Owner’s Manual BL00004970-200 EN
Introduction Thank you for your purchase of this product. Be sure that you have read this manual and understood its contents before using the camera. Keep the manual where it will be read by all who use the product. For the Latest Information The latest versions of the manuals are available from: http://fujifilm-dsc.com/en/manual/ The site can be accessed not only from your computer but also from smartphones and tablets. It also contains information on the software license.
P Chapter Index Menu List 1 Before You Begin iv 1 2 First Steps 27 3 Basic Photography and Playback 45 4 Movie Recording and Playback 51 5 Taking Photographs 57 6 The Shooting Menus 101 7 Playback and the Playback Menu 159 8 The Setup Menus 185 9 Shortcuts 221 10 Peripherals and Optional Accessories 233 11 Connections 251 12 Technical Notes 265 iii
Menu List Camera menu options are listed below. Menu List Shooting Menus Adjust settings when shooting photos or movies. N See page 101 for details. H IMAGE QUALITY SETTING IMAGE SIZE IMAGE QUALITY RAW RECORDING FILM SIMULATION 1⁄3 B & W ADJ.
Menu List F FLASH SETTING FLASH FUNCTION SETTING RED EYE REMOVAL TTL-LOCK MODE LED LIGHT SETTING MASTER SETTING CH SETTING P B MOVIE SETTING P MOVIE MODE 144 129 H.265(HEVC)/H.264 145 132 MOVIE COMPRESSION 145 132 FULL HD HIGH SPEED REC 145 133 1⁄5 146 F FILM SIMULATION 134 135 F B & W ADJ.
The Playback Menu Adjust playback settings. N See page 165 for details.
Menu List Setup Menus Adjust basic camera settings. N See page 185 for details. P D SCREEN SETTING P 186 EVF BRIGHTNESS 192 187 EVF COLOR 192 187 EVF COLOR ADJUSTMENT 192 193 188 1⁄3 LCD BRIGHTNESS LCD COLOR 193 188 LCD COLOR ADJUSTMENT 193 189 IMAGE DISP. 194 189 AUTOROTATE DISPLAYS 194 P PREVIEW EXP./WB IN MANUAL MODE 195 190 NATURAL LIVE VIEW 195 190 FRAMING GUIDELINE 196 190 PB 196 191 2⁄3 AUTOROTATE FOCUS SCALE UNITS 197 191 APERTURE UNIT FOR CINEMA LENS 197 191 DUAL DISPLAY SETTING 197 DISP.
Menu List Menu List D BUTTON/DIAL SETTING FOCUS LEVER SETTING EDIT/SAVE QUICK MENU FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING BUTTON SETTING 1⁄3 SELECTOR COMMAND DIAL SETTING ISO DIAL SETTING (H) ISO DIAL SETTING (L) ISO DIAL SETTING (A) SHUTTER AF SHUTTER AE SHOOT WITHOUT LENS WITHOUT CARD 2⁄3 SHOOT FOCUS RING FOCUS RING OPERATION AE/AF-LOCK MODE AWB-LOCK MODE APERTURE RING SETTING (A) SETTING 3⁄3 APERTURE TOUCH SCREEN SETTING LOCK D POWER MANAGEMENT AUTO POWER OFF PERFORMANCE viii P D SAVE DATA SETTING 202 203 204 206 20
P Table of Contents Introduction ...................................................................................................................ii For the Latest Information..................................................................................................... ii Menu List ........................................................................................................................iv Shooting Menus ..................................................................................
Touch Screen Mode .................................................................................................. 22 Shooting Touch Controls ....................................................................................................22 Playback Touch Controls......................................................................................................
Table of Contents Manual Focus .............................................................................................................. 74 Checking Focus .........................................................................................................................76 Sensitivity ..................................................................................................................... 78 Auto Sensitivity (A) .........................................................................
SHARPNESS ............................................................................................................................... 110 NOISE REDUCTION ............................................................................................................... 111 LONG EXPOSURE NR ........................................................................................................... 111 LENS MODULATION OPTIMIZER ..................................................................................
Table of Contents xiii 1 Introduction RED EYE REMOVAL ............................................................................................................... 141 TTL-LOCK MODE .................................................................................................................... 142 LED LIGHT SETTING ............................................................................................................. 142 MASTER SETTING .........................................................
7 Playback and the Playback Menu 159 8 The Setup Menus 185 The Playback Display ..............................................................................................160 The DISP/BACK Button ...................................................................................................... 161 Viewing Pictures.......................................................................................................163 Playback Zoom .................................................................
Table of Contents xv 1 Introduction OPERATION VOL. .................................................................................................................... 190 SHUTTER VOLUME ................................................................................................................ 191 SHUTTER SOUND .................................................................................................................. 191 PLAYBACK VOLUME ........................................................
FOCUS RING OPERATION ................................................................................................. 209 AE/AF-LOCK MODE .............................................................................................................. 209 AWB-LOCK MODE ................................................................................................................. 210 APERTURE RING SETTING (A) .........................................................................................
Table of Contents 10 Peripherals and Optional Accessories 233 11 Connections 251 12 Technical Notes 265 HDMI Output.............................................................................................................252 Connecting to HDMI Devices ....................................................................................... 252 Shooting ..................................................................................................................................... 253 Playback ..
Table of Contents 1 Introduction RAW FILE CONVERTER EX ................................................................................................. 269 FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO .................................................................................................. 270 FUJIFILM X Acquire .............................................................................................................. 270 FUJIFILM Tether Shooting Plug-ins for Lightroom ...........................................
Supplied Accessories N • A BC-W126 battery charger may be supplied in place of the BC-W126S in some countries or regions. • The plug adapter supplied varies with the country or region. • If you purchased a lens kit, check that a lens is included. • For information on compatible computer software, see “Software from Fujifilm” (P 269 ).
About This Manual This manual contains instructions for your FUJIFILM X-T3 digital camera. Be sure you have read and understood its contents before proceeding. 1 Introduction Symbols and Conventions The following symbols are used in this manual: O Information that should be read to prevent damage to the product. Additional information that may be helpful when using the N product. P Pages on which related information may be found. Menus and other text in the displays are shown in bold.
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Parts of the Camera 1 Before You Begin A Exposure compensation dial ..................6, 81 B Shutter button................................................. 48 C Fn1 button......................................................226 D Shutter speed dial O Lens signal contacts P Lens release button ........................................ 30 Q Fn2 button......................................................226 R AF-assist illuminator ..........................120, 158 ......................................
Parts of the Camera 1 Before You Begin b b (delete) button .......................................... 50 c a (playback) button................................... 49 d Electronic viewfinder (EVF)...............10, 14, 15 e Eye cup .............................................................. 15 f VIEW MODE button......................................... 14 g AE-L (exposure lock) button ...............83, 226 h Rear command dial....................... 7, 163, 206 i AF-L (focus lock) button .................
The Serial Number Plate Do not remove the serial number plate, which provides the FCC ID, KC mark, serial number, and other important information. 1 Before You Begin Serial number plate The Selector Press the selector up (e), right (h), down (f), or left (g) to highlight items. The up, right, down, and left buttons also double as function buttons Fn3 through Fn6 (P 226). The Focus Stick (Focus Lever) Tilt or press the focus stick to select the focus area.
Parts of the Camera The Shutter Speed and Sensitivity Dials Press the dial lock release to release the dial before rotating it to the desired setting. Press the release again to lock the dial in place. Shutter speed 1 Before You Begin Sensitivity The Metering Dial Rotate the dial to choose the metering mode. The Connector Cover (Detachable) Slide the latch down to remove the cover.
The Drive Dial Rotate the dial to choose from the following the drive modes. 1 Before You Begin F BKT CH CL Mode Movie Bracketing High-speed burst Low-speed burst P 52 84 S j ADV. 87 u Mode Single frame Multiple exposure Advanced filter Panorama The Exposure Compensation Dial Rotate the dial to choose an exposure compensation amount.
Parts of the Camera The Command Dials Rotate or press the command dials to: Front command dial Rear command dial 1 Rotate through menus • Adjust aperture 1, 2 5 • Adjust exposure compensation • Adjust sensitivity 2, 3 • View other pictures during playback • Switch back and forth between aperture and sensitivity 2, 3, 6 • Press and hold to choose the opPress tion selected for D BUTTON/ DIAL SETTING > COMMAND DIAL SETTING in the D (setup) menu tion of shutter speed and aperture (program shift) • Choo
The Indicator Lamp Camera status is shown by the indicator lamp. 1 Before You Begin Indicator lamp Glows green Blinks green Blinks green and orange Glows orange Blinks orange Blinks red Camera status Focus locked. Focus or slow shutter speed warning. Pictures can be taken. • Camera on: Recording pictures. Additional pictures can be taken. • Camera off: Uploading pictures to a smartphone or tablet. * Recording pictures. No additional pictures can be taken at this time.
Parts of the Camera The LCD Monitor The LCD monitor can be tilted for easier viewing, but be careful not to touch the wires or trap fingers or other objects behind the monitor. Touching the wires could cause camera malfunction.
Camera Displays This section lists the indicators that may be displayed during shooting. O For illustrative purposes, displays are shown with all indicators lit. The Electronic Viewfinder 1 Before You Begin H.
Camera Displays a Histogram......................................................... 20 b Battery level ..................................................... 40 c Sensitivity.......................................................... 78 d Exposure compensation .............................. 81 e Aperture ...............................................59, 63, 64 f Shutter speed......................................59, 60, 64 g TTL lock ........................................ 142, 205, 229 h AE lock ........
The LCD Monitor H.
Camera Displays a Boost mode ....................................................212 b Histogram......................................................... 20 c Distance indicator 2 ........................................ 76 d Battery level ..................................................... 40 e Sensitivity.......................................................... 78 f Exposure compensation .............................. 81 g Aperture ...............................................
Choosing a Display Mode Press the VIEW MODE button to cycle through the following display modes. 1 Before You Begin Option E EYE SENSOR EVF ONLY LCD ONLY EVF ONLY + E E EYE SENSOR + LCD IMAGE DISP. Description Putting your eye to the viewfinder turns the viewfinder on and the LCD monitor off ; taking your eye away turns the viewfinder off and LCD monitor on. Viewfinder on, LCD monitor off. LCD monitor on, viewfinder off.
Camera Displays Adjusting Display Brightness The brightness and hue of the viewfinder and LCD monitor can be adjusted using the items in the D SCREEN SET-UP menu. Choose EVF BRIGHTNESS or EVF COLOR to adjust viewfinder brightness or hue, LCD BRIGHTNESS or LCD COLOR to do the same for the LCD monitor. To focus the viewfinder: A Lift the diopter adjustment control. B Rotate the control to adjust viewfinder focus. C Return the control to its original position and lock it in place.
The DISP/BACK Button The DISP/BACK button controls the display of indicators in the viewfinder and LCD monitor. N Indicators for the EVF and LCD must be selected separately. To choose the EVF display, place your eye to the viewfinder while using the DISP/BACK button.
Camera Displays LCD Monitor Standard Information off 1 12800 Before You Begin 12800 Dual display (manual focus mode only) Info display The Dual Display The dual display consists of a large full-frame window and a smaller close-up of the focus area. N The content of the large and small windows in the display can be switched using D SCREEN SET-UP > DUAL DISPLAY SETTING.
Customizing the Standard Display To choose the items shown in the standard indicator display: 1 Display standard indicators. Use the DISP/BACK button to display standard indicators. 2 Select DISP. CUSTOM SETTING. Select D SCREEN SET-UP > DISP. CUSTOM SETTING in the setup menu. 3 Choose items. Highlight items and press MENU/OK to select or deselect.
Camera Displays Virtual Horizon Selecting ELECTRONIC LEVEL displays a virtual horizon. The camera is level when the two lines overlap. Note that the virtual horizon may not be displayed if the camera lens is pointed up or down. For a 3D display (shown), press the function button to which ELECTRONIC LEVEL is assigned (P 204, 228). Pitch Roll Guidance Message Enable GUIDANCE MESSAGE to display status updates (for example, when settings are changed) and the like in addition to error messages.
Camera Displays Histograms Histograms show the distribution of tones in the image. Brightness is shown by the horizontal axis, the number of pixels by the vertical axis. Number of pixels Shadows 1 Highlights Pixel brightness Before You Begin • Optimal exposure: Pixels are distributed in an even curve throughout the tone range. • Overexposed: Pixels are clustered on the right side of the graph. • Underexposed: Pixels are clustered on the left side of the graph.
Using the Menus To display the menus, press MENU/OK. Shooting Playback IMAGE QUALITY SETTING PLAY BACK MENU EXIT EXIT To navigate the menus: 1 Press MENU/OK to display the menus. IMAGE QUALITY SETTING IMAGE SIZE IMAGE QUALITY RAW RECORDING FILM SIMULATION (Warm/Cool) B & W ADJ. GRAIN EFFECT COLOR CHROME EFFECT WHITE BALANCE EXIT 2 Press the selector left to highlight the tab for the current menu.
Touch Screen Mode The LCD monitor also functions as a touch screen. 1 Before You Begin Shooting Touch Controls To enable touch controls, select ON for D BUTTON/DIAL SETTING > TOUCH SCREEN SETTING > TOUCH SCREEN ON/ OFF. TOUCH SCREEN SETTING ON TOUCH SCREEN ON/OFF EVF TOUCH SCREENOFF AREA SETTINGS EVF The LCD monitor can be used to select the focus area while pictures are being framed in the electronic viewfinder (EVF).
Touch Screen Mode 12800 1 Mode Description Tap your subject in the display to focus and release the shutter. TOUCH In burst mode, pictures will be taken while you keep your finger SHOOTING on the display. • In focus mode S (AF-S), the camera focuses when you tap your subject in the display. Focus locks at the current distance until you tap the AF OFF icon. • In focus mode C (AF-C), the camera initiates focus when you tap your subject display.
Muting Movie Controls Movie settings can be adjusted using touch-screen controls, preventing the sounds made by camera controls being recorded with the movie.
Touch Screen Mode Playback Touch Controls When ON is selected for D BUTTON/DIAL SETTING > TOUCH SCREEN SETTING > TOUCH SCREEN ON/OFF, touch controls can be used for the following playback operations: • Swipe: Swipe a finger across the display to view other images. 1 Before You Begin • Pinch-out: Place two fingers on the display and spread them apart to zoom in. • Pinch-in: Place two fingers on the display and slide them together to zoom out.
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Attaching the Strap Attach the strap clips to the camera and then attach the strap. 1 Attach a protective cover. Place a protective cover over the eyelet as shown, with the black side of the cover toward the camera. 2 Open a strap clip. Use the clip attaching tool (A) to open a strap clip (B). 2 First Steps Protective cover (A) (B) 3 28 Slide the clip onto the tool. Slide the clip onto the tool so that it hooks over the projection.
Attaching the Strap 4 Place the strap clip on an eyelet. Hook the strap eyelet in the clip opening. Remove the tool, using the other hand to keep the clip in place. N Keep the tool in a safe place, as you will need it to open the strap clips when removing the strap. 2 Pass the clip through the eyelet. Rotate the clip fully through the eyelet until it clicks closed. 6 Fasten the strap. Insert the strap through a protective cover and strap clip and fasten the buckle as shown.
Attaching a Lens The camera can be used with lenses for the FUJIFILM X-mount. 2 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens. Place the lens on mount, keeping the marks on the lens and camera aligned (A), and then rotate the lens until it clicks into place (B). First Steps O • When attaching lenses, ensure that dust or other foreign matter does not enter the camera. • Be careful not to touch the camera’s internal parts. • Rotate the lens until it clicks securely into place.
Charging the Battery The battery is not charged at shipment. Before use, charge the battery in the supplied battery charger. O • An NP-W126S rechargeable battery is supplied with the camera. • Charging takes about 150 minutes. 1 Place the battery in the charger. After confirming that the arrow on the battery is oriented as shown in the diagram in the charging bay, insert the battery in the supplied battery charger as shown. 2 First Steps 2 Plug the charger in. The charging indicator will light.
The Charging Indicator The charging indicator shows battery charge status as follows: On Battery status Battery not inserted. Battery fully charged. Battery charging. Blinks Battery fault. Charging indicator Off 2 Action Insert the battery. Remove the battery. — Unplug the charger and remove the battery. First Steps O • The supplied charger is compatible with power supplies of 100 to 240 volts (a plug adapter may be needed for overseas use). • Do not affix labels or other objects to the battery.
Charging the Battery Charging via Computer The battery also charges if the camera is connected to a computer. Turn the camera off, insert the battery, and connect a USB cable. 2 First Steps USB connector (Type-C) • Battery status is shown by the indicator lamp. Indicator lamp On Off Blinks Battery status Battery charging Charging complete Battery fault • Connect the camera directly to the computer; do not use a USB hub or keyboard. • Charging stops if the computer enters sleep mode.
Inserting the Battery After charging the battery, insert the battery in the camera as described below. 1 Open the battery-chamber cover. Slide the battery-chamber latch as shown and open the battery-chamber cover. O • Do not open the battery-chamber 2 First Steps cover when the camera is on. Failure to observe this precaution could damage image files or memory cards. • Do not use excessive force when handling the battery-chamber cover. 2 Insert the battery as shown.
Inserting the Battery 3 Close the battery-chamber cover. Close and latch the cover. O If the cover does not close, check that the battery is in the correct orientation. Do not attempt to force the cover shut. Removing the Battery Before removing the battery, turn the camera off and open the battery-chamber cover. First Steps To remove the battery, press the battery latch to the side, and slide the battery out of the camera as shown.
Inserting Memory Cards Pictures are stored on memory cards (sold separately). N The camera can be used with two cards, one in each of its two slots. 1 Open the memory card slot cover. Unlatch and open the cover. 2 First Steps O Do not open the memory card-slot cover when the camera is on. Failure to observe this precaution could damage image files or memory cards. 2 Insert the memory card. Holding the card in the orientation shown, slide it in until it clicks into place at the back of the slot.
Inserting Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off and open the memory card slot cover. Press and release the card to eject it part way (to prevent the card falling from the slot, press the center of the card and release it slowly, without removing your finger from the card). The card can then be removed by hand. 2 Option Description Display The card in the second slot is used only when the card in the first slot is full.
Inserting Memory Cards 2 First Steps Compatible Memory Cards • The camera can be used with SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards. Both the UHS-I and UHS-II bus interfaces are supported. • UHS-II cards are recommended for high-speed burst photography. • Use cards with a video speed class of V60 or better to record movies at a bit rate of 400 Mbps. To record movies with lower bit rates, use cards with a UHS speed class of 3 or better or a video speed class of V30 or better.
Turning the Camera On and Off Use the ON/OFF switch to turn the camera on and off. Rotate the switch to ON to turn the camera on, or to OFF to turn the camera off. O Fingerprints and other marks on the lens or viewfinder can affect picN • Press the a button to start playback. • Press the shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode. • The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for the length of time selected for D POWER MANAGEMENT > AUTO POWER OFF.
Checking the Battery Level After turning the camera on, check the battery level in the display. Battery level is shown as follows: 2 First Steps Indicator e f g h i i (red) j (blinks red) 40 Description Battery partially discharged. Battery about 80% full. Battery about 60% full. Battery about 40% full. Battery about 20% full. Low battery. Charge as soon as possible. Battery exhausted. Turn camera off and recharge battery.
Basic Setup When you turn the camera on for the first time, you can choose a language and set the camera clock. At default settings, you can also pair the camera with a smartphone or tablet so that you can later synchronize the clocks or download pictures. Follow the steps below when turning the camera on for the first time. N If you intend to pair the camera with a smartphone or tablet, install 1 Turn the camera on. A language-selection dialog will be displayed. 2 Choose a language.
4 Check the time. When pairing is complete, you will be prompted to set the camera clock to the time reported by the smartphone or tablet. Check that the time is correct. PAIRING REGISTRATION PAIRING COMPLETE 1/ 1/2018 12:00 PM SET DATE/TIME FROM SMARTPHONE? SET N 2 5 CANCEL To set the clock manually, press DISP/BACK (P 43). First Steps Synchronize the camera settings with the settings configured on your smartphone or tablet. SMARTPHONE SYNC.
Basic Setup Choosing a Different Language To change the language: 1 Display language options. Select D USER SETTING > Qa. 2 Choose a language. Highlight the desired option and press MENU/OK. Changing the Time and Date To set the camera clock: 2 First Steps 1 Display DATE/TIME options. Select D USER SETTING > DATE/TIME. 2 Set the clock. Press the selector left or right to highlight the year, month, day, hour, or minute and press up or down to change. Press MENU/OK to set the clock.
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Taking Photographs (Mode P) This section describes how to take pictures using program AE (mode P). See pages 58–64 for information on S, A, and M modes. 1 Adjust settings for program AE.
Taking Photographs (Mode P) 3 Ready the camera. • Hold the camera steady with both hands and brace your elbows against your sides. Shaking or unsteady hands can blur your shots. • To prevent pictures that are out of focus or too dark (underexposed), keep your fingers and other objects away from the lens and AF-assist illuminator. Basic Photography and Playback 4 3 Frame the picture. Lenses with Zoom Rings Use the zoom ring to frame the picture in the display.
Taking Photographs (Mode P) 5 Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Focus indicator Focus frame • If the camera is able to focus, it will beep twice and focus frame and focus indicator will glow green. • If the camera is unable to focus, the focus frame will turn red, s 3 will be displayed, and the focus indicator will blink white. Basic Photography and Playback N • If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator may light to assist the focus operation.
a Viewing Pictures Pictures can be viewed in the viewfinder or LCD monitor. To view pictures full frame, press a. 100-0001 N Pictures taken using other cameras are marked with a m (“gift image”) icon to warn that they may not display correctly and that playback zoom may not be available. Two Memory Cards If two memory cards are inserted, you can press and hold the a button to choose a card for playback. You can also select a card using the C PLAY BACK MENU > SWITCH SLOT option.
b Deleting Pictures Use the b button to delete pictures. O Deleted pictures cannot be recovered. Protect important pictures or copy them to a computer or other storage device before proceeding. 1 With a picture displayed full frame, press the b button and select FRAME. ERASE FRAME SELECTED FRAMES ALL FRAMES 3 Basic Photography and Playback 2 Press the selector left or right to scroll through pictures and press MENU/OK to delete (a confirmation dialog is not displayed).
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F Recording Movies This section describes how to film movies in auto mode. 1 Rotate the drive dial to F. 2 Adjust settings for program AE. 4 Movie Recording and Playback A B C D E Shutter speed Sensitivity Focus mode Aperture Metering Setting A (auto) A (auto) S (single AF) A (auto) o (multi) P 58 78 66 58 80 N To use the shutter speed and sensitivity dials, press the dial lock release and rotate the dial to the desired setting.
Recording Movies 3 Press the shutter button to start recording. A recording indicator (V) and the time remaining are displayed while recording is in progress. 12800 4 Press the button again to end recording. Recording ends automatically when the maximum length is reached or the memory card is full. Using an External Microphone Sound can be recorded with external microphones that connect using jacks 3.5 mm in diameter; microphones that require plug-in power cannot be used.
Recording Movies Adjusting Movie Settings Movie settings can be adjusted using the B MOVIE SETTING option in the shooting menu (P 144). MOVIE SETTING MOVIE MODE H.265(HEVC)/H.264 MOVIE COMPRESSION FULL HD HIGH SPEED REC FILM SIMULATION (Warm/Cool) B & W ADJ. WHITE BALANCE DYNAMIC RANGE EXIT Depth of Field Choose low f-numbers to soften background details.
a Viewing Movies View movies on the camera. In full-frame playback, movies are identified by a W icon. Press the selector down to start movie playback. 01/01/2018 10:00 AM PLAY +1.
Viewing Movies Playback Speed Press the selector left or right to adjust playback speed during playback. Speed is shown by the number of arrows (M or N).
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P, S, A, and M Modes P, S, A, and M modes give you varying degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture. Mode P: Program AE Let the camera choose shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure. Other values that produce the same exposure can be selected with program shift. 5 Taking Photographs A Shutter speed B Aperture Setting A (auto) A (auto) Confirm that P appears in the display.
P, S, A, and M Modes Program Shift If desired, you can rotate the rear command dial to select other combinations of shutter speed and aperture without altering exposure (program shift). Aperture Shutter speed O Program shift is not available in any of the following circumstances: • With flash units that support TTL auto • When an auto option is selected for H IMAGE QUALITY SETTING > DYNAMIC RANGE • In movie mode N To cancel program shift, turn the camera off.
Mode S: Shutter-Priority AE Choose a shutter speed and let the camera adjust aperture for optimal exposure. A Shutter speed B Aperture Setting User-selected A (auto) Confirm that S appears in the display. 5 O • If the correct exposure cannot be achieved at the selected shutter speed, aperture will be displayed in red. Taking Photographs • If the subject is outside the metering range of the camera, the aperture display will show “– – –”.
P, S, A, and M Modes Time (T) Rotate the shutter speed dial to T (time) to choose slow shutter speeds for long time-exposures. Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent the camera moving during the exposure. 1 Rotate the shutter speed dial to T. 2 Rotate the rear command dial to choose a shutter speed. 5 Press the shutter button all the way down to take a picture at the selected shutter speed. At speeds of 1 s or slower, a count-down timer will be displayed while the exposure is in progress.
Bulb (B) Select a shutter speed of B (bulb) for long time-exposures in which you open and close the shutter manually. Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent the camera moving during the exposure. 5 1 Rotate the shutter speed dial to B. 2 Press the shutter button all the way down. The shutter will remain open for up to 60 minutes while the shutter button is pressed; the display shows the time elapsed since the exposure started.
P, S, A, and M Modes Mode A: Aperture-Priority AE Choose an aperture and let the camera adjust shutter speed for optimal exposure. A Shutter speed B Aperture Setting A (auto) Z (user-selected) Confirm that A appears in the display. O • If the correct exposure cannot be achieved at the selected aperture, 5 N • To use the shutter speed dial, press the dial lock release and rotate the Taking Photographs shutter speed will be displayed in red.
P, S, A, and M Modes Mode M: Manual Exposure In manual mode, the user controls both shutter speed and aperture. Shots can be deliberately overexposed (brighter) or underexposed (darker), opening the door for a variety of individual creative expression. The amount the picture would be under- or over-exposed at current settings is shown by the exposure indicator; adjust shutter speed and aperture until the desired exposure is reached.
Autofocus Take pictures using autofocus. 1 Rotate the focus mode selector to S or C (P 66). 2 Use G AF/MF SETTING > AF MODE to choose an AF mode (P 68). 3 Choose the position and size of the focus frame (P 70). 5 Taking Photographs 4 Take pictures. N For information on the autofocus system, visit: http://fujifilm-x.com/af/en/index.
Focus Mode Use the focus mode selector to choose how the camera focuses. Choose from the following options: Mode S (AF-S) C (AF-C) M 5 (manual) Description Single AF: Focus locks while the shutter button is pressed halfway. Choose for stationary subjects. Continuous AF: Focus is continually adjusted to reflect changes in the distance to the subject while the shutter button is pressed halfway. Use for subjects that are in motion. Manual: Focus manually using the lens focus ring.
Autofocus The Focus Indicator Focus status is shown by the focus indicator. Focus indicator Focus status ( ) Camera focusing. Subject in focus; focus locked (focus z (lights green) mode S). Subject in focus (focus mode C). Focus indicator (z) (lights green) Focus is automatically adjusted for changes in distance to subject. A (blinks white) Camera unable to focus. Manual focus (focus mode M).
Autofocus Options (AF Mode) Choose how the camera focuses in modes S and C. 1 2 3 Press MENU/OK and go to the shooting menu. Select G AF/MF SETTING > AF MODE. Choose an AF mode. N This feature can also be accessed via shortcuts (P 222). How the camera focuses depends on the focus mode. Focus Mode S (AF-S) Option Description Sample image Camera focuses on subject in selected focus point. Use for pinSINGLE POINT point focus on selected subject.
Autofocus Focus Mode C (AF-C) Option Description Sample image Focus tracks subject at selected focus point. Use for subjects moving SINGLE POINT toward or away from camera. r y ZONE z TRACKING ALL Focus tracks subjects moving through wide area of frame. 5 Rotate the rear command dial in the focus-point selection display (P 70, 71) to cycle through AF modes in the following order: r SINGLE POINT, y ZONE, and z TRACKING. 69 Taking Photographs j Focus tracks subject in selected focus zone.
Focus-Point Selection Choose a focus point for autofocus. Viewing the Focus-Point Display 1 2 3 Press MENU/OK and go to the shooting menu. Select G AF/MF SETTING > FOCUS AREA to view the focus-point display. Use the focus stick (focus lever) and rear command dial to choose a focus area. N The focus point can also be selected using touch controls (P 22).
Autofocus N • Manual focus-point selection is not available when z WIDE/TRACKING is selected in focus mode S. • If j ALL is selected for AF mode, you can rotate the rear command dial in the focus-point selection display to cycle through AF modes in the following order: r SINGLE POINT (6 frame sizes), y ZONE (3 frame sizes), and either z WIDE (focus mode S) or z TRACKING (focus mode C). The Focus-Point Display The focus-point display varies with the option selected for AF mode.
Autofocus Although the camera boasts a high-precision autofocus system, it may be unable to focus on the subjects listed below. • Very shiny subjects such as mirrors or car bodies. • Subjects photographed through a window or other reflective object. • Dark subjects and subjects that absorb rather than reflect light, such as hair or fur. • Insubstantial subjects, such as smoke or flame. • Subjects that show little contrast with the background.
Autofocus Checking Focus To zoom in on the current focus area for precise focus, press the center of the rear command dial. Use the focus stick (focus lever) to choose another focus area. Press the center of the rear command dial again to cancel zoom. 㹋 Normal display Focus zoom N • In focus mode S, zoom can be adjusted by rotating the rear command dial. • The focus stick can be used to select the focus area while zoom is in 73 5 Taking Photographs effect.
Manual Focus Adjust focus manually. 1 Rotate the focus mode selector to M. j will appear in the display. 2 5 Taking Photographs Focus manually using the lens focus ring. Rotate the ring left to reduce the focus distance, right to increase. A 3 Take pictures. N • Use D BUTTON/DIAL SETTING > FOCUS RING to reverse the direction of rotation of the focus ring. • Regardless of the option selected, manual focus will be used when the lens is in manual focus mode.
Manual Focus Quick Focus • To use autofocus to focus on the subject in the selected focus area, press the button to which focus lock or AF-ON has been assigned (the size of the focus area can be chosen with the rear command dial). • In manual focus mode, you can use this feature to quickly focus on a chosen subject using either single or continuous AF according to the option chosen for G AF/MF SETTING > INSTANT AF SETTING.
Checking Focus A variety of options are available for checking focus in manual focus mode. 5 The Manual Focus Indicator The manual focus indicator indicates how closely the focus distance matches the distance to the subject in the focus brackets.
Manual Focus N • Use the focus stick (focus lever) to choose another focus area. • If STANDARD or FOCUS PEAK HIGHLIGHT is selected for G AF/MF SETTING > MF ASSIST, zoom can be adjusted by rotating the rear command dial. Zoom can not be adjusted when DIGITAL SPLIT IMAGE or DIGITAL MICROPRISM is selected. MF Assist Use G AF/MF SETTING > MF ASSIST to choose a focus check option. N The MF ASSIST menu can be displayed by pressing and holding the center of the rear command dial.
N Sensitivity Adjust the camera’s sensitivity to light. Press the sensitivity dial lock release, rotate the dial to the desired setting, and press the release again to lock the dial in place. Option 5 Description Sensitivity is automatically adjusted in response to shooting conditions according to option chosen for A SHOOTING A (auto) SETTING > ISO AUTO SETTING. Choose from AUTO1, AUTO2, and AUTO3. 12800–160 Adjust sensitivity manually. Selected value is shown in display.
Sensitivity Auto Sensitivity (A) Use A SHOOTING SETTING > ISO AUTO SETTING to choose the base sensitivity, maximum sensitivity, and minimum shutter speed for the A position on the sensitivity dial. Settings for AUTO1, AUTO2, and AUTO3 can be stored separately; the defaults are shown below. Item DEFAULT SENSITIVITY MAX. SENSITIVITY MIN.
C Metering Choose how the camera meters exposure. Rotate the metering dial to select from the options below. O The selected option will only take effect when G AF/MF SETTING > FACE/EYE DETECTION SETTING is FACE OFF/EYE OFF. Mode v 5 (spot) Taking Photographs p (centerweighted) o (multi) w (average) 80 Description The camera meters lighting conditions in an area at the center of the frame equivalent to 2% of the total.
d Exposure Compensation Adjust exposure. Rotate the exposure compensation dial. N • The amount of compensation available varies with the shooting mode. • Exposure compensation can be previewed in the shooting display, C (Custom) When the exposure compensation dial is rotated to C, exposure compensation can be adjusted by rotating the front command dial. N • The front command dial can be used to set exposure compensation to values between −5 and +5 EV.
Focus/Exposure Lock Compose photographs with off-center subjects. 5 1 Position the subject in the focus frame and press the shutter button halfway to lock focus and exposure. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter button is pressed halfway (AF/AE lock). 2 Keep the shutter button pressed halfway. 3 Press the button all the way down. Taking Photographs N Focus lock using the shutter button is only available when ON is selected for D BUTTON/DIAL SETTING > SHUTTER AF, SHUTTER AE.
Focus/Exposure Lock The AF-L and AE-L Buttons Focus and exposure can also be locked with the AF-L and AE-L buttons. At default settings, the AF-L button locks focus, the AE-L button exposure. • While the assigned control is pressed, AE-L AF-L pressing the shutter button halfway will not end the lock. • If AE&AF ON/OFF SWITCH is selected for D BUTTON/DIAL SETTING > AE/AF-LOCK MODE, the lock can only be ended by pressing the control a second time.
BKT Bracketing Automatically vary settings over a series of pictures. 1 Rotate the drive dial to BKT. 2 Navigate to DRIVE SETTING > BKT SETTING in the A SHOOTING SETTING menu (P 130). Bracketing type O AE BKT W ISO BKT X FILM SIMULATION BKT V WHITE BALANCE BKT Y DYNAMIC RANGE BKT Z FOCUS BKT 5 Taking Photographs N This feature can also be accessed via shortcuts (P 222). 3 84 Take photographs.
Bracketing O AE BKT Choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence and the order in which the shots are taken. You can also choose the amount exposure is varied with each shot and whether the shots are taken one at a time or in a single burst. N Regardless of the bracketing amount, exposure will not exceed the limits of the exposure metering system. W ISO BKT Select a bracketing amount (±1⁄3, ±2⁄3, or ±1).
Bracketing Y DYNAMIC RANGE BKT Each time the shutter button is pressed, the camera takes three shots with different dynamic ranges: 100% for the first, 200% for the second, and 400% for the third. N While dynamic range bracketing is in effect, sensitivity will be restrict- ed to a minimum of ISO 640; the sensitivity previously in effect is restored when bracketing ends. Z FOCUS BKT Each time the shutter button is pressed, the camera takes a series of photos, varying focus with each shot.
I Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) Capture motion in a series of pictures. 1 Rotate the drive dial to select CH (highspeed burst) or CL (low-speed burst). 2 Navigate to DRIVE SETTING in the A SHOOTING SETTING menu and choose a frame advance rate. N This feature can also be accessed via shortcuts (P 222). 3 Keep the shutter button pressed to take photos at the rate selected in Step 2. card is full.
Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) O • If file numbering reaches 999 before shooting is complete, the remaining pictures will be recorded to a new folder. • Shooting ends when the memory card is full; the camera will record all photos shot to that point. Burst shooting may not begin if the space available on the memory card is insufficient. • Frame rates may slow as more shots are taken. • Frame rate varies with the scene, shutter speed, sensitivity, and focus mode.
j Multiple Exposures Create a photograph that combines two exposures. 1 Rotate the drive dial to j. 5 Take the first shot. Taking Photographs 2 3 Press MENU/OK. The first shot will be shown superimposed on the view through the lens and you will be prompted to take the second shot. N • To return to Step 2 and retake the first shot, press the selector left. • To save the first shot and exit without creating a multiple exposure, press DISP/BACK.
Multiple Exposures 4 Take the second shot, using the first frame as a guide. EXIT 30 5 2.0 Press MENU/OK to create the multiple exposure, or press the selector left to return to Step 4 and retake the second shot. RETRY EXIT O Multiple exposures cannot be recorded via tethered shooting (P 218).
ADV. Advanced Filters Take photos with filter effects. 1 Rotate the drive dial to ADV.. 2 Navigate to DRIVE SETTING > ADV. FILTER SETTING in the A SHOOTING SETTING menu and choose a filter effect. N This feature can also be accessed via shortcuts (P 222). 3 Take photographs.
Advanced Filters Advanced Filter Options Choose from the following filters: Filter G TOY CAMERA H MINIATURE I POP COLOR J HIGH-KEY Z LOW-KEY K DYNAMIC TONE X SOFT FOCUS 5 Description Choose for a retro toy camera effect. The tops and bottoms of pictures are blurred for a diorama effect. Create high-contrast images with saturated colors. Create bright, low-contrast images. Create uniformly dark tones with few areas of emphasized highlights. Dynamic tone expression is used for a fantasy effect.
u Panoramas Follow an on-screen guide to create a panorama. Rotate the drive dial to u. 2 To select the size of the angle through which you will pan the camera while shooting, press the selector left. Highlight a size and press MENU/OK. 3 Press the selector right to view a choice of pan directions. Highlight a pan direction and press MENU/OK. 4 Press the shutter button all the way down to start recording. There is no need to keep the shutter button pressed during recording.
For Best Results For best results, use a lens with a focal length of 35 mm or less (50 mm or less in 35 mm format). Prop your elbows against your sides and move the camera slowly in a small circle at a steady speed, keeping the camera parallel or at right angles to the horizon and being careful only to pan in the direction shown by the guides. Use a tripod for best results. If the desired results are not achieved, try panning at a different speed.
Panoramas Viewing Panoramas With the panorama displayed full frame, press the selector down to start panorama playback. Vertical panoramas will scroll vertically, horizontal panoramas horizontally. PLAY STOP PAUSE • In full-frame playback, you can use the rear command dial to zoom panoramas in or out. • Panorama playback is controlled using the multi selector.
Flash Photography Use the supplied EF-X8 shoe-mounted flash unit for additional lighting at night or indoors under low light. 5 Remove the hot shoe cover and slide the flash onto the hot shoe as shown, stopping when it clicks into place. 2 Raise the flash. 3 Select FLASH FUNCTION SETTING in the F FLASH SETTING menu.
Flash Photography 5 Press DISP/BACK to put the changes into effect. O • Depending on the distance to the subject, some lenses may cast shadows in photos taken with the flash. • The flash will not fire at some settings, for example in panorama mode or when the electronic shutter is used. • Choose shutter speeds slower than 250X when using the flash in exposure mode S (shutter-priority AE) or manual (M). N In TTL mode, the flash may fire several times with each shot.
Flash Settings The following settings are available when the supplied EF-X8 shoe-mounted flash unit is attached. MODE SUPPLIED FLASH ADJUST Setting 5 END Taking Photographs Description Choose from the following options: • TTL: TTL mode. Adjust flash compensation (B) and choose a flash mode (C). • M: The flash fires at the selected output (B) regardless of subject brightness or camera settings. Output is expressed in fractions of full power, from ⁄ to ⁄.
Flash Photography Setting Description B Flash compensation/ Adjust flash level. The options available vary with the flash control mode (A). output C Flash mode (TTL) 99 5 Taking Photographs D Sync Choose a flash mode for TTL flash control. The options available vary with the shooting mode (P, S, A, or M) selected. • E (FLASH AUTO): The flash fires only as required; flash level is adjusted according to subject brightness.
Flash Photography Red-Eye Removal Red-eye removal is available when an option other than OFF is selected for F FLASH SETTING > RED EYE REMOVAL and G AF/MF SETTING > FACE/EYE DETECTION SETTING is ON. Red-eye removal minimizes “redeye” caused when light from the flash is reflected from the subject’s retinas. Flash Sync Speed The flash will synchronize with the shutter at shutter speeds of ½50 s or slower.
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H IMAGE QUALITY SETTING Adjust image quality settings. To display image quality settings, press MENU/OK in the shooting display and select the H (IMAGE QUALITY SETTING) tab. IMAGE QUALITY SETTING IMAGE SIZE IMAGE QUALITY RAW RECORDING FILM SIMULATION (Warm/Cool) B & W ADJ. GRAIN EFFECT COLOR CHROME EFFECT WHITE BALANCE EXIT N The options available vary with the shooting mode selected. IMAGE SIZE Choose the size and aspect ratio at which still pictures are recorded.
IMAGE QUALITY SETTING IMAGE QUALITY Choose a file format and compression ratio. Option FINE NORMAL FINE + RAW NORMAL + RAW RAW Description Lower compression ratios are used for higher-quality images. Higher compression ratios are used to increase the number of images that can be stored. Record both RAW and fine-quality JPEG images. Record both RAW and normal-quality JPEG images. Record RAW images only.
FILM SIMULATION Simulate the effects of different kinds of film, including blackand-white (with or without color filters). Choose a palette according to your subject and creative intent. Option 6 The Shooting Menus Description Standard color reproduction. Suited to a wide range of c PROVIA/STANDARD subjects, from portraits to landscapes. A high-contrast palette of saturated colors, suited to nad Velvia/VIVID ture photos.
IMAGE QUALITY SETTING B & W ADJ. ab(Warm/Cool) Add a reddish or bluish tinge (warm or cool color cast) to monochrome pictures taken with the a ACROS or b MONOCHROME film simulation. Option +9 — +1 0 -1 — -9 Description Higher positive values equate to a redder color cast. Normal monochrome (grayscale). Lower negative values equate to a bluer color cast. GRAIN EFFECT Add a film grain effect. Select an amount (STRONG or WEAK) or choose OFF to turn film grain off.
WHITE BALANCE For natural colors, choose a white balance option that matches the light source. Option AUTO k/l/m k i j k l m n g Description White balance is adjusted automatically. Measure a value for white balance. Choose a color temperature. For subjects in direct sunlight. For subjects in the shade. Use under “daylight” fluorescent lights. Use under “warm white” fluorescent lights. Use under “cool white” fluorescent lights. Use under incandescent lighting.
IMAGE QUALITY SETTING Custom White Balance Choose k, l, or m to adjust white CUSTOM 1 balance for unusual lighting conditions.
k: Color Temperature Selecting k in the white balance menu displays a list of color temperatures; highlight a color temperature and press MENU/OK to select the highlighted option and display the fine-tuning dialog. WHITE BALANCE COLOR TEMPERATURE R:0 B:0 SET SHIFT 10000K 9100K 8300K 7700K 7100K Color Temperature Color temperature is an objective measure of the color of a light source, expressed in Kelvin (K).
IMAGE QUALITY SETTING N • If AUTO is selected, the camera will automatically choose either V 100% or W 200% according to the subject and shooting conditions. Shutter speed and aperture will be displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • W 200% is available at sensitivities of from ISO 320 to ISO 12800, X 400% at sensitivities of from ISO 640 to 12800. D RANGE PRIORITY Reduce loss of detail in highlights and shadows for natural-looking results when photographing high-contrast scenes.
HIGHLIGHT TONE Adjust the appearance of highlights. +4 +3 +2 Options +1 0 −1 −2 0 −1 −2 SHADOW TONE Adjust the appearance of shadows. +4 +3 +2 Options +1 COLOR Adjust color density. +4 +3 +2 +1 Options 0 −1 −2 −3 −4 Options 0 −1 −2 −3 −4 SHARPNESS Sharpen or soften outlines.
IMAGE QUALITY SETTING NOISE REDUCTION Reduce noise in pictures taken at high sensitivities. +4 +3 +2 +1 Options 0 −1 −2 −3 −4 LONG EXPOSURE NR Select ON to reduce mottling in long time-exposures. Options ON OFF LENS MODULATION OPTIMIZER Select ON to improve definition by adjusting for diffraction and the slight loss of focus at the periphery of the lens. Options ON OFF COLOR SPACE Choose the gamut of colors available for color reproduction.
PIXEL MAPPING Use this option if you notice bright spots in your pictures. 1 Press MENU/OK in the shooting display and select the H IMAGE QUALITY SETTING tab. 2 Highlight PIXEL MAPPING and press MENU/OK to perform pixel mapping. O • Results are not guaranteed. • Be sure the battery is fully charged before beginning pixel mapping. • Pixel mapping is not available when the camera temperature is elevated. • Processing may take a few seconds.
IMAGE QUALITY SETTING EDIT/SAVE CUSTOM SETTING Save up to 7 sets of custom camera settings for commonly-encountered situations. Saved settings can be recalled using H IMAGE QUALITY SETTING > SELECT CUSTOM SETTING. 1 Press MENU/OK in shooting mode to display the shooting menu. Select the H IMAGE QUALITY SETTING tab, then highlight EDIT/SAVE CUSTOM SETTING and press MENU/OK. 2 Highlight a custom settings bank and press MENU/OK to select.
G AF/MF SETTING Adjust focus settings. To display focus settings, press MENU/OK in the shooting display and select the G (AF/MF SETTING) tab. AF/MF SETTING FOCUS AREA AF MODE AF-C CUSTOM SETTINGS STORE AF MODE BY ORIENTATION AF POINT DISPLAY NUMBER OF FOCUS POINTS PRE-AF AF ILLUMINATOR EXIT N The options available vary with the shooting mode selected. FOCUS AREA Choose the focus area for autofocus, manual focus, and focus zoom.
AF/MF SETTING AF MODE Choose the AF mode for focus modes S and C. Option 115 6 The Shooting Menus Description The camera focuses on the subject in the selected focus point. The number of focus points available can be selected using G AF/MF r SINGLE POINT SETTING > NUMBER OF FOCUS POINTS. Use for pin-point focus on a selected subject. The camera focuses on the subject in the selected focus zone. y Focus zones include multiple focus points, making it easier to ZONE focus on subjects that are in motion.
AF-C CUSTOM SETTINGS Select focus-tracking options for focus mode C. Choose from Sets 1–5 according to your subject or select Set 6 for custom focus-tracking options. AF-C CUSTOM SETTINGS SET 1 MULTI PURPOSE TRACKING SENSITIVITY SPEED TRACKING SENSITIVITY ZONE AREA SWITCHING AUTO OK Option 6 The Shooting Menus Description A standard tracking option that works well with SET 1 MULTI PURPOSE the typical range of moving subjects.
AF/MF SETTING Focus Tracking Options The individual parameters that are part of a focus tracking set are described below. TRACKING SENSITIVITY This parameter determines how long the camera waits to switch focus when an object enters the focus area behind or in front of the current subject. The higher the value, the longer the camera will wait.
ZONE AREA SWITCHING This parameter determines the focus area given priority in zone AF. ZONE AREA SWITCHING CENTER AUTO FRONT SETS THE SWITCHING SENSITIVITY OF FOCUS FRAME IN ZONE AREA ADJUST Option CENTER AUTO FRONT SWITCH Description Zone AF assigns priority to subjects in the center of the zone. The camera locks focus on the subject at the center of the zone and then switches focus areas as necessary to track it. Zone AF assigns priority to the subjects closest to the camera.
AF/MF SETTING Custom Focus Tracking Options Follow the steps below to adjust settings for Set 6. 1 Select AF-C CUSTOM SETTINGS > SET 6 CUSTOM. AF-C CUSTOM SETTINGS SET 6 CUSTOM TRACKING SENSITIVITY SPEED TRACKING SENSITIVITY ZONE AREA SWITCHING ADJUST AUTO SET DETAIL RESET 2 Press the selector up or down to highlight items and rotate the front command dial to change. To reset settings to their original values, press b. 3 Press DISP/BACK when settings are complete.
NUMBER OF FOCUS POINTS Choose the number of focus points available for focus-point selection in manual focus mode or when SINGLE POINT is selected for AF MODE. Option 117 POINTS (9 × 13) 425 POINTS (17 × 25) Description Choose from 117 focus points arranged in a 9- by 13-point grid. Choose from 425 focus points arranged in a 17- by 25-point grid. PRE-AF If ON is selected, the camera will continue to adjust focus even when the shutter button is not pressed halfway.
AF/MF SETTING FACE/EYE DETECTION SETTING Intelligent Face Detection sets focus and exposure for human faces anywhere in the frame, preventing the camera from focusing on the background in group portraits. Choose for shots that emphasize portrait subjects. You can also choose whether the camera detects and focuses on eyes when Intelligent Face Detection is on. Choose from the following options: Option FACE ON/EYE OFF Description Intelligent Face Detection only.
AF+MF If ON is selected in focus mode S and focus has been locked (whether by pressing the shutter button halfway or by other means), focus lock can be ended and focus adjusted manually by rotating the focus ring. Options ON OFF O • Lenses with a focus distance indicator must be set to manual focus mode (MF) before this option can be used. Selecting MF disables the focus distance indicator.
AF/MF SETTING MF ASSIST Choose how focus is displayed in manual focus mode. Option Description Focus is displayed normally (focus peaking, digital split image, and STANDARD digital microprism are not available). Displays a black-and-white (MONOCHROME) or color (COLOR) DIGITAL SPLIT split image in the center of the frame. Frame the subject in the IMAGE split-image area and rotate the focus ring until the three parts of the split image are correctly aligned.
INTERLOCK SPOT AE & FOCUS AREA Select ON to meter the current focus frame when SINGLE POINT is selected for AF MODE and SPOT is selected for PHOTOMETRY. Options ON OFF INSTANT AF SETTING Choose whether the camera focuses using single AF (AF-S) or continuous AF (AF-C) when a button to which focus lock or AF-ON is assigned is pressed in manual focus mode.
AF/MF SETTING DEPTH-OF-FIELD SCALE Choose FILM FORMAT BASIS to help you make practical assessments of depth of field for pictures that will be viewed as prints and the like, PIXEL BASIS to help you assess depth of field for pictures that will be viewed at high resolutions on computers or other electronic displays. Options PIXEL BASIS FILM FORMAT BASIS RELEASE/FOCUS PRIORITY Choose how the camera focuses in focus mode AF-S or AF-C.
TOUCH SCREEN MODE Choose the shooting operations performed using touch controls. Still Photography Mode Description Tap your subject in the display to focus and release the shutter. TOUCH In burst mode, pictures will be taken while you keep your finger SHOOTING on the display. • In focus mode S (AF-S), the camera focuses when you tap your subject in the display. Focus locks at the current distance until you tap the AF OFF icon.
AF/MF SETTING Movie Recording Mode OFF Touch focus and shooting disabled. N To disable touch controls and hide the touch screen mode indicator, select OFF for D BUTTON/DIAL SETTING > TOUCH SCREEN SETTING > TOUCH SCREEN ON/OFF. Choosing ON automatically sets B MOVIE SETTING > MOVIE AF MODE set to AREA, even if MULTI is currently selected. 127 6 The Shooting Menus Description Instead of pressing the shutter button, you can tap your subject in the display to focus and start recording.
AF/MF SETTING Touch Controls for Focus Zoom Different touch controls are used during focus zoom (focus check enabled). Central Area Tapping the center of the display performs the operations below.
A SHOOTING SETTING Adjust shooting options. To display shooting options, press MENU/OK in the shooting display and select the A (SHOOTING SETTING) tab. SHOOTING SETTING DRIVE SETTING SPORTS FINDER MODE PRE-SHOT SELF-TIMER INTERVAL TIMER SHOOTING SHUTTER TYPE FLICKER REDUCTION IS MODE EXIT N The options available vary with the shooting mode selected. DRIVE SETTING Adjust settings for the various drive modes. Option 1 Available with electronic shutter only. 2 10 fps with electronic shutter.
BKT SETTING Choose the bracketing type and adjust bracketing options for the BKT drive mode. Option BKT SELECT AE BKT The following options are available when O AE BKT is chosen for BKT SELECT. Option Description Choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence and the amount exposure is varied with each shot. FRAMES/ FRAMES: Choose the number of shots in the • STEP SETTING bracketing sequence. • STEP: Choose the amount exposure is varied with each shot.
SHOOTING SETTING Option Description Choose the three film simulation types used for film simulaFILM SIMULATION BKT tion bracketing (P 104). The following options are available when V WHITE BALANCE BKT is chosen for BKT SELECT. WHITE BALANCE BKT Options ±1 ±2 ±3 The following options are available when Z FOCUS BKT is chosen for BKT SELECT. Option FRAMES FOCUS BKT Description Choose the number of shots. Choose the amount focus changes with each STEP shot. INTERVAL Choose the interval between shots.
SPORTS FINDER MODE Take pictures using the crop in the center of the display. Choose this option for pictures of athletes, birds, and other moving subjects. Option ON OFF Description Pictures are taken using a 1.25× crop, reducing the picture angle by an amount equivalent to increasing lens focal length by 1.25×; the crop is shown by a frame in the display. The 1.25× crop is disabled. N • The H IMAGE QUALITY SETTING > IMAGE SIZE item in the shooting menu is fixed at P.
SHOOTING SETTING SELF-TIMER Choose a shutter release delay. Option Description The shutter is released two seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Use to reduce blur caused by the camera moving when the shutter R 2 SEC button is pressed. The self-timer lamp blinks as the timer counts down. The shutter is released ten seconds after the shutter button is pressed. S 10 SEC Use for photographs in which you wish to appear yourself. The self-timer lamp blinks immediately before the picture is taken.
INTERVAL TIMER SHOOTING Configure the camera to take photos automatically at a preset interval. 1 Highlight INTERVAL TIMER SHOOTING in the A (SHOOTING SETTING) tab and press MENU/OK. 2 Use the selector to choose the interval and number of shots. Press MENU/OK to proceed. INTERVAL/NUMBER OF TIMES INTERVAL NUMBER OF TIMES END CANCEL START WAITING TIME LATER ESTIMATED START TIME 11 : 00 PM START 3 CANCEL Use the selector to choose the starting time and then press MENU/OK.
SHOOTING SETTING SHUTTER TYPE Choose the shutter type. Choose the electronic shutter to mute the shutter sound. Option t MECHANICAL SHUTTER s ELECTRONIC SHUTTER t E-FRONT CURTAIN SHUTTER u MECHANICAL + ELECTRONIC v E-FRONT + MECHANICAL Description Take pictures with the mechanical shutter. Take pictures with the electronic shutter. Reduces the lag between the shutter button being pressed and the start of the exposure.
FLICKER REDUCTION Select ON to reduce flicker in pictures and the display when shooting under fluorescent lighting and other similar light sources. Options ON OFF O • Enabling flicker reduction disables the electronic shutter and increases the time needed to record pictures. • Flicker reduction is not available during movie recording. IS MODE Reduce blur. Option l CONTINUOUS Description Image stabilization on.
SHOOTING SETTING ISO AUTO SETTING Choose the base sensitivity, maximum sensitivity, and minimum shutter speed for the A position on the sensitivity dial. Settings for AUTO1, AUTO2, and AUTO3 can be stored separately; the defaults are shown below. Item DEFAULT SENSITIVITY MAX. SENSITIVITY MIN.
MOUNT ADAPTER SETTING Adjust settings for M-mount lenses connected using an optional FUJIFILM M MOUNT ADAPTER. Choosing a Focal Length Choose a lens number from LENS 1 through LENS 6 and enter the lens’ true focal length. LENS 5 INPUT FOCAL LENGTH SET Distortion Correction Choose from STRONG, MEDIUM, or WEAK options to correct BARREL or PINCUSHION distortion.
SHOOTING SETTING Color Shading Correction Color (shading) variations between the center and edges of the frame can be adjusted separately for each corner. To use color shading correction, follow the steps below. NEXT SET 1 Rotate the rear command dial to choose a corner. The selected corner is indicated by a triangle. 2 Use the selector to adjust shading until there is no visible difference in color between the selected corner and the center of the image.
SHOOTING SETTING WIRELESS COMMUNICATION Connect to smartphones running the latest version of the FUJIFILM Camera Remote app. The smartphone can then be used to: • Control the camera and take pictures remotely • Receive pictures uploaded from the camera • Browse the pictures on the camera and download selected pictures • Upload location data to the camera N For downloads and other information, visit: http://app.fujifilm-dsc.
F FLASH SETTING Adjust flash-related settings. To display flash-related settings, press MENU/OK in the shooting display and select the F (FLASH SETTING) tab. N The options available vary with the shoot- FLASH SETTING FLASH FUNCTION SETTING RED EYE REMOVAL TTL-LOCK MODE LED LIGHT SETTING MASTER SETTING CH SETTING ing mode selected. FLASH FUNCTION SETTING Choose a flash control mode, flash mode, or sync mode or adjust the flash level. The options available vary with the flash.
TTL-LOCK MODE Instead of adjusting flash level with each shot, TTL flash control can be locked for consistent results across a series of photographs. Option Description Flash output is locked at the value metered for the most LOCK WITH LAST FLASH recent photo. LOCK WITH METERING The camera emits a series of pre-flashes and locks flash FLASH output at the metered value. N • To use TTL lock, assign TTL-LOCK to a camera control and then use the control to enable or disable TTL lock (P 228).
FLASH SETTING MASTER SETTING Choose a flash group (A, B, or C) for the flash mounted on the camera hot shoe when it functions as a master flash controlling remote flash units via Fujifilm wireless optical flash control, or choose OFF to limit master flash output to a level that does not affect the final picture. Options Gr A Gr B Gr C OFF N In some cases, this option can also be accessed via the FLASH FUNCTION SETTING menu.
B MOVIE SETTING Adjust movie-recording options. To display options for movie recording, press MENU/OK in the shooting display and select the B (MOVIE SETTING) tab. N The options available vary with the shooting mode selected. EXIT MOVIE MODE Before shooting movies, choose the frame rate, bit rate, and frame size and aspect ratio. 6 MOVIE SETTING MOVIE MODE H.265(HEVC)/H.264 MOVIE COMPRESSION FULL HD HIGH SPEED REC FILM SIMULATION (Warm/Cool) B & W ADJ.
MOVIE SETTING H.265(HEVC)/H.264 Choose a codec for movie recording. Option H.265(HEVC) H.264 Description Use for higher quality footage with a high compression ratio. Movies can be viewed only on devices that support H.265 (HEVC). Movies filmed using this widely-supported codec can be viewed on a variety devices. MOVIE COMPRESSION Choose type of compression used to record movies. Option ALL-Intra Long GOP Description Each frame is compressed separately.
F FILM SIMULATION Choose a film simulation effect for movie recording. Option c PROVIA/STANDARD d Velvia/VIVID e ASTIA/SOFT i CLASSIC CHROME g PRO Neg. Hi h PRO Neg. Std X ETERNA/CINEMA a ACROS b MONOCHROME f SEPIA 6 Description See “FILM SIMULATION” (P 104). F B & W ADJ. ab(Warm/Cool) Add a reddish or bluish tinge (warm or cool color cast) to monochrome pictures taken with the a ACROS or b MONOCHROME film simulation.
MOVIE SETTING F WHITE BALANCE Adjust white balance for movie recording. Option AUTO k/l/m k i j k l m n g Description See “WHITE BALANCE” (P 106). F DYNAMIC RANGE Choose a dynamic range for movie recording. Description 6 See “DYNAMIC RANGE” (P 108). N • Auto dynamic range adjustment (AUTO) is not supported. • W200% is available at sensitivities of from ISO 320 to ISO 12800, X400% at sensitivities of from ISO 640 to 12800.
F HIGHLIGHT TONE Choose how the camera records highlights when shooting movies. +4 +3 +2 Options +1 0 −1 −2 F SHADOW TONE Choose how the camera records shadows when shooting movies. +4 +3 +2 Options +1 0 −1 −2 F COLOR Adjust color density for movie recording. +4 6 +3 +2 +1 Options 0 The Shooting Menus −1 −2 −3 −4 −1 −2 −3 −4 F SHARPNESS Sharpen or soften outlines in movies.
MOVIE SETTING F NOISE REDUCTION Reduce noise in movies shot at high sensitivities. +4 +3 +2 +1 Options 0 −1 −2 −3 −4 V INTERFRAME NR Select ON to enable interframe noise reduction. Options ON OFF N • OFF is selected automatically at frames size other than V or when a frame size of V is combined with a frame rate of 59.94P or 50P. • “Ghosting” may occur with moving subjects or if the camera is moved during shooting.
F FOCUS AREA Choose the focus area for movies shot using autofocus. You can also choose the focus area (and consequently also the focus zoom position) for movies shot using manual focus. MOVIE AF MODE Choose how the camera selects the focus point for movie recording. Option MULTI AREA Description Automatic focus-point selection. The camera focuses on the subject in the selected focus area. F AF-C CUSTOM SETTING Select focus-tracking options when recording movies in focus mode C.
MOVIE SETTING F FACE/EYE DETECTION SETTING Enable or disable Intelligent Face Detection when recording movies. See “FACE/EYE DETECTION SETTING” (P 121). Option FACE ON/EYE OFF Description Intelligent Face Detection only. The camera automatically chooses which eye to focus FACE ON/EYE AUTO on when a face is detected. The camera focuses on the right eye of subjects deFACE ON/RIGHT EYE PRIORITY tected using Intelligent Face Detection.
4K MOVIE OUTPUT Choose the destination for 4K movies shot while the camera is connected to an HDMI recorder or other device that supports 4K. Option b 4K Y 4K b 4K Y FHD b FHD Y 4K b − Y 4K Description 4K movies are recorded to the camera memory card and output to the HDMI device in 4K. 4K movies are recorded to a camera memory card in 4K and output to the HDMI device in Full HD. 4K movies are output to the HDMI device in 4K and recorded to the camera memory card in Full HD.
MOVIE SETTING HDMI OUTPUT INFO DISPLAY If ON is selected, HDMI devices to which the camera is connected will mirror the information in the camera display. Options ON OFF 4K HDMI STANDBY QUALITY Choose whether output to connected HDMI devices switches from 4K to Full HD during standby. Option V W Description Output to HDMI devices continues at 4K during standby. Output to HDMI devices switches to Full HD during standby, reducing the drain on the battery.
ZEBRA SETTING Highlights that may be overexposed are shown by zebra stripes in the movie mode display. Option ZEBRA RIGHT ZEBRA LEFT OFF Description Right-slanting stripes. Left-slanting stripes. Stripes off. ZEBRA LEVEL Choose the brightness threshold for the zebra stripe display. 100 95 90 85 80 Options 75 70 65 60 55 50 AUDIO SETTING Adjust audio-related settings for movie recording. 6 INTERNAL MIC LEVEL ADJUSTMENT Adjust the recording level for the built-in microphone.
MOVIE SETTING MIC LEVEL LIMITER Reduces distortion caused by input that exceeds the limits of the microphone’s audio circuits. Options ON OFF WIND FILTER Choose whether to enable wind noise reduction during movie recording. Options ON OFF LOW CUT FILTER Choose whether to enable the low-cut filter, reducing low-frequency noise during movie recording. Options ON OFF 6 Option 10—1 0 The Shooting Menus HEADPHONES VOLUME Adjust the headphone volume. Description Choose a volume of from 1 to 10.
TIME CODE SETTING Adjust time code (hour, minute, second, and frame number) display settings for movie recording. TIME CODE DISPLAY Select ON to display time codes during movie recording and playback. Options ON OFF START TIME SETTING Choose the time code starting time. Option MANUAL INPUT CURRENT TIME RESET 6 Description Highlight this option and press the selector right to choose a start time manually. Set the start time to the current time. Set the start time to 00:00:00.
MOVIE SETTING DROP FRAME At frame rates of 59.94P, and 29.97P, a discrepancy will gradually develop between the time code (measured in seconds) and the actual recording time (measured in fractions of a second). Choose whether the camera drops frames as necessary to match the recording time to the time code. Option ON OFF Description The camera drops frames as necessary to maintain a strict match between the time code and the actual recording time. Frames are not dropped.
MOVIE SETTING TALLY LIGHT Choose the lamp (indicator or AF-assist) that lights during movie recording and whether the lamp blinks or remains steady. Indicator lamp 6 The Shooting Menus Option FRONT OFF REAR z FRONT OFF REAR y FRONT z REAR z FRONT z REAR OFF FRONT y REAR y FRONT y REAR OFF FRONT OFF REAR OFF AF-assist illuminator Description The indicator lamp lights during movie recording. The indicator lamp blinks during movie recording. The indicator and AF-assist lamps light during movie recording.
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The Playback Display This section lists the indicators that may be displayed during playback. O For illustrative purposes, displays are shown with all indicators lit. Playback and the Playback Menu 7 A Date and time ................................. 41, 43, 187 B Face detection indicator.............................121 C Bluetooth ON/OFF .......................................216 D Image transfer order....................................177 E Image transfer status .........................
The Playback Display The DISP/BACK Button The DISP/BACK button controls the display of indicators during playback. Standard Information off Playback and the Playback Menu 01/01/2018 10:00 AM 1/1000 5.6 12800 +1.0 FAVORITES Favorites Info display Favorites: Rating Pictures To rate the current picture, press DISP/BACK and press the selector up and down to select from zero to five stars.
The Playback Display Viewing Photo Information The photo information display changes each time the selector is pressed up. Basic data Playback and the Playback Menu 7 01/01/2018 10:00 AM 1/1000 S.S 1/1000 F 5.6 ISO 12800 Info display 2 5.6 12800 +1.0 +1.0 Info display 1 Zooming in on the Focus Point Press the center of the rear command dial to zoom in on the focus point. Press again to return to full-frame playback.
Viewing Pictures Read this section for information on playback zoom and multi-frame playback. Use the rear command dial to go from full-frame playback to playback zoom or multi-frame playback.
Viewing Pictures Playback Zoom Rotate the rear command dial right to zoom in on the current picture, left to zoom out. To exit zoom, press DISP/BACK, MENU/OK, or the center of the rear command dial. N • The maximum zoom ratio varies with the option selected for H IMAGE QUALITY SETTING > IMAGE SIZE. • Playback zoom is not available with cropped or resized copies saved at a size of a.
C The Playback Menu Adjust playback settings. The playback menu is displayed when you press MENU/OK in playback mode. PLAY BACK MENU SWITCH SLOT RAW CONVERSION ERASE SIMULTANEOUS DELETE(RAW SLOT1/JPG SLOT2) CROP RESIZE PROTECT IMAGE ROTATE EXIT N If two memory cards are inserted, you can press and hold the a button to choose a card for playback. Playback and the Playback Menu SWITCH SLOT Choose the card from which images will be played back.
RAW CONVERSION Even if you don’t have a computer, you can use the camera to modify RAW pictures and save them in JPEG format. Saving RAW Pictures in JPEG Format 1 2 3 Display a RAW picture. Highlight RAW CONVERSION in the playback menu. Playback and the Playback Menu Press MENU/OK. A list of settings will be displayed. RAW CONVERSION REFLECT SHOOTING COND.
The Playback Menu The settings that can be adjusted when converting pictures from RAW to JPEG are: Setting 167 Playback and the Playback Menu Description Create a JPEG copy using the settings in effect at the REFLECT SHOOTING COND. time the photo was taken. IMAGE SIZE Choose an image size. IMAGE QUALITY Adjust image quality. PUSH/PULL PROCESSING Adjust exposure. DYNAMIC RANGE Enhance details in highlights for natural contrast.
ERASE Delete individual pictures, multiple selected pictures, or all pictures. O Deleted pictures cannot be recovered. Protect important pictures or copy them to a computer or other storage device before proceeding. Option FRAME SELECTED FRAMES ALL FRAMES Description Delete pictures one at a time. Delete multiple selected pictures. Delete all unprotected pictures. Playback and the Playback Menu FRAME 1 Select FRAME for ERASE in the playback menu.
The Playback Menu SELECTED FRAMES 1 Select SELECTED FRAMES for ERASE in the playback menu. Highlight pictures and press MENU/OK to select. • Selected pictures are indicated by check marks (R). • To deselect a highlighted picture, press MENU/OK again. 3 When the operation is complete, press DISP/BACK to display a confirmation dialog. 4 Highlight OK and press MENU/OK to delete the selected pictures. N Pictures in photobooks or printer orders are shown by S.
SIMULTANEOUS DELETE(RAW SLOT1/JPG SLOT2) Taking photos with RAW/JPEG selected for D SAVE DATA SET-UP > CARD SLOT SETTING (STILL IMAGE) creates two copies. Choose whether deleting the RAW image will also delete the JPEG copy. Option ON OFF Playback and the Playback Menu 7 Description Deleting the RAW image from the card in Slot 1 also deletes the JPEG copy from the card in Slot 2. Deleting the RAW image from the card in Slot 1 does not delete the JPEG copy from the card in Slot 2.
The Playback Menu RESIZE Create a small copy of the current picture. 1 2 3 Display the desired picture. 4 Press MENU/OK again to save the resized copy to a separate file. Select RESIZE in the playback menu. Highlight a size and press MENU/OK to display a confirmation dialog. Playback and the Playback Menu N The sizes available vary with the size of the original image.
PROTECT Protect pictures from accidental deletion. Highlight one of the following options and press MENU/OK. Option FRAME SET ALL RESET ALL Description Protect selected pictures. Press the selector left or right to view pictures and press MENU/OK to select or deselect. Press DISP/BACK when the operation is complete. Protect all pictures. Remove protection from all pictures. Playback and the Playback Menu O Protected pictures will be deleted when the memory card is formatted.
The Playback Menu IMAGE ROTATE Rotate pictures. 1 2 3 Display the desired picture. 4 Press MENU/OK. The picture will automatically be displayed in the selected orientation whenever it is played back on the camera. Select IMAGE ROTATE in the playback menu. Press the selector down to rotate the picture 90° clockwise, up to rotate it 90° counterclockwise. tating pictures. • The camera may not be able to rotate pictures created with other devices.
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 2 3 Display the desired picture. Select RED EYE REMOVAL in the playback menu. Press MENU/OK. N • Results vary depending on the scene and the camera’s success in dePlayback and the Playback Menu tecting faces. • The amount of time needed to process the image varies with the number of faces detected.
The Playback Menu VOICE MEMO SETTING Add a voice memo to the current photograph. 1 2 3 Select ON for VOICE MEMO SETTING in the playback menu. Display a photo to which you wish to add a voice memo. Press and hold the center of the front command dial to record the memo. Recording ends after 30 s or when you release the dial. N • The new memo will be recorded over any existing memos. Playing Voice Memos Pictures with voice memos are indicated by q icons during playback.
COPY Copy pictures between the cards in the first and second slots. Playback and the Playback Menu 1 2 Select COPY in the playback menu. 3 Highlight one of the following options and press MENU/OK: • FRAME: Copy selected pictures. Press the selector left or right to view pictures and press MENU/OK to copy the current picture. • ALL FRAMES: Copy all pictures.
The Playback Menu IMAGE TRANSFER ORDER Select photos for upload to a paired smartphone or tablet. 1 Select IMAGE TRANSFER ORDER > SELECT FRAMES in the playback menu. 2 Highlight photos and press MENU/OK to select or deselect. Repeat until all the desired photos have been selected. 3 Press DISP/BACK to exit to playback. N If ON is selected for both D CONNECTION SETTING > Bluetooth N • Image transfer orders can contain a maximum of 999 pictures.
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION Connect to smartphones running the latest version of the FUJIFILM Camera Remote app. The smartphone can then be used to: • Control the camera and take pictures remotely • Receive pictures uploaded from the camera • Browse the pictures on the camera and download selected pictures • Upload location data to the camera N For downloads and other information, visit: http://app.fujifilm-dsc.
The Playback Menu PHOTOBOOK ASSIST Create books from your favorite photos. Creating a Photobook 1 Select NEW BOOK for C PLAY BACK MENU > PHOTOBOOK ASSIST. 2 Scroll through the images and press the selector up to select or deselect. Press MENU/OK to exit when the book is complete. N • Neither photographs a or smaller nor movies can be selected Press the selector down to select the current image for the cover instead.
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. Playback and the Playback Menu Editing and Deleting Photobooks Display the photobook and press MENU/OK. The following options will be displayed; select the desired option and follow the onscreen instructions. • EDIT: Edit the book as described in “Creating a Photobook”. • ERASE: Delete the book.
The Playback Menu PRINT ORDER (DPOF) Create a digital “print order” for DPOF-compatible printers. 1 2 Select C PLAY BACK MENU > PRINT ORDER (DPOF). 3 Display a picture you wish to include in or remove from the print order. 4 Press the selector up or down to choose the number of copies (up to 99). Select WITH DATE s to print the date of recording on pictures, WITHOUT DATE to print pictures without dates, or RESET ALL to remove all pictures from the print order before proceeding.
instax PRINTER PRINT To print pictures to optional Fujifilm instax SHARE printers, first select D CONNECTION SETTING > instax PRINTER CONNECTION SETTING and enter the instax SHARE printer name (SSID) and password, then follow the steps below. 1 2 Playback and the Playback Menu 7 Turn the printer on. Select C PLAY BACK MENU > instax PRINTER PRINT. The camera will connect to the printer.
The Playback Menu 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). 16:9 3:2 16∶∶9 16 Option 3∶2 N 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.
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D USER SETTING Adjust basic camera settings. To access basic camera settings, press MENU/OK, select the D (SET UP) tab, and choose USER SETTING. USER SETTING FORMAT DATE/TIME TIME DIFFERENCE MY MENU SETTING SENSOR CLEANING RESET FORMAT To format a memory card: The Setup Menus 8 1 2 Select D USER SETTING > FORMAT in the D (SET UP) tab. 3 A confirmation dialog will be displayed. To format the memory card, highlight OK and press MENU/OK.
USER SETTING DATE/TIME To set the camera clock: 1 2 Select D USER SETTING > DATE/TIME in the D (SET UP) tab. 3 Press MENU/OK to set the clock. Press the selector left or right to highlight the year, month, day, hour, or minute and press up or down to change. To change the order in which the year, month, and day are displayed, highlight the date format and press the selector up or down.
Qa Choose a language. MY MENU SETTING Edit the items listed in the E (MY MENU) tab, a personalized custom menu of frequently-used options. 1 Highlight D USER SETTING > MY MENU SETTING in the D (SET UP) tab and press MENU/OK. MY MENU SETTING ADD ITEMS RANK ITEMS REMOVE ITEMS N To reorder items, select RANK ITEMS. To delete items, select REMOVE ITEMS. 2 The Setup Menus Press the selector up or down to highlight ADD ITEMS and press MENU/OK.
USER SETTING SENSOR CLEANING Remove dust from the camera image sensor. Option OK Description Clean the sensor immediately. Sensor cleaning will be performed when the camera is WHEN SWITCHED ON turned on. Sensor cleaning will be performed when the camera turns WHEN SWITCHED OFF off (sensor cleaning is not however performed if the camera turns off in playback mode). N Dust that cannot be removed using sensor cleaning can be removed manually (P 281).
D SOUND SETTING Make changes to camera sounds. To access sound settings, press MENU/OK, select the D (SET UP) tab, and choose SOUND SET-UP. SOUND SETTING AF BEEP VOL. SELF-TIMER BEEP VOL. OPERATION VOL. SHUTTER VOLUME SHUTTER SOUND PLAYBACK VOLUME AF BEEP VOL. Choose the volume of the beep that sounds when the camera focuses. The beep can be muted by selecting eOFF. Options b (high) The Setup Menus 8 c (medium) d (low) eOFF (mute) SELF-TIMER BEEP VOL.
SOUND SETTING SHUTTER VOLUME Adjust the volume of the sounds produced by the electronic shutter. Choose eOFF to disable the shutter sound. Options b (high) c (medium) d (low) eOFF (mute) SHUTTER SOUND Choose the sound made by the electronic shutter. Options j SOUND 2 i SOUND 1 k SOUND 3 PLAYBACK VOLUME Adjust the volume for movie playback.
D SCREEN SETTING Make changes to display settings. To access display settings, press MENU/OK, select the D (SET UP) tab, and choose SCREEN SET-UP. SCREEN SETTING EVF BRIGHTNESS EVF COLOR EVF COLOR ADJUSTMENT LCD BRIGHTNESS LCD COLOR LCD COLOR ADJUSTMENT IMAGE DISP. AUTOROTATE DISPLAYS EVF BRIGHTNESS Adjust the brightness of the display in the electronic viewfinder. Option AUTO MANUAL The Setup Menus 8 Description Automatic brightness adjustment.
SCREEN SETTING LCD BRIGHTNESS Adjust monitor brightness. +5 +4 +3 +2 +1 Options 0 −1 −2 −3 −4 −5 +1 Options 0 −1 −2 −3 −4 −5 LCD COLOR Adjust monitor hue. +5 +4 +3 +2 LCD COLOR ADJUSTMENT Adjust the color of the display in the LCD monitor. 1 2 Adjust colors using the selector. Press MENU/OK.
IMAGE DISP. Choose how long images are displayed after shooting. Option CONTINUOUS 1.5 SEC 0.5 SEC OFF Description Pictures are displayed until the MENU/OK button is pressed or the shutter button is pressed halfway. To zoom in on the active focus point, press the center of the rear command dial; press again to cancel zoom. Pictures are displayed for the selected time or until the shutter button is pressed halfway. Pictures are not displayed after shooting.
SCREEN SETTING PREVIEW EXP./WB IN MANUAL MODE Choose whether to enable exposure and/or white balance preview in manual exposure mode. Option Description PREVIEW EXP./WB Enable exposure and white balance preview. Preview white balance only. Choose this option in situations in which exposure and white balance are likely to change during PREVIEW WB shooting, as may be the case when you use a flash with an incandescent monitoring lamp. Disable exposure and white balance preview.
FRAMING GUIDELINE Choose a framing grid for shooting mode. F GRID 9 Display For “rule of thirds” composition. Option G GRID 24 A six-by-four grid. H HD FRAMING Frame HD pictures in the crop shown by the lines at the top and bottom of the display. N • Framing guides are not shown at default settings but can be displayed using D SCREEN SET-UP > DISP. CUSTOM SETTING (P 198). framing can be customized using FUJIFILM Tether Shooting Plug-in PRO or Hyper-Utility Software HS-V5.
SCREEN SETTING FOCUS SCALE UNITS Choose the units used for the focus distance indicator. Options METERS FEET APERTURE UNIT FOR CINEMA LENS Choose whether the camera displays aperture as a T-number (used for movie camera lenses) or an f/-number (used for still camera lenses) when an optional FUJINON MKX-series lens is attached. For information on using cinema lenses, see the documentation provided with the lens.
DISP. CUSTOM SETTING Choose the items shown in the standard indicator display. 1 In shooting mode, use the DISP/BACK button to display standard indicators. 2 Press MENU/OK and select D SCREEN SET-UP > DISP. CUSTOM SETTING in the D (SET UP) tab. 3 Highlight items and press MENU/OK to select or deselect.
SCREEN SETTING LARGE INDICATORS MODE(EVF) Select ON to display large indicators in the electronic viewfinder. The indicators displayed can be selected using D SCREEN SETTING > LARGE INDICATORS DISP. SETTING. OFF O ON Some icons are not displayed when ON is selected for LARGE INDICATORS MODE(EVF) (P 11). N If LARGE INDICATORS MODE is assigned to a function button, the button can be used to toggle LARGE INDICATORS MODE on (ON) and off (OFF) (P 204, 228).
LARGE INDICATORS MODE(LCD) Select ON to display large indicators in the LCD monitor. The indicators displayed can be selected using D SCREEN SETTING > LARGE INDICATORS DISP. SETTING. OFF O ON Some icons are not displayed when ON is selected for LARGE INDICATORS MODE(LCD) (P 13). N If LARGE INDICATORS MODE is assigned to a function button, the button can be used to toggle LARGE INDICATORS MODE on (ON) and off (OFF) (P 204, 228).
SCREEN SETTING LARGE INDICATORS DISP. SETTING Choose the indicators displayed when ON is selected for D SCREEN SETTING > LARGE INDICATORS MODE(EVF) or LARGE INDICATORS MODE(LCD). Option A Expo. DISP. B d Scale C L1, L2, L3, L4 D R1, R2, R3, R4 LARGE INDICATORS DISP. SETTING Expo. DISP. Scale Description Choose the items listed at the bottom of the display. Selected items are indicated by check marks (R); to deselect, highlight the check marks and press MENU/OK.
D BUTTON/DIAL SETTING Access options for camera controls. To access control options, press MENU/OK, select the D (SET UP) tab, and choose BUTTON/DIAL SETTING. BUTTON/DIAL SETTING FOCUS LEVER SETTING EDIT/SAVE QUICK MENU FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING SELECTOR BUTTON SETTING COMMAND DIAL SETTING ISO DIAL SETTING (H) ISO DIAL SETTING (L) ISO DIAL SETTING (A) FOCUS LEVER SETTING Choose the functions performed by the focus stick (focus lever).
BUTTON/DIAL SETTING EDIT/SAVE QUICK MENU Choose the items displayed in the quick menu. 1 Select D BUTTON/DIAL SETTING > EDIT/SAVE QUICK MENU in the D (SET UP) tab. 2 The current quick menu will be displayed; use the selector to highlight the item you wish to change and press MENU/OK. 3 Highlight any of the following options and press MENU/OK to assign it to the selected position. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Stored in custom settings bank.
FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING Choose the roles played by the function buttons. The Setup Menus 8 1 Select D BUTTON/DIAL SETTING > FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING in the D (SET UP) tab. 2 3 Highlight the desired control and press MENU/OK. Highlight any of the following options and press MENU/OK to assign it to the selected control.
BUTTON/DIAL SETTING N • AE LOCK ONLY, AF LOCK ONLY, AE/AF LOCK, AF-ON, and AWB LOCK ONLY cannot be assigned to the touch function buttons (T-Fn1 through T-Fn4). • The selector cannot be assigned more than one role at a time. • Function button assignment options can also be accessed by holding the DISP/BACK button. AF-ON If AF-ON is selected, you can press the control instead of keeping the shutter button pressed halfway.
SELECTOR BUTTON SETTING Choose the roles played by the up, down, left, and right buttons on the selector. Option Fn BUTTON FOCUS AREA Description The selector buttons serve as function buttons. The selector buttons can be used to position the focus area. N Selecting FOCUS AREA prevents you accessing the functions assigned to the function buttons. COMMAND DIAL SETTING Choose the roles played by the command dials. The Setup Menus 8 Option Description FRONT COMMAND Assign shutter speed (S.S.
BUTTON/DIAL SETTING ISO DIAL SETTING (H) Choose the ISO sensitivity assigned to the H position on the sensitivity dial. Options 25600 51200 ISO DIAL SETTING (L) Choose the ISO sensitivity assigned to the L position on the sensitivity dial. 80 Options 100 125 ISO DIAL SETTING (A) Choose how sensitivity is adjusted when the sensitivity dial is rotated to A.
SHUTTER AF Choose whether the camera focuses when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Option Description AF-S • ON: Focus locks when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • OFF: No focus operation is performed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • ON: The camera focuses while the shutter button is pressed halfAF-C way. • OFF: No focus operation is performed when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
BUTTON/DIAL SETTING SHOOT WITHOUT CARD Choose whether the shutter can be released without a memory card inserted in the camera. Option Description When no memory card is inserted, the shutter can be released to test camera function and the shooting and setup menus can be displayed. The shutter is disabled if no memory card is inserted, preventing accidental loss of pictures taken without a memory card.
AWB-LOCK MODE Choose the behavior of function buttons assigned auto white balance (AWB) lock. Auto white balance lock is used to lock white balance at the value metered by the camera when AUTO is selected for white balance. Option Description AWB ON WHEN Auto white balance locks while the button is pressed. PRESSING AWB ON/OFF Press the button once to lock auto white balance and again to end the lock.
BUTTON/DIAL SETTING TOUCH SCREEN SETTING Enable or disable touch-screen controls. Option TOUCH SCREEN ON/OFF EVF TOUCH SCREEN AREA SETTINGS Description • ON: Touch controls enabled; the LCD monitor functions as a touch screen. • OFF: Touch controls disabled; the LCD monitor cannot be used as a touch screen. Select the area of the LCD monitor used for touch controls while the viewfinder is active.
D POWER MANAGEMENT Adjust power management settings. To access power management settings, press MENU/OK, select the D (SET UP) tab, and choose POWER MANAGEMENT. POWER MANAGEMENT AUTO POWER OFF PERFORMANCE AUTO POWER OFF Choose the length of time before the camera turns off automatically when no operations are performed. Shorter times increase battery life; if OFF is selected, the camera must be turned off manually.
D SAVE DATA SETTING Make changes to file management settings. To access file management settings, press MENU/OK, select the D (SET UP) tab, and choose SAVE DATA SET-UP. SAVE DATA SETTING FRAME NO. SAVE ORG IMAGE EDIT FILE NAME CARD SLOT SETTING (STILL IMAGE) SELECT SLOT( SEQUENTIAL) SELECT SLOT( SEQUENTIAL) SELECT FOLDER COPYRIGHT INFO FRAME NO. Frame number New pictures are stored in image files named using a four-digit file number assigned by adding one to the last file number used.
SAVE ORG IMAGE Choose ON to save unprocessed copies of pictures taken using RED EYE REMOVAL. Options ON OFF EDIT FILE NAME Change the file name prefix. sRGB images use a four-letter prefix (default “DSCF”), Adobe RGB images a three-letter prefix (“DSF”) preceded by an underscore. Option sRGB AdobeRGB Default prefix DSCF _DSF Sample file name ABCD0001 _ABC0001 CARD SLOT SETTING (STILL IMAGE) Choose the role played by the card in the second slot.
SAVE DATA SETTING SELECT SLOT(FSEQUENTIAL) Choose the slot used to store movies. Options SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SELECT FOLDER Create folders and choose the folder used to store subsequent pictures. Option SELECT FOLDER CREATE FOLDER Description To choose the folder in which subsequent pictures will be stored, press the selector up or down to highlight an existing folder and press MENU/OK. Enter a five-character folder name to create a new folder in which to store subsequent pictures.
D CONNECTION SETTING Adjust settings for connection to other devices. To access connection settings, press MENU/OK, select the D (SET UP) tab, and choose CONNECTION SETTING. CONNECTION SETTING Bluetooth SETTINGS NETWORK SETTING PC AUTO SAVE PRINTER CONNECTION SETTING PC CONNECTION MODE GENERAL SETTINGS INFORMATION RESET WIRELESS SETTING N For more information on wireless connections, visit: http://fujifilm-dsc.com/wifi/ Bluetooth SETTINGS Adjust Bluetooth settings.
CONNECTION SETTING N • Install the latest version of the FUJIFILM Camera Remote app on your smartphone or tablet before pairing the device with your camera or uploading images. • When ON is selected for both Bluetooth ON/OFF and AUTO IMAGE TRANSFER, upload to paired devices will begin shortly after you exit to playback or turn the camera off. • The IMAGE TRANSER ORDER option in the C (playback) menu can be used to select pictures for upload when AUTO IMAGE TRANSFER is off.
instax PRINTER CONNECTION SETTING Adjust settings for connection to optional Fujifilm instax SHARE printers. 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. PC CONNECTION MODE Adjust settings for connection to a computer.
CONNECTION SETTING Option Description Connecting the camera to a computer via USB automatically enables USB RAW conversion/backup restore mode. The camera functions normally when not connected. USB RAW CONV. (requires FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO): Use the • USB RAW CONV./ camera’s image processing engine to rapidly convert RAW BACKUP RESTORE files to high-quality JPEG images. • BACKUP RESTORE (requires FUJIFILM X Acquire): Save and load camera settings.
CONNECTION SETTING GENERAL SETTINGS Adjust settings for connection to wireless networks. Option Description Choose a name (NAME) to identify the camera on the wireless NAME network (the camera is assigned a unique name by default). Choose whether to resize images for upload to smartphones. Resizing applies only to the copy uploaded to the smartphone; RESIZE IMAGE FOR the original is not affected. SMARTPHONE ON: Larger images are resized to H for upload. This setting • H is recommended.
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Shortcut Options Customize camera controls to suit your style or situation. Frequently-used options can be added to the Q menu or a custom “my” menu or assigned to an Fn (function) button for direct access: Description P The Q menu is displayed by pressing the Q button. The Q menu Use the Q menu to view or change the options se- 223 lected for frequently-used menu items.
The Q (Quick Menu) Button Press Q for quick access to selected options. The Quick Menu Display At default settings, the quick menu contains the following items: SELECT CUSTOM SETTING BASE SET I HIGHLIGHT TONE J SHADOW TONE K COLOR L SHARPNESS M SELF-TIMER N FACE/EYE DETECTION SETTING O FLASH FUNCTION SETTING P EVF/LCD BRIGHTNESS The quick menu shows the options currently selected for items B–P, which can be changed as described on page 225.
Viewing and Changing Settings 1 Press Q to display the quick menu during shooting. 2 3 Use the selector to highlight items and rotate the rear command dial to change. • Changes are not saved to the current settings bank. • Settings that differ from those in the current settings bank (t–u) are shown in red. SELECT CUSTOM SETTING BASE SET Press Q to exit when settings are complete. Shortcuts N The quick menu can also be edited using touch controls.
The Q (Quick Menu) Button Editing the Quick Menu To choose the items displayed in the quick menu: 1 Press and hold the Q button during shooting. 2 The current quick menu will be displayed; use the selector to highlight the item you wish to change and press MENU/OK. 3 Highlight any of the following options and press MENU/OK to assign it to the selected position. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Stored in custom settings bank.
The Fn (Function) Buttons Assign a role to the function buttons for quick access to the selected feature. N The functions assigned to T-Fn1 through T-Fn4 can be accessed by flicking the monitor.
The Fn (Function) Buttons T-Fn1 (flick up) T-Fn2 (flick left) Histogram Sports finder mode T-Fn3 (flick right) T-Fn4 (flick down) Large indicators mode Electronic level AE-L button AF-L button AE lock only AF lock only Center of rear command dial Shortcuts 9 Focus check 227
Assigning Roles to the Function Buttons To assign roles to the buttons: Shortcuts 9 1 Press and hold the DISP/BACK button until a control selection menu is displayed. 2 Highlight a control and press MENU/OK. 3 Highlight the desired role and press MENU/OK to assign it to the selected control.
The Fn (Function) Buttons N • AE LOCK ONLY, AF LOCK ONLY, AE/AF LOCK, AF-ON, and AWB LOCK ONLY cannot be assigned to the touch function buttons (T-Fn1 through T-Fn4). • The selector cannot be assigned more than one role at a time. • Button assignments can also be selected using D BUTTON/DIAL SETTING > FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING. AF-ON If AF-ON is selected, you can press the control instead of keeping the shutter button pressed halfway.
E MY MENU Access a personalized menu of frequently-used options. To display “my menu”, press MENU/OK in the shooting display and select the E (MY MENU) tab. MY MENU SELF-TIMER INTERVAL TIMER SHOOTING FILM SIMULATION GRAIN EFFECT SHUTTER TYPE IS MODE FACE/EYE DETECTION SETTING ISO AUTO SETTING EXIT N The E tab is only available if options have been assigned to MY MENU.
MY MENU 3 Highlight an item and press MENU/OK to add it to “my menu”. MY MENU SETTING 1IMAGE SIZE MOVE 4 5 SAVE Press MENU/OK to return to the edit display. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until all the desired items have been added. N “My menu” can contain up to 16 items.
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External Flash Units Flash units can be mounted on the hot shoe or connected via the sync terminal. Optional external flash units are more powerful than the EF-X8 supplied with the camera. Some support high-speed sync (FP) and can be used at shutter speeds faster than the sync speed, while others can function as master flash units controlling remote units via optical wireless flash control.
External Flash Units Using an External Flash To adjust settings for a flash unit mounted on the hot shoe or connected via the sync terminal: 1 2 Connect the unit to the camera. In shooting mode, select FLASH FUNCTION SETTING in the F (FLASH SETTING) menu tab. The options available vary with the flash unit.
SUPPLIED FLASH See “Flash Photography” (P 96) for information on using the supplied EF-X8 shoe-mounted flash unit.
External Flash Units SYNC TERMINAL Adjust settings for flash units connected via the sync terminal. SYNC TERMINAL is displayed if the EF-X8 is lowered and either no flash unit, or an incompatible flash unit, is mounted on the hot shoe. MODE SYNC TERMINAL ADJUST END Setting The Sync Terminal Use the sync terminal to connect flash units that require a sync cable.
SHOE MOUNT FLASH The following options are available when an optional shoe-mounted flash unit is attached and turned on. MODE SHOE MOUNT FLASH ADJUST Setting END Peripherals and Optional Accessories Description The flash control mode selected with the flash unit. This can in some cases be adjusted from the camera; the options available vary with the flash. • TTL: TTL mode. Adjust flash compensation (B).
External Flash Units Setting 239 Peripherals and Optional Accessories Description The options available vary with flash control mode. • TTL: Adjust flash compensation (the full value may not be applied if the limits of the flash control system are exceeded). In the cases of the EF-X20, EF-20, and EF-42, the selected value is added to the value selected with the flash unit. B Flash compensation/ • M/MULTI: Adjust flash output (compatible units only).
Setting E Zoom F Lighting G LED light G Number of flashes * Peripherals and Optional Accessories H Frequency * Description The angle of illumination (flash coverage) for units that support flash zoom. Some units allow the adjustment to be made from the camera. If AUTO is selected, zoom will automatically be adjusted to match coverage to lens focal length. If the unit supports this feature, choose from: • J (FLASH POWER PRIORITY): Gain range by slightly reducing coverage.
External Flash Units MASTER(OPTICAL) The options will be displayed if the unit is currently functioning as master flash for Fujifilm optical wireless remote flash control. MODE MASTER(OPTICAL) ADJUST C A B Peripherals and Optional Accessories The master and remote units can be placed in up to three groups (A, B, and C) and flash mode and flash level adjusted separately for each group.
Setting A Flash control mode (group A) B Flash control mode (group B) C Flash control mode (group C) Peripherals and Optional Accessories D Flash compensation/ output (group A) E Flash compensation/ output (group B) F Flash compensation/ output (group C) 10 242 Description Choose flash control modes for groups A, B, and C. TTL% is available for groups A and B only. • TTL: The units in the group fire in TTL mode. Flash compensation can be adjusted separately for each group.
External Flash Units Setting G Flash mode (TTL) I Zoom 243 Peripherals and Optional Accessories H Sync Description Choose a flash mode for TTL flash control. The options available vary with the shooting mode (P, S, A, or M) selected. • E (FLASH AUTO): The flash fires only as required; flash level is adjusted according to subject brightness. A p icon displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway indicates that the flash will fire when the photo is taken.
External Flash Units Setting J Lighting K Master K Number of flashes Peripherals and Optional Accessories L Channel L Frequency 10 244 Description If the unit supports this feature, choose from: • J (FLASH POWER PRIORITY): Gain range by slightly reducing coverage. • K (STANDARD): Match coverage to picture angle. • L (EVEN COVERAGE PRIORITY): Slightly increase coverage for more even lighting. Assign the master flash to group A (Gr A), B (Gr B), or C (Gr C).
Vertical Battery Grips The VG-XT3 vertical battery grip can be used to supplement the camera battery or when holding the camera rotated to take pictures in portrait (“tall”) orientation.
Attaching the Vertical Battery Grip (A) (A) (B) N • Check that the camera is off before attaching or removing the vertical battery grip. Peripherals and Optional Accessories • The camera vertical battery grip contact cover (A) can be stored in the grip. Keep the grip contact cap (B) in a safe place when not in use. O • Fully tighten the lock screw knob after attaching the grip. • Do not touch the contacts. • After removing the grip, replace the grip contact cover (A) and contact cap (B).
Vertical Battery Grips Inserting and Removing Batteries Insert the batteries as shown. The batteries can be removed as shown. • Use only NP-W126S batteries. Battery Level When a vertical battery grip is connected, the camera battery level display shows the camera battery level and the level of the batteries inserted in the VG-XT3. • The display shows the level of inserted batteries only.
Charging the Batteries The batteries in the VG-XT3 can be charged when the camera is off or the grip is removed from the camera. Connect the grip’s supplied AC-9VS AC power adapter to the 9V DC-IN connector. The indicator lamps will light green while the battery charges; the lamp on the left shows the status of the left battery, the lamp on the right the status of the right battery.
Vertical Battery Grips Using the AC-9VS Power Adapter Connect the power cable to the AC-9VS and plug it into a power outlet. O • The supplied power cable is for use exclusively with the AC-9VS. Do not the adapter with other cords or the cable with other devices. Peripherals and Optional Accessories • The shape of the plug varies with the country or region of purchase.
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HDMI Output Camera shooting and playback displays can be output to HDMI devices. Connecting to HDMI Devices Connect the camera to TVs or other HDMI devices using a third-party HDMI cable. 1 2 Turn the camera off. Connect the cable as shown below. Insert into HDMI connector Insert into HDMI Micro connector (Type D) Connections 11 3 Configure the device for HDMI input as described in the documentation supplied with the device. 4 Turn the camera on.
HDMI Output Shooting Shoot photos and record movies while viewing the scene through the camera lens on or saving footage to the HDMI device. N This feature can be used to save 4K and Full HD movies to an HDMI recorder. Playback To start playback, press the camera a button. The camera monitor turns off and pictures and movies are output to the HDMI device. Note that the camera volume controls have no effect on sounds played on the TV; use the television volume controls to adjust the volume.
Wireless Connections (Bluetooth®, Wireless LAN/Wi-Fi) Access wireless networks and connect to computers, smartphones, or tablets. For more information, visit: http://fujifilm-dsc.com/wifi/ Smartphones and Tablets: FUJIFILM Camera Remote Connect to the camera via Bluetooth or wireless LAN. N To establish a wireless connection to the camera, you will need to in- stall the latest version of the FUJIFILM Camera Remote app on your smartphone or tablet.
Wireless Connections SmartPhones and Tablets: Bluetooth® Pairing Use D CONNECTION SETTING > Bluetooth SETTINGS > PAIRING REGISTRATION to pair the camera with smartphones or tablets. Pairing offers a simple method for downloading photos from the camera. O • Photos are downloaded via a wireless connection. • Once pairing is complete, you will be able to synchronize the camera clock and location data with the smartphone or tablet (P 216).
Wireless Connections Copying Pictures to a Computer: PC AutoSave Install the latest version of FUJIFILM PC Autosave to your computer to upload pictures from the camera over wireless networks (Wi-Fi). FUJIFILM PC AutoSave For downloads and other information, visit: http://app.fujifilm-dsc.com/en/pc_autosave/ Computers: Wireless Connections You can upload pictures from the camera using the PC AUTO SAVE option in the playback menu.
Connecting to Computers via USB Connect the camera to a computer to download pictures or take pictures remotely. N Before downloading pictures or taking pictures remotely, connect the camera to a computer and check that it functions normally. 1 2 Turn the computer on. 3 4 Turn the camera off. Adjust settings according to whether you will be using the camera for tethered shooting (P 260), copying pictures to a computer (P 261), or creating JPEG copies of RAW pictures (P 262). Connect a USB cable.
5 6 Turn the camera on. Copy pictures to your computer. • Tethered shooting: During tethered shooting, you can copy pictures using tethered shooting software such as the FUJIFILM Tether Shooting Plug-in PRO. • Image transfer: Use MyFinePix Studio or applications provided with your operating system. • RAW conversion: Process RAW images using FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO. The power of the camera’s image processing engine is used for rapid processing.
Connecting to Computers via USB O • Turn the camera off before disconnecting the USB cable. • When connecting USB cables, be sure the connectors are fully in- serted in the correct orientation. Connect the camera directly to the computer; do not use a USB hub or keyboard. • 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.
Tethered Shooting: FUJIFILM X Acquire/FUJIFILM Tether Shooting Plug-in/Hyper-Utility Software HS-V5 CONNECTION SETTING • Before proceeding, select USB TETHER Bluetooth SETTINGS USB CARD READER NETWORK SETTING SHOOTING AUTO for D CONNECTION TETHER SHOOTING AUTO PC AUTO SAVEUSB SETTINGS USBCONNECTION TETHER SHOOTING FIXED PRINTER SETTING SETTING > PC CONNECTION MODE in WIRELESS TETHER SHOOTING FIXED PC CONNECTION MODE USB RAW CONV./BACKUP RESTORE GENERAL SETTINGS the camera menus.
Connecting to Computers via USB Copying Pictures to a Computer • Before copying pictures to a computer, select USB CARD READER for D CONNECTION SETTING > PC CONNECTION MODE. • The software that can be used to copy pictures varies with your computer operating system. CONNECTION SETTING Bluetooth SETTINGS USB CARD READER NETWORK SETTING TETHER SHOOTING AUTO PC AUTO SAVEUSB SETTINGS USBCONNECTION TETHER SHOOTING FIXED PRINTER SETTING WIRELESS TETHER SHOOTING FIXED PC CONNECTION MODE USB RAW CONV.
Connecting to Computers via USB Creating JPEG Copies of RAW Images: FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO • Before proceeding, select USB RAW CONV./BACKUP RESTORE for D CONNECTION SETTING > PC CONNECTION MODE in the camera menus. • FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO can be used to create JPEG copies of RAW images.
instax SHARE Printers Print pictures from your digital camera to instax SHARE printers. Establishing a Connection Select D CONNECTION SETTING > instax PRINTER CONNECTION SETTING 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. 2 Select C PLAY BACK MENU > instax PRINTER PRINT. The camera will connect to the printer. PRINTER PRINT instax-12345678 CONNECTING FUJIFILM-CAMERA-1234 CANCEL 3 Use the selector to display the picture you want to print, then press MENU/OK. PRINTER PRINT 100-0020 TRANSMIT instax-12345678 CANCEL N • Pictures taken with other cameras cannot be printed. • The area printed is smaller than the area visible in the LCD monitor.
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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-W126/NP-W126S: Additional high-capacity NP-W126/NP-W126S rechargeable batteries can be purchased as required.
Accessories from Fujifilm Teleconverters XF1.4X TC WR: Increases the focal length of the compatible lenses by about 1.4×. XF2X TC WR: Increases the focal length of the compatible lenses by about 2.0×. Mount adapters FUJIFILM M MOUNT ADAPTER: Allows the camera to be used with a wide selection of M-mount lenses. Body caps BCP-001: Cover the camera lens mount when no lens is attached. Eye cups EC-XH W/EC-XT L/EC-XT M/EC-XT S/EC-GFX: Attach viewfinder eyecups to prevent light leaking into the viewfinder window.
Accessories from Fujifilm Vertical battery grips VG-XT3: See “Vertical battery grips” (P 245). Hand grips MHG-XT3: Features an improved grip. Batteries and memory cards can be removed with the grip in place, and the grip is equipped with a rail for quick-shoe camera mounts. Leather cases BLC-XT3: This case combines practicality with the luxury of leather and comes with a cloth that can be used to wrap the camera before putting it in the case and on other occasions.
Software from Fujifilm The camera can be used with the following Fujifilm software. FUJIFILM Camera Remote Establish a wireless connection between your camera and a smartphone or tablet (P 254). http://app.fujifilm-dsc.com/en/camera_remote/ FUJIFILM PC AutoSave Download pictures from your camera over wireless networks (P 256). http://app.fujifilm-dsc.com/en/pc_autosave/ MyFinePix Studio Manage, view, print, and edit the many images downloaded from your digital camera (P 261). http://fujifilm-dsc.
Software from Fujifilm FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO When the camera is connected to a computer via USB, FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO can use the camera’s unique image processing engine to rapidly convert RAW files to high-quality JPEG images. http://fujifilm-x.com/x-stories/fujifilm-x-raw-studio-featuresusers-guide/ FUJIFILM X Acquire This application for Windows and mac OS lets you connect to the camera via USB or Wi-Fi and automatically download photos to a specified folder as they are taken. http://fujifilm-x.
For Your Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions • Read Instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. Instructions: The safety and operating instructions • Retain Instructions should be retained for future reference. Warnings: All warnings on the appliance and in the • Heed Warnings operating instructions should be adhered to. Instructions All operating and use instructions • Follow Instructions: should be followed.
Power Lines: An outside antenna system should not be locat- Damage Requiring Service: Unplug this video product from ed in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personlight or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power nel under the following conditions: lines or circuits.
For Your Safety WARNING Do not disassemble Do not touch internal parts WARNING Using a flash too close to a person’s eyes may cause visual impairment. Take particular care when photographing infants and young children. Do not remain in prolonged contact with hot surfaces.
CAUTION Do not cover or wrap the camera or the AC power adapter in a cloth or blanket. This can cause heat to build up and distort the casing or cause a fire. Do not use the plug if it is damaged or if it does not fit securely into the outlet. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock. When you are cleaning the camera or you do not plan to use the camera for an extended period, remove the battery and disconnect and unplug the AC power adapter.
For Your Safety AC Power Adapters Use only Fujifilm AC power adapters designated for use with this camera. Other adapters could damage the camera. • The AC power adapter is for indoor use only. • Be sure the DC plug is securely connected to the camera. • Turn the camera off before disconnecting the adapter. Disconnect the adapter by the plug, not the cable. • Do not use with other devices. • Do not disassemble. • Do not expose to high heat and humidity. • Do not subject to strong physical shocks.
NOTICES To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Please read the “Safety Notes” and make sure you understand them before using the camera. Perchlorate Material—special handling may apply. See: http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate For Customers in the U. S. A. Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Contains IC : 10293A-WMBNBM26A Contains FCC ID : COF-WMBNBM26A FCC Statement: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
For Your Safety For Customers in Canada CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) CAUTION: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Industry Canada statement: This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Technical Notes Wireless Network and Bluetooth Devices: Cautions This product complies with the following EU Directives: • Security: Wireless network and Bluetooth devices transmit data via radio and consequently their use requires great• RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU er attention to security than applies in the case of wired • RE Directive 2014/53/EU Hereby, FUJIFILM Corporation declares that the radio networks.
For Your Safety Be sure to read these notes before using the lens Safety Notes WARNING • 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.
Product Care To ensure continued enjoyment of the product, observe the following precautions. Camera body: 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.
Cleaning the Image Sensor Dust that cannot be removed using D USER SETTING > SENSOR CLEANING can be removed manually as described below. O 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. O Do not use a brush or blower brush. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the sensor. 2 Check whether the dust has been successfully removed. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 as necessary.
Firmware Updates Updates to product firmware may result in changes not described in the manual. For more information, visit: http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/software Checking the Firmware Version O The camera will only display the firmware version if a memory card is inserted. 1 2 Turn the camera off and check that a memory card is inserted. 3 Turn the camera off. Turn the camera on while pressing the DISP/BACK button.
Troubleshooting Consult the table below should you encounter problems using your camera. If you don’t find the solution here, contact your local Fujifilm distributor. Power and Battery Problem Solution • The battery is exhausted: Charge the battery or insert a fully-charged spare battery (P 31). The camera does not turn on. • The battery is inserted incorrectly: Reinsert in the correct orientation (P 34). • The battery-chamber cover is not latched: Latch the battery-chamber cover (P 34).
Problem Solution • Insert the battery (P 34). • Reinsert the battery in the correct orientation (P 34). Make sure that the charger is correctly plugged Charging does not start. • in (P 31). • Ensure that the plug adapter is correctly connected to the charger (P 31). Charging is slow. Charge the battery at room temperature. • There is dirt on the battery terminals: Clean the terminals with a soft, dry cloth (P 34).
Troubleshooting Shooting Problem Solution • The memory card is full: Insert a new memory card or delete pictures (P 36, 168). • The memory card is not formatted: Format the memory card in the camera (P 186). • There is dirt on the memory card contacts: Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth. No picture is taken when The memory card is damaged: Insert a new memory card • the shutter button is (P 36). pressed.
Problem Solution • The subject’s face is obscured by sunglasses, a hat, long hair, or other objects: Remove the obstructions (P 121). • The subject’s face occupies only a small area of the frame: Change the composition so that the subject’s face occupies a larger area of the frame (P 121). • The subject’s face is turned away from the camera: Ask the subject to face the camera (P 121). • The camera is tilted: Keep the camera level. • The subject’s face is poorly lit: Shoot in bright light.
Troubleshooting Problem Solution • The subject is not in range of the flash: Position the subject in The flash does not fully light the subject. range of the flash. • The flash window is obstructed: Hold the camera correctly. • Shutter speed is faster than the sync speed: Choose a slower shutter speed (P 60, 64, 298). Pictures are blurred. Pictures are mottled. • The lens is dirty: Clean the lens. • The lens is blocked: Keep objects away from the lens (P 47).
Playback Problem Pictures are grainy. Playback zoom is unavailable. No sound in movie playback. Solution The pictures were taken with a different make or model of camera. The pictures were created using RESIZE or with a different make or model of camera. • Playback volume is too low: Adjust playback volume (P 191). • The microphone was obstructed: Hold the camera correctly during recording. • The speaker is obstructed: Hold the camera correctly during playback. Selected pictures are not deleted.
Troubleshooting Connections Problem The monitor is blank. Both the TV and camera monitor are blank. No picture or sound on TV. The computer does not recognize the camera. Cannot transfer RAW or JPEG files to computer. Solution The camera is connected to a TV: Pictures will be displayed on the TV instead of in the camera monitor (P 252). The display mode selected with the VIEW MODE button is EVF ONLY + E: Put your eye to the viewfinder. Use the VIEW MODE button to choose another display mode (P 14).
Wireless Transfer For additional information on troubleshooting wireless connections, visit: http://digital-cameras.support.fujifilm.com/app?pid=x Problem Cannot connect to smartphone. The camera is slow to connect or upload pictures to the smartphone. Upload fails or is interrupted. Solution • The smartphone is too far away: Move the devices closer (P 254). • Nearby devices are causing radio interference: Move the cam- era and smartphone away from microwave ovens or cordless phones (P 254).
Troubleshooting Miscellaneous Problem Solution • Temporary camera malfunction: Remove and reinsert the battery (P 34). The battery is exhausted: Charge the battery or insert a The camera is unresponsive. • fully-charged spare battery (P 31). • The camera is connected to a wireless LAN: End the conThe camera does not function as expected. No sound. Pressing the Q button does not display the quick menu. nection. Remove and reinsert the battery (P 34).
Warning Messages and Displays The following warnings appear in the display. Warning Description Low battery. Charge the battery or insert a fully-charged i (red) spare battery. Battery exhausted. Charge the battery or insert a fulj (blinks red) ly-charged spare battery. The camera cannot focus. Use focus lock to focus on ans (displayed in red with other subject at the same distance, then recompose the red focus frame) picture.
Warning Messages and Displays Warning Description • The memory card is not formatted for use in the camera: Format the card. • The memory card contacts require cleaning or the memory card CARD ERROR PROTECTED CARD BUSY b MEMORY FULL WRITE ERROR FRAME NO. FULL is damaged: Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth. If the message is repeated, format the card. If the message persists, replace the card. • Incompatible memory card: Use a compatible card. • Camera malfunction: Contact a Fujifilm dealer.
Warning Messages and Displays Warning Description • The file is corrupt or was not created with the camera: The file cannot be viewed. READ ERROR • The memory card contacts require cleaning: Clean the con- tacts with a soft, dry cloth. If the message is repeated, format the card. If the message persists, replace the card. • Camera malfunction: Contact a Fujifilm dealer. An attempt was made to delete or rotate to a protected picPROTECTED FRAME ture. Remove protection and try again.
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.
Specifications System Model Product Number Effective pixels Image sensor Technical Notes 12 FUJIFILM X-T3 FF180003 Approx. 26.1 million 23.5 mm × 15.6 mm (APS-C), X-Trans CMOS sensor with primary color filter Storage media Fujifilm-recommended SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards Memory card slots Two SD memory card slots (UHS-II compliant) File system Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF), Exif 2.3, and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) File format • Still pictures: Exif 2.
Specifications System Shutter speed • MECHANICAL SHUTTER ⁃ Mode P: 4 s to ⁄ s ⁃ Mode A: 30 s to ⁄ s ⁃ Modes S and M: 15 min. to ⁄ s ⁃ Bulb: Max. 60 min. • ELECTRONIC SHUTTER ⁃ Mode P: 4 s to ⁄ s ⁃ Mode A: 30 s to ⁄ s ⁃ Modes S and M: 15 min. to ⁄ s ⁃ Bulb: Fixed at 1 s • E-FRONT CURTAIN SHUTTER, E-FRONT + MECHANICAL ⁃ Mode P: 4 s to ⁄ s ⁃ Mode A: 30 s to ⁄ s ⁃ Modes S and M: 15 min. to ⁄ s ⁃ Bulb: Max. 60 min.
System Focus • Mode: Single or continuous AF; manual focus with focus ring • Autofocus system: Intelligent hybrid AF (TTL contrast-detect/ phase-detection AF) with AF-assist illuminator • Focus-area selection: SINGLE POINT, ZONE, WIDE/TRACKING, ALL Auto, Custom 1, Custom 2, Custom 3, color temperature selection, direct sunlight, shade, daylight fluorescent, warm white fluorescent, cool white fluorescent, incandescent, underwater Self-timer Off, 2 sec., 10 sec.
Specifications Input/output terminals Microphone connector ⌀3.5 mm mini-stereo jack Headphone jack socket ⌀3.5 mm mini-stereo jack Remote release connector ⌀2.5 mm 3-pole mini jack Digital input/output USB connector (Type-C) USB3.1Gen1 HDMI output HDMI Micro connector (type D) Power supply/other Power supply NP-W126S rechargeable battery (supplied with camera) Battery life • Battery type: NP-W126S • Lens: XF35mmF1.
Power supply/other Camera size 132.5 mm × 92.8 mm × 58.8 mm (35.4 mm excluding projections, (W × H × D) measured at thinnest part)/5.22 in. × 3.65 in. × 2.31 in. (1.39 in.) Camera weight Approx. 489 g/17.2 oz., excluding battery, accessories, and memory card Shooting weight Approx. 539 g/19.0 oz.
Specifications BC-W126S/BC-W126 battery charger Rated input 100 V – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Input capacity • BC-W126S: 15 –20 VA • BC-W126: 13 –21 VA Rated output • BC-W126S: 8.4 V DC, 0.75 A • BC-W126: 8.4 V DC, 0.6 A Supported batteries NP-W126/NP-W126S rechargeable batteries Charging time Approx. 150 minutes (+20 °C/+68 °F) Operating 5 °C to +40 °C/+41 °F to +104 °F temperature Dimensions • BC-W126S: 65 mm × 91.5 mm × 31.2 mm/2.6 in. × 3.6 in. × 1.2 in.
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