notes and your Owner’s Manual carefully before use. • After reading these Safety Notes, store them in a safe place. WARNING Do not allow water or foreign objects to enter the camera. If water or foreign objects get inside the camera, turn the camera off, remove the battery and disconnect and unplug the AC power Avoid adapter.
For Your Safety WARNING Do not heat, change or take apart the battery. Do not drop or subject the battery to impacts. Do not store the battery with metallic products. Do not use chargers other than the specified model to charge the battery. Any of these actions can cause the battery to burst or leak and cause fire or injury as a result. Use only the battery or AC power adapters specified for use with this camera. Do not use voltages other than the power supply voltage shown.
For Your Safety Power Supply and Battery * Confirm your battery type before reading the following descriptions. The following explains proper use of batteries and how to prolong their life. Incorrect use of batteries can cause shorter battery life, as well as leakage, excessive heat, fire or explosion. 1 Camera uses the Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery * When shipped, the battery is not fully charged. Always charge the battery before using it.
For Your Safety • Do not use batteries that are leakIf any liquid at all leaks from ing, deformed, discolored. the batteries, wipe the battery • Do not store batteries in warm or compartment thoroughly and humid places. then load new batteries. • Keep the batteries out of reach of If any battery fluid comes into babies and small children. contact with your hands or • Make sure that the battery polarity clothing, flush the area thor(C and D) is correct. oughly with water.
For Your Safety ■ Notes on Copyright Images recorded using your digital camera system cannot be used in ways that infringe copyright laws without the consent of the owner, unless intended only for personal use. Note that some restrictions apply to the photographing of stage performances, entertainments and exhibits, even when intended purely for personal use.
For Your Safety • You are cautioned that any changes or modifications In Countries Outside the European Union, Norway, Iceland and not expressly approved in this manual could void the Liechtenstein: If you wish to discard this product, including the batteries or accumulators, please contact your user’s authority to operate the equipment. local authorities and ask for the correct way of disposal.
About This Manual Before using the camera, read this manual and the warnings on pages ii–ix. For information on specific topics, consult the sources below. ✔ Table of Contents .............................................. P xi ✔ Troubleshooting ............................................ P 122 The “Table of Contents” gives an overview of the Having a specific problem with the camera? entire manual. The principal camera operations Find the answer here. are listed here. ✔ Warning Messages and Displays .....
Table of Contents For Your Safety ................................................................................. ii IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................... ii Safety Notes .................................................................................... iv About This Manual .......................................................................... x Before You Begin Introduction .......................................................................................
Table of Contents More on Playback Connections Playback Options ...........................................................................62 Continuous Shooting .................................................................62 I Favorites: Rating Pictures ....................................................62 Playback Zoom..............................................................................63 Multi-Frame Playback .................................................................
Table of Contents Menus Using the Menus: Shooting Mode .........................................88 Using the Shooting Menu .........................................................88 Shooting Menu Options ............................................................88 A Adv. MODE ...........................................................................88 A SCENE POSITION .................................................................88 N ISO ...............................................................
Table of Contents The Setup Menu .......................................................................... 106 Using the Setup Menu............................................................. 106 Setup Menu Options.................................................................107 F DATE/TIME ..........................................................................107 N TIME DIFFERENCE .............................................................107 L a ..................................................
Introduction Symbols and Conventions Menus and other text in the camera monitor are shown in bold. In the illustrations in this manual, the monitor display may be simplified for explanatory purposes. Before You Begin The following symbols are used in this manual: 3 : This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. 1 : Points to note when using the camera. 2 : Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera.
Introduction Parts of the Camera For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 Shutter button ...........................................24 10 Zoom ring .....................................................23 18 Terminal cover............................ 75, 76, 86 Exposure compensation dial ............49 ON/OFF switch ..........................................19 19 DC coupler cable cover......................117 Mode dial ................................
Introduction Diopter adjustment control ................ 4 N (flash pop-up) switch .......................42 a (playback) button .......................... 19, 26 AE (autoexposure) button ............................50 k (playback zoom in) button .....................63 31 I (continuous shooting) button ...............45 n (playback zoom out) button ..................63 32 WB (white balance) button ..........................54 33 Eye sensor .......................................................
Introduction Main-command dial/Sub-command dial Rotate the main/sub-command dial to set the aperture value or shutter speed. You can also select items using the main/sub-command dial for the selector button. To adjust focus for MF, rotate the sub-command dial (P 51). Main-command dial Sub-command dial Press the center of the main-command dial for some operations such as switching the setting item in M mode.
Introduction ■ Shooting: Optical Viewfinder 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Flash mode...................................................42 8 Aperture.................................................29, 30 Self-timer indicator ................................ 44 9 Shutter speed .....................................29, 30 Viewfinder focus frame Exposure compensation value........49 Parallax warning .................................... 128 Sensitivity ......................................................89 Focus warning ...
Introduction Optical Viewfinder This display is immune from digital video effects and allows the subject to be viewed directly with no display lag. Subjects are always in focus, allowing you to check their expression at any time. c • The viewfinder focus frame indicates the approximate focus point for photographs taken using the optical viewfinder. • The display in the viewfinder may differ slightly from the final photograph due to parallax.
Introduction ■ Shooting: LCD Monitor Flash mode...................................................42 Macro (close-up) mode........................41 Self-timer indicator ................................ 44 Continuous shooting mode .............45 Advanced Anti Blur .........................33, 93 White balance ............................................54 Film simulation ..........................................92 Dynamic range ..........................................
Introduction ■ Playback 100-0001 4:3 F YouTube 12/31/2050 10:00 AM 1/1000 8 F2.8 +1 1 3 1 Favorites .........................................................62 9 Frame number .........................................111 2 Intelligent Face Detection 10 Eye-Fi upload complete ....................115 indicator .................................................58, 93 11 Dynamic range ..........................................91 3 Red-eye removal indicator.............. 102 12 Eye-Fi upload ..............
Introduction ■ Display Mode Shooting 100 2000 F5.6 2000 200 INFORMATION1 ON F5.6 F 3 While INFO DISPLAY or INFORMATION1 ON is selected, the display mode may turn to INFORMATION2 ON depending on the operations. Custom Display Choose items for display using v DISP. CUSTOM SETTING in the shooting menu (P 95). Before You Begin Press DISP/BACK to cycle through display modes as follows: 200 INFORMATION2 ON 000100 F P 1 2000 5.6 F 200 INFO DISPLAY INFORMATION OFF 100 2000 F5.
Introduction Playback 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. 100-0001 4:3 F YouTube 1/1000 F2.8 +1 1 3 INFORMATION ON INFORMATION OFF 100-0001 100-0001 4:3 N ISO 400 F4.5 1/250 : : OFF : : -1 2 3 12/31/2050 10 : 00 AM DETAIL INFORMATION 3:2 F 12/31/2050 1 / 1000 10 : 00 AM F4.5 -1 2 3 200 I FAVORITES No.
Attaching the Strap Attach the strap clips to the camera and then attach the strap. a strap clip. 1 Open Use the clip attaching tool to open a strap clip as shown. the clip through the eyelet. 3 Pass Rotate the clip fully a protective cover. 4 Attach Place a protective cover over the eyelet as 3 Keep the tool in a safe place. You will need it to open the strap clips when removing the strap. First Steps through the eyelet until it clicks closed. shown, with the black side of the cover toward the camera.
Attaching the Strap the strap. 5 Insert Insert the strap through a protective cover and strap clip. the strap. 6 Fasten Fasten the strap as shown. Repeat Steps 5–6 for the second eyelet. 3 To avoid dropping the camera, be sure the strap is correctly secured.
Charging the Battery The battery is not charged at shipment. Charge the battery before use. Place the battery in the supplied battery 2 charger. sure that it is fully inserted and clicks into place on the charger terminals. Insert the battery in the orientation indicated by the DFC labels. The camera uses an NP-50 rechargeable battery. Battery Arrow Battery charger First Steps the plug adapter.
Charging the Battery the charger in. 3 Plug Plug the charger into an indoor power outlet. The charging indicator will light. The Charging Indicator The charging indicator shows battery charge status as follows: Charging indicator On Battery not inserted. Battery fully charged. Battery charging. Blinks Battery fault. Off 14 Battery status Action Insert the battery. Remove the battery. — Unplug the charger and remove the battery. the battery. 4 Charge Remove the battery when charging is complete.
Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Although the camera can store pictures in internal memory, optional SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards (sold separately) can be used to store additional pictures. After charging the battery, insert the battery and memory card as described below. 1 Open the battery-chamber cover. the orange battery latch and slide the battery into the camera, keeping the battery latch pressed to one side. Confirm that the battery is securely latched. First Steps the battery.
Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card the memory card. 3 Insert Holding the memory card in the orientation shown at right, slide it in until it clicks into place at the back of the slot. Click • SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards can be locked, making it impossible to format the card or to record or Write-protect delete images. Before in- switch serting an SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card, slide the write-protect switch to the unlocked position. 4 Close the battery-chamber cover.
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. Battery latch To remove the memory card, press it in and release it slowly. The card can then be removed by hand. When a memory card is removed, the card could come out of the slot too quickly.
Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card ■ Compatible Memory Cards FUJIFILM and SanDisk SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards have been approved for use in the camera. A complete list of approved memory cards is available at http://www.fujifilm.com/support/ digital_cameras/compatibility/. Operation is not guaranteed with other cards. The camera can not be used with xD-Picture Cards or MultiMediaCard (MMC) devices.
Turning the Camera on and Off To turn the camera on, rotate the zoom ring as shown. Turning the Camera on in Playback Mode To turn the camera on and begin playback, press the a button for about a second. First Steps Rotate the zoom ring to OFF to turn the camera off. b Switching to Playback Mode Press the a button to start playback. Press a button again or press the shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode. Press the a button again to turn the camera off.
Turning the Camera on and Off b Auto Power Off The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for the length of time selected in the Z POWER MANAGEMENT > AUTO POWER OFF menu (P 110). To reactivate the camera after it has turned off automatically, rotate the zoom ring to OFF and then turn the camera on. 20 Battery Level Battery level is shown as follows: Indicator Description D (white) Battery partially discharged. C (white) Battery more than half discharged. Low battery.
Basic Setup A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Set up the camera as described below (for information on resetting the clock or changing languages, see page 107). 1 Highlight a language and press MENU/OK. START MENU SET 1 Press DISP/BACK to skip the current step. Any steps you skip will be displayed the next time the camera is turned on. NO The date and time will be displayed.
Taking Pictures This section explains basic photography. S mode. 1 Select Rotate the mode dial to S (ADVANCED SR AUTO). The following information will be displayed in the LCD monitor. Scene Icon (P 32) The camera automatically selects the appropriate scene. Basic Photography and Playback 22 The o Icon In S mode, the camera continuously adjusts focus and searches for faces, increasing the drain on the battery. o is displayed in the LCD monitor.
Taking Pictures the picture. 2 Frame Use the zoom ring to frame the picture in the display. The zoom indicator appears. Zoom ring 2 Focus Lock Use focus lock (P 39) to focus on subjects that are not in the focus frame. To prevent pictures that are out of focus or too dark (underexposed), keep your fingers and other objects away from the lens and flash. Basic Photography and Playback Zoom indicator Holding the Camera Hold the camera steady with both hands and brace your elbows against your sides.
Taking Pictures Focus. 3 Press the shutter button halfway to focus. If the camera is able to focus, it will beep twice and the indicator lamp will glow green. If you are using the optical viewfinder, the focus indicator (P 5) will be displayed. If the camera is unable to focus, the focus frame will turn red, s will be displayed, and the indicator lamp will blink green. Change the composition or use focus lock (P 39). 4 24 Shoot.
Taking Pictures Silent Mode In situations in which camera sounds or lights may be unwelcome, hold the DISP/BACK button down until o is displayed. Indicator lamp The indicator lamp shows camera status as follows: Indicator lamp Camera status Glows green Focus locked. Blur, focus, or exposure warning. PicBlinks green ture can be taken. Blinks green Recording pictures. Additional picand orange tures can be taken. Recording pictures. No additional picGlows orange tures can be taken at this time.
Viewing Pictures Pictures can be viewed in the monitor. When taking important photographs, take a test shot and check the results. 1 Press the a button. Deleting Pictures To delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor, press the selector up (b). To exit without deleting the picture, highlight CANCEL and press MENU/OK. The most recent picture will be displayed in the monitor. 100-0001 1 / 1000 F4. F4.5 4.5 -1 2 3 additional pictures.
Shooting Mode Choose a shooting mode according to the scene or type of subject. To choose a shooting mode, rotate the mode dial to the desired setting. The following modes are available: P, S, A, M: Select for full control over camera settings, including aperture (M and A) and/or shutter speed (M and S) (P 28). C1/C2 (CUSTOM): Recall stored settings for modes P, S, A, and M (P 31). B (AUTO): A simple “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras (P 34).
Shooting Mode P:: PROGRAM AE P In this mode, the camera sets exposure automatically. If desired, you can choose different combinations of shutter speed and aperture that will produce the same exposure (program shift). 3 If the subject is outside the metering range of the camera, the shutter speed and aperture displays will show “---”. Press the shutter button halfway to measure exposure again. Program Shift Rotate the main/sub-command dial to choose the desired combination of shutter speed and aperture.
Shooting Mode S:: SHUTTER PRIORITY AE S A:: APERTURE PRIORITY AE A Choose the shutter speed using the main/sub-command dial, while the camera adjusts aperture for optimal exposure. Choose the aperture using the main/ sub-command dial, while the camera adjusts shutter speed for optimal exposure. Shutter speed 2000 F6.4 3 • If the correct exposure can not be achieved at the selected shutter speed, aperture will be displayed in red. Adjust shutter speed until the correct exposure is achieved.
Shooting Mode M:: MANUAL M In this mode, you choose both shutter speed and aperture. If desired, exposure can be altered from the value suggested by the camera. Rotate the main-command dial to set the shutter speed or aperture. Press the main-command dial to change the setting item between shutter speed and aperture. Shutter speed M 2000 F5.6 Aperture 1 Rotating the main-command dial changes the setting marked with 8 9. 3 • Noise in the form of randomly-spaced bright pixels may occur in long exposures.
Shooting Mode C1/C2:: CUSTOM MODE C1/C2 In P, S, A, and M modes, the K CUSTOM SET option in the shooting menu (P 96) can be used to save current camera and menu settings. These settings are recalled whenever the mode dial is rotated to C1/C2 (custom mode). Menu/setting c Once the camera is turned off, R INTELLIGENT DIGITAL ZOOM is deactivated.
Shooting Mode S ADVANCED SR AUTO When the mode dial is rotated to S, the camera automatically optimizes settings to suit the scene. The scene is shown by an icon in the display.
Shooting Mode Advanced Anti Blur When n is displayed, the camera will take a series of exposures and combine them to form a single image, reducing “noise” (mottling) and blur. 1 n is available when ON is selected in the shooting menu (P 93) and the flash (P 42) is off or set to auto. 3 Some time may be required to combine the exposures into a single image. A single combined image may not be created if the subject or camera moves during shooting.
Shooting Mode B AUTO Filter Choose for crisp, clear snapshots. This mode is recommended in most situations. H MINIATURE Adv. ADVANCED I POP COLOR This mode combines “point-and-shoot” simplicity with sophisticated photographic techniques. The A Adv. MODE option in the shooting menu can be used to choose from the following advanced modes: J HIGH-KEY A Adv.
Shooting Mode ■ r MOTION PANORAMA 360 Follow an on-screen guide to take photos that will automatically be joined to form a panorama. 3 4 5 3 • Do not rotate the zoom ring during shooting. • Panoramas are created from multiple frames. The camera may in some cases record a greater or lesser angle than selected or be unable to stitch the frames together perfectly. The last part of the panorama may not be recorded if shooting ends before the panorama is complete.
Shooting Mode z Choose z for seamless 360 ° panoramas that can be played back in a loop (P 70). 1 The t SAVE DATA SET-UP > SAVE ORG IMAGE option in the setup menu can be used to record a v panorama in addition to a seamless z panorama (P 113). 3 Depending on the subject and shooting conditions, the camera may produce distorted results or a v panorama. The top and bottom of the area visible in the shooting display are cropped out and white strips may appear at the top and bottom of the display.
Shooting Mode ■ j PRO LOW-LIGHT Each time the shutter button is pressed, the camera makes four exposures and combines them into a single photograph. Use to reduce noise and blur when photographing poorly lit subjects or static subjects at high zoom ratios. PRO FOCUS/PRO LOW-LIGHT To save unprocessed copies of pictures taken in these modes, select ON for the t SAVE DATA SET-UP > SAVE ORG IMAGE option in the setup menu (P 113). 3 Keep the camera steady during shooting. + 1 Take the first shot. MENU/OK.
Shooting Mode SP SCENE POSITION The camera offers a choice of “scenes,” each adapted to particular shooting conditions or a specific type of subject. Use the A SCENE POSITION option in the shooting menu to choose the scene assigned to the SP position on the mode dial. 38 Scene Description h PORTRAIT Z PORTRAIT ENHANCER M LANDSCAPE N SPORT O NIGHT H NIGHT (TRIPOD) p FIREWORKS Q SUNSET R SNOW S BEACH f UNDERWATER U PARTY V FLOWER W TEXT Choose for portraits.
Focus Lock To compose photographs with off-center subjects: 1 Position the subject in the focus frame. Focus. 2 Press the shutter button 1000 F3.3 1000 F3.3 the picture. 3 Recompose Keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, recompose the picture. 4 Shoot. More on Photography halfway to set focus and exposure. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter button is pressed halfway (AF/AE lock).
The AEL/AFL Button The AEL/AFL button can be used to lock exposure or focus. Locking Exposure Meter exposure. Position the subject in the focus frame and press the AEL/AFL button to meter exposure. 1 Focus. 2 Keeping the AEL/AFL but+ ton pressed, press the shutter button halfway to focus. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter button is pressed halfway, even if you later release the AEL/AFL button. Repeat steps 1 and 2 as desired to refocus before taking the picture. 40 the picture.
F Macro and Super Macro Modes (Close-ups) For close-ups, press the selector left (F) to choose from the macro options shown below. OFF OFF Choose from F (macro mode), G (super macro mode), or OFF (macro mode off) When macro mode is in effect, the camera focuses on subjects near the center of the frame. Use the zoom ring to compose pictures. The following restrictions apply in super macro mode: the lens must be zoomed all the way out (at other zoom positions, z is displayed) and the flash can not be used.
N Using the Flash (Super-Intelligent Flash) When the flash is used, the camera’s Super-Intelligent Flash system instantly analyzes the scene based on such factors as the brightness of the subject, its position in the frame, and its distance from the camera. Flash output and sensitivity are adjusted to ensure that the main subject is correctly exposed while preserving the effects of ambient background lighting, even in dimly-lit indoor scenes.
N Using the Flash (Super-Intelligent Flash) 3 The flash may fire several times with each shot. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete. 1 • The peripheral part of an image may be dark when using the flash. • Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows in photos taken with the flash. Turning the Flash Off Lower the flash where flash photography is prohibited or to capture natural lighting under dim light.
h Using the Self-Timer To use the self-timer, press the selector down (h) and choose from the following options: OFF OFF Option T (OFF) S (10 SEC) R (2 SEC) 44 Description Self-timer off. The shutter is released ten seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Use for self-portraits. The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera lights when the timer starts and begins to blink shortly before the photo is taken. The shutter is released two seconds after the shutter button is pressed.
Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode/Bracketing) Capture motion or automatically vary selected settings over a series of pictures. Press the I button and choose from the following options: STILL IMAGE More on Photography B: STILL IMAGE I: TOP P: BEST FRAME CAPTURE O: AE BKT W: ISO BKT X: FILM SIMULATION BKT Y: DYNAMIC RANGE BKT 1 • Focus and exposure are determined by the first frame in each series.
Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode/Bracketing) ■ I TOP The camera takes photographs while the shutter button is pressed. the selector right or left to choose the 1 Press frame rate. Option P J K O Max frame rate 12 fps 9.0 fps 6.0 fps 3.0 fps The frame rate varies depending on the shooting conditions or numbers of frames in continuous shooting. Press MENU/OK to return to shooting mode 2 when settings are complete.
Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode/Bracketing) Highlight the number of 3 shots and press the selector Shots per burst CONTINUOUS SHOOTING SETUP right. Press the selector left 8 FRAMES or right to choose how the shots are distributed (the SET CANCEL number on the left is taken before and the number on Distribution the right after the shutter button is pressed). Press MENU/OK when settings are complete. –1S SHUTTER 1S way, and completes the burst when the shutter button is pressed all the way down.
Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode/Bracketing) ■ O AE BKT Press the selector left or right to highlight a bracketing amount. Each time the shutter button is pressed, the camera will take three shots: one using the metered value for exposure, the second overexposed by the selected amount, and the third underexposed by the same amount (the camera may not be able to use the selected bracketing increment if the amount of over- or under- exposure exceeds the limits of the exposure metering system).
d Exposure Compensation Use exposure compensation when photographing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast subjects. Rotate the exposure compensation dial. 2000 The effect is visible in the display. F5.
Metering To choose how the camera meters exposure, press the AE button and then choose from the following options. PHOTOMETRY MULTI SPOT AVERAGE Option o (MULTI) p (SPOT) Description Automatic scene recognition is used to adjust exposure for a wide range of shooting conditions. The camera meters lighting conditions at the center of the frame. Recommended when the background is much brighter or darker than the main subject. Exposure is set to the average for the entire frame.
Focus Mode Use the focus mode selector to choose how the camera focuses. The following options are available: Mode AF-S (SINGLE AF) Description Focus locks while the shutter button is pressed halfway. Choose for stationary subjects. More on Photography The camera continually adjusts focus to reflect changes in the distance to the subject even AF-C when the shutter button is not pressed halfway (note that this increases the drain on the (CONTINUOUS AF) battery). Choose for moving subjects.
Focus Mode 2 Manual Focus • Use of a tripod is recommended. Focus may be affected if the camera moves. • Use the I FOCUS CONTROL DIAL option in the setup menu (P 108) to reverse the direction of rotation of the sub-command dial. • The camera will not focus if the sub-command dial is rotated past infinity. • To focus using autofocus, press the AEL/AFL button. This can be used to quickly focus on a chosen subject in manual focus mode. • The camera can show focus distance in meters or feet.
Focus Frame Selection Focus point Focus frame 3 Disable intelligent face detection (P 58) when using manual focus-frame selection. When framing pictures in the monitor, you can choose the size of the focus frame by rotating the main command dial. Rotate the dial left to reduce the frame by up to 50%, right to enlarge it by up to 150%, or press the center of the dial to restore the frame to its original size. Press MENU/OK to put the setting into effect.
White Balance For natural colors, press the WB button and choose a setting that matches the light source. Option AUTO h k i j k l m n g Description White balance adjusted automatically. Measure a value for white balance. Selecting this option displays a list of color temperatures (P 56); highlight a temperature and press MENU/OK. For subjects in direct sunlight. For subjects in the shade. Use under “daylight” fluorescent lights. Use under “warm white” fluorescent lights.
White Balance h: Custom White Balance Choose h to adjust white balance for unusual lighting conditions. White balance measurement options will be displayed; frame a white object so that it fills the LCD monitor and press the shutter button all the way down to measure white balance (to select the most recent custom value and exit without measuring white balance, press DISP/BACK, or press MENU/OK to select the most recent value and display the fine-tuning dialog).
White Balance k: Color Temperature Color temperature is an objective measure of the color of a light source, expressed in Kelvin (K). Light sources with a color temperature close to that of direct sunlight appear white; light sources with a lower color temperature have a yellow or red cast, while those with a higher color temperature are tinged with blue.
Choosing the Role of the Fn Button The role played by the Fn button can be selected using the F Fn BUTTON option in the setup menu (P 94). The following options are available: ISO (P 89)/IMAGE SIZE (P 90)/IMAGE QUALITY (P 91)/ DYNAMIC RANGE (P 91)/FILM SIMULATION (P 92)/AF MODE (P 94)/ FACE DETECTION (P 93)/INTELLIGENT DIGITAL ZOOM (P 93)/ OVF/LCD SETTING (P 115)/RAW (P 59). 1 Press the Fn button for about a second, F Fn BUTTON option can be displayed.
b Intelligent Face Detection Intelligent Face Detection allows the camera to automatically detect human faces and set focus and exposure for a face anywhere in the frame for shots that emphasize portrait subjects. Choose for group portraits (in horizontal or vertical orientations) to prevent the camera from focusing on the background. To use Intelligent Face Detection, press MENU/OK to display the shooting menu and select ON for b FACE DETECTION.
Recording Pictures in RAW Format 1 RAW images record raw, unprocessed data from the camera image sensor. JPEG copies of RAW images can be created using the j RAW CONVERSION option in the playback menu, or RAW images can be viewed on a computer using the RAW FILE CONVERTER application that is installed with the software on the supplied CD. 3 • RAW pictures cannot be recorded to internal memory. Insert a memory card.
The Q (Quick Menu) Button Press Q for quick access to the following items. For more information on the options available, see the pages listed below. ISO AUTO 3200 3:2 SET FINE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 A Shooting Mode.......................................27 9 r HIGHLIGHT TONE.....................................93 N ISO ...............................................................89 10 s SHADOW TONE .........................................93 U DYNAMIC RANGE .....................................
The Q (Quick Menu) Button Movie Mode In movie mode, the quick menu contains the following items: • W MOVIE MODE • D WHITE BALANCE • P FILM SIMULATION • J LCD BRIGHTNESS FILM SIMULATION SET More on Photography 61
Playback Options To view the most recent picture in the monitor, press the a button. 100-0001 1 / 1000 More on Playback 62 F4. F4.5 4.5 -1 2 3 Press the selector right to view pictures in the order recorded, left to view pictures in reverse order. Keep the selector pressed to scroll rapidly to the desired frame. Rotate the sub-command dial to view other images. 1 Pictures taken using other cameras are indicated by a m (“gift image”) icon during playback.
Playback Options Playback Zoom Press k to zoom in on pictures displayed in single-frame playback; n to zoom out. When the picture is zoomed in, the selector can be used to view areas of the image not currently visible in the display. Intelligent Face Detection Pictures taken with Intelligent Face Detection (P 58) are indicated by a g icon. Press the f button to zoom in on the subject selected with Intelligent Face Detection. You can then use the k and n buttons to zoom in and out.
Playback Options Multi-Frame Playback To change the number of images displayed, press n in single-frame view. 100-0001 Press k to view fewer images. Press n to view more images. 64 Use the selector to highlight images and press MENU/OK to view the highlighted image full frame. In the nine- and hundred-frame displays, press the selector up or down to view more pictures.
A Deleting Pictures To delete individual pictures, multiple selected pictures, or all pictures, press the selector up (b), and choose from the options below. Note that deleted pictures can not be recovered. Copy important pictures to a computer or other storage device before proceeding.
Viewing Photo Information Additional photo information can be viewed by rotating the main-command dial. Rotate the main-command dial to cycle the display. D-RANGE COLOR HIGHLIGHTTONE SHADOWTONE SHARPNESS FILM SIM. WHITE BALANCE : AUTO : STD : STD : STD : --: Velvia : AUTO a The active focus point is shown by a “+” icon. 66 Zooming in on the Focus Point Press the main-command dial to zoom in on the focus point. Press the main-command dial again to return to full-frame playback.
Image Search Search for images by various criteria. b IMAGE SEARCH in the playback 2 Select a search condition. Only pictures that 1 Select match the search condition will be displayed.
m PhotoBook Assist Create books from your favorite photos. Creating a PhotoBook Select m PHOTOBOOK ASSIST in the play- 5 Scroll through the images and press the selec1 back tor up to select or deselect the current image menu. 2 Highlight NEW BOOK. for inclusion in the book. To display the current image on the cover, press the selector down. Press MENU/OK to display the new 3 book dialog. 1 The first picture selected automatically becomes the cover image.
k PhotoBook Assist Press MENU/OK. The new book will be 8 added to the list in the photobook assist menu. 3 • Photobooks can contain up to 300 pictures. • Books that contain no photos are automatically deleted. PhotoBooks Photobooks can be copied to a computer using the supplied MyFinePix Studio software. Viewing PhotoBooks Highlight a book in the photobook assist menu and press MENU/OK to display the book, then press the selector left and right to scroll through the pictures.
Viewing Panoramas If you press the selector down when a panorama is displayed full frame, the camera will play back the picture from left to right or from bottom to top. PLAY STOP PAUSE The following operations can be performed during playback: Operation Start/pause playback End playback Button Description Press the selector down to start playback. Press again to pause. Press the selector up to end playback.
Recording Movies Shoot short movies with sound. During recording, R and the time remaining will be displayed in the LCD monitor and sound will be recorded via the built-in microphone (be careful not to cover the microphone during recording). 98 18m39s Number of photos that can be taken during recording Time remaining 1 Rotate the mode dial to F MOVIE. 2 Press the shutter button all the way down to start recording. end recording, press the shutter button again.
Recording Movies 1 • Zoom can be adjusted while recording is in progress. • If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist lamp may light to assist the focus operation. To turn the AF-assist lamp off , select OFF for C AF ILLUMINATOR in the setup menu (P 112). • Focus, exposure, and white balance are adjusted automatically throughout recording. The color and brightness of the image may vary from that displayed before recording begins. • Sounds made by the camera may be recorded.
Recording Movies Movie Frame Size Using an External Microphone Before recording, select a frame size using the W MOVIE MODE option in the shooting menu (P 97). The camera can be used with optional MIC-ST1 stereo microphones using the cable supplied with the MIC-ST1. See the microphone manual for details.
a Viewing Movies During playback (P 62), movies are displayed in the monitor as shown at right. The following operations can be performed while a movie is displayed: Operation 100-006 PLAY Description Press the selector down to start playback. Start/ Press again to pause. While playback is pause paused, you can press the selector left or playback right to rewind or advance one frame at a time. End playback/ Press the selector up to end playback.
Viewing Pictures on High-Definition TVs The camera can be connected to High-Definition (HD) devices using an HDMI cable (available separately from third-party sources). 1 Turn the camera off and connect the HDMI cable as shown below. Insert into HDMI connector Insert into HDMI connector 3 • When connecting the cable, be sure the connectors are fully inserted. • When an HDMI cable is connected, pictures and sound are played back on the TV. Press the a button for about a second to turn the camera on.
Printing Pictures via USB If the printer supports PictBridge, the camera can be connected directly to the printer and pictures can be printed without first being copied to a computer. Note that depending on the printer, not all the functions described below may be supported. Connecting the Camera Printing Selected Pictures Connect the supplied USB cable as shown and 1 Press the selector left or right to display a pic1 turn the printer on. ture you wish to print.
Printing Pictures via USB 2 Printing the Date of Recording To print the date of recording on pictures, press DISP/ BACK in steps 1–2 to display the PictBridge menu (see “Printing the DPOF Print Order,” below). Press the selector up or down to highlight PRINT WITH DATE s and press MENU/OK to return to the PictBridge display (to print pictures without the date of recording, select PRINT WITHOUT DATE).
Printing Pictures via USB During Printing The message shown at right is displayed during printing. Press DISP/BACK to cancel before all pictures are printed (depending on the printer, printing may end before the current picture has printed). PRINTING CANCEL If printing is interrupted, turn the camera off and then on again. Disconnecting the Camera Confirm that “PRINTING” is not displayed in the monitor and turn the camera off. Disconnect the USB cable.
Printing Pictures via USB Creating a DPOF Print Order The K PRINT ORDER (DPOF) option in the playback menu can be used to create a digital “print order” for PictBridge-compatible printers (P 116) or devices that support DPOF. DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a standard that allows pictures to be printed from “print orders” stored in internal memory or on a memory card. The information in the order includes the pictures to be printed, date imprint, and the number of copies of each picture.
Printing Pictures via USB the selector up or down to choose the 6 Repeat steps 4–5 to complete the print order. 5 Press number of copies (up to 99). To remove a picPress MENU/OK to save the print order when setture from the order, press the selector down until the number of copies is 0.
Printing Pictures via USB 1 • Remove the memory card to create or modify a print order for the pictures in internal memory. • Print orders can contain a maximum of 999 pictures. • If a memory card is inserted conRESET DPOF OK? taining a print order created by another camera, the message shown at right will be displayed. YES NO Pressing MENU/OK cancels the print order; a new print order must be created as described above.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer The supplied software can be used to copy pictures to a computer, where they can be stored, viewed, organized, and printed. Before proceeding, install the software as described below. Do NOT connect the camera to the computer until installation is complete. Windows: Installing MyFinePix Studio computer meets the following system requirements: 1 Confirm that theWindows 8 / Windows 7 (SP 1) / Windows Vista (SP 2) Windows XP (SP 3) 1 CPU 3 GHz Pentium 4 or better (2.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer 3 Exit any applications that may be running and insert the installer CD in a CD-ROM drive. Windows 8 / Windows 7 / Windows Vista If an AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click SETUP.EXE. A “User Account Control” dialog will then be displayed; click Yes (Windows 8 / Windows 7) or Allow (Windows Vista). The installer will start automatically; click Install MyFinePix Studio and follow the on-screen instructions to install MyFinePix Studio and RAW FILE CONVERTER.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer Macintosh: Installing RAW FILE CONVERTER RAW FILE CONVERTER is used to view RAW images on your computer. that the computer meets the following system requirements: 1 Confirm CPU Intel (Core 2 Duo or better) Pre-installed versions of Mac OS X version 10.6–10.8 (visit http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/ compatibility/ for more information).
Viewing Pictures on a Computer Importing Pictures or Movies to Mac (Macintosh) Use a standard application in Mac OS such as Image Capture to import pictures or movies to Mac.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer Connecting the Camera If the pictures you wish to copy are stored on a 3 Turn the camera on and follow the on-screen 1 memory card, insert the card into the camera instructions to copy pictures to the computer. (P 15). 1 Windows users may require the Windows CD when starting the software for the first time. 3 Loss of power during transfer could result in loss of data or damage to internal memory or the memory card. Charge the battery before connecting the camera.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer 3 Disconnecting the Camera After confirming that the indicator lamp is out, follow the on-screen instructions to turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. Uninstalling the Supplied Software Only uninstall the supplied software when it is no longer required or before beginning reinstallation.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Use the shooting menus to adjust shooting settings. The options available vary with the shooting mode selected. Using the Shooting Menu Shooting Menu Options Press MENU/OK to display the shoot1 ing menu. Default values are shown in square brackets [ ]. 2 Press the selector up or down to highlight the desired menu item. Press the selector right to display op3 tions for the highlighted item. Press the selector up or down to 4 highlight the desired option.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode N ISO [AUTO] Control the camera’s sensitivity to light. Option AUTO 12800 / 6400 / 5000 / 4000 / 3200 / 2500 / 2000 / 1600 / 1250 / 1000 / 800 / 640 / 500 / 400 / 320 / 250 / 200 / 100 Description Sensitivity is adjusted automatically in response to shooting conditions. Sensitivity is set to the specified value, which is shown in the display. ISO Higher values can reduce blur; note, however, that mottling may appear in pictures taken at high sensitivities.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode O IMAGE SIZE [O 4 : 3] [O 3] Choose the image size and O 4:3 aspect ratio at which pictures are recorded. Large pictures Size Aspect ratio can be printed at large sizes with no drop in quality, while small pictures require less memory, allowing more pictures to be recorded. Size Versus Aspect Ratio Size Option Prints at sizes up to O 34 × 25 cm (13.5 × 10 in.) P 24 × 18 cm (9.5 × 7 in.) Q 17 × 13 cm (7 × 5 in.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode T IMAGE QUALITY [FINE] Choose a file format and compression ratio. Select FINE or NORMAL to record JPEG images, RAW to record RAW images, or FINE+RAW or NORMAL+RAW to record both JPEG and RAW images. FINE and FINE+RAW use lower JPEG compression ratios for higher-quality JPEG images, while NORMAL and NORMAL+RAW use higher JPEG compression ratios to increase the number of images that can be stored. U DYNAMIC RANGE [AUTO] Control contrast.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode P FILM SIMULATION [c [c] Simulate the effects of different types of film, including sepia and black-and-white. Option Description Standard color reproduction. Suitc (PROVIA/ ed to a wide range of subjects, from STANDARD) portraits to landscapes. A high-contrast palette of saturated colors, suited to nature phod (Velvia/VIVID) tographs. A soft-toned palette of less satue (ASTIA/SOFT) rated colors. Offers slightly more contrast than h (PRO Neg. Std).
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode f COLOR Adjust color density. [MID] q SHARPNESS [STD] Choose whether to sharpen or soften outlines. r HIGHLIGHT TONE Adjust the appearance of highlights. [STD] s SHADOW TONE Adjust the appearance of shadows. [STD] h NOISE REDUCTION Choose the amount of noise reduction. [STD] R INTELLIGENT DIGITAL ZOOM [OFF] If 2.0× is selected, intelligent digital zoom magnifies the image to 2× while processing it for sharp, high-resolution results.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode F AF MODE [t] [t Choose how the camera selects the focus area when in AF-S focus mode (P 51). Note that regardless of the option selected, the camera will focus on the subject in the center of the monitor when macro mode is on (P 41). • t AREA: Choose the focus area manually (P 53). • s MULTI: When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the camera detects high-contrast subjects near the center of the frame and selects the focus area automatically.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode v DISP. CUSTOM SETTING Enable or disable the focus area display in the optical viewfinder and choose the items displayed in the LCD monitor. The LCD monitor can display the following items: FRAMING GUIDLINE* ELECTRONIC LEVEL AF DISTANCE INDICATOR MF DISTANCE INDICATOR WHITE BALANCE APERTURE/S-SPEED/ISO HISTOGRAM FRAMES REMAINING IMAGE SIZE/QUALITY BATTERY LEVEL PHOTOMETRY FLASH FILM SIMULATION DYNAMIC RANGE EXP. COMPENSATION * You can also select the grid type (P 109).
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode g EXTERNAL FLASH [OFF] Choose ON when using an optional flash unit (except Fujifilm products) mounted on the camera hot shoe. c • The flash may not fully light the subject at speeds faster than 1/1000 s. • Use auto or custom white balance (P 54). • If the built-in flash is raised when ON is selected for g EXTERNAL FLASH, the built-in flash will fire once to provide a signal for the optional flash unit to fire.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Shooting Menu Options (Movie Mode) W MOVIE MODE Choose a frame size for movies (P 73). [i] [i b FACE DETECTION [ON] Choose whether the camera automatically detects and sets focus and exposure for human portrait subjects (P 58). b SCENE RECOGNITION [ON] Select ON to enable scene recognition during movie recording (P 58). 1 Selecting ON automatically enables intelligent face detection and sets the focus mode to AF-C (P 51).
Using the Menus: Playback Mode Using the Playback Menu Press the a button to enter play1 back mode. Press MENU/OK to display the play2 back menu. Press the selector up or down to 3 highlight the desired menu item. Press the selector right to display op4 tions for the highlighted item. 98 Press the selector up or down to 5 highlight the desired option. Press MENU/OK to select the high6 lighted option. Press DISP/BACK 7 menu.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode Playback Menu Options m PHOTOBOOK ASSIST Create books from your favorite photos (P 68). b IMAGE SEARCH Search for pictures (P 67). x ERASE Delete all or selected pictures (P 65). j MARK FOR UPLOAD TO Select pictures for upload to YouTube, Facebook or MyFinePix.com using MyFinePix Studio (Windows only). ■ Selecting Pictures for Upload Select YouTube to choose movies for upload to YouTube, FACEBOOK to choose photos and movies for upload to Facebook, or MyFinePix.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode ■ RESET ALL: Deselecting All Pictures Choose RESET ALL to deselect all pictures. If the number of pictures affected is very large, a message will be displayed while the operation is in progress. Press DISP/BACK to exit before the operation is complete. I SLIDE SHOW [MULTIPLE] View pictures in an automated slide show. Choose the type of show and press MENU/OK to start. Press DISP/BACK at any time during the show to view on-screen help.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode j RAW CONVERSION Create JPEG copies of RAW pictures. The original image data are unaffected, allowing a single RAW image to be processed in a multitude of different ways. j RAW CONVER1 Select SION in the playback menu. RAW CONVERSION REFLECT SHOOTING COND. PUSH/PULL PROCESSING DYNAMIC RANGE FILM SIMULATION WHITE BALANCE WB SHIFT CREATE CANCEL the selector up or down to highlight a 2 Press setting and press the selector right to select.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode B RED EYE REMOVAL If the current picture is marked with a g icon to indicate that it was taken with Intelligent Face Detection, this option can be used to remove redeye. The camera will analyze the image; if red-eye is detected, the image will be processed to create a copy with reduced red-eye. 1 Display the desired picture. B RED EYE REMOVAL in the playback 2 Select menu. 3 Press MENU/OK.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode G CROP Create a cropped copy of the current picture. O RESIZE Create a small copy of the current picture. 1 Display the desired picture. 1 Display the desired picture. 2 Select G CROP in the playback menu. 2 Select O RESIZE in the playback menu. the k and n buttons to zoom the image 3 Highlight a size and press MENU/OK to display a 3 inUseand out and use the selector to scroll the confirmation dialog. picture until the desired portion is displayed.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode C IMAGE ROTATE Rotate pictures taken in tall orientation so that they are displayed in tall orientation in the LCD monitor. 1 Select C IMAGE ROTATE in the playback 2 menu. Display the desired picture. Press the selector down to rotate the picture 3 90 ° clockwise, up to rotate it 90 ° counterclockwise. MENU/OK. The picture automatically be 4 Press displayed in the selected orientation whenever it is played back on the camera. 1 • Protected pictures can not be rotated.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode K PRINT ORDER (DPOF) Select pictures for printing on DPOF- and PictBridge-compatible devices (P 77). J DISP. ASPECT [4 : 3] Choose how High Definition (HD) devices display pictures with an aspect ratio of 4 : 3 (this option is available only when an HDMI cable is connected). Select 16 : 9 to display the image so that it fills the screen with its top and bottom cropped out, 4 : 3 to display the entire image with black bands at either side.
The Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu the setup menu. 1 Display 1.1 Press MENU/OK to display the menu for the current mode. 1.2 Press the selector left to highlight a left tab. 1.3 Press the selector up or down to select X. The setup menu appears. SET-UP SET Adjust settings. 2 2.1 Press the selector right to activate the setup menu. 2.2 Press the selector up or down to highlight a menu item. 2.3 Press the selector right to display options for the highlighted item. 2.
The Setup Menu Setup Menu Options Default values are shown in square brackets [ ]. F DATE/TIME Set the camera clock (P 21). N TIME DIFFERENCE [h [h] Switch the camera clock instantly from your home time zone to the local time at your destination when traveling. To specify the difference between local time and your home time zone: Highlight g LOCAL and press the selector 1 right. Use the selector to choose the time difference 2 between local time and your home time zone. 3 Press MENU/OK.
The Setup Menu o SILENT MODE [OFF] Select ON to disable the speaker, flash, and AFassist illuminator in situations in which camera sounds or lights may be unwelcome. I FOCUS CONTROL DIAL [X [X CW] Choose the direction in which the sub-command dial is rotated to increase the focus distance. j FOCUS CHECK [ON] If ON is selected for j FOCUS CHECK, the image will be magnified in the display to assist focus when the sub-command dial is rotated in manual focus mode (P 51, 52).
The Setup Menu A SCREEN SET-UP Adjust display settings. ■ IMAGE DISP. [0.5 SEC] Choose how long pictures are displayed in the LCD monitor after shooting. Option 1.5 SEC 0.5 SEC ZOOM (CONTINUOUS) OFF Description Pictures are displayed for 1.5 seconds (1.5 SEC) or 0.5 seconds (0.5 SEC). Colors may differ slightly from those in the final image. Pictures are displayed until the MENU/ OK button is pressed. Pictures are not displayed after shooting. 1 OFF has no effect in continuous shooting mode.
The Setup Menu ■ AUTOROTATE PB [ON] Choose ON to automatically rotate “tall” (portraitorientation) pictures during playback. ■ BACKGROUND COLOR Choose a color scheme. [WHITE [W HITE]] Z POWER MANAGEMENT Adjust power management settings. ■ AUTO POWER OFF [2 MIN] Choose the length of time before the camera turns off automatically when no operations are performed. Shorter times increase battery life; if OFF is selected, the camera must be turned off manually.
The Setup Menu ■ POWER MANAGEMENT [n] Optimize camera performance for increased battery life or display quality. L DUAL IS MODE [[L L] Choose from the following image stabilization options: Description Reduces display refresh rate. The display dims to save power if no operations are performed for a short period, n POWER SAVE but can be restored by operating camera controls. Select this option to save power. o HIGH PER- Choose for a brighter display and faster FORMANCE focus.
The Setup Menu B RED EYE REMOVAL [OFF] Choose ON to remove red-eye effects caused by the flash when shooting with Intelligent Face Detection. 1 • Red-eye reduction is performed only when a face is detected. • Red-eye removal is not available with RAW images. C AF ILLUMINATOR [ON] If ON is selected, the AF-assist illuminator will light to assist autofocus. 3 • The camera may be unable to focus using the AF-assist illuminator in some cases.
The Setup Menu t SAVE DATA SET-UP Adjust file-management settings. ■ FRAME NO. [CONT.] New pictures are stored in im- Frame number age files named using a four100-0001 digit file number assigned by adding one to the last Directory File file number used. The file number number number is displayed during playback as shown at right. FRAME NO. controls whether file numbering is reset to 0001 when a new memory card is inserted or the current memory card or internal memory is formatted.
The Setup Menu ■ DATE STAMP [OFF] Stamp the time and/or date of recording on photographs as they are taken. Option R+S R OFF Description Stamp new photographs with the date and time of recording. Stamp new photographs with the date of recording. Do not stamp the time and date on new photographs. c • Time and date stamps can not be deleted. Turn DATE STAMP off to prevent time and date stamps appearing on new photographs.
The Setup Menu b Eye-Fi TRANSFER [ON] The camera can be used with third-party Eye-Fi cards; for more information see the manual provided with the card or contact the manufacturer. Option ON OFF Description Pictures taken with the camera are uploaded to a pre-selected destination. Pictures are not uploaded automatically. 3 Observe local regulations regarding the use of wireless devices when using Eye-Fi cards.
Optional Accessories The camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other manufacturers.
Optional Accessories Accessories from FUJIFILM The following optional accessories are available from FUJIFILM. For the latest information on the accessories available in your region, check with your local FUJIFILM representative or visit http://www.fujifilm. com/products/digital_cameras/index.html. Rechargeable Li-ion batteries NP-50: Additional large-capacity NP-50 rechargeable batteries can be purchased as required. Battery chargers BC-45W: Replacement battery chargers can be purchased as required.
Optional Accessories Shoe Mount Flash EF-X20: This clip-on flash unit has a Guide Number of 20/65 (ISO 100, m/ft.). units Leather cases Protector filters with hoods Lens hoods Stereo microphones 118 LC-X20: This leather case, exclusively for use with the X20/X10, combines practicality with the luxury of leather and comes with a shoulder strap made of the same material. Pictures can be taken with the camera still in its case.
Optional Accessories Using Optional Accessories ■ AAttaching ttaching LHF-X20 Protector Filters Attach the filter. Rotate the filter as shown to attach it to the camera. 1 the filter 2 Attach hood. 1 Lens hood Attach the lens 2 hood to the camera with the connected adapter ring. Rotate the lens hood as shown. 3 • Third-party filters can not be used. • Attach the hood cap when the camera is not in use. Adapter ring 3 Keep the lens cap in a safe place when not in use.
Optional Accessories ■ Attaching PRF-52 PRF-52 and Third-Party Filters Remove the adapter ring from the lens hood as shown. 1 Attach the adapter 2 ring to the camera. Rotate the adapter ring as shown. the filter to the adapter ring. 3 Attach For details, please refer to the manual supplied with the filter. 3 • Third-party filters must be 52 mm in diameter. • Keep the lens cap in a safe place when not in use. • Do not attach 52 mm filters directly to the camera. Use an adapter ring.
Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of the product, observe the following precautions. ■ Water and Sand Exposure to water and sand can also damage the camera and its internal circuitry and mechanisms. When using the camera at the beach or seaside, avoid exposing the camera to water or sand. Do not place the camera on a wet surface. ■ Condensation Sudden increases in temperature, such as occur when entering a heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation inside the camera.
Problems and Solutions Power and Battery Problem The camera does not turn on. The battery runs down quickly. Troubleshooting 122 The camera turns off suddenly. Solution • The zoom ring (ON/OFF switch) is not correctly rotated: Rotate the zoom ring to OFF and then rotate the zoom ring again to the point between 28 and 112 (P 19). • The battery is exhausted: Charge the battery or insert a fully-charged spare battery (P 13).
Problems and Solutions Problem Charging does not start. Charging is slow. Solution Reinsert the battery in the correct orientation and make sure that the charger is plugged in (P 13). Charge the battery at room temperature (P vi). • There is dirt on the battery terminals: Clean the terminals with a soft, dry cloth. The charging lamp lights, • The battery has been charged many times: The battery has reached the end of its charging life. Purbut the battery does not chase a new battery.
Problems and Solutions Problem The camera does not focus. Solution • The subject is close to the camera: Select macro mode (P 41). • The subject is far away from the camera: Cancel macro mode (P 41). • The subject is not suited to autofocus: Use focus lock (P 39). Macro mode is not availChoose a different shooting mode (P 27). able. Intelligent Face Detection Intelligent Face Detection is not available in the current shooting mode: Choose a different shooting mode is not available. (P 27).
Problems and Solutions Problem Solution The subject is not in range of the flash: Position the subject in range of the flash (P 135). The flash does not fully The flash window is obstructed: Hold the camera correctly (P 23). light the subject. Fast shutter speed selected: Choose a slower shutter speed (P 29, 30). The lens is dirty: Clean the lens (P 121). The lens is blocked: Keep objects away from the lens (P 23). Pictures are blurred.
Problems and Solutions Playback Problem Pictures are grainy. Playback zoom unavailable. Solution The pictures were taken with a different make or model of camera. The picture has been saved at a, or is from another make or model of camera (P 63). • The camera is in silent mode: Turn silent mode off (P 108). • Playback volume is too low: Adjust playback volume (P 108). • The microphone was obstructed: Hold the camera correctly during recording (P 2).
Problems and Solutions Connections/Miscellaneous Problem No picture or sound. The computer does not recognize the camera. Can not transfer RAW or JPEG files to computer. Pictures can not be printed. Only one copy is printed/ the date is not printed. The camera is unresponsive. Be sure the camera and computer are correctly connected (P 86). Use the bundled software to transfer pictures (P 82). • The camera is not properly connected: Connect the camera correctly (P 76).
Warning Messages and Displays The following warnings are displayed in the LCD monitor: Warning B (red) A (blinks red) k Description Low battery. Charge the battery (P 13) or insert a fully-charged spare battery (P 15). Battery exhausted. Charge the battery (P 13) or insert a fully-charged spare battery (P 15). Slow shutter speed. Pictures may be blurred; use the flash or a tripod. The camera can not focus.
Warning Messages and Displays Warning BUSY p CARD ERROR a MEMORY FULL b MEMORY FULL INTERNAL MEMORY IS FULL INSERT A NEW CARD READ ERROR The memory card or internal memory is full and pictures can not be recorded or copied. Delete pictures or insert a memory card with more free space. • Memory card error or connection error: Reinsert the card or turn the camera off and then on again. If the message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer.
Warning Messages and Displays Warning FRAME NO. FULL PRESS AND HOLD THE DISP BUTTON TO DEACTIVATE SILENT MODE TOO MANY FRAMES PROTECTED FRAME a CAN NOT CROP CAN NOT CROP P CANNOT EXECUTE Q CANNOT EXECUTE a CANNOT EXECUTE CAN NOT ROTATE F CAN NOT ROTATE m CANNOT EXECUTE F CANNOT EXECUTE NO CARD b NO IMAGE a NO IMAGE 130 Description The camera has run out of frame numbers (current frame number is 999-9999). Format the memory card and select RENEW for FRAME NO..
Warning Messages and Displays Warning DPOF FILE ERROR CAN NOT SET DPOF F CAN NOT SET DPOF COMMUNICATION ERROR PRINTER ERROR PRINTER ERROR RESUME? CANNOT BE PRINTED Description The DPOF print order on the current memory card contains more than 999 images. Copy the pictures to internal memory and create a new print order. The picture can not be printed using DPOF. Movies can not be printed using DPOF. A connection error occurred while pictures were being printed or copied to a computer or other device.
Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the recording time or number of pictures available at different image sizes. All figures are approximate; file size varies with the scene recorded, producing wide variations in the number of files that can be stored. The number of exposures or length remaining may not diminish at an even rate. A limited number of test pictures can be taken when no memory card is inserted.
Specifications System Model Effective pixels Image sensor Storage media File system Appendix Digital Camera X20 12 million 2/ 3 -in., X-Trans CMOS II sensor with primary color filter • Internal memory (approx. 24 MB) • SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF), Exif 2.3, and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) File format • Still pictures: Exif 2.3 JPEG (compressed); RAW (original RAF format, special-purpose software required); RAW+JPEG available • Movies: H.
Specifications System Sensitivity Standard output sensitivity equivalent to ISO 100, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000, 6400, 12800; AUTO Metering 256-segment through-the-lens (TTL) metering; MULTI, SPOT, AVERAGE Exposure control Programmed AE (with program shift), shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, and manual exposure Exposure compensation –2 EV – +2 EV in increments of 1/3 EV Scene modes h (PORTRAIT), Z (PORTRAIT ENHANCER), M (LANDSCAPE), N (SPORT),
Specifications System White balance Self-timer Flash Flash modes Optical viewfinder Monitor Movies Automatic scene detection; 8 manual preset modes for direct sunlight, shade, daylight fluorescent, warm white fluorescent, cool white fluorescent, incandescent lighting, underwater, color temperature ; custom white balance Off, 2 sec., 10 sec. Manual pop-up flash; effective range when sensitivity is set to 800 is approx. 30 cm–7.0 m/0.9 ft.– 22.9 ft. (wide angle), 50 cm–5.0 m/1.6 ft.–16.4 ft.
Specifications Input/output terminals HDMI output Digital input/output HDMI Mini Connector USB 2.
Specifications NP-50 rechargeable battery Nominal voltage DC 3.6 V Nominal capacity 1000 mAh Operating temperature 0 °C – +40 °C/+32 °F – +104 °F Dimensions (W × H × D) 35.4 mm × 40.0 mm × 6.6 mm/1.3 in. × 1.5 in. × 0.2 in. Weight Approx. 18 g/0.6 oz. BC-50B battery charger Rated input Input capacity Rated output Supported batteries Charging time Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight Operating temperature 100 V–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz • 100 V: 8.0 VA • 240 V: 12 VA 4.2 V DC, 600 mA NP-50 rechargeable batteries Approx.
Restrictions on Camera Settings Shooting Mode and Camera Settings The options available in each shooting mode are listed below. OFF F G AUTO N O P K L M P S/R F BOFF N4 BON h I P J K O P O W X Y I d AEL/AFL 138 S B ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ i ✔ ✔ ✔ j ✔ ✔ ✔ Adv.
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Restrictions on Camera Settings O P Q FINE NORMAL FINE+RAW NORMAL+RAW RAW AUTO A O T U B C c d e g h b e d f f P f q r s h R 140 S ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔3 ✔3 ✔3 ✔1 B ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔1 i ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔3 ✔3 ✔3 ✔1 j ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔3 ✔3 ✔3 ✔1 Adv.
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