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OWNER'S MANUAL
This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL
CAMERA FinePix S2 Pro correctly.
Please follow the instructions carefully.
BL00140-200 ( 1 )

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix S2 Pro correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully. BL00140-200 ( 1 )

  • Page 2: Warning

    To comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules, this cause undesired operation. product must be used with a Fujifilm- specified ferrite-core video cable, USB cable, IEEE1394 cable and DC supply cord. For customers in Canada...

  • Page 3: Preface

    Shoe Cover (1) Features h Supports 4 types of recorded pixel according to the into the FinePix S2 Pro provides an ultra-high type of shot resolution, high sensitivity, a large dynamic range and h You can specify independent ISO, color tone, an excellent S/N ratio.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warning ... 2 EC Declaration of Conformity ... 3 Preface ... 4 Camera Features and Accessories ... 5 Nomenclature ... 9 Top display panel ... 12 LCD monitor ... 12 Rear display panel ... 13 Viewfinder display ... 14 ATTACHING THE STRAP ...

  • Page 5: Nomenclature

    Contents USING THE FUNCTION MENU ... 76 HISTOGRAM ... 77 I About the Histogram Display ... 77 ERASING SINGLE-FRAME ... 78 SINGLE-FRAME PROTECT ... 79 I To check protected frames ... 79 MULTI-FRAME PLAYBACK ... 80 PLAYBACK MENU ... 81 ERASE ...
  • Page 6 Nomenclature AE-L/AF-L button BACK button F4 button F3 button F2 button F1 button Rear display panel (P.13) Synchro mode button (P.62) Auto Exposure Bracketing button (P.55) FUNC button (P.70, 76) PLAY button (P.34) LCD monitor (P.12) Microdrive slot Slot cover Flash (P.64) Metering system selector dial 4-direction button...

  • Page 7: Top Display Panel

    Nomenclature Top display panel Shutter speed/Exposure compensation value Flash exposure compensation (P.67) Exposure compensation (P.54) Flexible Program (P.47) Flash sync mode (P.62) Auto Exposure Bracketing (P.55) The LCD used in the top display panel will turn dark at high temperatures and will respond a little more slowly at low temperatures.

  • Page 8: Viewfinder Display

    However, it will operate normally again at normal temperatures. About Advanced Focusing Screen Display The new Advanced Focusing Screen Display of the FinePix S2 Pro employs the convenient Vari-Brite Focus Area display system; it enables clear display of the focus brackets at the selected focus area in the viewfinder for easy identification.

  • Page 9: Mounting The Camera Lens

    MOUNTING THE CAMERA LENS Check the lens type. CPU contacts of CPU lens G-type Nikkor lens The lens is fitted with CPU (without aperture ring) signal contacts. See “Lenses that can be used with this camera” (➡P.18) for details. Set the power switch to OFF to switch the camera off.

  • Page 10: Lens Compatibility

    — — The following Nikkor lenses/accessories cannot be attached to the FinePix S2 Pro (otherwise — camera body or lens may be damaged): h TC-16A Teleconverter ✽10...

  • Page 11: Loading The Media

    LOADING THE MEDIA You can use either SmartMedia or Microdrive as recording media in the FinePix S2 Pro. h If a SmartMedia and Microdrive are both loaded into the camera at the same time, images are recorded on the media selected in SET–UP (➡ “Setup” P.89).

  • Page 12: Loading The Batteries

    LOADING THE BATTERIES Compatible Batteries h CR123A batteries: 2 (lithium) h AA batteries: 4 (alkaline or nickel-metal hydride) About the Batteries h Never use a battery when the outer casing is split or peeling as this could result in a short-circuit and cause major problems due to battery fluid leakage or overheating.

  • Page 13: Switching On And Off • Setting The Date And Time

    SWITCHING ON AND OFF SETTING THE DATE AND TIME • To switch the camera on, set the Power switch to “ON”. To switch the camera off, set the Power switch to “OFF”. When you first switch the camera on, the date is cleared.

  • Page 14: Basic Operation Guide

    Basic BASIC OPERATION GUIDE Photography Depth of field check button This button allows you to check the depth of field. Power switch Switches the camera on and off. Release mode switch unlock button Hold down this button to move the release mode switch.

  • Page 15: Command Dials

    3Confirmation:MENU/OK Cancel: BACK Command dials The FinePix S2 Pro’s Main- and Sub-Command dials are used alone or in combination with other buttons to select/set various functions or modes. BACK button Press this button to cancel an action in the menu screen.

  • Page 16: Taking Pictures

    TAKING PICTURES Set the focus mode selector to “S” (Single-AF Servo). Make sure to turn the focus mode selector until it clicks into position. 1Press the “ setting on the rear display panel. 2Press the “F2” button to select “ area.

  • Page 17: Number Of Available Shots

    TAKING PICTURES Press the shutter button down halfway to focus the shot. The “G” focus indicator appears in the viewfinder display. If the focus indicator is flashing, the camera cannot focus and the shutter will not release. Without releasing the shutter button, press it down all the way (fully pressed) to take the shot.

  • Page 18: Playing Back Images

    PLAYING BACK IMAGES Press the “ ” button to play back your images. Frame advance/rewind Zoom Unlock the 4-direction button to use it. When you have finished ＰＬＡＹ ＰＬＡＹ ＰＡＮＮＩＮＧ ＰＡＮＮＩＮＧ viewing the images... Panning Lock the 4-direction button to prevent accidental improper use.

  • Page 19: Depth Of Field Check Button/Ccd Plane Indicator

    DEPTH OF FIELD CHECK BUTTON/CCD PLANE INDICATOR DEPTH OF FIELD CHECK BUTTON Depress the depth-of-field check button to confirm the depth of field through the viewfinder. Pressing the depth-of-field check button stops the lens down to the aperture controlled in “P” Auto-Multi Progam or “S”...

  • Page 20: Selecting The Focus Mode

    FOCUS SETTINGS SELECTING THE FOCUS MODE Use the focus mode selector switch to select the focus mode. AF-S AF-C I Focus modes AF-S (S: Single AF servo) (C: Continuous AF servo) Features Focus priority mode. The Release priority mode. The shutter will only release if the shutter will release even if “G”...

  • Page 21: Selecting The Focus Area

    FOCUS SETTINGS Selecting the focus area Unlock the 4-direction button. Press “d”, “c”, “a” or “b” to select the focus area. Once you have specified the focus area, lock the 4-direction button to prevent accidental improper use. h The specified focus area is automatically illuminated in red according to the brightness of the subject.

  • Page 22: Situations Where Autofocus May Not Work As Expected

    SITUATIONS WHERE AUTOFOCUS MAY NOT WORK AS EXPECTED Autofocus may not work as expected in the following situations. In such situations, focus manually using the clear matte field or focus on a different subject located at the same distance, use AF lock (➡P.33) then recompose. Low-contrast scenes For example, where the subject is wearing clothing the same colour as a wall or other...

  • Page 23: Release Modes/ (Single-Frame) And (Continuous Shooting)

    ( SINGLE-FRAME ) AND RELEASE MODES/ The release mode is normally set to Single-frame. Set the release mode to Continuous Shooting to take sequential shots of moving subjects or to take a series of shots using Auto Exposure Bracketing. Hold down the release mode switch unlock button and set the release mode switch to “...

  • Page 24: Iso Sensitivity/Exposure Modes P

    ISO SENSITIVITY/EXPOSURE MODES P ISO SENSITIVITY Rotate the exposure mode select dial to select “ISO”. Turn the Main-Command dial to set the ISO sensitivity. h Available ISO sensitivity settings 100, 160, 200 (factory default setting), 400, 800 and 1600 If you shoot dimly lit scenes with a low sensitivity setting and without using the flash, the color tones for the entire image may be incorrect.

  • Page 25: Exposure Modes S

    EXPOSURE MODES S S SHUTTER-PRIORITY AUTO In this mode, the photographer sets the shutter speed (1/4000 to 30 sec.) and the camera automatically controls the aperture setting. This mode is best when the shutter speed takes priority, such as shots where a fast shutter speed is used to freeze the action or a slow shutter speed is used to convey the sense of movement.

  • Page 26: Exposure Modes M

    EXPOSURE MODES M M MANUAL In this mode, the photographer is free to set any shutter speed (1/4000 to 30 sec. or “ aperture setting (narrowest aperture to widest aperture). This allows the photographer to determine the exposure to suit the conditions and the desired effect while watching the exposure indicator in the viewfinder.

  • Page 27: Bulb Photography

    EXPOSURE MODES M Bulb Photography ( “ ” ) Bulb photography is useful when you want to take pictures with any shutter speed. You should use a tripod to keep the camera steady because the shutter stays open for as long as the shutter button is held down.

  • Page 28: Exposure Compensation

    EXPOSURE COMPENSATION Exposure compensation allows you to intentionally vary the optimum exposure value controlled by the camera. This can be useful when intentionally achieving under- or overexposure. Use Centre-Weighted or Spot Metering. Exposure compensation can be performed in any exposure mode (However in “M”...

  • Page 29: Multiple Exposure

    AUTO EXPOSURE BRACKETING Compose picture, focus and shoot. A bracketing bar graph in the top display panel shows the photography status each time a shot is taken. h When three shots are to be taken, “ ” is shown before shooting begins, “ appears after the first shot, “...

  • Page 30: Self-Timer Photography

    MULTIPLE EXPOSURE 1When you compose, focus and take the shot, a preview image appears on the LCD monitor. 2Press “F2” to move on to the next shot. h A preview image is always displayed, regardless of the “PREVIEW” setting selected in SET–UP.

  • Page 31: Flash Photography

    Multi BL 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash can be performed with a combination of the FinePix S2 Pro camera and D- or G-type Nikkor lens. In this flash mode, just after you press the shutter release button and before the shutter is activated, the built-in flash will fire a series of imperceptible pre- flashes that are detected by the FinePix S2 Pro’s five-segment TTL Multi Sensor, then analysed...

  • Page 32: Synchro Modes And Their Features

    SYNCHRO MODES AND THEIR FEATURES You can select any of 5 modes to suit the type of shot and the desired effect. 1Press the flash pop-up button to pop up the flash. 2Hold down the “ 3Turn the main command dial to select the synchro mode.

  • Page 33: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    TAKING PICTURES USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH Operation described in this section applies when the built-in flash and D- or G-type AF Nikkor are attached. Set the metering system selector dial to “Matrix Centre-Weighted Metering Metering” or “Center-weighted Metering”. Matrix Metering If you select “...

  • Page 34: Lenses That Can Be Used With The Built-In Flash

    LENSES THAT CAN BE USED WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH I Usable lenses with built-in flash h 28 mm to 300 mm CPU lenses can be used with the built-in flash. h Make sure to remove the lens hood. h The built-in flash cannot be used at shooting distance less than 0.6 m. h Vignetting occurs at the edges of the frame resulting in underexposure with the following zoom lenses, which have limitations in usable focal length or shooting distance: Lens...

  • Page 35: Nikon Flash Units That Can Be Used

    An optional flash, i.e. SB-28/28DX, SB-27, SB-26, SB-25, SB-24, SB-23 or SB-22s can be attached directly to the accessory shoe of the FinePix S2 Pro without a cord. This accessory shoe is equipped with a safetylock which prevents accidental drop when a flash with a safety-lock pin (i.e.

  • Page 36: Using The Function Menu When Taking Pictures

    USING THE FUNCTION MENU WHEN TAKING PICTURES You can use the Function menu to change the quality settings (White Balance, Quality, Resolution, Color, Tone, Sharpness) of saved images and the AF area settings. Switch the camera on and set the camera to Photography mode. If the Auto Power Off function has switched the camera off, press the shutter button down halfway to switch it back on.

  • Page 37: Af Area/Quality/Recorded Pixels

    AF AREA/QUALITY/RECORDED PIXELS Press “ ” button switch between functions. AF area Quality AF AREA Auto Focus provides two AF modes. In Single-area AF mode, the shot is focused using the selected focus area, while in Dynamic AF mode, multiple focus areas are used to set the focus. See P.39 for more detailed information on the AF area modes.

  • Page 38: Color/Tone/Sharpness/Function Lock

    COLOR/TONE/SHARPNESS/FUNCTION LOCK Press “ ” button switch between functions. Color Tone shapness COLOR Use the procedure below to set the density of the color used when images are shot. h Factory default setting: STANDARD Display Name This setting sets the standard color density. HIGH This setting provides a higher color density than the “STD”...

  • Page 39: Using The Function Menu

    Advanced USING THE FUNCTION MENU Features Playback You can use this menu to work with a displayed image (histogram display, erase, protect) and switch between multi-frame and single-frame playback. Switch the camera on and press the “ ” button to select Playback mode. If the Auto Power Off function has switched the camera off, press the shutter button down halfway to switch it back on.

  • Page 40: Erasing Single-Frame

    ERASING SINGLE-FRAME Use this function to erase an image you have photographed. Unlock the 4-direction button. Press the “F2” button to display the erase confirmation screen. If “ ” does not appear on the rear display panel, press the “ If the currently displayed frame is protected, “...

  • Page 41: Multi-Frame Playback

    MULTI-FRAME PLAYBACK Multi-frame playback displays 9 frames at a time and is useful for situations such as when you are searching for one image among many. Unlock the 4-direction button. Press the “F4” button. Single-frame playback Multi-frame playback If “ ”...

  • Page 42: Setting And Removing Protection For All Frames

    PLAYBACK MENU Erase All ＡＬＬ ＦＲＡＭＥＳ ＡＬＬ ＦＲＡＭＥＳ １２３−９９９９ １２３−９９９９ 1Press “a” or “b” to select “OK”. 2Press the “MENU/OK” button to erase all the ＥＲＡＳＥ ＡＬＬ ＯＫ？ ＥＲＡＳＥ ＡＬＬ ＯＫ？ unprotected files. ＣＡＮＣＥＬ ＣＡＮＣＥＬ ＯＫ ＯＫ ＳＥＬＥＣＴ ＳＥＬＥＣＴ ＯＫ ＯＫ ＯＫ ＯＫ This may take some time if there is a large number of recorded frames.

  • Page 43: How To Specify Print Options (Dpof)

    This section gives a detailed description of how to order your prints with the FinePix S2 Pro. On the FinePix S2 Pro, you can specify only one print per image in the DPOF settings. ✽ Note that some printers do not support date and time imprinting or specification of the number of prints.

  • Page 44: Voice Memo (Audio Recording)

    PLAYBACK MENU VOICE MEMO ( AUDIO RECORDING ) This function allows you to add a voice memo (comment) up to 30 seconds long to an image. h Recording time: Max. 30 sec. Audio format: WAVE (➡P.122) PCM recording format Audio file size: Approx. 240 KB (for a 30 seconds recording) You can also add a voice memo immediately after taking the shot.

  • Page 45: Lcd Brightness

    PLAYBACK MENU LCD BRIGHTNESS 1Press the “ mode. 2Unlock the 4-direction button. When you have finished using the menu, lock the 4-direction button to prevent accidental use. 1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu screen. 2Use “g” to select “ ＬＣＤ ＢＲＩＧＨＴＮＥＳＳ...

  • Page 46: Image Display

    SET–UP IMAGE DISPLAY This setting allows you to specify whether the resulting image is displayed after you take a shot. : The photographed image is automatically recorded without being displayed. POSTVIEW : The photographed image is displayed for about 2 seconds and is then automatically recorded.

  • Page 47: I When The Exposure Is Not Measured Correctly

    SET–UP If the exposure is measured correctly, “ appears on the LCD monitor. Press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the setting. ＣＯＭＰＬＥＴＥＤ ＣＯＭＰＬＥＴＥＤ ＯＫ ＯＫ ＯＫ ＯＫ ＢＡＣＫ ＢＡＣＫ ＣＡＮＣＥＬ ＣＡＮＣＥＬ After you take a photograph, you should check the color tones (white balance) in the image.

  • Page 48: Frame No. Memory

    SET–UP FRAME No. MEMORY Use this feature to manage the file numbers for frames you have shot. Setting this function to “CONT.” is useful as a way of ensuring that the file names for images recorded on a computer are not duplicated. RENEW: Pictures are stored on each media CONT.

  • Page 49: Custom Setting (Csm)

    CUSTOM SETTING ( CSM ) The custom settings allow to modify camera functions such as how information is displayed in the viewfinder and which functions are assigned to which buttons. Set the exposure mode dial to “CSM”. 1Turn the main-command dial to select an ＣＵＳＴＯＭ ＳＥＴＴＩＮＧ...

  • Page 50: Connecting To A Tv/Using The Ac Power Adapter (Optional)

    “DC IN 5V” socket. Then plug the AC power adapter into a power outlet. Use only the FUJIFILM products listed above. See P.112 for notes on using the AC power adapter. The shape of the plug and socket-outlet depends on the country of use.

  • Page 51: Connecting To A Computer

    CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER Install the software before connecting the camera to a computer. The available functions differ depending on the camera’s PC mode settings, as shown below. Bundled “software for FinePix” CD-ROM FinePix S2 Pro ＰＣ ＰＣ ＭＯＤＥ ＭＯＤＥ ＵＳＢ  ＤＯＷＮＬＯＡＤＩＮＧ ＵＳＢ...

  • Page 52: Connecting To A Computer Via Usb

    CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER VIA USB 1Load a media containing photographed images into the camera. 2Switch the camera on. 3Select “USB DOWNLOADING” as the “PC MODE” setting in SET–UP (➡P.89). 4Set the power switch to “OFF” to switch the camera off. Before connecting, you must install software on the ＳＥＴ−ＵＰ...

  • Page 53: System Expansion Options

    Card adapter(PC card slot) Accessories Guide e The optional accessories (sold separately) can make taking pictures with the FinePix S2 Pro even easier. For information on how to attach and use the accessories, refer to the instructions provided with the accessory used.

  • Page 54: Notes On Using Your Camera Correctly

    I Notes on Immersion in Water or Sand The FinePix S2 Pro is particularly adversely affected by water and sand. When you are at the beach or close to IEEE1394 port as a standard feature water, ensure that the camera is not exposed to water or sand. Take care also not to place the camera on a wet surface.

  • Page 55: Cleaning The Ccd

    Dust inside the camera and on the surface of the CCD i Before a FUJIFILM digital camera is shipped from the factory, it is carefully checked for dust inside the camera and on the surface of the CCD to ensure that it conforms to FUJIFILM standards.
  • Page 56 Take great care to avoid scratching or damaging the CCD during cleaning, as you will be responsible for the possibly high cost of repairs (or replacement) by an authorized FUJIFILM service facility. Use a blower (without a brush attached) to remove any soiling on the CCD surface.

  • Page 57: Notes On The Power Supply

    Do not use this device in a place with high temperature terminal of the FUJIFILM Digital camera. and high humidity. h Turn off the power switch of the FUJIFILM Digital camera h Do not drop or subject this device to strong shocks. before disconnecting the connection cord from the h This device may emit a humming noise, but this is normal.

  • Page 58: Warning Displays

    (blinking) In certain cases, due to static electricity or poorly loaded batteries, the FinePix S2 Pro microcomputer may turn the camera off, even with fresh, properly installed batteries. For the same reason, the operation of camera may not advance properly during either “USB mode” or “IEEE1394 mode”.
  • Page 59 It may also be necessary to format the SmartMedia. If an error message still appears, replace the SmartMedia. i Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. i Push the SmartMedia all the way into the slot and check that it is locked into place.

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting eIf you think the camera is faulty, check the following once more Troubleshooting Possible causes The camera won’t switch i The batteries are exhausted. i The batteries are loaded the wrong way round. i The AC power adapter is not connected correctly.

  • Page 61: Specifications

    ✽1: Images shot in high-sensitivity photography (ISO 400 or higher) may appear coarse and may also be affected by noise such as white dots. ✽2: CCD-RAW is a format specific to the FinePix S2 Pro. The enclosed “FinePix Viewer” software or the optional Hyper-Utility software “Shooting Software” is required to interpret the images.

  • Page 62: Explanation Of Terms

    A function that automatically matches the white balance is called an Automatic White Balance function. Exif Print Format is a newly revised digital camera file format that contains a variety of shooting information for optimal printing.
  • Page 63 Request regular internal testing and cleaning for your camera. Build-up of dust in your camera can cause a fire or electric shock. CAUTION extremely high batteries particular care when h Contact your FUJIFILM dealer to request internal cleaning every 2 years.
  • Page 65 Printed on recycled paper. 26 - 30, Nishiazabu 2 - chome, Minato - ku, Tokyo 106 - 8620, Japan FGS - 204104 - FG Printed in Japan...

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