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Chapter Index Menu List Before You Begin First Steps Basic Photography and Playback Movie Recording and Playback Taking Photographs The Shooting Menus Playback and the Playback Menu The Setup Menus Shortcuts Peripherals and Optional Accessories Connections Technical Notes...
Menu List Camera menu options are listed below. Shooting Menus Adjust settings when shooting photos or movies. See page 85 for details. H IMAGE QUALITY SETTING G AF/MF SETTING IMAGE SIZE FOCUS AREA IMAGE QUALITY AF MODE RAW RECORDING STORE AF MODE BY ORIENTATION FILM SIMULATION RAPID AF 1⁄3...
Menu List A SHOOTING SETTING F FLASH SETTING SELF-TIMER FLASH FUNCTION SETTING SAVE SELF-TIMER SETTING RED EYE REMOVAL INTERVAL TIMER SHOOTING TTL-LOCK MODE AE BKT SETTING LED LIGHT SETTING 1⁄2 1⁄2 FILM SIMULATION BKT MASTER SETTING PHOTOMETRY CH SETTING SHUTTER TYPE B MOVIE SETTING IS MODE MOVIE MODE...
Setup Menus Adjust basic camera settings. See page 145 for details. D USER SETTING D SCREEN SETTING FORMAT EVF BRIGHTNESS DATE/TIME EVF COLOR TIME DIFFERENCE LCD BRIGHTNESS a LCD COLOR 1⁄2 1⁄2 MY MENU SETTING IMAGE DISP. SENSOR CLEANING AUTOROTATE DISPLAYS BATTERY AGE PREVIEW EXP./WB IN MANUAL MODE 155 RESET...
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Menu List D BUTTON/DIAL SETTING D SAVE DATA SETTING FOCUS LEVER SETTING FRAME NO. EDIT/SAVE QUICK MENU SAVE ORG IMAGE FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING EDIT FILE NAME SELECTOR BUTTON SETTING CARD SLOT SETTING (STILL IMAGE) 1⁄2 1⁄2 COMMAND DIAL SETTING SWITCH SLOT (SEQUENTIAL) SHUTTER AF MOVIE FILE DESTINATION SHUTTER AE...
Table of Contents Introduction ......................ii For the Latest Information .................... ii Menu List........................ iv Shooting Menus ........................iv The Playback Menu ......................v Setup Menus ........................vi Supplied Accessories ..................xvii About This Manual ..................xviii Symbols and Conventions ..................xviii Terminology ........................xviii Before You Begin Before You Begin Parts of the Camera .....................
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Table of Contents First Steps First Steps Attaching the Shoulder Strap ................24 Attaching a Lens ....................26 Charging the Battery ..................27 Inserting the Battery ..................30 Inserting Memory Cards ..................32 Using Two Cards ......................33 Compatible Memory Cards ..................34 Turning the Camera On and Off ..............35 Checking the Battery Level................36 Basic Setup ......................37 Choosing a Diff erent Language................38...
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N Sensitivity .......................74 Auto Sensitivity (A) ......................75 C Metering ......................76 d Exposure Compensation................77 Focus/Exposure Lock ..................78 The AF-L and AE-L Buttons ..................79 BKT Bracketing ......................80 AE BKT ..........................80 W ISO BKT ..........................80 X FILM SIMULATION BKT ..................80 V WHITE BALANCE BKT ....................81 Y DYNAMIC RANGE BKT ..................81 Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) ............82 j Multiple Exposures ..................83...
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Table of Contents G AF/MF SETTING .....................97 FOCUS AREA ........................97 AF MODE ..........................97 STORE AF MODE BY ORIENTATION ...............98 RAPID AF..........................98 AF POINT DISPLAY ...................98 NUMBER OF THE FOCUS POINTS ................99 PRE-AF ............................99 FACE/EYE DETECTION SETTING ................100 AF+MF ..........................101 MF ASSIST .........................
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B MOVIE SETTING ..................116 MOVIE MODE ........................116 MOVIE AF MODE ......................116 HDMI OUTPUT INFO DISPLAY................117 HDMI REC CONTROL ....................117 MIC LEVEL ADJUSTMENT ..................117 Playback and the Playback Menu Playback and the Playback Menu The Playback Display ..................120 The DISP/BACK Button .....................
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Table of Contents MY MENU SETTING ..................... 148 SENSOR CLEANING ..................... 149 BATTERY AGE ........................149 RESET ........................... 150 D SOUND SETTING ..................151 AF BEEP VOL........................151 SELF-TIMER BEEP VOL....................151 OPERATION VOL......................151 HEADPHONES VOLUME ................... 152 SHUTTER VOLUME .......................
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EXPO. COMP. BUTTON SETTING ................166 TOUCH SCREEN SETTING ..................166 LOCK............................. 166 D POWER MANAGEMENT ................167 AUTO POWER OFF ....................... 167 SHOOTING STAND BY MODE ................167 AUTO POWER SAVE ..................... 168 D SAVE DATA SETTING .................. 169 FRAME NO.
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Table of Contents Peripherals and Optional Accessories Peripherals and Optional Accessories Lenses ........................188 Lens Parts .......................... 188 Lens Care ........................... 189 Removing Lens Caps ....................189 Attaching Lens Hoods ....................189 Vertical Battery Grips ..................190 Attaching the VB-GF1 ....................191 Inserting a Battery .......................
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Table of Contents Technical Notes Technical Notes Accessories from FUJIFILM ................218 For Your Safety ....................221 Product Care ..................... 230 Cleaning the Image Sensor ................. 231 Firmware Updates ................... 232 Checking the Firmware Version ................232 Troubleshooting ....................233 Warning Messages and Displays ...............
About This Manual This manual contains instructions for your FUJIFILM GFX 50S digital camera. Be sure you have read and understood its contents before proceeding. Symbols and Conventions The following symbols are used in this manual: Information that should be read to prevent damage to the product.
Parts of the Camera The Selector Press the selector up (e), right (h), down (f), or left (g) to highlight items. The up, right, down, and left buttons also double as function buttons Fn6 through Fn9 ( 180). Control Lock To prevent accidental operation of the selector and the Q and Fn5 buttons during shooting, press MENU/OK until X is displayed.
The Command Dials Rotate or press the command dials to: Front command dial Rear command dial • Choose the desired combination of shutter speed and aperture • Choose the desired combina- (program shift) tion of shutter speed and ap- • Choose a shutter speed erture (program shift) •...
Parts of the Camera The Drive Button Pressing the drive button displays the fol- lowing drive mode options. Mode Mode Mode Mode STILL IMAGE (single frame) WHITE BALANCE BKT I CONTINUOUS (burst mode) (white balance bracketing) O AE BKT (exposure bracketing) DYNAMIC RANGE BKT W ISO BKT (sensitivity bracketing) (dynamic range bracketing)
The Indicator Lamp When the viewfi nder is not in use, cam- era status is shown by the indicator lamp. Indicator lamp Indicator lamp Camera status Camera status Glows green Focus locked. Blinks green Focus or slow shutter speed warning. Pictures can be taken. Blinks green and Recording pictures.
Parts of the Camera The LCD Monitor The LCD monitor can be tilted for eas- ier viewing, but be careful not to touch the wires or trap fi ngers or other objects behind the monitor. Touching the wires could cause camera malfunction. The LCD monitor also functions as a touch screen ( 70, 125).
The Viewfi nder Attaching the Viewfi nder Using the viewfi nder makes it easier to frame your subject accurately. Remove the hot shoe cover from the camera and slide the viewfi nder onto the hot shoe, stopping when it clicks into place. Removing the Viewfi nder Keeping the lock releases pressed ( ), press...
Camera Displays This section lists the indicators that may be displayed during shooting. For illustrative purposes, displays are shown with all indicators lit. The Electronic Viewfi nder 1/ 1/ 2017 12:00 AM GRIP...
Choosing a Display Mode Press the VIEW MODE button to cycle through the following display modes: • E EYE SENSOR: Putting your eye to the viewfi nder turns the viewfi nder on and the LCD monitor off ; taking your eye away turns the viewfi nder off and LCD monitor on.
Camera Displays The DISP/BACK Button The DISP/BACK button controls the display of indicators in the viewfi nder and LCD monitor. Viewfi nder Full screen Full screen (no indicators) Dual display (manual focus mode Standard indicators only; 18) Standard (no indicators)
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LCD Monitor Standard indicators No indicators Dual display Info display (manual focus mode only) The Dual Display The dual display consists of a large full-frame window and a smaller close- up of the focus area.
Camera Displays Customizing Standard Indicators To choose the items shown in the standard indicator display: Display standard indicators. Press the DISP/BACK button until standard indicators are dis- played. Select DISP. CUSTOM SETTING. Select D SCREEN SETTING > DISP. CUSTOM SETTING in the setup menu.
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Virtual Horizon Selecting ELECTRONIC LEVEL displays a virtual horizon. The camera is level when the two lines overlap. Note that the virtual horizon may not be displayed if the camera lens is pointed up or down. For a 3D display, press the function but- ton to which ELECTRONIC LEVEL is assigned 162, 182) Pitch...
Camera Displays The Secondary LCD Monitor The secondary LCD monitor shows eight camera settings, four as text (items ) and four as icons (items Use D SCREEN SETTING > SUB MONITOR SETTING to choose the items displayed. Items for display when you are taking photographs can be selected separately from those shown in movie mode;...
Using the Menus To display the menus, press MENU/OK. Shooting Shooting Playback Playback PLAY BACK MENU IMAGE QUALITY SETTING IMAGE SIZE SWITCH SLOT RAW CONVERSION IMAGE QUALITY RAW RECORDING ERASE FILM SIMULATION CROP GRAIN EFFECT RESIZE PROTECT COLOR CHROME EFFECT DYNAMIC RANGE IMAGE ROTATE WHITE BALANCE...
Attaching the Shoulder Strap Attach the strap clips to the shoulder strap and then attach the strap to the camera. Attach a clip to the strap. Slide a clip onto the strap ( A ) and pass the strap through the strap adjuster and strap retainer ( B ).
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Attaching the Shoulder Strap Locking the Clips Be sure to insert the clip locks after confi rming that clips are correctly attached ( 24). To prevent the strap becoming detached acci- dentally, insert the clip locks as shown. The clips are small and easily swallowed; keep out of reach of children.
Lenses and Other Optional Accessories The camera can be used with lenses and accessories for the FUJIFILM G-mount. Before attaching or removing (exchanging) lenses, attach the lens caps and check that the lenses are free of dust and other foreign mat- ter.
Charging the Battery The battery is not charged at shipment. Before proceeding, use the supplied battery charger to fully charge the battery. An NP-T125 rechargeable battery is supplied with the camera. Charging takes about 140 minutes. Connect the plug adapter. The plug adapter supplied with the camera varies with the country or region of purchase;...
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The Charging Indicator The charging indicator shows battery charge status as follows: Charging indicator Charging indicator Battery status Battery status Action Action Battery not inserted. Insert the battery. Off Battery fully charged. Remove the battery. Battery charging. — Unplug the charger and Blinks Battery fault.
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Charging the Battery Charging via AC Adapter The battery inserted in the camera will also charge when the camera is powered by an optional AC-15V AC adapter. Charging takes about 120 min- utes. Battery charge status is shown by battery status icons when the camera is on (playback mode) and by the indicator lamp when the camera is off .
Inserting the Battery After charging the battery, insert the battery in the camera as described below. Open the battery-chamber cover. Slide the battery-chamber latch as shown and open the battery-cham- ber cover. Do not remove the battery when the camera is on. Failure to observe this precaution could damage image fi les or memory cards.
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Inserting the Battery Close the battery-chamber cover. Close and latch the cover. If the cover does not close, check that the battery is in the correct orienta- tion. Do not attempt to force the cov- er shut. Removing the Battery Before removing the battery, turn the camera off and open the battery-cham- ber cover.
Inserting Memory Cards Pictures are stored on memory cards (sold separately). The camera can be used with two cards, one in each of its two slots. Open the memory card slot cover. Unlatch and open the cover. Do not remove memory cards when the camera is on.
Inserting Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off and open the memory card slot cover. Press and release the card to eject it part way (to prevent the card falling from the slot, press the center of the card and release it slowly, without removing your fi nger from the card).
Inserting Memory Cards Compatible Memory Cards FUJIFILM and SanDisk SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards have been approved for use in the camera; UHS-II cards can be used in both slots, while cards with a UHS speed class of 1 or bet- ter are recommended for movies.
Turning the Camera On and Off Use the ON/OFF switch to turn the camera on and off . Rotate the switch to ON to turn the cam- era on, or to OFF to turn the camera off . Fingerprints and other marks on the lens or viewfi nder can aff ect pic- tures or the view through the viewfi nder.
Checking the Battery Level After turning the camera on, check the battery level in the display. Battery level is shown as follows: Indicator Indicator Description Description Battery partially discharged. Battery about 80% full. Battery about 60% full. Battery about 40% full. Battery about 20% full.
Basic Setup A language-selection dialog is displayed the fi rst time the camera is turned on. Turn the camera on. A language-selection dialog will be displayed. Choose a language. Highlight a language and press MENU/OK. Set the date and time. Press the selector left or right to DATE/TIME NOT SET highlight the year, month, day, hour,...
Basic Setup If the battery is removed for an extended period, the camera clock will be reset and the language-selection dialog will be displayed when the camera is turned on. Skipping the Current Step Press DISP/BACK to skip the current step. Any steps you skip will be displayed the next time the camera is turned on.
Taking Photographs (Mode P) This section describes how to take pictures using program AE (mode P). See pages 52–61 for information on S, A, and M modes. Adjust settings for program AE. Aperture ( 52): Select A (auto). Sensitivity ( 74): Select A (auto).
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Taking Photographs (Mode P) Ready the camera. Hold the camera steady with both hands and brace your elbows against your sides. Shaking or unsteady hands can blur your shots. To prevent pictures that are out of fo- cus or too dark (underexposed), keep your fi ngers and other objects away from the lens.
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Taking Photographs (Mode P) Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Focus Focus frame indicator If the camera is able to focus, it will beep twice and focus area and focus indicator will glow green. Focus and exposure will lock while the shutter button is pressed halfway.
Viewing Pictures Pictures can be viewed in the viewfi nder or LCD monitor. To view pictures full frame, press a. 100-0001 Additional pictures can be viewed by pressing the selector left or right or rotating the front command dial. Press the selector or rotate the dial right to view pictures in the order recorded, left to view pictures in reverse order.
Deleting Pictures Use the b button to delete pictures. Deleted pictures can not be recovered. Copy important pictures to a computer or other storage device before proceeding. With a picture displayed full frame, press the b button and select FRAME. ERASE FRAME SELECTED FRAMES...
Recording Movies This section describes how to fi lm movies in auto mode. Press the drive mode button and select F MOVIE. Adjust settings for program AE. Aperture ( 52): Select A (auto). Sensitivity ( 74): Select A (auto). Shutter speed ( 52): Select A (auto).
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Recording Movies Press the button again to end recording. Recording ends automatically when the maximum length is reached or the memory card is full. Sound is recorded via the built-in microphone or an optional external microphone. Do not cover the microphone during recording. Note that the microphone may pick up lens noise and other sounds made by the camera during recording.
Recording Movies Adjusting Movie Settings Frame size and rate can be selected using B MOVIE SETTING > MOVIE MODE, while the card used to store movies can be select- ed using D SAVE DATA SETTING > MOVIE FILE DESTINATION. Focus mode is selected using the focus mode selector; for con- tinuous focus adjustment, select C, or choose S and enable Intel- ligent Face Detection.
Viewing Movies View movies on the camera. In full-frame playback, movies are identi- 1/1/2017 12:00 AM fi ed by a W icon. PLAY PLAY ±0 The following operations can be per- formed while a movie is displayed: Playback in Playback in Playback Playback x ) )
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Viewing Movies Playback Speed Press the selector left or right to adjust playback 29m59s speed during playback. Speed is shown by the number of arrows (M or N). STOP PAUSE Arrows...
P, S, A, and M Modes P, S, A, and M modes give you varying degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture. Mode P: Program AE Let the camera choose shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure. Other values that produce the same exposure can be selected with program shift.
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P, S, A, and M Modes Program Shift If desired, you can rotate the rear command dial to select other combinations of shutter speed and aperture without altering exposure (pro- gram shift). Shutter speed Aperture Program shift is not available during movie recording or if the fl ash supports TTL auto or an auto option is selected for H IMAGE QUALI- TY SETTING >...
Mode S: Shutter-Priority AE Choose a shutter speed and let the camera adjust aperture for optimal exposure. Shutter speed: Choose a speed. Aperture: Select A (auto). Set aperture to A (auto) and use the shut- ter speed dial to choose a shutter speed. S will appear in the display.
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P, S, A, and M Modes Time (T) Rotate the shutter speed dial to T (time) to choose slow shutter speeds for long time-exposures. Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent the camera moving during the exposure. Rotate the shutter speed dial to T. Rotate the rear command dial to choose a shutter speed.
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Bulb (B) Select a shutter speed of B (bulb) for long time-exposures in which you open and close the shutter manually. Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent the camera moving during the ex- posure. Rotate the shutter speed dial to B. Press the shutter button all the way down.
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P, S, A, and M Modes Using a Remote Release An optional RR-90 remote release can be used for long time-exposures. The RR-90 connects via the Micro USB (Micro-B) USB 2.0 connector. Alternatively, electronic releases from third-par- ty suppliers can be connected via the remote release connector (⌀2.5 mm 3-pole mini jack)
Mode A: Aperture-Priority AE Choose an aperture and let the camera adjust shutter speed for optimal exposure. Shutter speed: Select A (auto). Aperture: Choose an aperture. Rotate the shutter speed dial to A (auto), and rotate the lens aperture ring to ad- just aperture as desired.
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P, S, A, and M Modes Previewing Depth of Field When PREVIEW DEPTH OF FIELD is assigned to a function button, pressing the button dis- plays a L icon and stops aperture down to the selected setting, allowing depth of fi eld to be previewed in the display.
Mode M: Manual Exposure Alter exposure from that selected by the camera. Shutter speed: Choose a speed. Aperture: Choose an aperture. Set shutter speed to a value other than A, and rotate the lens aperture ring to choose the aperture. M will appear in the display.
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P, S, A, and M Modes Exposure Preview To preview exposure in the LCD monitor, select an option other than OFF for D SCREEN SETTING > PREVIEW EXP./WB IN MANUAL MODE. Select OFF when using the fl ash or on other occasions on which exposure may change when the picture is taken.
Rotate the focus mode selector to S or C ( 63). Use G AF/MF SETTING > AF MODE to choose an AF mode 65). Choose the position and size of the focus frame ( 67). Take pictures. For information on the autofocus system, visit: http://fujifilm-x.com/af/en/index.html...
Autofocus Focus Mode Use the focus mode selector to choose how the camera focuses. Choose from the following options: Mode Mode Description Description Single AF: Focus locks while the shutter button is pressed halfway. (AF-S) Choose for stationary subjects. Continuous AF: Focus is continually adjusted to refl ect changes in the distance to the subject while the shutter button is pressed halfway.
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The Focus Indicator The focus indicator turns green when the sub- ject is in focus and blinks white when the cam- era is unable to focus. Brackets (“( )”) indicate that the camera is focusing and are displayed continuously in mode C. j is displayed in manual focus mode.
Autofocus Autofocus Options (AF Mode) Choose how the camera focuses in modes S and C. Press MENU/OK and go to the shooting menu. Select G AF/MF SETTING > AF MODE. Choose an AF mode. This feature can also be accessed via shortcuts ( 176).
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Focus Mode C (AF-C) Focus Mode C (AF-C) Option Option Description Description Sample image Sample image Focus tracks subject at selected fo- cus point. Use for subjects moving SINGLE POINT toward or away from camera. Focus tracks subject in selected fo- cus zone.
Autofocus Focus-Point Selection Choose a focus point for autofocus. Viewing the Focus-Point Display Press MENU/OK and go to the shooting menu. Select G AF/MF SETTING > FOCUS AREA to view the fo- cus-point display. Use the focus stick and rear command dial to choose a focus area.
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The Focus-Point Display The focus-point display varies with the option selected for AF mode. Focus frames are shown by small squares (), focus zones by the large squares. AF mode AF mode r SINGLE POINT y ZONE z WIDE/TRACKING SINGLE POINT ZONE WIDE/TRACKING Number of points avail-...
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Autofocus 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 refl ective object. •...
Touch Focus Controls Use the touch screen to focus when taking photographs. Tap the touch screen mode indicator in the shooting display to cycle through the following touch-screen modes: Mode Mode Description Description Tap the display to select a focus point and lock focus. The shut- ter can be released by pressing the shutter button all the way down.
Manual Focus Adjust focus manually. Rotate the focus mode selector to M. j will appear in the display. Focus manually using the lens focus ring. Rotate the ring left to reduce the focus distance, right to increase. Take pictures. Use D BUTTON/DIAL SETTING > FOCUS RING to reverse the direc- tion of rotation of the focus ring.
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Quick Focus To use autofocus to focus on the subject in the selected focus area, press the button to which focus lock or AF-ON has been assigned (the size of the focus area can be chosen with the rear command dial). In manual focus mode, you can use this feature to quickly focus on a chosen subject using either single or continuous AF according to the option chosen for G AF/ MF SETTING >...
Manual Focus Checking Focus A variety of options are available for checking focus in manual focus mode. The Manual Focus Indicator The manual focus indicator indicates Focus distance (white line) how closely the focus distance matches the distance to the subject in the focus brackets.
Sensitivity Adjust the camera’s sensitivity to light. Press the sensitivity dial lock release, ro- tate the dial to the desired setting, and press the release again to lock the dial in place. Option Option Description Description Sensitivity is automatically adjusted in response to shooting conditions according to option chosen for A SHOOTING A (auto) SETTING >...
Sensitivity Auto Sensitivity (A) Use A SHOOTING SETTING > ISO AUTO SETTING to choose the base sensitivity, maximum sensitivity, and minimum shut- ter speed for the A position on the sensitivity dial. Settings for AUTO 1, AUTO 2, and AUTO 3 can be stored separately; the de- faults are shown below.
Metering Choose how the camera meters exposure. A SHOOTING SETTING > PHOTOMETRY off ers a choice of the following metering options: The selected option will only take eff ect when G AF/MF SETTING > FACE/EYE DETECTION SETTING is OFF. Mode Mode Description Description The camera meters lighting conditions in an area at the center of the...
Exposure Compensation Adjust exposure. Hold the d button and rotate the rear command dial until the desired value is displayed in the viewfi nder or LCD mon- itor. The amount of compensation available varies with the shooting mode. The d Button If ON/OFF SWITCH is selected for D BUTTON/DIAL SETTING ...
Focus/Exposure Lock Compose photographs with off -center subjects. Focus: Position the subject in the fo- cus frame and press the shutter but- ton halfway to lock focus and expo- sure. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter button is pressed halfway (AF/AE lock).
Focus/Exposure Lock The AF-L and AE-L Buttons Focus and exposure can also be locked using function buttons. At default set- tings, the Fn4 button locks focus, the Fn5 button exposure. Focus and/or exposure will remain locked while the button is pressed, whether or not the shutter but- Fn4 button ton is pressed halfway.
Bracketing Automatically vary settings over a series of pictures. Press the drive button and choose from the options below. O AE BKT Use A SHOOTING SETTING > AE BKT SETTING to choose the bracketing amount and number of shots. Each time the shutter button is pressed, the camera will take the specifi ed number of shots: one using the metered value for exposure and the others over- or under-exposed by multiples of the selected bracketing...
Bracketing WHITE BALANCE BKT Select a bracketing amount (±1, ±2, or ±3). Each time the shutter is released, the camera takes one shot and processes it to create three copies: one at the current white balanced setting, one with fi ne-tuning increased by the selected amount, and another with fi ne-tuning decreased by the selected amount.
Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) Capture motion in a series of pictures. Press the drive button and select I CONTINUOUS. The camera will take pictures while the shutter button is pressed; shooting ends when the shutter button is released or the memory card is full.
Multiple Exposures Create a photograph that combines two exposures. Press the drive button and select j MULTIPLE EXPOSURE. Take the fi rst shot. Press MENU/OK. The fi rst shot will be shown superimposed on the view through the lens and you will be prompted to take the second shot.
IMAGE QUALITY SETTING IMAGE QUALITY Choose a fi le format and compression ratio. Select SUPER FINE (minimum compression), FINE (low compression), or NORMAL (high compression) to record JPEG images, RAW to record RAW images, or SUPER FINE+RAW, FINE+RAW, or NORMAL+RAW to record both JPEG and RAW images.
(G) fi lter deepens reds and browns, including skin tones, making it a good choice for portraits. Film simulation options can be combined with tone and sharpness settings. Film simulation settings can also be accessed via shortcuts ( 176). For more information, visit: http://fujifilm-x.com/en/x-stories/the-world-of- film-simulation-episode-1/...
IMAGE QUALITY SETTING GRAIN EFFECT Add a fi lm grain eff ect. Select an amount (STRONG or WEAK) or choose OFF to turn fi lm grain off . Options Options STRONG WEAK COLOR CHROME EFFECT Deepen colors in shadows. Select an amount (STRONG or WEAK) or choose OFF to turn the eff ect off .
WHITE BALANCE For natural colors, choose a white balance option that matches the light source. Option Option Description Description AUTO White balance is adjusted automatically. k/l/m Measure a value for white balance. Choose a color temperature. For subjects in direct sunlight. For subjects in the shade.
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IMAGE QUALITY SETTING Fine-Tuning White Balance Pressing MENU/OK after selecting a white WB SHIFT AUTO balance option displays the dialog shown at right; use the selector to fi ne-tune white balance or press DISP/BACK to exit without R:0 B:0 fi ne-tuning. Custom White Balance Choose , or...
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k: Color Temperature Selecting k in the white balance menu WHITE BALANCE displays a list of color temperatures; highlight a color temperature and press COLOR TEMPERATURE 10000 MENU/OK to select the highlighted option R:0 B:0 9100 8300 and display the fi ne-tuning dialog. 7700 7100 SHIFT...
IMAGE QUALITY SETTING HIGHLIGHT TONE Adjust the appearance of highlights. Choose from seven options between +4 and −2. Options Options −1 −2 SHADOW TONE Adjust the appearance of shadows. Choose from seven options between +4 and −2. Options Options −1 −2 COLOR Adjust color density.
NOISE REDUCTION Reduce noise in pictures taken at high sensitivities. Choose from nine options between +4 and −4. Options Options −1 −2 −3 −4 LONG EXPOSURE NR Select ON to reduce mottling in long time-exposures. Options Options LENS MODULATION OPTIMIZER Select ON to improve defi nition by adjusting for diff raction and the slight loss of focus at the periphery of the lens.
IMAGE QUALITY SETTING PIXEL MAPPING Use this option if you notice bright spots in your pictures. Press MENU/OK in the shooting display and select the H IM- AGE QUALITY SETTING tab. Highlight PIXEL MAPPING and press MENU/OK to perform pix- el mapping.
IMAGE QUALITY SETTING EDIT/SAVE CUSTOM SETTING Save up to 7 sets of custom camera settings for commonly-en- countered situations. Saved settings can be recalled using H IM- AGE QUALITY SETTING > SELECT CUSTOM SETTING. Press MENU/OK in shooting mode to display the shooting menu.
AF/MF SETTING Adjust focus settings. To display focus settings, press MENU/OK AF/MF SETTING FOCUS AREA in the shooting display and select the G AF MODE STORE AF MODE BY ORIENTATION (AF/MF SETTING) tab. RAPID AF AF POINT DISPLAY NUMBER OF THE FOCUS POINTS PRE-AF FACE/EYE DETECTION SETTING EXIT...
STORE AF MODE BY ORIENTATION Choose whether the focus mode and focus area used when the camera is in portrait orientation are stored separately from those used when the camera is in landscape orientation. Option Option Description Description The same settings are used in both orientations. FOCUS AREA ONLY The focus area for each orientation can be selected separately.
AF/MF SETTING NUMBER OF THE FOCUS POINTS Choose the number of focus points available for focus-point se- lection in manual focus mode or when SINGLE POINT is selected for AF MODE. Option Option Description Description 117 POINTS Choose from 117 focus points arranged in a 13- by 9-point grid. (13 ×...
FACE/EYE DETECTION SETTING Intelligent Face Detection sets focus and exposure for human faces anywhere in the frame, preventing the camera from focusing on the background in group portraits. Choose for shots that empha- size portrait subjects. Faces can be de- tected with the camera in vertical or horizontal orientation;...
AF/MF SETTING AF+MF If ON is selected in focus mode S, focus can be adjusted manual- ly by rotating the focus ring while the shutter button is pressed halfway. Both standard and focus peaking MF assist options are supported. Options Options Lenses with a focus distance indicator must be set to manual focus mode (MF) before this option can be used.
FOCUS CHECK If ON is selected, the display will automatically zoom in on the selected focus area when the focus ring is rotated in manual fo- cus mode. Options Options Pressing the center of the rear command dial cancels focus zoom. INTERLOCK SPOT AE &...
AF/MF SETTING DEPTH-OF-FIELD SCALE Choose FILM FORMAT BASIS to help you make practical assess- ments of depth of fi eld for pictures that will be viewed as prints and the like, PIXEL BASIS to help you assess depth of fi eld for pictures that will be viewed at high resolutions on computers or other electronic displays.
SHOOTING SETTING Adjust shooting options. To display shooting options, press SHOOTING SETTING SELF-TIMER MENU/OK in the shooting display and se- SAVE SELF-TIMER SETTING INTERVAL TIMER SHOOTING lect the A (SHOOTING SETTING) tab. AE BKT SETTING FILM SIMULATION BKT PHOTOMETRY SHUTTER TYPE IS MODE EXIT The options available vary with the shooting mode selected.
SHOOTING SETTING SAVE SELF-TIMER SETTING If ON is selected, the chosen self-timer setting will remain in ef- fect after a picture is taken or the camera is turned off . Options Options INTERVAL TIMER SHOOTING Confi gure the camera to take photos automatically at a preset interval.
Interval timer photography can not be used at a shutter speed of B (bulb) or with multiple exposure photography. In burst mode, only one picture will be taken each time the shutter is released. Use of a tripod is recommended. Check the battery level before starting.
SHOOTING SETTING PHOTOMETRY Choose how the camera meters exposure. The selected option will only take eff ect when G AF/MF SETTING > FACE/EYE DETECTION SETTING is OFF. Mode Mode Description Description The camera instantly determines exposure based on an anal- ysis of composition, color, and brightness distribution. Rec- MULTI ommended in most situations.
SHUTTER TYPE Choose the shutter type. Choose the electronic shutter to mute the shutter sound. Option Option Description Description t MECHANICAL SHUTTER Take pictures with the mechanical shutter. s ELECTRONIC SHUTTER Take pictures with the electronic shutter. Reduces the lag between the shutter button being Q E-FRONT CURTAIN pressed and the start of the exposure.
SHOOTING SETTING IS MODE Reduce blur. Option Option Description Description l CONTINUOUS Image stabilization on. Image stabilization enabled only when the shutter button m SHOOTING ONLY is pressed halfway (focus mode C) or the shutter is released. Image stabilization off ; x appears in the display. Rec- ommended when the camera is on a tripod.
MOUNT ADAPTOR SETTING Adjust settings for lenses attached via a mount adapter. Shutter Select When using lenses with an internal shutter, choose whether to use the shutter on the camera (BODY) or the lens (LENS). This option may have no eff ect with some lenses. Saved Settings Store settings for up to 6 lenses, or choose OFF to disable correc- tions for focal length, distortion, color shading, and peripheral...
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SHOOTING SETTING Color Shading Correction Color Shading Correction Color (shading) variations between the center and edges of the frame can be ad- justed separately for each corner. To use color shading correction, follow the steps below. NEXT Rotate the rear command dial to choose a corner. The select- ed corner is indicated by a triangle.
SHOOTING SETTING WIRELESS COMMUNICATION Connect to smartphones running the “FUJIFILM Camera Remote” app. The smartphone can be used to browse the images on the camera, download selected images, control the camera remote- ly, or upload location data to the camera.
FLASH SETTING Adjust fl ash-related settings. To display fl ash-related settings, press FLASH SETTING 画質設定 画像サイズ FLASH FUNCTION SETTING MENU/OK in the shooting display and se- 画質モード RED EYE REMOVAL RAW 記録方式 TTL-LOCK MODE lect the F (FLASH SETTING) tab. フィルムシミュレーション...
TTL-LOCK MODE Instead of adjusting fl ash level with each shot, TTL fl ash control can be locked for consistent results across a series of photo- graphs. Option Option Description Description Flash output is locked at the value metered for the most LOCK WITH LAST FLASH recent photo.
Choose a fl ash group (A, B, or C) for the fl ash mounted on the camera hot shoe when it functions as a master fl ash controlling remote fl ash units via FUJIFILM wireless optical fl ash control, or choose OFF to limit master fl ash output to a level that does not aff ect the fi nal picture.
MOVIE SETTING Adjust movie-recording options. To display options for movie recording, MOVIE SETTING 画質設定 画像サイズ MOVIE MODE press MENU/OK in the shooting display and 画質モード MOVIE AF MODE RAW 記録方式 HDMI OUTPUT INFO DISPLAY select the B (MOVIE SETTING) tab. フィルムシミュレーション...
MOVIE SETTING HDMI OUTPUT INFO DISPLAY If ON is selected, HDMI devices to which the camera is connected will mirror the information in the camera display. Options Options HDMI REC CONTROL Choose whether the camera sends movie start and stop signals to the HDMI device when the shutter button is pressed to start and stop movie recording.
The Playback Display This section lists the indicators that may be displayed during playback. For illustrative purposes, displays are shown with all indicators lit. 1.1. 2017 12:00 AM Date and time .........37, 147 Image size/quality ........86, 87 Face detection indicator ......100 Film simulation ..........
The Playback Display The DISP/BACK Button The DISP/BACK button controls the display of indicators during playback. Standard Information off 1.1.2017 12:00 AM 1.1.2017 12:00 AM 1.1.2017.12:00 AM FAVORITES Favorites Info display The Info Display In the info display, you can press the selector up to cycle through a series of information and histogram displays.
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The Playback Display Viewing Photo Information The photo information display changes each time the selector is pressed up. Basic data Histogram 1.1.2017 12:00 AM BACK 1.1.2017.12:00 AM 1/1200 41200 BACK Info display 2 Info display 1 Zooming in on the Focus Point Press the center of the rear command dial to zoom in on the focus point.
Viewing Pictures Read this section for information on playback zoom and multi-frame playback. Use the rear command dial to go from full-frame playback to playback zoom or multi-frame playback. Full-frame playback 100-0001 Multi-frame Playback playback zoom DISP/BACK MENU/OK Nine-frame view Medium zoom Hundred- frame view Maximum zoom...
Playback Zoom Rotate the rear command dial right to zoom in on the current picture, left to zoom out. To exit zoom, press DISP/BACK, MENU/OK, or the center of the rear command dial. The maximum zoom ratio varies with the option selected for H IM- AGE QUALITY SETTING >...
Viewing Pictures Playback Touch Controls When ON is selected for D BUTTON/DIAL SETTING > TOUCH SCREEN SETTING, touch controls can be used for the following playback operations. • Swipe: Swipe a fi nger across the display to view other images. •...
The Playback Menu Adjust playback settings. The playback menu is displayed when PLAY BACK MENU SWITCH SLOT you press MENU/OK in playback mode. RAW CONVERSION ERASE CROP RESIZE PROTECT IMAGE ROTATE RED EYE REMOVAL EXIT SWITCH SLOT Choose the card from which images will be played back. If two memory cards are inserted, you can press and hold the a but- ton to choose a card for playback.
The Playback Menu RAW CONVERSION RAW pictures store information on camera settings separate- ly from the data captured by the camera image sensor. Using C PLAY BACK MENU > RAW CONVERSION, you can create JPEG copies of RAW pictures using diff erent options for the settings listed on page 128.
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The settings that can be adjusted when converting pictures from RAW to JPEG are: Setting Setting Description Description Create a JPEG copy using the settings in eff ect at the REFLECT SHOOTING COND. time the photo was taken. FILE TYPE Choose a fi...
The Playback Menu ERASE Delete individual pictures, multiple selected pictures, or all pic- tures. Deleted pictures can not be recovered. Protect important pictures or copy them to a computer or other storage device before proceeding. Option Option Description Description FRAME Delete pictures one at a time.
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ALL FRAMES Select ALL FRAMES for ERASE in the playback menu. A confi rmation dialog will be displayed; highlight OK and press MENU/OK to delete all unprotected pictures. Pressing DISP/BACK cancels deletion; note that any pictures deleted be- fore the button was pressed can not be recovered. If a message appears stating that the selected images are part of a DPOF print order, press MENU/OK to delete the pictures.
The Playback Menu CROP Create a cropped copy of the current picture. Display the desired picture. Select CROP in the playback menu. Use the rear 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.
RESIZE Create a small copy of the current picture. Display the desired picture. Select RESIZE in the playback menu. Highlight a size and press MENU/OK to display a confi rmation dialog. Press MENU/OK again to save the resized copy to a separate fi le.
The Playback Menu 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.
IMAGE ROTATE Rotate pictures. Display the desired picture. Select IMAGE ROTATE in the playback menu. Press the selector down to rotate the picture 90° clockwise, up to rotate it 90° counterclockwise. Press MENU/OK. The picture will automatically be displayed in the selected orientation whenever it is played back on the camera.
The Playback Menu RED EYE REMOVAL Remove red-eye from portraits. The camera will analyze the im- age; if red-eye is detected, the image will be processed to create a copy with reduced red-eye. Display the desired picture. Select RED EYE REMOVAL in the playback menu. Press MENU/OK.
VOICE MEMO SETTING Add a voice memo to the current photograph. Select ON for VOICE MEMO SETTING in the playback menu. Display a photo to which you wish to add a voice memo. Press and hold the center of the front command dial to re- cord the memo.
The Playback Menu COPY Copy pictures between the cards in the fi rst and second slots. Select COPY in the playback menu. Highlight one of the following options and press the selector right: • SLOT1 y SLOT2: Copy pictures from the card in the fi rst slot to the card in the second slot.
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION Connect to smartphones running the “FUJIFILM Camera Remote” app. The smartphone can be used to browse the images on the camera, download selected images, control the camera remote- ly, or upload location data to the camera. For downloads and other information, visit:...
The Playback Menu PHOTOBOOK ASSIST Create books from your favorite photos. Creating a Photobook Select NEW BOOK for PLAY BACK MENU > PHOTOBOOK ASSIST. Scroll through the images and press the selector up to select or deselect. Press MENU/OK to exit when the book is complete. Neither photographs a or smaller nor movies can be selected for photobooks.
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Viewing Photobooks Highlight a book in the photobook assist menu and press MENU/OK to display the book, then press the selector left or right to scroll through the pictures. Editing and Deleting Photobooks Display the photobook and press MENU/OK. The following options will be displayed;...
The Playback Menu PRINT ORDER (DPOF) Create a digital “print order” for DPOF-compatible printers. Select C PLAY BACK MENU > PRINT ORDER (DPOF). Select WITH DATE s to print the date of recording on pic- tures, WITHOUT DATE to print pictures without dates, or RE- SET ALL to remove all pictures from the print order before proceeding.
PRINTER PRINT To print pictures to optional FUJIFILM instax SHARE printers, fi rst select D CONNECTION SETTING > instax PRINTER CONNEC- TION SETTING and enter the instax SHARE printer name (SSID) and password, then follow the steps below. Turn the printer on.
The Playback Menu DISP ASPECT Choose how High Defi nition (HD) devices display pictures with an aspect ratio of 4∶3 (this option takes eff ect only when an HDMI cable is connected). Select 16∶9 to display the image so that it fi lls the screen with its top and bottom cropped out, 4∶3 to display the entire image with black bands at either side.
USER SETTING Adjust basic camera settings. To access basic camera settings, press USER SETTING FORMAT MENU/OK, select the D (SET UP) tab, and DATE/TIME TIME DIFFERENCE choose USER SETTING. MY MENU SETTING SENSOR CLEANING BATTERY AGE RESET FORMAT To format a memory card: Select D USER SETTING >...
USER SETTING DATE/TIME To set the camera clock: Select D USER SETTING > DATE/TIME in the D (SET UP) tab. Press the selector left or right to highlight the year, month, day, hour, or minute and press up or down to change. To change the order in which the year, month, and day are dis- played, highlight the date format and press the selector up or down.
Choose a language. MY MENU SETTING Edit the items listed in the E (MY MENU) tab, a personalized cus- tom menu of frequently-used options. Highlight D USER SETTING > MY マイメニュー設定 MY MENU SETTING MENU SETTING in the D (SET UP) マイメニュー登録...
USER SETTING SENSOR CLEANING Remove dust from the camera image sensor. • OK: Clean the sensor immediately. • WHEN SWITCHED ON: Sensor cleaning will be performed when the camera is turned on. • WHEN SWITCHED OFF: Sensor cleaning will be performed when the camera turns off (sensor cleaning is not however performed if the camera turns off in playback mode).
USER SETTING RESET Reset shooting or setup menu options to default values. Custom white balance, custom settings banks created using EDIT/SAVE CUSTOM SETTING, WIRELESS SETTINGS, and the setup menu DATE/TIME and TIME DIFFERENCE options are not aff ected. Highlight the desired option and press the selector right. A confi rmation dialog will be displayed;...
SOUND SETTING Make changes to camera sounds. To access sound settings, press MENU/OK, SOUND SETTING AF BEEP VOL. select the D (SET UP) tab, and choose SELF-TIMER BEEP VOL. OPERATION VOL. SOUND SETTING. HEADPHONES VOLUME SHUTTER VOLUME SHUTTER SOUND PLAYBACK VOLUME AF BEEP VOL.
SOUND SETTING HEADPHONES VOLUME Adjust headphone volume. Choose from values between 0 and 10. SHUTTER VOLUME Adjust the volume of the sounds produced by the electronic shutter. Choose f to disable the shutter sound. Options Options b (high) c (medium) d (low) f (mute) SHUTTER SOUND...
SCREEN SETTING Make changes to display settings. To access display settings, press MENU/OK, SCREEN SETTING EVF BRIGHTNESS select the D (SET UP) tab, and choose EVF COLOR LCD BRIGHTNESS SCREEN SETTING. LCD COLOR IMAGE DISP. AUTOROTATE DISPLAYS PREVIEW EXP./WB IN MANUAL MODE PREVIEW PIC.
IMAGE DISP. Choose how long images are displayed after shooting. Colors may diff er slightly from those in the fi nal image and “noise” mottling may be visible at high sensitivities. Option Option Description Description Pictures are displayed until the MENU/OK button is pressed or the shutter button is pressed halfway.
SCREEN SETTING PREVIEW EXP./WB IN MANUAL MODE Select PREVIEW EXP./WB to enable exposure and white balance preview in manual exposure mode, or choose PREVIEW WB to preview only white balance (PREVIEW WB is recommended in sit- uations in which exposure and white balance are likely to change during shooting, as may be the case when you use a fl ash with an incandescent monitoring lamp).
D SCREEN SETTING > DISP. CUSTOM SETTING ( 158). Tethered shooting is available with Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® and HS-V5 tethered shooting software (available separately). Users of Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® who wish to customize the HD fram- ing guide will require FUJIFILM Tether Shooting Plug-in PRO (available separately).
SCREEN SETTING AUTOROTATE PB Choose ON to automatically rotate “tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures during playback. Options Options FOCUS SCALE UNITS Choose the units used for the focus distance indicator. Options Options METERS FEET...
DISP. CUSTOM SETTING Choose the items shown in the standard indicator display. In shooting mode, press DISP/BACK until standard indicators are displayed. Press MENU/OK and select D SCREEN SETTING > DISP. CUS- TOM SETTING in the D (SET UP) tab. Highlight items and press MENU/OK to select or deselect.
SCREEN SETTING SUB MONITOR SETTING Choose the items shown in the secondary LCD monitor. Press MENU/OK and select D SCREEN SETTING > SUB MONI- TOR SETTING in the D (SET UP) tab. Select STILL MODE or MOVIE MODE. Highlight items for display in positions and press MENU/OK to select or de- select.
BUTTON/DIAL SETTING Access options for camera controls. To access control options, press MENU/OK, BUTTON/DIAL SETTING FOCUS LEVER SETTING select the D (SET UP) tab, and choose EDIT/SAVE QUICK MENU FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING BUTTON/DIAL SETTING. SELECTOR BUTTON SETTING COMMAND DIAL SETTING SHUTTER AF SHUTTER AE SHOOT WITHOUT LENS...
BUTTON/DIAL SETTING EDIT/SAVE QUICK MENU Choose the items displayed in the quick menu. Select D BUTTON/DIAL SETTING > EDIT/SAVE QUICK MENU in the D (SET UP) tab. The current quick menu will be displayed; use the selector to highlight the item you wish to change and press MENU/OK. Highlight any of the following options and press MENU/OK to assign it to the selected position.
FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING Choose the roles played by the function buttons. Select D BUTTON/DIAL SETTING > FUNCTION (Fn) SET- TING in the D (SET UP) tab. Highlight the desired control and press MENU/OK. Highlight any of the following options and press MENU/OK to assign it to the selected control.
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BUTTON/DIAL SETTING AF-ON If AF-ON is selected, you can press the control instead of keeping the shutter button pressed halfway. MODELING FLASH If MODELING FLASH is selected when a compatible shoe-mount- ed fl ash unit is attached, you can press the control to test-fi re the fl ash and check for shadows and the like (modeling fl ash).
SELECTOR BUTTON SETTING Choose the roles played by the up, down, left, and right buttons on the selector. Option Option Description Description Fn BUTTON The selector buttons serve as function buttons. FOCUS AREA The selector buttons can be used to position the focus area. Selecting FOCUS AREA prevents you accessing the functions as- signed to the function buttons.
BUTTON/DIAL SETTING SHUTTER AE If ON is selected, exposure will lock while the shutter button is pressed halfway. Options Options Select OFF to allow the camera to adjust exposure before each shot taken in burst mode. SHOOT WITHOUT LENS Choose ON to enable the shutter release when no lens is at- tached.
BUTTON/DIAL SETTING EXPO. COMP. BUTTON SETTING Control the behavior of the rear command dial and the button to which exposure compensation is assigned. If ON WHEN PRESSING is selected, exposure compensation can be adjusted by holding the button while rotating dial; if ON/OFF SWITCH is selected, exposure compensation can be set by pressing the button once, rotating the dial, and then pressing the button...
POWER MANAGEMENT Adjust power management settings. To access power management settings, POWER MANAGEMENT press MENU/OK, select the D (SET UP) tab, and choose POWER MANAGEMENT. AUTO POWER OFF SHOOTING STAND BY MODE AUTO POWER SAVE AUTO POWER OFF Choose the length of time before the camera turns off automati- cally when no operations are performed.
POWER MANAGEMENT AUTO POWER SAVE If ON is selected, the display frame rate will drop to save power if no operations are performed for a short period, but the normal frame rate can be restored by operating camera controls. Options Options...
SAVE DATA SETTING Make changes to fi le management settings. To access fi le management settings, SAVE DATA SETTING FRAME NO. press MENU/OK, select the D (SET UP) tab, SAVE ORG IMAGE EDIT FILE NAME and choose SAVE DATA SETTING. CARD SLOT SETTING (STILL IMAGE) SWITCH SLOT (SEQUENTIAL) MOVIE FILE DESTINATION...
SAVE ORG IMAGE Choose ON to save unprocessed copies of pictures taken using RED EYE REMOVAL. Options Options EDIT FILE NAME Change the fi le name prefi x. sRGB images use a four-letter prefi x (default “DSCF”), Adobe RGB images a three-letter prefi x (“DSF”) preceded by an underscore.
SAVE DATA SETTING MOVIE FILE DESTINATION Choose the slot used to store movies. Options Options SLOT 1 SLOT 2 COPYRIGHT INFO Copyright information, in the form of Exif tags, can be added to new images as they are taken. Changes to copyright information are refl ected only in images taken after the changes are made.
CONNECTION SETTING Adjust settings for connection to other devices. To access connection settings, press CONNECTION SETTING MENU/OK, select the D (SET UP) tab, and WIRELESS SETTINGS choose CONNECTION SETTING. PC CONNECTION SETTING GEOTAGGING SET-UP instax PRINTER CONNECTION SETTING PC SHOOT MODE WIRELESS SETTINGS Adjust settings for connection to wireless networks.
For more information on wireless connections, visit: http://fujifilm-dsc.com/wifi/ instax PRINTER CONNECTION SETTING Adjust settings for connection to optional FUJIFILM instax SHARE printers. The Printer Name (SSID) and Password The printer name (SSID) can be found on the bottom of the printer; the default password is “1111”.
Tethered shooting is available with software such as HS-V5 (available separately) or FUJIFILM X Acquire (available for free download from the FUJIFILM website) or when the FUJIFILM Tether Shooting Plug-in PRO or Tether Shooting Plug-in (both available separately) is used with...
Shortcut Options Customize camera controls to suit your style or situation. Frequently-used options can be added to the Q menu or a cus- tom “my” menu or assigned to an Fn (function) button for direct access: • The Q menu ( 177): The Q menu is displayed by pressing the Q button.
The Q (Quick Menu) Button Press Q for quick access to selected options. The Quick Menu Display At default settings, the quick menu contains the following items: SELECT CUSTOM SETTING BASE SELECT CUSTOM SETTING HIGHLIGHT TONE AF MODE SHADOW TONE DYNAMIC RANGE COLOR WHITE BALANCE...
Viewing and Changing Settings Press Q to display the quick menu during shooting. Use the selector to highlight items SELECT CUSTOM SETTING BASE and rotate the rear command dial to change. Changes are not saved to the cur- rent settings bank. Settings that dif- fer from those in the current settings bank (t–u) are shown in red.
The Q (Quick Menu) Button Editing the Quick Menu To choose the items displayed in the quick menu: Press and hold the Q button during shooting. The current quick menu will be displayed; use the selector to highlight the item you wish to change and press MENU/OK. Highlight any of the following options and press MENU/OK to assign it to the selected position.
The Fn (Function) Buttons Assign roles to the function buttons and the center of the rear command dial for quick access to selected features. The default assignments are: Fn1 button Fn1 button Fn2 button Fn2 button Exposure compensation Exposure bracketing Fn3 button Fn3 button Fn4 button...
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The Fn (Function) Buttons Fn7 button Fn7 button Fn8 button Fn8 button Film simulation White balance Fn9 button Fn9 button Center of rear command dial Center of rear command dial Rapid AF Focus check...
Assigning Roles to the Function Buttons To assign roles to the buttons: Press and hold the DISP/BACK button until a button selection menu is dis- played. Highlight a button and press MENU/OK. Highlight the desired role and press MENU/OK to assign it to the selected button.
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The Fn (Function) Buttons AF-ON If AF-ON is selected, you can press the control instead of keeping the shutter button pressed halfway. MODELING FLASH If MODELING FLASH is selected when a compatible shoe-mount- ed fl ash unit is attached, you can press the control to test-fi re the fl ash and check for shadows and the like (modeling fl ash).
MY MENU Access a personalized menu of frequently-used options. To display “my menu”, press MENU/OK in the MY MENU SELF-TIMER shooting display and select the E (MY INTERVAL TIMER SHOOTING FILM SIMULATION MENU) tab. GRAIN EFFECT SHUTTER TYPE IS MODE FACE/EYE DETECTION SETTING ISO AUTO SETTING EXIT...
MY MENU MY MENU SETTING To choose the items listed in the E (MY MENU) tab: Highlight D USER SETTING > MY マイメニュー設定 MY MENU SETTING MENU SETTING in the D (SET UP) マイメニュー登録 順序変更 MY MENU SETTING 削除 tab and press MENU/OK to display the RANK ITEMS options at right.
Lenses The camera can be used with lenses for the FUJIFILM G-mount. Lens Parts Lens hood Aperture ring Mounting marks Lens signal contacts Focus ring Front lens cap Aperture ring lock release Rear lens cap Mounting marks (focal length) A GF63mmF2.8 R WR lens is used here for illustrative purposes.
Use a blower to remove dust, then gently wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Any remaining stains can be removed by wiping gently with a piece of FUJIFILM lens-cleaning paper to which a small amount of lens-cleaning fl uid has been applied. Replace the front and rear caps when the lens is not in use.
Vertical Battery Grips The optional VG-GF1 vertical battery grip accommodates an extra battery for improved endurance and makes it eas- ier to hold the camera rotated 90° to frame pictures in “tall” (portrait) orientation. Shutter button Connector Control lock Compartment for connector cover supplied Front command dial with camera Fn2 (function 2) button...
Vertical Battery Grips Attaching the VB-GF1 The VB-GF1 attaches as shown below. Remove the vertical battery grip con- nector cover from the camera and place it in the grip connector cover compartment. Align the connectors on the grip with the matching connectors on the camera.
Inserting a Battery Insert a battery as shown below. Unlatch and open the battery-cham- ber cover. Slide the battery in until it latches. Close the battery-chamber cover. The battery in the grip is used before the battery in the camera. The camera automatically switches to the camera battery when the bat- tery in the grip is exhausted.
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Vertical Battery Grips Using an AC Adapter An optional AC-15V AC adapter can be used to power the camera when the battery grip is attached. The battery inserted in the grip will charge while the adapter is connected; charging takes about 120 minutes. Turn the cam- era off before disconnecting the AC adapter.
Viewfi nder Tilt Adapters The optional EVF-TL1 tilt adapter lets you swivel the view- fi nder left or right ±45° or up or down between 0° and 90°. Hot shoe Connectors Tilt lock knob Connector cover Adapter lock release Hot shoe cover Horizontal swivel lock...
Viewfi nder Tilt Adapters Attaching the EVF-TL1 Slide the EVF-TL1 onto the camera hot shoe and then attach the EVF-GFX1 elec- tronic viewfi nder. Remove the hot shoe covers from the camera and EVF-TL1 before attaching the adapter and viewfi nder. Removing the EVF-TL1 Remove the viewfi nder and then, keeping the lock releases (...
Viewfi nder Tilt Adapters Using the EVF-TL1 Swivel the viewfi nder into the desired position. Swiveling the Viewfi nder Up or Down Loosen the tilt lock knob and swivel the viewfi nder up or down from 0° to 90°. With the viewfi nder in the desired posi- tion ( ), tighten the tilt lock knob ( to lock the viewfi nder in place.
External Flash Units Flash units can be mounted on the hot shoe or connected via the sync terminal. External fl ash units are more powerful than their built-in coun- terparts. Some support high-speed sync (FP) and can be used at shutter speeds faster than the fl ash sync speed, while others can function as master fl ash units controlling remote units via optical wireless fl ash control.
Displayed if an optional fl ash unit functioning as a master MASTER fl ash for FUJIFILM optical wireless remote fl ash control is (OPTICAL) connected and turned on. SYNC TERMINAL will be also displayed if an incompatible fl ash unit or no fl ash unit is connected.
External Flash Units SYNC TERMINAL The following options are available when no compatible fl ash unit is connected or if a unit is connected via the sync terminal or uses only the X-contact on the hot shoe. MODE SYNC TERMINAL ADJUST Setting Setting...
SHOE MOUNT FLASH The following options are available when an optional shoe-mounted fl ash unit is attached and turned on. MODE SHOE MOUNT FLASH ADJUST Setting Setting Description Description The fl ash control mode selected with the fl ash unit. This can in some cases be adjusted from the camera;...
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External Flash Units Setting Setting Description Description The options available vary with fl ash control mode. • TTL: Adjust fl ash compensation (the full value may not be applied if the limits of the fl ash control system are exceed- ed).
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Setting Setting Description Description The angle of illumination (fl ash coverage) for units that sup- port fl ash zoom. Some units allow the adjustment to be Zoom made from the camera. If AUTO is selected, zoom will auto- matically be adjusted to match coverage to lens focal length. If the unit supports this feature, choose from: •...
External Flash Units MASTER(OPTICAL) The options will be displayed if the unit is currently functioning as master fl ash for FUJIFILM optical wireless remote fl ash control. MODE MASTER(OPTICAL) ADJUST The master and remote units can be placed in up to three groups (A, B, and C) and fl ash mode and fl ash level adjusted separately for each group.
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Setting Setting Description Description Choose fl ash control modes for groups A, B, and C. TTL% is available for groups A and B only. Flash control mode • TTL: The units in the group fi re in TTL mode. Flash com- (group A) pensation can be adjusted separately for each group.
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External Flash Units Setting Setting Description Description Choose a fl ash mode for TTL fl ash control. The options available vary with the shooting mode (P, S, A, or M) se- lected. • E (FLASH AUTO): The fl ash fi res only as required; fl ash level is adjusted according to subject brightness.
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Master ture. Available only if the unit is mounted on the camera hot shoe as a master fl ash for FUJIFILM optical wireless remote fl ash control in TTL, TTL%, or M mode. Choose the number of times the fl ash fi res each time the Number of fl ashes shutter is released in MULTI mode.
HDMI Output Camera shooting and playback displays can be output to HDMI devices. Connecting to HDMI Devices Connect the camera to TVs or other HDMI devices using a third-party HDMI cable. Turn the camera off . Connect the cable as shown below, making sure the connec- tors are fully inserted.
HDMI Output Shooting Shoot photos and record movies while viewing the scene through the camera lens on or saving footage to the HDMI device. Playback To start playback, press the camera button. The camera mon- itor turns off and pictures and movies are output to the HDMI device.
For downloads and other information, visit: http://fujifilm-dsc.com/wifi/ 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.
Tether Shooting plug-ins. The FUJIFILM Tether Shooting PRO and Tether Shooting plug-ins are available from the Adobe add- ons website. FUJIFILM X Acquire Tethered shooting is also available to users of FUJIFILM X Acquire, which can be downloaded free-of-charge from the FUJIFILM website.
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/ Once download is complete, double-click the downloaded fi le (“MFPS_Setup.EXE”) and follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.
Turn the camera on. Copy pictures to your computer. During tethered shooting, you can copy pictures using tethered shooting software such as the FUJIFILM Tethered Shooting Plug-in PRO. Otherwise you can use MyFinePix Studio or applications provided with your operating system.
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Connecting to Computers via USB 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 un- able to import or save images. Use a memory card reader to transfer pictures.
instax SHARE Printers Print pictures from your digital camera to instax SHARE printers. Establishing a Connection Select D CONNECTION SETTING > instax PRINTER CONNEC- TION SETTING and enter the instax SHARE printer name (SSID) and password. The Printer Name (SSID) and Password The printer name (SSID) can be found on the bottom of the printer;...
PRINTER PRINT PRINTER PRINT. The camera will con- instax-12345678 nect to the printer. CONNECTING TO PRINTER FUJIFILM-CAMERA-1234 CANCEL To print a frame from a burst sequence, display the frame before selecting instax PRINTER PRINT. Use the selector to display the pic-...
Accessories from FUJIFILM The following optional accessories are available from FUJIFILM. For the latest information on the accessories available in your region, check with your local FUJIFILM representative or visit http://www.fujifilm.com/products/ digital_cameras/index.html. Rechargeable Li-ion batteries Rechargeable Li-ion batteries NP-T125: Additional high-capacity NP-T125 rechargeable batteries can be purchased as required.
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TTL fl ash control and auto power zoom in the range 24–105 mm (35 mm format equivalent) and features FUJIFILM optical wireless fl ash control, allowing it to be used as a master or remote fl ash unit for remote wireless fl ash photogra- phy.
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Accessories from FUJIFILM Body caps Body caps BCP-002: Cover the camera lens mount when no lens is attached. instax SHARE printers instax SHARE printers SP-1/SP-2: Connect via wireless LAN to print pictures on instax fi lm.
For Your Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read Instructions Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions Power-Cord Protection: Power-supply cords should be routed should be read before the appliance is operated. so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by •...
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fi re or electric This icon indicates that personal injury or socket shock. Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. CAUTION CAUTION material damage can result if the informa- Do not allow water or foreign objects to enter the cam- Do not allow water or foreign objects to enter the cam- tion is ignored.
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fi re or electric shock. If the cord is damaged, users who suff er from poor circulation or reduced contact your FUJIFILM dealer. sensation, in which case use of a tripod or similar Do not place the camera on an unstable surface.
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Build-up of dust in your camera can cause a Failure to do so can cause a fi re or electric shock. fi re or electric shock. Contact your FUJIFILM dealer to request internal cleaning every two years. Please When charging ends, unplug the charger from the power When charging ends, unplug the charger from the power note that this service is not free of charge.
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FUJIFILM Corporation. xD-Picture Card and • Strong sunlight focused through the viewfi nder may dam- trademarks of FUJIFILM Corporation. The typefaces included age the panel of electronic viewfi nder (EVF). Do not aim herein are solely developed by DynaComware Taiwan Inc.
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NOTICES To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Please read the “Safety Notes” and make sure you understand them before using the camera. Perchlorate Material—special handling may apply. See: http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate For Customers in the U. S. A. For Customers in the U.
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fi ndings Liechtenstein: If you wish to discard this product, including have not been confi rmed by additional research. GFX 50S the batteries or accumulators, please contact your local au- has been tested and found to comply with IC radiation ex- thorities and ask for the correct way of disposal.
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Be sure to read these notes before use Safety Notes WARNING WARNING • Make sure that you use the lens correctly. Read these safety Do not immerse in or expose to water. Do not immerse in or expose to water. Failure to ob- notes and the camera Owner’...
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• This product complies with the following EU Directives: Use only as part of a wireless network Use only as part of a wireless network. . FUJIFILM does not ac- • RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU cept liability for damages resulting from unauthorized use.
Any remaining stains can be removed by wiping gently with a piece of FUJIFILM lens-cleaning paper to which a small amount of lens-cleaning fl uid has been applied. To prevent dust entering the camera, replace the body cap when no lens is in place.
Cleaning the Image Sensor Dust that can not be removed using D USER SETTING > SENSOR CLEANING can be removed manually as de- scribed below. Note that there will be a charge to repair or replace the image sensor if it is damaged during cleaning. Use a blower (not a brush) to remove dust from the sensor.
Firmware Updates Updates to product fi rmware may result in changes not described in the manual. For more information, visit: http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/software Checking the Firmware Version The camera will only display the fi rmware version if a memory card is inserted.
Troubleshooting Consult the table below should you encounter problems using your camera. If you don’t fi nd the solution here, con- tact your local FUJIFILM distributor. Power and Battery Problem Problem Solution Solution • The battery is exhausted: Charge the battery or insert a ful- ly-charged spare battery ( 27).
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The battery has been charged many times: The battery has blinks, but the battery reached the end of its charging life. Purchase a new does not charge. battery. If the battery still fails to charge, contact your FUJIFILM dealer ( 218). Menus and Displays Problem Problem...
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Troubleshooting Problem Problem Solution Solution • The subject’s face is obscured by sunglasses, a hat, long hair, or other objects: Remove the obstructions ( 100). • The subject’s face occupies only a small area of the frame: Change the composition so that the subject’s face occu- No face is detected.
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Playback Problem Problem Solution Solution The pictures were taken with a diff erent make or model of Pictures are grainy. camera. Playback zoom is The pictures were created using RESIZE or with a diff erent unavailable. make or model of camera. •...
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Troubleshooting Wireless Transfer For additional information on troubleshooting wireless connec- tions, visit: http://digital-cameras.support.fujifilm.com/app?pid=x Problem Problem Solution Solution • The smartphone is too far away: Move the devices closer Problem connecting or 210). • uploading pictures to Nearby devices are causing radio interference: Move the cam- smartphone.
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The camera does not func- Remove and reinsert the battery ( 30). If the tion as expected. problem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. No sound. Adjust the volume ( 151). The EVF is not correctly attached: Slide the EVF on until it The EVF does not turn on.
FOCUS ERROR Camera malfunction. Turn the camera off and then on LENS CONTROL ERROR again. If the message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer. TURN OFF THE CAMERA AND TURN ON AGAIN The shutter can only be released when a memory card is NO CARD inserted.
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If the message per- sists, replace the card. • Incompatible memory card: Use a compatible card. • Camera malfunction: Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. The memory card is locked. Unlock the card. PROTECTED CARD The memory card is incorrectly formatted. Use the camera BUSY to format the card.
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If the message is repeated, format the card. If the message persists, replace the card. • Camera malfunction: Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. An attempt was made to delete or rotate to a protected pic- PROTECTED FRAME ture.
Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the recording time or number of pictures available at diff erent image sizes. All fi gures are approximate; fi le size varies with the scene recorded, pro- ducing wide variations in the number of fi les that can be stored.
Specifi cations System Model FUJIFILM GFX 50S Product Number FF160005 Eff ective pixels Approx. 51.4 million Image sensor 43.8 mm × 32.9 mm Bayer array with primary color fi lter Storage media FUJIFILM-recommended SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards Memory card slots Two SD memory card slots (UHS-II compliant)
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System Shutter speed Mode P Mode P Other modes Other modes Time Time Bulb Bulb MECHANICAL MECHANICAL SHUTTER SHUTTER 60 min. to 60 min. to 4 s to ¼ s Max. 60 min. ¼ s ¼ s E-FRONT CURTAIN E-FRONT CURTAIN SHUTTER SHUTTER ELECTRONIC ELECTRONIC SHUTTER SHUTTER...
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Specifi cations System Viewfi nder EVF-GFX1 interchangeable electronic viewfi nder (supplied) • LCD monitor Rear monitor: 3.2-in/8.1 cm, 2360k-dot color LCD touch screen with 3-way tilt • Shoulder monitor: 1.28-in/3.25 cm, 128 × 128-dot memory LCD monitor i 1080/29.97P h 720/29.97P Movies (with stereo i 1080/25P h 720/25P...
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Power supply/other • Power supply NP-T125 rechargeable battery (supplied with camera) • AC-15V AC adapter (available separately) • Battery life Battery type: NP-T125 • Photographs: The number of frames varies with the option selected for AUTO POWER SAVE: Camera battery alone Camera battery alone AUTO POWER SAVE AUTO POWER SAVE...
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Specifi cations Wireless transmitter Standards IEEE 802.11b/g/n (standard wireless protocol) Operating frequency 2,412 MHz–2,462 MHz (11 channels) Access protocols Infrastructure EVF-GFX1 interchangeable electronic viewfi nder Type OLED Size 0.5-in/1.3 cm Pixel count Approximately 3.69 million dots Magnifi cation 0.85× with 50 mm lens (35 mm format) at infi nity and diop- ter set to −1.0 m −1 Diagonal angle of...
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Specifi cations and performance are subject to change without notice. FUJIFILM will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. The appearance of the product may diff er from that described in this...