Fujitsu Fuji Xe1 Owners Manual

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Basic Photography and Playback
  Using the FlashUsing the Flash
Use the built-in fl ash for additional lighting when shooting at night or indoors under low light\2.
 1 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.
 2 Select  p FLASH MODE in the shooting menu.  The options shown below will 
be displayed; press the selector up or down to highlight an option and press 
MENU/OK to select.
ModeModeDescriptionDescription
AUTOAUTO  (AUTO FLASH)(AUTO FLASH)//KK  (RED EYE REDUCTION)(RED EYE REDUCTION) * *The fl ash fi res when required.  Recommended in most situations.
NN  (FORCED FLASH)(FORCED FLASH)//LL  (FORCED FLASH)(FORCED FLASH) * *The fl ash fi res whenever a picture is taken.  Use for backlit subjects or for natu-
ral coloration when shooting in bright light.
OO  (SLOW SYNCHRO)(SLOW SYNCHRO)//MM  (RED EYE & SLOW)(RED EYE & SLOW) * *Capture both the main subject and the background under low light (note that 
brightly lit scenes may be overexposed).
ll  (2ND CURTAIN SYNC.)(2ND CURTAIN SYNC.)//dd  (2ND CURTAIN SYNC.)(2ND CURTAIN SYNC.) * *The fl ash fi res immediately before the shutter closes.
CC (COMMANDER) (COMMANDER) The built-in fl ash can be used to control optional remote fl ash units.
PSHOOTING MENU
OFF
AUTO
OFF
±0OFF±0
OFFFLASH MODE
O
AUTO
FORCED FLASH
SLOW SYNCHRO
2ND CURTAIN SYNC.
COMMANDER
*  Red-eye removal  (K, L, M, or d) is available in these modes when ON is selected for 
B  RED EYE REMOVAL in the shooting menu (
P 74).  Red-eye removal minimizes “ red-
eye” caused when light from the fl ash is refl ected from the subject’s retinas as shown in 
the illustration at right. 
						

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Using the Flash
 
Q Depending on the distance to the subject, some lenses may cast shadows in photos taken with the fl ash.
 
R Lower the fl ash where fl ash photography is prohibited or to capture natural lighting under dim light.  We also 
recommend that you lower the fl ash when the camera is off   .
 
R If p is displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway, the fl ash will fi re when the photo is taken.
 
R Except in commander mode, the fl ash may fi re several times with each shot.  Do not move the camera until 
shooting is complete.
    Flash Sync Speed  Flash Sync Speed
The fl ash will synchronize with the shutter at shutter speeds of 1
/\b80 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. 
						

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Basic Photography and Playback
  Macro Mode (Close-ups)Macro Mode (Close-ups)
To focus at short distances, press the selector up (MACRO) and select F.  To exit 
macro mode, press the selector up and select OFF.
P
OFF 
						

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Basic Movie Recording and PlaybackBasic Movie Recording and Playback
  Recording High-Defi  nition (HD) MoviesRecording High-Defi  nition (HD) Movies
The camera can be used to record short high-defi nition movies.  Sound is recorded in stereo via the 
built-in microphone; do not cover the microphone during recording.
 1 Set aperture to A (for more 
information, see the lens 
manual).
16    11    8    5.6    4    2.8 A
 2 Press  the  DRIVE button to 
display drive options.  Press 
the selector up or down to 
highlight  F (MOVIE)  and 
press MENU/OK.
MOVIE
 3 Press the shutter button all  the way down to start re-
cording.
 4 Press the shutter button all the way down again to end 
recording.  Recording ends 
automatically when the 
memory card is full.
 
R Focus, exposure, and white balance are adjusted 
automatically throughout recording.  The color and 
brightness of the image may vary from those dis-
played before recording begins.
 
R The indicator lamp lights while movies are being 
recorded.
 
Q  The microphone may pick up lens noise and other 
sounds made by the camera during recording.
 
Q Vertical or horizontal streaks may appear in movies 
containing very bright subjects.  This is normal and 
does not indicate a malfunction.
    The Q Button  The Q Button
The  Q button can be used to view and adjust camera 
settings (P 32). 
						

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Basic Movie Recording and Playback
 Viewing Movies Viewing  Movies
During playback, movies are displayed as shown at right.  The following operations 
can be performed while a movie is displayed:
OperationOperationDescriptionDescription
Start/pause playbackStart/pause playbackPress the selector down
 to start playback.  Press again to pause.  While playback is 
paused, you can press the selector left or right to rewind or advance one frame 
at a time.
End playbackEnd playback Press the selector up to end playback.
Adjust speedAdjust speed Press the selector left or right  to adjust playback speed during playback.
Adjust volumeAdjust volumePress MENU/OK to pause playback and display volume controls.  Press the selec-
tor up or down to adjust the volume; press 
MENU/OK again to resume playback.  
Volume can also be adjusted using the I  PLAYBACK VOLUME option in the 
playback menu (
P 81). Movie icon
100-0006100-0006
PLAY
Progress is shown in the display during playback.
 
Q  Do not cover the speaker during playback.
 
Q Sound is not played back in silent mode.
Progress bar
PAUSE
STOP
15s
    Playback Speed Playback Speed
Press the selector left or right  to adjust playback speed during playback.  Speed is shown by the 
number of arrows (M or N).Arrow
PAUSE
STOP
15s 
						

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 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.
ISO
SET
3200BASIC
3:2FINE
1 u  SELECT CUSTOM SETTING ...................... 67
2  N  ISO ........................................................... 41
3 
U  DYNAMIC RANGE ................................... 70
4 D  WHITE BALANCE .................................... 39
5 h  NOISE REDUCTION ................................. 71
6 O  IMAGE SIZE ............................................. 69
7 T  IMAGE QUALITY ..................................... 69
8 P  FILM SIMULATION ................................. 51
9 
r  HIGHLIGHT TONE ................................... 70
10  s  SHADOW TONE ....................................... 70
11  f  COLOR  ..................................................... 70
12  q  SHARPNESS ............................................ 70
13  B  SELF-TIMER ............................................ 49
14  F  AF MODE ................................................. 72
15  p  FLASH MODE .......................................... 27
16  J  EVF/LCD BRIGHTNESS ............................ 84
 1 Press Q to display the quick menu during shooting.
 2  Use the selector to highlight items and rotate the command dial to change.
 3 Press Q to exit when settings are complete.
 
R For quick access to custom settings banks, press and hold the  Q button.
    Movie Mode Movie Mode
In movie mode, the quick menu contains the following items:
W  MOVIE MODE .......................................... 75
P  FILM SIMULATION .................................. 51 D 
WHITE BALANCE .................................... 39
J  EVF/LCD BRIGHTNESS ............................ 84
FILM SIMULATION
SET 
						

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More on Photography and PlaybackMore on Photography and PlaybackMore on Photography and Playback
 Choosing an Exposure Mode Choosing an Exposure Mode
The camera off ers a choice of program AE (P), shutter-priority AE (S), aperture-priority AE (A), and 
manual exposure (M) modes.
 Program AE (P) Program AE (P)
To allow the camera to adjust both shutter speed and aperture 
for optimal exposure, set shutter speed and aperture to A (shut-
ter speed is set by rotating the shutter speed dial; for information 
on adjusting aperture, see the lens manual).   P will appear in the 
display.
 
Q If the subject is outside the metering range of the camera, the shutter 
speed and aperture displays will show “– – –”.
16    11    8    5.6    A
P2000F5 . 6200
    Program Shift Program Shift
If desired, you can press the selector left or right to other combinations of shutter 
speed and aperture without altering exposure (program shift).  The new values for 
shutter speed and aperture are shown in yellow.  Program shift is not available if 
the attached fl ash supports TTL auto, AUTO  is selected for U DYNAMIC RANGE 
in the shooting menu (P 70), or an auto option is selected for N  ISO in the shoot-
ing menu (P 41).  To cancel program shift, turn the camera off  .
P2000F5 . 6200
Shutter speed
Aperture 
						

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Choosing an Exposure Mode
 Shutter-Priority AE (S) Shutter-Priority AE (S)
To adjust shutter speed manually while letting the camera select 
aperture for optimal exposure, set aperture to A as described in 
the lens manual and use the shutter speed dial.  S will appear in 
the display.
 
R Shutter speed can also be adjusted in increments of 1/3 EV by pressing 
the selector left or right.
 
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.  Adjust shutter speed until the correct exposure is 
achieved.
 
Q If the subject is outside the metering range of the camera, the aper-
ture display will show “– – –”.
16    11    8    5.6    A
S2000F5 . 6200 
						

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More on Photography and PlaybackChoosing an Exposure Mode
 Aperture-Priority AE (A) Aperture-Priority AE (A)
To adjust aperture manually while letting the camera select shut-
ter speed for optimal exposure, rotate the shutter speed dial to 
A and adjust aperture as described in the lens manual.  A will 
appear in the display.
 
Q If the correct exposure can not be achieved at the selected aper-
ture, the shutter speed will be displayed in red when the shutter but-
ton is pressed halfway.  Adjust aperture until the correct exposure is 
achieved.
 
Q If the subject is outside the metering range of the camera, the shutter 
speed display will show “– – –”.
16    11    8    5.6    4    2.8 A
A2000F5 . 6200
    Previewing Depth of Field  Previewing Depth of Field
When  L PREVIEW DEPTH OF FIELD is selected for F  Fn BUTTON (P 66) in the 
shooting menu, pressing the  Fn button stops aperture down to the selected setting, 
allowing depth of fi eld to be previewed in the viewfi nder or LCD monitor. 
						

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Choosing an Exposure Mode
 Manual Exposure (M) Manual Exposure (M)
Exposure can be altered from the value suggested by the cam-
era by setting both shutter speed and aperture to values other 
than A (shutter speed is set by rotating the shutter speed dial; for 
information on adjusting aperture, see the lens manual).  M will 
appear in the display.
 
R Shutter speed can also be adjusted in increments of 1/3 EV by pressing 
the selector left or right.
16    11    8    5.6    4    2.8 A
M2000F5 . 6200
 
R The manual exposure display includes an exposure indicator that 
shows the amount the picture would be under- or over-exposed at 
current settings.
M2000F5 . 6200