BL00881-201 EN Before You Begin First Steps Owner’s Manual Thank you for your purchase of this product. This manual describes how to use your FUJIFILM FinePix J27, J28, J29, J30, J32, J37 or J38 digital camera and the supplied software. Be sure that you have read and understood its contents before using the camera. Basic Photography and Playback More on Photography More on Playback Movies Connections Menus Technical Notes For information on related products, visit our website at http://www.fujifilm.
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Camera Q & A Question How do I keep the flash from firing? How do I stop my subjects’ eyes glowing red when I use the flash? How do I “fill-in” shadows on back-lit subjects? How do I take a group portrait that includes the photographer? How do I frame pictures with the subject off to one side? How do I shoot movies? Key phrase See page Flash mode 24 Self-timer mode Focus lock Recording movies 26 21 39 Key phrase Single-frame playback Deleting pictures Erase Playback zoom Multi-frame playback Sort by
Table of Contents Camera Q & A ..................................................................................... ii Camera Setup ............................................................................... ii Taking Pictures ............................................................................. ii Viewing Pictures ......................................................................... iii Sharing Pictures ..........................................................................
Table of Contents Menus Technical Notes The Shooting Menu ......................................................................56 Using the Shooting Menu.........................................................56 Shooting Menu Options ............................................................57 g ISO .............................................................................................58 k QUALITY..................................................................................59 d EXP.
About This Manual This manual is for use with the following FinePix cameras: the J27, J28, J29, J30, J32, J37 and J38. All operations are identical; save where otherwise noted, the illustrations in this manual show the J30. Model FinePix J27 / J28 / J29 FinePix J30 / J32 / J37 * / J38 Effective pixels 10.2 million 12.2 million Image size (pixels) rF/rN/g3 : 2/o/n/m/p yF/yN/!3 : 2/0/n/m/p * FinePix J37 has a 3.0-inch monitor and the others each have a 2.7-inch monitor.
Introduction Symbols and Conventions Menus and other text in the camera monitor are shown in bold. In the illustrations in this manual, the monitor display may be simplified for explanatory purposes. Before You Begin The following symbols are used in this manual: C Caution: This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. ANote: Points to note when using the camera. B Tip: Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera.
Introduction Parts of the Camera For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item. 8 1 9 7 2 Selector button 10 11 3 12 4 13 14 17 15 16 20 Move cursor up o (monitor brightness) button (see below) I (delete) button (pg. 18) MENU/OK button (pg. 13) Move cursor left L (macro) button (pg. 23) Move cursor right K (flash) button (pg. 24) Move cursor down J (self-timer) button (pg. 26) 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 18 19 Shutter button ...................................
Introduction The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback: 4 3 2 1 5 6 7 8 9 12 N 9 ISO 100 13 14 15 16 17 10 11 18 12/31/2050 10 : 00 AM -1 2 3 19 1 2 3 4 Macro (close-up) mode............. 23 11 Date and time...................................13 Flash mode.........................................24 12 Quality ...........................................39, 59 Silent mode ...................................... 25 13 Number of available frames....
Inserting the Battery The following explains how to insert the battery into the camera. 1 Open the battery-chamber cover. First Steps A Note Be sure the camera is off before opening the battery-chamber cover. C Cautions • Do not open the battery-chamber cover when the camera is on. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to image files or memory cards. • Do not use excessive force when handling the battery-chamber cover. 4 the battery.
Inserting the Battery 3 Close the battery-chamber cover. Removing the Battery After turning the camera off, open the batterychamber cover, press the battery latch to the top, and slide the battery out of the camera as shown. First Steps Battery latch C Caution Turn the camera off before removing the battery.
Charging the Battery The battery is not charged at shipment. Charge the battery before use. the supplied AC adapter into the 1 Connect USB multi-connector. Confirm that the camera is off. the AC adapter in. 2 Plug Plug the AC adapter into a power outlet. The Indicator Lamp will light up red (pg. 17). The Indicator Lamp will turn off when the battery is fully charged. A Note The camera operates in external power mode if you plug the AC adapter in with the camera powered on.
Charging the Battery C Caution: Battery Life A noticeable decrease in the length of time the battery will hold a charge indicates that it has reached the end of its service life and should be replaced. C Cautions: Charging the Battery • Remove dirt from the battery terminals with a clean, dry cloth. Failure to observe this precaution could prevent the battery from charging. • Charging times increase at low temperatures.
Inserting a Memory Card Although the camera can store pictures in internal memory, SD memory cards (sold separately) can be used to store additional pictures. When no memory card is inserted, d appears in the monitor and internal memory is used for recording and playback.
Inserting a Memory Card ■ Inserting a Memory Card 1 Open the battery-chamber cover. Be sure card is in correct orientation; do not insert at an angle or use force. First Steps 3 Close the battery-chamber cover. the memory card. 2 Insert Holding the memory card in the orientation shown below, slide it all the way in.
Inserting a Memory Card Removing Memory Cards Be sure the camera is off before opening the battery-chamber cover. Press the card in and then release it slowly. The card can now be removed by hand. C Cautions • The memory card may spring out if you remove your finger immediately after pushing the card in. • Memory cards may be warm to the touch after being removed from the camera. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
Inserting a Memory Card First Steps C Cautions • Format memory cards before first use, and be sure to reformat all memory cards after using them in a computer or other device. For more information on formatting memory cards, see page 76. • Memory cards are small and can be swallowed; keep out of reach of children. If a child swallows a memory card, seek medical assistance immediately. • Do not use miniSD or microSD adapters that expose the back of the card.
Turning the Camera on and Off Shooting Mode Playback Mode Press the n button to turn the camera on. The lens will extend and the lens cover will open. To turn the camera on and begin playback, press the D button for about a second. Press n again to turn the camera off. B Tip: Switching to Playback Mode Press the D button to start playback. Press the shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode. Press the D button again to turn the camera off.
Basic Setup A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Set up the camera as described below (for information on resetting the clock or changing languages, see page 72). 1 Choose a language. 2 Set the date and time. START MENU / LANG. DATE / TIME NOT SET 2009 2008 2007 SET 1.1 Press the selector up, down, left, or right to highlight a language. 1.2 Press MENU/OK. SET NO 1. 1 12 : 00 AM NO First Steps 2011 2010 YY.MM.DD 2.
Taking Pictures in k (Auto) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in k mode. the camera on. 1 Turn Press the n button to turn the the battery level. 2 Check Check the battery level in the monitor. camera on. q Basic Photography and Playback 14 B Tip: Intelligent Face Detection The first time the camera is turned on, Intelligent Face Detection is automatically activated and the camera is optimized for taking portrait photographs.
Taking Pictures in k (Auto) Mode the picture. 3 Frame Position the main subject in the focus area and use the zoom buttons to frame the picture in the monitor. Press W to zoom out Press T to zoom in Holding the Camera Hold the camera steady with both hands and brace your elbows against your sides. Shaking or unsteady hands can blur your shots. Zoom indicator Zoom in using optical zoom, or use digital zoom (pg. 75) to zoom in closer.
Taking Pictures in k (Auto) Mode Framing Guideline The images change as shown below if you press the DISP/BACK button. 4 Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the main subject in the focus frame. 250 Focus frame Indicators displayed Indicators hidden Best framing To use the best framing, position the main subject at the intersection of two lines or align one of the horizontal lines with the horizon. Use focus lock (pg.
Taking Pictures in k (Auto) Mode 5 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter The Indicator Lamp button the rest of the way down to take the picture. Double beep q CLICK w A Note If the subject is poorly lit, the flash may fire when the picture is taken. To take pictures without the flash, choose another flash mode (pg. 24). The indicator lamp shows camera status as follows: Indicator lamp Camera status Glows green Focus locked.
Viewing Pictures Pictures can be viewed in the monitor. When taking important photographs, take a test shot and check the results. 1 Press the D button. The most recent picture will be displayed in the monitor. 100-0001 N ISO 100 Deleting Pictures To delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor, press the selector up (A). The following dialog will be displayed. ERASE OK? OK CANCEL SET 12 / 31 / 2050 10 : 00 AM 1/250 F3.3 additional pictures.
Intelligent Face Detection Intelligent Face Detection allows the camera to automatically detect human faces and set focus and exposure for a face anywhere in the frame for shots that emphasize portrait subjects. Choose for group portraits to prevent the camera from focusing on the background. Intelligent Face Detection on. 1 Turn 1.1 Press MENU/OK to display the shooting menu. SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MODE FACE DETECTION ISO CONTINUOUS AUTO N OFF 1.
Intelligent Face Detection 3 Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to set focus and exposure for the subject in the green border. C Cautions • If no face is detected when the shutter button is pressed halfway (pg. 82), the camera will focus on the subject at the center of the monitor. • In each shooting mode, the camera will detect and focus on faces but exposure will be optimized for the entire scene rather than the selected portrait subject. 4 Shoot. Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot.
Focus Lock To compose photographs with off-center subjects: 1 Position the subject in the focus frame. the picture. 3 Recompose Keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, recompose the picture. 2 Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to set Press halfway 250 F3.3 F3.3 4 Shoot. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the picture. Press the rest of the way down More on Photography focus and exposure.
Focus Lock Autofocus Although the camera boasts a high-precision autofocus system, it may be unable to focus on the subjects listed below. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus, use focus lock (pg. 21) to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph. • Very shiny subjects such as mirrors or car bodies. • Fast-moving subjects. • • • • Subjects photographed through a window or other reflective object.
L Macro mode (Close-ups) To select macro mode, press the selector left (L). L icon appears in monitor when camera is in macro mode When macro mode is in effect, the camera focuses on subjects near the center of the monitor. Use the zoom buttons to frame pictures. A Note Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur caused by camera shake. More on Photography To exit macro mode, press the selector left (L). Macro mode can also be cancelled by turning the camera off or selecting another shooting mode.
K Using the Flash Use the flash when lighting is poor, for example when shooting at night or indoors under low light. To choose a flash mode, press the selector right (K). The flash mode changes each time the selector is pressed; in modes other than AUTO, the current mode is indicated by an icon in the monitor.
K Using the Flash ( Silent Mode In situations in which camera sounds or light from the flash may be unwelcome, press the DISP/BACK button until ( is displayed in the monitor. More on Photography The camera speaker, shooting indicator, flash, and indicator and self-timer lamps turn off. Flash and volume settings (pg. 75) can not be adjusted while silent mode is in effect. To restore normal operation, press the DISP/BACK button until the ( icon is no longer displayed.
J Using the Self-Timer The camera offers a ten-second timer that allows photographers to appear in their own photographs, and a two-second timer that can be used to avoid blur caused by the camera moving when the shutter button is pressed. the timer. 1 Set The current self-timer mode is displayed in the monitor. To choose a different setting, press the selector down (J). The selection changes each time the selector is pressed. The current self-timer mode is displayed in the monitor.
J Using the Self-Timer The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will blink immediately before the picture is taken. If the two-second timer is selected, the self-timer lamp will blink as the timer counts down. More on Photography Intelligent Face Detection Because it ensures that the faces of portrait subjects will be in focus, Intelligent Face Detection (pg. 19) is recommended when using the self-timer for group portraits or self-portraits.
a Shooting Mode Choose a shooting mode according to the scene or type of subject. Selecting a Shooting Mode MENU/OK to display the 1 Press shooting menu. A Note See the restrictions in another supplied document for flash mode setting. SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MODE FACE DETECTION AUTO ISO QUALITY N CONTINUOUS OFF the selector up or down to 2 Press highlight a SHOOTING MODE. the selector right to display 3 Press shooting mode options.
a Shooting Mode Shooting Modes M MANUAL Choose this mode for complete control of shooting settings, including exposure compensation (pg. 61) and white balance (pg. 62). Icon PORTRAIT H LANDSCAPE I NIGHT J MACRO K BACKLIT PORTRAIT T NIGHT PORTRAIT Z Description For soft-toned portraits with natural skin tones. For crisp, clear daylight shots of buildings and landscapes. For night and twilight scenes, a using high sensitivity setting to minimize blurring. For clear close-ups of flowers, etc.
a Shooting Mode k AUTO Choose for crisp, clear snapshots (pg. 14). This mode is recommended in most situations. p BABY MODE Choose for natural skin tones when taking portraits of infants. The flash turns off automatically. C PICTURE STABILIZATION Choose this mode for fast shutter speeds that reduce blur caused by camera shake or subject movement. U PORTRAIT Choose this mode for soft-toned portraits with natural skin tones.
a Shooting Mode Press MENU/OK. 4 An edge of the picture you have MENU/OK to complete the 8 Press panorama. just taken will be displayed at one side of the frame. 99 1 2 3 SELECT FRAME the second shot as described in steps 6 Take 3-4 (to create a panorama from only two frames, press the selector up after the second shot). the last shot, framing it to 7 Take overlap the second picture. L SPORT Choose this mode when photographing moving subjects. Priority is given to faster shutter speeds.
a Shooting Mode B NATURAL LIGHT Capture natural light indoors, under low light, or where the flash can not be used. The flash turns off and sensitivity is raised to reduce blur. O FLOWER Choose for vivid close-ups of flowers. The camera focuses in the macro range and the flash turns off automatically. G BEACH Choose for crisp, clear shots that capture the brightness of sunlit beaches. I PARTY Capture indoor background lighting under lowlight conditions.
Single-Frame Playback To view the most recent picture in the monitor, press the D button. 100-0001 0001 N Choosing a Display Format Press the DISP/BACK button to cycle through playback display formats as shown below. ISO 100 12 / 31 / 2050 10:00 AM 1/250 F4.2 100 0001 100-0001 N ISO 100 12 / 31 / 2050 10 : 00 AM 1/250 F4.
Single-Frame Playback Playback Zoom Press T to zoom in on images displayed in single-frame playback; press W to zoom out. Press W to zoom out Press T to zoom in Zoom indicator When the picture is zoomed in, the selector can be used to view areas of the image not currently visible in the display. Navigation window shows portion of image currently displayed in monitor Press DISP/BACK to exit zoom. 34 A Note The maximum zoom ratio varies with image size.
Multi-Frame Playback To change the number of images displayed, press W when a picture is shown full-frame in the monitor. 100-0001 N ISO 100 12 / 31 / 2050 Press T to reduce the number of images displayed. More on Playback Press the W button to increase the number of pictures displayed to two, nine, or a hundred. 10 : 00 AM Use the selector to highlight images and press MENU/OK to view the highlighted image full frame.
Sort by Date In single-frame playback, press DISP/ 1 BACK until the sort-by-date screen is displayed. The picture displayed in the single-frame playback remains selected. 2050 12/31 the selector up or down to 2 Press select a date. the selector left or right to 3 Press select a picture. B Tips: Rapid Scroll • Press and hold the selector up or down to scroll dates rapidly. • Press and hold the selector left or right to rapidly scroll pictures taken on the same date.
A Deleting Pictures The ERASE option in the playback menu can be used to delete still pictures and movies, increasing the amount of space available on the memory card or in internal memory (for information on deleting pictures in single-frame playback, see page 18). Note that deleted pictures can not be recovered. Copy important pictures to a computer or other storage device before proceeding. MENU/OK to display the 1 Press playback menu. the selector up or down to 4 Press highlight FRAME or ALL FRAMES.
A Deleting Pictures ■ FRAME FRAME:: Deleting Selected Images Selecting FRAME displays the dialog shown at right. ■ ALL FRAMES FRAMES:: Deleting All Images ERASE ALL OK? Selecting ALL FRAMES IT MAY TAKE A WHILE displays the confirmation shown at right. ERASE OK? YES CANCEL Press the selector left or right to scroll through pictures and press MENU/OK to delete the current picture (the picture is deleted immediately; be careful not delete the wrong picture).
A Recording Movies Shoot short movies at 30 frames per second. Sound is recorded via the built-in microphone; do not cover the microphone during recording. MENU/OK to display the shooting menu 1 Press and select A MOVIE for a SHOOTING MODE (pg. 28). the scene using the 2 Frame zoom buttons. 12s STANDBY 12s STANDBY Time available is displayed in monitor Movies Choosing the Frame Size SHOOTING MENU To choose the frame size, SHOOTING MODE 99m59s press MENU/OK and select 999m59s QUALITY k QUALITY.
A Recording Movies the shutter button all the way 3 Press down to start recording. REC 12s REC and time remaining are displayed in monitor A Notes • Focus is set when recording begins; exposure and white balance are adjusted automatically throughout recording. The color and brightness of the image may vary from that displayed before recording begins. • Some operating noise of the camera may be recorded during movie shooting. 40 the shutter button to end 4 Press recording.
D Viewing Movies During playback (pg. 33), movies are displayed in the monitor as shown at right. The following operations can be performed while a movie is displayed: Operation Start/pause playback End playback/ delete 100-006 Progress is shown in the monitor during playback. 15s 12 / 31 / 2050 PLAY 10 : 00 AM Progress bar STOP PAUSE C Cautions • Do not cover the speaker during playback. • Vertical or horizontal streaks may appear in movies containing very bright subjects.
Viewing Pictures on TV Connect the camera to a TV and tune the television to the video channel to show pictures to a group. Connect an A/V cable (optional), as shown below. Connect yellow plug to video-in jack Insert an optional A/V cable into the USB multi-connector of the camera. Connect white plug to audio-in jack Press D for about a second to turn the camera on. The camera monitor turns off and pictures and movies are played back on the TV.
Printing Pictures via USB If the printer supports PictBridge, the camera can be connected directly to the printer and pictures can be printed without first being copied to a computer. Note that depending on the printer, not all the functions described below may be supported. Connecting the Camera Printing Selected Pictures the supplied USB cable as shown 1 Connect and turn the printer on. the selector left or right to 1 Press display a picture you wish to print.
Printing Pictures via USB B Tip: Printing the Date of Recording To print the date of recording on pictures, press DISP/BACK in steps 1–2 to display the PictBridge menu (see “Printing the DPOF Print Order” on page 44). Press the selector up or down to highlight PRINT WITH DATE y and press MENU/OK to return to the PictBridge display (to print pictures without the date of recording, select PRINT WITHOUT DATE). The date will not be printed if the camera clock was not set when the picture was taken.
Printing Pictures via USB 4 Press MENU/OK to start printing. During Printing The message shown at right is PRINTING displayed during printing. Press DISP/BACK to cancel before all pictures are printed (depending CANCEL on the printer, printing may end before the current picture has printed). A Notes • Print pictures from internal memory or a memory card that has been formatted in the camera.
Printing Pictures via USB Creating a DPOF Print Order The C PRINT ORDER (DPOF) option in the playback menu can be used to create a digital “print order” for PictBridge-compatible printers (pg. 43) or devices that support DPOF. DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is standard that allows pictures to be printed from “print orders” stored in internal memory or on a memory card. The information in the order includes the pictures to be printed and the number of copies of each picture.
Printing Pictures via USB the selector up or down to 2 Press choose the number of copies (up to 99). To remove a picture from the order, press the selector down until the number of copies is 0. PRINT ORDER (DPOF) DPOF: 00001 Total number of prints total number of prints is 4 The displayed in the monitor. Press MENU/OK to exit. The pictures in the current print order are indicated by a x icon during playback.
Printing Pictures via USB ■ RESET ALL To cancel the current print order, select RESET ALL in the C PRINT ORDER (DPOF) menu. The confirmation shown at right will be displayed; press MENU/OK to remove all pictures from the order. A Notes • Remove the memory card to create or modify a print order for the pictures in internal memory. • Print orders can contain a maximum of 999 pictures.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer The supplied FinePixViewer software can be used to copy pictures to a computer, where they can be stored, viewed, organized, and printed. Before proceeding, install FinePixViewer as described below. The latest FinePixViewer is available at http://www.fujifilm.com/. Do NOT connect the camera to the computer until installation is complete. Installing FinePixViewer FinePixViewer is available in a Windows version (FinePixViewer S) and a Macintosh version (FinePixViewer).
Viewing Pictures on a Computer C Caution Other versions of Windows are not supported. Operation is not guaranteed on home-built computers or computers that have been upgraded from earlier versions of Windows. 2 Start the computer. Log in to an account with administrator privileges before proceeding. 3 Exit any applications that may be running and insert the installer CD in a CD-ROM drive. Windows Vista If an AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click SETUP.exe.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer prompted to install Windows Media Player or DirectX, follow the on-screen instructions to 4 Ifcomplete installation. prompted, remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive and click Restart to restart the 5 When computer. Store the installer CD in a dry location out of direct sunlight in case you need to reinstall the software. The version number is printed at the top of the CD label for reference when updating the software or contacting customer support.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer Installing FinePixViewer: Macintosh Confirm that the computer meets the following system requirements: 1 CPU OS RAM Free disk space Video Other PowerPC or Intel Preinstalled versions of Mac OS X 10.3.9-10.5 (visit http://www.fujifilm.com/ for more information) 256 MB or more A minimum of 200 MB required for installation with 400 MB available when FinePixViewer is running 800 × 600 pixels or more with thousands of colors or better • Built-in USB port recommended.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive. Note that you may be unable to remove the CD 4 Remove if Safari is running; if necessary, quit Safari before removing the CD. Store the installer CD in a dry location out of direct sunlight in case you need to re-install the software. The version number is printed at the top of the CD label for reference when updating the software or contacting customer support. Select Applications in the Finder Go menu to open the applications folder.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer Connecting the Camera pictures you wish to copy are stored 1 Ifonthea memory card, insert the card into the camera (pg. 8). If no card is inserted, pictures will be copied from internal memory. C Caution Loss of power during transfer could result in loss of data or damage to internal memory or the memory card. Check the battery level. the camera off and connect the supplied 2 Turn USB cable as shown, making sure the connectors are fully inserted.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer Disconnecting the Camera After confirming that the indicator lamp is out, follow the on-screen instructions to turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. Uninstalling FinePixViewer Only uninstall FinePixViewer before reinstalling the software or when it is no longer required.
The Shooting Menu The shooting menu is used to adjust settings for a wide range of shooting conditions. Using the Shooting Menu MENU/OK to display the 1 Press shooting menu. the selector right to display 3 Press options for the highlighted item. SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MODE SHOOTING MODE FACE DETECTION FACE DETECTION ISO QUALITY CONTINUOUS AUTO N OFF A Note The options displayed in the shooting menu vary depending on the shooting mode.
The Shooting Menu Shooting Menu Options Menu item a SHOOTING MODE Description Choose a shooting mode according to the type of subject (pg. 28). Options M/G/k/p/C/U/K/W/ L/D/U/B/G/F/W/E/ O/I/P/A Default k Turn Intelligent Face Detection on or off (pg. B ON / OFF B ON 19). Adjust ISO sensitivity (pg. 59). Choose higher AUTO / 3200 / 1600 / 800 / 400 / AUTO g ISO values when the subject is poorly lit.
The Shooting Menu g ISO Control the camera’s sensitivity to light with M. Higher values can be used to reduce blur when lighting is poor; note, however, that mottling may appear in pictures taken at high sensitivities. If AUTO is selected, the camera will adjust sensitivity automatically in response to shooting conditions. Settings other than AUTO are shown by an icon in the monitor if you use M.
The Shooting Menu k QUALITY Choose the size and quality at which still pictures are recorded. Large pictures can be printed at large sizes with no drop in quality; small pictures require less memory, allowing more pictures to be recorded. Aspect Ratio Pictures taken at an image quality setting of !3:2/g3:2 have an aspect ratio of 3 : 2, the same as a frame of 35-mm film. Pictures taken at other settings have an aspect ratio of 4 : 3. 3:2 Option Prints at sizes up to yF, rF, 31 × 23 cm/12 × 9 in.
The Shooting Menu d EXP. COMPENSATION Use exposure compensation when photographing very bright, very dark, or highcontrast subjects. Choose positive (+) values to increase exposure Choosing an Exposure Compensation Value • Backlit subjects: choose values from +2/3 EV to +12/3 EV (for an explanation of the term “EV”, see the Glossary on page 90) • Highly reflective subjects or very bright scenes (e.g.
The Shooting Menu e WHITE BALANCE For natural colors, choose a setting that matches the light source (for an explanation of “white balance,” see the Glossary on page 90). Option AUTO p q s t u r Description White balance adjusted automatically. 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.
The Shooting Menu c CONTINUOUS (Continuous shooting) Select m TOP 3 to capture motion in a series of pictures. The camera takes up to three pictures while the shutter-release button is pressed. A Notes • Frame rate varies with shutter speed. • Focus and exposure are determined by the first frame in each series. • The number of pictures that can be recorded depends on the memory available. Additional time may be required to record pictures when shooting ends.
The Playback Menu The playback menu is used to manage the pictures in internal memory or on the memory card. Using the Playback Menu 1 Press D to enter playback mode (pg. 33). the selector right to display 4 Press options for the highlighted item. PLAYBACK MENU ERASE MENU/OK to display the 2 Press playback menu. PLAYBACK MENU ERASE RED EYE REMOVAL BACK RED EYE REMOVAL FRAME ALL FRAMES SLIDE SHOW PRINT ORDER (DPOF) PROTECT the selector up or down to 5 Press highlight the desired option.
The Playback Menu Playback Menu Options The following options are available: Option AERASE bRED EYE REMOVAL BSLIDE SHOW CPRINT ORDER (DPOF) EPROTECT FCOPY DIMAGE ROTATE HTRIMMING jSET-UP 64 Description Delete all or selected pictures (pg. 37). Create copies with reduced red eye (pg. 65). View pictures in a slide show (pg. 66). Select pictures for printing on DPOF- and PictBridge-compatible devices (pg. 44). Protect pictures from accidental deletion (pg. 67).
The Playback Menu b RED EYE REMOVAL This option is used with pictures taken using Intelligent Face Detection to create copies that have been processed to remove red eye. the picture back in the monitor (pictures MENU/OK. The message shown 1 Play 2 Press taken with Intelligent Face Detection are below at left will be displayed while indicated by a B icon) and select b RED EYE REMOVAL in the playback menu (pg. 63).
The Playback Menu B SLIDE SHOW PLAYBACK MENU View pictures in an automated ERASE NORMAL slide show. Choose the type RED EYE REMOVAL NORMAL WIPE SLIDE SHOW WIPE of show and press MENU/OK PRINT ORDER (DPOF) to start. Press DISP/BACK at PROTECT any time during the show to view on-screen help. When a movie is displayed, movie playback will begin automatically, and the slide show will continue when the movie ends. The show can be ended at any time by pressing MENU/OK.
The Playback Menu E PROTECT Protect pictures from accidental deletion. The following options are available. ■ FRAME Protect selected pictures. the selector left or right to 1 Press display the desired picture. UNPROTECT OK? PROTECT OK? YES CANCEL Picture not protected YES CANCEL Protected picture MENU/OK to protect the 2 Press picture. If the picture is already steps 1–2 to protect 3 Repeat additional images. Press DISP/BACK to exit when the operation is complete.
The Playback Menu F COPY Copy pictures between internal memory and a memory card. the selector up or down to 1 Press highlight d INTERNAL MEMORY g x CARD (copy pictures from internal memory to the memory card) or x CARD g d INTERNAL MEMORY (copy pictures from a memory card to internal memory). the selector right to display 2 Press options for the highlighted item.
The Playback Menu ■ FRAME Copy selected frames. COPY OK? 100-0001 YES the selector left or right to 1 Press display the desired picture. CANCEL ■ ALL FRAMES Press MENU/OK to copy all pictures, or press DISP/BACK to exit without copying pictures. COPY ALL OK? 100-0001 IT MAY TAKE A WHILE YES CANCEL C Cautions • Copying ends when the destination is full. • DPOF print information is not copied (pg. 46). 2 Press MENU/OK to copy the picture. steps 1–2 to copy additional 3 Repeat images.
The Playback Menu D IMAGE ROTATE IMAGE ROTATE By default, pictures taken in tall orientation are displayed in wide orientation. Use this option to display pictures in SET CANCEL the correct orientation in the monitor. It has no effect on pictures displayed on a computer or other device. the selector down to 1 Press rotate the picture 90 ° clockwise, up to rotate the picture 90 ° counterclockwise. A Notes • Protected pictures can not be rotated. Remove protection before rotating pictures (pg. 67).
The Playback Menu H TRIMMING To create a cropped copy of a picture, play the picture back and select H TRIMMING in the playback menu (pg. 63). the zoom buttons to zoom in and out 1 Press and use the selector to scroll the picture MENU/OK. A confirmation 2 Press dialog will be displayed. until the desired portion is displayed (to exit to single-frame playback without creating a cropped copy, press DISP/BACK).
The Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu the setup menu. 1 Display 1.1 Press MENU/OK to display the menu for the current mode. 1.2 Press the selector up or down to highlight j SET-UP. 1.3 Press the selector right to display the setup menu. settings. 3 Adjust 3.1 Press the selector up or down to highlight a menu item. 3.2 Press the selector right to display options for the highlighted item. SET-UP FORMAT /LANG SET-UP IMAGE DISP. FRAME NO. DIGITAL ZOOM LCD POWER SAVE 1.5 SEC CONT. OFF ON a page. 2 Choose 2.
The Setup Menu Setup Menu Options Menu item Menus Description Options Default Choose how long pictures are displayed after 3 SEC / 1.5 SEC / OFF 1.5 SEC a IMAGE DISP. shooting (pg. 74). Choose how files are named (pg. 74). CONTINUOUS / RENEW CONTINUOUS b FRAME NO. A Enable or disable digital zoom (pg. 75). ON / OFF OFF c DIGITAL ZOOM Enable or disable monitor power saving (pg. ON / OFF ON a LCD POWER SAVE 75). Set the camera clock (pg. 13). — — e DATE/TIME d OPERATION VOL.
The Setup Menu a IMAGE DISP. Choose an option other than OFF to display pictures in the monitor after shooting. Pictures can be displayed for 1.5 seconds (1.5 SEC) or 3 seconds (3 SEC). b FRAME NO. Frame New pictures are number stored in image files 100-0001 named using a fourFile number digit file number assigned by adding Directory one to the last file number number used. The file number is displayed during playback as shown at right. FRAME NO.
The Setup Menu a LCD POWER SAVE If ON is selected, the monitor will dim to save power if no operations are performed for several seconds. Full brightness can be restored by pressing the shutter button halfway. The monitor does not dim in movie mode or during playback. c DIGITAL ZOOM If ON is selected, pressing T at the maximum optical zoom position will trigger digital zoom, further magnifying the image. To cancel digital zoom, zoom out to the minimum digital zoom position and press W.
The Setup Menu m FORMAT FORMAT Format internal memory or a FORMAT OK? memory card. If a memory ERASE ALL DATA card is inserted in the camera, OK CANCEL x will be displayed in the SET dialog shown at right and this option will format the memory card. If no memory card is inserted, d will be displayed and this option will format internal memory. Press the selector left to highlight OK and press MENU/OK to begin formatting. C Cautions • All data—including protected pictures—will be deleted.
The Setup Menu p TIME DIFFERENCE When traveling, use this option to switch the camera clock instantly from your home time zone to the local time at your destination. the difference between local time 1 Specify and your home time zone. 1.1 Press the selector up or down to highlight j LOCAL. 1.2 Press the selector right to display the time difference. TIME DIFFERENCE 12 / 31 / 2050 10:00 AM 12 / 31 / 2050 10:00 AM 00 SET : between local time and your 2 Switch home time zone.
Optional Accessories The camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other manufacturers.
Optional Accessories Accessories from Fujifilm The following optional accessories were 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. • NP-45 rechargeable Li-ion battery: Additional NP-45 slimline batteries can be purchased as required. • AV-C1 A/V cable: Connects the camera and a TV.
Troubleshooting Power and Battery Problem Possible cause The camera does The battery is exhausted. not turn on. The battery is not in the correct orientation. The battery is cold. Power supply The battery runs There is dirt on the battery terminals. down quickly. The camera is in G mode. The battery has been charged many times. Troubleshooting 80 The camera turns The battery is exhausted. off suddenly. The battery is not correctly inserted. The battery is not in the correct orientation.
Troubleshooting Menus and Displays Problem Menus and displays are not in English. Possible cause Solution English is not selected for the n w Select ENGLISH. option in the setup menu. Page 13 Shooting Problem Possible cause Memory is full. Taking pictures Memory is not formatted. No picture is taken when the There is dirt on the memory card contacts. shutter button is The memory card is damaged. pressed. The battery is exhausted. The camera has turned off automatically. Focus The flash has fired.
Troubleshooting Problem Face detection not available. Intelligent No face is detected. Face Detection Wrong subject selected. Close-ups 82 Macro mode is not available. Possible cause Solution The camera is in a shooting mode which Choose a different shooting mode. makes Intelligent Face Detection unavailable. The subject’s face is obscured sunglasses, a Remove the obstructions. hat, long hair, or other objects.
Troubleshooting Problem The flash does not fire. Flash Possible cause The flash is charging. The camera is in a shooting mode in which the flash does not fire. The battery is exhausted. The camera is in continuous mode. The camera is in silent mode. The flash is off (W). The camera is in a shooting mode which makes some flash modes unavailable. The camera is in silent mode. Choose a different shooting mode. Charge the battery or insert a fully-charged spare battery. Select OFF for c CONTINUOUS.
Troubleshooting Playback Problem Pictures are grainy. Possible cause The pictures were taken with a different make or model of camera. Pictures The pictures were taken at an image size of Playback zoom p or with a different make or model of unavailable. camera. Playback volume is too low. No sound in Audio The microphone was obstructed. movie playback. The speaker is obstructed. Selected pictures Some of the pictures selected for deletion Deletion are not deleted. are protected.
Troubleshooting Problem The computer does not Computer recognize the camera. Pictures can not be printed. Only one copy is PictBridge printed. The date is not printed. Possible cause Solution Page The camera is not properly connected. Connect the camera correctly. 54 The camera is not properly connected. The printer is off. Connect the camera correctly. Turn the printer on. 43 — The printer is not PictBridge-compatible. — — Miscellaneous Problem Possible cause Temporary camera malfunction.
Warning Messages and Displays The following warnings are displayed in the monitor: Warning O (red) N (blinks red) 0 Description Low battery. Battery exhausted. Slow shutter speed. Picture may be blurred. R (displayed in red with The camera can not focus. red focus frame) j (blinks red) The subject is too bright or too dark. The picture will be over- or under-exposed. If the subject is dark, use the flash. Camera malfunction. Turn the camera off and then on again, taking care not to touch the lens.
Warning Messages and Displays Warning CARD ERROR Description The memory card is not formatted for use in the camera. The memory card contacts require cleaning or the memory card is damaged. Camera malfunction. x MEMORY FULL The memory card or internal memory is full; d MEMORY FULL INTERNAL MEMORY IS FULL pictures can not be recorded or copied. INSERT A NEW CARD Not enough memory remaining to record additional pictures. The memory card or internal memory is not WRITE ERROR formatted.
Warning Messages and Displays Warning FRAME NO. FULL Description The camera has run out of frame numbers (current frame number is 999-9999). Date for which more than 4,999 pictures exist selected in sort-by-date view. CAN NOT EXECUTE Red-eye removal can not be applied to the A CAN NOT EXECUTE selected picture or movie. An attempt was made to delete or rotate a PROTECTED FRAME protected picture. x NO IMAGE The source device selected in the playback COPY menu contains no pictures.
Warning Messages and Displays Warning PRINTER ERROR PRINTER ERROR RESUME? CAN NOT BE PRINTED Description Printer out of paper or ink, or other printer error. An attempt was made to print a movie, a picture not created with the camera, or a picture in a format not supported by the printer. Solution Check printer (see printer manual for details). To resume printing, turn the printer off and then turn it back on. Check printer (see printer manual for details).
Glossary Digital zoom: Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom does not increase the amount of visible detail. Instead, details visible using optical zoom are simply enlarged, producing a slightly “grainy” image. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format): A standard that allows pictures to be printed from “print orders” stored in internal memory or on a memory card. The information in the order includes the pictures to be printed and the number of copies of each picture.
Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the recording time or number of pictures available at different image qualities. 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. ■ FinePix J27 / FinePix J28 / FinePix J29 SD card Image size (pixels) File size Internal memory (approx.
Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity ■ FinePix J30 / FinePix J32 / FinePix J37 / FinePix J38 SD card Image size (pixels) File size Internal memory (approx. 10 MB) 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB yF yN 4000 × 3000 5.8 MB 2.9 MB n m p !3:2 0 4000 × 2666 2816 × 2112 2048 × 1536 1600 × 1200 640 × 480 2.6 MB 1.
Specifications System Model Effective pixels CCD Storage media File system File format Image size (pixels) File size Lens Focal length Digital zoom Aperture Focus range (distance from front of lens) Sensitivity Image Stabilization Intelligent Face Detection Appendix Metering Exposure control Exposure compensation Scene modes FinePix J27 / FinePix J28 / FinePix J29 FinePix J30 / FinePix J32 / FinePix J37 / FinePix J38 10.2 million 12.2 million ½.3 -in.
Specifications System Shutter speed Continuous Focus White balance Self-timer Flash Flash modes Monitor Movies Shooting options Playback options Other options 94 ¼ s–1/1,400 s (AUTO mode); 8 s–1/1,400 s (other modes); combined mechanical and electronic shutter Up to three frames at a maximum of approximately 1 fps • Mode: Single AF • Autofocus system: Contrast-detect TTL AF • Focus-area selection: AF CENTER Automatic scene detection; six manual preset modes for direct sunlight, shade, daylight fluorescen
Specifications Input/output terminals A/V OUT (audio/video output) Digital input/output NTSC or PAL with monaural sound USB 2.0 Full Speed with MTP/PTP connection Power supply/other Power sources NP-45A rechargeable battery Guide to the number of Battery Type Number of frames available frames for battery NP-45A Approx.
Specifications NP-45A rechargeable battery Nominal voltage Nominal capacity Operating temperature Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight DC 3.7 V 720 mAh 0 °C – +40 °C/+32 °F – +104 °F 31 mm × 39.4 mm × 5.7 mm/1.2 in. × 1.6 in. × 0.2 in. Approx. 15 g/0.5 oz. AC power adapter AC-5VA Rated input Input capacity Rated output Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight Operating temperature 100 – 240 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz 10 VA (100 V) / 20 VA (240 V) 5.0 V DC, 1 A 25 mm × 49 mm × 40.8 mm / 1.0 in. × 1.9 in. × 1.6 in. Approx.
Specifications Color Television Systems NTSC (National Television System Committee) is a color television telecasting specification adopted mainly in the U.S.A., Canada, and Japan. PAL (Phase Alternation by Line) is a color television system adopted mainly in European countries and China. Notices • Specifications subject to change without notice. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this manual.
Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of the product, observe the following precautions. Storage and Use ■ Condensation If the camera will not be used for an extended Sudden increases in temperature, such as occur period, remove the battery and memory card. when entering a heated building on a cold day, Do not store or use the camera in locations that can cause condensation inside the camera.
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