BL00004698-200 DIGITAL CAMERA X-A2 Owner’s Manual Thank you for your purchase of this product. This manual describes how to use your FUJIFILM X-A2 digital camera and install the supplied software. Be sure that you have read and understood its contents before using the camera.
For Your Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. • Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. • Heed Warnings: All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. • Follow Instructions: All operating and use instructions should be followed.
For Your Safety Service Be sure to read these notes before use Servicing: Do not attempt to service this video product Safety Notes yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to • Make sure that you use your camera correctly. Read these qualified service personnel. safety notes and your Owner’s Manual carefully before use.
For Your Safety WARNING Use only batteries or AC power adapters specified for use with this camera. Do not use voltages other than the power supply voltage shown. The use of other power sources can cause a fire. If the battery leaks and fluid gets in contact with your eyes, skin or clothing, flush the affected area with clean water and seek medical attention or call an emergency number right away. Do not use the charger to charge batteries other than those specified here.
For Your Safety ■ Storage Using the Camera Performance may be impaired if the battery is left unused • Do not aim the camera at extremely bright light sources, for extended periods when fully charged. Run the battery such as the sun in a cloudless sky. Failure to observe this flat before storing it. precaution could damage the camera image sensor. • Strong sunlight focused through the viewfinder may damIf the camera will not be used for an extended period, reage the panel of electronic viewfinder (EVF).
For Your Safety Color Television Systems For Customers in the U. S. A. NTSC (National Television System Committee) is a color tele- Tested To Comply With FCC Standards vision telecasting specification adopted mainly in the U.S.A., FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Canada, and Japan. PAL (Phase Alternation by Line) is a color television system adopted mainly in European countries and China.
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For Your Safety Be sure to read these notes before use Safety Notes Thank you for your purchase of this product. For repair, inspection, and internal testing, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. • Make sure that you use the lens correctly. Read these safety notes and the camera Owner’s Manual carefully before use. • After reading these safety notes, store them in a safe place.
For Your Safety Wireless Network Devices: Cautions • This device operates on the same frequency as commercial, educational, and medical devices and wireless transmitters. It also operates on the same frequency as licensed transmitters and special unlicensed low-voltage transmitters used in RFID tracking systems for assembly lines and in other similar applications. • To prevent interference with the above devices, observe the following precautions.
About This Manual Before using the camera, read this manual and the warnings in “For Your Safety” (P ii). For information on specific topics, consult the sources below. Table of Contents ................................................. P xii The “Table of Contents” gives an overview of the entire manual. The principal camera operations are listed here. Troubleshooting ................................................P ................................................
Product Care Camera body: For continued enjoyment of your camera, use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camera body after each use. Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals, which could discolor or deform the leather on the camera body. Any liquid on the camera should be removed immediately with a soft, dry cloth. Use a blower to remove dust from the monitor, taking care to avoid scratches, and then gently wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
Table of Contents For Your Safety .....................................................................................ii IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.........................................ii Safety Notes .......................................................................................iii NOTICES ...............................................................................................vi Safety Notes .....................................................................................
Table of Contents More on Photography and Playback Shooting Mode ................................................................................. 34 S ADVANCED SR AUTO............................................................. 35 Adv. ADVANCED ............................................................................ 36 Y ADVANCED FILTER ............................................................... 37 j MULTIPLE EXPOSURE...........................................................
Table of Contents Menus Using the Menus: Shooting Mode ........................................... 71 Shooting Menu Options (Photographs) ............................... 71 A SCENE POSITION ................................................................... 71 A Adv. MODE .............................................................................. 71 N ISO .............................................................................................. 71 O IMAGE SIZE........................................
Table of Contents The Setup Menu ............................................................................... 83 Using the Setup Menu ................................................................. 83 Setup Menu Options .................................................................... 84 F DATE/TIME ............................................................................... 84 N TIME DIFFERENCE ................................................................. 84 Q a .............................
Table of Contents xvi Technical Notes Troubleshooting Optional Accessories....................................................................110 Accessories from FUJIFILM .......................................................110 Connecting the Camera to Other Devices .........................112 Caring for the Camera .................................................................113 Storage and Use ...........................................................................113 Traveling .............
Before You Begin Symbols and Conventions Menus and other text in the displays are shown in bold. In the illustrations in this manual, displays may be simplified for explanatory purposes. Supplied Accessories Before You Begin The following symbols are used in this manual: Q This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. R Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. POther pages in this manual on which related information may be found.
Parts of the Camera For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item. A Shutter button ................................................ 22 K AF-assist illuminator ....................................... 76 Self-timer lamp............................................... 29 B Main command ..........................................5, 125 C Mode dial ........................................................ 34 L ON/OFF switch ............................................... 17 D Hot shoe..
Parts of the Camera The Indicator Lamp The indicator lamp shows camera status as follows: Indicator lamp Glows green Blinks green Blinks green and orange Glows orange Blinks orange Blinks red Before You Begin N (flash pop-up) button ................................. 27 a (playback) button..................................... 23 Indicator lamp (see below) t(movie recording) button ........................... 31 MENU/OK button .............................................
Parts of the Camera Silent Mode In situations in which camera sounds or lights may be unwelcome, press the DISP/BACK button until the o icon is displayed (about a second). The camera speaker, flash, and AF-assist illuminator/self-timer lamp turn off and flash and volume settings can not be adjusted (note that silent mode can not be enabled or disabled while movie playback is in progress). Press the DISP/BACK button again to resume normal operation.
Parts of the Camera The Sub-Command Dial Rotate the sub-command dial to choose the desired combination of shutter speed and aperture (program shift; P 41), set aperture or shutter speed (P 42, 43, 44), select options in the quick menu display (P 33), or zoom in or out in fullframe or thumbnail playback (P 24). Press the center of the sub-command dial to zoom in on the focus area selected for manual focus (P 52) or zoom in on the focus point (P 24).
Parts of the Camera Camera Displays The following types of indicator may be displayed during shooting and playback. In the description that follows, all available indicators are shown for illustrative purposes; the indicators actually displayed vary with camera settings. ■ Shooting 100 2 1 0 -1 -2 M 1000 F5.6 ±0 200 F A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O Flash mode ..................................................... 27 Self-timer indicator ......................................... 29 Continuous mode ..
Parts of the Camera ■ Playback 100-0001 YouTube 12 / 31 / 2050 1 / 1000 10 : 00 AM F5.6 +1/ 3 200 Rating ............................................................. 23 Intelligent Face Detection indicator................. 75 Red-eye removal indicator .............................. 80 Portrait enhancer ............................................ 39 Advanced filter ................................................ 37 Gift image ....................................................... 23 Frame number ..
Lenses The camera can be used with lenses for the FUJIFILM X-mount and the other accessories listed from page 110. Parts of the Lens Removing the Caps Remove the caps as shown. Attaching the Hood When attached, lens hoods reduce glare and protect the front lens element.
Lenses Aperture ring A 16 11 8 5.6 4 A 16 11 8 5. The Aperture Mode Switch If the lens has an aperture mode Aperture ring switch, aperture can be adjusted manually by sliding the switch to Z and rotating the aperture ring. Aperture mode switch Q When the aperture ring is set to A, rotate the subcommand dial to adjust aperture. R For information on the roles of the main and subcommand dials, see page 125. Manual Focus Lenses Slide the focus ring to the front for autofocus.
First Steps Attaching the Strap Attach the strap to the two strap eyelets as shown below. Q To avoid dropping the camera, be sure the strap is correctly secured.
Attaching a Lens Lenses attach as described below. Q Care is required to prevent dust entering the camera while attaching and removing lenses. 1 Remove the body and rear caps. Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens. Lens release button First Steps Removing Lenses To remove the lens, turn the camera off, then press the lens release button and rotate the lens as shown.
Charging the Battery The battery is not charged at shipment. Before use, charge the battery in the supplied battery charger. 1 Place the battery in the charger. Place the battery in the supplied battery charger as shown. Charge lamp Battery charger 2 Plug the charger in. 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 Arrow On Battery not inserted.
Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card The camera has no internal memory; instead, pictures are stored on optional SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards (sold separately). After charging the battery, insert the battery and memory card as described below. 1 Open the battery-chamber cover. 2 Insert the battery. Using the battery to keep the battery latch pressed to one side, insert the battery contacts first in the direction shown by the arrow. Confirm that the battery is securely latched.
Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card 3 Insert the memory card. Holding the memory card in the orientation shown at right, slide it in until it clicks into place at the back of the slot. Click Q Be sure card is in the correct orientation; do not insert at an angle or use force. Q SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards can be locked, making it impossible to format the card or to Write-protect switch record or delete images. Before inserting a memory card, slide the writeprotect switch to the unlocked position.
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. 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 be ejected too quickly. Use your finger to hold it and gently release the card.
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 Rotate the ON/OFF switch to ON to turn the camera on. Select OFF to turn the camera off. Q Fingerprints and other marks on the lens can affect pictures and the view through the lens in the camera display. Keep the lens clean. First Steps R Press the a button to start playback. Press the shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode.
Basic Setup A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Set up the camera as described below (you can reset the clock or change languages at any time using the F DATE/ TIME or Q a options in the setup menu; for information on displaying the setup menu, see page 83). 1 Choose a language. Highlight a language and press MENU/OK. START MENU ENGLISH R Press DISP/BACK to skip the current step. Any steps you skip will be displayed the next time the camera is turned on.
The DISP/BACK Button Press DISP/BACK to cycle through display modes as follows: R INFORMATION 1 is available only when an option other than x TRACKING is selected for F FOCUS MODE in modes P, S, A, and M. ■ Shooting 100 2 2 1 1 0 0 -1 -1 -2 -2 M 1000 F5.6 M 200 INFORMATION 1 100 1000 F5.
The DISP/BACK Button ■ Playback Indicators displayed Indicators hidden Favorites 3:2 F 12 / 31 / 2050 1 / 1000 3 10 : 00 AM F5.6 +1/ 3 Photo information 100-0001 100-0001 100-0001 12 / 31 / 2050 200 10 : 00 AM 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. Shadows Highlights 3:2 F ISO 200 1/1000 F4.
Basic Photography and Playback Taking Photographs This section explains basic photography. 1 Select S mode. Rotate the mode dial to S (ADVANCED SR AUTO). The following information will be displayed in the LCD monitor. Scene Icon The camera automatically selects the appropriate scene. The u Icon In S mode, the camera continuously adjusts focus and searches for eyes, increasing the drain on the battery; in addition, the sound of the camera focusing may be audible. u is displayed in the LCD monitor.
Taking Photographs 2 Ready the camera. 4 Focus. Hold the camera steady with both hands and brace your elbows against your sides. Shaking or unsteady hands can blur your shots. Frame the picture with your subject in the center of the display and press the shutter button halfway to focus. R If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator may light (P 76).
Viewing Pictures Viewing Pictures Full Frame Pictures can be viewed in the LCD monitor. When taking important pictures, take a test shot and check the results. To view pictures full frame, press a. 100-0001 F4. F4.5 4.5 2 3 Additional pictures can be viewed by pressing the selector left or right or rotating the main command dial. Press the selector or rotate the dial right to view pictures in the order recorded, left to view pictures in reverse order.
Viewing Pictures Playback Zoom Rotate the sub-command dial to zoom in or out on pictures in full-frame playback. 100-0001 R To display multiple images, rotate the sub-command dial left when a picture is displayed full frame. When the picture is zoomed in, the selector can be used to view areas of the image not currently visible in the display. To exit zoom, press DISP/BACK, MENU/OK, or the center of the sub-command dial.
Viewing Pictures Multi-Frame Playback To view multiple images, rotate the sub-comand dial left when a picture is displayed full frame. Use the sub-command dial to choose the number of images displayed. Rotate the sub-command dial left to view more images. 100-0001 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.
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.
Using the Flash Use the built-in flash for additional lighting when shooting at night or indoors under low light. 1 Press the N button to raise the flash. Q The flash may contact accessories mounted on the hot shoe. If necessary, remove accessories before raising the flash. 2 Select p FLASH MODE in the shooting menu.
Using the Flash Q Depending on the distance to the subject, some lenses may cast shadows in photos taken with the flash. R Lowering the flash turns the flash off (P) and prevents it firing even when the subject is poorly lit; use of a tripod is recommended. Lower the flash where flash photography is prohibited or to capture natural lighting under dim light. We also recommend that you lower the flash when the camera is off.
Using the Self-Timer Use the timer for self-portraits or to prevent blur caused by camera shake. 1 Press the selector left when the camera is in shooting mode. The options shown below will be displayed; press the selector up or down to highlight an option and press MENU/OK to select. 2 SEC 10 SEC OFF Option R Self-timer options can also be selected in the shooting menu. 2 Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Q Stand behind the camera when using the shutter button.
Using the Self-Timer 3 Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to start the timer. The display in the monitor shows the number of seconds remaining until the shutter is released. To stop the timer before the picture is taken, press DISP/BACK. The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will blink immediately before the picture is taken. If the two-second timer is selected, the self-timer lamp will blink as the timer counts down.
Basic Movie Recording and Playback Recording High-Definition (HD) Movies The camera can be used to record short high-definition movies. During recording, y 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). 1 Press t to start recording. 12m34s Time remaining Recording ends automatically when the movie reaches maximum length or memory is full.
Viewing Movies During playback, movies are displayed as shown at right. The following operations can be performed while a movie is displayed: Description Press the selector down to start playback. Press again to pause. While playback is Start/pause playback paused, you can press the selector left or right to rewind or advance one frame at a time. End playback Press the selector up to end playback. Adjust speed Press the selector left or right to adjust playback speed during playback.
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. DYNAMIC RANGE P 400 3:2 F SET A B C D E F G H A SHOOTING MODE ................................... 34 F FOCUS MODE .......................................... 50 N ISO ........................................................... 48 U DYNAMIC RANGE.................................... 72 h NOISE REDUCTION ................................. 73 O IMAGE SIZE ....
More on Photography and Playback 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: 34 P: Aperture and shutter speed can be adjusted using program shift (P 41). S, A, M: Select for full control over camera settings, including aperture (M and A) and/or shutter speed (M and S) (P 42, 43, 44).
Shooting Mode The scene 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 h Q The mode selected may vary with shooting conditions. If the mode and subject do not match, select mode P or choose SP (P 39) and select a scene manually.
Shooting Mode Adv. ADVANCED This mode combines “point-and-shoot” simplicity with sophisticated photographic techniques. R A Adv. MODE supports exposure compensation (P 56) and program shift (P 41). 1 Press MENU/OK while the mode description is displayed. R If the view through the lens is displayed in the LCD monitor, press MENU/OK and select A Adv. MODE in the shooting menu. ADVANCED FILTER Take special images with checking effects by various filters. ANOTHER Adv.
Shooting Mode Filter G TOY CAMERA H MINIATURE I POP COLOR J HIGH-KEY Z LOW-KEY K DYNAMIC TONE X SOFT FOCUS u PARTIAL COLOR (RED) v PARTIAL COLOR (ORANGE) w PARTIAL COLOR (YELLOW) x PARTIAL COLOR (GREEN) y PARTIAL COLOR (BLUE) z PARTIAL COLOR (PURPLE) 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.
Shooting Mode ■ j MULTIPLE EXPOSURE Create a photograph that combines two exposures. + 1 Take the first shot. 2 Press MENU/OK. The first shot will be shown superimposed on the view through the lens as a guide to taking the second shot. R To return to Step 1 and retake the first shot, press the selector left. To save the first shot and exit without creating a multiple exposure, press DISP/BACK. 3 Take the second shot.
Shooting Mode Scene h PORTRAIT ENHANCER (Z (Z) M LANDSCAPE N SPORT O NIGHT Description Choose for a smooth skin effect when shooting portraits. Choose for daylight shots of buildings and landscapes. Choose when photographing moving subjects. Choose for poorly lit twilight or night scenes. Other scenes can be selected by rotating the mode dial to SP and following the steps below. 1 Press MENU/OK while the mode description is displayed. PORTRAIT Adv.
Shooting Mode Scene h PORTRAIT H NIGHT (TRIPOD) p FIREWORKS Q SUNSET R SNOW s BEACH U PARTY V FLOWER W TEXT 40 Description Choose for portraits. Choose this mode for slow shutter speeds when shooting at night. Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework. Choose this mode to record the vivid colors in sunrises and sunsets. Choose for crisp, clear shots that capture the brightness of scenes dominated by shining white snow.
Shooting Mode Q If the subject is outside the metering range of the camera, the shutter speed and aperture displays will show “– – –”. ±0 P Program Shift Rotate the sub-command dial to choose the desired combination of shutter speed and aperture (program shift). The new values for shutter speed and aperture are shown in yellow.
Shooting Mode Shutter-Priority AE (S) In this mode, you choose the shutter speed by rotating the sub-command dial, while the camera adjusts aperture for optimal exposure. Q If the correct exposure can not be achieved at the selected shutter speed, aperture will be displayed in red when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Adjust shutter speed until the correct exposure is achieved. Q If the subject is outside the metering range of the camera, the aperture display will show “– – –”.
Shooting Mode Q If the correct exposure can not be achieved at the selected aperture, the shutter speed will be displayed in red when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Adjust aperture until the correct exposure is achieved. Q If the subject is outside the metering range of the camera, the shutter speed display will show “– – –”. A ±0 F5.
Shooting Mode Manual Exposure (M) In this mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. Rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed and the sub-command dial to choose the aperture. R The manual exposure display includes an exposure indicator that shows the amount the picture would be under- or over-exposed at current settings. 2 1 0 -1 -2 M 1000 F5.6 200 Bulb Photography For bulb photography, rotate the main command dial to select a shutter speed of BULB. 2 1 0 -1 -2 M BULB F5.
Shooting Mode Menu/setting Settings saved N ISO, O IMAGE SIZE, T IMAGE QUALITY, U DYNAMIC RANGE, P FILM SIMULATION, f COLOR, q SHARPNESS, r HIGHLIGHT TONE, s SHADOW TONE, h NOISE REDUCTION, C PHOTOMETRY, Shooting menu b FACE DETECTION, y EYE DETECTION AF, F FOCUS MODE, C AF ILLUMINATOR, p FLASH MODE, I FLASH COMPENSATION, W MOVIE SET-UP (MOVIE MODE/FOCUS MODE) Other White balance (WB), burst mode (I), exposure settings, monitor display options (DISP/BACK) More on Photography and Playback Custom Mode (C)
White Balance For natural colors, press the selector right (WB) to display the following options, then use the selector to highlight an option that matches the light source and press MENU/OK. The dialog shown at bottom right will be displayed; use the selector to fine-tune white balance or press DISP/BACK to exit without fine-tuning. WHITE BALANCE AUTO SET Option AUTO h i j Description White balance adjusted automatically. Measure a value for white balance (P 47). For subjects in direct sunlight.
White Balance More on Photography and Playback 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 display 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).
Sensitivity “Sensitivity” refers to the camera’s sensitivity to light. Choose from values between 200 and 6400, or select L (100), H (12800), or H (25600) for special situations. Higher values can be used to reduce blur when lighting is poor, while lower values allow slower shutter speeds or wider apertures in bright light; note, however, that mottling may appear in pictures taken at high sensitivities, particularly at H (25600), while choosing L (100) reduces dynamic range.
Sensitivity Option DEFAULT SENSITIVITY MAX. SENSITIVITY MIN. SHUTTER SPEED Default 200 800 1/60 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. SHUTTER SPEED. R If the value selected for DEFAULT SENSITIVITY is higher than that selected for MAX.
Focus Mode Choose how the camera focuses (note that regardless of the option selected, manual focus will be used when a manual focus lens is attached). Option Description Choose for manual control of focus or in situations in which the camera is unable to focus using autofocus (P 55). 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. The selected focus areas are highlighted in the display.
Focus Mode Reduce focus distance Increase focus distance Focus distance (red bar) Manual focus mode icon 2 1 0 -1 -2 M 1000 F5.6 200 Manual focus indicator Depth of field (white bar) More on Photography and Playback ■ p MANUAL When p MANUAL is selected for F FOCUS MODE, you can focus manually using the lens focus ring. Rotate the ring left to reduce the focus distance, right to increase.
Focus Mode Manual Focus: Checking Focus In manual focus mode, you can press the center of the sub-command dial to magnify the view in the LCD monitor. To view other areas of the frame, press the selector up (AF) and then use the selector to scroll the display. 2 2 1 1 0 0 -1 -1 -2 -2 M 52 1000 F5.6 200 M 1000 F5.
Focus Mode Q Turn Intelligent Face Detection off when using manual focus point selection (P 75). To choose the size of the focus frame, press the selector up (AF) and rotate the sub-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.
Focus/Exposure Lock To compose photographs with off-center subjects: 1 Focus: Position the subject in the focus frame and press the shutter button halfway to lock focus and exposure. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter button is pressed halfway (AF/AE lock). P ±0 200 R If AE/AF LOCK is assigned to the Fn button (P 65), the focus and/or exposure will lock while the Fn button is pressed and remain locked even when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
Focus/Exposure Lock • Fast-moving subjects. • • • • 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 (for example, subjects in clothing that is the same color as the background).
Exposure Compensation Rotate the main command dial to adjust exposure when photographing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast subjects. The effect is visible in the display.
Metering 1 Press MENU/OK in shooting mode to display the shooting menu. Press the selector up or down to highlight C PHOTOMETRY and press MENU/OK. 2 Press the selector up or down to highlight the desired option and press MENU/OK to select. O MENU P SHOOTING 4 Mode o (MULTI) Description The camera instantly determines exposure based on an analysis of composition, color, and brightness distribution. Recommended in most situations.
Self-Portraits (SELFIE) To shoot a self-portrait, rotate the LCD monitor as shown. 58 R Self-portraits can not be taken using manual focus (P 50), in M or N mode, or when P, V, or W is selected in SP mode. R Rotating the LCD monitor to the self-portrait position automatically enables Intelligent Face Detection (P 75) and eye focus (P 75). The LCD monitor shows a mirror image of the view through the lens.
Burst Mode and Bracketing Option B STILL IMAGE I CONTINUOUS O AE BKT W ISO BKT X FILM SIMULATION BKT Y DYNAMIC RANGE BKT Available in All modes S, P, S, A, M, h, M, N, O, SP ((p p excluded) P, S, A, M P, S, A, M P, S, A, M P, S, A, M P — 60 61 61 61 61 STILL IMAGE More on Photography and Playback To access burst shooting and bracketing options, press the selector down when the camera is in shooting mode. The options available vary with the shooting mode.
Burst Mode and Bracketing Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) Capture motion in a series of pictures. 1 Press the selector down (I) when the camera is in shooting mode. STILL IMAGE 2 Press the selector up or down to choose CONTINUOUS, and press left or right to choose from frame rates of approximately 5.6 fps (frames per second) and 3.0 fps. Press MENU/OK to proceed when settings are complete. 5.6fps 3 Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
Burst Mode and Bracketing 1 Press the selector down (I) when the camera is in shooting mode, and then press the selector up or down to highlight one of the following: Option Description Press the selector left or right to highlight a bracketing amount.
Film Simulation Simulate the effects of different kinds of film, including black-and-white. 1 Press MENU/OK in shooting mode to display the shooting menu. Press the selector up or down to highlight P FILM SIMULATION and press MENU/OK. 2 Press the selector up or down to highlight one of the following options and press MENU/OK to select. Option c (PROVIA/STANDARD) > (Velvia/VIVID) e (ASTIA/SOFT) i (CLASSIC CHROME) b (MONOCHROME) f (SEPIA) Description Standard color reproduction.
Recording Pictures in RAW Format 1 Press MENU/OK in shooting mode to display the shooting menu. Press the selector up or down to highlight T IMAGE QUALITY and press MENU/OK. 2 Highlight an option and press MENU/OK. Select RAW to record only RAW images, or FINE+RAW or NORMAL+RAW to record both JPEG copy together with the RAW images.
Recording Pictures in RAW Format Creating JPEG Copies of RAW Pictures RAW pictures store information on camera settings separately from the data captured by the camera image sensor. Using the j RAW CONVERSION option in the playback menu, you can create JPEG copies of RAW pictures using different options for the settings listed below. The original image data are unaffected, allowing a single RAW image to be processed in a multitude of different ways.
The Fn Button R The F Fn BUTTON SETTING menu can also be displayed by pressing and holding the Fn button. More on Photography and Playback The role played by the Fn button can be selected using the F FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING option in the shooting menu.
Using a Mount Adapter When M-mount lenses are attached using an optional FUJIFILM M MOUNT ADAPTER, the camera processes pictures as they are taken to maintain image quality and correct for a variety of effects. R Attaching a mount adapter enables m SHOOT WITHOUT LENS (P 74) and hides the distance indicator in the standard display. R To check focus, select p MANUAL for F FOCUS MODE in the shooting menu (P 50).
Using a Mount Adapter NEXT SET To use color shading correction, follow the steps below. 1 Rotate the sub-command dial to choose a corner. The selected corner is indicated by a triangle. 2 Use the selector to adjust shading until there is no visible difference in color between the selected corner and the center of the image. Press the selector left or right to adjust colors on the cyan–red axis, up or down to adjust colors on the blue– yellow axis.
Image Search Follow the steps below to search for pictures. 1 Press MENU/OK during playback to display the playback menu. Press the selector up or down to highlight b IMAGE SEARCH and press MENU/OK. 2 Highlight an option and press MENU/OK. Option BY DATE BY FACE BY I FAVORITES BY SCENE BY TYPE OF DATA BY UPLOAD MARK Description Search by date. Search for pictures that include faces. Search by rating (P 23). Search by scene. Find all still pictures, all movies, or all RAW pictures.
PhotoBook Assist Creating a PhotoBook 1 Select NEW BOOK for m PHOTOBOOK ASSIST in the playback menu (P 81) and choose from the following options: • SELECT FROM ALL: Choose from all available pictures. • SELECT BY IMAGE SEARCH: Choose from pictures matching selected search conditions (P 68). R Neither photographs a or smaller nor movies can be selected for photobooks.
PhotoBook Assist Viewing Photobooks Highlight a book in the photobook assist menu and press MENU/OK to display the book, then press the selector left or right to scroll through the pictures. Editing and Deleting Photobooks Display the photobook and press MENU/OK. The following options will be displayed; select the desired option and follow the on-screen instructions. • EDIT: Edit the book as described in “Creating a PhotoBook” (P 69). • ERASE: Delete the book.
Menus Using the Menus: Shooting Mode The shooting menu is used to adjust settings for a wide range of shooting conditions. To display the shooting menu, press MENU/OK in shooting mode. Highlight items and press the selector right to view options, then highlight an option and press MENU/OK. Press DISP/BACK to exit when settings are complete.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode T IMAGE QUALITY 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 Control contrast.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode s SHADOW TONE Adjust the appearance of shadows. h NOISE REDUCTION Reduce noise in pictures taken at high sensitivities. K LONG EXPOSURE NR Select ON to reduce mottling in long time-exposures (P 42, 44). K CUSTOM SET Save settings for P, S, A, and M mode (P 45). F FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING Choose the role played by the Fn button (P 65). v DISP. CUSTOM SETTING Choose the items displayed in the LCD monitor when CUSTOM indicators are selected.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode c FRAMING GUIDELINE Choose the type of framing grid available in shooting mode. F GRID 9 G GRID 24 H HD FRAMING For “rule of thirds” composition. A six-by-four grid. Frame HD pictures in the crop shown by the lines at the top and bottom of the display. P P P l MOUNT ADAPTOR SETTING Adjust settings for M-mount lenses connected using an optional FUJIFILM M MOUNT ADAPTER (P 66). m SHOOT WITHOUT LENS Choose whether shutter release is enabled when no lens is attached.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode C PHOTOMETRY Choose how the camera meters exposure when Intelligent Face Detection is off (P 57). b FACE DETECTION Intelligent Face Detection sets focus and exposure for human faces anywhere in the frame, preventing the camera from focusing on the background in group portraits. Choose for shots that emphasize portrait subjects. To use Intelligent Face Detection, press MENU/OK to display the shooting menu and select ON for b FACE DETECTION.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode C AF ILLUMINATOR If ON is selected, the AF-assist illuminator will light to assist autofocus. R The AF-assist illuminator turns off automatically in silent mode. Q The camera may be unable to focus using the AF-assist illuminator in some cases. If the camera is unable to focus at close range, try increasing the distance to the subject. Q Avoid shining the AF-assist illuminator directly into your subject’s eyes.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode p FLASH MODE Choose a flash mode (P 27). I FLASH COMPENSATION Adjust flash brightness. Choose from values between +2 EV and –2 EV. Note that the desired results may not be achieved depending on shooting conditions and the distance to the subject. B RED EYE REMOVAL Choose ON to remove red-eye effects caused by the flash. R Red-eye reduction is performed only when a face is detected. R Red-eye removal is not available with RAW images.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode To display the playback menu, press MENU/OK in playback mode. Highlight items and press the selector right to view options, then highlight an option and press MENU/OK. Press DISP/BACK to exit when settings are complete. PLAYBACK MENU 1 ERASE CROP RESIZE PROTECT IMAGE ROTATE RED EYE REMOVAL SLIDE SHOW EXIT Playback Menu Options A ERASE Delete all or selected pictures.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode e RESIZE Create a cropped copy of the current picture. 1 Display the desired picture. 2 Select e RESIZE in the playback menu. 3 Highlight a size and press MENU/OK to display a confirmation dialog. 4 Press MENU/OK again to save the resized copy to a separate file. R The sizes available vary with the size of the original image. Q Protected pictures will be deleted when the memory card is formatted (P 89). C IMAGE ROTATE Rotate pictures.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode B RED EYE REMOVAL Remove red-eye from portraits. 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. 2 Select B RED EYE REMOVAL in the playback menu. 3 Press MENU/OK. R Red eye may not be removed if the camera is unable to detect a face or the face is in profile. Results may differ depending on the scene.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode m PHOTOBOOK ASSIST Create books from your favorite photos (P 69). j MARK FOR UPLOAD TO Select pictures for upload to YouTube, Facebook or MyFinePix.com using MyFinePix Studio (Windows only). 1 Select YouTube to choose movies for upload to YouTube, FACEBOOK to choose photos and movies for upload to Facebook, or MyFinePix.com to choose photos for upload to MyFinePix.com. 2 Press the selector left or right to display pictures and press MENU/OK to select or deselect.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode K PRINT ORDER (DPOF) Select pictures for printing on DPOF- and PictBridge-compatible devices (P 105). J DISP ASPECT Choose how High Definition (HD) devices display pictures with an aspect ratio of 3 : 2 (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, 3 : 2 to display the entire image with black bands at either side.
The Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu 1 Display the setup menu. 1.1 Press MENU/OK to display the menu for the current mode. 1.2 Press the selector left to highlight the tab for the current menu. 1.3 Press the selector down to highlight the tab containing the desired option. SET-UP DATE/TIME TIME DIFFERENCE ENGLISH RESET SILENT MODE SOUND SET-UP SCREEN SET-UP 1 1 OFF Menus EXIT Tab 1.4 Press the selector right to place the cursor in the setup menu. 2 Adjust settings.
The Setup Menu Setup Menu Options F DATE/TIME Set the camera clock (P 18). N TIME DIFFERENCE Switch the camera clock instantly from your home time zone to the local time at your destination when traveling. To specify the difference between local time and your home time zone: 1 Highlight g LOCAL and press MENU/OK. 2 Use the selector to choose the time difference between local time and your home time zone. Press MENU/OK when settings are complete.
The Setup Menu b SOUND SET-UP Adjust sound settings. Option OPERATION VOL. PLAYBACK VOLUME Description Adjust the volume of the sounds produced when camera controls are operated. Choose e OFF (mute) to disable control sounds. Adjust the volume for movie playback. A SCREEN SET-UP Adjust display settings. Option Description Choose how long images are displayed after shooting. Colors may differ slightly from those in the final image and “noise” mottling may be visible at high sensitivities.
The Setup Menu I FOCUS RING Choose the direction in which the focus ring is rotated to increase the focus distance. Z POWER MANAGEMENT Adjust power management settings. Option AUTO POWER OFF QUICK START MODE Description 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. Note that in some situations the camera turns off automatically even when OFF is selected.
The Setup Menu U DATE STAMP Stamp the time and/or date of recording on photographs as they are taken. • R+S: Stamp new photographs with the date and time of recording. • R: Stamp new photographs with the date of recording. • OFF: Do not stamp the time and date on new photographs. Q 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 U GEOTAGGING SET-UP Access the following location data options (P 94). Option r LOCATION INFO SEARCH GEOTAGGING LOCATION INFO Description Download location data from a smartphone. Choose whether to save location data with pictures. Display locatin data. r WIRELESS SETTINGS Adjust settings for connection to a wireless network.
The Setup Menu K FORMAT To format the memory card: 1 Highlight K FORMAT in the setup menu and press MENU/OK. 2 A confirmation dialog will be displayed. To format the memory card, highlight OK and press MENU/OK. To exit without formatting the memory card, select CANCEL or press DISP/BACK. Q All data—including protected pictures—will be deleted from the memory card. Be sure important files have been copied to a computer or other storage device. Q Do not open the battery-chamber cover during formatting.
Factory Defaults The factory default settings for the options in the shooting and setup menus are listed below. With the exceptions of F DATE/TIME, N TIME DIFFERENCE and A SCREEN SET-UP > BACKGROUND COLOR, these settings can be restored using the R RESET option in the setup menu. ■ Shooting Menu Menu A SCENE POSITION A Adv.
Factory Defaults ■ Setup Menu Default — — — — OFF c 7 OFF 0 OFF ON — X CW Menu U GEOTAGGING SET-UP r LOCATION INFO SEARCH GEOTAGGING LOCATION INFO r WIRELESS SETTINGS GENERAL SETTINGS RESIZE IMAGE FOR SMARTPHONE H PC AUTO SAVE SETTINGS s PC AUTO SAVE SETTING V instax PRINTER CONNECTION SETTING K FORMAT Default — OFF ON — ON — — — — Menus Menu F DATE/TIME N TIME DIFFERENCE Qa R RESET o SILENT MODE b SOUND SET-UP OPERATION VOL. PLAYBACK VOLUME A SCREEN SET-UP IMAGE DISP.
Connections Uploading Pictures Connect via a wireless network to upload pictures to smartphones or tablets or to remotely browse the pictures on the camera and select images for download. Before proceeding, download the free FUJIFILM Camera Application app and install it on your smartphone or tablet. To download the app or view information on using FUJIFILM Camera Application, visit http://app.fujifilm-dsc.com/app.
Uploading Pictures R Personal information may be revealed by the titles, dates, location data, and other information included with pictures. Verify the destination before beginning upload. R The time needed for upload varies with file size and the distance to the destination. At default settings (recommended), ON is selected for r WIRELESS SETTING > RESIZE IMAGE FOR SMARTPHONE H (P 88) and images are resized to H for upload. R RAW images can not be uploaded.
Location Data The U GEOTAGGING SET-UP > r LOCATION INFO SEARCH option in the setup menu can be used to download location data from smartphones running the free FUJIFILM Camera Application app. The location data can then be added to pictures as they are taken. To download the app or view information on using FUJIFILM Camera Application, visit http://app.fujifilm-dsc.com/app.
Location Data Recording Location Data with Pictures To save location data with new pictures: 1 Download data on your current location from a smartphone (P 94). 2 Select ON for U GEOTAGGING SET-UP > GEOTAGGING. 3 Take pictures. The location data acquired in Step 2 will be added to the new images. The camera will display the latitude and longitude of the most recently acquired location.
Saving Pictures to a Computer Follow the steps below to save pictures to a computer over a wireless network. Before proceeding, install the free FUJIFILM PC AutoSave application to the destination computer and adjust settings as desired. Be sure the camera battery is fully charged. R Visit the following website for information on downloading FUJIFILM PC AutoSave and adjusting settings: http://app.fujifilm-dsc.com/pc/. 1 During playback, press MENU/OK to display the playback menu. 2 Select s PC AUTO SAVE.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer The supplied software can be used to copy pictures to a computer, where they can be stored, viewed, organized, and printed. Before proceeding, install the software as described below. Do NOT connect the camera to the computer until installation is complete. Windows: Installing MyFinePix Studio 1 Confirm that the computer meets the following system requirements: Connections Windows 8.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer 3 Exit any applications that may be running and insert the installer CD in a CD-ROM drive. Windows 8.1/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 8.1/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. 1 Confirm that the computer meets the following system requirements: CPU OS RAM Free disk space Video Intel (Core 2 Duo or better) Pre-installed copies of Mac OS X version 10.6.8–10.10 (visit http://www.fujifilm.com/support/ digital_cameras/compatibility/ for more information).
Viewing Pictures on a Computer Connecting the Camera 1 Find a memory card containing pictures you want to copy to the computer and insert the card into the camera (P 13). R Windows users may require the Windows CD when starting the software for the first time. Q Loss of power during transfer could result in loss of data or damage to the memory card. Insert a fresh or fully-charged battery before connecting the camera.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer Q If a memory card containing a large number of images is inserted, there may be a delay before the software starts and you may be unable to import or save images. Use a memory card reader to transfer pictures.
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 1 Connect a USB cable (available separately from third-party suppliers) as shown and turn the printer on. Q The USB cable must be no more than 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) long and be suitable for data transfer.
Printing Pictures via USB Printing Selected Pictures 1 Press the selector left or right to display a picture you wish to print. R To print one copy of the current picture, proceed directly to Step 3. 2 Press the selector up or down to choose the number of copies (up to 99). Repeat steps 1–2 to select additional pictures.
Printing Pictures via USB Printing the DPOF Print Order To print the print order created with K PRINT ORDER (DPOF) in the playback menu (P 82): 1 In the PictBridge display, press DISP/ BACK to open the PictBridge menu. 2 Press the selector up or down to highlight u PRINT DPOF. PICTBRIDGE PRINT WITH DATE s PRINT WITHOUT DATE PRINT DPOF 3 Press MENU/OK to display a confirmation dialog. PRINT DPOF OK? TOTAL: 9 SHEETS YES CANCEL 4 Press MENU/OK to start printing.
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 or devices that support DPOF. ■ WITH DATE s/ WITHOUT DATE To modify the DPOF print order, select K PRINT ORDER (DPOF) in the playback menu and press the selector up or down to highlight WITH DATE s or WITHOUT DATE. WITH DATE s: Print date of recording on pictures.
Printing Pictures via USB 3 Repeat steps 1–2 to complete the print order. Press MENU/OK to save the print order when settings are complete, or DISP/BACK to exit without changing the print order. 4 The total number of prints is displayed in the monitor. Press MENU/OK to exit. The pictures in the current print order are indicated by a u icon during playback. 106 ■ RESET ALL To cancel the current print order, select RESET ALL for K PRINT ORDER (DPOF).
instax SHARE Printers Print pictures from your digital camera to instax SHARE printers. Establishing a Connection Select instax PRINTER CONNECTION SETTING in the camera setup menu and enter the instax SHARE printer name (SSID) and password. The Printer Name (SSID) and Password The printer name (SSID) can be found on the bottom of the printer; the default password is “1111”. If you have already chosen a different password to print from a smartphone, enter that password instead.
instax SHARE Printers Printing Pictures 1 Turn the printer on. 3 Use the selector to display the picture you want to print, then press MENU/OK. PRINTER PRINT 100-0020 TRANSMIT instax-12345678 2 Select instax PRINTER PRINT in the camera playback menu. The camera will connect to the printer. R Pictures taken with other cameras can not be printed. R The area printed is smaller than the area visible in the LCD monitor. 4 The picture will be sent to the printer and printing will start.
Viewing Pictures on TV To show pictures to a group, connect the camera to a TV using an HDMI cable (available separately from third-party suppliers; note that the TV can only be used for playback, not shooting). 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Connect the cable as shown below. Insert into HDMI connector Insert into HDMI mini connector R Be sure the connectors are fully inserted. 3 Tune the television to the HDMI input channel.
Technical Notes Optional Accessories The camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other manufacturers. 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.
Optional Accessories Shoe-mounted flash units EF-20: This clip-on flash unit (powered by two AA batteries) has a Guide Number of 20/65 (ISO 100, m/ft.) and supports TTL flash control. The flash head can be rotated upwards 90° for bounce lighting. EF-42: This clip-on flash unit (powered by four AA batteries) has a Guide Number of 42/137 (ISO 100, m/ft.) and supports TTL flash control and auto power zoom in the range 24–105 mm (35 mm format equivalent).
Optional Accessories Connecting the Camera to Other Devices ■ Remote Shutter Release ■ Flash Photography RR-90 remote release * ■ Printing EF-20 shoe mount EF-42 shoe mount flash * flash * X-A2 SP-1 instax SHARE printer * EF-X20 shoe mount flash * ■ Lens Wireless LAN XF-series lenses * USB cable † SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card † PictBridgecompatible printer † XC-series lenses * ■ Macro Extension Tube MCEX-11/16 * Printer † ■ M Mount Adapter ■ Computer Related FUJIFILM M MOUNT ADAPTER * USB cable
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.
Cleaning the Image Sensor Multiple photographs marred by spots or blotches in identical locations may indicate the presence of dust on the camera image sensor. Clean the sensor using the V SENSOR CLEANING option in the setup menu (P 87); if the problem persists, you can clean the sensor manually as described below. Note that there will be a charge to repair or replace the image sensor if it is damaged during cleaning. 1 Use a blower (not a brush) to remove dust from the sensor.
Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions ■ Power and Battery Problem The camera does not turn on. The monitor does not turn on. The battery runs down quickly. The battery is exhausted exhausted:: Charge the battery ((P P 12) or insert a fully-charged spare battery ((P P 13). Reinsert the battery in the correct orientation and make sure that the charger is plugged in ((P P 12). Charge the battery at room temperature ((P P iv).
Problems and Solutions ■ Menus and Displays Problem Display is not in English. Solution Select ENGLISH for Q a ((P P 84). ■ Shooting Problem No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed. Mottling (“noise”) appears in the monitor when the shutter button is pressed halfway. The camera does not focus. Intelligent Face Detection is not available. No face is detected. 116 • • • • • • Solution The memory card is full full:: Insert a new memory card or delete pictures (P (P 13, 26).
Problems and Solutions Problem Troubleshooting Solution The selected subject is closer to the center of the frame than the main subject. Recompose the picture or turn face Wrong subject is selected. detection off and frame the picture using focus lock (P (P 54). • The flash can not be used at current settings settings:: See the list of the settings that can be used with the flash (P (P 135). • The flash is lowered lowered:: Raise the flash (P (P 27). The flash does not fire.
Problems and Solutions ■ Playback Problem Solution Pictures are grainy. The pictures were taken with a different make or model of camera. Playback zoom is unavailThe pictures were created using O RESIZE or with a different make or model of camera. able. • Playback volume is too low: low: Adjust playback volume (P (P 85). No sound in movie • The microphone was obstructed obstructed:: Hold the camera correctly during recording ((P P 2, 31). playback.
Problems and Solutions ■ Connections/Miscellaneous Problem Problem connecting or uploading pictures to smartphone. Can not upload images. Smartphone will not display pictures. No picture or sound. Be sure the camera and computer are correctly connected ((P P 100).). Use the bundled software to transfer pictures ((P P 97).). • The camera is not properly connected connected:: Connect the camera correctly ((P P 102).). • The printer is off: Turn the printer on.
Problems and Solutions Problem Only one copy is printed/ the date is not printed. The camera is unresponsive. Solution The printer is not PictBridge compatible. • Temporary camera malfunction: malfunction: Remove and reinsert the battery ((P P 13, 15). • The battery is exhausted exhausted:: Charge the battery ((P P 12) or insert a fully-charged spare battery ((P P 13). • The camera is connected to a wireless LAN LAN:: End the connection.
Warning Messages and Displays The following warnings appear in the display. Warning B (red) A (blinks red) k s (displayed in red with red focus frame) Aperture or shutter speed displayed in red FOCUS ERROR TURN OFF THE CAMERA AND TURN ON AGAIN LENS CONTROL ERROR LENS ERROR BUSY PROTECTED CARD The camera can not focus. Try one of the following solutions: • Use focus lock to focus on another subject at the same distance, then recompose the picture ((P P 54).
Warning Messages and Display Warning CARD ERROR b MEMORY FULL NO CARD WRITE ERROR READ ERROR FRAME NO. FULL Description • The memory card is not formatted for use in the camera camera:: Format the card (P (P 89). • The memory card contacts require cleaning or the memory card is damaged damaged:: Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth. If the message is repeated, format the card (P (P 89). If the message persists, replace the card. • Incompatible memory card: card: Use a compatible card ((P P 16).
Warning Messages and Display Warning PROTECTED FRAME CAN NOT CROP m CANNOT EXECUTE F CANNOT EXECUTE CAN NOT ROTATE F CAN NOT ROTATE Troubleshooting Description An attempt was made to delete or rotate to a protected picture. Remove protection and try again ((P P 79). The picture is damaged or was not created with the camera. Red-eye removal can not be applied to pictures created with other devices. Red-eye removal can not be applied to movies. The selected picture can not be rotated.
Appendix 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. 4 GB Capacity O Photographs Movies 1 O3:2 RAW i 1920×1080 30fps 2 h 1280×720 30fps 3 FINE 600 FINE 1210 NORMAL 1910 150 13 min. 310 26 min. 25 min.
The Command Dials The roles played by the command dials vary as shown below. Mode Lens Aperture ring Aperture A Yes Other 1 P (program AE; P 41) S (shutter-priority A (aperture-prioriAE; P 42) ty AE; P 43) Exposure compensation No — Yes A Other 1 M (manual; P 44) Playback (P 23) Shutter speed Frame advance Main command dial Program shift Shutter speed No — Sub-command dial 1 If lens is equipped with an aperture mode switch, select Z. 2 Use aperture ring to adjust aperture.
Links For more information on FUJIFILM digital camera, visit the websites listed below. FUJIFILM X-A2 Product Information Optional accessories and support information can be found on the following website. fujifilm X-A2 Free FUJIFILM Apps FUJIFILM apps give you more opportunities to enjoy your pictures on smartphones, tablets, and computers. http://fujifilm-dsc.com/ fujifilm Wi-Fi app For the latest version of MyFinePix Studio, visit: http://fujifilm-dsc.
Specifications System Model Effective pixels Image sensor Storage media File system File format Image size Lens mount Sensitivity Metering Exposure control Exposure compensation Shutter speed (mechanical shutter) FUJIFILM X-A2 digital camera 16.3 million 23.6 mm × 15.6 mm (APS-C format), CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) image sensor with square pixels and primary color filter FUJIFILM-recommended SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF) (DCF),, Exif 2.
Specifications System Continuous Mode Frame rate (fps) J 5.6 O 3.
Specifications Input/output terminals HDMI output HDMI mini connector Digital input/output USB 2.0 High-Speed Power supply/other Power supply NP-W126 rechargeable battery Battery life (approximate Battery type Approximate number of frames number of frames that can NP-W126 (type supplied with camera) 410 be taken with a fully-charged CIPA standard, measured using battery supplied with camera and SD memory card. battery and XF 35 mm f/1.
Specifications NP-W126 rechargeable battery Nominal voltage 7.2 V DC Nominal capacity 1,260 mAh Operating temperature 0 °C to +40 °C/+32 °F to +104 °F Dimensions (W × H × D) 36.4 mm × 47.1 mm × 15.7 mm/1.4 in. × 1.8 in. × 0.6 in. Weight Approx. 47 g/1.7 oz. BC-W126 battery charger Rated input Input capacity Rated output Supported batteries Charging time Operating temperature Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight 100 V – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 13 –21 VA 8.4 V DC, 0.6 A NP-W126 rechargeable batteries Approx.
Specifications ■ Notices • Specifications subject to change without notice; for the latest information, visit http://www.fujifilm.com/products/ digital_cameras/index.html. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this manual. • Although the LCD monitor is manufactured using advanced high-precision technology, small bright points and anomalous colors may appear, particularly in the vicinity of text.
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