Fujitsu Fuji Xa2 Instruction Manual

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Before You Begin
Parts of the Camera
 The Main Command The Main Command
Rotate the main command dial to set 
the exposure or shutter speed (P 44, 
56), select options in the quick menu 
display (P 33), or view other pictures 
in playback mode (P 23).
 The Sub-Command Dial The Sub-Command Dial
Rotate the sub-command dial to 
choose the desired combination of 
shutter speed and aperture (program 
shift;  P 41), set aperture or shutter 
speed (P 42, 43, 44), select options in the quick 
menu display (P...

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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. 
■  Shooting
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1
0
-1
-22
1
0
-1
-2
F100
F5.6M±01000200
AA Flash mode ..................................................... 27BBSelf-timer indicator ......................................... 29CCContinuous mode...

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Before You Begin
Parts of the Camera
 
■  Playback
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AA Rating ............................................................. 23BBIntelligent Face Detection indicator................. 75CCRed-eye removal indicator .............................. 80DDPortrait enhancer ............................................ 39EEAdvanced fi  lter ................................................ 37FFGift image...

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LensesLenses
The camera can be used with lenses for the FUJIFILM X-mount and the other accessories listed from 
page 110.
Parts of the LensParts of the Lens
AALens hoodBBMounting marksCCFocus ringDDZoom ringEELens signal contactsFFFront lens capGGRear lens cap
Removing the CapsRemoving the Caps
Remove the caps as shown.
Attaching the HoodAttaching the Hood
When attached, lens hoods reduce glare and pro-
tect the front lens element. 

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Before You Begin
Lenses
Lenses with Aperture RingsLenses with Aperture Rings
At settings other than A, you 
can adjust aperture by rotating 
the lens aperture ring (expo-
sure modes A and M).
Aperture ring
A161185.64
A161185.
  The Aperture Mode Switch  The Aperture Mode Switch
If the lens has an aperture mode 
switch, aperture can be adjusted 
manually by sliding the switch 
to  Z and rotating the aperture 
ring.Aperture ring
Aperture mode switch
 
Q When the aperture ring is set to  A, rotate the...

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First StepsFirst 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. 

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First Steps
 Attaching a Lens Attaching a Lens
Lenses attach as described below.
 
Q Care is required to prevent dust entering the camera while attaching and removing lenses.
 1  Remove the body and rear caps.
Remove the body cap from the camera and 
the rear cap from the lens.
 
Q Do not touch the camera’s internal parts.
 2  Attach the lens.
Place the lens on mount, keeping the marks 
on the lens and camera aligned, and then ro-
tate the lens until it clicks into place.
 
Q Do not press the lens...

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 Charging the Battery Charging the Battery
The battery is not charged at shipment.  Before use, charge the battery in the supplied battery charger.
 1  Place the battery in the charger.Place the battery in the supplied battery char-
ger as shown.
Battery charger
Battery
Charge lamp
Arrow
The camera uses an NP-W126 rechargeable bat-
tery.
 
R The supplied AC cord is for use exclusively with 
the supplied battery charger. Do not use the 
supplied charger with other cords or the sup-
plied cord with...

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First Steps
 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.
   1  Open the battery-chamber cover.Slide the battery-chamber latch as shown and 
open the battery-chamber cover.
 
Q Do not open the battery-chamber cover when 
the camera is on.  Failure to observe...

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Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card
   3  Insert the memory card.Holding the memory 
card in the orientation 
shown at right, slide 
it in until it clicks into 
place at the back of 
the slot.
Click
 
Q  Be sure card is in the correct orientation; do not 
insert at an angle or use force.
 
Q  SD/SDHC/SDXC  memo-
ry cards can be locked, 
making it impossible to 
format the card or to 
record or delete images.  
Before inserting a memory card, slide the write-
protect switch to the unlocked...