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Chapter Index Menu List Before You Begin First Steps Basic Photography and Playback Movie Recording and Playback Taking Photographs The Shooting Menus Playback and the Playback Menu The Setup Menus Shortcuts Peripherals and Optional Accessories Connections Technical Notes...
Menu List Camera menu options are listed below. Shooting Menus Adjust settings when shooting photos or movies. See page 97 for details. SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MENU A SCENE POSITION M TOUCH ZOOM d ADVANCED FILTER l MOUNT ADAPTOR SETTING 113 F AF/MF SETTING m SHOOT WITHOUT LENS R RELEASE TYPE...
Menu List Playback Menus Adjust playback settings. See page 129 for details. PLAYBACK MENU PLAYBACK MENU U IMAGE TRANSFER ORDER C IMAGE ROTATE r WIRELESS COMMUNICATION 130 B RED EYE REMOVAL j RAW CONVERSION I SLIDE SHOW A ERASE m PHOTOBOOK ASSIST G CROP s PC AUTO SAVE O RESIZE...
Table of Contents Introduction ......................ii For the Latest Information .................... ii Menu List........................ iv Shooting Menus ........................iv Playback Menus ........................v Setup Menus .........................v Supplied Accessories ..................xiv About This Manual .....................xv Symbols and Conventions ..................xv Terminology ........................xv Before You Begin Before You Begin Parts of the Camera .....................
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Table of Contents Turning the Camera On and Off ..............29 Checking the Battery Level................30 Basic Setup ......................31 Choosing a Diff erent Language................33 Changing the Time and Date ..................33 Basic Photography and Playback Basic Photography and Playback Taking Photographs ..................36 a Viewing Pictures ...................38 b Deleting Pictures ...................39 Movie Recording and Playback Movie Recording and Playback...
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WB White Balance ....................77 WHITE BALANCE ......................78 Custom White Balance ....................79 : Color Temperature ....................80 h Using the Self Timer ..................81 2 SEC/10 SEC ........................82 FACE AUTO SHUTTER ....................83 SMILE ............................83 BUDDY ...........................84 GROUP ...........................84 I Bracketing .......................85 AE BKT ..........................86 W ISO BKT ..........................86 X FILM SIMULATION BKT ..................86 V WHITE BALANCE BKT ....................86...
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Table of Contents R RELEASE TYPE ......................101 ISO ..........................102 IMAGE SIZE ......................103 IMAGE QUALITY ....................104 DYNAMIC RANGE ....................105 FILM SIMULATION ....................106 FILM SIMULATION BKT ..................107 SELF-TIMER ......................107 INTERVAL TIMER SHOOTING ................. 108 TIME-LAPSE MOVIE MODE ................
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MOVIE SET-UP ......................117 MOVIE MODE ......................117 HD HIGH SPEED VIDEO ..................117 MOVIE ISO ........................ 118 FOCUS MODE ......................118 AF MODE ........................118 HDMI OUTPUT INFO DISPLAY ..............118 4K MOVIE OUTPUT ....................119 HDMI REC CONTROL ..................119 MIC LEVEL ADJUSTMENT ................
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Table of Contents PRINT ORDER (DPOF) ..................139 instax PRINTER PRINT ..................140 DISP ASPECT ......................140 The Setup Menus The Setup Menus The Setup Menu (G/H/I)..............142 DATE/TIME ....................... 142 TIME DIFFERENCE ....................142 ......................142 RESET ........................... 143 SOUND &...
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SENSOR CLEANING ..................... 149 SAVE DATA SET-UP ....................150 FRAME NO........................ 150 SAVE ORG IMAGE ....................150 EDIT FILE NAME ....................151 DATE STAMP......................151 COLOR SPACE ......................151 CONNECTION SETTING ..................152 Bluetooth SETTINGS ..................152 PC AUTO SAVE SETTINGS ................153 instax PRINTER CONNECTION SETTING ..........
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Connecting to HDMI Devices ................170 Shooting ..........................171 Playback ..........................171 Wireless Transfer ....................172 Smart Phones and Tablets: FUJIFILM Camera Remote ......172 Smart Phones and Tablets: Bluetooth® Pairing .......... 173 Smartphones and Tablets: Wi-Fi................173 Computers: FUJIFILM PC AutoSave ..............174 Computers: Wireless Connections ..............
Supplied Accessories The following are included with the camera: • NP-W126S rechargeable battery • AC-5VF/AC-5VG AC power adapter • Plug adapter (Shape of adapter varies with region of sale.) • Body cap • USB cable • Shoulder strap • Owner’s Manual (this manual) If you purchased a lens kit, check that a lens is included.
About This Manual This manual contains instructions for your FUJIFILM X-A5 digital camera. Be sure you have read and understood its contents before proceeding. Symbols and Conventions The following symbols are used in this manual: Information that should be read to prevent damage to the product.
The Mode Dial To select a shooting mode, rotate the dial until the icon for the desired mode aligns with the index. Mode Mode Description Description S (ADVANCED SR AUTO) (ADVANCED SR AUTO) The camera automatically optimizes settings to the scene. P P (PROGRAM AE) (PROGRAM AE) Aperture and shutter speed can be adjusted...
Parts of the Camera The Selector Use the efgh buttons to highlight items or access camera functions. Move cursor up (e) AF (autofocus) button ..............69 b (delete) button (playback mode) ........39 Move cursor right (h) WB (white balance) button ............77 Move cursor down (f) I (burst shooting) button ..........85, 88 Move cursor left (g)
The Command Dials The main and sub-command dials are used for the operations listed below. Main Command Dial • Exposure compensation • Choose a shutter speed • Adjust settings in the quick menu • View other pictures during playback Rotate Rotate Sub-Command Dial •...
Parts of the Camera The Indicator Lamp The indicator lamp shows camera status as follows: Indicator lamp Indicator lamp Camera status Camera status Glows green Focus locked. Blinks green Focus or slow shutter speed warning. Pictures can be taken. Blinks green and Recording pictures.
Camera Displays This section lists the indicators that may be displayed during shooting. For illustrative purposes, displays are shown with all indicators lit. The LCD Monitor 1000 51200...
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Camera Displays 2 Date stamp .............151 Focus mode ..........16, 65 Focus check ..........74, 147 Distance indicator .......... 74 Depth-of-fi eld preview ........52 Battery level ............30 Location data download status ....154 Sensitivity ............102 Bluetooth ON/OFF ........152 Exposure compensation ....... 75 Image transfer status........129 Aperture ..........49, 52, 53 Number of frames selected for upload...
Adjusting Display Brightness Use the items in the A SCREEN SET-UP menu to adjust the brightness and hue of the LCD monitor when changes in am- bient brightness make the display diffi cult to read. Choose LCD BRIGHTNESS to adjust brightness or LCD COLOR to adjust hue. The DISP/BACK Button Press DISP/BACK to cycle through display modes as follows.
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 indicators. Select DISP. CUSTOM SETTING. Select A SCREEN SET-UP > DISP. CUSTOM SETTING in the setup menu. Choose items.
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Camera Displays Virtual Horizon Selecting ELECTRONIC LEVEL displays a virtual horizon. The camera is level when the two lines overlap. Note that the virtual horizon may not be displayed if the camera lens is pointed up or down. Histograms Histograms show the distribution of tones in the image. Brightness is shown by the horizontal axis, the number of pixels by the vertical axis.
Using the Menus To display the menus, press MENU/OK. Shooting Shooting Playback Playback SHOOTING MENU PLAYBACK MENU PROGRAM AE IMAGE TRANSFER ORDER AF/MF SETTING WIRELESS COMMUNICATION RELEASE TYPE RAW CONVERSION ERASE IMAGE SIZE CROP IMAGE QUALITY RESIZE DYNAMIC RANGE PROTECT EXIT EXIT To navigate the menus:...
Touch Screen Mode The camera’s LCD monitor can be used as a touch screen. Shooting Touch Controls Touch controls can be used for such op- erations as choosing the focus area and taking photographs. The operation per- formed can be selected by tapping the touch screen mode indicator in the dis- 51200 1000...
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Touch Screen Mode Movie Recording Mode Mode Description Description Tap your subject in the display to focus. In focus mode TOUCH TOUCH CONTINUOUS AF (AF-C), the camera will continually adjust fo- SHOOTING SHOOTING cus in response to changes in the distance to the subject; to refo- cus in focus mode SINGLE AF (AF-S) or to focus on a new subject in focus mode CONTINUOUS AF, tap the subject in the monitor.
Adjusting Settings The touch screen can be used to adjust settings. The settings available vary with the shooting mode. 51200 1000 Mode Mode Description Description Choose a fi lm simulation type. Available in S, P, S, A, FILM SIMULATION FILM SIMULATION and M modes.
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Touch Screen Mode Touch Zoom Touch controls can be used for digital zoom, regardless of the mode selected for K TOUCH SCREEN MODE in the shooting menu. Select ON for M TOUCH ZOOM in the shooting menu. Use pinch-out and pinch-in gestures ( 18) to zoom in and out using digital zoom.
Touch Screen Mode Playback Touch Controls When ON is selected for K TOUCH SCREEN SETTING in the set- up menu, touch controls can be used for the following playback operations: • Swipe: Swipe a fi nger across the display to view other images. •...
Attaching the Shoulder Strap Attach the strap to the two strap eyelets as shown below. Attach the strap as shown. To avoid dropping the camera, be sure the strap is correctly secured.
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, attach the lens caps and check that the lenses are free of dust and other foreign mat- ter.
Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Insert the battery and memory card as described below. Open the battery-chamber cover. Slide the battery-chamber latch as shown and open the battery-cham- ber cover. Do not remove the battery when the camera is on. Failure to observe this precaution could damage image fi les or memory cards.
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Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Insert the memory card. Holding the card in the orientation shown, slide it in until it clicks into place at the back of the slot. Be sure card is in the correct orienta- tion;...
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Removing the Battery and Memory Card Before removing the battery or memory card, turn the camera off and open the battery-chamber cover. To remove the battery, press the battery latch to the side, and slide the battery out of the camera as shown.
Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Compatible Memory Cards FUJIFILM and SanDisk SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards have been approved for use in the camera; UHS-I cards are supported, while cards with a UHS speed class of 3 or better are recommend- ed for 4K burst, multi-focus, and movie modes.
Charging the Battery The battery is not charged at shipment. Turn the camera off and charge the battery before use. The camera charges the battery internally. An NP-W126S rechargeable battery is supplied with the camera. Charging takes about 210 minutes. Attach the plug adapter to the AC power adapter.
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Charging the Battery Charge Status The indicator lamp shows battery charge status as follows: Indicator lamp Indicator lamp Battery status Battery status Battery charging. Off Charging complete. Blinks Battery fault. The battery will not charge while the camera is on. Use the charger with the plug adapter for your country or region.
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Charging the Battery Charging via Computer The battery can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer. Con- nect the supplied USB cable as shown, making sure the connectors are fully inserted. • The battery will not charge while the camera is on. •...
Turning the Camera On and Off Use the ON/OFF switch to turn the camera on and off . Rotate the switch to ON to turn the cam- era on, or to OFF to turn the camera off . Fingerprints and other marks on the lens can aff ect pictures and the view through the lens in the camera display.
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. (white) Battery about two-thirds charged. (white) Battery about one-third charged. Charge as soon as possible. (white) Low battery.
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 before proceeding. For more information, visit: http://app.fujifilm-dsc.com/en/camera_remote/...
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Check the time. When pairing is complete, you will PAIRING REGISTRATION be prompted to set the camera clock Phone000111111 PAIRING COMPLETE to the time reported by the smart- 1/1/2018 12:00 PM phone or tablet. Check that the time SET DATE/TIME FROM SMARTPHONE? is correct.
Basic Setup Choosing a Diff erent Language To change the language: Display language options. Display the setup menu and select Q a. 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.
Taking Photographs This section explains basic photography. Select S mode. Rotate the mode dial to S (ADVANCED SR AUTO). The follow- ing information will be displayed in the LCD monitor. Scene Icon: The camera automat- ically selects the appropriate scene. The u Icon: Shows that the cam- era is focusing on the subjects’...
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Taking Photographs Frame the picture. Lenses with Zoom Rings Use the zoom ring to frame the picture in the display. Rotate the ring left to zoom out, right to zoom in. Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator may light.
Viewing Pictures Pictures can be viewed in the LCD monitor. To view pictures full frame, press a. 100-0001 Additional pictures can be viewed by pressing the selector left or right or rotating the main command dial. Press the selector or rotate the dial right to view pictures in the order recorded, left to view pictures in reverse order.
Deleting Pictures Use the b (e) 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...
Recording Movies Record movies with sound. Press t to start recording. A recording indicator (V) and the time remaining are displayed while recording is in progress. To end recording, press the t button again. Recording ends automatically when the maximum length is reached or the memory card is full.
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Recording Movies Use a memory card with a UHS speed class of 3 or better when record- ing movies. Touch zoom is not available during movie recording. The area recorded when ON is selected for W DIGITAL IMAGE STABILIZER is smaller than that shown in the monitor. Sound is recorded via the built-in microphone or an optional external microphone.
Recording Movies Adjusting Movie Settings • Adjust movie settings in the MOVIE SET-UP menu. • The movie type, frame size, and frame rate can be selected us- MOVIE SET-UP > MOVIE MODE. • The AF-area mode for movie recording is selected using MOVIE SET-UP >...
Viewing Movies View movies on the camera. 12/31/2050 10:00 AM In full-frame playback, movies are identi- fi ed by a W icon. Press the selector down to start movie playback. PLAY PLAY The following operations can be per- formed while a movie is displayed: Playback in progress Playback in progress Playback paused...
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Viewing Movies Playback Speed 29m59s Press the selector left or right during playback to adjust playback speed. Speed is shown by the number of arrows (M or N). STOP PAUSE Arrows...
Choosing a Shooting Mode Choose a shooting mode according to the scene or type of subject. S ADVANCED SR AUTO When the mode dial is rotated to S, the camera automatically optimizes settings to suit the scene. The scene is shown by an icon in the dis- play.
Choosing a Shooting Mode Program AE (P) Let the camera choose shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure. Other values that produce the same exposure can be selected with program shift. Rotate the mode dial to P. P will appear in the display. 4000 5 .
Shutter-Priority AE (S) Choose a shutter speed and let the camera adjust aperture for optimal exposure. Rotate the mode dial to S. S will appear in the display. 2000 5 . 6 Use the sub-command dial to choose a shutter speed. If the correct exposure cannot be achieved at the selected shutter speed, aperture will be displayed in red.
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Choosing a Shooting Mode Time (T) Shutter speeds of 1 s or slower are re- ferred to as “long time-exposures”. Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent the camera moving during the exposure. 30” A count-down timer will be displayed while the exposure is in prog- ress.
Aperture-Priority AE (A) Choose an aperture and let the camera adjust shutter speed for optimal exposure. Rotate the mode dial to A. A will appear in the display. 4000 5 . 6 Use the sub-command dial to choose an aperture. If the correct exposure cannot be achieved at the selected aperture, shutter speed will be displayed in red.
Choosing a Shooting Mode Manual Exposure (M) Alter exposure from that selected by the camera. Rotate the mode dial to M. M will appear in the display. 01 0.5 2000 5 . 6 Rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed and the sub-command dial to choose the ap- erture.
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Exposure Preview To preview exposure in the LCD monitor, select ON for A SCREEN SET-UP > PREVIEW EXP. IN MANUAL MODE. Select OFF when using the fl ash or on other occasions on which exposure may change when the pic- ture is taken.
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Choosing a Shooting Mode Bulb (B) For bulb photography, rotate the main command dial to select a shutter speed of BULB. Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent the camera moving during the 01 0.5 exposure. BULB 5 . 6 The shutter will remain open for up to 60 seconds, or for 1 second when the electronic shutter is used.
u PANORAMA Follow an on-screen guide to create a panorama. Rotate the mode dial to u (PANORAMA). To select the size of the angle through which you will pan the camera while shooting, press the selector left. Highlight a size and press MENU/OK. Press the selector right to view a choice of pan directions.
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Choosing a Shooting Mode Shooting ends if the shutter button is pressed all the way down during shooting. No panorama may be recorded if the shutter button is pressed before the panorama is complete. Panoramas are created from multiple frames; exposure for the entire panorama is determined by the fi rst frame.
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Viewing Panoramas In full-frame playback, you can use the sub-command to zoom panoramas in or out. Alternatively, you can play the panorama back using the selector. PLAY STOP PAUSE Press the selector down to start playback and press again to pause. Press the selector left or right to choose the pan direction while playback is in progress or to scroll the panorama manually while playback is paused;...
Choosing a Shooting Mode SP SCENE POSITION /h/M/N/O The camera off ers a choice of “scenes, ” each adapted to particular shooting conditions or a specifi c type of subject. Rotate the mode dial to SP (SCENE POSITION). The following scenes can be selected directly using the mode dial: Scene Scene...
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Highlight one of the following options and press MENU/OK. Scene Scene Description Description h h PORTRAIT PORTRAIT Choose for portraits. H NIGHT (TRIPOD) NIGHT (TRIPOD) Choose this mode for slow shutter speeds when shooting at night. p p FIREWORKS FIREWORKS Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expand- ing burst of light from a fi...
Choosing a Shooting Mode j Multiple Exposures Create a photograph that combines two exposures. Select j MULTIPLE EXPOSURE in the scene position menu. Take the fi rst shot. Press MENU/OK. The fi rst shot will be shown superimposed on the view through the lens and you will be prompted to take the second shot.
Adv. ADVANCED FILTER Take photos with fi lter eff ects. Rotate the mode dial to Adv. (ADVANCED FILTER). Press MENU/OK while the mode de- ADVANCED FILTER TOY CAMERA scription is displayed. Create shaded borders as taken by toycameras. (nostalgic effect) If the view through the lens is displayed in the LCD monitor, press MENU/OK and select d ADVANCED FILTER in the shooting menu.
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Choosing a Shooting Mode Filter Filter Description Description Create a star pattern where lines radiate out L CROSS SCREEN CROSS SCREEN from bright objects. The eff ects of the cross screen fi lter can be viewed after shooting. u PARTIAL COLOR (RED) PARTIAL COLOR (RED) v PARTIAL COLOR (ORANGE) PARTIAL COLOR (ORANGE)
Use F AF/MF SETTING > FOCUS MODE to choose a focus mode ( 65). Use F AF/MF SETTING > AF MODE to choose an AF mode 67). Choose the position and size of the focus frame ( 69). Take pictures. For information on the autofocus system, visit: http://fujifilm-x.com/af/en/index.html...
Autofocus Focus Mode Use the FOCUS MODE option in the F AF/MF SETTING menu to choose how the camera focuses. Press MENU/OK to display the menus. Select F AF/MF SETTING > FOCUS MODE in the shooting menu. Choose from the following options: Mode Mode Description...
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The Focus Indicator The focus indicator turns green when the sub- ject is in focus and blinks white when the cam- era is unable to focus. Brackets (“( )”) indicate that the camera is focusing and are displayed continuously in mode k. j is displayed in 4000 5 .
Autofocus Autofocus Options (AF Mode) Choose how the camera focuses in modes l and k. Press MENU/OK and go to the shooting menu. Select F AF/MF SETTING > AF MODE. Choose an AF mode. How the camera focuses depends on the focus mode. Focus Mode l l (SINGLE AF) Focus Mode...
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Focus Mode k k (CONTINUOUS AF) Focus Mode (CONTINUOUS AF) Option Option Description Description Sample image Sample image Focus tracks subject at selected fo- cus point. Use for subjects moving SINGLE POINT toward or away from camera. Focus tracks subject in selected fo- cus zone.
Autofocus Focus-Point Selection Choose a focus point for autofocus. Viewing the Focus-Point Display Press the selector up (AF) to view the focus-point display. Use the selector and sub-command dial to position the focus frame over the desired focus point. Focus-area selection can also be accessed via the shooting menu.
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Selecting a Focus Point Use the selector to choose the focus point and the sub-command dial to choose the size of the focus frame. The procedure varies with the option select- ed for AF mode. Selector Selector DISP/BACK button DISP/BACK button Sub-command dial Sub-command dial AF mode...
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Autofocus The Focus-Point Display The focus-point display varies with the option selected for AF mode. Focus frames are shown by small squares (), focus zones by the large squares. AF mode AF mode r SINGLE POINT y ZONE z WIDE/TRACKING SINGLE POINT ZONE WIDE/TRACKING...
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Autofocus Autofocus Although the camera boasts a high-precision autofocus system, it may be unable to focus on the subjects listed below. • Very shiny subjects such as mirrors or car bodies. • Subjects photographed through a window or other refl ective object. •...
Manual Focus Adjust focus manually. Select MANUAL FOCUS for F AF/MF SETTING > FOCUS MODE. j will appear in the display. 01 0.5 2000 5 . 6 Focus manually using the lens focus ring. Rotate the ring left to reduce the focus distance, right to increase. Take pictures.
Manual Focus Checking Focus A variety of options are available for checking focus in manual focus mode. The Manual Focus Indicator The manual focus indicator indicates how Focus distance closely the focus distance matches the (white line) distance to the subject in the focus brack- ets.
Exposure Compensation Adjust exposure. Rotate the main command dial to adjust exposure. The amount of compensation available varies with the shooting mode.
Focus/Exposure Lock Compose photographs with off -center sub- jects. Focus: Position the subject in the fo- cus frame and press the shutter but- ton halfway to lock focus and expo- sure. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter button is pressed halfway (AF/AE lock).
White Balance For natural colors, choose a white balance option that matches the light source. Press the selector right (WB) to dis- play white balance options. Highlight the desired option and ei- WB SHIFT AUTO ther press MENU/OK to select the high- lighted option and view a display where white balance can be fi ne- R:0 B:0...
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WHITE BALANCE The following white balance options are available. Option Option Description Description AUTO White balance is adjusted automatically. Measure a value for white balance. Choose a color temperature. For subjects in direct sunlight. For subjects in the shade. Use under “daylight” fl uorescent lights. Use under “warm white”...
White Balance Custom White Balance Choose h to adjust white balance for CUSTOM WB unusual lighting conditions. White bal- ance measurement options will be dis- played; frame a white object so that it fi lls the display and press the shutter button SHUTTER : NEW WB all the way down to measure white bal- SHIFT...
White Balance k: Color Temperature Selecting k in the white balance menu WHITE BALANCE displays a list of color temperatures; highlight a color temperature and press COLOR TEMPERATURE 10000 MENU/OK to select the highlighted option R:0 B:0 9100 8300 and display the fi ne-tuning dialog. 7700 7100 SHIFT...
Using the Self Timer Use the timer for group- or self-portraits, to prevent blur caused by camera shake, or to release the shutter automatically when se- lected conditions are met. Press the selector left (h) to display self-timer options. Highlight one of the following options and press MENU/OK. Option Option Option...
2 SEC/10 SEC The shutter is released 2 or 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Highlight either of the following options in the self-timer menu and press MENU/OK. Option Option Description Description The shutter is released two seconds after the shutter button is pressed.
Using the Self Timer FACE AUTO SHUTTER The picture will be taken when the camera detects a portrait sub- ject facing the lens. Highlight m (FACE AUTO SHUTTER) in the self-timer menu and press MENU/OK. Frame a portrait subject in the dis- play.
Using the Self Timer BUDDY The camera takes a picture when it detects two subjects close together. Highlight a (BUDDY) in the self-timer menu and press MENU/OK. When prompted to choose how close the subjects must be together before the timer starts, highlight the desired option and press MENU/OK (the required EXIT degree of closeness is shown by heart...
Bracketing Automatically vary settings over a series of pictures. Press the selector down (I) to dis- play bracketing options. Press the selector up or down to highlight one of the follow- ing: Option Option Option Option O AE BKT V WHITE BALANCE BKT AE BKT WHITE BALANCE BKT W ISO BKT...
O AE BKT 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-ex- posed by multiples of the selected bracketing amount.
Bracketing DYNAMIC RANGE BKT Each time the shutter button is pressed, the camera takes three shots with diff erent dynamic ranges: 100% for the fi rst, 200% for the second, and 400% for the third. While dynamic range bracketing is in eff ect, sensitivity will be restrict- ed to a minimum of ISO 800 (or to a minimum of ISO 200 to 800 when an auto option is selected for sensitivity);...
Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) Capture motion in a series of pictures. Press the selector down (I) to dis- play continuous shooting options. Press the selector up or down to highlight I CONTINUOUS 89) or 4K ( 90). Press the selector left or right to highlight the desired op- tion and press MENU/OK to select.
Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) I CONTINUOUS The camera takes pictures at the selected frame rate (J HIGH or O LOW) while the shutter button is pressed. Shooting ends when the shutter button is released or the memory card is full. If fi le numbering reaches 999 before shooting is complete, the remain- ing pictures will be recorded to a new folder.
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e 4K Shoot a burst of 4K pictures and choose which shots to save. With 4K highlighted in the drive mode 4K BURST menu, press the selector left or right to highlight 4K BURST or MULTI FOCUS MODE. Use a memory card with a UHS speed class of 3 or better. 4K BURST Choose the frames you wish to save from a thumb- nail list.
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Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) If the subject moves during shooting, the image may be distorted, while banding may occur in images taken under fl ickering or transient light sources such as fl uorescent lights. To prevent motion blur, choose mode S or M and select a fast shutter speed.
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MULTI FOCUS MODE Take a series of pictures at diff erent focus distance and create a composite image from selected shots. Shoot a burst of pictures with 4K > MULTI FOCUS MODE selected for drive mode. The camera will shoot a burst of pictures each time the shutter button is pressed.
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Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) A tripod is recommended; if no tripod is available, hold the camera steady during shooting. If the subject moves during shooting, the im- age may be distorted or unnatural, while banding may occur in imag- es taken under fl ickering or transient light sources such as fl uorescent lights.
Using the Flash Use the built-in fl ash for additional lighting when shooting at night or indoors under low light. Slide the N (fl ash pop-up) switch to raise the fl ash. Press MENU/OK to display the shooting menu. Highlight p FLASH SET-UP > FLASH MODE in the shooting menu and press MENU/OK to view fl ash options.
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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-mounted fl ash units. Third-Party Flash Units Do not use third-party fl ash units that apply over 300 V to the camera hot...
Self-Portraits (Selfi es) To shoot a self-portrait, rotate the LCD mon- itor as shown. Rotating the LCD monitor 180° automatically sets F AF/MF SETTING > FACE/EYE DETECTION SETTING to FACE ON/EYE AUTO. If ON is selected for T ELECTRONIC ZOOM SETTING and a power zoom lens is attached, you can rotate the sub-command dial to ad- just zoom.
SHOOTING MENU ( Adjust shooting settings. The shooting menu is displayed when SHOOTING MENU PROGRAM AE you press MENU/OK in shooting mode. AF/MF SETTING Choose from tabs A, B, C, D, or RELEASE TYPE IMAGE SIZE IMAGE QUALITY DYNAMIC RANGE EXIT The options available vary with the shooting mode selected.
SHOOTING MENU RELEASE/FOCUS PRIORITY RELEASE/FOCUS PRIORITY Choose how the camera focuses in focus mode AF-S (l) or AF-C (k). Option Option Description Description Shutter response is prioritized over focus. Pictures can be taken RELEASE when the camera is not in focus. Focus is prioritized over shutter response.
FACE/EYE DETECTION SETTING FACE/EYE DETECTION SETTING Intelligent Face Detection sets focus and exposure for human faces anywhere in the frame, preventing the camera from focusing on the background in group portraits. Choose for shots that em- phasize portrait subjects. Faces can be detected with the camera in vertical or horizontal orientation;...
SHOOTING MENU PRE-AF PRE-AF If ON is selected, the camera will continue to adjust focus even when the shutter button is not pressed halfway. Note that this increases the drain on the battery. Options Options AF ILLUMINATOR AF ILLUMINATOR If ON is selected, the AF-assist illuminator will light to assist aut- ofocus.
N ISO Adjust the camera’s sensitivity to light. Option Option Description Description AUTO1 Sensitivity is automatically adjusted in response to shooting AUTO2 conditions. Choose the base sensitivity, maximum sensitivity, AUTO3 and minimum shutter speed for AUTO1, AUTO2, and AUTO3. 12800–200 Adjust sensitivity manually.
SHOOTING MENU The camera automatically chooses a sensitivity between the de- fault and maximum values; sensitivity is only raised above the default value if the shutter speed required for optimal exposure would be slower than the value selected for MIN. SHUTTER SPEED.
T IMAGE QUALITY Choose a fi le format and compression ratio. Select FINE or NORMAL to record JPEG images, RAW to record RAW images, or FINE+RAW or NORMAL+RAW to record both JPEG and RAW im- ages. 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.
SHOOTING MENU U DYNAMIC RANGE Control contrast. Choose lower values to increase contrast when shooting indoors or under overcast skies, higher values to reduce loss of detail in highlights and shadows when photo- graphing high-contrast scenes. Higher values are recommended for scenes that include both sunlight and deep shade, for such high-contrast subjects as sunlight on water, brightly-lit autumn leaves, and portraits taken against a blue sky, and for white ob-...
This setting also tones down the brightness of the sky. MONOCHROME + Soften skin tones in black-and-white portraits. G FILTER SEPIA Take pictures in sepia. Film simulation options can be combined with tone and sharpness settings. For more information, visit: http://fujifilm-x.com/en/x-stories/the-world- of-film-simulation-episode-1/...
SHOOTING MENU X FILM SIMULATION BKT Choose the three fi lm simulation types used for fi lm simulation bracketing ( 86, 106). Options Options PROVIA/STANDARD Velvia/VIVID ASTIA/SOFT CLASSIC CHROME PRO Neg. Hi PRO Neg. Std MONOCHROME + MONOCHROME + MONOCHROME Ye FILTER R FILTER MONOCHROME + G FILTER...
o INTERVAL TIMER SHOOTING Confi gure the camera to take photos automatically at a preset interval. If desired, frames shot using interval timer shooting can be joined to form a time-lapse movie. Highlight o INTERVAL TIMER SHOOTING in the shooting menu and press MENU/OK.
SHOOTING MENU Shooting will start automatically. 3/999 6h12m30s CANCEL Interval timer photography cannot be used at a shutter speed of B (bulb) or HDR, e (4K), or during panorama or multiple exposure photography. In burst mode, only one picture will be taken each time the shutter is released.
D WHITE BALANCE For natural colors, choose a white balance option that matches the light source ( 77). f COLOR Adjust color density. Choose from 5 options between +2 and −2. Options Options −1 −2 q SHARPNESS Sharpen or soften outlines. Choose from 5 options between +2 and −2.
SHOOTING MENU s SHADOW TONE Adjust the appearance of shadows. Choose from 5 options be- tween +2 and −2. Options Options −1 −2 h NOISE REDUCTION Reduce noise in pictures taken at high sensitivities. Choose from 5 options between +2 and −2. Options Options −1...
S AE BKT SETTING Adjust exposure bracketing settings ( 86). FRAMES/STEP SETTING FRAMES/STEP SETTING Choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence (FRAMES) and the amount exposure is varied with each shot (STEP). 1 FRAME/CONTINUOUS 1 FRAME/CONTINUOUS Choose whether the shots in the bracketing sequence are taken one at a time (1 FRAME) or in a single burst (CONTINUOUS).
SHOOTING MENU l 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, 24, MOUNT ADAPTOR SETTING 28, or 35 mm, choose a matching option...
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Color Shading Correction Color (shading) variations between the center and edges of the frame can be ad- justed separately for each corner. To use color shading correction, follow the steps below. NEXT Rotate the sub-command dial to choose a corner. The select- ed corner is indicated by a triangle.
SHOOTING MENU m SHOOT WITHOUT LENS Choose ON to enable the shutter release when no lens is at- tached. Options Options c MF ASSIST Choose how focus is displayed in manual focus mode. Option Option Description Description STANDARD Focus is displayed normally. The camera heightens high-contrast outlines.
v INTERLOCK SPOT AE & FOCUS AREA Select ON to meter the current focus frame when SINGLE POINT is selected for F AF/MF SETTING > AF MODE and SPOT is se- lected for C PHOTOMETRY. Options Options p FLASH SET-UP Adjust fl ash settings. FLASH MODE FLASH MODE Choose a fl ash mode (...
SHOOTING MENU W MOVIE SET-UP Adjust movie-recording options. MOVIE MODE MOVIE MODE Choose a frame size and rate for movie recording. Option Option Frame size Frame size Rate Rate V 2160/15P 3840 × 2160 (4K) 15 fps i 1080/59.94P 59.94 fps i 1080/50P 50 fps 1920 ×...
High-speed movies are recorded at a reduced frame size with no sound. Focus, exposure, zoom, and white balance are fi xed at the values in eff ect at the start of recording. Movies shot under low light may be underexposed due to the high recording speeds; we recom- mend shooting outdoors in daylight or in other brightly-lit locations.
SHOOTING MENU 4K MOVIE OUTPUT 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 and output to the b CARD HDMI device in 4K.
L IS MODE Choose from the following image stabilization options: Option Option Description Description L CONTINUOUS Image stabilization on. If +MOTION is selected, the cam- +MOTION era will adjust shutter speed to reduce motion blur when a l CONTINUOUS moving objects are detected. As above, except that image stabilization is performed only M SHOOTING when the shutter button is pressed halfway (focus mode...
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION Connect to smartphones running the latest version of the FUJIFILM Camera Remote app. The smartphone can be used to browse the images on the camera, download selected images, control the camera remotely, or upload location data to the camera.
SHOOTING MENU T ELECTRONIC ZOOM SETTING Select ON to enable power zoom when the LCD monitor is rotat- ed 180°. Zoom can be adjusted by rotating the sub-command dial. Options Options...
The Playback Display This section lists the indicators that may be displayed during playback. For illustrative purposes, displays are shown with all indicators lit. 12/31/2050 10:00 AM Date and time .........31, 142 Film simulation ..........106 Bluetooth ON/OFF ........152 Dynamic range ..........105 Image transfer order ........129 White balance ..........110 Image transfer status........129...
The Playback Display The DISP/BACK Button The DISP/BACK button controls the display of indicators during playback. Standard Information off 12/31/2050 10:00 AM 1/4000 1/4000 5.6 5.6 12/31/2050 10:00 AM 12/31/2050 10:00 AM 1/4000 5.6 FAVORITES NEXT Favorites Info display 1 LENS 23.0mm F5.6...
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The Playback Display Zooming in on the Focus Point Press the center of the sub-command dial to zoom in on the focus point. Press the center of the sub-command dial again to return to full-frame play- back.
Viewing Pictures Read this section for information on playback zoom and multi-frame playback. Use the sub-command dial to go from full-frame playback to playback zoom or multi-frame playback. Full-frame playback Multi-frame Playback playback zoom DISP/BACK MENU/OK Nine-frame view Medium zoom Hundred- frame view Maximum zoom...
Viewing Pictures Playback Zoom Rotate the sub-command dial to zoom in or out on pictures in full-frame playback. When the picture is zoomed in, the selector can be used to view areas of the image not currently visible in the display. To exit zoom, press DISP/BACK, MENU/OK, or the center of the sub-command dial.
The Playback Menu ( Adjust playback settings. The playback menu is displayed when PLAYBACK MENU IMAGE TRANSFER ORDER you press MENU/OK in playback mode. WIRELESS COMMUNICATION Choose from tabs K, L, or M. RAW CONVERSION ERASE CROP RESIZE PROTECT EXIT U IMAGE TRANSFER ORDER Select photos for upload to a paired smartphone or tablet.
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION Connect to smartphones running the latest version of the FUJIFILM Camera Remote app. The smartphone can be used to browse the images on the camera, download selected images, control the camera remotely, or upload location data to the cam- era.
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The Playback Menu Press the selector up or down to RAW CONVERSION highlight a setting and press the se- 撮影時条件を反映 増感/減感 100% lector right to display options. Press ダイナミックレンジ 200% フイルムシミュレーション 400% the selector up or down to highlight ホワイトバランス the desired option and press MENU/OK シフト...
A ERASE Delete individual pictures, multiple selected pictures, or all pic- tures. 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.
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The Playback Menu SELECTED FRAMES Select SELECTED FRAMES for ERASE in the playback 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.
G CROP Create a cropped copy of the current picture. Display the desired picture. Select G CROP in the playback menu. Use the sub-command dial to zoom in and out and press the selector up, down, left, or right to scroll the picture until the desired portion is displayed.
The Playback Menu D PROTECT Protect pictures from accidental deletion. Highlight one of the following options and press MENU/OK. • FRAME: Protect selected pictures. Press the selector left or right to view pictures and press MENU/OK to select or deselect. Press DISP/BACK when the operation is complete.
B RED EYE REMOVAL Remove red-eye from portraits. The camera will analyze the im- age; if red-eye is detected, the image will be processed to create a copy with reduced red-eye. Display the desired picture. Select B RED EYE REMOVAL in the playback menu. Press MENU/OK.
The Playback Menu m PHOTOBOOK ASSIST Create books from your favorite photos. Creating a Photobook Select NEW BOOK for m PHOTOBOOK ASSIST in the play- back menu. Scroll through the images and press the selector up to select or deselect. Press MENU/OK to exit when the book is complete. Neither photographs a or smaller nor movies can be selected for photobooks.
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 confi gure the computer as a destination for images copied from the camera).
The Playback Menu K PRINT ORDER (DPOF) Create a digital “print order” for DPOF-compatible printers. Select K PRINT ORDER (DPOF) in the playback menu. Select WITH DATE s to print the date of recording on pic- tures, WITHOUT DATE to print pictures without dates, or RESET ALL to remove all pictures from the print order before proceeding.
The Playback Menu V instax PRINTER PRINT Print pictures on optional FUJIFILM instax SHARE printers 178). J DISP ASPECT Choose how High Defi nition (HD) devices display pictures with an aspect ratio of 3∶2 (this option is available only when an HDMI cable is connected).
The Setup Menu ( Adjust basic camera settings. To access basic camera settings, press SET-UP DATE/TIME MENU/OK and select tab , or TIME DIFFERENCE ENGLISH RESET SOUND & FLASH SOUND SET-UP SCREEN SET-UP EXIT F DATE/TIME Set the camera clock ( 33).
The Setup Menu R RESET Reset shooting or setup menu options to default values. Highlight the desired option and press MENU/OK. Option Option Description Description Reset all shooting menu settings other than custom SHOOTING MENU RESET white balance to default values. Reset all setup menu settings other than F DATE/TIME, N TIME DIFFERENCE, and SET-UP RESET...
b SOUND SET-UP Adjust sound settings. OPERATION VOL. OPERATION VOL. Adjust the volume of the sounds produced when camera con- trols are operated. Choose eOFF to disable control sounds. Options Options b (high) c (medium) d (low) eOFF (mute) SHUTTER VOLUME SHUTTER VOLUME Adjust the volume of the sounds produced by the electronic shutter.
The Setup Menu A SCREEN SET-UP Adjust display settings. IMAGE DISP. IMAGE DISP. Choose how long images are displayed after shooting. Colors may diff er slightly from those in the fi nal image and “noise” mot- tling may be visible at high sensitivities. Note that at some set- tings, the camera will display pictures after shooting regardless of the option selected.
PREVIEW PIC. EFFECT PREVIEW PIC. EFFECT Choose ON to preview the eff ects of fi lm simulation, white bal- ance, 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...
The Setup Menu AUTOROTATE PB AUTOROTATE PB Choose ON to automatically rotate “tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures during playback. Options Options FOCUS CHECK FOCUS CHECK If ON is selected, the display will automatically zoom in on the selected focus area when the focus ring is rotated in manual fo- cus mode.
h BUTTON SETTING Choose the roles played by camera controls. FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING Choose the roles played by the function buttons ( 162). The FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING menu can also be displayed by press- ing and holding the Fn or DISP/BACK button. EDIT/SAVE QUICK MENU EDIT/SAVE QUICK MENU Choose the items displayed in the quick menu (...
The Setup Menu Z POWER MANAGEMENT Adjust power management settings. AUTO POWER OFF AUTO POWER OFF Choose the length of time before the camera turns off automati- cally when no operations are performed. Shorter times increase battery life; if OFF is selected, the camera must be turned off manually.
t SAVE DATA SET-UP Adjust fi le management settings. FRAME NO. FRAME NO. New pictures are stored in image fi les 100-0001 named using a four-digit fi le number as- Frame number signed by adding one to the last fi le num- 100-0001 ber used.
The Setup Menu EDIT FILE NAME EDIT FILE NAME Change the fi le name prefi x. sRGB images use a four-letter prefi x (default “DSCF”), Adobe RGB images a three-letter prefi x (“DSF”) preceded by an underscore. Option Option Default prefi x Default prefi x Sample fi le name Sample fi le name...
TIME: Synchronize the time. • OFF: Synchronization off . Install the latest version of the FUJIFILM Camera Remote app on your smartphone or tablet before pairing the device with your camera or uploading images. When ON is selected for both Bluetooth ON/OFF and AUTO IMAGE TRANSFER, upload to paired devices will begin shortly after you exit to playback or turn the camera off .
CONNECTION nected. instax PRINTER CONNECTION SETTING instax PRINTER CONNECTION SETTING Adjust settings for connection to optional FUJIFILM instax SHARE printers. The Printer Name (SSID) and Password The printer name (SSID) can be found on the bottom of the printer; the default password is “1111”.
GENERAL SETTINGS GENERAL SETTINGS Adjust settings for connection to wireless networks. Option Option Description Description Choose a name (NAME) to identify the camera on the wire- NAME less network (the camera is assigned a unique name by de- fault). Choose ON (the default setting, recommended in most circumstances) to resize larger images to H for upload to RESIZE IMAGE FOR smartphones, OFF to upload images at their original size.
The Setup Menu K FORMAT To format a memory card: Highlight K FORMAT in the setup menu and press MENU/OK. A confi rmation dialog will be dis- FORMAT FORMAT OK? played. To format the memory card, ERASE ALL DATA highlight OK and press MENU/OK. To exit without formatting the memory CANCEL card, select CANCEL or press DISP/BACK.
Shortcut Options Customize camera controls to suit your style or situation. Frequently-used options can be added to the Q menu or assigned to the Fn (function) button for direct access: • The Q menu ( 159): The Q menu is displayed by pressing the Q button.
The Q (Quick Menu) Button Press Q for quick access to selected options. The Quick Menu Display At default settings, the quick menu contains the following items: WHITE BALANCE SHOOTING MODE HIGHLIGHT TONE SHADOW TONE DYNAMIC RANGE COLOR WHITE BALANCE SHARPNESS NOISE REDUCTION SELF-TIMER...
Viewing and Changing Settings Press Q to display the quick menu during shooting. Use the selector to highlight items WHITE BALANCE and rotate the main/sub-command dial to change. Press Q to exit when settings are complete. The shooting mode is the current shooting mode and cannot be changed from the quick menu.
The Q (Quick Menu) Button Editing the Quick Menu To choose the items displayed in the quick menu: Press and hold the Q button during shooting. The current quick menu will be displayed; use the selector to highlight the item you wish to change and press MENU/OK. Highlight any of the following options and press MENU/OK to assign it to the selected position.
The Fn (Function) Button Assign a role to the function button for quick access to the selected feature. Pressing the Fn button displays options for the selected setting. Assigning a Role to the Function Button The role played by the Fn button can be selected using the h BUTTON SETTING >...
Lenses The camera can be used with lenses for the FUJIFILM X-mount. Lens Parts Focus ring Lens signal contacts Zoom ring Front lens cap Mounting marks Rear lens cap A XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ is used here for illustrative purposes.
Lenses Power Zoom When ON is selected for T ELECTRONIC ZOOM SETTING, the sub-command dial can be used to adjust zoom when the LCD monitor is rotated 180°. The focus ring can be used to adjust zoom when autofocus is enabled. Removing Lens Caps Remove lens caps as shown.
Lenses with Aperture Rings At settings other than A, you can adjust aperture by rotating the lens aperture A 16 11 8 5.6 4 2.8 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, aper- ture can be adjusted manually by sliding the switch to Z and rotating the aperture ring.
Lenses Manual Focus Lenses Slide the focus ring to the front for aut- ofocus. 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.
Use a blower to remove dust, then gently wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Any remaining stains can be removed by wiping gently with a piece of FUJIFILM lens-cleaning paper to which a small amount of lens-cleaning fl uid has been applied. Replace the...
HDMI Output Camera shooting and playback displays can be output to HDMI devices. Connecting to HDMI Devices Connect the camera to TVs or other HDMI devices using a third-party HDMI cable. Turn the camera off . Connect the cable as shown below, making sure the connec- tors are fully inserted.
HDMI Output Shooting Shoot photos and record movies while viewing the scene through the camera lens on or saving footage to the HDMI device. This feature can be used to save 4K and Full HD movies to an HDMI recorder. Playback To start playback, press the camera button.
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 connect to the camera via Bluetooth® or Wi-Fi. For downloads and other information, visit:...
Wireless Transfer Smart Phones and Tablets: Bluetooth® Pairing Use r CONNECTION SETTING > Bluetooth SETTINGS > PAIRING REGISTRATION to pair the camera with smartphones 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 r WIRELESS COMMUNICATION options in the shoot- ing menu or the playback menu to connect to a smartphone or...
Wireless Transfer Computers: FUJIFILM PC AutoSave Install the latest version of FUJIFILM PC AutoSave to your com- puter to upload pictures from the camera over wireless networks. For downloads and other information, visit: http://app.fujifilm-dsc.com/en/pc_autosave/ Computers: Wireless Connections You can upload pictures from the camera using the s PC AUTO SAVE option in the playback menu.
Use MyFinePix Studio to copy pictures to your computer, where they can be stored, viewed, organized, and printed. MyFinePix Studio is available for download from the following website: http://fujifilm-dsc.com/mfs/ fujifilm mfs Once download is complete, double-click the downloaded fi le (“MFPS_Setup.EXE”) and follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.
Connecting the Camera Connect the camera and computer using the supplied USB cable. 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 dam- age to the memory card.
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Connecting to Computers via USB If a memory card containing a large number of images is inserted, there may be a delay before the software starts and you may be un- able to import or save images. Use a memory card reader to transfer pictures.
instax SHARE Printers Print pictures from your digital camera to instax SHARE printers. Establishing a Connection Select r CONNECTION SETTING > instax PRINTER CONNECTION SETTING in the camera setup menu and enter the instax SHARE printer name (SSID) and password. The Printer Name (SSID) and Password The printer name (SSID) can be found on the bottom of the printer;...
Select instax PRINTER PRINT in the PRINTER PRINT camera playback menu. The camera instax-12345678 will connect to the printer. CONNECTING TO PRINTER FUJIFILM-CAMERA-1234 CANCEL Use the selector to display the pic- PRINTER PRINT 100-0020 ture you want to print, then press MENU/OK.
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.
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Accessories from FUJIFILM Remote releases Remote releases RR-90: Use to reduce camera shake or keep the shutter open during a time exposure. Stereo microphones Stereo microphones MIC-ST1: An external microphone for movie recording. FUJINON lenses FUJINON lenses XF-series lenses: Interchangeable lenses for use exclusively with the FUJIFILM X-mount.
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Shoe-mounted fl ash units Shoe-mounted fl ash units EF-X500: This clip-on fl ash unit has a Guide Number of 50/164 (ISO 100, m/ft.) and is powered by four AA batteries or an option- al EF-BP1 battery pack. The fl ash head can be rotated 90° up, 10° down, 135°...
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XF1.4X TC WR: Increases the focal length of the compatible lenses by about 1.4×. XF2X TC WR: Increases the focal length of the compatible lenses by about 2.0×. Mount adapters 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.
Software from FUJIFILM The camera can be used with the following FUJIFILM soft- ware. FUJIFILM Camera Remote Establish a wireless connection between your camera and a smartphone or tablet ( 172). http://app.fujifilm-dsc.com/en/camera_remote/ FUJIFILM PC AutoSave Download pictures from your camera over wireless networks 174).
For Your Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions Power-Cord Protection: Power-supply cords should be routed Read Instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by •...
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fi re or electric This icon indicates that personal injury or socket shock. Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. CAUTION CAUTION material damage can result if the informa- Do not allow water or foreign objects to enter the cam- Do not allow water or foreign objects to enter the cam- tion is ignored.
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fi re or electric shock. If the cord is damaged, users who suff er from poor circulation or reduced contact your FUJIFILM dealer. sensation, in which case use of a tripod or similar Do not place the camera on an unstable surface.
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AC power adapter. camera. Failure to do so can cause a fi re or electric shock. fi re or electric shock. Contact your FUJIFILM dealer to request internal cleaning every two years. Please When charging ends, unplug the charger from the power When charging ends, unplug the charger from the power note that this service is not free of charge.
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Bluetooth functioning normally. FUJIFILM Corporation cannot accept SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by FUJIFILM is under li- liability for damages or lost profi ts incurred as a result of cense.
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NOTICES To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Please read the “Safety Notes” and make sure you understand them before using the camera. Perchlorate Material—special handling may apply. See: http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate For Customers in the U. S. A. For Customers in the U.
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fi ndings Liechtenstein: If you wish to discard this product, including have not been confi rmed by additional research. X-A5 has the batteries or accumulators, please contact your local au- been tested and found to comply with IC radiation exposure thorities and ask for the correct way of disposal.
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Use only a wireless network or Bluetooth device Use only a wireless network or Bluetooth device. . FUJIFILM used for RFID tracking, immediately stop using the aff ected does not accept liability for damages resulting from unau- frequency or move the device to another location.
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For Your Safety Be sure to read these notes before using the lens Safety Notes WARNING WARNING • Make sure that you use the lens correctly. Read these safety Do not immerse in or expose to water. Failure to ob- Do not immerse in or expose to water.
Any remaining stains can be removed by wiping gently with a piece of FUJIFILM lens-cleaning paper to which a small amount of lens-cleaning fl uid has been applied. To prevent dust entering the camera, replace the body cap when no lens is in place.
Cleaning the Image Sensor Dust that cannot be removed using the V SENSOR CLEANING option in the setup menu can be removed manually as described below. Note that there will be a charge to repair or replace the image sensor if it is damaged during cleaning.
Updates to product fi rmware may result in changes not de- scribed in the manual. 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.
Troubleshooting Consult the table below should you encounter problems using your camera. If you don’t fi nd the solution here, con- tact your local FUJIFILM distributor. Power and Battery Problem Problem Solution Solution • The battery is exhausted: Charge the battery or insert a ful- ly-charged spare battery ( 26).
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The battery has been charged many times: The battery has blinks, but the battery reached the end of its charging life. Purchase a new does not charge. battery. If the battery still fails to charge, contact your FUJIFILM dealer ( 182). Menus and Displays Problem Problem...
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Troubleshooting Problem Problem Solution Solution The camera does not The subject is not suited to autofocus: Use focus lock or manual focus. focus ( 76). • The subject’s face is obscured by sunglasses, a hat, long hair, or other objects: Remove the obstructions ( 100).
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Problem Problem Solution Solution • Shutter speed is slow and the ambient temperature is high: This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. • Pictures are mottled. The camera has been used continuously at high temperatures or a temperature warning is displayed: Turn the camera off and wait for it to cool down ( 29, 207).
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Cannot transfer RAW or Use MyFinePix Studio to transfer pictures (Windows only; JPEG fi les to computer. 175). Wireless Transfer For additional information on troubleshooting wireless connec- tions, visit: http://digital-cameras.support.fujifilm.com/app?pid=x Problem Problem Solution Solution • The smartphone is too far away: Move the devices closer Problem connecting or 172).
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The controls are locked: Press and hold the MENU/OK but- ton to unlock the controls ( The camera does not func- Remove and reinsert the battery ( 22). If the tion as expected. problem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. • Adjust the volume ( 144). No sound. •...
FOCUS ERROR Camera malfunction. Turn the camera off and then on LENS CONTROL ERROR again. If the message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer. TURN OFF THE CAMERA AND TURN ON AGAIN The shutter can only be released when a memory card is NO CARD inserted.
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If the message per- sists, replace the card. • Incompatible memory card: Use a compatible card. • Camera malfunction: Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. The memory card is locked. Unlock the card. PROTECTED CARD The memory card is incorrectly formatted. Use the camera BUSY to format the card.
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If the message is repeated, format the card. If the message persists, replace the card. • Camera malfunction: Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. An attempt was made to delete or rotate to a protected pic- PROTECTED FRAME ture.
Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the recording time or number of pictures available at diff erent image sizes. All fi gures are approximate; fi le size varies with the scene recorded, pro- ducing wide variations in the number of fi les that can be stored.
23.5 mm × 15.7 mm (APS-C format), CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) image sensor with square pixels and primary color fi lter Storage media FUJIFILM-recommended SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards Memory card slots SD memory card slot (UHS-1) File system Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF), Exif 2.3, and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)
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System Shutter speed Mode P Mode P Other modes Other modes Time Time Bulb Bulb Mechanical shutter Mechanical shutter 4 s to ¼ s 30 s to ¼ s 30 s to ¼ s Max. 60 min. Electronic shutter Electronic shutter 4 s to ⁄ s 30 s to ⁄ s 30 s to ⁄ s Fixed at 1 s Mechanical+ Mechanical+...
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Specifi cations System Hot shoe Accessory shoe with TTL contacts Sync contact X contact; supports sync speeds as fast as ⁄ s Sync terminal – Viewfi nder – LCD monitor Fixed 3.0-in/7.6 cm, 1040k-dot color touch screen LCD monitor, tilting • Movies Movies with stereo sound V 2160/15P i 1080/59.94P...
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Power supply/other • Battery life Battery type: NP-W126S (type supplied with camera) (approximate number of frames that can be taken with a fully-charged battery and XF35 mm f/1.4 R lens) Approximate number of frames Approximate number of frames Actual Battery life of Actual Battery life of Continuance Battery life Continuance Battery life...
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Specifi cations and performance are subject to change without notice. FUJIFILM will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. The appearance of the product may diff er from that described in this...