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BL02201-103
DIGITAL CAMERA
Before You Begin
FINEPIX S8500 Series
FINEPIX S8400 Series
First Steps
FINEPIX S8300 Series
Basic Photography and Playback
FINEPIX S8200 Series
More on Photography
Owner's Manual
More on Playback
Thank you for your purchase of this prod-
uct. This manual describes how to use your
Movies
FUJIFILM digital camera and the supplied
software. Be sure that you have read and
understood its contents and the warnings
Connections
in "For Your Safety" (P ii) before using the
camera.
Menus
Technical Notes
For information on related products, visit our website at
Troubleshooting
http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html
Appendix
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Page 1: Digital Camera
More on Playback Thank you for your purchase of this prod- uct. This manual describes how to use your Movies FUJIFILM digital camera and the supplied software. Be sure that you have read and understood its contents and the warnings Connections 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-...
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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 Memory Card, seek medical attention or call an Build-up of dust in your camera can cause a fire or electric shock. emergency number. • Contact your FUJIFILM dealer to request internal cleaning every 2 years. CAUTION CAUTION •...
- 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- side your garments before use. lem of only providing power for a shortened as a result.
- Page 8 ■ Explanation of Color Television xD-Picture Card and E are trade- humming. This is normal. tected under copyright laws is only marks of FUJIFILM Corporation. The System • If used near a radio, the AC power permissible within the restrictions...
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Page 9: About This Manual
About This Manual Before using the camera, read this manual and the warnings on pages ii–viii. For information on spe- cific topics, consult the sources below. ✔ ✔ Table of Contents ✔ ✔ Troubleshooting ..........P P x x ..........P P 109 Table of Contents .......... -
Page 10: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents For Your Safety ................. ii Basic Photography and Playback Basic Photography and Playback IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........ii Taking Pictures in M (Scene Recognition) Mode ...16 Safety Notes ..................iv Viewing Pictures ................21 About This Manual ................. ix More on Photography More on Photography Before You Begin... - Page 11 Table of Contents More on Playback More on Playback Connections Connections Playback Options ................53 Viewing Pictures on TV ...............64 Playback Zoom ................53 Connecting the Camera to High Definition (HD) TVs ..64 I Favorites: Rating Pictures ............54 Printing Pictures via USB ............65 Multi-Frame Playback ..............55 Connecting the Camera ............65 Viewing Panoramas ..............56...
- Page 12 Using the Menus: Playback Mode ..........84 Technical Notes Technical Notes Using the Playback Menu............84 Optional Accessories ..............106 Playback Menu Options .............84 Accessories from FUJIFILM .............107 i MOVIE EDIT ................85 Caring for the Camera .............. 108 j MARK FOR UPLOAD ............86 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting I SLIDE SHOW .................88...
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Page 13: Introduction
Introduction Symbols and Conventions Symbols and Conventions The following symbols are used in this manual: 3: This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. 1: Points to note when using the camera. 2: Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. P: Other pages in this manual on which related information may be found. -
Page 14: 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. Microphone ......... 61, 94 I (burst mode) button ......48 Flash ..............40 G switch ..........14 Strap eyelet ............ 8 Flash pop-up button......40 Diopter adjustment control .... - Page 15 Introduction Electronic viewfinder ....6 Battery-chamber latch ....9 Selector button (see below) EVF/LCD (display selection) button ..6 Monitor ........... 4 t (movie recording) button .....61 a (playback) button ....21, 53 DISP (display)/BACK button ..............19 Terminal cover ....64, 65, 73 Tripod mount Memory card slot ......12 Speaker .........63, 95...
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Page 16: 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 Number of available frames ... 120 Blur warning ......40, 112, 116 Movie mode ..........62 Date and time ..........15 Focus warning ...........19 Shutter speed and aperture .....31 DATE... - Page 17 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 54)/photo info Histograms Histograms show the distribution of tones in the im- 100-0001 4:3 N age.
- 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. To switch between the monitor and electronic viewfinder, press the EVF/LCD button (your selection remains in effect when the camera is turned off or the mode dial is rotated to another setting).
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Page 19: The Mode Dial
Introduction The Mode Dial The Mode Dial To select a shooting mode, align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial. P, S, A, M: Select for full control over cam- era settings, including aperture (M and A) M (SCENE RECOGNITION): A “point- and/or shutter speed (M and S) (P 31). -
Page 20: The Strap And Lens Cap
The Strap and Lens Cap Attaching the Strap Attaching the Strap The Lens Cap The Lens Cap Attach the strap to the two strap eyelets as shown Attach the lens cap as shown. below. To avoid losing the lens cap, pass the supplied string through the eyelet ( q ) and secure the lens cap to the strap ( w ). -
Page 21: Inserting The Batteries
Inserting the Batteries The camera takes four AA alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. A set of four alkaline bat- teries is supplied with the camera. Insert the batteries in the camera as described below. Insert the batteries. Open the battery-chamber cover. Insert the batteries in the Slide the battery-cham- orientation shown by the... - Page 22 Inserting the Batteries Close the battery-chamber cover. Choosing the Battery Type Close the battery-cham- After replacing the batteries SET-UP BATTERY TYPE ber cover and slide it in with batteries of a different type, LITHIUM ALKALINE select the battery type using until the latch clicks into NI-MH the T BATTERY TYPE option...
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Page 23: Inserting A Memory Card
■ ■ Compatible Memory Cards Compatible Memory Cards FUJIFILM and SanDisk SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards have been approved for use in the cam- era. A complete list of approved memory cards is available at http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_ cameras/index.html. Operation is not guaranteed with other cards. The camera can not be used with xD-Picture Cards or MultiMediaCard (MMC) devices. - Page 24 Inserting a Memory Card ■ ■ Inserting a Memory Card Inserting a Memory Card Open the battery-chamber cover. Close the battery-chamber cover. Close the battery-cham- ber cover and slide it in Be sure the camera is off until the latch clicks into before opening the bat- place.
- Page 25 Inserting a Memory Card • Do not turn the camera off or remove the memory card while the memory card is being formatted or data are being recorded to or deleted from the card. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the card. •...
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Page 26: Turning The Camera On And Off
Turning the Camera On and Off Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Playback Mode Playback Mode Slide the G switch in the direction shown To turn the camera on and begin playback, press the a button for about a second. below. The lens will extend automatically. Press the a button again or slide the G switch to turn the camera off. -
Page 27: 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 97). Choose a language. 1.1 Press the selector up or down to highlight a language. START MENU ENGLISH FRANCAIS... -
Page 28: Taking Pictures In M (Scene Recognition) Mode
Taking Pictures in M (Scene Recognition) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in M mode. Turn the camera on. Slide the G switch to turn the camera In this mode, the camera au- tomatically analyzes the com- position and selects a scene according to shooting condi- tions and the type of subject: Selected scene... - Page 29 Taking Pictures in M (Scene Recognition) Mode Check the battery level. Frame the picture. Check the battery level in the display. Use the zoom control or side lever to frame the picture in the display. Select W to zoom out Select T to zoom in Zoom indicator Indicator...
- Page 30 Taking Pictures in M (Scene Recognition) Mode Holding the Camera • When the side lever is set to H, M or L, the side lever Hold the camera steady with functions as same as the zoom lever. both hands and brace your •...
- Page 31 Taking Pictures in M (Scene Recognition) Mode Focus. Silent Mode Press the shutter button halfway In situations in which camera sounds or lights may be unwelcome, hold the DISP/BACK button down until to focus. o is displayed (note that silent mode is not available during movie or voice memo playback).
- Page 32 Taking Pictures in M (Scene Recognition) Mode Shoot. The Indicator Lamp Smoothly press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take Indicator lamp the picture. 2 The Shutter Button The indicator lamp shows camera status as follows: The shutter button has two positions.
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Page 33: 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 the picture currently displayed in the monitor, press the selector up ( The following dialog will be displayed. -
Page 34: 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 (P 7). The following modes are available: M SCENE RECOGNITION SCENE RECOGNITION Adv. Adv. - Page 35 Shooting Mode ■ ■ a a ADVANCED FILTER ADVANCED FILTER Take photos with filter effects. Select a filter effect and press MENU/OK. Depending on the subject and camera settings, images may in some cases be grainy or vary in brightness and hue.
- Page 36 Shooting Mode ■ ■ j ■ ■ k j PRO LOW-LIGHT k HDR PRO LOW-LIGHT Each time the shutter button Each time the shutter button is pressed, the cam- is pressed, the camera makes era takes a series of shots, each with different four exposures and combines exposure.
- Page 37 Shooting Mode ■ ■ C ■ ■ B C Natural & Natural & N N B Zoom Bracketing Zoom Bracketing This mode helps ensure good results with back- Each time the shutter button is pressed, the cam- lit subjects and in other situations with difficult era takes three pictures: one at the current zoom lighting.
- Page 38 Shooting Mode ■ ■ i i I INDIVID. SHUTTER 3D The first shot will be shown superimposed on NDIVID. SHUTTER 3D the view through the lens. Using it as a guide, Take two shots from different angles to create a frame the second shot and press the shutter 3D image.
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Page 39: Sp Scene Position
TION option in the shooting menu to choose the W3 digital camera, will display the images in 3D. scene assigned to the SP position on the mode • 3D prints can be ordered from http://www.fujifilm. dial. com/3d/print/ • The supplied software displays 3D anaglyph images. - Page 40 Shooting Mode Scene Scene Description Description PORTRAIT Choose this mode for soft-toned portraits with natural skin tones. D BABY MODE Choose for natural skin tones when taking portraits of infants. The flash turns off automatically. K SMILE&SHOOT The shutter is released automatically when Intelligent Face Detection detects a smiling face. LANDSCAPE Choose this mode for crisp, clear daylight shots of buildings and landscapes.
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Page 41: Motion Panorama 360
Shooting Mode r MOTION PANORAMA 360 Pan the camera in the di- MOTION PANORAMA 360 rection shown by the arrow. Follow an on-screen guide Shooting ends automati- to take photos that will cally when the progress bar automatically be joined is full and the panorama is to form a panorama. - Page 42 Shooting Mode For Best Results • Panoramas are created from multiple frames. The For best results, move the camera in a small circle at camera may in some cases record a greater or lesser a steady speed, keeping the camera horizontal and angle than selected or be unable to stitch the frames being careful only to pan in the direction shown by together perfectly.
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Page 43: 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 automati- bination of shutter speed and aperture. The default cally. If desired, you can choose different com- values can be restored by raising the flash or turning binations of shutter speed and aperture that will the camera off. -
Page 44: 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 command Choose the aperture using the command dial, dial, while the camera adjusts aperture for opti- while the camera adjusts shutter speed for opti- mal exposure. -
Page 45: M: Manual
Shooting Mode M: MANUAL : MANUAL • Noise in the form of randomly-spaced bright pixels In this mode, you choose both shutter speed and may occur in long exposures. aperture. If desired, exposure can be altered from • The shutter speed is restricted depending on the ISO the value suggested by the camera. -
Page 46: C: Custom Mode
Shooting Mode C : CUSTOM MODE : CUSTOM MODE In P, S, A and M modes, the K CUSTOM SET option in the shooting menu (P 77) can be used to save current camera and menu settings. These settings are recalled whenever the mode dial is rotated to C (cus- tom mode). -
Page 47: 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 back- ground. -
Page 48: Blink Detection
Intelligent Face Detection Blink Detection Blink Detection Intelligent Face Detection Intelligent Face Detection is If an option other than OFF is selected for A IM- 7 7 7 recommended when using AGE DISP. (P 97), a warning will be displayed the self-timer for group- or if the camera detects subjects who may have self-portraits (P 42). -
Page 49: Focus Lock
Focus Lock To compose photographs with off-center subjects: Position the subject in the focus frame. Recompose the picture. Keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, recompose the picture. Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to set fo- cus and exposure. Focus and exposure will Shoot. - Page 50 Focus Lock Autofocus The AF-Assist Illuminator Although the camera boasts a high-precision autofo- If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator will cus system, it may be unable to focus on the subjects light to assist the focus operation when the shutter listed below.
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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 control to compose pictures. -
Page 52: N Using The Flash (Intelligent Flash)
N Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash) When the flash is used, the camera’s 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 53 N Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash) Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. If the flash will fire, p will be displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. At slow shutter speeds, k will appear in the display to warn that pictures may be blurred; use of a tripod is recommended. Shoot.
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Page 54: J Using The Self-Timer
J Using the Self-Timer The camera offers a ten-second timer that allows photographers to appear in their own photographs, and a two-second timer that can be used to avoid blur caused by the camera moving when the shutter button is pressed. Set the timer. - Page 55 J Using the Self-Timer The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will blink immediately before the picture is taken. If the two-second timer is selected, the self-timer lamp will blink as the timer counts down. Intelligent Face Detection Because it ensures that the faces of portrait subjects will be in focus, Intelligent Face Detection (P 35) is recom- mended when using the self-timer for group portraits or self-portraits.
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Page 56: Z Instant Zoom
Z INSTANT ZOOM In instant zoom, the area surrounding the frame is visible in the display. Use to frame erratically moving subjects such as children, pets, and athletes at sporting events. Position the subject in the focus frame. Select a framed area to enlarge by press- Use the zoom control to frame the subject in ing e or f, and then press the MENU/OK the center of the display. - Page 57 Z INSTANT ZOOM ■ ■ INTELLIGENT DIGITAL ZOOM Select a framed area to enlarge by press- INTELLIGENT DIGITAL ZOOM ing e or f, and then press the MENU/OK Enable digital zoom. Select ON for the R INTELLIGENT DIGITAL button. The camera will zoom to the maximum opti- ZOOM option in the setup menu (P 98).
- Page 58 Z INSTANT ZOOM Frame the picture. Use the zoom control to choose the area that will be included in the final photograph. Focus and shoot. The framed area will be enlarged to create a full-sized picture. 2 Intelligent Face Detection Intelligent Face Detection will not detect faces outside the selected frame.
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Page 59: The Fn Button
The Fn Button The role played by the Fn button can be selected using the F Fn BUTTON option in the setup menu (P 98). The following options are available: ISO (P 78)/IMAGE SIZE (P 78)/IMAGE QUALITY (P 79)/WHITE BALANCE (P 80)/ Fn button FINEPIX COLOR (P 80)/PHOTOMETRY (P 81)/AF MODE (P 82)/FACE DETECTION (P 35)/ INSTANT ZOOM (P 44)/MOVIE MODE (P 77) -
Page 60: 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- tinuous shooting is turned off. - Page 61 I Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) ■ ■ P P BEST FRAME CAPTURE Highlight the number of BEST FRAME CAPTURE Shots per burst shots and press the selec- The camera takes a series of pictures, starting CONTINUOUS SHOOTING SETUP tor right. Press the selector before and ending after the shutter button is –1S SHUTTER...
- Page 62 I Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) ■ ■ O Take photographs. The camera begins record- O AE BKT AE BKT ing while the shutter button is pressed half- Each time the shutter button is pressed, the cam- way, and completes the burst when the shut- era takes three shots: one using the metered val- ter button is pressed all the way down.
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Page 63: Exposure Compensation
d Exposure Compensation Use exposure compensation when photographing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast subjects. Press the d button. Return to shooting mode. Press the d button to return to shooting The exposure indicator will be displayed. mode. Take pictures. Exposure indicator 1200 F3.3... - Page 64 d Exposure Compensation Choosing an Exposure Compensation Value • Backlit subjects: choose values from + EV to +1 • Highly reflective subjects or very bright scenes (e.g., snowfields): +1 EV • Scenes that are mostly sky: +1 EV • Spotlit subjects (particularly if photographed against dark backgrounds): – •...
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Page 65: Playback Options
Playback Options To view the most recent picture in the monitor, Playback Zoom Playback Zoom press the a button. Select T to zoom in on pictures displayed in sin- gle-frame playback; select W to zoom out. When 100-0001 100-0001 the picture is zoomed in, the selector can be used to view areas of the image not currently visible in the display. -
Page 66: I Favorites: Rating Pictures
Playback Options I Favorites: Rating Pictures Favorites: Rating Pictures Intelligent Face Detection Pictures taken with Intelligent To rate the picture currently displayed in full-frame Face Detection (P 35) are playback, press DISP/BACK and press the selector indicated by a g icon. Press up and down to select from zero to five stars. -
Page 67: Multi-Frame Playback
Playback Options Multi-Frame Playback Multi-Frame Playback To change the number of images dis- Use the selector to highlight images and press played during playback, select W. 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 68: 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 STOP PAUSE The following operations can be performed during playback: Operation Operation Button... -
Page 69: Photobook Assist
k PhotoBook Assist Create books from your favorite photos. Creating a PhotoBook Creating a PhotoBook Select k 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 70: 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 71: Image Search
b Image Search Search for pictures by date, subject, scene, file type, and rating. Select IMAGE SEARCH in the playback Select a search condition. Only pic- menu. tures that match the search condi- tion will be displayed. To delete or Highlight one of the following op- protect selected pictures or to view tions and press MENU/OK:... -
Page 72: 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 SELECTED FRAMES that deleted pictures can not be recovered. Copy important pictures to a ALL FRAMES computer or other storage device before proceeding. -
Page 73: 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 74: Movie Frame Size
Recording Movies • The indicator lamp lights while movies are being recorded. Do not open the battery chamber during shooting or while the indicator lamp is lit. Failure to observe this precaution could prevent the movie from being played back. •... -
Page 75: Viewing Movies
a Viewing Movies During playback (P 53), Progress is shown in the monitor during play- 100-006 100-006 back. movies are displayed in the monitor as shown at right. The following operations 12/31/2050 12/31/2050 10 : 00 AM 10 : 00 AM PLAY can be performed while a Progress bar... -
Page 76: Viewing Pictures On Tv
Viewing Pictures on TV Connecting the Camera to High Definition (HD) TVs Connecting the Camera to High Definition (HD) TVs 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 Insert into HDMI connector... -
Page 77: 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 78: Printing The Dpof Print Order
Printing Pictures via USB 2 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 68). - Page 79 Printing Pictures via USB Press MENU/OK to start printing. • Print pictures from a memory card that has been for- matted in the camera. • If the printer does not support date printing, the During Printing PRINT WITH DATE s option will not be available in The message shown at right PRINTING the PictBridge menu and the date will not be printed...
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Page 80: 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 play- WITH DATE s/ WITHOUT DATE / WITHOUT DATE back menu can be used to create a digital “print To modify the DPOF print order, select K PRINT order”... - Page 81 Printing Pictures via USB Press the selector up or down to Repeat steps 1–2 to complete the choose the number of copies (up to print order. Press MENU/OK to save 99). To remove a picture from the the print order when settings are order, press the selector down until the num- complete, or DISP/BACK to exit with- ber of copies is 0.
- Page 82 Printing Pictures via USB ■ ■ RESET ALL RESET ALL • Print orders can contain a maximum of 999 pictures. To cancel the current print RESET DPOF OK? • If a memory card is inserted RESET DPOF OK? order, select RESET ALL containing a print order cre- in the K PRINT ORDER ated by another camera, the...
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Page 83: 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 84 Viewing Pictures on a Computer Start the computer. Log in to an account with If the Installer Does Not Start Automatically administrator privileges before proceeding. (Windows 8) 1 Select Desktop on the Start screen. Exit any applications that may be running and 2 Select File Explorer on the taskbar.
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Page 85: Importing Pictures Or Movies To Mac (Macintosh)
Viewing Pictures on a Computer Turn the camera off and connect the supplied Importing pictures or movies to Mac Importing pictures or movies to Mac USB cable as shown, making sure the connec- (Macintosh) (Macintosh) tors are fully inserted. Connect the camera di- Use a standard application in Mac OS such as Im- rectly to the computer;... - Page 86 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.
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Page 87: Menus
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Using the Shooting Menu Using the Shooting Menu Press MENU/OK to display the shoot- Press the selector up or down to ing menu. highlight the desired option. Press the selector up or down to Press MENU/OK to select the high- highlight the desired menu item. -
Page 88: Shooting Menu Options
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Shooting Menu Options Shooting Menu Options Menu item Menu item Description Description Options Options Default Default /D/K/ M / N / O / H / P / SCENE POSITION SCENE POSITION Choose a scene for SP mode (P 27). / R / S / U / V / W a/j/k/C/D/B/i A Adv. - Page 89 Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Menu item Menu item Description Description Options Options Default Default AF MODE AF MODE Choose how the camera selects a focus area (P 82). This option controls how the camera selects the focus F MOVIE AF MODE MOVIE AF MODE area for movies (P 83).
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Page 90: N Iso
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode N ISO O IMAGE SIZE IMAGE SIZE Control the camera’s sensitivity to light. Higher Choose the size and aspect ratio at which still pic- values can be used to reduce blur when light- tures are recorded. Large pictures can be printed ing is poor;... -
Page 91: T Image Quality
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode T IMAGE QUALITY IMAGE QUALITY Size Versus Aspect Ratio Choose how much image files are compressed. Size Size Select FINE (low compression) for higher image Option Option Prints at sizes up to Prints at sizes up to quality, NORMAL (high compression) to increase 34 ×... -
Page 92: P Finepix Color
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode P FINEPIX COLOR D WHITE BALANCE FINEPIX COLOR WHITE BALANCE Enhance contrast and color saturation or take pic- For natural colors, choose a setting that matches tures in black and white. the light source. Option Option Description Description... -
Page 93: C Photometry
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode ■ ■ h C PHOTOMETRY h : Custom White Balance PHOTOMETRY : Custom White Balance Choose h to adjust white balance for unusual Choose how the camera meters exposure when Intelligent Face Detection is off. lighting conditions. -
Page 94: F Af Mode
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode F AF MODE • t AREA: The focus position AF MODE SELECT AF AREA This option controls how the camera selects the can be chosen manually by focus area when Intelligent Face Detection is off pressing the selector up, (P 35). -
Page 95: F Movie Af Mode
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode F MOVIE AF MODE J AE BKT EV STEPS MOVIE AF MODE AE BKT EV STEPS This option controls how the camera selects the Choose the size of the exposure bracketing incre- ment used when O (AE bracketing) is selected in focus area for movies. -
Page 96: 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- The following options are available: back mode. Option Option Description Description Create books from your favorite photos k PHOTOBOOK ASSIST PHOTOBOOK ASSIST Press MENU/OK to display the play-... -
Page 97: Movie Edit
Using the Menus: Playback Mode i MOVIE EDIT MOVIE EDIT Edit movies. ■ ■ MOVIE TRIMMING ■ ■ MOVIE JOIN MOVIE TRIMMING MOVIE JOIN Remove opening or ending footage to create an Add existing footage to the end of the current edited copy of the current movie. -
Page 98: Mark For Upload
Using the Menus: Playback Mode j MARK FOR UPLOAD MARK FOR UPLOAD You can select images and movies to be queued for upload to YouTube, Facebook and MyFinePix.com. Select j MARK FOR UPLOAD in the playback menu. ■ ■ Add/Remove Items in the Upload Queue Repeat steps 3 and 4 as necessary Add/Remove Items in the Upload Queue and add or remove items. - Page 99 Using the Menus: Playback Mode ■ ■ Removing All Items From the Upload Queue ■ ■ Upload Items Removing All Items From the Upload Queue Upload Items You can remove all items from the upload queue. Items added to the upload queue using the cam- era can be easily uploaded from a computer by Select RESET ALL.
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Page 100: I Slide Show
Using the Menus: Playback Mode I SLIDE SHOW SLIDE SHOW View pictures in an automated slide show. Choose the type of show and press MENU/OK to start. Press DISP/BACK at any time during the show to view on-screen help. When a movie is displayed, movie play- back will begin automatically, and the slide show will continue when the movie ends. -
Page 101: B Red Eye Removal
Using the Menus: Playback Mode B RED EYE REMOVAL RED EYE REMOVAL If the current picture is marked with a icon to indicate that it was taken with Intelligent Face De- tection, this option can be used to remove red-eye. The camera will analyze the image; if red-eye is detected, the image will be processed to create a copy with reduced red-eye. -
Page 102: D Protect
Using the Menus: Playback Mode D PROTECT PROTECT Protect pictures from accidental deletion. The following options are available. ■ ■ FRAME ■ ■ SET ALL FRAME SET ALL Protect selected pictures. Press MENU/OK to protect all SET ALL OK? IT MAY TAKE A WHILE pictures, or press DISP/BACK Press the selector left or right to dis- to exit without changing... -
Page 103: G Crop
Using the Menus: Playback Mode G CROP CROP To create a cropped copy of a picture, play the picture back and select G CROP in the playback menu (P 84). Use the zoom control to zoom in and out and Press MENU/OK to view the copy size. -
Page 104: O Resize
Using the Menus: Playback Mode O RESIZE RESIZE To create a small copy of a picture, play the picture back and select O RESIZE in the playback menu (P 84). Highlight a size and press MENU/OK to Press MENU/OK to copy the picture at display a confirmation dialog. -
Page 105: C Image Rotate
Using the Menus: Playback Mode C IMAGE ROTATE IMAGE ROTATE By default, pictures taken in tall orientation are Press the selector down to rotate the displayed in wide orientation. Use this option to picture 90 ° clockwise, up to rotate the picture 90 °... -
Page 106: F Voice Memo
Using the Menus: Playback Mode F VOICE MEMO VOICE MEMO Press MENU/OK to start recording. To add a voice memo to a still picture, select F VOICE MEMO after displaying the picture in playback mode. RECORDING Time remaining Blinks red Voice memos can not be added to movies or protect- ed pictures. -
Page 107: J Disp. Aspect
Using the Menus: Playback Mode J DISP. ASPECT DISP. ASPECT Playing Voice Memos Choose how High Definition (HD) devices display Pictures with voice memos are indicated by a q icon during playback. To play the voice memo back, select pictures with an aspect ratio of 4 : 3 (this option is PLAY for F VOICE MEMO in the playback menu. -
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. 2.2 Press the selector up or down 1.2 Press the selector left to high- to highlight a menu item. -
Page 109: Setup Menu Options
The Setup Menu Setup Menu Options Setup Menu Options Menu item Menu item Description Description Options Options Default Default F DATE/TIME DATE/TIME Set the camera clock (P 15). — — N TIME DIFFERENCE TIME DIFFERENCE Set the clock to local time (P 100). Choose a language (P 15). - Page 110 The Setup Menu Menu item Menu item Description Description Options Options Default Default T MONITOR SUNLIGHT MONITOR SUNLIGHT Select ON to make the display in the monitor easier to read in ON / OFF MODE MODE bright light. Choose 30 fps to increase battery life, 60 fps for improved dis- E EVF/LCD MODE EVF/LCD MODE 30 fps / 60 fps...
- Page 111 The Setup Menu Menu item Menu item Description Description Options Options Default Default O BACKGROUND COLOR BACKGROUND COLOR Choose a color scheme. — — c GUIDANCE DISPLAY GUIDANCE DISPLAY Choose whether to display tool tips. ON / OFF Reset all settings for mode C. A confirmation dialog will be S CUSTOM RESET CUSTOM RESET displayed, press the selector up or down to highlight OK and...
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Page 112: N Time Difference
The Setup Menu N TIME DIFFERENCE TIME DIFFERENCE When travelling, use this option to switch the camera clock instantly from your home time zone to the local time at your destination. Specify the difference between local time Switch between local time and your home and your home time zone. -
Page 113: K Format
The Setup Menu K FORMAT A IMAGE DISP. FORMAT IMAGE DISP. Format a memory card. Highlight OK and press Choose an option other than OFF to display pic- MENU/OK to begin formatting. tures in the monitor after shooting. Pictures can be displayed for 1.5 s (1.5 SEC), 3 s (3 SEC), or until the MENU/OK button is pressed (ZOOM (CONTIN- •... -
Page 114: Bframe No
The Setup Menu B FRAME NO. FRAME NO. Blink Detection (P 36) New pictures are stored in At settings other than OFF, a warning will be dis- Frame number played if the camera detects subjects who may have image files named using a 100-0001 100-0001 blinked when the picture was taken. -
Page 115: I Playback Volume
The Setup Menu I PLAYBACK VOLUME M AUTO POWER OFF PLAYBACK VOLUME AUTO POWER OFF Press the selector up or down to choose volume Choose the length of time before the camera for movie and voice memo playback and press turns off automatically when no operations are MENU/OK to select. -
Page 116: R Intelligent Digital Zoom
The Setup Menu R INTELLIGENT DIGITAL ZOOM P DISCHARGE (Ni-MH Batteries Only) INTELLIGENT DIGITAL ZOOM DISCHARGE (Ni-MH Batteries Only) If ON is selected, selecting T at the maximum The capacity of rechargeable Ni-MH batteries may optical zoom position triggers intelligent digital be temporarily reduced when new, after long pe- zoom, further magnifying the image while pro- riods of disuse, or if they are repeatedly recharged... -
Page 117: S Date Stamp
The Setup Menu Press MENU/OK to begin discharg- S DATE STAMP DATE STAMP ing the batteries. When the batter- To add shooting date and time, choose T + U. ies are fully discharged, the battery To add only shooting date, choose T. When OFF level indicator will blink red and the is selected, no information will be added to the camera will turn off. -
Page 118: Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories The camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other manufacturers. FINEPIX S8500 Series FINEPIX S8400 Series FINEPIX S8300 Series FINEPIX S8200 Series ■ ■ Printing Printing ■ ■ Audio/Visual Audio/Visual HDMI cable (sold separately) HDTV... -
Page 119: 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. AC power adapter... -
Page 120: 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 121: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Power and Battery Problem Problem Possible cause Possible cause Solution Solution Page Page The batteries are exhausted. Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries. The batteries are not in the correct orienta- Re-insert the batteries in the correct orienta- tion. tion. - Page 122 Troubleshooting Menus and Displays Problem Problem Possible cause Possible cause Solution Solution Page Page Menus and displays are English is not selected for the L a Select ENGLISH. 15, 97 not in English. option in the setup menu. Shooting Problem Problem Possible cause Possible cause...
- Page 123 Troubleshooting Problem Problem Possible cause Possible cause Solution Solution Page Page Face detection Intelligent Face Detection is not available in Choose a different shooting mode. not available. the current shooting mode. The subject’s face is obscured by sunglasses, a Remove the obstructions. hat, long hair, or other objects.
- Page 124 Troubleshooting Problem Problem Possible cause Possible cause Solution Solution Page Page The lens is dirty. Clean the lens. The lens is blocked. Keep objects away from the lens. Pictures are s is displayed during shooting and the fo- blurred. Check focus before shooting. cus frame is displayed in red.
- Page 125 Troubleshooting Playback Problem Problem Possible cause Possible cause Solution Solution Page Page Pictures are The pictures were taken with a different make or — — grainy. model of camera. Pictures The picture has been resized or cropped to Playback zoom a / b or is from another make or model of —...
- Page 126 Troubleshooting Connections Problem Problem Possible cause Possible cause Solution Solution Page Page Monitor is off. The camera is connected to a TV. View pictures on the TV. The camera is not properly connected. Connect the camera correctly. No picture or Input on the television is set to “TV”.
- Page 127 AC power adapter/ Temporary camera malfunction. function as expected. DC coupler. If the problem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. The AC power adapter can be used with volt- I want to use an AC ages of 100–240 V and power frequency of power adapter and DC Check the label on the AC power adapter.
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Page 128: Warning Messages And Displays
Turn the camera off and then on again, taking care not to touch the lens. If the message persists, contact a TURN THE CAMERA OFF, REMOVE FUJIFILM dealer. LENS CAP OR OBSTRUCTION AND TURN THE CAMERA ON The camera has been used continuously at high temperatures. - Page 129 The memory card contacts require cleaning. sage is repeated, format the memory card (P 101). If the message persists, replace the memory card. Camera malfunction. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. PROTECTED CARD The memory card is locked. Unlock the memory card (P 11).
- Page 130 (P 101). If the message persists, replace the memory card. Camera malfunction. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. Format the memory card and select RENEW for the B FRAME NO. option in the X SET-UP menu. Take The camera has run out of frame numbers (cur- FRAME NO.
- Page 131 Warning Messages and Displays Warning Warning Description Description Solution Solution The DPOF print order on the current memory The maximum number of images to which DPOF print DPOF FILE ERROR card contains more than 999 images. order can be tagged is 999 per memory card. CAN NOT SET DPOF The picture can not be printed using DPOF.
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Page 132: 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 133: Specifications
Specifications System Model Digital Camera FinePix S8500/S8400/S8300/S8200 Series Effective pixels 16.2 million Image sensor -in., square-pixel CMOS with primary color filter Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards File system Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF), Exif 2.3, and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) File format •... - Page 134 Specifications System Digital zoom • Intelligent digital zoom: approx. 2.0 × (S8500 series: up to 92 × / S8400 series: up to 88 × / S8300 series: up to 84 × / S8200 series: up to 80, with optical zoom) Aperture F2.9/F8.4* (wide angle), F6.5/F7.6/F18.7* (telephoto), *uses Neutral Density (ND) filter Focus range (distance from...
- Page 135 Specifications System Bracketing ± EV, ± EV, ±1 EV Focus • Mode: CENTER/MULTI/AREA/CONTINUOUS/TRACKING • Autofocus system: Contrast-detect TTL AF White balance Automatic scene detection; six manual preset modes for direct sunlight, shade, daylight fluorescent, warm white fluorescent, cool white fluorescent, and incandescent lighting; custom white balance Self-timer Off, 2 sec, 10 sec Flash...
- Page 136 Specifications Input/output terminals HDMI output HDMI Mini Connector Digital input/output USB 2.0 High Speed Power supply/other Power sources • AA alkaline batteries (×4) • AA lithium batteries (×4; available from third-party suppliers) • AA rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries (×4; available from third-party suppliers) •...
- Page 137 Specifications Power supply/other Camera dimensions 122.6 mm × 86.9 mm × 116.2 mm/4.8 in. × 3.4 in. × 4.5 in. (W × H × D), excluding projections Shooting weight S8500 series Approx. 670 g/23.6 oz., including batteries and memory card S8400 series Approx.
- Page 138 European countries and China. Notices • Specifications subject to change without notice. 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.
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- Page 140 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)
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Page 141: 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. Shooting mode Shooting mode Adv. Adv. i C C d d K K M Option Option U V V W N P P ✔... - Page 142 Restrictions on Camera Settings Shooting mode Shooting mode Adv. Adv. i C C d d K K M Option Option U V V W N P P ✔ ✔ AUTO (3200) AUTO (3200) ✔ ✔ AUTO (1600) AUTO (1600) ✔ ✔ AUTO (800) AUTO (800) ✔...
- Page 143 Restrictions on Camera Settings Shooting mode Shooting mode Adv. Adv. i C C d d K K M Option Option U V V W N P P ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔...