Fujifilm Camera X100s Owners Manual

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Basic Photography and Playback
Viewing Pictures
 Multi-Frame Playback Multi-Frame  Playback
To change the number of images displayed, press n when a picture is displayed full frame.
Press n to view 
more images.
100-0001100-0001
Press k to view 
fewer images.
Use the command dial to highlight images and press MENU/OK to view the highlighted image full frame.  
In the nine- and hundred-frame displays, press the command dial up or down to view more pictures. 
						

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  Deleting PicturesDeleting Pictures
To delete individual pictures, multiple selected pictures, or all pictures, 
press the command dial up (b), and choose from the options below.  Note 
that deleted pictures can not be recovered.   Copy important pictures to a 
computer or other storage device before proceeding.
BACKSET
ERASE
ALL FRAMES
SELECTED FRAMES FRAME
OptionOptionDescriptionDescription
FRAMEFRAME
Press the command dial left or right to scroll through pictures and press 
MENU/OK to delete the current pic-
ture (a confi rmation dialog is not displayed).
SELECTED FRAMESSELECTED FRAMES Highlight pictures and press MENU/OK to select or deselect (pictures in photobooks or print orders are shown 
by 
S).  When the operation is complete, press  DISP/BACK to display a confi rmation dialog, then highlight OK 
and press MENU/OK to delete the selected pictures.
ALL FRAMESALL FRAMES A confi rmation dialog will be displayed; highlight OK and press MENU/OK to delete all unprotected pictures 
(if a memory card is inserted, only the pictures on the memory card will be aff ected; the pictures in internal 
memory are only deleted if no memory card is inserted).  Pressing DISP/BACK cancels deletion; note that any 
pictures deleted before the button was pressed can not be recovered.
 
R Protected pictures can not be deleted.  Remove protection from any pictures you wish to delete ( P 82).
 
R Pictures can also be deleted by  A ERASE from playback menu.
 
R If a message appears stating that the selected images are part of a DPOF print order, press MENU/OK to delete 
the pictures. 
						

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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\6.
To choose a fl ash mode, press the command dial right (N) to display the following 
options, then rotate the dial or press it left or right 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 natural 
coloration when shooting in bright light.
PP  (SUPPRESSED FLASH)(SUPPRESSED FLASH) The fl ash does not fi re even when the subject is poorly lit.  Use of a tripod is rec-
ommended.
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).
DD (COMMANDER) (COMMANDER)
The built-in fl ash can be used to control optional remote fl ash units.
CC (EXTERNAL FLASH) (EXTERNAL FLASH) Select when using optional third-party fl ash units.
P
AUTO FLASHAccording to
shooting conditions
* 
Red-eye removal  (K, L, or M) is available in these modes when ON is selected for B  RED 
EYE REMOVAL in the shooting menu (
P 79).  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
 
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.
 
R Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows in photos taken with the fl ash.
 
Q Flash is not fi red in silent mode.
    Flash Sync Speed  Flash Sync Speed
The fl ash will synchronize with the shutter at shutter speeds of 1
/2000 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 high voltages to the camera hot shoe.
    Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range  Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range
Flash range varies with sensitivity and aperture.
Aperture at sensitivity ofAperture at sensitivity ofRangeRange
200200400400800800160016003200320064006400mmft.ft.
——————————220.50.5 –  – 18181.6 – 591.6 – 59
————————222.82.80.50.5 –  – 13131.6 – 42 1.6 – 42 
——————222.82.8440.50.5 –  – 9.09.01.6 – 29 1.6 – 29 
————222.82.8445.65.60.50.5 –  – 6.46.41.6 – 20 1.6 – 20 
——222.82.8445.65.6880.50.5 –  – 4.54.51.6 – 14 1.6 – 14 
222.82.8445.65.68811110.50.5 –  – 3.23.21.6 – 101.6 – 10
2.82.8445.65.688111116160.50.5 –  – 2.32.31.6 – 7.5 1.6 – 7.5 
445.65.68811111616——0.50.5 –  – 1.61.61.6 – 5.21.6 – 5.2
5.65.68811111616————0.50.5 –  – 1.11.11.6 – 3.61.6 – 3.6
8811111616——————0.50.5 –  – 0.80.81.6 – 2.61.6 – 2.6 
						

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Basic Photography and Playback
  Macro Mode (Close-ups)Macro Mode (Close-ups)
To focus at distances as close as 10 cm/4 in., press the command dial left (F) and 
select  F.  If the optical viewfi nder is on, the camera will automatically switch to the 
electronic viewfi nder (because of parallax, the camera will not focus at distances of 
less than 80 cm/2.6 ft. when the optical viewfi nder is used).  To exit macro mode, 
press the command dial left and select OFF.
P
OFF
 
R The LCD monitor and electronic viewfi nder can be used to focus at short ranges when macro mode is not 
selected, but the time needed to focus increases.
 
R The shadow cast by the lens may appear in photographs taken with the fl ash at distances under 50 cm/19.6 in.  
Turn the fl ash off   or increase the distance to the subject. 
						

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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; during recording, do not cover the microphone or use the viewfi nder selector, 
which is located next to the microphone.
 1  Set aperture to A.
 2 Press the DRIVE button to display drive options.  
Press the command dial up or down to high-
light 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 or when 
memory 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.
 
Q If the optical viewfi nder is on, the camera will auto-
matically switch to the electronic viewfi nder.
    The Q Button  The Q Button
The  Q button can be used to view and adjust camera 
settings (P 34). 
						

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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 command dial down
 to start playback.  Press again to pause.  While playback 
is paused, you can press the command dial left or right to rewind or advance one 
frame at a time.
End playbackEnd playback Press the command dial up to end playback.
Adjust speedAdjust speedPress the command dial left or right  to adjust playback speed during playback.
Adjust volumeAdjust volumePress MENU/OK to pause playback and display volume controls.  Press the com-
mand dial up or down to adjust the volume; press 
MENU/OK again to resume play-
back.  Volume can also be adjusted using the I  PLAYBACK VOLUME option in 
the playback menu (
P 86). 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 command dial 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
Using the Q (Quick Menu) ButtonUsing 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
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3:2FINE
1 u  SELECT CUSTOM SETTING ...................... 70
2  N  ISO ........................................................... 44
3 
U  DYNAMIC RANGE ................................... 73
4 D  WHITE BALANCE .................................... 42
5 h  NOISE REDUCTION ................................. 74
6 O  IMAGE SIZE ............................................. 72
7 T  IMAGE QUALITY ..................................... 73
8 P  FILM SIMULATION ................................. 55
9 
r  HIGHLIGHT TONE ................................... 74
10  s  SHADOW TONE ....................................... 74
11  f  COLOR  ..................................................... 74
12  q  SHARPNESS ............................................ 74
13  B  SELF-TIMER ............................................ 53
14  F  AF MODE ................................................. 77
15  p  FLASH MODE .......................................... 29
16  J  EVF/LCD BRIGHTNESS ............................ 90
 1 Press Q to display the quick menu during shooting.
 2 Use the command dial to highlight items and rotate the command control 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. 
						

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The Q (Quick Menu) Button
The Q (Quick Menu) Button
    Movie Mode Movie Mode
In movie mode, the quick menu contains the following items:
W  MOVIE MODE .......................................... 80
P  FILM SIMULATION .................................. 55 D 
WHITE BALANCE .................................... 42
J  EVF/LCD BRIGHTNESS ............................ 90
FILM SIMULATION
SET 
						

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More 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, rotate the aperture ring and shutter speed 
dial to A.  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 “– – –”.
2000 F5.6P200P2000F5 . 6200
Optical viewfi nder EVF/LCD
    Program Shift Program Shift
If desired, you can rotate the command dial or press the command control left or 
right to choose other combinations of shutter speed and aperture without alter-
ing exposure (program shift).  Program shift is not available when a fl ash is used, 
AUTO  is selected for U  DYNAMIC RANGE in the shooting menu (P 73), or an auto 
option is selected for N  ISO in the shooting menu (P 44).
P2000F5 . 6200
Shutter speed
Aperture