FujiFilm 6900 manual

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3 2 This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance ( servicing ) instructions in th[...]

2 1 3 4 5 6 5 4 s SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY .................................. 62 PHOTOGRAPHY INFORMATION ................................... 64 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION ...................... 65 P FLASH BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT ................. 66 E SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE ........................ 66 Custom White Balance Setting ...................[...]

7 6 Camera Features and Accessories Preface ■ Test Shots Prior to Photography For particularly important photographs (such as weddings and overseas trips), always take a test photograph and view the image to make sure that the camera is functioning normally. ● Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd cannot accept liability for any incidental losses (such as t[...]

9 A E-L(A E lock ) button ( P .56) ( Focus Check ) button ( P .59) EVF / LCD ( viewfinder / monitor selector ) button ( P .24 , 33) Viewfinder ( EVF) DISP button ( P .32 , 37) SHIFT button ( P .97 , 102) LCD monitor BA CK button T ripod mount 4-direction ( ) button Batter y co ver ( P .16) MENU / OK button Command dial Strap mount ( P .14) Smar tMe[...]

11 10 ( Exposure compensation ) button ( P .57) ( AF / Custom white balance) button ( P .59 / P .67) T erminal cov er ( P .17) Flash control sensor Flash ( P .51) Flash pop - up button ( P .51) Lens F ocusing mode selector s witch ( P .24,58) Zoom button ( P .25) T : T elephoto W : Wide-angle INFO ( information check ) button ( P .64 , 78) DIGIT AL[...]

13 12 Shutter Speed and Aperture Setting Displays Nomenclature Zoom bar Date Date Shutter speed AE lock Aper ture setting displa y File size / Image quality Number of remaining shots Batter y lo w warning Batter y lo w warning AF warning Camera shak e warning Example of Monitor Text Display : Shooting Pla yback fr ame number Protection DPOF Time Pl[...]

1 15 14 To prevent the lens cap from appearing in the shot when you take pictures, attach the lens cap to the lens cap holder. Using the Lens Cap Holder ● ! Attaching the shoulder strap incorrectly could result in the camera being dropped. Attach the shoulder strap to the strap mounts. After attaching the shoulder strap, check carefully that the [...]

DC IN 5V Socket 16 LOADING THE BA TTERY 1 17 CHARGING THE BA TTERY The indicator lamp lights (orange) and battery charging begins. When charging is completed, the indicator lamp goes off. ● ! A fully discharged battery takes about 5 hours to recharge. ● ! An almost fully charged battery will not charge. This is normal and does not indicate a fa[...]

18 USING THE AC POWER ADAPTER 1 19 LOADING THE SmartMedia ™ 0 3 Connecting the AC-5V AC Power Adapter to your camera allows you to take pictures or play back images (using a TV connection, etc.) without worrying about the battery running out. You can also use the AC power adapter to recharge the camera ’ s battery, making it very convenient for[...]

1 21 SWITCHING ON AND OFF ✽ See P.95 – 96 for information on selecting the language. 20 REMOVING THE SmartMedia ™ 1 2 ● ➀ ● ➁ ➀ Check that the indicator lamp is green and switch the camera off ( ➡ P.21). ➁ Open the slot cover. Grasp the SmartMedia with your fingertips and pull it out. Never open the SmartMedia slot cover while t[...]

1 23 22 SETTING THE DA TE AND TIME Use the “ dc ” button to select the desired item and then use the “ a ” and “ b ” buttons to correct the setting. When you have finished setting the date and time, press the “ MENU/OK ” button to confirm the setting. When the SET – UP screen reappears, move the Mode dial to a setting other than ?[...]

2 25 24 3 T AKING PICTURES ( AUTO MODE ) 2 Basic Photography 1 2 ● ➀ ● ➁ ● ➂ ➀ Set the Mode switch to “ 1 ” ➁ and set the Mode dial to “ 5 ” . ➂ Then slide the focus mode selector switch to “ AF ” . ● Effective Photography Range Wide-angle: Approx. 50 cm to infinity Telephoto : Approx. 90 cm to infinity ● ! For clo[...]

Short double- beep 2 27 26 T AKING PICTURES ( AUTO MODE ) Beep 7 If you press the shutter button down halfway and then press the shutter button down fully without releasing it, the camera beeps once and takes the picture. The “” icon then appears on the screen and the shot is recorded as an image file. ● ! When the “” icon appears on the [...]

2 29 28 T AKING PICTURES ( AUTO MODE ) The number of available shots appears on the screen. ● ! See P.97 for information on changing the File size and Quality setting. ● ! At shipment, the default settings are J (for File Size) and NORMAL (for Quality). ■ Standard number of shots per SmartMedia Because the amount of data recorded varies depen[...]

2 31 30 USING AF/AE LOCK 3 4 Short double- beep Beep 1 2 In a shot with this type of composition, the subjects (two people in this case) are not in the AF frame. If the shot is taken at this point, the subjects will not be in focus. Move the camera slightly so that one of the subjects in the AF frame. ● ! Check that the focus mode selector switch[...]

Normal playbac k No text display ed Multi-frame playbac k 2 33 VIEWING YOUR IMAGES ( PLA YBACK ) 32 FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION 2 1 This function can be selected in the “ 5 • 4 • 9 • 0 • - and 3 ” photography modes. The screen display changes each time you press the “ DISP ” button. Press the “ DISP ” button to display the framin[...]

2 35 PLA YBACK ZOOM 34 F AST FORW ARDING IMAGES Pressing “ a ” or “ b ” during single-frame playback zooms in or out on the still image. A “ zoom bar ” is displayed during zooming. ● Zoom scales: G 2832 × 2128 pixel images: Max 18 × H 2048 × 1536 pixel images: Max 13 × J 1280 × 960 pixel images: Max 8 × K 640 × 480 pixel images[...]

Normal playbac k No text display ed Multi-frame playbac k 2 37 MUL TI-FRAME PLA YBACK 36 PLA YBACK ZOOM ● ! Multi-frame playback is also useful for specifying erase, protect and DPOF settings for single frames and for selecting images when you want to check or cancel DPOF settings. ● ! The text displayed on screen disappears after about 3 secon[...]

2 39 38 ERASING SINGLE FRAME 4 3 1 2 ➀ Set the Mode switch to “ 2 ” . ➁ Press the “ MENU/OK ” button to display the menu screen on the monitor. Select “ FRAME ” in the “ { ERASE ” menu and press the “ MENU/OK ” button. ● ! See P.81 for more information on Erasing all frames and Formating. ● ! Multi-frame playback ( ➡ P[...]

3 41 40 USING A TV MONITOR The Advanced Photography section introduces a range of camera functions that you can access by setting the Mode switch to “ 1 ” . ■ Photography mode specifications VIDEO OUT socket T o the video input socket 1 2 Switch off the camera and the TV. Plug the video cable (provided) into the “ VIDEO OUT ” socket on th[...]

3 43 42 1 2 Scene P osition Turn the Mode dial to select the setting. This is the simplest mode for taking pictures and can be used in a wide range of situations. In “ 4 Scene Position ” mode, you can select 5 types of shot ( r • t • w • y • o ). Turn the command dial to select the setting. 5 Auto 4 : Scene Position This mode provides p[...]

3 45 44 9 : PROGRAMED / 0 : SHUTTER - PRIORITY / - : APERTURE - PRIORITY PHOTOGRAPHY MODE Program Shift Shutter speed Aperture Turn the Mode dial to select a setting. Turning the Command dial gives you access to the following : 9 : Program Shift 0 : Shutter speed setting (1step: 1/3 EV) ISO 100 3 sec. to 1/1000 sec. ISO 200 3 sec. to 1/1000 sec. IS[...]

3 47 46 3 : MANUAL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE Aperture Exposure indicator Shutter speed Turn the Mode dial to select the settings. Turn the Command dial to set the shutter speed. This mode allows you to set any shutter speed or aperture setting. ● Shutter speed setting (1 steps: 1/3 EV) ISO 100 3 sec. to 1/1000 sec. ISO 200 3 sec. to 1/1000 sec. ISO 400 1.[...]

3 49 48 u MOVIE PHOTOGRAPHY MODE 4 Turn the Mode dial to select the settings. ● ! Depending on the space available on the SmartMedia, the time that can be recorded in one movie may be shorter than 160 seconds. The available shooting time and the “” message are shown on the monitor. 1 2 Use this mode to shoot up to 160 seconds of video per mov[...]

3 51 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 50 u MOVIE PHOTOGRAPHY MODE 1 Press the flash pop-up button to set the flash. ● Effective flash range (for “ 5 ” ) Wide-angle: Approx. 0.3 m to 3.6 m (1 ft. to 11.8 ft.) Telephoto : Approx. 0.9 m to 3.2 m (2.9 ft. to 10.5 ft.) (Built-in flash guide number: 8 (at ISO 100)) ● ! You cannot use the flash in “ 8 ” mode[...]

3 53 52 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Use this mode for ordinary photography. The flash fires automatically as required by the shooting conditions. i Auto Flash Mode Red-Eye Reduction Use this mode to ensure that the subject ’ s eyes appear natural when photographing people in low-light conditions. The flash fires a pre-flash just before the picture is tak[...]

3 55 a MACRO ( CLOSE-UP ) PHOTOGRAPHY 54 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY ] Suppressed Flash Close the flash to switch to Suppressed Flash mode. In the modes listed below, the flash pops up but the “ ] ” icon appears on the monitor and the flash cannot be used. ● Modes in which flash cannot be used t Landscape ( ➡ P.43) e Continuous shooting ( ➡ P.61) |[...]

3 57 56 AE-L: USING AE LOCK This mode can be selected in the “ 5 • 4 • 9 • 0 and - ” photography modes. Use this function when you want to take pictures with the exposure fixed for a particular subject. Frame the shot so that the subject occupies most of the center of the screen and then press the “ AE-L ” button. The “ + ” icon a[...]

3 59 58 SETTING THE MANUAL FOCUS Use this function to focus your shot quickly. When you press the “ &^* / ! ” button, the camera uses the autofocus function to focus on the subject. Use this function when it is difficult to see whether the image is focused. When you press the “ # ” (Focus Check) button, the central portion of the image [...]

3 61 60 DIGIT AL ZOOM ● ! You cannot use the flash in this mode. ● ! The continuous photography speed is the same regardless of the quality and file size settings. Continuous shooting can be specified in all photography modes except “ u ” . Selecting continuous shooting allows you to shoot up to 5 frames continuously at intervals as short a[...]

3 63 62 s SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY 3 4 The self-timer lamp lights and then starts flashing until the picture is taken. A countdown is displayed on the screen indicating the time remaining until the picture is taken. Self-timer mode is automatically cancelled after each shot. ● ! To stop the self-timer, once it has started running, press the “ BAC[...]

3 65 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERA TION PHOTOGRAPHY MENU 64 PHOTOGRAPHY INFORMA TION If you cannot recall the current photography settings, you can check them by holding down the “ INFO ” button. ● ! The photography information is not displayed in “ 5 • 4 ” or “ u ” mode. ● ! You can only use this function to check the settings, not to c[...]

3 67 66 AUTO: Automatic adjustment (Shooting to show the ambience of the light source) ∑ : Custom white balance ´ : Custom white balance z : Shooting outdoors in fine weather x : Shooting in shade c : Shooting under “ Daylight ” fluorescent lamps v : Shooting under “ Warm White ” fluorescent lamps b : Shooting under “ Cool White ” fl[...]

3 69 68 ● ! The camera is fixed in Multi mode when “ 5 • 4 ” or “ u ” is selected. This mode can be selected in the “ 9 • 0 • - • 3 ” photography modes. Use this mode for scenes where the brightness of the subject and background differ markedly so that the Multi setting is unlikely to achieve the desired result. ● AVERAGE: L[...]

3 71 70 When you take a picture, the resulting shots are displayed ( A correct exposure, B overexposed, C underexposed) and then automatically saved. ● ! The focus is determined for the first frame and cannot be changed during shooting. ● ! The photographed images are displayed even when “ OFF ” is selected as the “ IMAGE DISPLAY ” sett[...]

3 73 72 When you take the next (multi-exposure) shot, the images are overlaid and displayed in the preview screen. ● To overlay more images: Press “ c ” . ● To record the current image: Press “ MENU/OK ” . ● To return to the previous image: Press “ d ” . ● To stop without recording any images: Press the “ BACK ” button. 3 ?[...]

3 75 74 MODE SELECT F ISO AU TO 3 4 1 2 This mode can be selected in the “ 9 • 0 • - • 3 ” photography modes. Set this setting to “ ON ” when you are using an external flash. ● Synchronization speed: Up to 1/1000 sec. ➀ Close the built-in flash. ➁ Mount the external flash on the camera ’ s hot shoe. ● ! Built-in and external[...]

4 77 76 Match the white balance to the external flash settings. In “ E ” in the Photography menu ( ➡ P.66), select “ ∑ • ´ ” Custom White Balance. Press the “ MENU/OK ” button. Hold a sheet of white paper so that it fills the entire screen. Then press the “ &^* / ! ” button to fire the flash and set the white balance. 2 1[...]

◆ Histograms ◆ A histogram is a chart showing the distribution of brightness in an image (horizontal axis: brightness; vertical axis: pixels). ➀ Optimal exposure: There is an ample distribution of pixels overall with a peak in the middle range. ➁ Underexposed : The number of shadow pixels is high with the distribution sloping down to the le[...]

4 81 80 MOVIE PLA YBACK 1 ◆ Compatible Movie Files ◆ The FinePix6900 ZOOM can play back movie files up to 160 seconds in length recorded using a FinePix6900 ZOOM or recorded onto 3.3V SmartMedia using a FUJIFILM digital camera. If you attempt to play back a movie that is longer than 160 seconds, the “ ˆ ” message appears and playback fails[...]

4 83 82 1 Press the “ MENU/OK ” button to display the menu on the monitor. ● ! The Auto Power Off function does not operate during playback. ● ! Movie playback begins automatically. When playback ends, the camera advances to the next frame. ➀ Press “ d ” or “ c ” to select “ } PLAYBACK ” . ➁ Press the “ MENU/OK ” button.[...]

4 85 84 4 3 1 2 ➀ Use “ d ” or “ c ” to select “ O PROTECT ” . ➁ Press “ a ” or “ b ” to select “ FRAME SET/RESET ” . ➂ Press “ MENU/OK ” . ● ! Multi-frame playback is an easy way to select images to be protected ( ➡ P.37). Protection: A setting that prevents images from being inadvertently erased ( ➡ P.81). [...]

4 87 86 3 1 2 Press the “ MENU/OK ” button to display the menu on the monitor. ➀ Use “ d ” or “ c ” to select “ O ” . ➁ Press “ a ” or “ b ” to select “ PROTECT ALL ” or “ UNPROTECT ALL ” . ➂ Press “ MENU/OK ” . Formatting erases all images, including protected images ( ➡ P.81). A confirmation screen will[...]

4 89 88 1 2 DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format and refers to a format that is used for recording printing specifications for images shot using a digital camera on media such as SmartMedia. The recorded specifications include information on which frames are to be printed and how many prints of each frame are required. This section gives a de[...]

4 91 90 4 3 1 ➀ Use the “ a ” or “ b ” to select “ FRAME SET ” . ➁ Press the “ MENU/OK ” button. ● ! Before specifying “ FRAME SET ” , always specify whether the date is set. 2 ➀ Use “ d ” or “ c ” to display the frame to be specified. ➁ Use “ a ” or “ b ” to specify the number of prints. The “ F ” [...]

4 93 92 3 1 2 1 ➀ Use “ a ” or “ b ” to select “ REVIEW/RESET ” . ➁ Press the “ MENU/OK ” button. Pressing “ d ” or “ c ” plays back only the frames for which the number of prints has been specified, allowing you to check the settings for each frame. ● ! Multi-frame playback is an easy way to select images ( ➡ P.37).[...]

5 95 94 3 A confirmation screen appears. To proceed, press the “ MENU/OK ” button. A confirmation screen will appear to protect all images. Press the “ MENU/OK ” button. ` SET– UP MODE e The table below explains the camera setting 5 Settings Settings Display Explanation FILE SIZE / QUALITY IMAGE DISPLAY AUTO POWER SAVE BEEP DATE / TIME FR[...]

You can choose any combination of 4 file sizes and 4 image quality settings. Use the table below as a guide to the best settings for your shots. BASIC NORMAL FINE File size HI 5 97 ` SETTING THE FILE SIZE AND QUALITY ( COMPRESSION RA TIO ) 96 ` USING THE SET– UP SCREEN 1 2 ➀ Set the Mode switch to “ 1 ” . ➁ Set the Mode dial to “ ` ” [...]

5 99 98 ` IMAGE DISPLA Y This function allows you to select and record images in the Continuous Shooting and Auto Bracketing modes. However, preview zoom cannot be used. ➀ Use “ d ” and “ c ” to select the images you do not want to record. ➁ Press “ b ” to add or remove the “ C ” Mark. Place an “ C ” mark under all the image[...]

5 101 ` FRAME NO. MEMOR Y 100 ` AUTO POWER SA VE SETTING Once you enable this function, the monitor is temporarily switched off to reduce power consumption (Sleep mode) if the camera is not used for about 30 seconds. If the camera is then left unused for a further time (2 or 5 minutes), it is automatically switched off. Use this function when you w[...]

6 103 102 ADJUSTING THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS 2 1 ➀ Hold down the “ SHIFT ” button ➁ and press the “ DISP ” button to display the adjustment bar. ● Adjusting the BRIGHTNESS You can only adjust the brightness when the Mode switch is set to either “ 1 ” or “ 2 ” . ➀ Press “ d ” or “ c ” to adjust the brightness of the mon[...]

Green 6 105 104 CONNECTING TO A PERSONAL COMPUTER 3 4 Orange When you switch the camera on, your computer recognizes the camera as a removable disk and the indicator lamp on the camera lights green. The indicator lamp glows orange when the camera is communicating with the computer. Do not open the SmartMedia slot cover or use any of the other camer[...]

6 107 CAMERA CUSTOMIZING 106 DISCONNECTING THE CAMERA FROM YOUR COMPUTER 1 2 ● ! Do not remove the SmartMedia or disconnect the USB cable without following the removal/ disconnection procedure described above. Always take the following steps before disconnecting the camera from your computer: ➀ Check that the indicator lamp is green (the camera[...]

109 108 Over view of the Conversion Lens/Adapter Ring Wide Conversion Lens WL-FX9 This is a set that includes a wide conversion lens and adapter ring and converts the camera ’ s focal length by 0.79 × (equivalent to a 28 mm wide-angle lens). This set also allows you to use commercially available filters. ● Wide conversion lens specifications M[...]

111 110 Accessories Guide ● PC-AD3 PC Card Adapter The PC Card Adapter allows the SmartMedia to be used as a PC Card Standard ATA-compliant (PCMCIA 2.1) PC card (Type II ). ● Compatible with SmartMedia of 5V/3.3V, 2MB to 128MB. e The optional accessories (sold separately) can make taking pictures with the FinePix6900 ZOOM even easier. For infor[...]

113 112 Notes on Using Y our Camera Correctly Explanation of T erms AF/AE Lock : On the FinePix6900 ZOOM, pressing the shutter button down half way locks the focus and exposure settings (AF and AE lock). If you want to focus on a subject that is not centered in the frame or change the picture composition after the exposure is set, you can obtain go[...]

115 114 Notes on the Power Supply Lithium ion batteries are both compact and capable of storing large quantities of power. However, if they are stored for long periods while charged, the performance of the battery can be impaired. ● If the battery will not be used for some time, run the battery flat before storing it. ● If the battery is kept i[...]

117 Notes on the SmartMedia ™ ■ SmartMedia The SmartMedia card supplied with your FinePix6900 ZOOM camera is a new image recording medium developed especially for use in digital cameras. Each SmartMedia card contains a built-in semiconductor memory chip (NAND flash memory) which is used for storing digital image data. Because the data is stored[...]

119 118 W arning Displays e The table below lists the warnings that are displayed on the LCD monitor Warning Displayed Explanation Remedy The camera battery is low on charge. No SmartMedia is loaded, or it is loaded incorrectly. • The SmartMedia is not formatted. • The SmartMedia terminals are soiled. Replace or recharge the battery. Load the S[...]

121 120 N AF Remove the protection. • I f the image is too dark, take the picture at a distance of around 2 m (6.6 ft.) from the subject. • Use AF lock to take the picture. A protected frame was erased. The AF (auto focus) cannot work effectively. The shot can be taken, but the exposure will not be correct. Outside the AE continuous range. Use [...]

123 122 Problem Cause Remedy Can ’ t use the flash to take pictures. • The flash is set to Suppressed Flash mode (The flash is closed). • The shutter button was pressed while the flash was charging. • Pop the flash up. (The flash cannot be used in some modes ( ➡ P.41). Select a mode in which the flash can be used.) • Wait until charging[...]

Quality Mode Image Data Size MG-4S (4MB) MG-8S (8MB) MG-16S/SW (16MB) MG-32S/SW (32MB) 6 13 26 53 6 12 25 50 12 25 49 99 Approx. 17720KB Approx. 2400KB Approx. 590KB Approx. 620KB Approx. 320KB HI FINE MG-64S/SW (64MB) MG-128SW (128MB) 3 7 1 0 0 0 26 53 13 6 3 1 107 215 101 204 198 398 File Size G 2832 × 2128 K 640 × 480 NORMAL FINE NORMAL 44 89 [...]

127 126 Safety Notes If a problem arises, switch the camera off, remove the battery, disconnect and unplug the AC power adapter. Continued use of the camera when it is emitting smoke, is emitting any unusual odor, or is in any other abnormal state can cause a fire or electric shock. ● Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Do not allow water or foreign ob[...]

129 128 Do not use this camera in locations severely affected by oil fumes, steam, humidity or dust. This can cause a fire or electric shock. Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures. Do not leave the camera in locations such as a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight. This can cause a fire. Keep out of the reach of [...]

131 130 EC Declaration of Conformity We Name : Fuji Photo Film ( Europe ) G.m.b.H. Address : Heesenstrasse 31 40549 Dusseldorf, Germany declare that the product Product Name : FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix6900 ZOOM Manufacture ’ s Name : Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. Manufacture ’ s Address : 26 - 30, Nishiazabu 2 - chome, Minato - ku, Tokyo 106 [...]

Printed in Japan FGS - 103104 - FG Printed on recycled paper. 26 - 30, Nishiazabu 2 - chome, Minato - ku, Tokyo 106 - 8620, Japan[...]