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FujiFilm FINEPIX HS28EXR Owner's Manual

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Owner's
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BeforeYouBegin
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Basic PhotographyandPlayback
Moreon Photography
Moreon Playback
Movies
Connections
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Technical Notes
Troubleshooting
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  • Page 1 Manual Basic PhotographyandPlayback Thank you for your purchase of this Moreon Photography product. This manual describes how to use your FUJIFILM digital camera and Moreon Playback the supplied software. Be sure that you have read and understood its contents Movies and the warnings in "For Your Safety"...
  • Page 2 For Your Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY I NSTRUCTIONS • Read Instructions: All the safety and not defeat the safety purpose of the This video product should never be appliance operating instructions should polarized plt_g placed near or over a radiator or heat cart corn bination...
  • Page 3 Power Lines: An o utside antenna tern s hould not be located inthe vicinity of o verhead power lines or service technician used from the wall outlet before clean this video product yourself as open other electric light or p ower circuits, replacement parts specified...
  • Page 4 • If the cord isdamaged, contact youl FUJIFILM dealer Donot placethe cameraon anunstablesurface, This can cause the camera to fall or tip over and cause iniury If a problemarises,turn the cameraoff, removethe battery, disconnect a ndI unplugtheACp..
  • Page 5 For' 'Rxt' .f£'_ y Do not heat, change or take apart the battery. Do not drop or subject the bat- Keep out ofthe reach of small children. This product could cause in july in the hands of a child tory to impacts. Do not store the battery with metallic products.
  • Page 6 For' 'Rxt' .f£'_ y • Battery Life • Dispose of used battery promptly, Power Supply and Battery If you are using a heating pad, take normal temperatures, • Do not drop the battery or other Confirm your battery type before read I care not to place the battery wise subject it to strong impacts...
  • Page 7 "memory" suffer from the prob for which they can be used may be • Turn off the FUJIFILM Digital cam the batteries by placing them shortened as a result lem of only providing power...
  • Page 8 PAL: Phase Alternation by Line, a humming This is normal. tected under copyright laws is only marks of FUJIFILM Corporation, color television system • If used near a radio, the AC power permissible within the restrictions typefaces included...
  • Page 9 • You are cautioned that any changes or modifications In Countries Outside the European Union, Norway, Iceland and NOTICES not expressly approved in this manual could void liechtenstein: If you wish to discard this product, indud To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose...
  • Page 10 About This Manual Before using the camera, read this manual and the warnings on pages ii-ix. For information on specific topics, consult the sources below. The"Table ofContents" gives an overview of the Having a specific problem with the camera? entire manual.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents For Your Safety .................ii More on Photography IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........ii Shooting Mode ................22 Safety Notes ..................iv (EX'_ AUTO/E.X"_ Priority) ........23 About This Manual ................x I_ AUTO ..................24 Adv. ADVANCED ................24 Before Begin SPI/SP2: SCENE POSITION ............28 Introduction ..................1 MOTION...
  • Page 12 Movies Face Recognition ..............55 Adding New Faces ...............55 Recording Movies ................67 Viewing, Editing, and Deleting Existing Data ....56 Movie Frame Size .................68 Adding Faces Automatically ............56 Viewing Movies ................ 6 9 More on Playback Connections Playback Options ................58 Viewing Pictures on TV ...............70 Continuous Shooting...
  • Page 13 Using the Menus: Playback Mode ..........91 M_IlUS Using the Playback Menu ............91 Using the Menus: Shooting Mode ......... 8 4 Playback Menu Options .............91 Using the Shooting Menu ............8 4 PHOTOBOOK ASSIST ............91 Shooting Menu Options ............8 4 ERASE ..................91 MODE ................
  • Page 14 SHUTTER VOLUME ..............101 Technical Notes SHUTTER SOUND ..............101 Optional Accessories ..............107 PLAYBACK VOLUME ............1 02 Accessories from FUJIFILM ............ 108 LCD BRIGHTNESS ..............102 Caring for the Camera ..............109 MONITOR SUNLIGHT MODE ..........102 Troubleshooting EVF/LCD MODE ..............102 AUTO POWER OFF ...............102...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    Introduction Symbols and Conventions The following symbols are used in this manual: [_ :This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. _-: Points to note when using the camera. :Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. _: Other pages in this manual on which related information may be found.

  • Page 16: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item. Command dial ......32, 33, 34 Terminal cover ......70, 72, 82 Memory card slot cover ....... 12 Mode did ............(continuous shooting)button ....
  • Page 17 Monitor ............. WB (whitebalance)button ......Tripod mount (image search)button ......Battery-chamber latch ......Electronic viewfinder ......Battery-chamber cover ......Eye sensor ............Diopter adjustment control ....EVF/LCD (displayselecti0n) b utton ....4 Indicator ]amp ..........• (movierecord)button ......ISO (sensitivity) button ........

  • Page 18: Shooting Menu Options

    ..TheElectronic Viewfinder ( EVF) Tile electronic viewfinder provides tile same information as the monitor, and carl be used when bright lig hting conditions maketile display in tile monitor difficult to see. PressEVF/LCD button to select from tile auto switch, monitor, or electric view finder mode.

  • Page 19: Camera Displays

    Camera Displays The following indicators may appear during shooting and playback. The indicators displayed vary with camera settings. I ShooHng Shooting mode ......... Film simulation .......... Manual focus indicator ......White balance ..........Intelligent Face Detection Battery level ..........indicator ............

  • Page 20: [] Film Simulation

    n f,o&% :_fon • Playback Playback mode indicator .... 2 1, 58 Dynamic range .......... mode ..........Intelligent Face Detection indicator ..........54, 88 Portrait enhancer ........1oo-ooool o' Red-eye removal indicator ....93 Mark for upload to ........Pro focus mode, Photobook assist ........
  • Page 21 %_ H d ngandViewing Indicators Press DISP/BACK to cycle through shooting and playback indicators as follows: • Shooting: Indicators displayed/indicators hidden/best framing/HD framing/histogram _ Histograms Histograms show the distribution of tones in the im- age. Brightness is shown by the horizontal axis, the number of pixels by the vertical axis.

  • Page 22: Attaching Accessories

    Attaching Accessories iiiiiiil The Strap The Lens Cap Attach the lenscap as shown. Attach the strap to the two strap eyelets as shown below. To avoid losing the lens cap, pass the supplied string through the eyelet (0) and secure the lens cap to the strap ((_)).

  • Page 23: Inserting The Batteries

    Inserting the Batteries The camera takes four AA alkaline, lithium, or re- • Do not open the battery-chamber cover when chargeable Ni-MH batteries. A set of four alkaline the camera is on. Failure to observe tills pre- batteries is supplied with the camera. Insert the caution could result in damage to image files or batteries in the camera as described below.
  • Page 24 Inserting the Batt_<y 2 Insert the batteries. • Insert the batteries in the correct orientation. Insert the batteries in the •Neverusebatteries withped- Ba_terycasing orientation shown by the in# or dama#ed rosin# or mix "+" and "-" marks inside old andnewbatteries, b atter- the battery chamber.
  • Page 25 k_se_inqd_e _f_r;tte';y 3 Close the battery-chamber cover. Choosing theBatteryType Close the battery-cham- After replacing the batteries ber cover and slide it in with batteries of a different until the latch clicks into type, select the battery type using tile [] BATTERY TYPE place.

  • Page 26: Inserting A Memory Card

    Inserting a Memory Card Although the camera can store pictures in inter- • Be surecard is in the correct orientation; do not nal memory, optional SD, SDHC and SDXC mem- insert at an angle or use force. If the memory ory cards (sold separately) can be used to store card is not correctly inserted or no memory additional...
  • Page 27 _ Re movingMernory Ca rds 3 Close the memory card slot cover..After confirming that the cam- era is off, press the card in and then release it slowly. The card carl now be removed by hand. • Tile memory card may spring out if you remove your f inger immediately after p ushing the card in.
  • Page 28 • miniSD or microSD adapters that are larger or smaller • CompatibleMemoryCords than tile standard dimensions of an SD/SDHC/SDXC FUJIFILM and SanDisk SD, SDHC, and SDXC mem- card may not eject normally; if the card does not ory cards have been approved for use in the cam- eject, take tile camera to an authorized service repre- era.

  • Page 29: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera on and Off Rotate the ON/OFF switch to ON to turn the camera BatteryLevel Battery level is shown asfollows: Indicator Description NO ICON Batteriesare partially discharged. (red) Batteries are low. Replace as soon as possible. (blinks red) Batteries are exhausted. Turn camera _"_'_ off and rep ace batteries.

  • Page 30: Basic Setup

    Basic Setup A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Set up the camera as described below (for information on resetting the clock or changing languages, see page 99). Highlight a language and press MENU/OK. a_ILANG.

  • Page 31: Basic Photography And Playback Taking Pictures In _ (Ex'-_ Auto) Mode

    iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii mmmmmmmm mmmmmmmm mmmmmmmm mmmmmmmm Taking Pictures in _ (F_X"R AUTO) Mode mmmmmmmm mmmmmmmm mmmmmmmm mmmmmmmm mmmmmmmm mmmmmmmm This section describes how to take pictures in _ AUTO) mode. mmmmmmmm mmmmmmmm mmmmmmmm mmmmmmmm mmmmmmmm mmmmmmmm mmmmmmmm mmmmmmmm 1 Selecta mode. mmmmmmmm mmmmmmmm mmmmmmmm...
  • Page 32 7b, k inq Pictu_e_ n _7_ ( AU70) /_,4ode _ 2 Frame the picture. Use the zoom ring frame the picture in the display. The zoom indica- tor appears. IZoom indicdJ:or 1 Focus L ock Usefocus lock (_ 36)to focus on subjects that are not in the focus frame.
  • Page 33 7i'kin_ Pi: _/'e'_, in _._,,,., ( AlTO) A/lode %. ]'he Shutter Button 3 Focus. Tile shutter button has two positions. Pressing tile Press the shutter button halfway shutter button halfway (O) sets focus and exposure; to focus. to shoot, press the shutter button the rest of the way down ((_)).
  • Page 34 %, Silent Mode %, The IndicatorLamp lil s_tuations inwhich c amera sounds orlights m ay be' ... unwelcome, hold tile DISP/BACK b utton down until ;_ is displayed. /ndic_:or/_m The indicator lamp s hows camera status as follows: Indicator lamp ..

  • Page 35: Viewing Pictures

    Viewing Pictures Pictures can be viewed in the monitor. When taking important photographs, take a test shot and check the results. Deleting Pictures 1 Press the [] button, To delete pictures, press the d button. A menu deletion options will be displayed (_ 61). The most recent picture will be displayed in the monitor.

  • Page 36: Shooting Mode

    Shooting Mode Choose a shooting mode according to the scene or type of subject. choose a shooting mode, rotate the mode dial to the desired setting. The following modes are available: P, S, A, M: Select for full control over camera settings, including aperture (M and A) and/or...

  • Page 37: (Ex'_ Auto/E.x"_ Priority)

    .f_hooting Mode (EX--_ A UTO/F_X-R Priority) Optimize settings for your current subject or improve clarity, reduce noise, or enhance dynamic range. Rotate the mode dial to _ and choose one of the following modes in the shooting menu. • _ (EX'R AUTO) The camera automatically selects the scene and _ mode according to shooting conditions.

  • Page 38: I_ Auto

    .f;hootim_Mode %,AdvancedAnt Blur • F-X"-_l_riority When @ is displayed, tile camera will take a seriesof Select this mode to manually choose from the fol- exposures and combine them to form a single image, lowing _ modes: reducing "noise" (mottling) and blur. , .
  • Page 39 .f;hootin_ Mode • FF._PROFOCU$ • FF_PROLOW-LIGHT Each time the shutter button The camera takes up to three shots each time the shutter is pressed, the camera makes button is pressed, softening four exposures and combines the background to emphasize them into a single photograph. Use to reduce noise and blur the main subject.
  • Page 40 .f_hooting Mode • [] MULTIPLEEXPOSURE • _u INDIVID. S HUTTER 3D Create a photograph that combines two expo- Take two shots from different angles to create a sures. 3D image. 1 Take the first shot. 1 To choose order which the pictures are tak- en, press the selector right Press MENU/OK The first shot will be shown su- to display the current order...
  • Page 41 Shooting A4od_* 3 The first shot will be shown superimposed ii" the view through the lens. Using it as a guide, Thecamera displays images in 2D. Pressthe selector frame the second shot and press the shutter down to toggle between tile first and second shots. ii"...

  • Page 42: Spi/Sp2: Scene Position

    .f_hooting Mode SP1/SP2: SCENE POSITION The camera offers a choice of "scenes," each adapted to particular shooting conditions a specific type of subject. Use the [] SCENE POSITION option in the shooting menu to choose the scene assigned to the SP1/SP2 position on the mode dial. Scene Description o_ NATURAL &...
  • Page 43 DOG/_I_ Tile camera focuses or] the faces of dogs or cats that are facing the camera, and the self-timer menu offers a @. AUTO RELEASE option that releasesthe shutter automatically when a pet is detected (_ 41). During play- back, image search (_ 63)carl be usedto search for pictures taken in either mode. Although camera carl detect marly different breeds of dogs and cats, results may vary with tile breed and shoot- ing conditions.

  • Page 44: Motion Panorama 360

    .Shooting Mode MOTION PANORAMA 5 Pan the camera in the direction shown by the arrow. Shooting ends Follow an on-screen guide automatically when to take photos that will progress bar is full and the automatically be joined panorama is complete. form a panorama.
  • Page 45 .%ooting Mode* • Panoramas are created from multiple frames. Tile Choose @ for seamless360 ° panoramas that carl be camera may in some cases record a greater or lesser played back in a loop (_ 66). angle than selected or be unable to stitch the frames together perfectly.

  • Page 46: P: Program Ae

    .%ooting Mode* P: PROGRAM ®_ Program Shift Rotate the cornrnand dial to choose the desired com- In this mode, the camera sets exposure bination of shutter speed and aperture. The default automatically. Ifdesired, you can choose values car] be restored by raising the flash or turning different combinations of shutter speed the camera off] Program shift is only available if the...

  • Page 47: S: Shutter Priority Ae

    5hooting Mode S: SHUTTER PRIORITY A: APERTURE PRIORITY Choose the shutter speed using the Choose the aperture using the com- command dial, while the camera ad- mand dial, while the camera adjusts justs aperture for optimal exposure. shutter speed for optimal exposure. rterspeed I •...

  • Page 48: M: Manual

    .%ooting Mode* M: MANUAL TheExposure Indicator In this mode, you choose both shutter Tile amount tile picture will be under- or over-ex- speed and aperture. If desired, expo- posed at current settings is shown by tile exposure sure can be altered from the value sug- gested by the camera.

  • Page 49: C: Custom Mode

    .%o,',_ inq ;,/?',_de C: CUSTOM MODE Menu/settin( Settings saved ISO, [] IMAGE SIZE, [] IMAGE QUAL- In P,S, A, M and all _ modes ex- ITY, [] DYNAMIC RANGE, [] FILM SIMULA- cept E_,_-_, the E_ICUSTOM SET option TION, [] WB SHIFT, [] COLOR, [] TONE,...

  • Page 50: Focus Lock

    Focus Lock To compose photographs with off-center subjects: Position the subject in the focus frame, %* Autofocus Although the camera boasts ahigh-precision autofo- Focus. cus system, it may be unable to focus the subjects Press the shutter button listed below. If the camera is unable to focus using halfway to set focus and autofocus, use focus lock to focus on another subject...

  • Page 51: The Ae/Aflock Button

    The AE/AF LOCK Button The AE/AF LOCK button can be used to lock exposure or focus. Locking Exposure Recompose the picture. Keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, 1 Meter exposure, Position the subject in the focus frame and recompose the picture. press the AE/AFLOCK button to meter expo- sure.

  • Page 52: Macro And Super Macro Modes (Close-Ups)

    Macro and Super Macro Modes (Close-ups) For close-ups, press the selector left (_) to choose from the macro options shown below. dhoosefrom _ _rn_cmmode), _ (superrn_cro mode),or OFF _m_cromode off) When macro mode is in effect, the camera focuses on subjects near the center of the frame. Use the zoom ring to compose pictures.

  • Page 53: Using The Flash (Super-Intelligent Flash)

    Using the Flash (Super-Intelligent Flash) When the flash is used, the camera's Super-Intelligent Flash system instantly analyzes the scene based on such factors as the brightness of the subject, its position in the frame, and its distance from the camera. Flash output and sensitivity are adjusted to ensure that the main subject is correctly exposed while preserving the effects of ambient background lighting, even in dimly-lit indoor scenes.
  • Page 54 LA_in_ the Fk" _#_(S_ p f h_ elli_ent H_";h) Theflashmayfireseveral t imeswith eachshot. Do not movethe camerauntil shootingiscomplete. •Tile peripheral part of an image may be dark when using tile flash. • Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows in photos taken with tile flash. %_ Red-EyeRemova When Intelligent...

  • Page 55: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-Timer To use the self-timer, press the selector down (_) and choose from the following options: Description Option Self-timer off. _ (OFF) Tile shutter is released automatically when the camera detects the face of a cat or dog C._ (AUTO RELEASE) (_ 29).
  • Page 56 Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) Capture motion or automatically vary selected settings over a series of pictures. Pressthe _ button and choose • Focusand exposure are determined by the first frame from the following options: in each series. The flash turns off automatically; the previously-selected flash mode is restored when con- tinuous shooting is turned off] OFF:OFF...
  • Page 57 • _TOPn • _ BESTFRAME CAPTURE The camera takes photographs while the shutter The camera takes a series of pictures, starting button is pressed. To choose the frame rate: before and ending after the shutter button pressed. To choose the frame rate and number 1 Pressthe selector right ..
  • Page 58 Highlight number 5 Take photographs. The camera begins record- shots and press the selec- ing while the shutter button is pressed half- tor right. Press the selector way, and completes the burst when the shut- up or down to choose the ter button is pressed all the way down.
  • Page 59 • _ AEBKT • [] DYNAMICRANGEBKT Each time the shutter button is pressed, the Each time the shutter button is pressed, the cam- era takes three shots at different DYNAMIC camera takes three shots: one using the metered value for exposure, the second overexposed RANGE settings (_ 86): I 100% for the first,...

  • Page 60: [] Exposure Compensation

    Exposure Compensation Use exposure compensation when photographing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast subjects. Press the [] button to display The effect is visible in the display. Press the [] exposure indicator button again to select. rotate the command dial to choose a value.

  • Page 61: Metering

    Metering To choose how the camera meters exposure, press the AE button and then choose from the following options. Option Description E®q Automatic scene recognition is used to adjust exposure for a wide range of shooting conditions. (MULTI) The camera meters lighting conditions at the center of the frame. Recommended when the back- (SPOT) ground is much brighter or darker than tile main subject.

  • Page 62: Focus Mode

    Focus Mode To choose how the camera focuses, during still photography and movie recording press the AFC-S-M button and then choose from the following options. Mode Description Focus locks while the shutter button is pressed halfway. Choose for stationary subjects. (SINGLE AF) Tile camera continually adjusts focus to reflect changes in the distance to the subject even when the shutter button is not pressed halfway (note that this increasestile drain on the...
  • Page 63 Focus A,'/ode ,,It'- • Useof a tripod is recommended. Focus may be affected if the camera moves. • If ON is selected for I1 FOCUSCHECK in the setup menu (_ 104),the whole image will be magnified to assist focus when the focus ring is rotated. •...

  • Page 64: Autofocus Mode

    Autofocus Mode To choose how the camera selects the focus area • [] (AREA):The focus position when !_ is selected for focus mode (_ 48), press the AFbutton and rotate the command dial. Note pressing selector can be chosen manually {._, i]_._- that regardless of the option selected, the cam- down, left, or right and press- _Focus...

  • Page 65: Sensitivity

    Sensitivity To adjust the camera's sensitivity to light, press the ISObutton and choose from the options below. so _ Higher values carl reduce blur; note, however, that mottling may appear in pictures taker] at high sensitivities. 12800 Bright Scene Dark Less noticeable ..

  • Page 66: White Balance

    White Balance For natural colors, press the WBbutton and choose ®@ =O.: C ustomWhite Balance ............Choose toad;ust white balance forunusual light- a setting that matches the light source. ing conditions. White balance measurement options will be displayed; frame a white object so that it fills the LCD monitor and press the shutter button all the way down to measure white balance.

  • Page 67: The Fn Button

    The Fn Button The role played bythe Fnbutton can be selected using the [] Fn BUTTON option in the setup menu (_ 102). The following options are available: IMAGESIZE(_ 85)/IMAGEQUALITY(_ 85)/DYNAMICRANGE(_86)/FILMSIMULATION Fn bu_:on (_ 86)/FACEDETECTION(_ 88)/FACERECOGNITION 88)/INTELLIGENTDIGITALZOOM (_ 87)/MOVIEMODE (_ The [] Fn BUTTON menu carl also be displayed by pressing and holding the Fnbutton.

  • Page 68: [] Intelligent Face Detection

    Intelligent Face Detection Intelligent Face Detection allows the camera to automatically detect human faces and set focus and exposure for a face anywhere in the frame for shots that emphasize portrait subjects. Choose for group portraits (in horizontal or vertical orientations) to prevent the camera from focusing on the background. To use Intelligent Face Detec- intelligent Face Detection tion, press MENU/OK to display...

  • Page 69: [] Face Recognition

    Face Recognition The camera can store information on the face Enter face recognition data. personal details (name, relationship, Press MENU/OKto display face recognition birth date) of portrait subjects and assign these data and enter the following information: subjects priority for Intelligent Face Detection or •...

  • Page 70: Viewing,Editing,And Deletingexistingdata

    Viewing,Editing,and DeletingExistingData Adding Faces Automaticall£ Follow the steps below to view, edit, or delete To automatically add frequently-photographed face recognition data. subjects to the face recognition database, select ON for AUTO REGISTRATION in the face recog- Select VIEW & EDIT for [] FACE RECOG- nition menu.
  • Page 71 /::a e _Re_coqntion %Fa(e Re(ognition Tile camera carl store up to eight faces. If you attempt to add a ninth face, a confirmation dialog will be dis- played; use VIEW & EDIT to make room for new faces by deleting existing data. When Intelligent FaceDetection (_ 54)ison and the frame contains multiple subjects from tile face recog nition database, the camera displays tile name of tile subject that will be used to set focus and exposure (tile subject,, shown by the green frame).

  • Page 72: Playback Options

    Playback Options iiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiii Continuous Shooting To view the most recent picture in the monitor, iiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiii press the [] button. iiiiiiiiiii In the case of pictures taken in continuous shoot- iiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiii ing mode, only the first frame of each series will iiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiii...

  • Page 73: Playback Zoom

    Pk<yb_ k Option_ Pictures taken with Intelligent FaceDetection (_ 54) Press _ to zoom in on pictures displayed in sin- are indicated by a _ icon. Presstile _ button to gle-frame playback; Q to zoom out. When the zoom in on tile subject selected with Intelligent Face picture is zoomed in, the selector can be used to Detection.

  • Page 74: Multi-Frame

    PMyb_ck ©p ion_ Multi-Frame Playback To change the number of images displayed, press Use the selector to highlight images and press Q in single-frame view. 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 75: [] Deleting Pictures

    Deleting Pictures To delete individual pictures, multiple selected pictures, or all pictures, press MENU/OK, select [] ERASE (_ 91),and choose from the options be- low. Note that deleted pictures can not be recovered. Copy important pictures to a computer or other storage device before proceeding. Option Description Press tile selector...

  • Page 76: Viewing Photo Information

    Viewing Photo Information Photo information can be viewed by pressing inf0 button. • Usethe command dial to view other images. • The active focus point is shown by a"+-"icon. Press the • button to zoom in the focus point. Press DISP/ BACK or MENU/OK to return to full- frame playback.

  • Page 77: Image Search

    Image Search Search for images by various criteria. 1 Pressthe _ button during playback. 3 Select a search condition. Only pictures that match the search condition will be displayed. To delete or protect selected pictures or to view the selected pictures in a slide show, press MENU/OK and choose from the following options:...

  • Page 78: Photobook

    PhotoBook Assist Create books from your favorite photos. Creating a PhotoBook Scroll through the images and press the selec- Select [] PHOTOBOOK ASSIST in the play- back menu. tor up to select or deselect the current image for inclusion in the book. To displaythe current Highlight NEW BOOK.

  • Page 79: Viewing Photobooks

    PressMENU/OK. T he new bookwill Viewing PhotoBooks added to the list in the photobook Highlight a book in the photobook assist menu assist menu. and press MENU/OK to display the book, then press the selector left and right to scroll through •...

  • Page 80: Viewing Panoramas

    Viewing Panoramas If you press the selector down when a panorama is displayed full frame, the camera will play back the picture from left to right or from bottom to top. The following operations can be performed during playback: Description Operation Button Start/pause...

  • Page 81: Recording Movies

    Recording Movies Press • to shoot a movie. During recording, the following indicators will be displayed and sound will be recorded via the built-in microphone (be careful not to cover the microphone during recording). RECicon I'__ Number of pho:os :h_: I can be :dkenduring IIr_c°rding j I-Timerem_ining...

  • Page 82: Movie Frame Size

    Re(of'cling Moves Movie Frame Size Presstile shutter button to take a photograph during Before recording, select a frame size using the recording. MOVIE MODE option in the shooting menu (_ 88). • Seepage 88 for information on choosing how photo- Option Description graphs are recorded.

  • Page 83: Viewing Movies

    [] Viewing Movies During playback (_ 58),movies are displayed in the monitor as Pressthe selectorleft or right to shown at right. The following adjust playback speed. Speed is shown by tile number of arrows operations can be performed (_- or _). while a movie is displayed: Operation Description...

  • Page 84: Viewing Pictures On Tv

    Viewing Pictures on TV Connect the camera to a TV to show pictures to a group. 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Connect the camera using the supplied A/V cable or an HDMI cable available from third party sup- pliers. Connec_ white plug Inser_ in_o A/V _oaudio-in jack...
  • Page 85 3 Tune thetelevision tothevideo orHDMI input c hannel. See thedocumentation supplied w iththe television fordetails. 4 Turn thecamera onand press t he[] button. T he camera monitor turns offandpictures and mov- iesareplayed back ontheTV.Notethatthecamera volume controls h ave noeffect o nsounds played o ntheTV;...

  • Page 86: Connecting The Camera

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

  • Page 87: Printing The Dpof Print Order

    in_ P: _re_f,vk U.S_ %. Printing the DateofRecording Printing the DPOF Print Order To print the date of recording on pictures, press DISP/ To print the print order created with [] PRINT BACK in steps 1-2 to display tile PictBridge menu (see ORDER (DPOF) in the playback menu (_ 97): "Printing the DPOFPrint Order,"...
  • Page 88 PressMENU/OK to start printing. • Pictures carl be printed from internal memory or a % Durng Prnt ng memory card that has been formatted in tile camera• Tile message shown at right • If tile printer does not support date printing, the is displayed during printing.

  • Page 89: Creating A Dpof Print Order

    Pf'h in_ P: _ mf, vk U.S_ Creating a DPOF Print Order The [] PRINT ORDER (DPOF) option in the • WITHDATE [-'_IWITHOUTDATE playback menu can be used to create a digital 1 Select playback mode and press MENU/OK to "print order"...
  • Page 90 in_ P: _re_f,vk U.S_ Press the selector up or down to choose the 6 Repeat steps 4-5 to complete the print order. number of copies (up to 99). To remove a pic- Press MENU/OK to save the print order when set- ture from the order, press the selector down tings are complete, or DISP/BACK to exit without until the number of copies is O.
  • Page 91 Pf'h in_ P: _ mf, vk U.S_ • RESETALL • Remove the memory card to create or modify a print To cancel the current print order for the pictures in internal memory. order, select RESET • Print orders carl contain a maximum of 999 pictures. PRINT ORDER •...

  • Page 92: 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. OONOTconnect the camera to the computer until installation is complete.
  • Page 93 V ewin_ P :t_ t'e_f, on _ d:ompu ef' 2 Start the computer. Log in to an account with administrator privileges before proceeding. Exit any applications that may be running and insert the installer CD in a CD-ROM drive. ®_ W ndows 7/WndowsV sta If an AutoPlay dialog isdisplayed, click SETUP.EXE A "UserAccount Contror' dialog will then be displayed;...

  • Page 94: Macintosh: Installing Finepixviewer

    Vewin_ P :t_ t'_*_f, on _ d:omp_ _;*f , Macintosh: Installing FinePixViewer 1 Confirm that the computer meets the following system requirements: PowerPC or Intel (Core 2 Duo or better) _ Pre-installed versions of Mac OS X version 10.3.9 10.6 (visit http://www.fujifi/m.com/support/digito/comeros/compotitpi/ity/for more information) Mac OS X version...
  • Page 95 Vewin_ P :t_ t'_*_f, on _ d:omp_ _;*f , Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive. Note that you may be unable to remove the CD if Safari is running; if necessary, quit Safari before removing the CD. Store the installer CD in a dry location out of direct sunlight in case you need to re-install the software.

  • Page 96: Connecting The Camera

    Vewin_ P :t_ t'e_f, on _ d:omp_ _;*f , Connecting the Camera 1 If the pictures you wish to copy are stored on a 3 Turn the camera on and follow the on-screen memory card, insert the card into the camera instructions to copy pictures to the computer.
  • Page 97 Vi_'win9 Pictu_,s or} a Comput<;_r Disconnecting theCamera • Ifa memorycarct corltairling a large numberofimages After corlfirming that tile indicator lamp is out, follow tileon-screen nstruct ons toturn t ile camera off a nd is inserted, there may be a delay before the software starts and you may be unable to import or save im- ages.

  • Page 98: Using The Menus: Shooting Mode

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Shooting Menu Options Use the shooting menus to adjust shooting set- tings. Theoptionsavailablevarywith theshoot- Default values are shown in squarebrackets []. ing mode selected. MODE 171. _ UsingtheShootingMenu Choose an option for _ mode (_ 23). PressMENU/OKto displaythe shoot- I'Zl Adv.

  • Page 99: [] Image Size

    {]i<ing the Me/_ i<_[{hootit_g Mode ,El IMAGE SIZE 4: 3] I_1 IMAGE QUALITY [FINE], Choose the image size and 04:3 Choose how much image files are compressed. aspect ratio at which pictures Option Description are recorded. Large pictures .Size Aspectrotio Low compression.

  • Page 100: Dynamic Range

    U_ n_ the Men_ _: Shoo in_ Mode ,_ DYNAMIC RANGE .[AUTO], r?2.FILM SIMULATION [_], Control contrast. Higher values are recommend- Simulate the effects of different types of film, in- ed for scenes that include both sunlight and deep cluding sepia and black-and-white. shade or for increased contrast with such subjects Option Description...

  • Page 101: ,!_ Wb Shi Ft

    Ui<fng the Me/_ iq .[:{hootit_g Mode ,!_ WB SHI FT I--_!INTELLIGENT SHARPNESS [OFF], White balance can be fine-tuned. Adjust the se- Select ON to process photos digitally for sharp, lected color axis (R-Cy=Red-Cyan or B-Ye=Blue- super high-resolution results. Yellow) by+3 to -3 in increments of one. •...

  • Page 102: [] Advanced Anti Blur

    U_ n_ the Men_ _: Shoo in_ Mo&_ !1_ ADVANCED ANTI BLUR [ON], STILL SHOOTING IN MOVIE Select ON to enable advanced anti blur in mode (_ 24). Choose how the camera records photographs taken during movie recording (_ 68), ,R FACE DETECTION Option Description...

  • Page 103: [] Ae Bkt Ev Steps

    Adjust flash brightness. Choose from values be- (@ and ¢_-_ only) modes. tween +% EVand -%EV. The default setting is_+0. • Fujifilm external flash units do not require tills setting. Note that the desired results may not be achieved depending on shooting...

  • Page 104: Custom Set

    U'_ n_ the Men_ s_: S hoo in_ Mod_:_ I_1 CUSTOM SET Save settings for P, S, A, M and all _ modes except _ 35).

  • Page 105: Using The Menus: Playback Mode

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode Using the Playback Menu Playback Menu Options 1 Press the [] button to enter play- .[] PHOTOBOOK ASSIST back mode. Create books from your favorite photos (_ 64). Press MENU/OK to display the play- Im ERASE back menu.

  • Page 106: [] Mark For Upload To

    {A< _' _ theA,_/ m < Pkyb<<:k A/lode l_! MARK FOR UPLOAD TO • RESETALL: DeselectingAIIPictures Choose RESET ALL to deselect all pictures. If the Select pictures for upload to YouTube or Face- number of pictures affected is very large, a mes- book using MyFinePix Studio (Windows only).

  • Page 107: [] Slide Show

    <A< r _ t/'mA// n_< Pkyb<<:k ii/Iod<_ J_] SLIDE SHOW []. RED EYE REMOVAL View pictures in an automated slide show. Choose If the current picture is marked with a r!] icon to the type of show and press MENU/OK to start. indicate that it was taken with Intelligent Face De- Press DISP/BACK at any time during the show to tection, this option can be used to remove red-...

  • Page 108: M Protect

    {A< _' _ t/'mA// n_< Pkyb<<:k ii/Iod<_ m PROTECT !12t. C ROP Protect pictures from accidental deletion. Create a cropped copy of the current picture. 1 Select [] PROTECT in the playback menu. Display the desired picture. Highlight one of the following options Select [] CROP in the playback menu.

  • Page 109: [] Resize

    .l_il RESIZE !_. IMAGE ROTATE Create a small copy of the current picture. Rotate pictures taken in tall orientation so that they are displayed in tall orientation in the LCD 1 Display the desired picture. monitor. 2 Select [] RESIZE in the playback menu. 1 Display the desired picture.

  • Page 110: [] Copy

    LA< _ ' _ tl'mA/Ira< Pkyb<<:k ii,'Iod<_ I_ COPY ,El. VOICE MEMO Copy pictures from internal memory to a memory Add a voice memo to the current photograph. card. Holding the camera at a distance of about 20 cm, face the microphone and press MENU/OK to begin 1 Select [] COPY in the playback menu.

  • Page 111: [] Erase Face Recog

    {A< r _ theA,_l m < Pk" y b<<:k ii/Iode r_ ERASE FACE RECOG. DISP. ASPECT [4:3] Remove face recognition links from the current Choose how High Definition (HD) devices display image. When this option is selected, the camera pictures with an aspect ratio of4:3 (this option is will zoom in on an area in the current picture that available only when an HDMI cable is connected).

  • Page 112: The Setup Menu

    The Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu 1 Display the setup menu. Adjust settings. 1.1 Press MENU/OKto display the 2.1 Press the selector right to acti- menu for the current mode. vate the setup menu. ¢ 1.2Pressthe selector left to high- 2,2Press the selector up or down light a left tab.

  • Page 113: Setup Menu Options

    7_e .%tup Mc_nu Setup_Menu O_ptions Default values are shown in square brackets []. Option Description Switch to the time currently selected HOME !_! DATE/TIME for [] DATE/TIME (see above). Set the camera clock (_ 16). Switch to local time. If this option selected, and the time and date ,[_],...

  • Page 114: [] Reset

    I_ RESET I'_1.IMAGE DISP. Reset all settings except [] DATE/TIME, [] TIME Choose how long pictures are displayed in the DIFFERENCE, [] BACKGROUND COLOR, and LCD monitor after shooting. VIDEO SYSTEM t:o default values. Option Description 3SEC Pictures are displayed for three sec- Highlight RESET and press the selector onds (3 SEC)or 1.5seconds (1.5 SEC).

  • Page 115: [] Frame No

    The Setup Men_ I_tl FRAME NO. [CONT.] • If the frame number reaches 999-9999, the shutter New picturesarestored in im- releasewill be disabled (_ 118). Frdmenumber__ age files named using a four- f • Selecting [] RESET(_ 100) sets [] FRAME NO.

  • Page 116: Playback Volume 1

    I_ PLAYBACK VOLUME !_I_QUICK START MODE [OFF], Allow the camera to restart in a fast manner after Adjust the volume for movie and voice memo playback. turned off (24MIN/10 MIN/OFF). After specified time has passed, the camera will discontinue this !_ LCD BRIGHTNESS .[O] option.

  • Page 117: [] Dual Is Mode

    The Setup Men_ ,D DUAL IS MODE [<Q_/,o_>], ,[]. RED EYE REMOVAL [ON], Choose from the following image stabilization Choose ON to remove red-eye effects caused by options: the flash when shooting with Intelligent Face De- tection. Option' Description Image stabilization on. If + MOTION CONTINUOUS is selected, the camera will adjust Red-eye reduction is performed only when a face is...

  • Page 118: Ae/Af-Lock Mode

    AE/AF-LOCK MODE .1_. FOCUS CHECK [ON], l_Lnl If AE&AF ON WHEN PRESSING isselected, e x- If ON is selected, the image will be magnified posureand/or focus will lock while the AE/AF LOCK the display to assist focus when the focus ring is rotated in manual focus mode (_ 48).

  • Page 119: Autorotate Pb

    The .f_e_p Men_ I_-I AUTOROTATE [ON], .1_.VIDEO SYSTEM Choose a video mode for connection to a TV. Choose ON to automatically rotate "tall" (portrait- orientation) pictures during playback. Option Description Select this mode for connectiorl to _[]_BACKGROUND COLOR video devices in North America, the NTSC Choose a color scheme.

  • Page 120: [] Discharge (Ni-Mh Batteries Only)

    The Setup Men_ r_'_.DATE STAMP [OFF], DISCHARGE (Ni-MH Batteries OnlyJ._ The capacity of rechargeable Ni-MH batteries may Stamp the time and/or date of recording on pho- be temporarily reduced when new, after long pe- tographs as they are taken. riods of disuse, or if they are repeatedly recharged Option Description before being fully discharged.

  • Page 121: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories The camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other manufacturers. • Remote Shutter Release • Audio/Visual A/Vca ble S_dnd_ro' TV _ HDMI c able FINEPIX HS25EXR FINEPIX HS28EXR HDTV _ • Digital viewer ._uppor_s 3D display of pictures _oken...

  • Page 122: Accessories From Fujifilm

    Option#ff Ac_:_ssof, k >s Accessories from FUJIFILM The following optional accessories are available from FUJIFILM. For the latest information on the acces- sories available in your region, check with your local FUJIFILM representative or visit h_tp://www.fujifi/m. com/produc_s/di_ it_l_c_mer_s/index.html. AC-SVX (requires (P-04 D(coupler):Use for extended...

  • Page 123: Caring For The Camera

    Any remaining stains can be removed by wiping ter, motor, transformer, or magnet gently with a piece of FUJIFILM lens-cleaning pa- • in contact with volatile chemicals such as pesti- per to which a small amount of lens-cleaning fluid _"...

  • Page 124: Troubleshooting Problems And Solutions

    Problems and Solutions mmmmmmmmmm ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Power and Battery ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Problem • Solution The batteries are exhausted: insert flesh ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ or fuJJy-cbarged spare batteries (9). ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The batteries are not in the correct orientation: Re-insert the batteries in the correct orientation The battery-chamber cover is not latched: Latch the battery-chamber cover (9).
  • Page 125 Menus and Displays _ HPr°blemHiare Solution ML,:us_n_: :,splays ISdect ENGLISH for [] m_/LANG, (16,99). no_ In Lngusn. Shooting Problem Solution Memory is full: Insert a new memory card or delete pictures 12, 61). Memory is not formatted: Format the memory card or internal memory (100).
  • Page 126 Problem Solution The subject'sface is obscured by sunglasses, a hat, long hair, or other objects: Remove the obstructions. The subject'sface occupiesonly a small area ofthe frame: Change the composition so that the sub- No face is detected, ject's face occupies a larger area of the frame (36).
  • Page 127 Problem Solution A slow shutter speed isselected at high temperatures: This is normal and does not indicated a mal- function. 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. Sounds made by the camera are recorded with...
  • Page 128 (g). The camera does not Temporary camera malfunction: Remove and reinsert the batteries or disconnect and reconnect function as expected. AC power adapter/DC coupler (9). If the problem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. No sound. Turn silent mode off (99).
  • Page 129 Problem Solution Hue or content of display Choose OFF for [] MONITOR SUNLIGHT MODE (4) changes unexpectedly. Time and date stamps are not correct: Set the camera clock (16). Time and date stamps Time and date stamps appear on photographs: Time and date stamps can not be deleted. To prevent stamps appearing on new photographs,...

  • Page 130: Warning Messages And Displays

    If the message is repeated, format the card (100). If the message persists, replace the card. Camera malfunction: Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. PROTECTED CARD The memory card is locked. Unlock the card (12). BUSY The memory card is incorrectly formatted.
  • Page 131 CARDERROR replace the card. Incompatible memory card. Use a compatible card (14). Camera malfunction. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. MEMORYFULL !_ MEMORY FULL The memory card or internal memory is full and pictures can not be recorded or copied. Delete INTERNAL MEMORY ISFULL...
  • Page 132 Warning Description The camera has run out of frame numbers (current frame number is 999-9999). Format the memo- FRAME NO.FULL ry card and select RENEW for [] FRAME NO. Take a picture to reset frame numbering to 100-0001, then select CONTINUOUS for [] FRAME NO, (101).
  • Page 133 NOIMAGE ERROR The voice memo file iscorrupt: The voice memo can not be played back. Camera malfunction: Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. The DPOF print order on the current memory card contains more than 999 images. Copy the DPOF FILE ERROR...

  • Page 134: Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity

    Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the recording time or number of pictures available at different image sizes. All figures are approximate; file size varies with the scene recorded, producing wide variations in the number of files that can be stored. The number of exposures or length remaining may not diminish at an even rate.

  • Page 135: Specifications

    Specifications Model Digital Camera FinePix HS25EXR/HS28EXR Effective pixels 16 million Image sensor V2 dn., EXR CMOS with primary color filter Storage media • Internal memory (approx. 25 MB) • SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards Filesystem Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF), Exif 2.3, and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)
  • Page 136 Metering 256-segment through-thedens (TTL) metering; MULTI, SPOT, AVERAGE Exposure control Programmed AE (with program shift), shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, and manual exposure Exposure compensation 2 EV +2 EV in increments of YsEV (except I _, F__ M, and"{_') Picture stabilization Optical stabilization (image sens0rshift)
  • Page 137 Electronic viewfinder (EVF) 0.2-in./0.5 cm, 200k-dot color LCD viewfinder; frame coverage approx. 97% Monitor 3.0-in./7.6cm, 46Ok-clot color LCD monitor; frame coverage approx. 100% Movies • _ 1920: 1,920x 1,080, 30fps • _ 1280: 1,280x 720, 30 fps • _T_: 640x480 (%A), 30fps •...
  • Page 138 <Tpedf_ : r7ion:_ Powersources • AA alkaline batteries (x4) • AA lithium batteries (x4; available from third-party suppliers) • AA rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries (x4; available from third-party suppliers) • A©SVX AC power adapter and CP-04 DC coupler (sold separately) Battery life (approximate numberofframesthatcanbe Alkaline (type supplied...
  • Page 139 • Specifications subject to change without notice; for the latest information, visit h_:p.¢/www.#ujifilm.corn/produc_s/ digi:d_c_meroSindex.h:rnl. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this manual. • Although the monitor is manufactured using advanced high-precision technology, small bright points and anomalous colors (particularly in tile vicinity of text) may appear.
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