BL00004844-202 DIGITAL CAMERA X-A3 Owner’s Manual Thank you for your purchase of this product. This manual describes how to use your FUJIFILM X-A3 digital camera. Be sure that you have read and understood its contents before using the camera. ■ Product website: http://fujifilm-x.
For Your Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. • Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. • Heed Warnings: All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. • Follow Instructions: All operating and use instructions should be followed.
For Your Safety Service Be sure to read these notes before use Servicing: Do not attempt to service this video product Safety Notes yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to • Make sure that you use your camera correctly. Read these qualified service personnel. safety notes and your Owner’s Manual carefully before use.
For Your Safety WARNING Do not touch any metal parts of the camera during a thunderstorm. This can cause an electric shock due to induced current from the lightning discharge. Do not use the battery except as specified. Load the battery as shown by the indicator. Do not heat, change or take apart the battery. Do not drop or subject the battery to impacts. Do not store the battery with metallic products. Any of these actions can cause the battery to burst or leak and cause fire or injury as a result.
For Your Safety ■ Storage The Battery and Power Supply Note: Check the type of battery used in your camera and Performance may be impaired if the battery is left unused for extended periods when fully charged. Run the battery read the appropriate sections. flat before storing it. The following describes the proper use of batteries and how to prolong their life.
For Your Safety Liquid Crystal In the event that the display is damaged, care should be taken to avoid contact with liquid crystal. Take the urgent action indicated should any of the following situations arise: • If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin, clean the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly with soap and running water. • If liquid crystal enters your eyes, flush the affected eye with clean water for at least 15 minutes and then seek medical assistance.
For Your Safety For Customers in the U. S. A. Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Radiation Exposure Statement: This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government.
For Your Safety Be sure to read these notes before use Safety Notes Thank you for your purchase of this product. For repair, inspection, and internal testing, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. • Make sure that you use the lens correctly. Read these safety notes and the camera Owner’s Manual carefully before use. • After reading these safety notes, store them in a safe place.
For Your Safety European Union regulatory notice This product complies with the following EU Directives: • RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU • R & TTE Directive 1999/5/EC Wireless Network Devices: Cautions • This device operates on the same frequency as commercial, educational, and medical devices and wireless transmitters.
About This Manual Before using the camera, read this manual and the warnings in “For Your Safety” (P ii). For information on specific topics, consult the sources below. Table of Contents ................................................. P xii The “Table of Contents” gives an overview of the entire manual. The principal camera operations are listed here. Troubleshooting ................................................P ................................................
Product Care Camera body: For continued enjoyment of your camera, use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camera body after each use. Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals, which could discolor or deform the leather on the camera body. Any liquid on the camera should be removed immediately with a soft, dry cloth. Use a blower to remove dust from the monitor, taking care to avoid scratches, and then gently wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
Table of Contents For Your Safety .....................................................................................ii IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.........................................ii Safety Notes .......................................................................................iii NOTICES ...............................................................................................vi Safety Notes .....................................................................................
Table of Contents Basic Movie Recording and Playback Recording Movies............................................................................ 36 Viewing Movies ................................................................................ 37 The Q (Quick Menu) Button Using the Q Button ......................................................................... 38 The Quick Menu Display ............................................................. 38 Viewing and Changing Settings ......................
Table of Contents Recording Pictures in RAW Format ......................................... 78 Creating JPEG Copies of RAW Pictures .................................. 79 Using a Mount Adapter ................................................................ 80 Mount Adapter Settings.............................................................. 80 Choosing a Focal Length ......................................................... 80 Distortion Correction ........................................................
Table of Contents Using the Menus: Playback Mode............................................ 93 Playback Menu Options .............................................................. 93 r WIRELESS COMMUNICATION ........................................... 93 j RAW CONVERSION ............................................................... 93 A ERASE ........................................................................................ 93 G CROP..................................................................
Table of Contents xvi Connections Technical Notes Wireless Transfer (FUJIFILM Camera Remote/FUJIFILM PC AutoSave) .....110 Wireless Connections: Smartphones ...................................110 Wireless Connections: Computers ........................................110 Viewing Pictures on a Computer (MyFinePix Studio/RAW FILE CONVERTER)........................111 Windows ..........................................................................................111 Macintosh ............................
Before You Begin Symbols and Conventions Menus and other text in the displays are shown in bold. In the illustrations in this manual, displays may be simplified for explanatory purposes. Illustrations are for explanatory purposes only; drawings may be simplified, while photographs are not necessarily taken with the model of camera described in this manual. Before You Begin The following symbols are used in this manual: Q This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation.
Parts of the Camera For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item. A B C D E F G H I J K Shutter button ................................................ 29 Main command dial .......................................... 4 Mode dial ........................................................ 41 Hot shoe...................................................75, 122 Flash ............................................................... 75 Strap eyelet .........................................
Parts of the Camera a (playback) button..................................... 31 Indicator lamp................................................... 5 t(movie recording) button ........................... 36 MENU/OK button ............................... see below X (control lock) button (press and hold) ............................................................ see below h Selector ............................................... see below i Q (quick menu) button....................................
Parts of the Camera The Main Command and Sub-Command Dials The roles played by the main and sub-command dials vary as shown below.
Parts of the Camera The Indicator Lamp The indicator lamp shows camera status as follows: Indicator lamp Indicator lamp Glows green Camera status Focus locked. Blur, focus, or exposure warning. Blinks green Picture can be taken. Recording pictures. Additional picBlinks green and orange tures can be taken. Recording pictures. No additional Glows orange pictures can be taken at this time. Flash charging; flash will not fire Blinks orange when picture is taken. Blinks red Lens or memory error.
Parts of the Camera Camera Displays The following types of indicator may be displayed during shooting and playback. In the description that follows, all available indicators are shown for illustrative purposes; the indicators actually displayed vary with camera settings.
Parts of the Camera O Dynamic range .................................................88 P Control lock.........................................................3 Q Sound and flash indicator .................................99 R Histogram.........................................................27 S Distance indicator .............................................55 T Battery level .....................................................21 U Sensitivity.........................................................
Parts of the Camera ■ Playback 12/31/2050 10:00 AM 1/4000 A Date and time ...................................................22 B Intelligent face detection indicator ...................86 C Red-eye removal indicator................................96 D Advanced filter .................................................44 E Location data ..................................................105 F Protected image ...............................................95 G Sound and flash indicator .....................
Lenses The camera can be used with lenses for the FUJIFILM X-mount and the other accessories listed from page 119. Parts of the Lens Before You Begin Removing the Caps Remove the caps as shown. Attaching the Hood When attached, lens hoods reduce glare and protect the front lens element.
Lenses Lenses with Aperture Rings At settings other than A, you can adjust aperture by rotating the lens aperture ring (exposure modes A and M). Aperture ring A 16 11 8 5.6 4 2.8 Lenses with O.I.S. Switches If the lens supports optical image stabilization (O.I.S.), the image stabilization mode can be chosen in the camera menus. To activate image stabilization, slide the O.I.S. switch to ON. A 16 11 8 5.
Lenses Manual Focus Lenses Slide the focus ring to the front for autofocus. Distance indicator Q The camera does not display the focus distance when the lens is in manual focus mode. Before You Begin For manual focus (P 55), slide the focus ring to the back and rotate it while checking the results in the camera display. The focus distance and depthof-field indicators can be used to assist manual focus. Note that manual focus may not be available in all shooting modes.
First Steps Attaching the Strap Attach the strap to the two strap eyelets as shown below. Q To avoid dropping the camera, be sure the strap is correctly secured.
Attaching a Lens Lenses attach as described below. Q Care is required to prevent dust entering the camera while attaching and removing lenses. 1 Remove the body and rear caps. Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens. Lens release button First Steps Removing Lenses To remove the lens, turn the camera off, then press the lens release button and rotate the lens as shown.
Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card The camera has no internal memory; instead, pictures are stored on optional SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards (sold separately). Insert the battery and memory card as described below. 1 Open the battery-chamber cover. Slide the battery-chamber latch as shown and open the battery-chamber cover. 2 Insert the battery. Using the battery to keep the battery latch pressed to one side, insert the battery contacts first in the direction shown by the arrow.
Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card 3 Insert the memory card. Click Q Be sure card is in the correct orientation; do not insert at an angle or use force. Q SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards can be locked, making it impossible to format the card or to Write-protect switch record or delete images. Before inserting a memory card, slide the writeprotect switch to the unlocked position. 4 Close the battery-chamber cover.
Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Removing the Battery and Memory Card Before removing the battery or memory card, turn the camera off and open the battery-chamber cover. To remove the battery, press the battery latch to the side, and slide the battery out of the camera as shown. Battery latch Q The battery may become hot when used in hightemperature environments. Observe caution when removing the battery. To remove the memory card, press it in and release it slowly.
Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card ■ Compatible Memory Cards FUJIFILM and SanDisk SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards have been approved for use in the camera. A complete list of approved memory cards is available at http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_ cameras/compatibility/. Operation is not guaranteed with other cards. The camera can not be used with xD-Picture Cards or MultiMediaCard (MMC) devices.
Charging the Battery The battery is not charged at shipment. Turn the camera off and charge the battery before use. The camera charges the battery internally. • The camera uses an NP-W126S rechargeable battery. • See the specifications (P 140) for charging times. 1 Attach the plug adapter to the AC power adapter. Attach the plug adapter as shown, making sure that it is fully inserted and clicks into place on the AC power adapter terminals. 2 Charge the battery.
Charging the Battery Charge Status The indicator lamp shows battery charge status as follows: Battery status Battery charging. Charging complete. Battery fault. Q The battery will not charge while the camera is on. Q Remove dirt from the battery terminals with a clean, dry cloth. Failure to observe this precaution could prevent the battery from charging. Q Do not affix stickers or other objects to the battery.
Charging the Battery Charging via a Computer The battery can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer. Connect the supplied USB cable as shown, making sure the connectors are fully inserted. Connect to camera Micro USB (Micro-B) connector Q The battery will not charge while the camera is on. Q Connect the camera directly to the computer; do not use a USB hub or keyboard.
Turning the Camera on and Off Rotate the ON/OFF switch to ON to turn the camera on. Select OFF to turn the camera off. Q Fingerprints and other marks on the lens can affect pictures and the view through the lens in the camera display. Keep the lens clean. First Steps R Press the a button to start playback. Press the shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode.
Basic Setup A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Choose a language. Highlight a language and press MENU/OK. R Press DISP/BACK to skip the current step. Any steps you skip will be displayed the next time the camera is turned on. 2 Set the date and time. DATE/TIME NOT SET 2018 Y Y .MM.DD 2017 2016 2015 2014 AM SET NO Press the selector left or right to highlight the year, month, day, hour, or minute and press up or down to change.
Basic Setup Changing Basic Settings To change the language or reset the clock: 1 Display the desired option. Display the setup menu and select Q a to change the language or F DATE/TIME to reset the clock (P 98). To choose a language, highlight the desired option and 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, then press MENU/OK once the clock has been set to your satisfaction.
Touch Screen Mode Touch controls can be used for such operations as choosing the focus area and taking Touchscreen mode indicator photographs. The operation performed can be selected by tapping the touchscreen mode indicator in the display to cycle through the following options: 12000 Mode TOUCH SHOOTING Description Tap your subject in the display to focus and release the shutter.
The DISP/BACK Button Press DISP/BACK to cycle through display modes as follows: ■ Playback Standard Information off 12/31/2050 10:00 AM 5.6 +21/3 First Steps 1/4000 400 12/31/2050 10:00 AM ■ Shooting Standard Information off 12/31/2050 10:00 AM 1/4000 5.6 400 FAVORITES +21/3 NEXT Favorites Info display 1 400 LENS FOCAL LENGTH COLOR SPACE LENS MODULATION OPT. S.S 1/4000 F 5.6 ISO 400 23.0mm F5.6 23.
The DISP/BACK Button ■ Customizing the Standard Display To choose the items shown in the standard display: 1 Display standard indicators. Press the DISP/BACK button to display standard indicators. 2 Select DISP. CUSTOM SETTING. Select A SCREEN SET-UP > DISP. CUSTOM SETTING in the setup menu. 3 Choose items. Highlight items and press MENU/OK to select or deselect.
The DISP/BACK Button Histograms Histograms show the distribution of tones in the image. Brightness is shown by the horizontal axis, the number of pixels by the vertical axis. Shadows Highlights Optimal exposure: Pixels are distributed in an even curve throughout the tone range. No. of pixels Pixel brightness Underexposed: Pixels are clustered on the left side of the graph. First Steps Overexposed: Pixels are clustered on the right side of the graph.
Basic Photography and Playback Taking Photographs This section explains basic photography. 1 Select S mode. Rotate the mode dial to S (ADVANCED SR AUTO). The following information will be displayed in the LCD monitor. Scene Icon The camera automatically selects the appropriate scene. The u Icon In S mode, the camera continuously adjusts focus and searches for eyes, increasing the drain on the battery; in addition, the sound of the camera focusing may be audible. u is displayed in the LCD monitor.
Taking Photographs 2 Ready the camera. 4 Focus. Hold the camera steady with both hands and brace your elbows against your sides. Shaking or unsteady hands can blur your shots. Frame the picture with your subject in the center of the display and press the shutter button halfway to focus. R If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator may light (P 87). If the camera is able to focus, it will beep twice and focus area will glow green.
Taking Photographs Touch Zoom Touch controls can be used for digital zoom, regardless of the mode selected for K TOUCH SCREEN MODE in the shooting menu. 1 Select ON for M TOUCH ZOOM in the shooting menu. 2 Use pinch-out and pinch-in gestures (P 34) to zoom in and out using digital zoom. R Regardless of where you place your fingers, the camera will zoom in on and out from the center of the frame. R The camera will focus on the area selected for G AUTOFOCUS SETTING > FOCUS AREA.
Viewing Pictures Viewing Pictures Full Frame Pictures can be viewed in the LCD monitor. When taking important pictures, take a test shot and check the results. To view pictures full frame, press a. 100-0001 R 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. Zooming in on the Focus Point Press the center of the sub-command dial to zoom in on the focus point.
Viewing Pictures Playback Zoom Rotate the sub-command dial to zoom in or out on pictures in full-frame playback. 100-0001 Zoom indicator 32 R To display multiple images, rotate the sub-command dial left when a picture is displayed full frame. When the picture is zoomed in, the selector can be used to view areas of the image not currently visible in the display. To exit zoom, press DISP/BACK, MENU/OK, or the center of the sub-command dial.
Viewing Pictures Multi-Frame Playback To view multiple images, rotate the sub-comand dial left when a picture is displayed full frame. Use the sub-command dial to choose the number of images displayed. Rotate the sub-command dial left to view more images. 100-0001 Use the selector to highlight images and press MENU/OK to view the highlighted image full frame. In the nine- and hundred-frame displays, press the selector up or down to view more pictures.
Viewing Pictures Playback Touch Controls When ON is selected for K TOUCH SCREEN SETTING in the setup menu, touch controls can be used for the following playback operations: • Swipe: Swipe a finger across the display to view other images. • Double-tap: Tap the display twice to zoom in on the selected area. • Pinch-out: Place two fingers on the display and spread them apart to zoom in. • Drag: View other areas of the image during playback zoom.
Deleting Pictures To delete individual pictures, multiple selected pictures, or all pictures, press the selector up (b), and choose from the options below. Note that deleted pictures can not be recovered. Copy important pictures to a computer or other storage device before proceeding.
Basic Movie Recording and Playback Recording Movies The camera can be used to record short high-definition movies. Sound is recorded in stereo via the built-in microphone; do not cover the microphone during recording. R Touch zoom (P 30) is not available during movie re1 Press t to start recording. Recording indicator Time remaining 2 To end recording, press the t button again. Recording ends automatically when the movie reaches maximum length or memory is full.
Viewing Movies During playback, movies are displayed as shown at right. The following operations can be performed while a movie is displayed: 12/31/2050 10:00 AM Operation Description Press the selector down to start playback. Press again to pause. While playback is Start/pause playback paused, you can press the selector left or right to rewind or advance one frame Movie icon at a time. End playback Press the selector up to end playback.
The Q (Quick Menu) Button Using the Q Button Press Q for quick access to selected options. The Quick Menu Display At default settings, the quick menu contains the following items. WHITE BALANCE P 400 3:2 F SET A B C D E F G H A SHOOTING MODE ................................... 41 N ISO ........................................................... 71 U DYNAMIC RANGE.................................... 88 D WHITE BALANCE .................................... 62 h NOISE REDUCTION ...........................
Using the Q Button Editing the Quick Menu To choose the items displayed in the quick menu: 1 Press and hold the Q button during shooting. WHITE BALANCE SET END 2 The current quick menu will be displayed; use the selector to highlight the item you wish to change and press MENU/OK.
The Fn (Function) Button Using the Function Button The role played by the Fn button can be selected using the h BUTTON SETTING > FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING option in the setup menu.
More on Photography and Playback Choose a shooting mode according to the scene or type of subject. To choose a shooting mode, rotate the mode dial to the desired setting. The following modes are available: P: Aperture and shutter speed can be adjusted using program shift (P 50). S, A, M: Select for full control over camera settings, including aperture (M and A) and/or shutter speed (M and S) (P 51, 52, 53). S (ADVANCED SR AUTO): The camera automatically optimizes settings to the scene (P 42).
Shooting Mode S ADVANCED SR AUTO When the mode dial is rotated to S, the camera automatically optimizes settings to suit the scene. The scene is shown by an icon in the display. • a (c) AUTO • d (a) PORTRAIT • c (cc) LANDSCAPE • d (cd) NIGHT • e (ce) MACRO • dd (ad) NIGHT PORTRAIT • g (b) BACKLIT PORTRAIT R The scenes in parentheses are selected if the camera detects that the subject is moving. Q The mode selected may vary with shooting conditions.
Shooting Mode R A Adv. MODE supports exposure compensation (P 73) and program shift (P 50). 1 Press MENU/OK while the mode description is displayed. R If the view through the lens is displayed in the LCD monitor, press MENU/OK and select A Adv. MODE in the shooting menu. ADVANCED FILTER Take special images with checking effects by various filters. ANOTHER Adv. MODE 2 Highlight Y ADVANCED FILTER (P 44), u PANORAMA (P 45), or j MULTI- ADVANCED FILTER PLE EXPOSURE (P 47) and press MENU/OK.
Shooting Mode ■ Y ADVANCED FILTER Take photos with filter effects. Choose from the following filters. Filter G TOY CAMERA H MINIATURE I POP COLOR J HIGH-KEY Z LOW-KEY K DYNAMIC TONE E FISH-EYE X SOFT FOCUS L CROSS SCREEN u PARTIAL COLOR (RED) v PARTIAL COLOR (ORANGE) w PARTIAL COLOR (YELLOW) x PARTIAL COLOR (GREEN) y PARTIAL COLOR (BLUE) z PARTIAL COLOR (PURPLE) Description Choose for a retro toy camera effect. The tops and bottoms of pictures are blurred for a diorama effect.
Shooting Mode 1 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. 2 Press the selector right to view a choice of pan directions. Highlight a pan direction and press MENU/OK. 3 Press the shutter button all the way down to start recording. There is no need to keep the shutter button pressed during recording. 4 Pan the camera in the direction shown by the arrow.
Shooting Mode Q Panoramas are created from multiple frames; exposure for the entire panorama is determined by the first frame. The camera may in some cases record an greater or lesser angle than selected or be unable to stitch the frames together perfectly. The last part of the panorama may not be recorded if shooting ends before the panorama is complete. Q Shooting may be interrupted if the camera is panned too quickly or too slowly.
Shooting Mode + 1 Take the first shot. 2 Press MENU/OK. The first shot will be shown superimposed on the view through the lens as a guide to taking the second shot. R To return to Step 1 and retake the first shot, press the selector left. To save the first shot and exit without creating a multiple exposure, press DISP/BACK. More on Photography and Playback ■ j MULTIPLE EXPOSURE Create a photograph that combines two exposures. 3 Take the second shot.
Shooting Mode SP SCENE POSITION /h /h/M/N/O The camera offers a choice of “scenes,” each adapted to particular shooting conditions or a specific type of subject. The following scenes can be selected directly using the mode dial: Scene Description Choose for a smooth skin effect when shooting portraits. h PORTRAIT ENHANCER (Z (Z) R If ON is selected for K TOUCH SCREEN SETTING, you can choose the portrait enhancement level using touch controls (P 24).
Shooting Mode Description Choose for portraits. Choose this mode for slow shutter speeds when shooting at night. Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework. Choose this mode to record the vivid colors in sunrises and sunsets. Choose for crisp, clear shots that capture the brightness of scenes dominated by shining white snow. Choose for crisp, clear shots that capture the brightness of sunlit beaches. Capture indoor background lighting under low-light conditions.
Shooting Mode Program AE (P) In this mode, the camera adjusts shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure. P 4000 5.6 400 Program Shift Rotate the sub-command dial to choose the desired combination of shutter speed and aperture (program shift). The new values for shutter speed and aperture are shown in yellow. Program shift is not available if the attached flash supports TTL auto, or if an auto option is selected for U DYNAMIC RANGE in the shooting menu (P 88).
Shooting Mode R For information on the roles of the main and sub-command dials, see page 4. Q If the correct exposure can not be achieved at the selected shutter speed, aperture will be displayed in red when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Adjust shutter speed until the correct exposure is achieved. S 2000 5.6 400 Long Time-Exposures Shutter speeds of 1 s or slower are referred to as “long time-exposures”.
Shooting Mode Aperture-Priority AE (A) In this mode, you choose the aperture by rotating the sub-command dial, while the camera adjusts shutter speed for optimal exposure. R For information on the roles of the main and sub-command dials, see page 4. Q If the correct exposure can not be achieved at the selected aperture, the shutter speed will be displayed in red when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Adjust aperture until the correct exposure is achieved. A 4000 5.
Shooting Mode R For information on the roles of the main and sub-command dials, see page 4. R The manual exposure display includes an exposure indicator that shows the amount the picture would be under- or over-exposed at current settings. 01 0.5 M 1.0 1.5 2.0 3.0 5.0 2000 5.6 10 400 Exposure Preview To preview exposure in the LCD monitor, select ON for A SCREEN SET-UP > PREVIEW EXP. IN MANUAL MODE.
Shooting Mode Custom Mode (C) In P, S, A, and M modes, the K CUSTOM SET option in the shooting menu can be used to save current camera and menu settings. These settings are recalled whenever the mode dial is rotated to C (custom mode).
Focus Mode Reduce focus distance Increase focus distance Focus distance (white line) Manual focus mode icon 01 0.5 M 1.0 1.5 4000 5.6 2.0 3.0 5 5.0 10 400 Manual focus indicator 1.0 1.5 2.0 3.0 More on Photography and Playback Use the focus mode selector to choose how the camera focuses (note that regardless of the option selected, manual focus will be used when the lens is in manual focus mode). • S (single AF): Focus locks while the shutter button is pressed halfway.
Focus Mode R The camera can show focus distance in meters or feet. Use the A SCREEN SET-UP > FOCUS SCALE UNITS option in the setup menu (P 101) to choose the units used. R If ON is selected for G AUTOFOCUS SETTING > PRE-AF in the shooting menu (P 87), focus will be adjusted continuously in modes S and C even when the shutter button is not pressed. ■ The Focus Indicator The focus indicator turns green when the subject is in focus and blinks white when the camera is unable to focus.
Focus Mode More on Photography and Playback Autofocus Options (AF Mode) Use the G AUTOFOCUS SETTING > AF MODE option in the shooting menu to choose the AF mode for focus modes S and C. • r SINGLE POINT: The camera focuses on the subject in the selected focus point. Use for pin-point focus on a selected subject. • y ZONE: The camera focuses on the subject in the selected focus zone. Focus zones include multiple focus points (5 × 3, 5 × 5, or 3 × 3), making it easier to focus on subjects that are in motion.
Focus Mode Focus-Point Selection Choose a focus point for autofocus. The procedure for selecting the focus point varies with the option chosen for AF mode (P 57). R Focus-area selection can also be accessed using the G AUTOFOCUS SETTING option in the shooting menu (P 85). R Focus-area selection can also be used to choose the focus point for manual focus and focus zoom. ■ Single Point AF Press the selector up (AF) to display the focus points (“”) and focus frame.
Focus Mode Focus zone To choose the number of focus frames in the zone, rotate the subcommand dial. Rotate the dial right to cycle through zone sizes in the order 5 × 5, 3 × 3, 5 × 3, 5 × 5…, left to cycle through zone sizes in reverse order, or press the center of the dial to select a zone size of 5 × 3. Press MENU/OK to put your selection into effect. ■ Tracking (Focus Mode C Only) Press the selector up (AF) to display the focus frame.
Focus/Exposure Lock To compose photographs with off-center subjects: 1 Focus: Position the subject in the focus frame and press the shutter button halfway to lock focus and exposure. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter button is pressed halfway (AF/AE lock). P R If AE-LOCK, AF-LOCK, or AE/AF LOCK is assigned to the Fn button, the focus and/or exposure will lock while the Fn button is pressed and remain locked even when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
Focus/Exposure Lock More on Photography and Playback 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.
White Balance For natural colors, press the selector right (WB) to display the following options, then use the selector to highlight an option that matches the light source and press MENU/OK. The dialog shown at bottom right will be displayed; use the selector to fine-tune white balance or press DISP/BACK to exit without fine-tuning. Option Description Option Description AUTO White balance adjusted automatically. k Use under “daylight” fluorescent lights. h Measure a value for white balance (P 63).
White Balance k: Color Temperature Color temperature is an objective measure of the color of a light source, expressed in Kelvin (K). Light sources with a color temperature close to that of direct sunlight appear white; light sources with a lower color temperature have a yellow or red cast, while those with a higher color temperature are tinged with blue.
Burst Mode and Bracketing To access burst shooting and bracketing options, press the selector down when the camera is in shooting mode. The options available vary with the shooting mode.
Burst Mode and Bracketing 1 Press the selector down (I) when the camera is in shooting mode. 2 Press the selector up or down to choose I, and press left or right to choose from frame rates of J (high) or O (low). Press MENU/OK to proceed when settings are complete. 3 Press the shutter button halfway to focus. 4 Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to start shooting. Shooting ends when the shutter button is released, the selected number of pictures has been taken, or the memory card is full.
Burst Mode and Bracketing Bracketing Automatically vary settings over a series of pictures. 1 Press the selector down (I) when the camera is in shooting mode, and then press the selector up or down to highlight one of the following: Option Description Press the selector left or right to highlight a bracketing amount.
Using the Self-Timer Option Description The shutter is released two or ten seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Press the shutR 2 SEC ter button halfway to focus, then press it the rest of the way down to start the timer. The display in the monitor shows the number of seconds remaining until the timer is released; immediately before the shutter is released, the self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will blink (if the two-second timer is selected, the lamp will blink as the timer counts down).
Using the Self-Timer Option Description The camera starts the timer when it detects the selected number of portrait subjects. Highlight the desired number of subjects (1 to 4) and press MENU/OK (the number of subjects is ing GROUP dicated by h icons in the shooting display). The timer starts only when the selected number of subjects is in the frame; the shutter is released two seconds later. OFF Self-timer off. To stop the timer before the picture is taken, press DISP/BACK.
Interval Timer Photography 1 Press MENU/OK in shooting mode to display the shooting menu. Press the selector up or down to highlight o INTERVAL TIMER SHOOTING 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 2 1 0h01 m 00s 001 24 23 END 3 Use the selector to choose the starting time and then press MENU/OK. Shooting will start automatically.
Self-Portraits (SELFIE) To shoot a self-portrait, rotate the LCD monitor as shown. 70 R Rotating the LCD monitor 180° automatically sets G AUTOFOCUS SETTING > FACE/EYE DETECTION SETTING to FACE ON/EYE AUTO (P 86). The LCD monitor shows a mirror image of the view through the lens, and you can release the shutter by pressing the center of the sub-command dial. Regardless of the option selected for A SCREEN SETUP > IMAGE DISP., pictures will be displayed for 1.5 seconds after shooting (P 100).
Sensitivity 1 Press MENU/OK in shooting mode to display the shooting menu. Press the selector up or down to highlight N ISO and press MENU/OK. 2 Press the selector up or down to highlight the desired option and press MENU/OK to select. R Sensitivity is not reset when the camera is turned off. R L (100) is reset to ISO 200 and H (12800) and H (25600) are reset to ISO 6400 when RAW, FINE+RAW, or NORMAL+RAW is selected for image quality (P 87).
Sensitivity ■ AUTO The following options are available when AUTO1, AUTO2, or AUTO3 is selected: Option DEFAULT SENSITIVITY MAX. SENSITIVITY MIN. SHUTTER SPEED Default 200 800 (AUTO1 (AUTO1)) 1600 (AUTO2 (AUTO2)) 3200 (AUTO3 (AUTO3)) 1/60 The camera automatically chooses a sensitivity between the default and maximum values. Sensitivity is only raised above the default value if the shutter speed required for optimal exposure would be slower than the value selected for MIN. SHUTTER SPEED.
Exposure Compensation P 4000 5.6 400 Exposure compensation indicator Rotate the dial right to choose higher values and increase exposure Rotate the dial left to choose lower values and reduce exposure Exposure Value (EV) The exposure value is determined by the sensitivity of the image sensor and the amount of light to which the sensor is exposed. Doubling the amount increases EV by one, while halving it reduces EV by one.
Metering Choose how the camera meters exposure. 1 Press MENU/OK in shooting mode to display the shooting menu. Press the selector up or down to highlight C PHOTOMETRY and press MENU/OK. 2 Press the selector up or down to highlight the desired option and press MENU/OK to select. Mode o (MULTI) p (SPOT) q (AVERAGE) Description The camera instantly determines exposure based on an analysis of composition, color, and brightness distribution. Recommended in most situations.
Using the Flash 1 Slide the N (flash pop-up) switch to raise the flash. Q The flash may contact accessories mounted on the hot shoe. If necessary, remove accessories before raising the flash. 2 Select p FLASH SET-UP > FLASH MODE in the shooting menu. The options shown below will be displayed; press the selector up or down to highlight an option and press MENU/OK to select.
Using the Flash Q Depending on the distance to the subject, some lenses may cast shadows in photos taken with the flash. R Lowering the flash turns the flash off (P) and prevents it firing even when the subject is poorly lit; use of a tripod is recommended. Lower the flash where flash photography is prohibited or to capture natural lighting under dim light. We also recommend that you lower the flash when the camera is off.
Film Simulation 1 Press MENU/OK in shooting mode to display the shooting menu. Press the selector up or down to highlight P FILM SIMULATION and press MENU/OK. 2 Press the selector up or down to highlight one of the following options and press MENU/OK to select. Option c (PROVIA/STANDARD) > (Velvia/VIVID) Description Standard color reproduction. Suited to a wide range of subjects, from portraits to landscapes. A high-contrast palette of saturated colors, suited to nature photos.
Recording Pictures in RAW Format To record raw, unprocessed data from the camera image sensor, select a RAW option for image quality in the shooting menu as described below. JPEG copies of RAW images can be created using the j RAW CONVERSION option in the playback menu, or RAW images can be viewed on a computer using the RAW FILE CONVERTER application (P 111). 1 Press MENU/OK in shooting mode to display the shooting menu. Press the selector up or down to highlight T IMAGE QUALITY and press MENU/OK.
Recording Pictures in RAW Format 1 Press MENU/OK during playback to display the playback menu, then press the selector up or down to highlight j RAW CONVERSION and press MENU/OK to display the settings listed in the table at right. R These options can also be displayed by pressing Q button during playback. 2 Press the selector up or RAW CONVERSION REFLECT SHOOTING COND.
Using a Mount Adapter When M-mount lenses are attached using an optional FUJIFILM M MOUNT ADAPTER, the camera processes pictures as they are taken to maintain image quality and correct for a variety of effects. R Attaching a mount adapter enables m SHOOT WITHOUT LENS (P 89) and hides the distance indicator in the standard display. R Before checking focus, set the focus mode selector to M (P 55).
Using a Mount Adapter NEXT SET To use color shading correction, follow the steps below. 1 Rotate the sub-command dial to choose a corner. The selected corner is indicated by a triangle. 2 Use the selector to adjust shading until there is no visible difference in color between the selected corner and the center of the image. Press the selector left or right to adjust colors on the cyan–red axis, up or down to adjust colors on the blue– yellow axis.
PhotoBook Assist Create books from your favorite photos. Creating a PhotoBook 1 Select NEW BOOK for m PHOTOBOOK ASSIST in the playback menu (P 96): R Neither photographs a or smaller nor movies can be selected for photobooks. R The first picture selected becomes the cover image. Press the selector down to select a different image for the cover. 2 Scroll through the images and press the selector up to select or deselect. To display the current image on the cover, press the selector down.
PhotoBook Assist Editing and Deleting Photobooks Display the photobook and press MENU/OK. The following options will be displayed; select the desired option and follow the on-screen instructions. • EDIT: Edit the book as described in “Creating a PhotoBook” (P 82). • ERASE: Delete the book. More on Photography and Playback 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.
Menus Using the Menus: Shooting Mode The shooting menu is used to adjust settings for a wide range of shooting conditions. To display the shooting menu, press MENU/OK in shooting mode. Highlight items and press the selector right to view options, then highlight an option and press MENU/OK. Press DISP/BACK to exit when settings are complete.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode G AUTOFOCUS SETTING Adjust autofocus settings. Option FOCUS AREA AF MODE RELEASE/FOCUS PRIORITY AF+MF Description Choose the focus area (P 58). Choose the AF mode for focus modes S and C (P 57). Choose how the camera focuses in focus mode AF-S or AF-C. • RELEASE: Shutter response is prioritized over focus. Pictures can be taken when the camera is not in focus. • FOCUS: Focus is prioritized over shutter response. Pictures can be only taken when the camera is in focus.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode G AUTOFOCUS SETTING (Continued) Option Description 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. Faces can be detected with the camera in vertical or horizontal orientation; if a face is detected, it will be indicated by a green border.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode G AUTOFOCUS SETTING (Continued) Option PRE-AF AF ILLUMINATOR Description If ON is selected, the camera will continue to adjust focus even when the shutter button is not pressed halfway. Note that this increases the drain on the battery. If ON is selected, the AF-assist illuminator will light to assist autofocus. R The AF-assist illuminator turns off automatically when OFF is selected for o SOUND & FLASH in the setup menu.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode U DYNAMIC RANGE Control contrast. Choose lower values to increase contrast when shooting indoors or under overcast skies, higher values to reduce loss of detail in highlights and shadows when photographing high-contrast scenes.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode s SHADOW TONE Adjust the appearance of shadows. h NOISE REDUCTION Reduce noise in pictures taken at high sensitivities. K LONG EXPOSURE NR Select ON to reduce mottling in long time-exposures (P 51, 53). K CUSTOM SET Save settings for P, S, A, and M mode (P 54). K TOUCH SCREEN MODE Choose whether touch controls can be used to select the focus area or release the shutter (P 24). M TOUCH ZOOM Enable touch digital zoom (P 30).
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode v INTERLOCK SPOT AE & FOCUS AREA Select ON to meter the current focus frame when SINGLE POINT is selected for AUTOFOCUS SETTING > AF MODE and SPOT is selected for PHOTOMETRY. p FLASH SET-UP Adjust flash settings. Option FLASH MODE Description Choose a flash mode (P 75). Adjust flash brightness. Choose from values between +2 EV and –2 EV. Note that the desired results may FLASH COMPENSATION not be achieved depending on shooting conditions and the distance to the subject.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode L IS MODE Choose from the following image stabilization options: Option Description L CONTINUOUS + MOTION Image stabilization on. If + MOTION is selected, the camera will adjust shutter speed to reduce motion blur when a moving objects are detected. l CONTINUOUS M SHOOTING + MOTION As above, except that image stabilization is performed only when the shutter button is pressed halfway (focus mode C only) or the shutter is released.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode x SHUTTER TYPE Choose the shutter type. Choose the electronic shutter to mute the shutter sound. Option t MECHANICAL SHUTTER s ELECTRONIC SHUTTER t MECHANICAL + s ELECTRONIC Description Take pictures with the mechanical shutter. Take pictures with the electronic shutter. The camera chooses the shutter type according to shooting conditions.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode To display the playback menu, press MENU/OK in playback mode. Highlight items and press the selector right to view options, then highlight an option and press MENU/OK. Press DISP/BACK to exit when settings are complete. PLAYBACK MENU WIRELESS COMMUNICATION RAW CONVERSION ERASE CROP RESIZE PROTECT IMAGE ROTATE EXIT Playback Menu Options r WIRELESS COMMUNICATION Connect to a smartphone or tablet over a wireless network (P 110).
Using the Menus: Playback Mode G CROP Create a cropped copy of the current picture. 1 Display the desired picture. 2 Select G CROP in the playback menu. 3 Use the sub-command dial to zoom in and out and press the selector up, down, left, or right to scroll the picture until the desired portion is displayed. 4 Press MENU/OK to display a confirmation dialog. 5 Press MENU/OK again to save the cropped copy to a separate file. R Larger crops produce larger copies; all copies have an aspect ratio of 3 : 2.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode D PROTECT Protect pictures from accidental deletion. Highlight one of the following options and press MENU/OK. • FRAME: 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. • SET ALL: Protect all pictures. • RESET ALL: Remove protection from all pictures. Q Protected pictures will be deleted when the memory card is formatted (P 106). C IMAGE ROTATE Rotate pictures.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode B RED EYE REMOVAL Remove red-eye from portraits. The camera will analyze the image; if red-eye is detected, the image will be processed to create a copy with reduced red-eye. 1 Display the desired picture. 2 Select B RED EYE REMOVAL in the playback menu. 3 Press MENU/OK. R Red eye may not be removed if the camera is unable to detect a face or the face is in profile. Results may differ depending on the scene.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode s PC AUTO SAVE Upload pictures to a computer over a wireless network (P 110). R For more information, visit http://fujifilm-dsc.com/wifi/. K PRINT ORDER (DPOF) Create a digital “print order” for DPOF-compatible printers (P 114). V instax PRINTER PRINT Print pictures on optional FUJIFILM instax SHARE printers (P 116).
The Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu 1 Display the setup menu. 1.1 Press MENU/OK to display the menu for the current mode. 1.2 Press the selector left to highlight the tab for the current menu. 1.3 Press the selector down to highlight the tab containing the desired option. SET-UP DATE/TIME TIME DIFFERENCE ENGLISH RESET SOUND & FLASH SOUND SET-UP SCREEN SET-UP ON EXIT Tab 1.4 Press the selector right to place the cursor in the setup menu. 2 Adjust settings.
The Setup Menu Setup Menu Options F DATE/TIME Set the camera clock (P 22). N TIME DIFFERENCE Switch the camera clock instantly from your home time zone to the local time at your destination when traveling. To specify the difference between local time and your home time zone: 1 Highlight g LOCAL and press MENU/OK. 2 Use the selector to choose the time difference between local time and your home time zone. Press MENU/OK when settings are complete.
The Setup Menu b SOUND SET-UP Adjust sound settings. Option OPERATION VOL. SHUTTER VOLUME SHUTTER SOUND PLAYBACK VOLUME Description Adjust the volume of the sounds produced when camera controls are operated. Choose e OFF (mute) to disable control sounds. Adjust the volume of the sounds produced when the electronic shutter. Choose e OFF (mute) to disable the shutter sound. Choose the sound made by the electronic shutter. Adjust the volume for movie playback. A SCREEN SET-UP Adjust display settings.
The Setup Menu A SCREEN SET-UP (Continued) Option LCD BRIGHTNESS LCD COLOR PREVIEW PIC. EFFECT Description Adjust monitor brightness. Adjust monitor hue. Choose ON to preview the effects of film simulation, white balance, and other settings in the monitor. Choose OFF to make shadows in low-contrast, back-lit scenes and other hard-to-see subjects more visible.
The Setup Menu h BUTTON SETTING Choose the roles played by camera controls. Option FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING EDIT/SAVE QUICK MENU Description Choose the roles played by the function buttons (P 40). Choose the options displayed in the quick menu (P 39). I FOCUS RING Choose the direction in which the focus ring is rotated to increase the focus distance. K TOUCH SCREEN SETTING Enable or disable touch-screen controls (P 24, 30, 34) Z POWER MANAGEMENT Adjust power management settings.
The Setup Menu t SAVE DATA SET-UP Adjust file management settings. Option FRAME NO. Description New pictures are stored in image files named using a four-digit file number assigned by Frame number adding one to the last file number used. The file number is displayed during playback as 100-0001 shown at right. FRAME NO. controls whether file numbering is reset to 0001 when a new memory card is inserted or the current memory card is formatted.
The Setup Menu t SAVE DATA SET-UP (Continued) Option DATE STAMP Description Stamp the time and/or date of recording on photographs as they are taken. • R+S: Stamp new photographs with the date and time of recording. • R: Stamp new photographs with the date of recording. • OFF: Do not stamp the time and date on new photographs. Q Time and date stamps can not be deleted. Turn DATE STAMP off to prevent time and date stamps appearing on new photographs.
The Setup Menu r CONNECTION SETTING Adjust settings for connection to wireless devices, including smartphones, computers, and FUJIFILM instax SHARE printers. Option Description Adjust settings for connection to wireless networks. Option WIRELESS SETTINGS GEOTAGGING SET-UP Choose an upload destination. Choose SIMPLE SETUP to connect using WPS, MANUAL SETUP to configure network settings manually. View location data downloaded from a smartphone and choose whether to save the data with your pictures.
The Setup Menu K FORMAT To format the memory card: 1 Highlight K FORMAT in the setup menu and press MENU/OK. 2 A confirmation dialog will be displayed. To format the memory card, highlight OK and press MENU/OK. To exit without formatting the memory card, select CANCEL or press DISP/BACK. Q All data—including protected pictures—will be deleted from the memory card. Be sure important files have been copied to a computer or other storage device. Q Do not open the battery-chamber cover during formatting.
Factory Defaults The factory default settings for the options in the shooting and setup menus are listed below. These settings can be restored using the R RESET option in the setup menu (P 99). ■ Shooting Menu Menu A SCENE POSITION A Adv.
Factory Defaults Menu K TOUCH SCREEN MODE M TOUCH ZOOM l MOUNT ADAPTOR SETTING m SHOOT WITHOUT LENS c MF ASSIST C PHOTOMETRY v INTERLOCK SPOT AE & FOCUS AREA p FLASH SET-UP FLASH MODE FLASH COMPENSATION RED EYE REMOVAL 108 Default TOUCH SHOOTING OFF LENS 5 (50mm) OFF STANDARD o MULTI ON AUTO ±0 OFF Menu W MOVIE SET-UP MOVIE MODE MOVIE ISO MIC LEVEL ADJUSTMENT L IS MODE W DIGITAL IMAGE STABILIZER x SHUTTER TYPE Default i 1080/60P AUTO 3 L CONTINUOUS + MOTION ON t MECHANICAL SHUTTER
Factory Defaults ■ Setup Menu Default ON c c i SOUND 1 7 OFF ON 0 0 ON F GRID 9 ON OFF METERS • FRAMING GUIDELINE: • AF DISTANCE INDICATOR: • HISTOGRAM: • All other options: R Menu h BUTTON SETTING FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING EDIT/SAVE QUICK MENU I FOCUS RING K TOUCH SCREEN SETTING Z POWER MANAGEMENT AUTO POWER OFF HIGH PERFORMANCE V SENSOR CLEANING WHEN SWITCHED ON WHEN SWITCHED OFF t SAVE DATA SET-UP FRAME NO.
Connections Wireless Transfer (FUJIFILM Camera Remote/FUJIFILM PC AutoSave) Access wireless networks and connect to computers, smartphones, or tablets. For downloads and other information, visit http://fujifilm-dsc.com/wifi/. fujifilm Wi-Fi app Wireless Connections: Smartphones Install the “FUJIFILM Camera Remote” app on your smartphone to browse the images on the camera, download selected images, control the camera remotely, or copy location data to the camera.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer (MyFinePix Studio/RAW FILE CONVERTER) Read this section for information on copying pictures to a computer. Windows Use MyFinePix Studio to copy pictures to your computer, where they can be stored, viewed, organized, and printed. MyFinePix Studio is available for download from the following website: http://fujifilm-dsc.com/mfs/ fujifilm mfs Once download is complete, double-click the downloaded file (“MFPS_Setup.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer Connecting the Camera 1 Find a memory card containing pictures you want to copy to the computer and insert the card into the camera. Q Loss of power during transfer could result in loss of data or damage to the memory card. Insert a fresh or fully-charged battery before connecting the camera. 2 Turn the camera off and connect the supplied USB cable as shown, making sure the connectors are fully inserted.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer Q If a memory card containing a large number of images is inserted, there may be a delay before the software starts and you may be unable to import or save images. Use a memory card reader to transfer pictures.
Creating a DPOF Print Order The K PRINT ORDER (DPOF) option in the playback menu can be used to create a digital “print order” for DPOF-compatible printers. DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is standard that allows pictures to be printed from “print orders” stored on the memory card. The information in the order includes the pictures to be printed and the number of copies of each picture.
Creating a DPOF Print Order 4 The total number of prints is displayed in the ■ RESET ALL monitor. Press MENU/OK to exit. The pictures in the current print order are indicated by a u icon during playback. To cancel the current print order, select RESET ALL for K PRINT ORDER (DPOF). The confirmation shown at right will be displayed; press MENU/OK to remove all pictures from the order. RESET DPOF OK? YES CANCEL Connections R Print orders can contain a maximum of 999 pictures.
instax SHARE Printers Print pictures from your digital camera to instax SHARE printers. Establishing a Connection Select r CONNECTION SETTING > instax PRINTER CONNECTION SETTING in the camera setup menu and enter the instax SHARE printer name (SSID) and password. The Printer Name (SSID) and Password The printer name (SSID) can be found on the bottom of the printer; the default password is “1111”. If you have already chosen a different password to print from a smartphone, enter that password instead.
instax SHARE Printers Printing Pictures 1 Turn the printer on. 3 Use the selector to display the picture you want to print, then press MENU/OK. PRINTER PRINT 100-0020 TRANSMIT instax-12345678 2 Select instax PRINTER PRINT in the camera playback menu. The camera will connect to the printer. CANCEL R Pictures taken with other cameras can not be printed. R The area printed is smaller than the area visible in the LCD monitor.
Viewing Pictures on TV To show pictures to a group, connect the camera to a TV using an HDMI cable (available separately from third-party suppliers; note that the TV can only be used for playback, not shooting). 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Connect the cable as shown below, making sure the connectors are fully inserted in the correct orientation. Insert into HDMI connector Insert into HDMI (Type D) Micro connector Q Use an HDMI cable no more than 1.5 m (4.9 ft.
Technical Notes Optional Accessories The camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other manufacturers. Accessories from FUJIFILM The following optional accessories are available from FUJIFILM. For the latest information on the accessories available in your region, check with your local FUJIFILM representative or visit http://www.fujifilm.com/ products/digital_cameras/index.html.
Optional Accessories FUJINON Lenses XF-series lenses: Interchangeable lenses for use exclusively with the FUJIFILM X-mount. XC-series lenses: Interchangeable lenses for use exclusively with the FUJIFILM X-mount. Shoe-mounted flash units EF-X500: Powered by four AA batteries or an optional EF-BP1 battery pack, this clip-on flash unit has a Guide Number of 50/164 (ISO 100, m/ft.) and supports manual and TTL flash control and auto power zoom in the range 24–105 mm (35 mm format equivalent).
Optional Accessories Grip belts GB-001: GB-001 enhances the camera’s hold, allowing users to carry the camera firmly with just one hand. Macro extension tubes MCEX-11/16: Attach between the camera and the lens to shoot at high reproduction ratios. Protector Filters PRF-39/PRF-43/PRF-52/PRF-58/PRF-62/PRF-67/PRF-72/PRF-77: Use to protect the lens. Teleconverters XF1.4X TC WR: Increases the focal length of the compatible lenses by about 1.4×.
Optional Accessories Connecting the Camera to Other Devices ■ Flash Photography ■ Remote Shutter Release Shoe mount flash * RR-90 remote release * EF-20 X-A3 ■ Printing EF-42 EF-X20 EF-X500 ■ Lens instax SHARE printer * Wireless LAN XF-series lenses * SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card † SP-2 SP-1 XC-series lenses * ■ Macro Extension Tube ■ M Mount Adapter MCEX-11/16 * ■ Teleconverter ■ Computer Related XF1.
Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of the product, observe the following precautions. ■ Water and Sand Exposure to water and sand can also damage the camera and its internal circuitry and mechanisms. When using the camera at the beach or seaside, avoid exposing the camera to water or sand. Do not place the camera on a wet surface. ■ Condensation Sudden increases in temperature, such as occur when entering a heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation inside the camera.
Cleaning the Image Sensor Multiple photographs marred by spots or blotches in identical locations may indicate the presence of dust on the camera image sensor. Clean the sensor using the V SENSOR CLEANING option in the setup menu (P 102); if the problem persists, you can clean the sensor manually as described below. Note that there will be a charge to repair or replace the image sensor if it is damaged during cleaning. 1 Use a blower (not a brush) to remove dust from the sensor.
Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions ■ Power and Battery Problem The camera does not turn on. The monitor does not turn on. The battery runs down quickly. The battery is exhausted exhausted:: Charge the battery ((P P 18) or insert a fully-charged spare battery ((P P 14). Reinsert the battery in the correct orientation and make sure that the charger is plugged in ((P P 18). Charge the battery at room temperature ((P P v).
Problems and Solutions ■ Menus and Displays Problem Display is not in English. Solution Select ENGLISH for Q a ((P P 99). ■ Shooting Problem No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed. Mottling (“noise”) appears in the monitor when the shutter button is pressed halfway. The camera does not focus. Intelligent Face Detection is not available. 126 • • • • • • • Solution The memory card is full full:: Insert a new memory card or delete pictures (P (P 14, 35).
Problems and Solutions Problem Troubleshooting Solution • The subject’s face is obscured by sunglasses, a hat, long hair, or other objects objects:: Remove the obstructions. • The subject’s face occupies only a small area of the frame frame:: Change the composition so that the subject’s face occupies a larger area of the frame ((P P 60). No face is detected. • The subject’s head is tilted or horizontal horizontal:: Ask the subject to hold their head straight.
Problems and Solutions ■ Playback Problem Solution Pictures are grainy. The pictures were taken with a different make or model of camera. Playback zoom is unavailThe pictures were created using O RESIZE or with a different make or model of camera. able. • Playback volume is too low: low: Adjust playback volume (P (P 100). No sound in movie • The microphone was obstructed obstructed:: Hold the camera correctly during recording ((P P 2, 36). playback.
Problems and Solutions ■ Connections/Miscellaneous For additional information on troubleshooting wireless connections, visit: http://faq.fujifilm.com/digitalcamera/faq_product.html?pid=X Problem Problem connecting or uploading pictures to smartphone. Troubleshooting Solution • The smartphone is too far away: away: Move the devices closer. • Nearby devices are causing radio interference interference:: Move the camera and smartphone away from microwave ovens or cordless phones.
Problems and Solutions Problem Can not transfer RAW or JPEG files to computer. The camera is unresponsive. Solution Use MyFinePix Studio to transfer pictures (Windows only; P 111).). • Temporary camera malfunction: malfunction: Remove and reinsert the battery ((P P 14, 16). • The battery is exhausted exhausted:: Charge the battery ((P P 18) or insert a fully-charged spare battery ((P P 14). • The camera is connected to a wireless LAN LAN:: End the connection.
Warning Messages and Displays The following warnings appear in the display. Warning B (red) A (blinks red) s (displayed in red with red focus frame) Aperture or shutter speed displayed in red FOCUS ERROR TURN OFF THE CAMERA AND TURN ON AGAIN LENS CONTROL ERROR LENS ERROR BUSY PROTECTED CARD The camera can not focus. Try one of the following solutions: • Use focus lock to focus on another subject at the same distance, then recompose the picture ((P P 60).
Warning Messages and Display Warning CARD ERROR b MEMORY FULL NO CARD WRITE ERROR READ ERROR FRAME NO. FULL 132 Description • The memory card is not formatted for use in the camera camera:: Format the card (P (P 106). • The memory card contacts require cleaning or the memory card is damaged damaged:: Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth. If the message is repeated, format the card (P (P 106). If the message persists, replace the card.
Warning Messages and Display Warning PROTECTED FRAME CAN NOT CROP m CANNOT EXECUTE F CANNOT EXECUTE CAN NOT ROTATE F CAN NOT ROTATE DPOF FILE ERROR CAN NOT SET DPOF F CAN NOT SET DPOF p Description An attempt was made to delete or rotate to a protected picture. Remove protection and try again ((P P 95). The picture is damaged or was not created with the camera. Red-eye removal can not be applied to pictures created with other devices. Red-eye removal can not be applied to movies.
Appendix Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the recording time or number of pictures available at different image sizes. All figures are approximate; file size varies with the scene recorded, producing wide variations in the number of files that can be stored. The number of exposures or length remaining may not diminish at an even rate.
Links For more information on FUJIFILM digital camera, visit the websites listed below. FUJIFILM X-A3 Product Information Optional accessories and support information can be found on the following website. fujifilm X-A3 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/fw_table.
Specifications System Model Effective pixels Image sensor Storage media File system File format Image size Lens mount Sensitivity Metering Exposure control Exposure compensation 136 FUJIFILM X-A3 24.2 million 23.5 mm × 15.7 mm (APS-C format), CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) image sensor with square pixels and primary color filter FUJIFILM-recommended SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF) (DCF),, Exif 2.
Specifications System Shutter speed Continuous Focus White balance Self-timer • MECHANICAL SHUTTER - P mode mode:: 4 sec. to / sec. - Bulb Bulb:: Max. 60 min. • ELECTRONIC SHUTTER - P, S, A, and M modes modes:: 1 sec. to / sec. - Bulb Bulb:: Fixed at 1 sec. • MECHANICAL + ELECTRONIC - P mode mode:: 4 sec. to / sec. - Bulb Bulb:: Max. 60 min. Mode J I O Frame rate (fps) 6.0 3.0 - Time Time:: 30 sec. to / sec. - All other modes: modes: 30 sec. to / sec.
Specifications System Flash Mode Hot shoe LCD monitor Movies • Type Type:: Manual pop-up flash unit • Guide number: number: Approx. 7/22 (ISO 200, m/ft.) Auto, fill flash, off, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, commander (red-eye removal off );); auto with red-eye removal, fill flash with red-eye removal, removal, off, slow slow sync with red-eye removal, rear-curtain sync with red-eye removal, commander (red-eye removal on) Accessory shoe with TTL contacts 3.0-in/7.
Specifications Power supply/other Power supply NP-W126S rechargeable battery Battery life (approximate Battery type Approximate number of frames number of frames that can NP-W126S (type supplied with camera) 410 be taken with a fully-charged battery and XF 35 mm f/1.4 R CIPA standard, measured using battery supplied with camera and SD memory card. lens) Note:: Number of shots that can be taken with battery varies with battery charge level and will decline at low Note temperatures.
Specifications NP-W126S rechargeable battery Nominal voltage 7.2 V DC Nominal capacity 1,260 mAh Operating temperature 0 °C to +40 °C/+32 °F to +104 °F Dimensions (W × H × D) 36.4 mm × 47.1 mm × 15.7 mm/1.4 in. × 1.8 in. × 0.6 in. Weight Approx. 47 g/1.7 oz. BC-W126 battery charger Rated input Input capacity Rated output Supported batteries Charging time Operating temperature Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight 100 V – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 13 –21 VA 8.4 V DC, 0.6 A NP-W126S rechargeable batteries Approx.
Specifications ■ Notices • Specifications subject to change without notice; for the latest information, visit http://www.fujifilm.com/products/ digital_cameras/index.html. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this manual. • Although the LCD monitor is manufactured using advanced high-precision technology, small bright points and anomalous colors may appear, particularly in the vicinity of text.
Restrictions on Camera Settings The options available in each shooting mode are listed below. AUTOFOCUS SETTING 142 EXPOSURE CONTINUOUS SHOOTING BRACKETING AF-S AF-C FOCUS MODE MANUAL FOCUS FOCUS AREA r AF MODE y z AF+MF FACE FACE/EYE DETECTION DETECTION EYE SETTING DETECTION AF PRE-AF AF ILLUMINATOR AUTO1–3 H (25600) H (12800) 6400–1000 ISO 800 640–400 320–200 L (100) Adv.
Restrictions on Camera Settings SP h H p Q R ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ P ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ S ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ A ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ h M (Z) M ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔3 ✔3 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔3 ✔3 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ N ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ O ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ s ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ U ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ V W F ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔3 ✔3 ✔3 ✔3 ✔3 ✔3 ✔3 ✔3 ✔3 ✔3 ✔3 ✔ ✔3 ✔3 ✔3 ✔3 ✔3 ✔3 ✔3 ✔3 ✔3 ✔3
Restrictions on Camera Settings MF ASSIST PHOTOMETRY RED EYE REMOVAL OFF RED EYE REMOVAL ON FLASH SET-UP FLASH MODE RED EYE REMOVAL IS MODE 5 144 STANDARD FOCUS PEAK HIGHLIGHT o p q AUTO N O l D P K L M d D P OFF ON L l M m OFF Adv.
Restrictions on Camera Settings Adv. S Y u j SCREEN SET-UP 1 2 3 4 5 6 PREVIEW EXP. IN MANUAL MODE PREVIEW PIC. EFFECT FOCUS CHECK ✔ P S A SP h M (Z) M N O h H p Q R s U V W F r 6 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Fixed at OFF OFF.. Fixed at ON ON.. Changes automatically depending on mode. Not available in J HIGH KEY, KEY, Z LOW KEY, KEY, or K DYNAMIC TONE mode. Compatible lenses only. Wireless remote photography.
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