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DIGITAL CAMERA

X-E1
Owner's Manual
Thank you for your purchase of this product. This
manual describes how to use your FUJIFILM X-E1
digital camera and install the supplied software. Be
sure that you have read and understood its contents
before using the camera.
For information on related products, visit our website at
http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html
For more information on the X-E1, visit
http://fujifilm-x.com/x-e1/
EN
BL01756-200
Before You Begin
First Steps
Basic Photography
and Playback
Basic Movie Recording
and Playback
The Q (Quick Menu) Button
More on Photography
and Playback
Menus
Connections
Technical Notes
Troubleshooting
Appendix

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    Basic Movie Recording Thank you for your purchase of this product. This and Playback manual describes how to use your FUJIFILM X-E1 digital camera and install the supplied software. Be The Q (Quick Menu) Button sure that you have read and understood its contents before using the camera.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    For Your Safety For Your Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions This video product should not be placed in a built-in instal- mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire should be read before the appliance is operated. lation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, •...

  • Page 3: Safety Notes

    fi re socket Do not heat, change or take apart the battery. Do not or electric shock. Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. drop or subject the battery to impacts. Do not store Do not allow water or foreign objects to enter the the battery with metallic products.
  • Page 4 fi re or electric shock. Contact your Do not attempt to recharge a fully charged battery. The bat- FUJIFILM dealer to request internal cleaning every Do not use this camera in locations aff ected by oil tery does not however need to be fully discharged before two years.
  • Page 5 This section applies to all camera models. Use only • Dispose of used batteries promptly. thoroughly before inserting new batteries. FUJIFILM AC power adapters designated for use with this • Do not drop or subject to strong physical shocks. camera. Other adapters could damage the camera.
  • Page 6 Trademark Information Trademark Information infringe copyright laws without the consent of the owner. xD-Picture Card and E are trademarks of FUJIFILM Note that some restrictions apply to the photographing of Corporation. The typefaces included herein are solely de- stage performances, entertainments, and exhibits, even veloped by DynaComware Taiwan Inc.

  • Page 7: Notices

    For Your Safety For Customers in Canada For Customers in Canada NOTICES CAUTION: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. To prevent fi re or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment in Private Households Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment in Private Households Please read the “Safety Notes”...

  • Page 8: About This Manual

    About This Manual About This Manual Before using the camera, read this manual and the warnings in “For Your Safety” (P ii). For information on specifi c topics, consult the sources below. Table of Contents Table of Contents ...................... P P x x Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ..........

  • Page 9: Product Care

    Interchangeable lenses: Use a blower to remove dust, then gently wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Any remain- ing stains can be removed by wiping gently with a piece of FUJIFILM lens-cleaning paper to which a small amount of lens-cleaning fl uid has been applied. Replace the front and rear caps when the lens...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents For Your Safety ..................ii Choosing a Display ................. 17 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .........ii Focusing the Viewfi nder ............. 18 Safety Notes ..................iii Adjusting Display Brightness ............ 18 NOTICES ....................vii The DISP/BACK Button ............... 19 About This Manual ................viii Viewfi nder: Shooting ..............
  • Page 11 Table of Contents More on Photography and Playback More on Photography and Playback Panoramas ..................56 Viewing Panoramas ..............58 Choosing an Exposure Mode ............. 33 Recording Pictures in RAW Format ......... 59 Program AE (P) ................33 Creating JPEG Copies of RAW Pictures ........60 Shutter-Priority AE (S) ..............
  • Page 12 Table of Contents L IS MODE ................... 73 Menus Menus p FLASH MODE ................74 Using the Menus: Shooting Mode ........... 69 I FLASH ..................74 Shooting Menu Options (Photographs) ....... 69 B RED EYE REMOVAL ............... 74 N ISO ....................69 n SAVE ORG IMAGE ..............
  • Page 13 Table of Contents The Setup Menu ................82 Connections Connections Using the Setup Menu ..............82 Viewing Pictures on a Computer ..........87 Setup Menu Options ..............83 Windows: Installing MyFinePix Studio ........87 F DATE/TIME ................83 Macintosh: Installing FinePixViewer ........89 N TIME DIFFERENCE ..............
  • Page 14 Table of Contents Technical Notes Technical Notes Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Optional Accessories..............99 Problems and Solutions .............105 Accessories from FUJIFILM ............99 Warning Messages and Displays ..........109 Connecting the Camera to Other Devices ......102 Appendix Appendix Caring for the Camera ..............103 Glossary .....................112 Storage and Use ................103...

  • Page 15: Before You Begin Symbols And Conventions

    Before You Begin Before You Begin Symbols and Conventions Symbols and Conventions The following symbols are used in this manual: Q This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. R Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. P Other pages in this manual on which related information may be found.

  • Page 16: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item. Shutter button ..........22 Microphone ............. 30 Command dial ........... 4 Exposure compensation dial ......47 AF-assist illuminator ........73 Speaker ............
  • Page 17 Parts of the Camera MENU/OK button ..........4 Selector ............. 4 DISP (display)/BACK button ......19 (silent mode) button ........4 AF (autofocus) button ........44 b (delete) button .......... 26 AE (autoexposure) button ....... 48 n (playback zoom out) button ....24, 25 DRIVE button ........30, 52, 54, 56 k (playback zoom in) button ....24, 25 a (playback) button ........

  • Page 18: The Selector

    Parts of the Camera Silent Mode Silent Mode Control Lock Control Lock In situations in which camera sounds or lights may To avoid accidentally displaying macro options dur- ing shooting, press MENU/OK until X is displayed. The be unwelcome, press the DISP/BACK button until the o icon is displayed (about a second).

  • Page 19: Camera Displays

    Parts of the Camera Camera Displays Camera Displays The following types of indicator may be displayed during shooting and playback. In the description that follows, all available indicators are shown for illustrative purposes; the indicators actually displayed vary with camera settings. ■...

  • Page 20: Shooting: Lcd Monitor

    Parts of the Camera ■ Shooting: LCD Monitor Flash mode ............. 27 Battery level ............ 15 Macro (close-up) mode ........29 Sensitivity ............41 000100 Metering ............48 Aperture.........33, 35, 36, 68 Continuous mode ..........54 Focus frame/focus point ........44 Silent mode indicator ........4, 83 Shutter speed ........33, 34, 36 Number of available frames ......

  • Page 21: First Steps Attaching The Strap

    First Steps First Steps Attaching the Strap Attaching the Strap Attach the strap clips to the camera and then attach the strap. Open a strap clip. Pass the clip through the eyelet. Use the clip attaching tool to open a strap clip, Rotate the clip fully through making sure that the tool and clip are in the the eyelet until it clicks...
  • Page 22 Attaching the Strap Insert the strap. Fasten the strap. Insert the strap through a protective cover Fasten the strap as shown. Repeat Steps 5–6 and strap clip. for the second eyelet. Q To avoid dropping the camera, be sure the strap is correctly secured.

  • Page 23: Attaching A Lens

    Lenses and Other Optional Accessories Lenses and Other Optional Accessories Attach the lens. The camera can be used with lenses for the FUJIFILM Place the lens on mount, keeping the marks X-mount and the other accessories listed from page on the lens and camera aligned, and then ro- tate the lens until it clicks into place.

  • Page 24: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Charging the Battery The battery is not charged at shipment. Charge the battery before use. Place the battery in the charger. Plug the charger in. Place the battery in the supplied battery char- Plug the charger into a power outlet. The ger as shown.

  • Page 25: Inserting The Battery And A Memory Card

    Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card The camera has no internal memory; instead, pictures are stored on optional SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards (sold separately). After charging the battery, insert the battery and memory card as described below.
  • Page 26 Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Q Be sure card is in the correct orientation; do not Insert the memory card. insert at an angle or use force. Holding the memory Q SD/SDHC/SDXC memo- card in the orientation ry cards can be locked, shown at right, slide making it impossible to it in until it clicks into...
  • Page 27 Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Q Q Batteries Batteries Removing the Battery and Memory Card Removing the Battery and Memory Card • Remove dirt from the battery terminals with a clean, Before removing the battery or memory card, turn dry cloth.

  • Page 28: Compatible Memory Cards

    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 cam- era. A complete list of approved memory cards is available at http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_ cameras/compatibility/.

  • Page 29: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera on and Off Turning the Camera on and Off Rotate the ON/OFF switch to ON to turn the camera on. Select OFF to turn the camera off . R Press the button to start playback. Press the shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode.

  • Page 30: Basic Setup

    Basic Setup Basic Setup A language-selection dialog is displayed the fi rst time the camera is turned on. Set up the camera as described below (you can reset the clock or change languages at any time using the F DATE/ TIME or L a options in the setup menu;...

  • Page 31: Choosing A Display

    Choosing a Display Choosing a Display The camera is equipped with an electronic viewfi nder (EVF) and an LCD monitor (LCD). Press VIEW MODE to choose a display. Automatic display selection Viewfi nder only LCD monitor only using eye sensor Automatic Display Selection Automatic Display Selection The viewfi nder turns on automatically when you put your eye to the viewfi nder, and the...

  • Page 32: Focusing The Viewfi Nder

    Choosing a Display Focusing the Viewfi nder Focusing the Viewfi nder Adjusting Display Brightness Adjusting Display Brightness The camera is equipped with diopter adjustment The brightness of the viewfi nder and LCD monitor –1 can be adjusted using the J EVF/LCD BRIGHT- in the range –4 to +2 m to accommodate indi- vidual diff erences in vision.

  • Page 33: The Disp/Back Button

    The DISP/BACK DISP/BACK Button Button The DISP/BACK button controls the display of indicators in the viewfi nder and LCD monitor. ■ Viewfi nder: Shooting ■ LCD Monitor: Shooting Detailed display Standard display 000100 0.1 0.5 5.0 10 0.1 0.5 5.0 10 2000 F5.6 2000...

  • Page 34: Viewfi Nder/Lcd Monitor: Playback

    The DISP/BACK Buttion ■ Viewfi nder/LCD Monitor: Playback Indicators displayed Indicators hidden Favorites Photo information 100-0001 100-0001 100-0001 3:2 F 3:2 F ISO 200 1/1000 F4.5 12 / 31 / 2050 10 : 00 AM 12 / 31 / 2050 10 : 00 AM 1 / 1000 F4.5 12 / 31 / 2050...

  • Page 35: Basic Photography And Playback

    Basic Photography and Playback Basic Photography and Playback Taking Photographs Taking Photographs This section describes how to take pictures using program AE (mode P). For information on S, A, and M modes, see page 33. Select program AE. Select single AF. Set shutter speed and aperture to A (shutter Rotate the focus mode selector to S (P 42).
  • Page 36 Taking Photographs Focus. Frame the picture with your subject in the center of the display and press the shutter button halfway to focus. R If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator may light ( 73). If the camera is able to focus, it will beep twice and focus area will glow green. Focus and exposure will lock while the shutter button is pressed halfway.

  • Page 37: Viewing Pictures

    Viewing Pictures Viewing Pictures Viewing Pictures Full Frame Viewing Pictures Full Frame Pictures can be viewed in the viewfi nder or LCD monitor. When taking important pictures, take a test shot and check the results. To view pictures full frame, press a. 100-0001 100-0001 1 / 1000 F4.5...

  • Page 38: Viewing Photo Information

    Viewing Pictures Viewing Photo Information Viewing Photo Information Playback Zoom Playback Zoom The photo information display changes Press k to zoom in on the current picture, n to each time the selector is pressed up. zoom out. When the picture is zoomed in, the selector can be used to view areas of the image 100-0001 not currently visible in the display.

  • Page 39: Multi-Frame Playback

    Viewing Pictures Multi-Frame Playback Multi-Frame Playback To change the number of images displayed, press n when a picture is displayed full frame. Press n to view more images. 100-0001 100-0001 Press k to view fewer images. Use the selector to highlight images and press MENU/OK to view the highlighted image full frame. In the nine- and hundred-frame displays, press the selector up or down to view more pictures.

  • Page 40: Deleting Pictures

    Deleting Pictures Deleting Pictures Follow the steps below to delete the current picture. Note that deleted pictures can not be recovered; copy important pictures to a computer or other storage device before proceeding. Press the b button. R Protected pictures can not be deleted. Remove pro- tection from any pictures you wish to delete ( 78).

  • Page 41: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash Using the Flash Use the built-in fl ash for additional lighting when shooting at night or indoors under low light. Press the N button to raise the fl ash. Q The fl ash may contact accessories mounted on the hot shoe. If necessary, remove accessories before raising the fl ash.
  • Page 42 180 s or slower. Optional Flash Units Optional Flash Units The camera can also be used with optional FUJIFILM shoe-mounted fl ash units. Do not use third-party fl ash units that apply over 300 V to the camera hot shoe.

  • Page 43: Macro Mode (Close-Ups)

    Macro Mode (Close-ups) Macro Mode (Close-ups) To focus at short distances, press the selector up (MACRO) and select F. To exit macro mode, press the selector up and select OFF.

  • Page 44: Basic Movie Recording And Playback Recording High-Defi Nition (Hd) Movies

    Basic Movie Recording and Playback Basic Movie Recording and Playback Recording High-Defi nition (HD) Movies Recording High-Defi nition (HD) Movies The camera can be used to record short high-defi nition movies. Sound is recorded in stereo via the built-in microphone; do not cover the microphone during recording. R Focus, exposure, and white balance are adjusted Set aperture to A (for more automatically throughout recording.

  • Page 45: Viewing Movies

    Viewing Movies Viewing Movies During playback, movies are displayed as shown at right. The following operations Movie icon can be performed while a movie is displayed: 100-0006 100-0006 Operation Operation Description Description Press the selector down to start playback. Press again to pause. While playback is Start/pause playback Start/pause playback paused, you can press the selector left or right to rewind or advance one frame...

  • Page 46: The Q (Quick Menu) Button

    The Q (Quick Menu) Button The Q (Quick Menu) Button Press Q for quick access to the following items. For more information on the options available, see the pages listed below. u SELECT CUSTOM SETTING ...... 67 r HIGHLIGHT TONE ........70 N ISO ............

  • Page 47: More On Photography And Playback

    More on Photography and Playback More on Photography and Playback Choosing an Exposure Mode Choosing an Exposure Mode The camera off ers a choice of program AE (P), shutter-priority AE (S), aperture-priority AE (A), and manual exposure (M) modes. Program AE (P) Program AE (P) To allow the camera to adjust both shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure, set shutter speed and aperture to A (shut-...

  • Page 48: Shutter-Priority Ae (S)

    Choosing an Exposure Mode Shutter-Priority AE (S) Shutter-Priority AE (S) To adjust shutter speed manually while letting the camera select aperture for optimal exposure, set aperture to A as described in the lens manual and use the shutter speed dial. S will appear in 16 11 8 5.6 the display.

  • Page 49: Aperture-Priority Ae (A)

    Choosing an Exposure Mode Aperture-Priority AE (A) Aperture-Priority AE (A) To adjust aperture manually while letting the camera select shut- ter speed for optimal exposure, rotate the shutter speed dial to A and adjust aperture as described in the lens manual. A will 16 11 8 5.6 4 2.8 appear in the display.

  • Page 50: Manual Exposure (M)

    Choosing an Exposure Mode Manual Exposure (M) Manual Exposure (M) Exposure can be altered from the value suggested by the cam- era by setting both shutter speed and aperture to values other than A (shutter speed is set by rotating the shutter speed dial; for 16 11 8 5.6 4 2.8 information on adjusting aperture, see the lens manual).

  • Page 51: Long Time-Exposures (T/B)

    Long Time-Exposures (T/B) Long Time-Exposures (T/B) Select a shutter speed of T (time) or B (bulb) for long time-exposures. R Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent the camera from moving during the exposure. R To reduce “noise” (mottling) in long time-exposures, select ON for K LONG EXPOSURE NR in the shooting menu (P 71).

  • Page 52: Using A Remote Release

    Long Time-Exposures (T/B) Using a Remote Release Using a Remote Release An optional RR-80 remote release can be used for Third-Party Remote Releases Third-Party Remote Releases long time-exposures. See the manual provided Third-party remote releases (available from third- with the RR-80 for more information. party suppliers) can be connected as shown below.

  • Page 53: White Balance

    White Balance White Balance For natural colors, select WHITE BALANCE in the shooting menu to display the WHITE BALANCE AUTO following options, then use the selector to highlight an option that matches the light source and press MENU/OK. The dialog shown at bottom right will be displayed; use the selector to fi ne-tune white balance or press DISP/BACK to exit without fi ne- SHIFT tuning (for an explanation of “white balance, ”...
  • Page 54 White Balance : Custom White Balance : Custom White Balance Choose to adjust white balance for unusual lighting conditions. White balance measurement options will be displayed; 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 recent custom value and exit without measuring white balance, press DISP/BACK, or press MENU/OK to select the most recent value and display the fi ne-tuning dialog).

  • Page 55: Sensitivity

    Sensitivity Sensitivity “Sensitivity” refers to the camera’s sensitivity to light. Choose from values between 200 and 6400, or select L (100), H (12800), or H (25600) for special situations. Higher values can be used to reduce blur when lighting is poor, while lower values allow slower shutter speeds or wider apertures in bright light;...

  • Page 56: Focus Mode

    Focus Mode Focus Mode Use the focus mode selector to choose how the camera focuses (note that regardless of the option selected, manual focus will be used when the lens is in manual focus mode). • S (single AF): Focus locks while the shutter button is pressed halfway. Choose for stationary subjects.
  • Page 57 Focus Mode Manual Focus: Checking Focus Manual Focus: Checking Focus Pressing the center of the command dial magnifi es the view in the viewfi nder or LCD monitor for precise focus; rotate the dial to zoom in or out. To scroll to other areas of the frame, press the AF button and use the selector.

  • Page 58: Focus Frame Selection

    Focus Mode Focus Frame Selection Focus Frame Selection When t AREA is selected for F F AF MODE in the shooting menu and S is selected for focus mode, the camera off ers a choice of focus points, allowing photographs to be composed with the main subject positioned almost anywhere in the frame.

  • Page 59: Focus/Exposure Lock

    Focus/Exposure Lock Focus/Exposure Lock To compose photographs with off -center subjects: Focus: Position the subject in the focus frame and press the shutter button half- way to lock focus and exposure. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter button is pressed halfway (AF/AE lock). 2000 F5.6 R Depending on the option selected for...
  • Page 60 Focus/Exposure Lock 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. • Fast-moving subjects. • Subjects photographed through a window or other refl ective object. •...

  • Page 61: Exposure Compensation

    Exposure Compensation Exposure Compensation Rotate the exposure compensation dial to adjust exposure when photographing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast subjects. The eff ect is visible in the display. Exposure compensation indicator Exposure Value (EV) Exposure Value (EV) 000100 The exposure value is determined by the sensitiv- ity of the image sensor and the amount of light to which the sensor is exposed.

  • Page 62: Metering

    Metering Metering To choose how the camera meters exposure, press the AE button to display metering options. Use the selector to highlight an op- tion and press AE to select. Mode Mode Description Description The camera instantly determines exposure based on an analysis of PHOTOMETRY composition, color, and brightness distribution.

  • Page 63: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-Timer Using the Self-Timer Use the timer for self-portraits or to prevent blur caused by camera shake. SHOOTING MENU Press MENU/OK in shooting mode to display the shooting menu. Press the selector up or down to highlight B SELF-TIMER and press MENU/ IMAGE SIZE 3 : 2 IMAGE QUALITY...
  • Page 64 Using the Self-Timer Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to start the timer. The display in the monitor shows the number of seconds remaining until the shutter is released. To stop the timer before the picture is taken, press DISP/BACK.

  • Page 65: Film Simulation

    Film Simulation Film Simulation Simulate the eff ects of diff erent kinds of fi lm, including black-and-white (with or without color fi lters). SHOOTING MENU Press MENU/OK in shooting mode to display the shooting menu. Press the selector up or down to highlight P FILM SIMULATION and IMAGE SIZE 3 : 2 IMAGE QUALITY...

  • Page 66: Bracketing

    Bracketing Bracketing Automatically vary settings over a series of pictures. Press the DRIVE button to display drive options and press the selector up or down to highlight one of the following: Option Option Description Description Press the selector left or right to highlight a bracketing amount. Each time the ±1 ±...

  • Page 67: Multiple Exposures

    Multiple Exposures Multiple Exposures Create a photograph that combines two exposures. Select ON for n MULTIPLE EXPOSURE in the Take the second shot. shooting menu. Take the fi rst shot. Press MENU/OK to create the multiple exposure, or press the selector left to return to Step 4 and retake the Press MENU/OK.

  • Page 68: Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode)

    Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) Capture motion in a series of pictures. Press the DRIVE button to display Press the shutter button the rest drive options. of the way down to start shoot- ing. Shooting ends when the shut- ter button is released, the selected 6fps 3fps...

  • Page 69: Viewing Pictures Taken In A Single Burst

    Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) Viewing Pictures Taken in a Single Burst Viewing Pictures Taken in a Single Burst When a picture taken in continuous shooting mode is dis- Position in burst/total number of pictures in burst played full-frame, the fi rst picture in the current burst can be viewed by pressing the selector down (burst mode play- back).

  • Page 70: Panoramas

    Panoramas Panoramas Follow an on-screen guide to create a panorama. Press the DRIVE button to display Pan the camera in the direction shown by the drive options. Press the selector up arrow. Shooting ends automatically when the or down to highlight r (MOTION camera is panned to the end of the guides PANORAMA) and press MENU/OK.
  • Page 71 Panoramas Q Panoramas are created from multiple frames; expo- For Best Results For Best Results sure for the entire panorama is determined by the For best results, use a lens with a focal length of fi rst frame. The camera may in some cases record an 35 mm or less (50 mm or less in 35 mm format).

  • Page 72: Viewing Panoramas

    Panoramas Viewing Panoramas Viewing Panoramas In full-frame playback, panoramas can be played back us- ing the selector. Press the selector down to start playback and press again to pause. While playback is paused, you can PLAY scroll the panorama manually be pressing the selector left STOP PAUSE or right.

  • Page 73: Recording Pictures In Raw Format

    Recording Pictures in RAW Format Recording Pictures in RAW Format To toggle RAW image quality on or off for a single shot, assign RAW to the Fn button (P 66). If a JPEG option is currently selected for im- age quality, pressing the Fn button temporarily selects the equivalent JPEG+RAW option.

  • Page 74: Creating Jpeg Copies Of Raw Pictures

    Recording Pictures in RAW Format Creating JPEG Copies of RAW Pictures Creating JPEG Copies of RAW Pictures RAW pictures store information on camera settings separately from the data captured by the camera image sensor. Using the j RAW CONVERSION option in the playback menu, you can create JPEG copies of RAW pictures using diff erent options for the settings listed below.

  • Page 75: Using A Mount Adapter

    Using a Mount Adapter Using a Mount Adapter When M-mount lenses are attached using an optional FUJIFILM M MOUNT ADAPTER, the camera processes pictures as they are taken to maintain image quality and correct for a variety of eff ects.

  • Page 76: Color Shading Correction

    Using a Mount Adapter ■ Color Shading Correction ■ Peripheral Illumination Correction Color (shading) variations be- Choose from values between tween the center and edges –5 and +5. Choosing positive of the frame can be adjusted values increases peripheral il- separately for each corner.

  • Page 77: Image Search

    Image Search Image Search Follow the steps below to search for pictures. Press MENU/OK during playback to display the playback menu. Press the selector up or down to highlight b IMAGE SEARCH and press MENU/OK. Highlight an option and press MENU/OK. Option Option Description...

  • Page 78: Photobook Assist

    PhotoBook Assist PhotoBook Assist Create books from your favorite photos. Creating a PhotoBook Creating a PhotoBook Select NEW BOOK for m PHOTOBOOK AS- Highlight COMPLETE PHOTOBOOK and press MENU/OK (to select all photos or all pho- SIST in the playback menu (P 80) and choose tos matching the specifi ed search conditions from the following options: •...

  • Page 79: Viewing Photobooks

    PhotoBook Assist Viewing Photobooks Viewing Photobooks Editing and Deleting Photobooks Editing and Deleting Photobooks Highlight a book in the photobook assist menu Display the photobook and press MENU/OK. The and press MENU/OK to display the book, then press following options will be displayed; select the the selector left or right to scroll through the pic- desired option and follow the on-screen instruc- tures.

  • Page 80: The Fn Button

    The Fn Button The Fn Button The role played by the Fn button can be selected using the F Fn BUTTON option in the shooting menu (P 71). The options available include multiple exposure (P 53), depth-of-fi eld preview (P 35), sensitivity (P 41), the self-timer (P 49), image size (P 69), image quality (P 69), dynamic range (P 70), fi lm simulation (P 51), white balance (P 39), AF mode (P 72), custom settings (P 67), movie...

  • Page 81: Saving Settings

    Saving Settings Saving Settings Save up to 7 sets of custom camera settings for commonly-encountered situations. Saved settings can be recalled using the u SELECT CUSTOM SETTING option in the shooting menu. SHOOTING MENU Press MENU/OK in shooting mode to display the shooting menu. Press SELECT CUSTOM SETTING the selector up or down to highlight K EDIT/SAVE CUSTOM SET- EDIT/SAVE CUSTOM SETTING...

  • Page 82: Advanced Movie Recording

    Advanced Movie Recording Advanced Movie Recording Depth of Field Depth of Field Aperture can be set manually for movie recording by selecting an aperture other than A for aperture-priority AE. Adjust aperture before recording be- gins. Choose low f-numbers to soften background details. The eff ect can be 16 11 8 5.6 4 2.8 heightened by increasing the distance between your subject and the back- ground.

  • Page 83: Using The Menus: Shooting Mode

    Menus Menus Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Using the Menus: Shooting Mode SHOOTING MENU The shooting menu is used to adjust settings for a wide range of shooting condi- tions. To display the shooting menu, press MENU/OK in shooting mode. Highlight IMAGE SIZE 3 : 2 IMAGE QUALITY...

  • Page 84: U Dynamic Range

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode U DYNAMIC RANGE default: V V ) ) DYNAMIC RANGE ( ( default: 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 photographing 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 objects or people wearing white;...

  • Page 85: Noise Reduction

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode h NOISE REDUCTION NOISE REDUCTION ( ( default: default: STANDARD) STANDARD) Reduce noise in pictures taken at high sensitivities. K LONG EXPOSURE NR LONG EXPOSURE NR ( ( default: default: ON) Select ON to reduce mottling in long time-exposures (P 37). u SELECT CUSTOM SETTING SELECT CUSTOM SETTING Recall settings saved with K EDIT/SAVE CUSTOM SETTING.

  • Page 86: Framing Guidline

    MOUNT ADAPTOR SETTING MOUNT ADAPTOR SETTING ( ( default: default: 50mm) 50mm) Adjust settings for M-mount lenses connected using an optional FUJIFILM M MOUNT ADAPTER (P 61). m SHOOT WITHOUT LENS SHOOT WITHOUT LENS ( ( default: default: OFF) OFF) Choose whether shutter release is enabled when no lens is attached.

  • Page 87: C Af Illuminator

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode C AF ILLUMINATOR AF ILLUMINATOR ( ( default: default: ON) If ON is selected, the AF-assist illuminator will light to assist autofocus. R The AF-assist illuminator turns off automatically in silent mode. Q The camera may be unable to focus using the AF-assist illuminator in some cases. If the camera is unable to focus in macro mode, try increasing the distance to the subject.

  • Page 88: Flash Mode

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode p FLASH MODE FLASH MODE Choose a fl ash mode for optional fl ash units ( 27). I FLASH FLASH ( ( default: default: ±0) ±0) Adjust fl ash brightness. Choose from values between +2 3 EV and –2 3 EV.

  • Page 89: Shooting Menu Options (Movie Mode)

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Shooting Menu Options (Movie Mode) Shooting Menu Options (Movie Mode) The following options are available in movie mode (P 30). W MOVIE MODE default: i i 1920×1080) MOVIE MODE ( ( default: 1920×1080) Select a frame size for movie recording. •...

  • Page 90: Using The Menus: Playback Mode

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode Using the Menus: Playback Mode PLAYBACK MENU To display the playback menu, press MENU/OK in playback mode. Highlight items RAW CONVERSION and press the selector right to view options, then highlight an option and press ERASE CROP RESIZE...

  • Page 91: G Crop

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode G CROP CROP Create a cropped copy of the current picture. Display the desired picture. Select G CROP in the playback menu. Use the k and n buttons to zoom in and out and press the selector up, down, left, or right to scroll the picture until the desired portion is displayed.

  • Page 92: D Protect

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode D PROTECT 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.

  • Page 93: B Red Eye Removal

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode B RED EYE REMOVAL RED EYE REMOVAL Remove red-eye from portraits. The camera will analyze 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 B RED EYE REMOVAL in the playback menu.

  • Page 94: Photobook Assist

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode m PHOTOBOOK ASSIST PHOTOBOOK ASSIST Create books from your favorite photos (P 64). j MARK FOR UPLOAD TO MARK FOR UPLOAD TO Select pictures for upload to YouTube or Facebook using MyFinePix Studio (Windows only). Highlight an option and press MENU/OK.

  • Page 95: K Print Order (Dpof)

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode K PRINT ORDER (DPOF) PRINT ORDER (DPOF) Select pictures for printing on DPOF- and PictBridge-compatible devices (P 95). J DISP ASPECT DISP ASPECT Choose how High Defi nition (HD) devices display pictures with an aspect ratio of 3 : 2 16 :9 (this option is available only when an HDMI cable is connected).

  • Page 96: The Setup Menu

    The Setup Menu The Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu Display the setup menu. 1.1 Press MENU/OK to display the menu for the current mode. 1.2 Press the selector left to highlight the tab for the current menu. 1.3 Press the selector down to highlight Z.

  • Page 97: Setup Menu Options

    The Setup Menu Setup Menu Options Setup Menu Options F DATE/TIME DATE/TIME Set the camera clock (P 16). N TIME DIFFERENCE default: h h ) ) TIME DIFFERENCE ( ( default: 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 local time and your home time zone: Highlight g LOCAL and press MENU/OK.

  • Page 98: Bframe No

    The Setup Menu B FRAME NO. ( ( default: default: CONTINUOUS) CONTINUOUS) FRAME NO. New pictures are stored in image fi les named using a four-digit fi le number assigned by adding one to the Frame number last fi le number used. The fi le number is displayed during playback as shown at right. B FRAME NO. con- 100-0001 trols whether fi le numbering is reset to 0001 when a new memory card is inserted or the current memory card is formatted.

  • Page 99: M Auto Power Off

    The Setup Menu M AUTO POWER OFF AUTO POWER OFF ( ( default: default: 2 MIN) 2 MIN) Choose the length of time before the camera turns off automatically when no operations are performed. Shorter times reduce the drain on the battery; if OFF is selected, the camera must be turned off manually. Note that in some situations the camera turns off automatically even when OFF is selected.

  • Page 100: J Color Space

    The Setup Menu J COLOR SPACE ( ( default: default: sRGB) sRGB) COLOR SPACE Choose the gamut of colors available for color reproduction. Option Option Description Description sRGB sRGB Recommended in most situations. Adobe RGB Adobe RGB For commercial printing. c GUIDANCE DISPLAY GUIDANCE DISPLAY ( ( default:...

  • Page 101: Connections

    Connections Connections Viewing Pictures on a Computer Viewing Pictures on a Computer The supplied software can be used to copy pictures to a computer, where they can be stored, viewed, organized, and printed. Before proceeding, install the software as described below. Do connect the camera to the computer until installation is complete.
  • Page 102 Viewing Pictures on a Computer Exit any applications that may be running and insert the installer CD in a CD-ROM drive. Windows 7/Windows Vista Windows 7/Windows Vista If an AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click SETUP.EXE. A “User Account Control” dialog will then be displayed; click Yes (Windows 7) or Allow (Windows Vista).

  • Page 103: Macintosh: Installing Finepixviewer

    Confi rm that the computer meets the following system requirements: PowerPC or Intel (Core 2 Duo or better) Pre-installed copies of Mac OS X version 10.5–10.6 (visit http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/ OS OS compatibility/ for more information). Mac OS X version 10.7 and later not supported.
  • Page 104 Viewing Pictures on a Computer Mac OS X 10.5 or earlier: Open the “Applications” folder, start Image Capture, and select Preferences… from the Image Capture application menu. The Image Capture preferences dialog will be displayed; choose Other… in the When a camera is connected, open menu, then select FPVBridge in the “Applications/FinePixViewer”...

  • Page 105: Connecting The Camera

    Viewing Pictures on a Computer 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 (P 11). R Windows users may require the Windows CD when starting the software for the fi rst time. Q Loss of power during transfer could result in loss of data or damage to the memory card.
  • Page 106 Viewing Pictures on a Computer Q 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. Q Make sure that the computer does not display a message stating that copying is in progress and that the indi- cator lamp is out before turning the camera off or disconnecting the USB cable (if the number of images cop- ied is very large, the indicator lamp may remain lit after the message has cleared from the computer display).

  • Page 107: Printing Pictures Via Usb

    Printing Pictures via USB Printing Pictures via USB If the printer supports PictBridge, the camera can be connected directly to the printer and pictures can be printed without fi rst being copied to a computer. Note that depending on the printer, not all the functions described below may be supported.

  • Page 108: Printing The Dpof Print Order

    Printing Pictures via USB Printing the DPOF Print Order Printing the DPOF Print Order Printing the Date of Recording Printing the Date of Recording To print the print order created with K PRINT To print the date of recording on pictures, press ORDER (DPOF) in the playback menu (P 81): DISP/BACK in the PictBridge display and select PRINT WITH DATE...

  • Page 109: Creating A Dpof Print Order

    Printing Pictures via USB Creating a DPOF Print Order Creating a DPOF Print Order During Printing During Printing The K PRINT ORDER (DPOF) option in the play- The message shown at right is PRINTING back menu can be used to create a digital “print displayed during printing.

  • Page 110: With Date S/ Without Date

    Printing Pictures via USB ■ WITH DATE s/ WITHOUT DATE Repeat steps 1–2 to complete the To modify the DPOF print order, select K PRINT print order. Press MENU/OK to save ORDER (DPOF) in the playback menu and press the print order when settings are the selector up or down to highlight WITH complete, or DISP/BACK to exit with- DATE s or WITHOUT DATE.

  • Page 111: Reset All

    Printing Pictures via USB ■ RESET ALL R Print orders can contain a maximum of 999 pictures. R If a memory card is inserted To cancel the current print RESET DPOF OK? RESET DPOF OK? containing a print order cre- order, select RESET ALL for ated by another camera, the K PRINT ORDER (DPOF).

  • Page 112: Viewing Pictures On Tv

    Viewing Pictures on TV Viewing Pictures on TV To show pictures to a group, connect the camera to a TV using an HDMI cable (available separately from third-party suppliers; note that the TV can only be used for playback, not shooting). Turn the camera off .

  • Page 113: Technical Notes Optional Accessories

    The camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other manufacturers. Accessories from FUJIFILM Accessories from FUJIFILM The following optional accessories are available from FUJIFILM. For the latest information on the accesso- ries available in your region, check with your local FUJIFILM representative or visit http://www.fujifilm.com/ products/digital_cameras/index.html.
  • Page 114 XF60mmF2.4 R Macro: F=60 mm, maximum aperture f/2.4. Mount Adapters Mount Adapters FUJIFILM M MOUNT ADAPTER: Allows the camera to be used with a wide selection of M-mount lenses. Protector Filters Protector Filters PRF-52: Protector fi lter (diameter 52 mm).
  • Page 115 Optional Accessories Shoe-mounted fl ash units Shoe-mounted fl ash units EF-20: This clip-on fl ash unit (powered by two AA batteries) has a Guide Number of 20/65 (ISO 100, m/ft.) and supports TTL fl ash control. The fl ash head can be rotated upwards 90° for bounce lighting. EF-42: This clip-on fl ash unit (powered by four AA batteries) has a Guide Number of 42/137 (ISO 100, m/ft.) and supports TTL fl ash control and auto power zoom in the range 24–105 mm (35 mm format equivalent).

  • Page 116: Connecting The Camera To Other Devices

    ■ ■ M Mount Adapter M Mount Adapter ■ ■ Computer Related Computer Related FUJIFILM M MOUNT ADAPTER USB cable (supplied) ■ ■ Audio/Visual Audio/Visual † HDMI cable Computer † * Available separately from FUJIFILM. HDTV † † Available separately from third-party suppliers.

  • Page 117: Caring For The Camera

    Caring for the Camera Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of the product, observe the following precautions. ■ Water and Sand Storage and Use Storage and Use If the camera will not be used for an extended pe- Exposure to water and sand can also damage the riod, remove the battery and memory card.

  • Page 118: Cleaning The Image Sensor

    Cleaning the Image Sensor Cleaning the Image Sensor Multiple photographs marred by spots or blotches in identical locations may indicate the presence of dust on the camera image sensor. Clean the sensor using the V SENSOR CLEANING option in the setup menu ( 85);...

  • Page 119: Troubleshooting

    : The battery has reached the end of its charging life. Purchase a new charge. charge. battery. If the battery still fails to charge, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. battery. If the battery still fails to charge, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. ■ ■ Menus and Displays...
  • Page 120 Problems and Solutions ■ ■ Shooting Shooting Problem Problem Solution Solution • • The memory card is full The memory card is full: Insert a new memory card or delete pictures ( : Insert a new memory card or delete pictures (P P 11, 26).
  • Page 121 Problems and Solutions Problem Problem Solution Solution P 115). • • The subject is not in range of the fl ash The subject is not in range of the fl ash: Position the subject in range of the fl ash ( : Position the subject in range of the fl...
  • Page 122 The camera does not func- Remove and reinsert the battery ( Remove and reinsert the battery (P P 11, 13). If the problem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. 11, 13). If the problem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. tion as expected.

  • Page 123: Warning Messages And Displays

    TURN OFF THE CAMERA Camera malfunction. Turn the camera off and then on again. If the message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer. Camera malfunction. Turn the camera off and then on again. If the message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer.
  • Page 124 P 14). 14). • • Camera malfunction Camera malfunction: Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. : Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. P 26) or insert a memory card with The memory card is full and pictures can not be recorded. Delete pictures ( The memory card is full and pictures can not be recorded.
  • Page 125 Warning Messages and Display Warning Warning Description Description P 78). An attempt was made to delete or rotate to a protected picture. Remove protection and try again ( An attempt was made to delete or rotate to a protected picture. Remove protection and try again (P 78).

  • Page 126: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Glossary Glossary Exif Print: A standard for storing information with pictures for optimal color reproduction during printing. HDMI (High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface): An interface standard for the transmission of images and sound that adds audio input to the DVI interface used to connect computers to displays. JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group): A compressed fi le format for color images.

  • Page 127: Memory Card Capacity

    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 128: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations Specifi cations System Model Model FUJIFILM X-E1 FUJIFILM X-E1 digital camera digital camera Eff ective pixels Eff ective pixels 16.3 million 16.3 million Image sensor Image sensor 23.6 mm × 15.6 mm (APS-C format) CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) image sensor with 23.6 mm ×...
  • Page 129 Specifi cations System Continuous Continuous Approximately 6 or 3 fps Approximately 6 or 3 fps Focus Focus • • Mode Mode: Single or continuous AF; manual focus with focus ring : Single or continuous AF; manual focus with focus ring •...
  • Page 130 Specifi cations Power supply/other Power supply Power supply NP-W126 rechargeable battery NP-W126 rechargeable battery Battery life Battery life (approximate (approximate Battery type Battery type Approximate number of frames Approximate number of frames number of frames that can number of frames that can NP-W126 NP-W126 (type supplied with camera) (type supplied with camera)
  • Page 131 Specifi cations NP-W126 rechargeable battery Nominal voltage Nominal voltage 7.2 V DC 7.2 V DC Nominal capacity Nominal capacity 1,260 mAh 1,260 mAh Operating temperature Operating temperature 0 °C to +40 °C/+32 °F to +104 °F 0 °C to +40 °C/+32 °F to +104 °F Dimensions Dimensions (W ×...
  • Page 132 • Specifi cations subject to change without notice; for the latest information, visit http://www.fujifilm.com/products/ digital_cameras/index.html. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this manual. • Although the viewfi nder and LCD monitor are manufactured using advanced high-precision technology, small bright points and anomalous colors may appear, particularly in the vicinity of text.

  • Page 133: Restrictions On Camera Settings

    Restrictions on Camera Settings Restrictions on Camera Settings The options available in each shooting mode are listed below. Option Option M M n Option Option M M n ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔...
  • Page 134 Restrictions on Camera Settings M M n M M n Option Option Option Option ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ u SELECT CUSTOM SETTING FINE FINE SELECT CUSTOM SETTING ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ NORMAL NORMAL ✔...
  • Page 135 Restrictions on Camera Settings 1 1 Fixed at Fixed at OFF OFF. . M M n Option Option Fixed at o o (multi). 2 2 Fixed at (multi). ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ F AF MODE AF MODE 3 3 Continuous AF is used when...
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