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BL01901-100

DIGITAL CAMERA

Before You Begin
HS50EXR
FINEPIX
First Steps
Owner's Manual
Basic Photography and Playback
Thank you for your purchase of this
product. This manual describes how
More on Photography
to use your FUJIFILM digital camera and
the supplied software. Be sure that you
have read and understood its contents
More on Playback
and the warnings in "For Your Safety"
(P ii) before using the camera.
Movies
Connections
For information on related products, visit our website at
http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html
Menus
Technical Notes
Troubleshooting
Appendix

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    Basic Photography and Playback Thank you for your purchase of this product. This manual describes how More on Photography to use your FUJIFILM digital camera and the supplied software. Be sure that you have read and understood its contents More on Playback and the warnings in “For Your Safety”...

  • Page 2: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read Instructions: All the safety and not defeat the safety purpose of the This video product should never be appliance operating instructions should be polarized plug. placed near or over a radiator or heat and cart com- read before the appliance is oper- register.
  • Page 3 For Your Safety Power Lines: An outside antenna sys- Replacement Parts: When replace- Service Service tem should not be located in the ment parts are required, be sure Cleaning: Unplug this video product Servicing: Do not attempt to service vicinity of overhead power lines or the service technician has used from the wall outlet before clean- this video product yourself as open-...

  • Page 4: Safety Notes

    Circular icons with a diagonal bar tell you that the action indicated is shock. prohibited (“Prohibited”). • If the cord is damaged, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Filled circles with an exclamation mark tell you an action that must be Do not place the camera on an unstable surface.
  • Page 5 Build-up of dust in your camera can cause a fire or electric shock. Keep Memory Cards out of the reach of small children. • Contact your FUJIFILM dealer to request internal cleaning every 2 Because Memory Cards are small, they can be swallowed by children.
  • Page 6 For Your Safety ■ Battery Life If you are using a heating pad, take • Dispose of used battery promptly. Power Supply and Battery care not to place the battery di- At normal temperatures, the bat- • Do not drop the battery or other- * Confirm your battery type before read- rectly against the pad.
  • 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 in- lem of only providing power for a shortened as a result.
  • Page 8 Card containing images or data pro- xD-Picture Card and E are trade- tected under copyright laws is only IMPORTANT NOTICE: Read Before marks of FUJIFILM Corporation. The Before Using the Camera permissible within the restrictions Using the Software typefaces included herein are solely •...
  • Page 9 Notes on the Grant: To comply with Part 15 of the FCC Please read the “Safety Notes” and make sure you un- Rules, this product must be used with a Fujifilm-spec- derstand them before using the camera. ified ferrite-core A/V cable, USB cable, and DC supply Perchlorate Material—special handling may apply.

  • Page 10: About This Manual

    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. ✔ ✔ Table of Contents ✔ ✔ Troubleshooting ..........P P xi xi ..........P P 106 Table of Contents ..........

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents For Your Safety ................. ii More on Photography More on Photography IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........ii Shooting Mode ................23 Safety Notes ..................iv O (E AUTO/E Priority) ........24 About This Manual ................x B AUTO ..................25 Adv. ADVANCED ................25 Before You Begin Before You Begin SP1/SP2: SCENE POSITION ............28...
  • Page 12 Table of Contents More on Playback More on Playback Movies Movies Playback Options ................53 Recording Movies ................62 Continuous Shooting ..............53 Movie Frame Size .................64 I Favorites: Rating Pictures ............53 Using an External Microphone ..........64 Playback Zoom ................54 a Viewing Movies ................65 Multi-Frame Playback ..............55 Connections Connections...
  • Page 13 Table of Contents Menus Menus Using the Menus: Playback Mode ..........87 Using the Playback Menu............87 Using the Menus: Shooting Mode .........79 Playback Menu Options .............87 Using the Shooting Menu ............79 X PHOTOBOOK ASSIST ............87 Shooting Menu Options ............79 b IMAGE SEARCH ...............87 A E MODE ................79 x ERASE ..................87 A Adv.
  • Page 14 AE/AF-LOCK MODE ...............99 Technical Notes Technical Notes v AE/AF-LOCK BUTTON ............99 Optional Accessories ..............103 t SAVE DATA SET-UP ............. 100 Accessories from FUJIFILM ............ 104 S CUSTOM RESET ..............101 Caring for the Camera .............. 105 b Eye-Fi TRANSFER ..............101 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting K FORMAT ..................102...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    Introduction Symbols and Conventions Symbols and Conventions The following symbols are used in this manual: c : This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. a : Points to note when using the camera. b : 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

    Introduction Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item. I (continuous shooting) button ....41 Command dial ......31, 32, 33 Microphone (L/R) ........62 k (playback zoom in) button .....54 Mode dial ............23 Focus mode selector ......47 Hot shoe ............85...
  • Page 17 Introduction Monitor ............. 5 Eye sensor ............4 Tripod mount Indicator lamp ..........21 Battery-chamber latch ......11 z (movie record) button ......62 Battery-chamber cover ......11 AE/AF LOCK (autofocus lock/autoexposure) Diopter adjustment control ....4 button .............36, 48 EVF/LCD (display selection) button ....4 Selector button (see below) a (playback) button ......16, 22 Q button ..........50, 57...
  • Page 18 Introduction The Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) The electronic viewfinder provides the same information as the monitor, and can be used when bright lighting conditions make the display in the monitor difficult to see. Press EVF/LCD button to select from the auto switch, monitor, or electric view finder mode.

  • Page 19: Camera Displays

    Introduction Camera Displays Camera Displays The following indicators may appear during shooting and playback. The indicators displayed vary with camera settings. ■ ■ Shooting Shooting Shooting mode .........23 White balance ..........46 Manual focus indicator ......47 Battery level ..........16 Intelligent Face Detection Eye-Fi indicator ........
  • Page 20 Introduction ■ ■ Playback Playback Playback mode indicator ....22, 53 Frame number ........100 Intelligent Face Detection Dynamic range ..........81 E mode ..........24 indicator ..........52, 83 100-0001 100-0001 Red-eye removal indicator....89 Eye-Fi indicator ........101 Pro focus mode, Mark for upload to ........88 pro low-light mode ......26, 27 Photobook assist ........59 Motion panorama z ....
  • Page 21 Introduction Hiding and Viewing Indicators Press DISP/BACK to cycle through shooting and playback indicators as follows: • Shooting: Indicators displayed/indicators hidden/best framing/HD framing/histogram • Playback: Indicators displayed/indicators hidden/I favorites (P 53)/photo info Histograms Histograms show the distribution of tones in the im- 100-0001 age.

  • Page 22: The Monitor

    Introduction The monitor The monitor • For normal use, fold the monitor facing out. The monitor can be rotated and angled to suit • When carrying the camera, fold the monitor facing your needs, such as self-portraits, low-angle shots, inward to prevent dirt and scratches. or high-angle shots.

  • Page 23: Attaching Accessories

    Attaching Accessories The Strap The Strap To avoid losing the lens cap, pass the supplied string through the eyelet ( q ) and secure the lens cap to the Attach the strap to the two strap eyelets as shown strap ( w ). below.

  • Page 24: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery The battery is not charged at shipment. Charge Plug the charger in. the battery before use. Plug the charger into an indoor power out- let. The charging indicator will light. Place the battery in the charger. The Charging Indicator Place the battery in the supplied battery The charging indicator shows battery charge charger as shown.

  • Page 25: Inserting The Battery

    Inserting the Battery Insert the batteries in the camera as described Insert the battery. below. Insert the battery as shown in the illustration inside the battery chamber, using the bat- Open the battery-chamber cover. tery to keep the latch pressed to one side. Slide the battery-cham- ber latch in the direction Arrow...
  • Page 26 Inserting the Battery Close the battery-chamber cover. c Batteries • Remove dirt from the battery terminals with a clean, Press the cover down un- dry cloth. Failure to observe this precaution could til it clicks into place. prevent the battery from charging. •...

  • Page 27: Inserting A Memory Card

    Inserting a Memory Card Although the camera can store pictures in inter- • Be sure card 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 pictures.
  • Page 28 Inserting a Memory Card Close the memory card slot cover. Removing Memory Cards After confirming that the cam- era is off, press the card in and then release it slowly. The card can now be removed by hand. • The memory card may spring out if you remove your finger immediately after pushing the card in.
  • Page 29 • miniSD or microSD adapters that are larger or smaller Compatible Memory Cards than the 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 the camera to an authorized service repre- era.

  • Page 30: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera on and Off b Auto Power Off Rotate the ON/OFF switch to ON to turn the camera The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for the length of time selected in the AUTO POWER OFF menu (P 98). To reactivate the camera after it has turned off automatically, turn the ON/OFF switch to OFF and then back to ON.

  • Page 31: 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 95). Highlight a language and press MENU/OK. START MENU ENGLISH FRANCAIS...

  • Page 32: Taking Pictures In R (E Auto) Mode

    Taking Pictures in R (E AUTO) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in R (E AUTO) mode. Select a mode. When you rotate the mode dial to O, the R display will appear in the LCD monitor. The o Icon In R mode, the camera continuously adjusts focus and searches for faces, increasing the drain on the battery.
  • Page 33 Taking Pictures in R (E AUTO) Mode Frame the picture. Holding the Camera Use the zoom ring to Hold the camera steady with frame the picture in the both hands and brace your elbows against your sides. display. The zoom indica- Shaking or unsteady hands tor appears.
  • Page 34 Taking Pictures in R (E AUTO) Mode b The Shutter Button Focus. The shutter button has two positions. Pressing the Press the shutter button halfway shutter button halfway ( q ) sets focus and exposure; to focus. to shoot, press the shutter button the rest of the way down ( w ).
  • Page 35 Taking Pictures in R (E AUTO) Mode Silent Mode The Indicator Lamp In situations in which camera sounds or lights may be unwelcome, hold the DISP/BACK button down until o is displayed. Indicator lamp The indicator lamp shows camera status as follows: Indicator lamp Indicator lamp Camera status...

  • Page 36: Viewing Pictures

    Viewing Pictures Pictures can be viewed in the monitor. When taking important photographs, take a test shot and check the results. Press the a button. Deleting Pictures To delete pictures, press the button. A menu of deletion options will be displayed (P 56). The most recent picture will be displayed in the monitor.

  • Page 37: Shooting Mode

    Shooting Mode Choose a shooting mode according to the scene or type of subject. To 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 shutter speed (M and S) (P 31).

  • Page 38: O (E Auto/E Priority)

    Shooting Mode O ( (E E AUTO/ E Priority) AUTO/E Priority) Optimize settings for your current subject or improve clarity, reduce noise, or enhance dynamic range. Rotate the mode dial to O and choose one of the following E modes in the shooting menu. ■...

  • Page 39: B Auto

    Shooting Mode ■ ■ E E Priority Priority Advanced Anti Blur Select this mode to manually choose from the fol- When n is displayed, the camera will take a series of exposures and combine them to form a single image, lowing E modes: reducing “noise”...
  • Page 40 Shooting Mode ■ ■ a a ADVANCED FILTER ADVANCED FILTER Depending on the subject and camera settings, im- Take photos with fi lter eff ects. Choose from the ages may in some cases be grainy or vary in brightness following fi lters. and hue.
  • Page 41 Shooting Mode ■ ■ j ■ ■ n j PRO LOW-LIGHT n MULTIPLE EXPOSURE PRO LOW-LIGHT MULTIPLE EXPOSURE Each time the shutter button Create a photograph that combines two expo- is pressed, the camera makes sures. four exposures and combines Take the first shot.

  • Page 42: Sp1/Sp2: Scene Position

    Shooting Mode SP1/SP2 SP1/SP2: SCENE POSITION : SCENE POSITION The camera offers a choice of “scenes,” each adapted to particular shooting conditions or a specific type of subject. Use the A SCENE POSITION option in the shooting menu to choose the scene assigned to the SP1/SP2 position on the mode dial. Scene Scene Description...

  • Page 43: Motion Panorama 360

    Shooting Mode r MOTION PANORAMA 360 Pan the camera in the direction shown by MOTION PANORAMA 360 the arrow. Shooting ends Follow an on-screen guide automatically when the to take photos that will progress bar is full and the automatically be joined to panorama is complete.
  • Page 44 Shooting Mode • Panoramas are created from multiple frames. The Choose z for seamless 360 ° panoramas that can be camera may in some cases record a greater or lesser played back in a loop (P 61). angle than selected or be unable to stitch the frames together perfectly.

  • Page 45: P: Program Ae

    Shooting Mode P: PROGRAM AE : PROGRAM AE Program Shift Rotate the command dial to choose the desired com- In this mode, the camera sets exposure bination of shutter speed and aperture. The default automatically. If desired, you can choose values can be restored by raising the flash or turning different combinations of shutter speed the camera off.

  • Page 46: S: Shutter Priority Ae

    Shooting Mode S: SHUTTER PRIORITY AE : SHUTTER PRIORITY AE A A : APERTURE PRIORITY AE : APERTURE PRIORITY AE 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.

  • Page 47: M: Manual

    Shooting Mode M: MANUAL : MANUAL The Exposure Indicator In this mode, you choose both shutter The amount the picture will be under- or over-ex- posed at current settings is shown by the exposure speed and aperture. If desired, expo- indicator.

  • Page 48: C: Custom Mode

    Shooting Mode C: CUSTOM MODE : CUSTOM MODE Menu/setting Menu/setting Settings saved Settings saved N ISO, O IMAGE SIZE, T IMAGE QUAL- In P, S, A, M and all E modes ex- ITY, U DYNAMIC RANGE, P FILM SIMU- cept R, the K CUSTOM SET option LATION, D WHITE BALANCE, f COLOR, e TONE, q SHARPNESS, h NOISE RE- in the shooting menu (P 86) can be...

  • Page 49: Focus Lock

    Focus Lock To compose photographs with off-center subjects: Position the subject in the focus frame. Autofocus Although the camera boasts a high-precision autofo- Focus. cus system, it may be unable to focus on 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 exposure.

  • Page 50: The Ae/Af Lock Button

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

  • Page 51: F Macro And Super Macro Modes (Close-Ups)

    F Macro and Super Macro Modes (Close-ups) For close-ups, press the selector left (F) to choose from the macro options shown below. Choose from F (macro mode), G (super macro mode), or OFF (macro mode 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 52: N Using The Flash (Super-Intelligent Flash)

    N 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.
  • Page 53 N Using the Flash (Super-Intelligent Flash) The flash may fire several times with each shot. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete. • The peripheral part of an image may be dark when using the flash. • Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows in photos taken with the flash. Red-Eye Removal When Intelligent Face Detection is active (P 52), and ON is selected for B RED EYE REMOVAL in the setup menu (P 99), red-eye removal is available in K, L, and M.

  • Page 54: J Using The Self-Timer

    J Using the Self-Timer To use the self-timer, press the selector down (h) and choose from the following options: Option Option Description Description T (OFF) Self-timer off. The shutter is released automatically when the camera detects a human portrait subject o (AUTO RELEASE) facing the camera.

  • Page 55: I Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode)

    I Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) Capture motion or automatically vary selected settings over a series of pictures. Press the I button and choose • Focus and 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- B: STILL IMAGE tinuous shooting is turned off.
  • Page 56 I Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) ■ ■ I ■ ■ P I TOP n P BEST FRAME CAPTURE TOP n BEST FRAME 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 is pressed.
  • Page 57 I Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) Highlight the number of Take photographs. The camera begins record- Shots per burst shots and press the selec- ing while the shutter button is pressed half- CONTINUOUS SHOOTING SETUP tor right. Press the selector way, and completes the burst when the shut- –1S SHUTTER FRAMES...
  • Page 58 I Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) ■ ■ O ■ ■ Y O AE BKT Y DYNAMIC RANGE BKT AE BKT DYNAMIC RANGE BKT Press the selector left or right to highlight a Each time the shutter button is pressed, the cam- era takes three shots at different U DYNAMIC bracketing amount.

  • Page 59: Exposure Compensation

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

  • Page 60: White Balance

    White Balance For natural colors, press MENU/OK, select D WHITE h: Custom White Balance BALANCE in the shooting menu (P 79), and Choose h to adjust white balance for unusual light- choose a setting that matches the light source. ing conditions. White balance measurement options will be displayed;...

  • Page 61: Focus Mode

    Focus Mode Use the focus mode selector to choose how the camera focuses. Mode Mode Description Description Focus locks while the shutter button is pressed halfway. Choose for stationary subjects. (SINGLE AF) The 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 increases the drain on the (CONTINUOUS AF) batteries).
  • Page 62 Focus Mode 1 M (MANUAL FOCUS) • Use of a tripod is recommended. Focus may be affected if the camera moves. • The camera will not focus when the focus ring is rotated all the way to the right. To focus at infinity, focus on a distant object.

  • Page 63: Focus Frame Selection

    Focus Frame Selection When S is selected for focus mode and t AREA is selected for F AF MODE in the shooting menu, the camera offers a choice of focus points. To position the focus frame, press the focus-assist button and then press the selector up, down, left, or right (the focus frame can be returned to the center by pressing DISP/BACK).

  • Page 64: The Q (Quick Menu) Button

    The Q (Quick Menu) Button Press Q for quick access to the following items. For Press Q to display the quick menu during more information on the options available, see shooting. the pages listed below. 3200 Use the selector to highlight items and rotate the command dial to change.

  • Page 65: 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 79). The following options are available: ISO (P 80)/IMAGE SIZE (P 80)/IMAGE QUALITY (P 81)/DYNAMIC RANGE (P 81)/ Fn button FILM SIMULATION (P 82)/WHITE BALANCE (P 46)/PHOTOMETRY (P 83)/AF MODE (P 84)/FACE DETECTION (P 83)/INTELLIGENT DIGITAL ZOOM (P 83)/MOVIE MODE...

  • Page 66: Intelligent Face Detection

    b 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 67: Playback Options

    Playback Options To view the most recent picture in the monitor, Continuous Shooting Continuous Shooting press the a button. In the case of pictures taken in continuous shoot- ing mode, only the first frame of each series will 100-0001 100-0001 be displayed.

  • Page 68: Playback Zoom

    Playback Options Playback Zoom Playback Zoom Intelligent Face Detection Pictures taken with Intelligent Face Detection (P 52) Press k to zoom in on pictures displayed in sin- are indicated by a g icon. Press the 7 button to gle-frame playback; n to zoom out. When the zoom in on the subject selected with Intelligent Face picture is zoomed in, the selector can be used to Detection.

  • Page 69: Multi-Frame Playback

    Playback Options Multi-Frame Playback Multi-Frame Playback To change the number of images displayed, press Use the selector to highlight images and press n in single-frame view. MENU/OK to view the highlighted image full frame. In the nine- and hundred-frame displays, press 100-0001 100-0001 the selector up or down to view more pictures.

  • Page 70: A Deleting Pictures

    A Deleting Pictures To delete individual pictures, multiple selected pictures, or all pictures, ERASE press the selector up (b), and choose from the options below. Note FRAME that deleted pictures can not be recovered. Copy important pictures to a SELECTED FRAMES ALL FRAMES computer or other storage device before proceeding.

  • Page 71: Viewing Photo Information

    Viewing Photo Information Photo information can be viewed by pressing the • Q button. Use the command dial to view other images. • The active focus point is shown by a “+” icon. Zooming in on the Focus Point Press the f button to zoom in on the focus point.

  • Page 72: Image Search

    Image Search Search for images by various criteria. Select b IMAGE SEARCH in the playback Select a search condition. Only pictures that menu (P 87), highlight one of the following match the search condition will be displayed. search criteria, and press MENU/OK: To delete or protect selected pictures or to view the selected pictures in a slide show, Option...

  • Page 73: Photobook Assist

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

  • Page 74: Viewing Photobooks

    k PhotoBook Assist Press MENU/OK. The new book will be Viewing PhotoBooks 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 the •...

  • Page 75: 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. PLAY PAUSE STOP The following operations can be performed during playback: Operation Operation Button...

  • Page 76: Recording Movies

    Recording Movies Press z 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). y REC icon Number of photos that 999m59s 999m59s can be taken during...
  • Page 77 Recording Movies Automatic Scene Selection Automatic Scene Selection Taking Photographs during Recording In R mode, the camera selects the scene accord- Press the shutter button to take a photograph during recording. ing to shooting conditions and the type of subject: d (portraits), d (poorly-lit landscapes), f (poorly-lit portraits), c (landscapes), e (close-ups), g (backlit •...

  • Page 78: Movie Frame Size

    Recording Movies Movie Frame Size Movie Frame Size Using an External Microphone Using an External Microphone Before recording, select a frame size using the The camera can be used with W MOVIE SET-UP  > MOVIE MODE option optional MIC-ST1 stereo micro- (P 86).

  • Page 79: Viewing Movies

    a Viewing Movies During playback (P 53), movies Playback Speed 100-006 100-006 Arrow are displayed in the monitor as Press the selector left or right to shown at right. The following 5m42s 5m42s adjust playback speed. Speed is operations can be performed shown by the number of arrows PLAY (M or N).

  • Page 80: Viewing Pictures On Tv

    Viewing Pictures on TV When an HDMI cable (available from third-party suppliers) is connected, pictures and sound are played back on the TV. Turn the camera off and connect an HDMI cable available from third party suppliers. Insert into HDMI connector Insert into HDMI connector...

  • Page 81: 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 first being copied to a computer. Note that depending on the printer, not all the functions described below may be supported. Connecting the Camera Connecting the Camera Printing Selected Pictures...

  • Page 82: Printing The Dpof Print Order

    Printing Pictures via USB b Printing the Date of Recording Printing the DPOF Print Order Printing the DPOF Print Order To print the date of recording on pictures, press DISP/ To print the print order created with K PRINT BACK in steps 1–2 to display the PictBridge menu (see ORDER (DPOF) in the playback menu (P 92): “Printing the DPOF Print Order,”...
  • Page 83 Printing Pictures via USB Press MENU/OK to start printing. • Pictures can be printed from internal memory or a During Printing memory card that has been formatted in the camera. The message shown at right • If the printer does not support date printing, the PRINTING is displayed during printing.

  • Page 84: Creating A Dpof Print Order

    Printing Pictures via USB Creating a DPOF Print Order Creating a DPOF Print Order ■ ■ WITH DATE The K PRINT ORDER (DPOF) option in the WITH DATE s/ WITHOUT DATE / WITHOUT DATE playback menu can be used to create a digital Select playback mode and press MENU/OK to “print order”...
  • Page 85 Printing Pictures via USB Press the selector up or down to choose the 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 0.
  • Page 86 Printing Pictures via USB ■ ■ RESET ALL RESET ALL • Remove the memory card to create or modify a print To cancel the current print RESET DPOF OK? order for the pictures in internal memory. order, select RESET ALL •...

  • Page 87: 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. Windows: Installing MyFinePix Studio Windows: Installing MyFinePix Studio Confirm that the computer meets the following system requirements:...
  • Page 88 Viewing Pictures on a Computer 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. Windows 8/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 89: Macintosh: Installing Raw File Converter

    Intel (Core 2 Duo or better) Pre-installed versions of Mac OS X version 10.6–10.8 OS OS (visit http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/compatibility/ for more information) 1 GB or more Free disk space Free disk space A minimum of 200 MB required for installation with 400 MB available when RAW FILE CONVERTER is running...

  • Page 90: Importing Pictures Or Movies To Mac (Macintosh)

    Viewing Pictures on a Computer 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 91: Connecting The Camera

    Viewing Pictures on a Computer Connecting the Camera Connecting the Camera If the pictures you wish to copy are stored on a Turn the camera on and follow the on-screen memory card, insert the card into the camera instructions to copy pictures to the computer. (P 13).
  • Page 92 Viewing Pictures on a Computer Disconnecting the Camera • If a memory card containing a large number of images After confirming that the indicator lamp is out, follow is inserted, there may be a delay before the software the on-screen instructions to turn the camera off and starts and you may be unable to import or save im- disconnect the USB cable.

  • Page 93: Menus

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Use the shooting menus to adjust shooting set- Shooting Menu Options Shooting Menu Options tings. The options available vary with the shoot- Default values are shown in square brackets [ ]. ing mode selected. E MODE MODE R ] ] Using the Shooting Menu...

  • Page 94: N Iso

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode N ISO [AUTO (800)] [AUTO (800)] O IMAGE SIZE IMAGE SIZE 4 : 3] ] O 4 : 3 Control the camera’s sensitivity to light. Higher Choose the image size and O 4 : 3 values can reduce blur;...

  • Page 95: T Image Quality

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode T IMAGE QUALITY IMAGE QUALITY [FINE] [FINE] U DYNAMIC RANGE DYNAMIC RANGE [AUTO] [AUTO] Choose a file format and compression ratio. Se- Control contrast. Higher values are recommend- lect FINE or NORMAL to record JPEG images, ed for scenes that include both sunlight and deep RAW to record RAW images, or FINE+RAW or shade or for increased contrast with such subjects...

  • Page 96: P Film Simulation

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode P FILM SIMULATION FILM SIMULATION c ] ] f COLOR COLOR [MID] [MID] Simulate the effects of different types of film, in- Adjust color density (HIGH/MID/LOW). cluding sepia and black-and-white. e TONE TONE [STD] [STD] Option Option Description...

  • Page 97: R Intelligent Digital Zoom

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode R INTELLIGENT DIGITAL ZOOM INTELLIGENT DIGITAL ZOOM [OFF] [OFF] C PHOTOMETRY PHOTOMETRY o ] ] Intelligent digital zoom can be used to magnify Choose how the camera meters exposure when the image by 1.4× or 2× while processing it for Intelligent Face Detection is off.

  • Page 98: F Af Mode

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode F AF MODE AF MODE r ] ] F FOCUS AREA FOCUS AREA Choose how the camera selects the focus area This option controls how the camera selects the when S is selected for the focus mode. Regard- focus area for photographs (P 49).

  • Page 99: Mf Assist

    (S and T only) modes. I FLASH FLASH [±0] [±0] • Fujifilm external flash units do not require this setting. Adjust flash brightness. Choose from values be- tween + EV and – EV. The default setting is ±0. • The camera can be used with flash units that provide...

  • Page 100: W Movie Set-Up

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode W MOVIE SET-UP MOVIE SET-UP K CUSTOM SET CUSTOM SET Adjust movie settings. Save settings for P, S, A, M and all modes except R (P 34). ■ ■ MOVIE MODE MOVIE MODE t MIC LEVEL ADJUSTMENT MIC LEVEL ADJUSTMENT Choose a frame size for movies (P 64).

  • Page 101: Using The Menus: Playback Mode

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode Using the Playback Menu Using the Playback Menu Playback Menu Options Playback Menu Options Press the a button to enter play- X PHOTOBOOK ASSIST PHOTOBOOK ASSIST back mode. Create books from your favorite photos (P 59). Press MENU/OK to display the play- b IMAGE SEARCH IMAGE SEARCH...

  • Page 102: Mark For Upload To

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode j MARK FOR UPLOAD TO MARK FOR UPLOAD TO ■ ■ RESET ALL: Deselecting All Pictures RESET ALL: Deselecting All Pictures Choose RESET ALL to deselect all pictures. If the Select pictures for upload to YouTube, Face- number of pictures affected is very large, a mes- book or MyFinePix.com using MyFinePix Studio sage will be displayed while the operation is in...

  • Page 103: I Slide Show

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode I SLIDE SHOW SLIDE SHOW [MULTIPLE] [MULTIPLE] B RED EYE REMOVAL RED EYE REMOVAL If the current picture is marked with a g icon to View pictures in an automated slide show. Choose 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 104: D Protect

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode D PROTECT PROTECT G CROP CROP Protect pictures from accidental deletion. Create a cropped copy of the current picture. Select D PROTECT in the playback menu. Display the desired picture. Select G CROP in the playback menu. Highlight one of the following options and press MENU/OK: Use the k and n buttons to zoom the image...

  • Page 105: O Resize

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode O RESIZE RESIZE C IMAGE ROTATE 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 Display the desired picture. monitor.

  • Page 106: E Copy

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode E COPY COPY K PRINT ORDER (DPOF) PRINT ORDER (DPOF) Copy pictures from internal memory to a memory Select pictures for printing on DPOF- and Pict- card. Bridge-compatible devices (P 68). Select E COPY in the playback menu. Highlight one of the following options and press the selector right: •...

  • Page 107: J Disp. Aspect

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode J DISP. ASPECT DISP. ASPECT [4 : 3] [4 : 3] Choose how High Definition (HD) devices display pictures with an aspect ratio of 4 : 3 (this option is available only when an HDMI cable is connected). Select 16 : 9 to display the image so that it fills the screen with its top and bottom cropped out, 4 : 3 to display the entire image with black bands at...

  • Page 108: The Setup Menu

    The Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu Display the setup menu. Adjust settings. 1.1 Press MENU/OK to display the 2.1 Press the selector right to acti- menu for the current mode. vate the setup menu. 1.2 Press the selector left to high- 2.2 Press the selector up or down light the tab for the current to highlight a menu item.

  • Page 109: Setup Menu Options

    The Setup Menu Setup Menu Options Setup Menu Options Default values are shown in square brackets [ ]. Option Option Description Description Switch to the time currently selected F DATE/TIME DATE/TIME h HOME HOME for F DATE/TIME (see above). Set the camera clock (P 17). Switch to local time.

  • Page 110: Silent Mode

    The Setup Menu o SILENT MODE SILENT MODE [OFF] [OFF] b SOUND SET-UP SOUND SET-UP Select ON to disable the speaker, flash, and AF- Adjust sound settings. assist illuminator in situations in which camera ■ ■ OPERATION VOL. OPERATION VOL. sounds or lights may be unwelcome.

  • Page 111: A Screen Set-Up

    The Setup Menu A SCREEN SET-UP SCREEN SET-UP ■ ■ AUTOROTATE PB AUTOROTATE PB Choose ON to automatically rotate “tall” (portrait- Adjust display settings. orientation) pictures during playback. ■ ■ IMAGE DISP. IMAGE DISP. ■ ■ BACKGROUND COLOR BACKGROUND COLOR Choose how long pictures are displayed in the Choose a color scheme.

  • Page 112: Z Power Management

    The Setup Menu Z POWER MANAGEMENT POWER MANAGEMENT L DUAL IS MODE DUAL IS MODE L ] ] Adjust power management settings. Choose from the following image stabilization options: ■ ■ AUTO POWER OFF AUTO POWER OFF Description Description Option Option Choose the length of time before the camera L ...

  • Page 113: B Red Eye Removal

    The Setup Menu B RED EYE REMOVAL RED EYE REMOVAL [ON] [ON] k AE/AF-LOCK MODE AE/AF-LOCK MODE Choose ON to remove red-eye effects caused by If AE&AF ON WHEN PRESSING is selected, ex- the flash when shooting with Intelligent Face De- posure and/or focus will lock while the AE/AF LOCK tection.

  • Page 114: Save Data Set-Up

    The Setup Menu t SAVE DATA SET-UP SAVE DATA SET-UP • If the frame number reaches 999-9999, the shutter Adjust file-management settings. release will be disabled (P 113). ■ ■ FRAME NO. • Selecting R RESET (P 95) sets FRAME NO. to CON- FRAME NO.

  • Page 115: S Custom Reset

    The Setup Menu b Eye-Fi TRANSFER Eye-Fi TRANSFER [ON] [ON] • Time and date stamps can not be deleted. Turn DATE The camera can be used with third-party Eye-Fi STAMP off to prevent time and date stamps appear- cards; for more information see the manual pro- ing on new photographs.

  • Page 116: K Format

    The Setup Menu K FORMAT FORMAT Eye-Fi indicator If a memory card is inserted in the camera, this Indicator Indicator Description Description option will format the memory card. If no memo- No icon No icon Eye-Fi card not inserted ry card is inserted, this option will format internal U U (lights) (lights) Not connected/Waiting...

  • Page 117: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories The camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other manufacturers. ■ ■ R Remote Shutter Release ■ ■ Audio/Visual emote Shutter Release Audio/Visual HDMI cable RR-80A remote release HDTV * (sold separately) FINEPIX HS50EXR ■...

  • Page 118: Accessories From Fujifilm

    Optional Accessories Accessories from FUJIFILM 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 http://www.fujifilm. com/products/digital_cameras/index.html. Battery chargers Battery chargers BC-W126: Replacement battery chargers can be purchased as required.

  • Page 119: 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 cides has been applied.

  • Page 120: Problems And Solutions

    • The battery has been charged many times: The battery has reached the end of its charging life. Pur- but the battery does not chase a new battery. If the battery still fails to charge, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. charge.
  • Page 121 Problems and Solutions Menus and Displays Problem Problem Solution Solution Menus and displays are Select ENGLISH for Q a (P 17, 95). not in English. Shooting Problem Problem Solution Solution • Memory is full: Insert a new memory card or delete pictures (P 13, 56). •...
  • Page 122 Problems and Solutions Problem Problem Solution Solution • The subject’s face is obscured by sunglasses, a hat, long hair, or other objects: Remove the obstructions. • The subject’s face occupies only a small area of the frame: Change the composition so that the sub- ject’s face occupies a larger area of the frame (P 35).
  • Page 123 Problems and Solutions Problem Problem Solution Solution • A slow shutter speed is selected 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.
  • Page 124 • The battery is exhausted: Charge the battery (P 10) or insert a fully-charged spare battery (P 11). The camera does not Remove and reinsert the battery (P 11). If the problem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. function as expected.

  • Page 125: Warning Messages And Displays

    • The memory card contacts require cleaning: Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth. If the message is repeated, format the card (P 102). If the message persists, replace the card. • Camera malfunction: Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. PROTECTED CARD The memory card is locked.
  • Page 126 • Memory card error or connection error: Reinsert the card or turn the camera off and then on again. If the message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer. • Not enough memory remaining to record additional pictures: Delete pictures or insert a memory card WRITE ERROR with more free space.
  • Page 127 Warning Messages and Displays Warning Warning Description Description The camera has run out of frame numbers (current frame number is 999-9999). Format the mem- ory card and select RENEW for t SAVE DATA SET-UP > FRAME NO. Take a picture to reset FRAME NO.
  • Page 128 COPY contains no images. Select a different source. a NO IMAGE u ERROR 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 pictures to internal memory and create a new print order.

  • Page 129: Memory Card Capacity

    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 130: Specifications

    Specifications System Model Digital Camera FinePix HS50EXR Effective pixels 16 million Image sensor -in., EXR CMOS II with primary color filter Storage media • Internal memory (approx. 25 MB) • SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards File format • Still pictures: Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF) Compressed: Compliant with Exif 2.3 JPEG, and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Uncompressrd: RAW (original RAF format, special-purpose software required);...
  • Page 131 Specifications System Metering 256-segment through-the-lens (TTL) metering; MULTI, SPOT, AVERAGE Exposure control Programmed AE (with program shift), shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, and manual exposure EV (except B, R, M, and U) Exposure compensation –2 EV – +2 EV in increments of Picture stabilization Optical stabilization, lens shift •...
  • Page 132 Specifications System Self-timer Off, 2 sec., 10 sec.; auto shutter release (o) Flash Manual pop-up flash; effective range when sensitivity is set to AUTO (800) is approx. 30 cm–8.0 m/0.9 ft.– 26.2 ft. (wide angle), 2.5 m–4.0 m/8.2 ft.–13.1 ft. (telephoto) Flash modes Auto, forced flash, off, slow synchro (red-eye removal off);...
  • Page 133 Specifications Power supply/other Power sources NP-W126 rechargeable battery Battery life (approximate num- Battery type Battery type Approximate number of frames Approximate number of frames ber of frames that can be taken NP-W126 (type supplied with camera) with a fully-charged battery) CIPA standard, measured in B (auto) mode using battery supplied with camera and SD memory card.
  • Page 134 Specifications NP-W126 rechargeable battery Nominal voltage 7.2 V DC Nominal capacity 1260 mAh Operating temperature 0 °C – +40 °C/+32 °F – +104 °F Dimensions (W × H × D) 36.4 mm × 47.1 mm × 15.7 mm/1.4 in. × 1.9 in. × 0.6 in. Weight Approx.
  • Page 135 • Specifications 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 monitor is manufactured using advanced high-precision technology, small bright points and anomalous colors (particularly in the vicinity of text) may appear.
  • Page 136 7-3, AKASAKA 9-CHOME, MINATO-KU, TOKYO 107-0052, JAPAN http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html Please contact your local distributor for repairs and technical support. (see Worldwide Network list)

  • Page 137: Restrictions On Camera Settings

    Restrictions on Camera Settings Shooting Mode and Camera Settings Shooting Mode and Camera Settings The options available in each shooting mode are listed below. Adv. Adv. SP1/SP2 SP1/SP2 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔...
  • Page 138 Restrictions on Camera Settings Adv. Adv. SP1/SP2 SP1/SP2 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔...
  • Page 139 Restrictions on Camera Settings Adv. Adv. SP1/SP2 SP1/SP2 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔...
  • Page 140 Restrictions on Camera Settings Adv. Adv. SP1/SP2 SP1/SP2 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ i 1920×1080 1920×1080 ✔...

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