Fujifilm Camera X100s Owners Manual

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More on Photography and PlaybackFocus Mode
 
■  MF  Assist
The  c MF ASSIST option in the setup menu can be used to check focus when pictures are framed in 
the LCD monitor or electronic viewfi nder.
 
R The c  MF ASSIST menu can be displayed by pressing and holding the center of the command control.
The following options are available:
• FOCUS PEAK HIGHLIGHT: Highlights high-contrast outlines. Rotate the focus ring until 
the subject is highlighted.
• DIGITAL SPLIT IMAGE: Displays a split, black-and-white image in the center of the 
frame.  Frame the subject in the split-image area and rotate the focus ring until 
the three parts of the split image are correctly aligned.
    Manual Focus: Checking Focus  Manual Focus: Checking Focus
If  ON is selected for j  FOCUS CHECK in the setup menu (P 89), 
rotating the focus ring automatically magnifi es the view in the elec-
tronic viewfi nder or LCD monitor for precise focus.  To scroll to other 
areas of the frame, press the AF button and rotate the command dial.
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R The magnifi cation varies depending on whether STANDARD or FOCUS PEAK HIGHLIGHT/DIGITAL SPLIT 
IMAGE is selected for c  MF ASSIST. 
						

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Focus Mode
 Focus Frame Selection Focus Frame Selection
When t AREA is selected for 
FF  AF MODE in the shooting 
menu and AF-S is selected for focus mode, the electronic view-
fi nder and LCD monitor off er a choice of 49 focus points and the 
optical viewfi nder a choice of 25, allowing photographs to be 
composed with the main subject positioned almost anywhere in 
the frame. To position the focus frame, press the AF button and 
then use the command dial (the focus frame can be returned to 
the center by pressing  DISP/BACK).  Press MENU/OK when the focus 
frame is in the desired position.
 
Q When you switch to the optical viewfi nder, the camera will select the 
focus frame closest to that selected in the electronic viewfi nder or 
LCD monitor.
Focus frame
Focus point
OVF EVF/LCD
When framing pictures in the electronic viewfi nder or LCD moni-
tor, you can choose the size of the focus frame for 
AF-S by press-
ing the AF button and then pressing the command control left 
or right.  Press the control left to reduce the frame by up to 50%, 
right to enlarge it by up to 150%.  Press  MENU/OK when the frame 
is the desired size.
EVF/LCD 
						

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More on Photography and Playback Focus/Exposure Lock Focus/Exposure  Lock
To compose photographs with off -center subjects:
 1 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).
P2002000F5 . 6
 
R Depending on the option selected for v AE/AF-LOCK BUTTON in the shooting menu (P 78), focus and/
or exposure can also be locked by pressing the  AFL/AEL button; focus and/or exposure will remain locked 
even when the shutter button is pressed halfway.  Choose  AE LOCK ONLY to lock exposure but not focus, 
AF LOCK ONLY to lock focus but not exposure, or AE/AF LOCK to lock both focus and exposure.  Regard-
less of the option selected, the  AFL/AEL button can not be used to lock exposure in manual focus mode 
( P  46).
 2 Recompose: Keep the shutter button pressed halfway or keep the  AFL/AEL button 
pressed.
 
R If AE&AF ON/OFF SWITCH is selected for k AE/AF-LOCK MODE (P 78),  focus 
and/or exposure lock when the AFL/AEL button is pressed and remain locked until the 
button is pressed again.P200F5 . 62000
 3  Shoot: Press the button all the way down.
P200F5 . 62000 
						

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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.
•  Dark subjects and subjects that absorb rather than refl ect light, such as hair or fur.
•  Insubstantial subjects, such as smoke or fl ame.
•  Subjects that show little contrast with the background (for example, subjects in clothing that is the same color  as the background).
•  Subjects positioned in front of or behind a high-contrast object that is also in the focus frame (for example, a  subject photographed against a backdrop of highly contrasting elements). 
						

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More on Photography and Playback Exposure Compensation Exposure  Compensation
Rotate the exposure compensation dial to adjust exposure when photographing very bright, 
very dark, or high-contrast subjects.  The eff ect is visible in the LCD monitor and electronic 
viewfi  nder; when using the optical viewfi  nder, use the exposure indicator to check exposure.
Exposure compensation indicator
2000 F5.6P200P2000F5 . 620020001F5.6
000100
P200
F
OVF EVFLCD
Choose positive values (+) to 
increase exposure
Choose negative values (–) to 
reduce exposure
  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.  Doubling the amount 
increases EV by one, while halving it reduces EV by 
one.  The amount of light entering the camera can be 
controlled by adjusting aperture and shutter speed.
  Choosing an Exposure Compensation Value  Choosing an Exposure Compensation Value
•  Backlit subjects: Choose values 
from +\f
/3 EV to +1\f/3 EV.
• Highly refl ective subjects or very 
bright scenes (e.g., snowfi elds) : +1 EV
• Scenes that are mostly sky : +1 EV
•  Spotlit subjects (particularly if photographed against dark back-
grounds) : –\f
/3 EV
•  Subjects with low refl  ectivity  (pine trees or dark-colored foliage): 
–\f
/3 EV 
						

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 Metering Metering
To choose how the camera meters exposure, press the AE button 
to display metering options.  Use the command dial to highlight 
an option and press AE to select.
ModeModeDescriptionDescription
oo(MULTI)(MULTI) The camera instantly determines exposure based on an analysis of 
composition, color, and brightness distribution.  Recommended in 
most situations.
pp(SPOT)(SPOT)The camera meters lighting conditions in an area at the center of the 
frame equivalent to 2% of the total.  Recommended with backlit sub-
jects and in other cases in which the background is much brighter or 
darker than the main subject.
qq(AVERAGE)(AVERAGE) Exposure is set to the average for the entire frame.  Provides consistent 
exposure across multiple shots with the same lighting, and is particu-
larly eff
 ective for landscapes and portraits of subjects dressed in black 
or white.
MULTI
PHOTOMETRYOVF
EVF/LCD 
						

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More on Photography and Playback  Using the Self-TimerUsing the Self-Timer
Use the timer for self-portraits or to prevent blur caused by camera shake.
 1 Press MENU/OK in shooting mode to display the shooting menu.  Press 
the command dial up or down to highlight 
B  SELF-TIMER and 
press MENU/OK.3:2F
200
P
ISO SHOOTING MENU
IMAGE SIZE
IMAGE QUALITY
DYNAMIC RANGE
FILM SIMULATION
FILM SIMULATION BKT OFFSELF-TIMER
EXIT
 2  Press the command dial up or down to highlight one of the following  options and press MENU/OK to select.
OptionOptionDescriptionDescription
RR  2 SEC  2 SEC The shutter is released two seconds after the shutter button is pressed.  Use 
to reduce blur caused by the camera moving when the shutter button is 
pressed.
SS  10 SEC  10 SEC
The shutter is released ten seconds after the shutter button is pressed.  Use 
for photographs in which you wish to appear yourself.
OFFOFF
Self-timer off  .
2003:2F3:2F
200
POFF
SELF-TIMER
SHOOTING MENUO
2 SEC10 SEC
OFF
 3  Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
 
Q Stand behind the camera when using the shutter button.  Standing in 
front of the lens can interfere with focus and exposure. 
						

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Using the Self-Timer
 4 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.99
 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.
 
R The self-timer turns off    automatically when the camera is turned off  . 
						

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More on Photography and Playback Film Simulation Film  Simulation
Simulate the eff ects of diff erent kinds of fi lm, including black-and-white (with or without color fi lters).
 1 Press MENU/OK in shooting mode to display the shooting menu.  Press 
the command dial up or down to highlight 
P  FILM SIMULATION 
and press MENU/OK.
P
ISO SHOOTING MENU
IMAGE SIZE
IMAGE QUALITY
DYNAMIC RANGE
FILM SIMULATION
FILM SIMULATION BKT
EXIT3:2F
200SELF-TIMER OFF
 2 Press the command dial up or down to highlight one of the following options and press  MENU/OK 
to select.
OptionOptionDescriptionDescription
  cc  (PROVIA/STANDARD)(PROVIA/STANDARD) Standard color reproduction.  Suited to a wide range of subjects, from portraits to landscapes.
  >>  (Velvia/VIVID)(Velvia/VIVID)A high-contrast palette of saturated colors, suited to nature photos.
  ee  (ASTIA/SOFT)(ASTIA/SOFT)Enhances the range of hues available for skin tones in portraits while preserving the bright blues 
of daylight skies.  Recommended for outdoor portrait photography.
  gg  (PRO Neg. Hi)(PRO Neg. Hi)
Off
 ers slightly more contrast than h (PRO Neg. Std).  Recommended for outdoor portrait pho-
tography.
  hh  (PRO Neg. Std)(PRO Neg. Std) A soft-toned palette.  The range of hues available for skin tones is enhanced, making this a good 
choice for studio portrait photography.
  ;;  (MONOCHROME)(MONOCHROME)
Take pictures in standard black and white.
  ee  (MONOCHROME + Ye FILTER)(MONOCHROME + Ye FILTER)Take black-and-white pictures with slightly increased contrast. This setting also slightly tones 
down the brightness of the sky.
  dd  (MONOCHROME + R FILTER)(MONOCHROME + R FILTER)Take black-and-white pictures with increased contrast. This setting also tones down the bright-
ness of the sky.
  ff  (MONOCHROME + G FILTER)(MONOCHROME + G FILTER)
Soften skin tones in black-and-white portraits.
  ff  (SEPIA)(SEPIA)Take pictures in sepia.
 
R Film simulation options can be combined with tone and sharpness settings ( P 74). 
						

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 Bracketing Bracketing
Automatically vary settings over a series of pictures.
 1 Press the DRIVE button to display drive options and rotate the dial or press it up or down to highlight 
one of the following:
AE BKT±1±2/3±1/3
OptionOptionDescriptionDescription
AE BKTAE BKT Press the command dial left or right to highlight a bracketing amount.  Each time the shutter button is 
pressed, the camera will take three shots: one using the metered value for exposure, the second over-
exposed by the selected amount, and the third underexposed by the same amount (regardless of the 
amount selected, exposure will not exceed the limits of the exposure metering system).
ISO BKTISO BKTPress the command dial left or right to highlight a bracketing amount.  Each time the shutter is released, 
the camera will take a picture at the current sensitivity (
P 44) and process it to create two additional copies, 
one with sensitivity raised and the other with sensitivity lowered by the selected amount (regardless of the 
amount selected, sensitivity will not exceed ISO 6400 or fall below ISO 200).
 FILM SIMULATION  FILM  SIMULATION BKTBKT Each time the shutter is released, the camera takes one shot and processes it to create copies with the fi lm 
simulation settings selected for X 
FILM SIMULATION BKT in the shooting menu (P 73).
DYNAMIC RANGE DYNAMIC RANGE BKTBKTEach time the shutter button is pressed, the camera takes three shots with diff  erent dynamic ranges (P 73): 
100% for the fi  rst, 200% for the second, and 400% for the third.  While dynamic range bracketing is in eff  ect, 
sensitivity will be restricted to a minimum of ISO 800; the sensitivity previously in eff ect is restored when 
bracketing ends.
Press MENU/OK to select the highlighted option.
 2 Take photographs.