Page 1 Owner’s Manual BL00004927-200...
Page 2: Introduction
For the Latest Information The latest versions of the manuals are available from: http://fujifilm-dsc.com/en/manual/ The site can be accessed not only from your computer but also from smartphones and tablets. For information on fi rmware updates, visit: http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/software/ fujifilm firmware...
Page 3 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...
Page 4: Menu List
Menu List Camera menu options are listed below. Shooting Menus Adjust settings when shooting photos or movies. See page 113 for details. H IMAGE QUALITY SETTING G AF/MF SETTING IMAGE SIZE FOCUS AREA IMAGE QUALITY AF MODE RAW RECORDING AF-C CUSTOM SETTINGS FILM SIMULATION STORE AF MODE BY 1⁄3...
Page 5: The Playback Menu
Menu List A SHOOTING SETTING F FLASH SETTING SCENE POSITION FLASH FUNCTION SETTING SELF-TIMER RED EYE REMOVAL INTERVAL TIMER TTL-LOCK MODE SHOOTING LED LIGHT SETTING 1⁄2 1⁄2 MASTER SETTING AE BKT SETTING FILM SIMULATION BKT CH SETTING PHOTOMETRY B MOVIE SETTING SHUTTER TYPE MOVIE MODE IS MODE...
Page 6: Setup Menus
Setup Menus Adjust basic camera settings. See page 201 for details. D USER SETTING D SCREEN SETTING FORMAT EVF BRIGHTNESS DATE/TIME EVF COLOR TIME DIFFERENCE LCD BRIGHTNESS LCD COLOR MY MENU SETTING IMAGE DISP. 1⁄2 1⁄2 SENSOR CLEANING AUTOROTATE DISPLAYS RESET PREVIEW EXP./WB IN MANUAL MODE...
Page 7 Menu List D BUTTON/DIAL SETTING D POWER MANAGEMENT FOCUS LEVER SETTING AUTO POWER OFF EDIT/SAVE QUICK MENU PERFORMANCE FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING D SAVE DATA SETTING COMMAND DIAL SETTING 228 FRAME NO. o S.S. OPERATION 1⁄2 1⁄2 SAVE ORG IMAGE ISO COMMAND DIAL EDIT FILE NAME SETTING COPYRIGHT INFO...
Page 8: Table Of Contents
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 ............. xix About This Manual ..............xx Symbols and Conventions ............xx Terminology ..................xx Before You Begin Before You Begin...
Page 9 Table of Contents Adjusting Display Brightness and Color ......15 Display Rotation ................15 The DISP/BACK Button ..............16 Customizing the Standard Display ........17 Using the Menus ..............20 Touch Screen Mode ..............22 Shooting Touch Controls ............22 Playback Touch Controls ............. 25 First Steps First Steps Attaching the Strap ..............28...
Page 10 Movie Recording and Playback Movie Recording and Playback F Recording Movies ..............54 Adjusting Movie Settings ............57 a Viewing Movies..............58 Taking Photographs Taking Photographs Choosing a Shooting Mode ..........62 Mode P: Program AE ..............62 Mode S: Shutter-Priority AE ............64 Mode A: Aperture-Priority AE ...........
Page 11 Table of Contents I Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) ......97 Y Advanced Filters ..............99 Advanced Filter Options ............100 j Multiple Exposures ............101 u Panoramas ................ 103 Flash Photography..............107 Flash Settings ...................109 The Shooting Menus The Shooting Menus H IMAGE QUALITY SETTING ..........114 IMAGE SIZE ..................115 IMAGE QUALITY ................116 RAW RECORDING ................117...
Page 12 G AF/MF SETTING ..............133 FOCUS AREA ..................133 AF MODE .....................134 AF-C CUSTOM SETTINGS ............135 STORE AF MODE BY ORIENTATION ........136 AF POINT DISPLAY ............136 NUMBER OF FOCUS POINTS ...........137 PRE-AF ....................137 AF ILLUMINATOR ................138 FACE/EYE DETECTION SETTING ..........139 AF+MF ....................141 MF ASSIST ...................142 FOCUS CHECK ..................143 INTERLOCK SPOT AE &...
Page 13 Table of Contents MOUNT ADAPTOR SETTING ............161 WIRELESS COMMUNICATION ..........163 F FLASH SETTING ..............164 FLASH FUNCTION SETTING .............164 RED EYE REMOVAL ................165 TTL-LOCK MODE ................166 LED LIGHT SETTING ..............167 MASTER SETTING ................167 CH SETTING ..................168 B MOVIE SETTING ..............169 MOVIE MODE ..................169 MOVIE AF MODE ................170 HDMI OUTPUT INFO DISPLAY..........170...
Page 14 RESIZE ....................187 PROTECT ....................188 IMAGE ROTATE .................189 RED EYE REMOVAL ................190 VOICE MEMO SETTING ...............191 IMAGE TRANSFER ORDER ............192 WIRELESS COMMUNICATION ..........193 SLIDE SHOW ..................193 PHOTOBOOK ASSIST ..............194 PC AUTO SAVE ..................196 PRINT ORDER (DPOF) ..............197 instax PRINTER PRINT ..............199 DISP ASPECT ..................200 The Setup Menus The Setup Menus...
Page 15 Table of Contents SHUTTER SOUND ................212 PLAYBACK VOLUME ..............213 D SCREEN SETTING .............. 214 EVF BRIGHTNESS ................214 EVF COLOR ..................215 LCD BRIGHTNESS ................215 LCD COLOR ..................216 IMAGE DISP..................216 AUTOROTATE DISPLAYS ..............217 PREVIEW EXP./WB IN MANUAL MODE .......217 PREVIEW PIC. EFFECT ..............218 FRAMING GUIDELINE ..............219 AUTOROTATE PB ................220 FOCUS SCALE UNITS ..............220...
Page 16 APERTURE SETTING ..............232 TOUCH SCREEN SETTING ............233 D POWER MANAGEMENT ..........234 AUTO POWER OFF .................234 PERFORMANCE ................235 D SAVE DATA SETTING ............236 FRAME NO..................237 SAVE ORG IMAGE ................238 EDIT FILE NAME ................238 COPYRIGHT INFO ................239 D CONNECTION SETTING ..........240 Bluetooth SETTINGS ..............241 PC AUTO SAVE SETTINGS ............242 instax PRINTER CONNECTION SETTING ......242...
Page 17 Connecting to HDMI Devices ..........282 Shooting ....................283 Playback ....................283 Wireless Transfer ..............284 Smart Phones and Tablets: FUJIFILM Camera Remote ............284 Smart Phones and Tablets: Bluetooth® Pairing ....285 Smartphones and Tablets: Wi-Fi..........285 Computers: FUJIFILM PC AutoSave ........286 Computers: Wireless Connections ........286 xvii...
Page 18 SHARE Printers ............291 Establishing a Connection ............291 Printing Pictures ................292 Technical Notes Technical Notes Accessories from FUJIFILM ..........294 Software from FUJIFILM ............. 298 FUJIFILM Camera Remote ............298 FUJIFILM PC AutoSave ..............298 MyFinePix Studio ................299 RAW FILE CONVERTER EX 2.0 ..........299 For Your Safety ...............
Page 19: Supplied Accessories
Supplied Accessories The following are included with the camera: • NP-W126S rechargeable battery • BC-W126 battery charger • EF-X8 shoe mounted fl ash unit • Body cap • Metal strap clips (× 2) • Clip attaching tool • Protective covers (× 2) •...
Page 20: About This Manual
About This Manual This manual contains instructions for your FUJIFILM X-E3 digital camera. Be sure you have read and understood its contents before pro- ceeding. Symbols and Conventions The following symbols are used in this manual: Information that should be read to prevent damage to the product.
Page 21: Before You Begin
Before You Begin...
Page 22: Parts Of The Camera
Parts of the Camera Exposure compensation dial Front command dial .....8, 228 .............5, 91 ON/OFF switch ....... 42 Shutter button ....... 50 Function button (Fn1) ....252 Auto mode selector lever ....7 Body cap ......... 30 Shutter speed dial ....5, 64, 72 Microphone/remote release Hot shoe .......107, 260 connector (⌀ 2.5 mm)
Page 23 Parts of the Camera Diopter adjustment control ..11 MENU/OK button ......20 Electronic viewﬁ nder (EVF) DISP (display)/BACK button ..........12, 14, 15 ..........16, 176 a (playback) button ....51 Eye sensor ........14 VIEW MODE button ....... 14 Cable channel cover for DRIVE button ........6 DC coupler ........294...
Page 24: The Serial Number Plate
The Serial Number Plate Do not remove the serial number plate, which pro- vides the FCC ID, KC mark, serial number, and other important information. The Focus Stick (Focus Lever) Tilt or press the focus stick to select the focus area. The focus stick can also be used to navigate the menus.
Page 25: The Shutter Speed Dial
Parts of the Camera The Shutter Speed Dial The shutter speed dial is used to choose the shutter speed. The Exposure Compensation Dial Rotate the dial to choose an expo- sure compensation amount.
Page 26: The Drive Button
The DRIVE Button Pressing the DRIVE button displays drive mode options, where you can choose from the following the drive modes. Mode Mode STILL IMAGE STILL IMAGE CONTINUOUS CONTINUOUS AE BKT AE BKT ISO BKT ISO BKT FILM SIMULATION BKT FILM SIMULATION BKT WHITE BALANCE BKT WHITE BALANCE BKT...
Page 27: The Auto Mode Selector Lever
Parts of the Camera The Auto Mode Selector Lever Switch between auto and manual modes. Position Position Mode Mode Select from P (program AE), S (shutter-priority AE), A (aperture-priority AE), and M (manual) modes 62, 64, 69, 72). Adjust shutter speed and aperture using program shift (mode P) or set shutter speed and/or aperture manually (modes S, A, and M).
Page 28: The Command Dials
The Command Dials Rotate or press the command dials to perform the operations listed below. Front Command Dial • Select menu tabs or page through menus. • Adjust aperture. • Select a scene when shooting in auto mode. • Select an advanced ﬁ lter when shooting with Y Rotate Rotate (ADVANCED FILTER) selected in auto mode.
Page 29 Parts of the Camera Rear Command Dial • Highlight menu items. • Choose the desired combination of shutter speed and aperture (program shift). Rotate Rotate • Choose a shutter speed. • Adjust settings in the quick menu. • Choose the size of the focus frame. •...
Page 30: The Indicator Lamp
The Indicator Lamp When the viewfi nder is not in use, camera status is shown by the indi- cator lamp. Indicator lamp Indicator lamp Camera status Camera status Glows green Focus locked. Focus or slow shutter speed warning. Pictures can Blinks green be taken.
Page 31: The Lcd Monitor
Parts of the Camera The LCD Monitor The LCD monitor also functions as a touch screen that can be used for: • Touch photography ( • Focus area selection ( • Function selection ( • Full-frame playback ( Focusing the Viewfi nder The camera is equipped with diop- ter adjustment in the range −4 to –1...
Page 32: Camera Displays
Camera Displays This section lists the indicators that may be dis- played during shooting. For illustrative purposes, displays are shown with all indi- cators lit. Electronic Viewfi nder/LCD Monitor 12/31/2050 10:00 AM 12/31/2050 10:00 AM 2000 51200...
Page 33 Camera Displays Focus check ......89, 143 Exposure compensation .... 91 Depth-of-ﬁ eld preview ..70, 89 Aperture ......63, 69, 72 Image transfer status ....192 Shutter speed ....63, 64, 72 Bluetooth ON/OFF .....241 TTL lock .......166, 227, 255 Number of frames selected for AE lock ......
Page 34: Choosing A Display Mode
Choosing a Display Mode Press the VIEW MODE button to cy- cle through the following display modes: • E EYE SENSOR: Putting your eye to the viewfi nder turns the view- fi nder on and the LCD monitor off ; taking your eye away turns the viewfi nder off and LCD monitor on.
Page 35: Adjusting Display Brightness And Color
Camera Displays Adjusting Display Brightness and Color The brightness and hue of the viewfi nder and LCD monitor can be adjusted using the items in the D SCREEN SET-UP menu. Choose EVF BRIGHTNESS or EVF COLOR to adjust viewfi nder brightness or hue, LCD BRIGHTNESS or LCD COLOR to do the same for the LCD monitor.
Page 36: The Disp/Back Button
The DISP/BACK Button The DISP/BACK button controls the display of indicators in the view- fi nder and LCD monitor. Indicators for the EVF and LCD must be selected sepa- rately. To choose the EVF display, place your eye to the viewfi nder while using the DISP/BACK button.
Page 37: Customizing The Standard Display
Camera Displays Customizing the Standard Display To choose the items shown in the standard display: Display standard indicators. Use the DISP/BACK button to display standard in- dicators. Select DISP. CUSTOM SETTING. Select D SCREEN SET-UP > DISP. CUSTOM SETTING in the setup menu. Choose items.
Page 38 Save changes. Press DISP/BACK to save changes. Exit the menus. Press DISP/BACK as needed to exit the menus and return to the shooting display. Some indicators are not displayed in all modes. Virtual Horizon Selecting ELECTRONIC LEVEL displays a virtual horizon. The camera is level when the two lines overlap.
Page 39 Camera Displays Histograms Histograms show the distribution of tones in the image. Brightness is shown by the horizontal axis, the number of pix- els by the vertical axis. Number of pixels Shadows Highlights Pixel brightness • Optimal exposure: Pixels are distributed in an even curve throughout the tone range.
Page 40: Using The Menus
Using the Menus To display the menus, press MENU/OK. Shooting Shooting Playback Playback IMAGE QUALITY SETTING PLAY BACK MENU IMAGE SIZE RAW CONVERSION IMAGE QUALITY ERASE RAW RECORDING CROP FILM SIMULATION RESIZE GRAIN EFFECT PROTECT DYNAMIC RANGE IMAGE ROTATE WHITE BALANCE RED EYE REMOVA HIGHLIGHT TONE VOICE MEMO SETTING...
Page 41 Using the Menus Press the focus stick up or down to highlight the tab (H, G, A, F, B, E, C or D) containing the desired item. Press the focus stick right to place the cursor in the menu. Use the front command dial to select menu tabs or page through menus and the rear command dial to highlight menu items.
Page 42: Touch Screen Mode
Touch Screen Mode Use touch controls for shooting or playback. Shooting Touch Controls Touch Controls and the EVF If ON is selected for BUTTON/DIAL SETTING > TOUCH SCREEN SETTING > TOUCH SCREEN ON/OFF and one of ALL, RIGHT, or LEFT for EVF TOUCH SCREEN AREA SETTINGS, the LCD monitor can be used to select the focus area while pictures are being framed in the electronic viewfi nder (EVF).
Page 43 Touch Screen Mode LCD Monitor Touch Controls Touch controls can be used for such operations as choosing the focus area and taking photo- graphs. The operation performed can be selected by tapping the touchscreen mode indicator in the display to cycle through the following options: Mode Mode...
Page 44 Touch Function Functions can be assigned to the following fl ick gestures in much the same way as function buttons 252): • Flick up: T-Fn1 • Flick left: T-Fn2 • Flick right: T-Fn3 • Flick down: T-Fn4...
Page 45: Playback Touch Controls
Touch Screen Mode Playback Touch Controls When ON is selected for BUTTON/DIAL SETTING > TOUCH SCREEN SETTING > TOUCH SCREEN ON/OFF, touch controls can be used for the following playback operations: • Swipe: Swipe a fi nger across the display to view other images. •...
Page 46 Touch Screen Mode • Double-tap: Tap the display twice to zoom in on the focus point. • Drag: View other areas of the im- age during playback zoom.
Page 47: First Steps
First Steps...
Page 48: Attaching The Strap
Attaching the Strap Attach the strap clips to the camera and then attach the strap. Open a strap clip. Use the clip attaching tool to open a strap clip, making sure that the tool and clip are in the orientations shown. Slide the clip onto the tool.
Page 49 Attaching the Strap Pass the clip through the eyelet. Rotate the clip fully through the eyelet until it clicks closed. Attach a protective cover. Place a protective cover over the eyelet as shown, with the black side of the cover toward the camera.
Page 50: Attaching A Lens
Attaching a Lens The camera can be used with lenses for the FUJIFILM X-mount. Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens. Place the lens on mount, keeping the marks on the lens and camera aligned ( A ), and then ro- tate the lens until it clicks into place ( B ).
Page 51 Lenses and Other Optional Accessories The camera can be used with lenses and accessories for the FUJIFILM X-mount. Before attaching or removing (exchanging) lenses, at- tach the lens caps and check that the lenses are free of dust and other foreign matter.
Page 52: Charging The Battery
Charging the Battery The battery is not charged at shipment. Before use, charge the battery in the supplied battery charger. An NP-W126S rechargeable battery is supplied with the camera. Charging takes about 150 minutes. Place the battery in the charger. Place the battery in the sup- plied battery charger as shown.
Page 53 Charging the Battery The Charging Indicator The charging indicator shows battery charge status as follows: Charging indicator Battery status Battery status Action Action Battery not Insert the battery. inserted. Oﬀ Battery fully Remove the battery. charged. Battery charging. — Unplug the charger and Blinks Battery fault.
Page 54 The supplied AC cord is for use exclusively with the sup- plied battery charger. Do not use the supplied charger with other cords or the supplied cord with other devices. Do not affi x labels or other objects to the battery. Failure to observe this precaution could make it impossible to remove the battery from the camera.
Page 55 Charging the Battery Charging via Computer The battery also charges if the camera is connected to a com- puter. Turn the camera off , insert the battery, and connect a Micro USB (Micro-B) USB 2.0 cable as shown, making sure the connectors are fully inserted (choose a cable suitable for data transfer and no more than 1.5 m/4.9 ft.
Page 56: Inserting Batteries And Memory Cards
Inserting Batteries and Memory Cards After charging the battery, insert the battery and memory card as described below. Open the battery-chamber cover. Slide the battery-chamber latch as shown and open the bat- tery-chamber cover. Do not open the battery-cham- ber cover when the camera is on.
Page 57 Inserting Batteries and Memory Cards Insert the battery. Using the battery to keep the battery latch pressed to one side, insert the battery contacts fi rst in the direction shown by the arrow. Confi rm that the battery is securely latched. Insert the battery in the orien- tation shown.
Page 58 Close the battery-chamber cover. Close and latch the cover. If the cover does not close, check that the battery is in the correct orientation. Do not at- tempt to force the cover shut.
Page 59 Inserting Batteries and Memory Cards Removing the Battery Before removing the battery, turn the camera off and open the battery-chamber cover. To remove the battery, press the battery latch to the side, and slide the battery out of the camera as shown. The battery may become hot when used in high-tempera- ture environments.
Page 60: Compatible Memory Cards
Compatible Memory Cards FUJIFILM and SanDisk SD, SDHC, and SDXC memo- ry cards have been approved for use in the camera; UHS-I is supported. Cards with a UHS speed class of 3 or better are recommended for movies. A complete list of approved memory cards is available at http://www.
Page 61 Inserting Batteries and Memory Cards Format memory cards before fi rst use, and be sure to reformat all memory cards after using them in a com- puter or other device. Memory cards are small and can be swallowed; keep out of reach of children.
Page 62: Turning The Camera On And Off
Turning the Camera On and Off Use the ON/OFF switch to turn the camera on and off . Rotate the switch to ON to turn the camera on, or to OFF to turn the camera off . Fingerprints and other marks on the lens or viewfi nder can aff ect pictures or the view through the viewfi nder.
Page 63: Checking The Battery Level
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.
Page 64: Basic Setup
If you intend to pair the camera with a smartphone or tablet, install and launch the latest version of the FUJIFILM Camera Remote App on the smart device be- fore proceeding. For more information, visit: http://app.fujifilm-dsc.com/en/camera_remote/ Turn the camera on.
Page 65: Shooting Mode
PAIR WITH SMARTPHONE? tablet running the FUJIFILM IMAGES CAN BE EASILY TRANSFERRED TO SMARTPHONE BY PAIRING Camera Remote app. SCAN QR CODE OR SEARCH FOR "FUJIFILM Camera Remote" APP ON THE WEB SKIP HELP To skip pairing, press DISP/BACK. Check the time.
Page 66: Choosing A Diff Erent Language
Basic Setup Choosing a Diff erent Language To change the language: Display language options. Select D USER SETTING > Choose a language. Highlight the desired option and press MENU/OK. Changing the Time and Date To set the camera clock: Display DATE/TIME options. Select D USER SETTING >...
Page 67: Basic Photography And Playback
Basic Photography and Playback...
Page 68: Taking Photographs (Mode P)
Taking Photographs (Mode P) This section describes how to take pictures us- ing program AE (mode P). See pages 62–73 for information on S, A, and M modes. Select (STILL IMAGE) drive mode. Press the DRIVE button and se- lect (STILL IMAGE) from the list of drive mode options.
Page 69 Taking Photographs (Mode P) Check the shooting mode. Confi rm that P appears in the display. Ready the camera. Hold the camera steady with both hands and brace your el- bows against your sides. Shaking or unsteady hands can blur your shots. To prevent pictures that are out of focus or too dark (un- derexposed), keep your fi ngers...
Page 70 Taking Photographs (Mode P) Focus. Press the shutter button half- way to focus. If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator may light. Focus indicator Focus frame If the camera is able to focus, it will beep twice and focus area and focus indicator will glow green.
Page 71: Viewing Pictures
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 fo- cus stick (focus lever) left or right or rotating the front command dial.
Page 72: Deleting Pictures
Deleting Pictures Use the b button to delete pictures. Deleted pictures cannot 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 ALL FRAMES...
Page 73: Movie Recording And Playback
Movie Recording and Playback...
Page 74: F Recording Movies
Recording Movies This section describes how to fi lm movies in auto mode. Press the DRIVE button and se- lect F (MOVIE) from the list of drive mode options. Rotate the auto mode selector lever to AUTO to shoot movies ADVANCED SR AUTO mode.
Page 75 Recording Movies Press the button again to end recording. Recording ends automatically when the maxi- mum length is reached or the memory card is full. Using an External Microphone Sound can be recorded with external microphones that connect using jacks 2.5 mm in diameter;...
Page 76 Sound is recorded via the built-in microphone or an optional external microphone. Do not cover the micro- phone during recording. Note that the microphone may pick up lens noise and other sounds made by the cam- era during recording. Vertical or horizontal streaks may appear in movies con- taining very bright subjects.
Page 77: Adjusting Movie Settings
Recording Movies Adjusting Movie Settings • The movie type, frame size, and frame rate can be selected using B MOVIE SETTING > MOVIE MODE. • The AF-area mode for movie recording is select- ed using B MOVIE SETTING > MOVIE AF MODE; choose from MULTI and AREA.
Page 78: Viewing Movies
Viewing Movies View movies on the camera. 12/31/2050 10:00 AM In full-frame playback, movies are identifi ed by a W icon. PLAY PLAY ±0 The following operations can be per- formed while a movie is displayed: Focus stick Focus stick Playback in Playback in Playback...
Page 79 Viewing Movies Press MENU/OK to pause playback and display volume controls. Press the focus stick (focus lever) up or down to adjust the volume; press MENU/OK again to resume playback. Volume can also be adjusted using D SOUND SET-UP > PLAYBACK VOLUME. Playback Speed 29m59s Press the focus stick (focus lever) left or...
Page 80 MEMO...
Page 81: Taking Photographs
Taking Photographs...
Page 82: Choosing A Shooting Mode
Choosing a Shooting Mode For control over shutter speed and aperture (P, S, A, and M modes), rotate the auto mode selector lever to . Rotate the lever to AUTO to choose from modes suited to specifi c subject types, or select ADVANCED SR AUTO to let the camera automatically match the mode to the subject.
Page 83 Choosing a Shooting Mode Confi rm that P appears in the dis- play. If the subject is outside the metering range of the cam- era, the shutter speed and aperture displays will show “– – –”. Program Shift If desired, you can rotate the rear com- mand dial to select other combinations of shutter speed and aperture without altering exposure (program shift).
Page 84: Mode S: Shutter-Priority Ae
Mode S: Shutter-Priority AE Choose a shutter speed and let the camera adjust ap- erture for optimal exposure. Adjust settings as follows: Auto mode selector lever: Shutter speed: Choose a shutter speed Aperture: A (auto) Confi rm that S appears in the dis- play.
Page 85 Choosing a Shooting Mode At settings other than 180X, shutter speed can also be adjusted in increments of 1⁄3 EV by rotating the rear com- mand dial. Shutter speed can be adjusted even while the shutter button is pressed halfway. Sensitivity and Depth of Field If you choose a fast shutter speed when the subject is poorly lit, the camera autoexposure program will select a wider ap- erture.
Page 86 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.
Page 87 Choosing a Shooting Mode Bulb (B) Select a shutter speed of B (bulb) for long time-expo- sures in which you open and close the shutter man- ually. Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent the camera moving during the exposure. Rotate the shutter speed dial to B.
Page 88 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-party suppliers can be connected via the microphone/remote release con- nector (⌀2.5 mm 3-pole mini jack).
Page 89: Mode A: Aperture-Priority Ae
Choosing a Shooting Mode Mode A: Aperture-Priority AE Choose an aperture and let the camera adjust shutter speed for optimal exposure. Adjust settings as follows: Auto mode selector lever: Shutter speed: A (auto) Aperture: Select Z and rotate the lens aperture ring to adjust aperture Confi rm that A appears in the dis- play.
Page 90 Previewing Depth of Field When PREVIEW DEPTH OF FIELD is assigned to a function button, pressing the button stops aperture down to the selected setting, allowing depth of fi eld to be previewed in the display. If both AF DISTANCE INDICATOR and MF DISTANCE INDICATOR are selected in the D SCREEN SET-UP >...
Page 91 Choosing a Shooting Mode Sensitivity and Motion Blur If you choose a narrow aperture when the subject is poorly lit, the shutter speed selected by the autoexposure program may not be fast enough to prevent motion blur. For faster shutter speeds that reduce motion blur, select a higher sen- sitivity.
Page 92: Mode M: Manual Exposure
Mode M: Manual Exposure Alter exposure from that selected by the camera. Adjust settings as follows: Auto mode selector lever: Shutter speed: Choose a shutter speed Aperture: Select Z and rotate the lens aperture ring to adjust aperture Confi rm that M appears in the display.
Page 93 Choosing a Shooting Mode Exposure Preview To preview exposure in the LCD moni- tor, select an option other than OFF for D SCREEN SET-UP > PREVIEW EXP./ WB IN MANUAL MODE. Select OFF when using the fl ash or on other occa- sions on which exposure may change when the picture is taken.
Page 94: Auto Mode
Auto Mode The camera adjusts settings automatically according to the option selected by rotating the front command dial. Choose from modes suited to specifi c subject types, or select ADVANCED SR AUTO to let the camera automatically match the mode to the subject. Press the DRIVE button and se- lect B (STILL IMAGE) from the list of drive mode options.
Page 95 Choosing a Shooting Mode Mode Mode Description Description S ADVANCED ADVANCED The camera automatically optimizes settings to SR AUTO SR AUTO suit the scene. h h PORTRAIT PORTRAIT Choose for portraits. Z PORTRAIT PORTRAIT Processes portraits to give the subject a smooth, ENHANCER ENHANCER natural-looking complexion.
Page 96 Choosing a Shooting Mode ADVANCED SR AUTO The scene selected by the camera in S ADVANCED SR AUTO mode is shown by an icon in the display. • • AUTO GREENERY • • LANDSCAPE SKY & GREENERY • • NIGHT PORTRAIT •...
Page 97: Autofocus
S or C ( 78). Use G AF/MF SETTING > AF MODE to choose an AF mode ( 80). Choose the position and size of the focus frame ( 82). Take pictures. For information on the autofocus system, visit: http://fujifilm-x.com/af/en/index.html...
Page 98: Focus Mode
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 (AF-S) halfway. Choose for stationary subjects. Continuous AF: Focus is continually adjusted to reﬂ ect changes in the distance to the subject while the shutter (AF-C) button is pressed halfway.
Page 99 Autofocus The Focus Indicator The focus indicator turns green when the subject is in focus and blinks white when the camera is unable to focus. Brackets (“( )”) indicate that the camera is focusing and are displayed continu- Focus indicator ously in mode C.
Page 100: Autofocus Options (Af Mode)
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 ( 246).
Page 101 Autofocus Option Option Description Description Sample image Sample image Rotate the rear command dial in the focus-point selec- tion display ( 83, 84) to cycle through AF modes in the following order: r SINGLE POINT, y ZONE, and z WIDE. Focus Mode C (AF-C) Focus Mode C (AF-C) Option...
Page 102: Focus-Point Selection
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 focus-point display. Use the focus stick (focus lever) and rear com- mand dial to choose a focus area ( 83).
Page 103 Autofocus Selecting a Focus Point Use the focus stick (focus lever) to choose the focus point and the rear command dial to choose the size of the focus frame. The proce- dure varies with the option select- ed for AF mode. Focus stick Focus stick Rear command dial...
Page 104 The Focus-Point Display The focus-point display varies with the option select- ed 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...
Page 105 Autofocus Burst Mode Focus-Frame Selection When continuous high-speed (8.0 fps, 11 fps, 14 fps) is selected for drive mode, the number of focus frames available in focus mode C drops. Single point Zone Tracking Autofocus Although the camera boasts a high-precision autofocus sys- tem, it may be unable to focus on the subjects listed below.
Page 106 Autofocus Checking Focus To zoom in on the current focus area for precise focus, press the center of the rear command dial. Press the center of the rear command dial again to cancel zoom. Normal display Focus zoom In focus mode S, zoom can be adjusted by rotating the rear command dial when STANDARD or FOCUS PEAK HIGHLIGHT is selected for G AF/MF SETTING ...
Page 107: Manual Focus
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 re- verse the direction of rotation of the focus ring.
Page 108 Quick Focus To use autofocus to focus on the subject in the selected fo- cus 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 >...
Page 109: Checking Focus
Manual Focus Checking Focus A variety of options are available for checking focus in manual focus mode. The Manual Focus Indicator Focus distance The manual focus indicator indi- (white line) cates how closely the focus dis- tance matches the distance to the subject in the focus brackets.
Page 110 Manual Focus MF Assist The G AF/MF SETTING > MF ASSIST option can be used to check focus when pictures are framed in the LCD monitor or electronic viewfi nder in manual focus mode. The MF ASSIST menu can be displayed by pressing and holding the center of the rear command dial.
Page 111: Exposure Compensation
Exposure Compensation Adjust exposure. Rotate the exposure compensa- tion dial. The amount of compensation avail- able varies with the shooting mode. C (Custom) When the exposure compensation dial is rotated to C, exposure com- pensation can be adjusted by ro- tating the front command dial.
Page 112: Focus/Exposure Lock
Focus/Exposure Lock Compose photographs with off -center subjects. Focus: Position the subject in the focus frame and press the shutter button halfway to lock focus and exposure. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter button is pressed halfway (AF/AE lock). Recompose: Keep the shutter button pressed halfway.
Page 113: The Af-L And Ae-L Buttons
Focus/Exposure Lock The AF-L and AE-L Buttons Focus and exposure can also be locked with the AF-L and AE-L but- tons. At default settings, the AF-L button locks focus, the AE-L button exposure. Focus and/or exposure will remain locked while the but- ton is pressed, whether or not the shutter button is pressed halfway.
Page 114: Bkt Bracketing
Bracketing Automatically vary settings over a series of pic- tures. Press the DRIVE button to dis- play drive mode options. Choose a bracketing type and (if ISO BKT or WHITE BALANCE BKT is selected) a bracket- ing amount. Press MENU/OK to end drive mode selection. Take photographs.
Page 115: Ae Bkt
Bracketing 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 bracket- ing amount (...
Page 116: White Balance Bkt
Bracketing V 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.
Page 117: I Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode)
Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) Capture motion in a series of pictures. Press the DRIVE button to dis- play drive mode options. Select I CONTINUOUS and choose a frame ad- vance rate. Take photographs. 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.
Page 118 Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) Focus and Exposure Select focus mode C to vary focus with shot; to vary exposure with each shot, select OFF for D BUTTON/DIAL SETTING > SHUTTER AE. Selecting a frame rate of 8.0, 11, or 14 fps restricts the choice of focus frames in focus mode C and limits Intelligent Face Detection to the area used for intelligent hybrid AF (TTL contrast-detect AF+phase-detection AF;...
Page 119: Y Advanced Filters
Advanced Filters Take photos with fi lter eff ects. Press the DRIVE button to dis- play drive mode options. Highlight Y ADVANCED FILTER and press MENU/OK to display advanced fi lter options. Highlight an advanced fi lter and press MENU/OK to select the highlighted option and exit to shoot- ing mode.
Page 120: Advanced Filter Options
Advanced Filters Advanced Filter Options Choose from the following fi lters: Filter Filter Description Description G TOY CAMERA Choose for a retro toy camera eﬀ ect. The tops and bottoms of pictures are H MINIATURE blurred for a diorama eﬀ ect. Create high-contrast images with sat- I POP COLOR urated colors.
Page 121: Multiple Exposures
Multiple Exposures Create a photograph that combines two exposures. Press the DRIVE button to dis- play drive mode options. Select Adv., then highlight j MULTIPLE EXPOSURE and press MENU/OK to select the highlighted option and return to shooting mode. Take the fi rst shot.
Page 122 Multiple Exposures Press MENU/OK. The fi rst shot will be shown superimposed on the view through the lens and you will be prompted to NEXT RETRY EXIT take the second shot. To return to Step 3 and retake the fi rst shot, press the focus stick (focus lever) left.
Page 123: Panoramas
Panoramas Follow an on-screen guide to create a panorama. Press the DRIVE button to dis- play drive mode options. Select Adv., then highlight u PANORAMA and press MENU/OK to select the highlighted option and return to shooting mode. To select the size of the angle through which you will pan the camera while shooting, press the focus stick (focus lever) left.
Page 124 Pan the camera in the direction shown by the arrow. Shooting ends automatically when the Sweep camera along yellow line in direction of y ANGLE DIRECTION camera is panned to the end of the guides and the panorama is complete. For Best Results For best results, use a lens with a focal length of 35 mm or less (50 mm or less in 35 mm format).
Page 125 Panoramas If the shutter button is pressed all the way down be- fore the panorama is complete, shooting will end and no panorama may be recorded. Shooting may also be interrupted if the camera is panned too quickly or too slowly.
Page 126 Panoramas Viewing Panoramas In full-frame playback, you can use the rear command dial to zoom panoramas in or out. Alternatively, you can play the panorama back using the focus stick (focus lever). PLAY STOP PAUSE Press the focus stick down to start playback and press again to pause.
Page 127: Flash Photography
Flash Photography Use the supplied EF-X8 shoe-mounted fl ash unit for additional lighting at night or indoors under low light. Slide the fl ash onto the hot shoe as shown, stopping when it clicks into place. Raise the fl ash. If the fl ash is not raised, set- tings will be adjusted for units connected via the sync termi-...
Page 128 Highlight items using the fo- MODE SUPPLIED FLASH cus stick (focus lever) and ro- tate the rear command dial to change the highlighted setting ADJUST 109). Press DISP/BACK to put the changes into eff ect. Depending on the distance to the subject, some lenses may cast shadows in photos taken with the fl ash.
Page 129: Flash Settings
Flash Photography Flash Settings The following settings are MODE SUPPLIED FLASH available when the sup- plied EF-X8 shoe-mount- ed fl ash unit is attached. ADJUST Setting Setting Description Description Choose from the following options: • TTL: TTL mode. Adjust ﬂ ash compensation ( and choose a ﬂ...
Page 130 Setting Setting Description Description Adjust ﬂ ash level. The options available vary with Flash compen- the ﬂ ash control mode ( sation/output Choose a ﬂ ash mode for TTL ﬂ ash control. The op- tions available vary with the shooting mode (P, S, A, or M) selected.
Page 131 The fl ash will synchronize with the shutter at shutter speeds of 1⁄180 s or slower. Optional Flash Units from FUJIFILM The camera can be used with optional FUJIFILM shoe-mount- ed fl ash units. Third-Party Flash Units Do not use third-party fl ash units that apply over 300 V to the...
Page 132 MEMO...
Page 133: The Shooting Menus
The Shooting Menus...
Page 134: Himage Quality Setting
IMAGE QUALITY SETTING Adjust image quality settings. To display image quality settings, IMAGE QUALITY SETTING IMAGE SIZE IMAGE QUALITY press MENU/OK in the shooting RAW RECORDING FILM SIMULATION GRAIN EFFECT display and select the H (IMAGE DYNAMIC RANGE WHITE BALANCE HIGHLIGHT TONE QUALITY SETTING) tab.
Page 135: Image Size
IMAGE QUALITY SETTING IMAGE SIZE Choose the size and aspect ratio at which still pic- tures are recorded. Option Option Image size Image size Option Option Image size Image size Option Option Image size Image size O 3 : 2 6000 × 4000 O 16 : 9 6000 ×...
Page 136: Image Quality
IMAGE QUALITY Choose a fi le format and compression ratio. Select FINE or NORMAL to record JPEG images, RAW to re- cord RAW images, or FINE+RAW or NORMAL+RAW to record both JPEG and RAW images. FINE and FINE+RAW use lower JPEG compression ratios for higher-quality JPEG images, while NORMAL and NORMAL+RAW use higher JPEG compression ratios to increase the number of images that can be stored.
Page 137: Raw Recording
IMAGE QUALITY SETTING RAW RECORDING Choose whether to compress RAW images. Option Option Description Description UNCOMPRESSED RAW images are not compressed. RAW images are compressed using a reversible algorithm that reduces ﬁ le size with no loss of im- LOSSLESS age data.
Page 138: Film Simulation
FILM SIMULATION Simulate the eff ects of diff erent kinds of fi lm, includ- ing black-and-white (with or without color fi lters). Choose a palette according to your subject and cre- ative intent. Option Option Description Description Standard color reproduction. Suited to a wide PROVIA/ STANDARD range of subjects, from portraits to landscapes.
Page 139 The only options available when the auto mode selector lever is rotated to AUTO are , and Film simulation options can be combined with tone and sharpness settings. Film simulation settings can also be accessed via short- cuts ( 246). For more information, visit: http://fujifilm-x.com/en/x-stories/ the-world-of-film-simulation-episode-1/...
Page 140: Grain Effect
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...
Page 141: Dynamic Range
IMAGE QUALITY SETTING DYNAMIC RANGE Control contrast. Choose lower values to increase contrast when shooting indoors or under overcast skies, higher values to reduce loss of detail in high- lights and shadows when photographing high-con- trast scenes. Higher values are recommended for scenes that include both sunlight and deep shade, for such high-contrast subjects as sunlight on wa- ter, brightly-lit autumn leaves, and portraits taken...
Page 142: White Balance
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.
Page 143 IMAGE QUALITY SETTING Fine-Tuning White Balance Pressing MENU/OK after selecting a WB SHIFT AUTO white balance option displays the dialog shown at right; use the fo- R:0 B:0 cus stick (focus lever) to fi ne-tune white balance or press DISP/BACK to exit without fi ne-tuning.
Page 144 Custom White Balance Choose , or to adjust CUSTOM 1 white balance for unusual lighting conditions. White balance mea- surement options will be displayed; SHUTTER : NEW WB SHIFT NOT CHANGE frame a white object so that it fi lls the display and press the shutter button all the way down to measure white balance (to select the most re- cent custom value and exit without measuring white...
Page 145 IMAGE QUALITY SETTING k: Color Temperature Selecting k in the white bal- WHITE BALANCE ance menu displays a list of color COLOR TEMPERATURE temperatures; highlight a color R:0 B:0 temperature and press MENU/OK to SHIFT select the highlighted option and display the fi ne-tuning dialog.
Page 146: Highlight Tone
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 sev- en options between +4 and −2. Options Options −1 −2...
Page 147: Color
IMAGE QUALITY SETTING COLOR Adjust color density. Choose from nine options be- tween +4 and −4. Options Options −1 −2 −3 −4 SHARPNESS Sharpen or soften outlines. Choose from nine op- tions between +4 and −4. Options Options −1 −2 −3 −4...
Page 148: Noise Reduction
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...
Page 149: Lens Modulation Optimizer
IMAGE QUALITY SETTING LENS MODULATION OPTIMIZER Select ON to improve defi nition by adjusting for dif- fraction and the slight loss of focus at the periphery of the lens. Options Options COLOR SPACE Choose the gamut of colors available for color repro- duction.
Page 150: Pixel Mapping
PIXEL MAPPING Use this option if you notice bright spots in your pic- tures. Press MENU/OK in the shooting display and select the H IMAGE QUALITY SETTING tab. Highlight PIXEL MAPPING and press MENU/OK to perform pixel mapping. Processing may take a few seconds.
Page 151: Select Custom Setting
IMAGE QUALITY SETTING SELECT CUSTOM SETTING Recall settings saved with EDIT/SAVE CUSTOM SETTING. Settings can be recalled from any of the seven custom settings banks. Banks Banks CUSTOM 1 CUSTOM 2 CUSTOM 3 CUSTOM 4 CUSTOM 5 CUSTOM 6 CUSTOM 7 EDIT/SAVE CUSTOM SETTING Save up to 7 sets of custom camera settings for com- monly-encountered situations.
Page 152 IMAGE QUALITY SETTING IMAGE QUALITY SETTING Highlight a custom settings CUSTOM 1 SELECT CUSTOM SETTING CUSTOM 2 EDIT/SAVE CUSTOM SETTING bank and press MENU/OK to se- CUSTOM 3 CUSTOM 4 CUSTOM 5 lect. CUSTOM 6 CUSTOM 7 Adjust the following as desired: CUSTOM 1 SAVE CURRENT SETTINGS •...
Page 153: Gaf/Mf Setting
AF/MF SETTING Adjust focus settings. To display focus settings, press AF/MF SETTING FOCUS AREA AF MODE MENU/OK in the shooting display AF-C CUSTOM SETTINGS STORE AF MODE BY ORIENTATION AF POINT DISPLAY and select the G (AF/MF SETTING) NUMBER OF FOCUS POINTS PRE-AF AF ILLUMINATOR tab.
Page 154: Af Mode
AF MODE Choose the AF mode for focus modes S and C. Option Option Description Description The camera focuses on the subject in the selected focus point. The number of focus points available can be select- SINGLE ed using G AF/MF SETTING > NUMBER OF FOCUS POINT POINTS.
Page 155: Af-C Custom Settings
AF/MF SETTING AF-C CUSTOM SETTINGS Select focus-tracking options for AF-C CUSTOM SETTINGS SET 1 STANDARD SETTING FOR MULTI-PURPOSE focus mode C. Choose from Sets 1–5 according to your subject. Option Option Description Description SET 1 STANDARD A standard tracking option that works well with SETTING FOR the typical range of moving subjects.
Page 156: Store Af Mode By Orientation
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. The focus area for each orientation can be select- FOCUS AREA ONLY ed separately.
Page 157: Number Of Focus Points
AF/MF SETTING NUMBER OF FOCUS POINTS Choose the number of focus points available for fo- cus-point selection in manual focus mode or when SINGLE POINT is selected for AF MODE. Option Option Description Description 91 POINTS Choose from 91 focus points arranged in a 7- by 13-point (7 ×...
Page 158: Af Illuminator
AF ILLUMINATOR If ON is selected, the AF-assist illuminator will light to assist autofocus. Options Options The camera may be unable to focus using the AF-assist illuminator in some cases. If the camera is unable to fo- cus, try increasing the distance to the subject. Avoid shining the AF-assist illuminator directly into your subject’s eyes.
Page 159: Face/Eye Detection Setting
AF/MF SETTING FACE/EYE DETECTION SETTING Intelligent Face Detection sets fo- cus and exposure for human faces anywhere in the frame, preventing the camera from focusing on the background in group portraits. Choose for shots that emphasize portrait subjects. Faces can be detected with the camera in vertical or horizontal orientation;...
Page 160 In some modes, the camera may set exposure for the frame as a whole rather than the portrait subject. If the subject moves as the shutter button is pressed, the face may not be in the area indicated by the green bor- der when the picture is taken.
Page 161: Af+Mf
AF/MF SETTING AF+MF If ON is selected in focus mode S, focus can be ad- justed manually 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.
Page 162: Mf Assist
MF ASSIST Choose how focus is displayed in manual focus mode. Option Option Description Description Focus is displayed normally (focus peaking and digital STANDARD split image are not available). Displays a black-and-white (MONOCHROME) or color (COLOR) split image in the center of the frame. DIGITAL Frame the subject in the split-image area and rotate SPLIT IMAGE...
Page 163: Focus Check
AF/MF SETTING 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 focus mode. Options Options Pressing the center of the rear command dial cancels fo- cus zoom.
Page 164: Instant Af Setting
INSTANT AF SETTING Choose whether the camera focuses using single AF (AF-S) or continuous AF (AF-C) when the AF-L button is pressed in manual focus mode. Options Options AF-S AF-C DEPTH-OF-FIELD SCALE Choose FILM FORMAT BASIS to help you make prac- tical assessments 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...
Page 165: Release/Focus Priority
AF/MF SETTING RELEASE/FOCUS PRIORITY Choose how the camera focuses in focus mode AF-S or AF-C. Option Option Description Description Shutter response is prioritized over focus. Pictures can RELEASE be taken when the camera is not in focus. Focus is prioritized over shutter response. Pictures can FOCUS be only taken when the camera is in focus.
Page 166: Touch Screen Mode
TOUCH SCREEN MODE Choose the shooting operations performed using touch controls. Still Photography Mode Mode Description Description TOUCH SHOOTING Tap your subject in the display to focus and re- lease the shutter. In burst mode, pictures will be taken while you keep your ﬁ nger on the display. Tap to select a focus point.
Page 167 AF/MF SETTING Movie Recording We recommend that you select AREA for MOVIE AF MODE in the shooting menu B (movie) tab before re- cording movies using touch controls (in some movie modes, AREA will be selected automatically). Mode Mode Description Description Tap your subject in the display to focus and start recording.
Page 168 AF/MF SETTING Mode Mode Description Description Tap to select a focus point and press the shut- ter button to start or end recording. In focus mode C (AF-C), the camera will continually AREA adjust focus in response to changes in the dis- tance to the subject in the selected focus point.
Page 169: Ashooting Setting
SHOOTING SETTING Adjust shooting options. To display shooting options, press SHOOTING SETTING SCENE POSITION SELF-TIMER MENU/OK in the shooting display and INTERVAL TIMER SHOOTING AE BKT SETTING FILM SIMULATION BKT select the A (SHOOTING SETTING) PHOTOMETRY SHUTTER TYPE IS MODE tab.
Page 170 Mode Mode Description Description H NIGHT NIGHT Choose this mode for slow shutter speeds when (TRIPOD) (TRIPOD) shooting at night. p p FIREWORKS FIREWORKS Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the ex- panding burst of light from a ﬁ rework. Q SUNSET SUNSET Choose this mode to record the vivid colors in...
Page 171: Self-Timer
SHOOTING SETTING SELF-TIMER Choose a shutter release delay. Option Option Description Description The shutter is released two seconds after the shutter but- ton is pressed. Use to reduce blur caused by the camera R 2 SEC moving when the shutter button is pressed. The self-tim- er lamp blinks as the timer counts down.
Page 172: Interval Timer Shooting
INTERVAL TIMER SHOOTING Confi gure the camera to take photos automatically at a preset interval. Highlight INTERVAL TIMER INTERVAL/NUMBER OF TIMES INTERVAL NUMBER OF TIMES SHOOTING in the A (SHOOTING SETTING) tab and press MENU/OK. CANCEL Use the focus stick (focus le- START WAITING TIME ver) to choose the interval and LATER...
Page 173 SHOOTING SETTING Interval timer photography cannot be used at a shutter speed of B (bulb) or with multiple exposure photogra- phy. 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.
Page 174: Ae Bkt Setting
AE BKT SETTING Adjust exposure bracketing settings. Option Option Description Description Choose the number of shots in the bracketing FRAMES/ sequence (FRAMES) and the amount exposure is STEP SETTING varied with each shot (STEP). Choose whether the shots in the bracketing se- 1 FRAME/ quence are taken one at a time (1 FRAME) or in CONTINUOUS...
Page 175: Photometry
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 FACE OFF/EYE OFF. Mode Mode Description Description The camera instantly determines exposure based on an analysis of composition, color, and brightness distribu- (multi) tion.
Page 176: Shutter Type
SHUTTER TYPE Choose the shutter type. Choose the electronic shut- ter to mute the shutter sound. Option Option Description Description t MECHANICAL Take pictures with the mechanical shutter. SHUTTER s ELECTRONIC Take pictures with the electronic shutter. SHUTTER t MECHANICAL + The camera chooses the shutter type according s ELECTRONIC to shooting conditions.
Page 177: Is Mode
SHOOTING SETTING IS MODE Choose from the following image stabilization op- tions: Option Option Description Description L CONTINUOUS Image stabilization on. If + MOTION is se- + MOTION lected, the camera will adjust shutter speed to reduce motion blur when a moving ob- l CONTINUOUS jects are detected.
Page 178: Iso
Adjust the camera’s sensitivity to light. Option Option Description Description Sensitivity is automatically adjusted in response AUTO1 to shooting conditions. Choose the base sensi- AUTO2 tivity, maximum sensitivity, and minimum shutter AUTO3 speed for AUTO1, AUTO2, and AUTO3. Adjust sensitivity manually. Selected value is 12800–200 shown in display.
Page 179 SHOOTING SETTING AUTO Choose the base sensitivity, maximum sensitivity, and minimum shutter speed for AUTO1, AUTO2, and AUTO3. Defaults are shown below. Default Default Item Item Options Options AUTO1 AUTO1 AUTO2 AUTO2 AUTO3 AUTO3 DEFAULT SENSITIVITY 12800–200 MAX. SENSITIVITY 12800–400 1600 3200 MIN.
Page 180 If the value selected for DEFAULT SENSITIVITY is high- er than that selected for MAX. SENSITIVITY, DEFAULT SENSITIVITY will be set to the value selected for MAX. SENSITIVITY. The camera may select shutter speeds slower than MIN. SHUTTER SPEED if pictures would still be underex- posed at the value selected for MAX.
Page 181: Mount Adaptor Setting
SHOOTING SETTING MOUNT ADAPTOR SETTING Adjust settings for M-mount lenses connected using an optional FUJIFILM M MOUNT ADAPTER. Choosing a Focal Length If the lens has a focal length of 21, LENS REGISTRATION LENS 1 24, 28, or 35 mm, choose a match-...
Page 182: Distortion Correction
Distortion Correction Choose from STRONG, MEDIUM, or LENS5 DISTORTION CORRECTION BARREL STRONG BARREL MEDIUM WEAK options to correct BARREL BARREL WEAK PINCUSHION WEAK or PINCUSHION distortion. PINCUSHION MEDIUM PINCUSHION STRONG Color Shading Correction Color (shading) variations between the center and edges of the frame can be adjusted separately for each corner.
Page 183: Wireless Communication
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION Connect to smartphones running the latest version of the FUJIFILM Camera Remote app. The smart- phone can be used to browse the images on the camera, download selected images, control the cam- era remotely, or upload location data to the camera.
Page 184: Fflash Setting
FLASH SETTING Adjust fl ash-related settings. To display fl ash-related settings, FLASH SETTING FLASH FUNCTION SETTING RED EYE REMOVAL press MENU/OK in the shooting TTL-LOCK MODE LED LIGHT SETTING MASTER SETTING display and select the F (FLASH CH SETTING SETTING) tab. EXIT The options available vary with the shooting mode se- lected.
Page 185: Red Eye Removal
FLASH SETTING RED EYE REMOVAL Remove red-eye eff ects caused by the fl ash. Option Option Description Description A red-eye reduction pre-ﬂ ash is combined with FLASH + REMOVAL digital red-eye removal. FLASH Flash red-eye reduction only. REMOVAL Digital red-eye removal only. Flash red-eye reduction and digital red-eye re- moval oﬀ...
Page 186: Ttl-Lock Mode
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 photographs. Option Option Description Description Flash output is locked at the value metered for LOCK WITH LAST the most recent photo.
Page 187: Led Light Setting
Choose a fl ash group (A, B, or C) for the fl ash mounted on the camera hot shoe when it functions as a mas- ter 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.
Page 188: Ch Setting
Choose the channel used for communication be- tween the master fl ash and remote fl ash units when using FUJIFILM optical wireless fl ash control. Separate channels can be used for diff erent fl ash sys- tems or to prevent interference when multiple sys- tems are operating in close proximity.
Page 189: Bmovie Setting
MOVIE SETTING Adjust movie-recording options. To display options for movie re- MOVIE SETTING MOVIE MODE MOVIE AF MODE cording, press MENU/OK in the HDMI OUTPUT INFO DISPLAY 4K MOVIE OUTPUT HDMI REC CONTROL shooting display and select the B MIC LEVEL ADJUSTMENT MIC/REMOTE RELEASE (MOVIE SETTING) tab.
Page 190: Movie Af Mode
MOVIE AF MODE Choose how the camera selects the focus point for movie recording. Option Option Description Description MULTI Automatic focus-point selection. AREA The camera focuses on the subject in the selected focus area. HDMI OUTPUT INFO DISPLAY If ON is selected, HDMI devices to which the camera is connected will mirror the information in the cam- era display.
Page 191: 4K Movie Output
MOVIE SETTING 4K MOVIE OUTPUT Choose the destination for 4K movies shot while the camera is connected to an HDMI recorder or other device that supports 4K. Option Option Description Description 4K movies are recorded to a camera memory card in 4K b CARD and output to the HDMI device in Full HD.
Page 192: Mic Level Adjustment
MOVIE SETTING MIC LEVEL ADJUSTMENT Adjust the recording level for the MIC LEVEL ADJUSTMENT built-in and external microphones. CANCEL Option Option Description Description 4—1 Choose a recording level. Displays shows the peak recording level detected in a given period. You can assign MIC LEVEL ADJUSTMENT to a camera control and then using the control to adjust the micro- phone level during recording.
Page 193: Playback And The Playback Menu
Playback and the Playback Menu...
Page 194: The Playback Display
The Playback Display This section lists the indicators that may be dis- played during playback. For illustrative purposes, displays are shown with all indi- cators lit. 12/31/2050 10:00 AM...
Page 195 The Playback Display Date and time ...... 44, 204 Photobook assist indicator ..194 Face detection indicator ...139 Battery level ........43 Bluetooth ON/OFF .....241 Image size/quality ....115, 116 Image transfer order....192 Film simulation ......118 Image transfer status ....192 Dynamic range ......121 Number of frames selected for White balance ......122 upload .........192...
Page 196: The Disp/Back Button
The DISP/BACK Button The DISP/BACK button controls the display of indicators during play- back. Standard Information off 12/31/2050 10:00 AM FAVORITES Favorites Info display Favorites: Rating Pictures To rate the current picture, press DISP/BACK and press the fo- cus stick (focus lever) up and down to select from zero to fi ve stars.
Page 197 The Playback Display Viewing Photo Information The photo information display changes each time the focus stick (focus lever) is pressed up. Basic data 12/31/2050 10:00 AM 1/2000 51200 NEXT 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.
Page 198: Viewing Pictures
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 play- back zoom or multi-frame play- back. Full-frame playback 100-0001 Multi-frame playback Playback zoom DISP/BACK MENU/OK Nine- Medium frame...
Page 199: Playback Zoom
Viewing Pictures Playback Zoom Rotate the rear command dial right to zoom in on the current picture, left to zoom out. To exit zoom, press DISP/BACK, MENU/OK, or the center of the rear command dial. The maximum zoom ratio varies with the option select- ed for H IMAGE QUALITY SETTING ...
Page 200: C The Playback Menu
The Playback Menu Adjust playback settings. The playback menu is displayed PLAY BACK MENU RAW CONVERSION ERASE when you press MENU/OK in play- CROP RESIZE PROTECT back mode. IMAGE ROTATE RED EYE REMOVA VOICE MEMO SETTING EXIT RAW CONVERSION RAW pictures store information on camera settings separately from the data captured by the camera image sensor.
Page 201 The Playback Menu In the playback menu, high- RAW CONVERSION REFLECT SHOOTING COND. light RAW CONVERSION and PUSH/PULL PROCESSING DYNAMIC RANGE press MENU/OK to display set- FILM SIMULATION GRAIN EFFECT WHITE BALANCE tings. CREATE CANCEL These options can also be displayed by pressing the Q button during playback.
Page 202 The settings that can be adjusted when converting pictures from RAW to JPEG are: Setting Setting Description Description REFLECT Create a JPEG copy using the settings in eﬀ ect at SHOOTING COND. the time the photo was taken. PUSH/PULL Adjust exposure. PROCESSING Enhance details in highlights for natural con- DYNAMIC RANGE...
Page 203: Erase
The Playback Menu ERASE Delete individual pictures, multiple selected pictures, or all pictures. Deleted pictures cannot 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. SELECTED FRAMES Delete multiple selected pictures.
Page 204 SELECTED FRAMES Select SELECTED FRAMES for ERASE in the play- back menu. Highlight pictures and press MENU/OK to select or deselect (pictures in photobooks or printer orders are shown by S). Selected pictures are indicated by check marks (R). When the operation is complete, press DISP/BACK to display a confi rmation dialog.
Page 205 The Playback Menu 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 pic- tures deleted before the button was pressed cannot be recovered.
Page 206: Crop
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 focus stick (focus lever) up, down, left, or right to scroll the picture until the desired portion is displayed.
Page 207: Resize
The Playback Menu 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.
Page 208: Protect
PROTECT Protect pictures from accidental deletion. Highlight one of the following options and press MENU/OK. • FRAME: Protect selected pictures. Press the focus stick (focus lever) left or right to view pictures and press MENU/OK to select or deselect. Press DISP/BACK when the operation is complete.
Page 209: Image Rotate
The Playback Menu IMAGE ROTATE Rotate pictures. Display the desired picture. Select IMAGE ROTATE in the playback menu. Press the focus stick (focus lever) down to ro- tate 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.
Page 210: Red Eye Removal
RED EYE REMOVAL Remove red-eye from portraits. The camera will ana- lyze the image; 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.
Page 211: Voice Memo Setting
The Playback Menu VOICE MEMO SETTING Add a voice memo to the current photograph. Select ON for VOICE MEMO SETTING in the play- back menu. Display a photo to which you wish to add a voice memo. Press and hold the center of the front command dial to record the memo.
Page 212: Image Transfer Order
IMAGE TRANSFER ORDER Select photos for upload to a paired smartphone or tablet. Select IMAGE TRANSFER ORDER in the playback menu. Highlight photos and press MENU/OK to select or deselect. Repeat until all the desired photos have been selected. Press MENU/OK to exit to playback. If ON is selected for D CONNECTION SETTING ...
Page 213: Wireless Communication
The Playback Menu WIRELESS COMMUNICATION Connect to smartphones running the latest version of the FUJIFILM Camera Remote app. The smart- phone can be used to browse the images on the camera, download selected images, control the cam- era remotely, or upload location data to the camera.
Page 214: Photobook Assist
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 focus stick (focus lever) 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.
Page 215 The Playback Menu Viewing Photobooks Highlight a book in the photobook assist menu and press MENU/OK to display the book, then press the fo- cus stick (focus lever) left or right to scroll through the pictures. Editing and Deleting Photobooks Display the photobook and press MENU/OK.
Page 216: Pc Auto Save
PC AUTO SAVE Upload pictures from the camera to a computer running the latest version of FUJIFILM PC AutoSave (note that you must fi rst install the software and con- fi gure the computer as a destination for images cop- ied from the camera).
Page 217: Print Order (Dpof)
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 record- ing on pictures, WITHOUT DATE to print pictures without dates, or RESET ALL to remove all pic- tures from the print order before proceeding.
Page 218 The pictures in the current print order are indicated by a u icon during playback. Print orders can contain a maximum of 999 pictures. If a memory card is inserted containing a print order created by another camera, you will need to delete the order before creating as described above.
Page 219: Instax Printer Print
The Playback Menu instax PRINTER PRINT To print pictures to optional FUJIFILM instax SHARE printers, fi rst select D CONNECTION SETTING > instax PRINTER CONNECTION SETTING and enter the instax SHARE printer name (SSID) and password, then follow the steps below.
Page 220: Disp Aspect
The Playback Menu DISP ASPECT Choose how High Defi nition (HD) devices display pic- tures with an aspect ratio of 3∶2 (this option is avail- able 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, 3∶2 to display the entire image with black bands at either side.
Page 221: The Setup Menus
The Setup Menus...
Page 222: Duser Setting
USER SETTING Adjust basic camera settings. To access basic camera settings, USER SETTING FORMAT DATE/TIME press MENU/OK, select the D (SET UP) TIME DIFFERENCE tab, and choose USER SETTING. MY MENU SETTING SENSOR CLEANING RESET...
Page 223: Format
USER SETTING FORMAT To format a memory card: Select D USER SETTING > FORMAT in the D (SET UP) tab. FORMAT A confi rmation dialog will be FORMAT OK? ERASE ALL DATA displayed. To format the mem- ory card, highlight OK and press CANCEL MENU/OK.
Page 224: Date/Time
DATE/TIME To set the camera clock: Select D USER SETTING > DATE/TIME in the D (SET UP) tab. Press the focus stick (focus lever) 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 focus stick up or down.
Page 225: Time Difference
USER SETTING TIME DIFFERENCE Switch the camera clock instantly from your home time zone to the local time at your destination when traveling. To specify the diff erence between your lo- cal and home time zone: Highlight g LOCAL and press MENU/OK. Use the focus stick (focus lever) to choose the time diff erence between local time and your home time zone.
Page 226: My Menu Setting
Choose a language. MY MENU SETTING Edit the items listed in the E (MY MENU) tab, a per- sonalized custom menu of frequently-used options. Highlight D USER SETTING > MY MY MENU SETTING MENU SETTING in the D (SET ADD ITEMS RANK ITEMS REMOVE ITEMS UP) tab and press MENU/OK to dis-...
Page 227 USER SETTING MY MENU SETTING Press the focus stick (focus le- IMAGE SIZE IMAGE QUALITY ver) up or down to highlight RAW RECORDING FILM SIMULATION GRAIN EFFECT ADD ITEMS and press MENU/OK. DYNAMIC RANGE WHITE BALANCE HIGHLIGHT TONE Options that can be added to SELECT CANCEL “my menu”...
Page 228: Sensor Cleaning
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 per- formed when the camera turns off (sensor cleaning is not however performed if the camera turns off in playback mode).
Page 229: Reset
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 MENU/OK. A confi rmation dialog will be displayed;...
Page 230: Dsound Setting
SOUND SETTING Make changes to camera sounds. To access sound settings, press SOUND SETTING AF BEEP VOL. SELF-TIMER BEEP VOL. MENU/OK, select the D (SET UP) tab, OPERATION VOL. SHUTTER VOLUME and choose SOUND SET-UP. SHUTTER SOUND PLAYBACK VOLUME AF BEEP VOL. Choose the volume of the beep that sounds when the camera focuses.
Page 231: Self-Timer Beep Vol
SOUND SETTING SELF-TIMER BEEP VOL. Choose the volume of the beep that sounds while the self-timer is active. The beep can be muted by selecting eOFF. Options Options b (high) c (medium) d (low) eOFF (mute) OPERATION VOL. Adjust the volume of the sounds produced when camera controls are operated.
Page 232: Shutter Volume
SHUTTER VOLUME Adjust the volume of the sounds produced by the electronic shutter. Choose eOFF to disable the shut- ter sound. Options Options b (high) c (medium) d (low) eOFF (mute) SHUTTER SOUND Choose the sound made by the electronic shutter. Options Options i SOUND 1...
Page 233: Playback Volume
SOUND SETTING PLAYBACK VOLUME Adjust the volume for movie playback. Choose from 10 options between 10 (high) and 1 (low) or select 0 to mute audio during movie playback. Options Options...
Page 234: Dscreen Setting
SCREEN SETTING Make changes to display settings. To access display settings, press SCREEN SETTING EVF BRIGHTNESS EVF COLOR MENU/OK, select the D (SET UP) tab, LCD BRIGHTNESS LCD COLOR and choose SCREEN SET-UP. IMAGE DISP. AUTOROTATE DISPLAYS PREVIEW EXP./WB IN MANUAL MODE PREVIEW PIC.
Page 235: Evf Color
SCREEN SETTING EVF COLOR Adjust the hue of the display in the electronic view- fi nder. Choose from 11 options between +5 and −5. Options Options −1 −2 −3 −4 −5 LCD BRIGHTNESS Adjust monitor brightness. Choose from 11 options between +5 and −5.
Page 236: Lcd Color
LCD COLOR Adjust monitor hue. Choose from 11 options be- tween +5 and −5. Options Options −1 −2 −3 −4 −5 IMAGE DISP. Choose how long images are displayed after shooting. Colors may diff er slightly from those in the fi nal image and “noise”...
Page 237: Autorotate Displays
SCREEN SETTING AUTOROTATE DISPLAYS Choose whether the indicators in the viewfi nder and LCD monitor rotate to match camera orientation. Options Options 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 bal- ance (PREVIEW WB is recommended in situations in which exposure and white balance are likely to change...
Page 238: Preview Pic. Effect
PREVIEW PIC. EFFECT Choose ON to preview the eff ects of fi lm simulation, white balance, and other settings in the monitor, OFF to make shadows in low-contrast, back-lit scenes and other hard-to-see subjects more visible. Options Options If OFF is selected, the eff ects of camera settings will not be visible in the monitor and colors and tone will diff er from those in the fi nal picture.
Page 239: Framing Guideline
SCREEN SETTING FRAMING GUIDELINE Choose a framing grid for shooting mode. Option Option F GRID 9 G GRID 24 H HD FRAMING GRID 9 GRID 24 HD FRAMING For “rule of thirds” A six-by-four grid. Frame HD pictures in composition. the crop shown by the lines at the top and bottom of the display.
Page 240: Autorotate Pb
AUTOROTATE PB Choose ON to automatically rotate “tall” (portrait-ori- entation) pictures during playback. Options Options FOCUS SCALE UNITS Choose the units used for the focus distance indica- tor. Options Options METERS FEET...
Page 241: Disp. Custom Setting
SCREEN SETTING DISP. CUSTOM SETTING Choose the items shown in the standard display. In shooting mode, use the DISP/BACK button to display standard indicators. Press MENU/OK and select D SCREEN SET-UP > DISP. CUSTOM SETTING in the D (SET UP) tab. Highlight items and press MENU/OK to select or deselect.
Page 242 SCREEN SETTING Press DISP/BACK to save changes. Press DISP/BACK as needed to exit the menus and return to the shooting display. Some indicators are not displayed in all modes.
Page 243: Dbutton/Dial Setting
BUTTON/DIAL SETTING Access options for camera controls. To access control options, press BUTTON/DIAL SETTING FOCUS LEVER SETTING EDIT/SAVE QUICK MENU MENU/OK, select the D (SET UP) FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING COMMAND DIAL SETTING tab, and choose BUTTON/DIAL S.S. OPERATION ISO COMMAND DIAL SETTING SETTING.
Page 244: Edit/Save Quick Menu
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 focus stick (focus lever) to highlight the item you wish to change and press MENU/OK.
Page 245 BUTTON/DIAL SETTING Select NONE to assign no option to the select- ed position. When SELECT CUSTOM SETTING is selected, current settings are shown in the quick menu by the label BASE. Highlight the desired item and press MENU/OK to assign it to the selected position. The quick menu can also be accessed in shooting mode by holding the Q button.
Page 246: Function (Fn) Setting
FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING Choose the roles played by the function buttons. Select D BUTTON/DIAL SETTING > FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING 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.
Page 247 BUTTON/DIAL SETTING Function button assignment options can also be ac- cessed by holding the DISP/BACK button. AE LOCK ONLY, AF LOCK ONLY, AE/AF LOCK, and AF-ON cannot be assigned to the touch function but- tons (T-Fn1 through T-Fn4). AF-ON If AF-ON is selected, you can press the control in- stead of keeping the shutter button pressed halfway.
Page 248: Command Dial Setting
COMMAND DIAL SETTING Choose the roles played by the command dials. Option Option Description Description The front command dial controls aperture, the rear Y F X S.S. command dial shutter speed. The front command dial controls shutter speed, the Y S.S. X F rear command dial aperture.
Page 249: Iso Command Dial Setting
BUTTON/DIAL SETTING ISO COMMAND DIAL SETTING Select ON to allow sensitivity to be adjusted using the front command dial. Options Options The sensitivity selected with the command dial is refl ected in the setting chosen for SHOOTING SETTING > ISO. SHUTTER AF Choose whether the camera focuses when the shut- ter button is pressed halfway.
Page 250: Shutter Ae
SHUTTER AE If ON is selected, exposure will lock while the shutter button is pressed halfway. Option Option Description Description • ON: Exposure locks when the shutter button is pressed halfway. AF-S/MF • OFF: Exposure does not lock when the shutter but- ton is pressed halfway.
Page 251: Shoot Without Card
BUTTON/DIAL SETTING SHOOT WITHOUT CARD Choose whether the shutter can be released without a memory card inserted in the camera. Option Option Description Description When no memory card is inserted, the shutter can be released to test camera function and the shooting and setup menus can be displayed.
Page 252: Ae/Af-Lock Mode
AE/AF-LOCK MODE If AE & AF ON WHEN PRESSING is selected, exposure and/or focus will lock while the AE-L or AF-L button is pressed. If AE & AF ON/OFF SWITCH is selected, exposure and/or focus will lock when the AE-L or AF-L button is pressed and remain locked until the button is pressed again.
Page 253: Touch Screen Setting
BUTTON/DIAL SETTING TOUCH SCREEN SETTING Enable or disable touch-screen controls. Option Option Description Description • ON: Touch controls enabled; the LCD monitor TOUCH SCREEN functions as a touch screen. • ON/OFF OFF: Touch controls disabled; the LCD monitor cannot be used as a touch screen. Select the area of the LCD monitor (ALL, RIGHT, or EVF TOUCH LEFT) used for touch controls while the viewﬁ...
Page 254: Dpower Management
POWER MANAGEMENT Adjust power management settings. To access power management set- POWER MANAGEMENT tings, press MENU/OK, select the D AUTO POWER OFF (SET UP) tab, and choose POWER PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT. AUTO POWER OFF Choose the length of time before the camera turns off automatically when no operations are performed.
Page 255: Performance
POWER MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Adjust power management settings. AF performance AF performance LCD/EVF display LCD/EVF display Battery Battery Option Option (speed) (speed) quality quality endurance endurance HIGH Fast Very high PERFORMANCE STANDARD Normal High Normal When STANDARD is selected, the frame rate will drop when no operations are being performed.
Page 256: Dsave Data Setting
SAVE DATA SETTING Make changes to fi le management settings. To access fi le management set- SAVE DATA SETTING FRAME NO. SAVE ORG IMAGE tings, press MENU/OK, select the EDIT FILE NAME COPYRIGHT INFO D (SET UP) tab, and choose SAVE DATA SET-UP.
Page 257: Frame No
SAVE DATA SETTING FRAME NO. Frame number New pictures are stored in image fi les named using a four-digit fi le number assigned by adding one Directory File to the last fi le number used. The number number fi le number is displayed during playback as shown.
Page 258: Save Org Image
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 under- score.
Page 259: Copyright Info
SAVE DATA SETTING 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. Option Option Description Description...
Page 260: Dconnection Setting
To access connection settings, press CONNECTION SETTING Bluetooth SETTINGS MENU/OK, select the D (SET UP) PC AUTO SAVE SETTINGS PRINTER CONNECTION SETTING tab, and choose CONNECTION GENERAL SETTINGS INFORMATION SETTING. RESET WIRELESS SETTING For more information on wireless connections, visit: http://fujifilm-dsc.com/wifi/...
Page 261: Bluetooth Settings
TRANSFER upload using the IMAGE TRANSFER ORDER option in the playback menu. Install the latest version of the FUJIFILM Camera Remote app on your smartphone or tablet before pairing the de- vice with your camera or uploading images. When ON is selected for both Bluetooth ON/OFF and AUTO IMAGE TRANSFER, upload to paired devices will be- gin shortly after you exit to playback or turn the camera off .
Page 262: Pc Auto Save Settings
View computers to which the camera has CONNECTION recently connected. 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 pass- word is “1111”.
Page 263: General Settings
CONNECTION SETTING GENERAL SETTINGS Adjust settings for connection to wireless networks. Option Option Description Description Choose a name (NAME) to identify the camera NAME on the wireless network (the camera is assigned a unique name by default). Choose ON (the default setting, recommended in most circumstances) to resize larger images to H RESIZE for upload to smartphones, OFF to upload images...
Page 264: Information
CONNECTION SETTING INFORMATION View the camera’s MAC and Bluetooth address. RESET WIRELESS SETTING Restore wireless settings to their default values.
Page 265: Shortcuts
Shortcuts...
Page 266: Shortcut Options
Shortcut Options Customize camera controls to suit your style or situation. Frequently-used options can be added to the Q menu or a custom “my” menu or assigned to an Fn (func- tion) button for direct access: • The Q menu ( 247): The Q menu is displayed by pressing the Q button.
Page 267: The Q (Quick Menu) 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 fol- lowing items: SELECT CUSTOM SETTING BASE SELECT CUSTOM SETTING HIGHLIGHT TONE SHADOW TONE DYNAMIC RANGE COLOR WHITE BALANCE SHARPNESS...
Page 268 The quick menu shows the options currently selected for items – , which can be changed as described on page 250. SELECT CUSTOM SETTING The H IMAGE QUALITY SETTING > SELECT CUSTOM SETTING item (item ) shows the current custom settings bank: •...
Page 269: Viewing And Changing Settings
The Q (Quick Menu) Button Viewing and Changing Settings Press Q to display the quick menu during shooting. Use the focus stick (focus le- SELECT CUSTOM SETTING BASE ver) to highlight items and ro- tate the rear command dial to change.
Page 270: Editing The Quick Menu
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 focus stick (focus lever) to highlight the item you wish to change and press MENU/OK.
Page 271 The Q (Quick Menu) Button Highlight any of the following options and press MENU/OK to assign it to the selected position. • • IMAGE SIZE FACE/EYE DETECTION SETTING • • IMAGE QUALITY MF ASSIST • • * FILM SIMULATION TOUCH SCREEN MODE •...
Page 272: The Fn (Function) Buttons
The Fn (Function) Buttons The roles played by each of the function but- tons can be selected by pressing and holding the button. The functions assigned to T-Fn1 through T-Fn4 can be ac- cessed by fl icking the monitor. The default assignments are: Fn1 button Fn1 button T-Fn1 (fl ick up)
Page 273 The Fn (Function) Buttons T-Fn4 (fl ick down) T-Fn4 (fl ick down) AE-L button AE-L button Sensitivity Exposure lock AF-L button AF-L button Center of rear command dial Center of rear command dial Focus lock Focus check...
Page 274: Assigning Roles To The Function Buttons
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 displayed. Highlight a button and press MENU/OK. Highlight the desired role and press MENU/OK to assign it to the selected button. Choose from: •...
Page 275 The Fn (Function) Buttons Button assignments can also be selected using D BUTTON/DIAL SETTING > FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING. AE LOCK ONLY, AF LOCK ONLY, AE/AF LOCK, and AF-ON cannot be assigned to the touch function but- tons (T-Fn1 through T-Fn4). AF-ON If AF-ON is selected, you can press the control in- stead of keeping the shutter button pressed halfway.
Page 276: Emy Menu
MY MENU Access a personalized menu of frequently-used options. MY MENU To display “my menu”, press MENU/OK SELF-TIMER INTERVAL TIMER SHOOTING in the shooting display and select FILM SIMULATION GRAIN EFFECT SHUTTER TYPE the E (MY MENU) tab. IS MODE FACE/EYE DETECTION SETTING EXIT The E tab is only available if options have been assigned...
Page 277 MY MENU MY MENU SETTING Press the focus stick (focus le- IMAGE SIZE IMAGE QUALITY ver) up or down to highlight RAW RECORDING FILM SIMULATION GRAIN EFFECT ADD ITEMS and press MENU/OK. DYNAMIC RANGE WHITE BALANCE HIGHLIGHT TONE Options that can be added to SELECT CANCEL “my menu”...
Page 278 MEMO...
Page 279: Peripherals And Optional Accessories
Peripherals and Optional Accessories...
Page 280: External Flash Units
External Flash Units Flash units can be mounted on the hot shoe or connected via the sync terminal. Optional external fl ash units are more powerful than the EF-X8 supplied with the camera. Some support high-speed sync (FP) and can be used at shutter speeds faster than the sync speed, while others can function as master fl ash units controlling remote units via optical wireless fl ash control.
Page 281: Flash Settings
Displayed when an optional ﬂ ash unit is MOUNT mounted on the hot shoe and turned on. FLASH Displayed if an optional ﬂ ash unit functioning as MASTER a master ﬂ ash for FUJIFILM optical wireless re- (OPTICAL) mote ﬂ ash control is connected and turned on.
Page 282 Highlight items using the focus MODE SUPPLIED FLASH stick (focus lever) and rotate the rear command dial to change the highlighted setting. ADJUST Press DISP/BACK to put the changes into eff ect. Red-Eye Removal Red-eye removal is available when an option other than OFF is selected for F FLASH SETTING ...
Page 283: Sync Terminal
External Flash Units SYNC TERMINAL SYNC TERMINAL is dis- MODE SYNC TERMINAL played if the EF-X8 is low- ered and either no fl ash unit, or an incompatible fl ash unit, is mounted on the hot shoe. ADJUST Setting Setting Description Description Choose from the following options:...
Page 284: Shoe Mount Flash
SHOE MOUNT FLASH The following options are MODE SHOE MOUNT FLASH available with optional shoe-mounted fl ash units. 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;...
Page 285 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 con- trol system are exceeded). In the cases of the EF-X20, EF-20, EF-42, and EF-X500, the selected value is added to the value selected with the Flash compen-...
Page 286 Setting Setting Description Description Choose a ﬂ ash mode for TTL ﬂ ash control. The op- tions available vary with the shooting mode (P, S, A, or M) selected. • E (FLASH AUTO): The ﬂ ash ﬁ res only as required; ﬂ...
Page 287 External Flash Units Setting Setting Description Description Control ﬂ ash timing. • H (1ST CURTAIN): The ﬂ ash ﬁ res immediately after the shutter opens (generally the best choice). • I (2ND CURTAIN): The ﬂ ash ﬁ res immediately be- fore the shutter closes. •...
Page 288 Setting Setting Description Description Choose how the built-in LED light functions during still photography (compatible units only): as a catchlight (M/CATCHLIGHT), as an AF-assist LED light illuminator (N/AF ASSIST), or as both a catch- light and an AF-ASSIST illuminator (O/AF ASSIST+ CATCHLIGHT).
Page 289: Master(Optical)
MASTER(OPTICAL) The options at right will MODE MASTER(OPTICAL) be displayed if the unit is currently functioning as master fl ash for FUJIFILM optical wireless remote fl ash control. ADJUST The master and remote units can be placed in up to three groups (A, B, and...
Page 290 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 • TTL: The units in the group ﬁ re in TTL mode. Flash mode compensation can be adjusted separately for (group A) each group.
Page 291 External Flash Units Setting Setting Description Description Flash compen- Adjust ﬂ ash level for the selected group according sation/output to option selected for ﬂ ash control mode. Note (group A) that the full value may not be applied if the limits Flash compen- of the ﬂ...
Page 292 Setting Setting Description Description Choose a ﬂ ash mode for TTL ﬂ ash control. The op- tions available vary with the shooting mode (P, S, A, or M) selected. • E (FLASH AUTO): The ﬂ ash ﬁ res only as required; ﬂ...
Page 293 External Flash Units Setting Setting Description Description Control ﬂ ash timing. • H (1ST CURTAIN): The ﬂ ash ﬁ res immediately after the shutter opens (generally the best choice). • I (2ND CURTAIN): The ﬂ ash ﬁ res immediately be- fore the shutter closes. •...
Page 294 Master ﬁ nal picture. Available only if the unit is mount- ed on the camera hot shoe as a master ﬂ ash for FUJIFILM optical wireless remote ﬂ ash control in TTL, TTL%, or M mode. Number of Choose the number of times the ﬂ ash ﬁ res each fl ashes time the shutter is released in MULTI mode.
Page 295: Lenses
Lenses The camera can be used with lenses for the FUJIFILM X-mount. Lens Parts Lens hood O.I.S. switch Mounting marks Aperture mode switch Focus ring Lens signal contacts Zoom ring Front lens cap Aperture ring Rear lens cap...
Page 296: Removing Lens Caps
Removing Lens Caps Remove lens caps as shown. Lens caps may diff er from those shown. Attaching Lens Hoods When attached, lens hoods reduce glare and protect the front lens el- ement.
Page 297: Lenses With Aperture Rings
Lenses Lenses with Aperture Rings At settings other than A, you can adjust aperture by rotating the lens A 16 11 8 5.6 4 2.8 aperture ring (exposure modes A and M). A 16 11 8 5.6 4 Aperture ring The Aperture Mode Switch If the lens has an aperture mode switch, aperture can be adjusted manually by...
Page 298: Lenses With No Aperture Rings
Lenses with No Aperture Rings The method used to adjust aperture can be selected using D BUTTON/ DIAL SETTING > APERTURE SETTING. When an option other than AUTO is selected, aperture can be adjusted using the front command dial. Aperture control defaults to the front command dial, but can be reassigned to the rear command dial using D BUTTON/DIAL SETTING >...
Page 299: Manual Focus Lenses
Lenses Manual Focus Lenses Slide the focus ring to the front for autofocus. For manual focus, slide the focus ring to the back and rotate it while checking the results in the camera display. The focus distance and depth-of-fi eld indicators can be used to assist manual focus.
Page 300: Lens Care
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-clean- ing paper to which a small amount of lens-cleaning fl uid has been applied. Replace the front and rear...
Page 301: Connections
Connections...
Page 302: Hdmi Output
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 us- ing a third-party HDMI cable. Turn the camera off . Connect the cable as shown below, making sure the connectors are fully inserted.
Page 303: Shooting
HDMI Output Turn the camera on. You can now shoot and play back pictures while viewing the television dis- play and save pictures to the HDMI device. The USB cable cannot be used while an HDMI cable is connected. Shooting Shoot photos and record movies while viewing the scene through the camera lens on or saving footage to the HDMI device.
Page 304: Wireless Transfer
Wi-Fi app Smart Phones and Tablets: FUJIFILM Camera Remote Install the latest version of the FUJIFILM Camera Remote app on your smartphone or tablet to con- nect to the camera via Bluetooth® or Wi-Fi. For down- loads and other information, visit:...
Page 305: Smart Phones And Tablets: Bluetooth® Pairing
Wireless Transfer Smart Phones and Tablets: Bluetooth® Pairing Use D CONNECTION SETTING > Bluetooth SETTINGS > PAIRING REGISTRATION to pair the camera with smart- phones or tablets. Pairing off ers a simple method for downloading photos from the camera. Photos are downloaded via a wireless connection. Smartphones and Tablets: Wi-Fi Use the WIRELESS COMMUNICATION options in A SHOOTING SETTING or the playback menu to con-...
Page 306: Computers: Fujifilm Pc Autosave
Wireless Transfer Computers: FUJIFILM PC AutoSave Install the latest version of FUJIFILM PC Autosave to your computer to upload pictures from the camera over wireless networks. For downloads and other in- formation, visit: http://app.fujifilm-dsc.com/en/pc_autosave/ Computers: Wireless Connections You can upload pictures from the camera using the...
Page 307: Connecting To Computers Via Usb
MyFinePix Studio is available for down- load from the following website: http://fujifilm-dsc.com/mfs/ fujifilm mfs Once download is complete, double-click the down- loaded fi le (“MFPS_Setup.EXE”) and follow the on- screen instructions to complete installation.
Page 308: Connecting The Camera
Connecting the Camera Find a memory card containing pictures you want to copy to the computer and insert the card into the camera. Loss of power during transfer could result in loss of data or damage to the memory card. Insert a fresh or fully-charged battery before connecting the camera.
Page 309 Connecting to Computers via USB Turn the camera on. Copy pictures to the computer using MyFinePix Studio or applications provided with your oper- ating system. When transfer is complete, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.
Page 310 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 unable to import or save images. Use a memory card reader to transfer pictures. Connect the camera directly to the computer;...
Page 311: Instax Share Printers
instax SHARE Printers Print pictures from your digital camera to instax SHARE printers. Establishing a Connection Select D CONNECTION SETTING > instax PRINTER CONNECTION SETTING and enter the instax SHARE printer name (SSID) and password. The Printer Name (SSID) and Password The printer name (SSID) can be found on the bottom of the printer;...
Page 312: Printing Pictures
PRINTER PRINT instax-12345678 instax PRINTER PRINT. The CONNECTING TO PRINTER camera will connect to the FUJIFILM-CAMERA-1234 printer. CANCEL To print a frame from a burst sequence, display the frame before selecting instax PRINTER PRINT. Use the focus stick (focus lever)
Page 313: Technical Notes
Technical Notes...
Page 314: Accessories From Fujifilm
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-W126/NP-W126S: Additional high-capacity NP-W126/ NP-W126S rechargeable batteries can be purchased as required.
Page 315 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 photography. The ﬂ ash head can be rotated 90°...
Page 316 Shoe-mounted fl ash units (continued) Shoe-mounted fl ash units (continued) EF-42: This clip-on ﬂ ash unit (powered by four AA bat- teries) has a Guide Number of 42/137 (ISO 100, m/ft.) and supports manual and TTL ﬂ ash control and auto power zoom in the range 24–105 mm (35 mm format equivalent).
Page 317 XF2X TC WR: Increases the focal length of the compatible lenses by about 2.0×. Mount adapters Mount adapters FUJIFILM M MOUNT ADAPTER: Allows the camera to be used with a wide selection of M-mount lenses. Body caps Body caps BCP-001: Cover the camera lens mount when no lens is attached.
Page 318: Software From Fujifilm
Software from FUJIFILM The camera can be used with the following FUJIFILM software. FUJIFILM Camera Remote Establish a wireless connection between your cam- era and a smartphone or tablet ( 284). http://app.fujifilm-dsc.com/en/camera_remote/ FUJIFILM PC AutoSave Download pictures from your camera over wireless networks ( 286).
Page 319: Myfinepix Studio
Software from FUJIFILM MyFinePix Studio Manage, view, print, and edit the many images downloaded from your digital camera ( 287). http://fujifilm-dsc.com/mfs/ fujifilm mfs RAW FILE CONVERTER EX 2.0 View RAW pictures on your computer and convert them into other formats ( 287).
Page 320: For Your Safety
For Your Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read Instructions: All the safety and operating in- Ventilation: Slots and openings in the cabinet are Read Instructions structions should be read before the appliance provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable opera- is operated. tion of the video product and to protect it from •...
Page 321 For Your Safety An appliance and cart combination should be Cleaning: Unplug this video product from the wall moved with care. Quick outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners stops, excessive force, and or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. uneven surfaces may cause Object and Liquid Entry: Never push objects of any the appliance and cart...
Page 322 The icons shown below are used to indicate the na- use of the camera can cause a ﬁ re or elec- ture of the instructions which are to be observed. tric shock. Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Triangular icons tell you that this informa- tion requires attention (“Important”).
Page 323 ﬁ re or electric shock. If the cord is dam- type supplied with the camera. Using the aged, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. charger to charge conventional batteries or Do not place the camera on an unstable sur-...
Page 324 Follow the directions of airline and hospital camera can cause a ﬁ re or electric shock. personnel. This product generates radio-fre- personnel. Contact your FUJIFILM dealer to request quency emissions that could interfere with internal cleaning every two years. Please navigational or medical equipment.
Page 325 For Your Safety The Battery and Power Supply Note: Check the type of battery used in your camera Battery Life Battery Life ■ ■ and read the appropriate sections. At normal temperatures, the battery can be re- charged about 300 times. A noticeable decrease The following describes the proper use of batter- in the length of time the battery will hold a ies and how to prolong their life.
Page 326 Do not use with other devices. AC Power Adapters (Available Separately) AC Power Adapters (Available Separately) • Use only FUJIFILM AC power adapters designated Do not disassemble. • for use with this camera. Other adapters could Do not expose to high heat and humidity.
Page 327 Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use IMPORTANT NOTICE: Read Before Using the Software of such marks by FUJIFILM is under license. The Direct or indirect export, in whole or in part, of SDHC and SDXC logos are trademarks of SD-3C, licensed software without the permission of the LLC.
Page 328 FCC Caution: Any changes or modiﬁ cations not For Customers in the U. S. A. For Customers in the U. S. A. Tested To Comply With FCC Standards expressly approved by the party responsible for FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Page 329 In Japan: This symbol on the batteries eﬀ ects might occur, but such ﬁ ndings have not indicates that they are to be disposed been conﬁ rmed by additional research. X-E3 has of separately. been tested and found to comply with IC radia-...
Page 330 Observe all location regulations when using the Hereby, FUJIFILM Corporation declares that the device. FUJIFILM does not accept liability for radio equipment type FF170001 is in compliance problems arising from use in other jurisdictions.
Page 331 SETTINGS > Bluetooth ON/OFF. used for RFID tracking, immediately stop using the aﬀ ected frequency or move the device to another location. If you notice that this device causes interference in low-voltage RFID tracing systems, contact a FUJIFILM representative.
Page 332 For Your Safety Be sure to read these notes before use WARNING WARNING Safety Notes Should the case break open as the result of a Should the case break open as the result of a • Make sure that you use the lens correctly. Read fall or other accident, do not touch the exposed fall or other accident, do not touch the exposed these safety notes and the camera Owner’...
Page 333: Product Care
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.
Page 334: Cleaning The Image Sensor
Cleaning the Image Sensor Dust that cannot be removed using D USER SETTING > SENSOR CLEANING can be re- moved manually as described 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.
Page 335: Firmware Updates
For more information, visit: http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/ software fujifilm firmware Checking the Firmware Version The camera will only display the fi rmware version if a memory card is inserted. Turn the camera off and check that a memory card is inserted.
Page 336: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Consult the table below should you encounter problems using your camera. If you don’t fi nd the solution here, contact your local FUJIFILM distributor. Power and Battery Problem Problem Solution Solution • The battery is exhausted: Charge the battery or insert a fully-charged spare battery ( 32).
Page 337 The battery has been charged many times: The battery the battery does has reached the end of its charging life. Purchase not charge. a new battery. If the battery still fails to charge, contact your FUJIFILM dealer ( 294). Menus and Displays Problem Problem...
Page 338 Problem Problem Solution Solution • The memory card is damaged: Insert a new memory card ( 36). • The battery is exhausted: Charge the battery or insert No picture is a fully-charged spare battery ( 32). • taken when the The camera has turned off automatically: Turn the shutter button camera on (...
Page 339 Troubleshooting Problem Problem Solution Solution • The subject’s face is obscured by sunglasses, a hat, long hair, or other objects: Remove the obstructions 139). • The subject’s face occupies only a small area of the frame: No face is Change the composition so that the subject’s face detected.
Page 340 Problem Problem Solution Solution • The subject is not in range of the fl ash: Position the subject in range of the ﬂ ash. The fl ash does • The fl ash window is obstructed: Hold the camera not fully light correctly.
Page 341 Troubleshooting Playback Problem Problem Solution Solution Pictures are The pictures were taken with a diﬀ erent make or grainy. model of camera. Playback zoom is The pictures were created using RESIZE or with a unavailable. diﬀ erent make or model of camera. •...
Page 342 Connections Problem Problem Solution Solution The camera is connected to a TV: Pictures will be dis- The monitor is played on the TV instead of in the camera monitor blank. 282). • The camera is not properly connected: Connect the camera properly ( 282).
Page 343 Troubleshooting Wireless Transfer For additional information on troubleshooting wire- less connections, visit: http://digital-cameras.support.fujifilm.com/app?pid=x Problem Problem Solution Solution • Problem The smartphone is too far away: Move the devices connecting closer ( 284). • or uploading Nearby devices are causing radio interference: Move...
Page 344 The camera is connected to a wireless LAN: End the connection. The camera does Remove and reinsert the battery ( 36). If the not function as problem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. expected. No sound. Adjust the volume ( 210). Pressing the Q button does...
Page 345: Warning Messages And Displays
LENS CONTROL Camera malfunction. Turn the camera oﬀ and ERROR then on again. If the message persists, contact a TURN OFF THE FUJIFILM dealer. CAMERA AND TURN ON AGAIN The shutter can only be released when a memory NO CARD card is inserted.
Page 346 Delete pictures or insert a memory card b MEMORY FULL with more free space. • Memory card error or connection error: Reinsert the card or turn the camera oﬀ and then on again. If WRITE ERROR the message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer.
Page 347 READ ERROR 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 pro- PROTECTED FRAME tected picture. Remove protection and try again.
Page 348 Warning Messages and Displays Warning Warning Description Description CAN NOT Movies cannot be rotated. ROTATE CAN NOT SET DPOF The picture cannot be printed using DPOF. CAN NOT SET Movies cannot be printed using DPOF. DPOF CANNOT Red-eye removal cannot be applied to movies. EXECUTE Red-eye removal cannot be applied to pictures cre- m CANNOT...
Page 349: Memory Card Capacity
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, producing wide variations in the number of fi les that can be stored.
Page 350: Specifi Cations
Specifi cations System Model FUJIFILM X-E3 Product Number FF170001 Eff ective pixels Approx. 24.3 million Image sensor 23.5 mm × 15.6 mm (APS-C), X-Trans CMOS III sensor with primary color ﬁ lter Storage media FUJIFILM-recommended SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards Memory card slot SD memory card slot (UHS-1)
Page 351 Specifi cations System • Sensitivity Still pictures: Standard output sensitivity equiv- alent to ISO 200 – 12800 in increments of ⁄ EV; AUTO; extended output sensitivity equivalent to ISO 100, 125, 160, 25600, or 51200 • Movies: Standard output sensitivity equivalent to ISO 200 –...
Page 352 System Continuous Frame rate (JPEG) Frame rate (JPEG) Frames per burst Frames per burst 14 fps 14 fps Up to approximately 35 11 fps 11 fps Up to approximately 50 8.0 fps 8.0 fps Up to approximately 53 5.0 fps 5.0 fps Up to approximately 56 4.0 fps 4.0 fps Up to approximately 58 3.0 fps 3.0 fps...
Page 353 Specifi cations System • Flash mode MODE: TTL MODE (FLASH AUTO, STANDARD, SLOW SYNC.), MANUAL, COMMANDER, OFF • SYNC. MODE: 1ST CURTAIN, 2ND CURTAIN • RED EYE REMOVAL: e FLASH+REMOVAL, L FLASH, d REMOVAL, OFF Hot shoe Accessory shoe with TTL contacts Sync contact X contact;...
Page 354 Input/output terminals Digital input/output USB 2.0 High-Speed Micro USB connector (Micro-B) HDMI output HDMI Micro connector (Type D) ⌀2.5 mm 3-pole mini jack Microphone/remote release connector Power supply/other Power supply NP-W126S rechargeable battery (supplied with camera) Camera size 121.3 mm × 73.9 mm × 42.7 mm (32.4 mm (W ×...
Page 355 Specifi cations Power supply/other • Battery life Battery type: NP-W126S • Photographs: The number of frames varies with the option selected for PERFORMANCE: PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE HIGH PERFORMANCE Approx. 260 Approx. 260 STANDARD Approx. 350 Approx. 350 • Movies: The length of footage that can be re- corded varies with the movie mode: Continuance Continuance...
Page 356 Wireless transmitter Wireless LAN Standards IEEE 802.11b/g/n (standard wireless protocol) • Operating frequency U. S. A., Canada, Taiwan: 2,412 MHz–2,462 MHz (center frequency) (11 channels) • Other countries: 2,412 MHz–2,472 MHz (13 channels) Access protocols Infrastructure Bluetooth® Standards Bluetooth version 4.0 (Bluetooth Low Energy) Operating frequency 2,402 MHz–2,480 MHz (center frequency)
Page 357 Labels, menus, and other displays may diﬀ er from those on the actual camera. 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 manual.
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FujiFilm X-E3 Owner's Manual

1 Before You Begin

2 First Steps

3 Basic Photography and Playback

4 Movie Recording and Playback

5 Taking Photographs

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6 The Shooting Menus

7 Playback and the Playback Menu

8 The Setup Menus

9 Shortcuts

10 Peripherals and Optional Accessories

11 Connections

12 Technical Notes

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