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DIGITAL CAMERA

X-M1
Owner's Manual
Thank you for your purchase of this product. This
manual describes how to use your FUJIFILM X-M1
digital camera and install the supplied software. Be
sure that you have read and understood its contents
before using the camera.
For information on related products, visit our website at
http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html
EN
BL03801-100
Before You Begin
First Steps
Basic Photography
and Playback
Basic Movie Recording
and Playback
The Q (Quick Menu) Button
More on Photography
and Playback
Menus
Connections
Technical Notes
Troubleshooting
Appendix

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    Basic Movie Recording Thank you for your purchase of this product. This and Playback manual describes how to use your FUJIFILM X-M1 digital camera and install the supplied software. Be The Q (Quick Menu) Button sure that you have read and understood its contents before using the camera.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

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

  • Page 3: Safety Notes

    fi re socket Do not heat, change or take apart the battery. Do not or electric shock. Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. drop or subject the battery to impacts. Do not store Do not allow water or foreign objects to enter the the battery with metallic products.
  • Page 4 fi re or electric shock. Contact your Do not attempt to recharge a fully charged battery. The bat- FUJIFILM dealer to request internal cleaning every Do not use this camera in locations aff ected by oil tery does not however need to be fully discharged before two years.
  • Page 5 This section applies to all camera models. Use only • Dispose of used batteries promptly. thoroughly before inserting new batteries. FUJIFILM AC power adapters designated for use with this • Do not drop or subject to strong physical shocks. camera. Other adapters could damage the camera.

  • Page 6: Notices

    Card and E are trademarks of FUJIFILM Note that some restrictions apply to the photographing of Please read the “Safety Notes” and make sure you un- Corporation.
  • Page 7 For Your Safety Radiation Exposure Statement: This device meets the gov- For Customers in the U. S. A. For Customers in the U. S. A. Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment in Private Households Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment in Private Households ernment’s requirements for exposure to radio waves.

  • Page 8: Safety Notes

    Thank you for your purchase of this product. For repair, inspection, and internal testing, con- Do not view the sun through the lens or camera viewfi nders. Failure to observe this tact your FUJIFILM dealer. precaution can cause permanent visual impairment.
  • Page 9 United States embargoes goods. • Use only as part of a wireless network. FUJIFILM does not accept liability for damages result- ing from unauthorized use. Do not use in applications requiring a high degree of reliability, for example in medical devices or other systems that may directly or indirectly impact human life.

  • Page 10: About This Manual

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

  • Page 11: Product Care

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

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents For Your Safety ..................ii First Steps First Steps IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .........ii Attaching the Strap ................ 10 Safety Notes ..................iii Attaching a Lens ................11 NOTICES ....................vii Charging the Battery ..............12 Safety Notes ..................viii Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card ......
  • Page 13 Table of Contents More on Photography and Playback More on Photography and Playback Exposure Compensation .............. 55 Metering ....................56 Shooting Mode ................. 33 Using the Self-Timer ............... 57 S ADVANCED SR AUTO ............. 34 Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) ........59 B AUTO ....................
  • Page 14 Table of Contents F FOCUS MODE ................. 74 Menus Menus c MF ASSIST ................74 Using the Menus: Shooting Mode ........... 70 C AF ILLUMINATOR ..............75 Shooting Menu Options (Photographs) ....... 70 v AE/AF-LOCK BUTTON............75 A SCENE POSITION ..............70 W MOVIE SET-UP................
  • Page 15 Table of Contents The Setup Menu ................82 Connections Connections Using the Setup Menu ..............82 Uploading Pictures ................. 90 Setup Menu Options ..............83 Location Data ..................92 F DATE/TIME ................83 Downloading Location Data ............. 92 N TIME DIFFERENCE ..............83 Recording Location Data with Pictures .........
  • Page 16 Table of Contents Technical Notes Technical Notes Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Optional Accessories..............106 Problems and Solutions .............112 Accessories from FUJIFILM ............106 Warning Messages and Displays ..........118 Connecting the Camera to Other Devices ......109 Appendix Appendix Caring for the Camera ..............110 Memory Card Capacity ...............121 Storage and Use ................110...

  • Page 17: Before You Begin Symbols And Conventions

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

  • Page 18: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item. A A Shutter button ..........22 K K AF-assist illuminator ........75 R R Sub-command dial ........5, 122 B B Main command ..........5, 122 Self-timer lamp ..........
  • Page 19 Parts of the Camera a N (fl ash pop-up) button ......... 27 b b a (playback) button ........20 c c Indicator lamp (see below) d d t(movie recording) button ......30 e e MENU/OK button ..........5 X (control lock) button (press and hold) ..4 f f Selector .............
  • Page 20 Parts of the Camera Silent Mode Silent Mode Control Lock Control Lock In situations in which camera sounds or lights may To avoid unintended operation of the selector and the Q and t buttons during shooting, press MENU/OK be unwelcome, press the DISP/BACK button until the o icon is displayed (about a second).

  • Page 21: The Main Command

    Parts of the Camera The Main Command The Main Command The Selector The Selector Rotate the main command dial to set Move cursor up (e) the exposure or shutter speed (P 43, AF (autofocus) button (P 52)/ MENU/OK button 55), select options in the quick menu b (delete) button (P 26) (P 70, 77, 82) display (P 32), or view other pictures...

  • Page 22: Camera Displays

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

  • Page 23: Playback

    Parts of the Camera ■ Playback A Rating ............. 23 I I Dynamic range ..........71 B B Intelligent Face Detection indicator....74 J J Playback mode indicator ......... 23 100-0001 C C Red-eye removal indicator ......79 K K Date and time ..........18 D D Portrait enhancer ..........

  • Page 24: Lenses

    Lenses Lenses The camera can be used with lenses for the FUJIFILM X-mount and the other accessories listed from page 106. Parts of the Lens Parts of the Lens Removing the Caps Removing the Caps Remove the caps as shown. Attaching the Hood...

  • Page 25: Lenses With Aperture Rings

    Lenses Lenses with Aperture Rings Lenses with Aperture Rings Manual Focus Lenses Manual Focus Lenses At settings other than A, you Aperture ring Slide the focus ring to the front for can adjust aperture by rotating autofocus. the lens aperture ring (expo- A 16 11 8 5.6 4 For manual focus, slide the focus ring sure modes A and M).

  • Page 26: First Steps

    First Steps First Steps Attaching the Strap Attaching the Strap Attach the strap to the two strap eyelets as shown below. Q To avoid dropping the camera, be sure the strap is correctly secured.

  • Page 27: Attaching A Lens

    Q Do not touch the camera’s internal parts. Lenses and Other Optional Accessories Lenses and Other Optional Accessories The camera can be used with lenses for the FUJIFILM Attach the lens. X-mount and the other accessories listed from page Place the lens on mount, keeping the marks 106.

  • Page 28: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Charging the Battery The battery is not charged at shipment. Before use, charge the battery in the supplied battery charger. Place the battery in the charger. Plug the charger in. Place the battery in the supplied battery char- Plug the charger into an indoor power outlet.

  • Page 29: Inserting The Battery And A Memory Card

    Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card The camera has no internal memory; instead, pictures are stored on optional SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards (sold separately). After charging the battery, insert the battery and memory card as described below.
  • Page 30 Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Q Be sure card is in the correct orientation; do not Insert the memory card. insert at an angle or use force. Holding the memory Q SD/SDHC/SDXC memo- Click card in the orientation ry cards can be locked, shown at right, slide making it impossible to...
  • Page 31 Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Q Q Batteries Batteries Removing the Battery and Memory Card Removing the Battery and Memory Card • Remove dirt from the battery terminals with a clean, Before removing the battery or memory card, turn dry cloth.

  • Page 32: Compatible Memory Cards

    Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card ■ Compatible Memory Cards FUJIFILM and SanDisk SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards have been approved for use in the cam- era. A complete list of approved memory cards is available at http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_ cameras/compatibility/.

  • Page 33: Turning The Camera On And Off

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

  • Page 34: Basic Setup

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

  • Page 35: The Disp/Back Button

    The DISP/BACK DISP/BACK Button Button R INFORMATION 2 is available only when an option Press DISP/BACK to cycle through display modes as other than x TRACKING is selected for F FOCUS follows: MODE in modes P, S, A, and M. Custom Display Custom Display Choose items for display using the v DISP.

  • Page 36: Playback

    The DISP/BACK Button ■ Playback Indicators displayed Indicators hidden Favorites Photo information 100-0001 100-0001 100-0001 3:2 F 3:2 F ISO 200 1/1000 F4.5 12 / 31 / 2050 10 : 00 AM 12 / 31 / 2050 10 : 00 AM 1 / 1000 1 / 1000 F5.6 F5.6...

  • Page 37: Basic Photography And Playback

    Basic Photography and Playback Basic Photography and Playback Taking Photographs Taking Photographs This section explains basic photography. Scene Icon Scene Icon The camera automatically selects the appropriate Select S mode. scene. Rotate the mode dial to S (ADVANCED SR AUTO). The following information will be dis- played in the LCD monitor.
  • Page 38 Taking Photographs Ready the camera. Focus. Hold the camera steady Frame the picture with your sub- with both hands and brace ject in the center of the display and your elbows against your press the shutter button halfway to sides. Shaking or unsteady focus.

  • Page 39: Viewing Pictures

    Viewing Pictures Viewing Pictures Viewing Pictures Full Frame Viewing Pictures Full Frame Zooming in on the Focus Point Zooming in on the Focus Point Pictures can be viewed in the LCD monitor. When Press the center of the sub-com- taking important pictures, take a test shot and mand dial to zoom in on the focus check the results.

  • Page 40: Playback Zoom

    Viewing Pictures When the picture is zoomed in, the selector can Playback Zoom Playback Zoom Rotate the sub-command dial to zoom in or out be used to view areas of the image not currently on pictures in full-frame playback. visible in the display. To exit zoom, press DISP/BACK, MENU/OK, or the center of the sub-command dial.

  • Page 41: Multi-Frame Playback

    Viewing Pictures Multi-Frame Playback Multi-Frame Playback To view multiple images, rotate the sub-comand dial left when a picture is displayed full frame. Use the sub-command dial to choose the number of images displayed. Rotate the sub-command dial left to view more images.

  • Page 42: Deleting Pictures

    Deleting Pictures 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 that FRAME SELECTED FRAMES ALL FRAMES deleted pictures can not be recovered. Copy important pictures to a com- puter or other storage device before proceeding.

  • Page 43: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash Using the Flash Use the built-in fl ash for additional lighting when shooting at night or indoors under low light. Press the N button to raise the fl ash. Q The fl ash may contact accessories mounted on the hot shoe. If necessary, remove accessories before raising the fl ash.
  • Page 44 180 s or slower. Optional Flash Units Optional Flash Units The camera can also be used with optional FUJIFILM shoe-mounted fl ash units. Do not use third-party fl ash units that apply over 300 V to the camera hot shoe.

  • Page 45: Macro Mode (Close-Ups)

    Macro Mode (Close-ups) Macro Mode (Close-ups) To focus at short distances, press the selector left (F). To exit macro mode, select OFF. R The distances at which the camera will focus in macro mode vary with the lens. See the lens manual for details.

  • Page 46: Basic Movie Recording And Playback Recording High-Defi Nition (Hd) Movies

    Basic Movie Recording and Playback Basic Movie Recording and Playback Recording High-Defi nition (HD) Movies Recording High-Defi nition (HD) Movies The camera can be used to record short high-defi nition movies. During recording, y and the time re- maining will be displayed in the LCD monitor and sound will be recorded via the built-in microphone (be careful not to cover the microphone during recording).

  • Page 47: Viewing Movies

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

  • Page 48: The Q (Quick Menu) Button

    The Q (Quick Menu) Button The Q (Quick Menu) Button Press Q for quick access to the following items. For more information on the options available, see the pages listed below. A SHOOTING MODE ........33 r HIGHLIGHT TONE ........71 F FOCUS MODE ..........

  • Page 49: More On Photography And Playback

    More on Photography and Playback More on Photography and Playback 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 set- ting. The following modes are available: P: Aperture and shutter speed can be adjust- S, A, M: Select for full control over camera settings, including aperture ed using program shift (P 40).

  • Page 50: S Advanced Sr Auto

    Shooting Mode S ADVANCED SR AUTO B AUTO ADVANCED SR AUTO AUTO When the mode dial is rotated to S, Choose for crisp, clear snapshots. This the camera automatically optimizes mode is recommended in most situa- settings to suit the scene. tions.

  • Page 51: Adv. Advanced

    Shooting Mode Adv. Adv. ADVANCED ADVANCED This mode combines “point-and-shoot” simplicity with sophisticated photographic tech- niques. R A Adv. MODE supports exposure compensation (P 55) and program shift (P 40). Press MENU/OK while the mode description is displayed. ADVANCED FILTER R If the view through the lens is displayed in the LCD monitor, press MENU/OK and select Adv.

  • Page 52: Y Advanced Filter

    Shooting Mode ■ Y ADVANCED FILTER Take photos with fi lter eff ects. Choose from the following fi lters. Filter Filter Description Description G TOY CAMERA TOY CAMERA Choose for a retro toy camera eff ect. H MINIATURE MINIATURE The tops and bottoms of pictures are blurred for a diorama eff ect. I POP COLOR POP COLOR Create high-contrast images with saturated colors.

  • Page 53: Multiple Exposure

    Shooting Mode ■ j MULTIPLE EXPOSURE Create a photograph that combines two exposures. Take the fi rst shot. Press MENU/OK. The fi rst shot will be shown superimposed on the view through the lens as a guide to taking the second shot. R To return to Step 1 and retake the fi rst shot, press the selector left.

  • Page 54: Sp Scene Position /N/M/H

    Shooting Mode N / / M M / / h h SP SCENE POSITION / SCENE POSITION /N The camera off ers a choice of “scenes, ” each adapted to particular shooting conditions or a specifi c type of subject. The following scenes can be selected directly using the mode dial: Scene Scene Description...
  • Page 55 Shooting Mode Scene Scene Description Description Z PORTRAIT ENHANCER Choose for a smooth skin eff ect when shooting portraits. PORTRAIT ENHANCER O NIGHT NIGHT Choose this mode for poorly lit twilight or night scenes. H NIGHT (TRIPOD) NIGHT (TRIPOD) Choose this mode for slow shutter speeds when shooting at night. p p FIREWORKS FIREWORKS Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a fi rework.

  • Page 56: Program Ae (P)

    Shooting Mode Program AE (P) Program AE (P) In this mode, the camera adjusts shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure. Q If the subject is outside the metering range of the camera, the shutter speed and aperture displays will show “– – –”. ±0 Program Shift Program Shift...

  • Page 57: Shutter-Priority Ae (S)

    Shooting Mode Shutter-Priority AE (S) Shutter-Priority AE (S) In this mode, you choose the shutter speed by rotating the sub-command dial, while the camera adjusts aperture for optimal exposure. Q If the correct exposure can not be achieved at the selected shutter speed, aperture will be displayed in red when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

  • Page 58: Aperture-Priority Ae (A)

    Shooting Mode Aperture-Priority AE (A) Aperture-Priority AE (A) In this mode, you choose the aperture by rotating the sub-command dial, while the camera adjusts shutter speed for optimal exposure. Q If the correct exposure can not be achieved at the selected aperture, the shutter speed will be displayed in red when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

  • Page 59: Manual Exposure (M)

    Shooting Mode Manual Exposure (M) Manual Exposure (M) In this mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. Rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed and the sub-command dial to choose the aperture. R The manual exposure display includes an exposure indicator that shows the amount the picture would be under- or over-exposed at current settings.

  • Page 60: Custom Mode (C)

    Shooting Mode Custom Mode (C) Custom Mode (C) In P, S, A, and M modes, the K CUSTOM SET option in the shooting menu can be used to save current camera and menu settings. These settings are recalled whenever the mode dial is rotated to C (custom mode).

  • Page 61: White Balance

    White Balance White Balance For natural colors, press the selector right (WB) to display the following options, then WHITE BALANCE AUTO use the selector to highlight an option that matches the light source and press MENU/OK. The dialog shown at bottom right will be displayed; use the selector to fi ne-tune white balance or press DISP/BACK to exit without fi ne-tuning.
  • Page 62 White Balance : Custom White Balance : Custom White Balance Choose to adjust white balance for unusual lighting conditions. White balance measurement options will be displayed; frame a white object so that it fi lls the display and press the shutter button all the way down to measure white balance (to select the most recent custom value and exit without measuring white balance, press DISP/BACK, or press MENU/OK to select the most recent value and display the fi ne-tuning dialog).

  • Page 63: Sensitivity

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

  • Page 64: Auto

    Sensitivity ■ AUTO The following options are available when AUTO is selected: Option Option Default Default DEFAULT SENSITIVITY MAX. SENSITIVITY MIN. SHUTTER SPEED 1/60 1/60 The camera automatically chooses a sensitivity between the default and maximum values. Sensitiv- ity is only raised above the default value if the shutter speed required for optimal exposure would be slower than the value selected for MIN.

  • Page 65: Focus Mode

    Focus Mode Focus Mode Choose how the camera focuses (note that re- Option Option Description Description gardless of the option selected, manual focus will Choose for manual control of focus or in p MANUAL situations in which the camera is unable be used when a manual focus lens is attached).

  • Page 66: Manual

    Focus Mode ■ p MANUAL When p MANUAL is selected for F FOCUS MODE, you can focus manually using the lens focus ring. Rotate the ring left to reduce the focus distance, right to increase. The manual focus indicator indicates how closely the focus distance matches the distance to the subject in the focus brackets (the red bar indicates the focus distance, the white bar the depth of fi eld, or in other words the distance in front of and behind the focus point that appears to be in focus);...
  • Page 67 Focus Mode Manual Focus: Checking Focus Manual Focus: Checking Focus In manual focus mode, you can press the center of the sub-command dial to magnify the view in the LCD monitor. To view other areas of the frame, press the selector up (AF) and then use the selector to scroll the display.

  • Page 68: Focus Frame Selection

    Focus Mode Focus Frame Selection Focus Frame Selection When t AREA is selected for F F FOCUS MODE, the camera of- Focus point fers a choice of focus points allowing photographs to be com- posed with the main subject positioned almost anywhere in the frame.

  • Page 69: Focus/Exposure Lock

    Focus/Exposure Lock Focus/Exposure Lock To compose photographs with off -center subjects: Focus: Position the subject in the focus frame and press the shutter button half- way to lock focus and exposure. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter button is pressed halfway (AF/AE lock). ±0 R If AE/AF LOCK is assigned to the Fn button ( 64), the focus and/or exposure will lock while the Fn button...
  • Page 70 Focus/Exposure Lock Autofocus Autofocus Although the camera boasts a high-precision autofocus system, it may be unable to focus on the subjects listed below. • Very shiny subjects such as mirrors or car bodies. • Fast-moving subjects. • Subjects photographed through a window or other refl ective object. •...

  • Page 71: Exposure Compensation

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

  • Page 72: Metering

    Metering Metering Choose how the camera meters exposure. Press MENU/OK in shooting mode to display the shooting menu. Press the selector up or down to highlight C PHOTOMETRY and press MENU/OK. Press the selector up or down to highlight the desired option and SHOOTING MENU PHOTOMETRY press MENU/OK to select.

  • Page 73: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-Timer Using the Self-Timer Use the timer for self-portraits or to prevent blur caused by camera shake. Press MENU/OK in shooting mode to display the shooting menu. Press the selector up or down to highlight B SELF-TIMER and press MENU/ Press the selector up or down to highlight one of the following op- SHOOTING MENU SELF-TIMER...
  • Page 74 Using the Self-Timer Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to start the timer. The display in the monitor shows the number of seconds remaining until the shutter is released. To stop the timer before the picture is taken, press DISP/BACK.

  • Page 75: Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode)

    Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) Capture motion in a series of pictures. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to start shoot- Press the selector down (I) when ing. Shooting ends when the shut- the camera is in shooting mode.

  • Page 76: Bracketing

    Bracketing Bracketing Automatically vary settings over a series of pictures. Press the selector down (I) when the camera is in shooting mode, and then press the selector up or down to highlight one of the following: Option Option Description Description Press the selector left or right to highlight a bracketing amount.

  • Page 77: Film Simulation

    Film Simulation Film Simulation Simulate the eff ects of diff erent kinds of fi lm, including black-and-white. Press MENU/OK in shooting mode to display the shooting menu. Press the selector up or down to highlight P FILM SIMULATION and press MENU/OK. Press the selector up or down to highlight one of the following options and press MENU/OK to select.

  • Page 78: Recording Pictures In Raw Format

    Recording Pictures in RAW Format Recording Pictures in RAW Format To record raw, unprocessed data from the camera image sensor, select a RAW option for image qual- ity in the shooting menu as described below. JPEG copies of RAW images can be created using the j RAW CONVERSION option in the playback menu, or RAW images can be viewed on a computer us- ing the RAW FILE CONVERTER application that is installed with the software on the supplied CD (P 95, 97).

  • Page 79: Creating Jpeg Copies Of Raw Pictures

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

  • Page 80: The Fn Button

    The Fn Button The Fn Button The role played by the Fn button can be selected using the F FUNC- TION (Fn) SETTING option in the shooting menu. The options available include, depth-of-fi eld preview (P 42), sensitivity (P 47), the self-timer (P 57), image size (P 70), image quality (P 71), dynamic range (P 71), fi lm simulation (P 61), metering (P 56), focus/exposure lock (P 53), instant AF (P 50), focus mode (P 49), Intelligent Face Detection (P 74), location info...

  • Page 81: Using A Mount Adapter

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

  • Page 82: Color Shading Correction

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

  • Page 83: Image Search

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

  • Page 84: Photobook Assist

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

  • Page 85: Viewing Photobooks

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

  • Page 86: Using The Menus: Shooting Mode

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

  • Page 87: T Image Quality

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode T IMAGE QUALITY IMAGE QUALITY Choose a fi le format and compression ratio. Select FINE or NORMAL to record JPEG images, RAW to record RAW images, or FINE+RAW or NORMAL+RAW to record both JPEG and RAW images. FINE and FINE+RAW use lower JPEG compression ratios for higher-quality JPEG images, while NORMAL and NORMAL+RAW use higher JPEG compression ratios to increase the num- ber of images that can be stored.

  • Page 88: Shadow Tone

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode s SHADOW TONE SHADOW TONE Adjust the appearance of shadows. h NOISE REDUCTION NOISE REDUCTION Reduce noise in pictures taken at high sensitivities. K LONG EXPOSURE NR LONG EXPOSURE NR Select ON to reduce mottling in long time-exposures (P 41, 43). K CUSTOM SET CUSTOM SET Save settings for P, S, A, and M mode (P 44).

  • Page 89: Framing Guideline

    MOUNT ADAPTOR SETTING MOUNT ADAPTOR SETTING Adjust settings for M-mount lenses connected using an optional FUJIFILM M MOUNT ADAPTER (P 65). m SHOOT WITHOUT LENS SHOOT WITHOUT LENS Choose whether shutter release is enabled when no lens is attached.

  • Page 90: C Photometry

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode C PHOTOMETRY PHOTOMETRY Choose how the camera meters exposure when Intelligent Face Detection is off (P 56). b FACE DETECTION FACE DETECTION Intelligent Face Detection sets focus and exposure for human faces anywhere in the frame, preventing the camera from focusing on the background in group portraits.

  • Page 91: C Af Illuminator

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

  • Page 92: Flash Mode

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode p FLASH MODE FLASH MODE Choose a fl ash mode ( 27). I FLASH COMPENSATION FLASH COMPENSATION Adjust fl ash brightness. Choose from values between +2 EV and –2 EV. Note that the desired results may not be achieved de- pending on shooting conditions and the distance to the subject.

  • Page 93: Using The Menus: Playback Mode

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

  • Page 94: Resize

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode e RESIZE RESIZE Create a cropped copy of the current picture. Display the desired picture. Select e RESIZE in the playback menu. Highlight a size and press MENU/OK to display a confi rmation dialog. Press MENU/OK again to save the resized copy to a separate fi le. R The sizes available vary with the size of the original image.

  • Page 95: B Red Eye Removal

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode B RED EYE REMOVAL RED EYE REMOVAL Remove red-eye from portraits. The camera will analyze the image; if red-eye is detected, the image will be processed to create a copy with reduced red-eye. Display the desired picture. Select B RED EYE REMOVAL in the playback menu.

  • Page 96: Photobook Assist

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode m PHOTOBOOK ASSIST PHOTOBOOK ASSIST Create books from your favorite photos (P 68). j MARK FOR UPLOAD TO MARK FOR UPLOAD TO Select pictures for upload to YouTube, Facebook or MyFinePix.com using MyFinePix Studio (Windows only). Select YouTube to choose movies for upload to YouTube, FACEBOOK to choose photos and movies for upload to Facebook, or MyFinePix.com to choose photos for upload to MyFinePix.com.

  • Page 97: K Print Order (Dpof)

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode K PRINT ORDER (DPOF) PRINT ORDER (DPOF) Select pictures for printing on DPOF- and PictBridge-compatible devices (P 102). J DISP ASPECT DISP ASPECT Choose how High Defi nition (HD) devices display pictures with an aspect ratio of 3 : 2 (this option is available only when an HDMI cable is connected).

  • Page 98: The Setup Menu

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

  • Page 99: Setup Menu Options

    The Setup Menu Setup Menu Options Setup Menu Options F DATE/TIME DATE/TIME Set the camera clock (P 18). N TIME DIFFERENCE TIME DIFFERENCE Switch the camera clock instantly from your home time zone to the local time at your destination when traveling. To specify the diff erence between local time and your home time zone: Highlight g LOCAL and press MENU/OK.

  • Page 100: Sound Set-Up

    The Setup Menu b SOUND SET-UP SOUND SET-UP Adjust sound settings. Option Option Description Description Adjust the volume of the sounds produced when camera controls are operated. Choose e OFF OPERATION VOL. OPERATION VOL. (mute) to disable control sounds. PLAYBACK VOLUME PLAYBACK VOLUME Adjust the volume for movie playback.

  • Page 101: I Focus Ring

    The Setup Menu I FOCUS RING FOCUS RING Choose the direction in which the focus ring is rotated to increase the focus distance. Z POWER MANAGEMENT POWER MANAGEMENT Adjust power management settings. Option Option Description Description Choose the length of time before the camera turns off automatically when no operations are performed. AUTO POWER OFF AUTO POWER OFF Shorter times increase battery life;...

  • Page 102: U Date Stamp

    The Setup Menu U DATE STAMP DATE STAMP Stamp the time and/or date of recording on photographs as they are taken. • R+S: Stamp new photographs with the date and time of recording. • R: Stamp new photographs with the date of recording. •...

  • Page 103: U Geotagging Set-Up

    VIOUS CONNECTION to view computers to which the camera has recently connected. s PC AUTO SAVE SETTING PC AUTO SAVE SETTING Choose a destination for images uploaded using s PC AUTO SAVE. For more information, visit http://app.fujifilm-dsc.com/pc. K FORMAT FORMAT Select OK to format the memory card.

  • Page 104: Factory Defaults

    Factory Defaults Factory Defaults The factory default settings for the options in the shooting and setup menus are listed below. With the exceptions of F DATE/TIME, N TIME DIFFERENCE and A SCREEN SET-UP > BACKGROUND COLOR, these settings can be restored using the R RESET option in the setup menu. ■...

  • Page 105: Setup Menu

    Factory Defaults ■ Setup Menu Menu Menu Default Default Menu Menu Default Default F DATE/TIME — U GEOTAGGING SET-UP N TIME DIFFERENCE — r LOCATION INFO SEARCH — — GEOTAGGING R RESET — LOCATION INFO o SILENT MODE r WIRELESS SETTINGS b SOUND SET-UP GENERAL SETTINGS —...

  • Page 106: Connections

    Before proceeding, download the free FUJIFILM Camera Application app and install it on your smartphone or tablet. To download the app or view information on using FUJIFILM Camera Application, visit http://app.fujifilm-dsc.com/app.
  • Page 107 Uploading Pictures R Personal information may be revealed by the titles, dates, location data, and other information included with pictures. Verify the destination before beginning upload. R The time needed for upload varies with fi le size and the distance to the destination. At default settings (rec- ommended), ON is selected for r WIRELESS SETTING >...

  • Page 108: Location Data

    The U GEOTAGGING SET-UP > r LOCATION INFO SEARCH option in the setup menu can be used to download location data from smartphones running the free FUJIFILM Camera Application app. The location data can then be added to pictures as they are taken. To download the app or view informa- tion on using FUJIFILM Camera Application, visit http://app.fujifilm-dsc.com/app.

  • Page 109: Recording Location Data With Pictures

    Location Data Recording Location Data with Pictures Recording Location Data with Pictures To save location data with new pictures: Download data on your current location from a smartphone (P 92). Select ON for U GEOTAGGING SET-UP > GEOTAGGING. Take pictures. The location data acquired in Step 2 will be added to the new images. The camera will display the latitude and longitude of the most recently acquired lo- cation.

  • Page 110: Saving Pictures To A Computer

    Follow the steps below to save pictures to a computer over a wireless network. Before proceeding, install the free FUJIFILM PC AutoSave application to the destination computer and adjust settings as desired. Be sure the camera battery is fully charged.

  • Page 111: Viewing Pictures On A Computer

    Viewing Pictures on a Computer Viewing Pictures on a Computer The supplied software can be used to copy pictures to a computer, where they can be stored, viewed, organized, and printed. Before proceeding, install the software as described below. Do connect the camera to the computer until installation is complete.
  • Page 112 Viewing Pictures on a Computer Exit any applications that may be running and insert the installer CD in a CD-ROM drive. Windows 8/Windows 7/Windows Vista 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 8/Windows 7) or Allow (Windows Vista).

  • Page 113: Macintosh: Installing Raw File Converter

    RAW FILE CONVERTER is used to view RAW images on your computer. Confi rm that the computer meets the following system requirements: Intel (Core 2 Duo or better) Pre-installed copies of Mac OS X version 10.6–10.8 (visit http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/ OS OS compatibility/ for more information).

  • Page 114: Connecting The Camera

    Viewing Pictures on a Computer Connecting the Camera Connecting the Camera Find a memory card containing pictures you want to copy to the computer and insert the card into the camera (P 13). R Windows users may require the Windows CD when starting the software for the fi rst time. Q Loss of power during transfer could result in loss of data or damage to the memory card.
  • Page 115 Viewing Pictures on a Computer Q If a memory card containing a large number of images is inserted, there may be a delay before the software starts and you may be unable to import or save images. Use a memory card reader to transfer pictures. Q Make sure that the computer does not display a message stating that copying is in progress and that the indi- cator lamp is out before turning the camera off or disconnecting the USB cable (if the number of images cop- ied is very large, the indicator lamp may remain lit after the message has cleared from the computer display).

  • Page 116: Printing Pictures Via Usb

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

  • Page 117: Printing The Dpof Print Order

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

  • Page 118: Creating A Dpof Print Order

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

  • Page 119: With Date S/ Without Date

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

  • Page 120: Reset All

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

  • Page 121: Viewing Pictures On Tv

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

  • Page 122: Technical Notes Optional Accessories

    The camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other manufacturers. Accessories from FUJIFILM Accessories from FUJIFILM The following optional accessories are available from FUJIFILM. For the latest information on the accesso- ries available in your region, check with your local FUJIFILM representative or visit http://www.fujifilm.com/ products/digital_cameras/index.html.
  • Page 123 Optional Accessories FUJINON lenses FUJINON lenses XF-series lenses: Interchangeable lenses for use exclusively with the FUJIFILM X-mount. XC-series lenses: Interchangeable lenses for use exclusively with the FUJIFILM X-mount. Shoe-mounted fl ash units Shoe-mounted fl ash units EF-20: This clip-on fl ash unit (powered by two AA batteries) has a Guide Number of 20/65 (ISO 100, m/ft.) and supports TTL fl ash control.
  • Page 124 Leather cases BLC-XM1: This case, exclusively for use with the X-M1, is made with genuine leather and comes with a shoulder strap of the same material. Pictures can be taken and batteries and memory cards inserted or removed with the camera still in its case.

  • Page 125: Connecting The Camera To Other Devices

    FUJIFILM M MOUNT ADAPTER † USB cable ■ ■ Audio/Visual Audio/Visual † HDMI cable Computer † * Available separately from FUJIFILM. HDTV † † Available separately from third-party suppliers. USB and HDMI cables must be no more than 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) long.

  • Page 126: Caring For The Camera

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

  • Page 127: Cleaning The Image Sensor

    Cleaning the Image Sensor Cleaning the Image Sensor Multiple photographs marred by spots or blotches in identical locations may indicate the presence of dust on the camera image sensor. Clean the sensor using the V SENSOR CLEANING option in the setup menu ( 86);...

  • Page 128: Troubleshooting

    : The battery has reached the end of its charging life. Purchase a new charge. charge. battery. If the battery still fails to charge, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. battery. If the battery still fails to charge, contact your FUJIFILM dealer.
  • Page 129 Problems and Solutions ■ ■ Menus and Displays Menus and Displays Problem Problem Solution Solution ENGLISH for for Q a ( (P P 83). Display is not in English. Display is not in English. Select Select ENGLISH 83). ■ ■ Shooting Shooting Problem Problem...
  • Page 130 Problems and Solutions Problem Problem Solution Solution The selected subject is closer to the center of the frame than the main subject. Recompose the picture or turn face The selected subject is closer to the center of the frame than the main subject. Recompose the picture or turn face Wrong subject is selected.
  • Page 131 Problems and Solutions ■ ■ Playback Playback Problem Problem Solution Solution Pictures are grainy. Pictures are grainy. The pictures were taken with a diff erent make or model of camera. The pictures were taken with a diff erent make or model of camera. Playback zoom is unavail- Playback zoom is unavail- The pictures were created using...
  • Page 132 Problems and Solutions ■ ■ Connections/Miscellaneous Connections/Miscellaneous Problem Problem Solution Solution Problem connecting or Problem connecting or • • The smartphone is too far away The smartphone is too far away: Move the devices closer. : Move the devices closer. uploading pictures to uploading pictures to •...
  • Page 133 13). The camera does not func- The camera does not func- P 13, 15). If the problem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Remove and reinsert the battery ( Remove and reinsert the battery (P 13, 15). If the problem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer.

  • Page 134: Warning Messages And Displays

    TURN OFF THE CAMERA Camera malfunction. Turn the camera off and then on again. If the message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer. Camera malfunction. Turn the camera off and then on again. If the message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer.
  • Page 135 P 16). 16). • • Camera malfunction Camera malfunction: Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. : Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. P 26) or insert a memory card with The memory card is full and pictures can not be recorded. Delete pictures ( The memory card is full and pictures can not be recorded.
  • Page 136 Warning Messages and Display Warning Warning Description Description An attempt was made to delete or rotate to a protected picture. Remove protection and try again ( An attempt was made to delete or rotate to a protected picture. Remove protection and try again (P P 78).

  • Page 137: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Memory Card Capacity Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the recording time or number of pictures available at diff erent image sizes. All fi gures are approximate; fi le size varies with the scene recorded, producing wide variations in the number of fi les that can be stored.

  • Page 138: The Command Dials

    The Command Dials The Command Dials The roles played by the command dials vary as shown below. Mode Mode Lens Lens P (program AE; P (program AE; S (shutter-priority S (shutter-priority A (aperture-priori- A (aperture-priori- M (manual; M (manual; Playback Playback P 40) AE;...

  • Page 139: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations Specifi cations System Model Model FUJIFILM X-M1 FUJIFILM X-M1 digital camera digital camera Eff ective pixels Eff ective pixels 16.3 million 16.3 million Image sensor Image sensor 23.6 mm × 15.6 mm (APS-C format), X-Trans, CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) image sensor 23.6 mm ×...
  • Page 140 Specifi cations System Continuous Continuous Mode Mode Frame rate (fps) Frame rate (fps) Frames per burst Frames per burst Bracketing Bracketing Up to approximately 30 Up to approximately 30 — — Up to approximately 50 Up to approximately 50 — — —...
  • Page 141 Specifi cations Input/output terminals HDMI output HDMI output HDMI mini connector HDMI mini connector Digital input/output Digital input/output USB 2.0 High-Speed USB 2.0 High-Speed Power supply/other Power supply Power supply NP-W126 rechargeable battery NP-W126 rechargeable battery Battery life Battery life (approximate (approximate Battery type Battery type...
  • Page 142 Specifi cations NP-W126 rechargeable battery Nominal voltage Nominal voltage 7.2 V DC 7.2 V DC Nominal capacity Nominal capacity 1,260 mAh 1,260 mAh Operating temperature Operating temperature 0 °C to +40 °C/+32 °F to +104 °F 0 °C to +40 °C/+32 °F to +104 °F Dimensions Dimensions (W ×...
  • Page 143 • Specifi cations subject to change without notice; for the latest information, visit http://www.fujifilm.com/products/ digital_cameras/index.html. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this manual. • Although the LCD monitor is manufactured using advanced high-precision technology, small bright points and anomalous colors may appear, particularly in the vicinity of text.

  • Page 144: Restrictions On Camera Settings

    Restrictions on Camera Settings Restrictions on Camera Settings The options available in each shooting mode are listed below. Adv. Adv. M M N M h h H p p Q U V V W ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔...
  • Page 145 Restrictions on Camera Settings Adv. Adv. M M N M h h H p p Q U V V W ✔ ✔ 3 3 ✔ ✔ 3 3 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 3 3 ✔ ✔ 3 3 ✔ ✔ 3 3 ✔ ✔ 3 3 ✔ ✔ 3 3 ✔ ✔ 3 3 ✔ ✔ 3 3 ✔ ✔ 3 3 ✔ ✔ 3 3 ✔ ✔ 3 3 ✔ ✔ 3 3 ✔ ✔ 3 3 ✔ ✔ 3 3 AUTO AUTO ✔...
  • Page 146 Restrictions on Camera Settings Adv. Adv. M M N M h h H p p Q U V V W ✔ ✔ 3 3 ✔ ✔ 3 3 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 3 3 ✔ ✔ 3 3 ✔ ✔ 3 3 ✔ ✔ 3 3 ✔ ✔ 3 3 ✔ ✔ 3 3 ✔ ✔ 3 3 ✔ ✔ 3 3 ✔ ✔ 3 3 ✔ ✔ 3 3 ✔ ✔ 3 3 ✔ ✔ 3 3 ✔ ✔ 3 3 AUTO AUTO ✔...
  • Page 147 Restrictions on Camera Settings Adv. Adv. M M N M h h H p p Q U V V W ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 3 3 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔...
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