FujiFilm FinePix S1 manual

BB11378-200 ( 1 ) OWNER’S MANUAL This manual will show y ou how to use your FUJIFILM DIGIT AL CAMERA FinePix S1 Pro correctly . Please follo w the instructions carefully . Basic Photography Setup Advanced Photography Advanced Photography (Playback) Preference[...]

2 W arning 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 [...]

3 Please read the Safety Notes ( ☞ P.129 ) and make sure you understand them before using the camera. For customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES - 003. EC Declaration of Conformity We Name : Fuji Photo Film ( Europe ) G.m.b.H. Address : Heesenstrasse 31 40549 Dusseldorf, Germany declare that the pro[...]

4 Contents Warning .............................................................................................................. 2 Contents ............................................................................................................. 4 Preface .........................................................................................[...]

5 3 Advanced Photography Focusing Modes .............................................................................................. 57 When the Focusing Mode is Set to AF (auto focus) ............................................. 57 Auxiliary AF Light ...............................................................................................[...]

6 Contents - continued x : Portrait mode ...............................................................................................67 c : Landscape mode ......................................................................................... 67 v : Close-up mode .................................................................................[...]

7 5 Reference System Expansion Options .......................................................................... 105 Lenses that Can Be Used with this Camera ............................................... 106 Types of Nikkor Lenses with a Built-in CPU and Other Lenses that Can Be Used .. 107 Optional Accessories Guide ............................[...]

8 Preface ■ Preparatory Trial Shots When you are taking particularly important photographs (at a wedding or on holiday, for example), always take a trial photograph first to check that the camera is functioning normally. * Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. accepts no liability for any incidental losses (including any costs incurred in the course of the p[...]

9 Camera Features and Accessories • The newly developed large-size 3.4 million “Super CCD” built into the FinePix S1 Pro provides ultra- high resolution of 6.13 million output, high sensitivity, a wide dynamic range and an excellent signal- to-noise ratio. • Quick, responsive operation with only 0.7 seconds between shots (6.13-million outpu[...]

10 Nomenclature VIDEO OUT sock et ( ☞ P .36) Focus mode selecter switch ( ☞ P .27, 57) P ow er switch ( ☞ P .22) Strap mount ( ☞ P .16) Aper ture button ( ☞ P .64) Exposure compensation button ( ☞ P .71) T op display panel ( ☞ P .14) Synchro mode button ( ☞ P .76) Shutter button ( ☞ P .30) Built-in flash ( ☞ P .74) Auxiliary AF [...]

11 Viewfinder windo w ( ☞ P .73) Eyepiece surround ( ☞ P .73) Diopter adjustment knob ( ☞ P .73) AE lock b utton ( ☞ P .70) Self-timer button ( ☞ P .72) Exposure mode dial ( ☞ P .60) AA battery compar tment cov er release catch ( ☞ P .18) Flash lock release b utton ( ☞ P .76) Command dial ( ☞ P .61) Strap mount ( ☞ P .16)[...]

12 Nomenclature - continued Lithium battery compar tment cov er ( ☞ P .17) Button cell holder ( ☞ P .17) Slot cov er ( ☞ P .24) T ripod mount MENU/EXE button ( ☞ P .33) CANCEL button 4-driection button PLA Y button ( ☞ P .31) FUNC button ( ☞ P .40) Function button [1] Function button [2] Function button [3] Function button [4] Color LCD[...]

AA-size battery icon ( ☞ P.22) Sensitivity setting display ( ☞ P.42) Media icon (for SmartMedia) 13 Rear Display Panel Screens Date/time display No. of remaining standard shots Menu of settings that can be specified from the rear display panel ( ☞ P.38) Menu of settings that can be specified from the rear display panel ( ☞ P.38) Sharpness s[...]

14 Nomenclature - continued Shutter speed display Aperture setting display Program shift icon ( ☞ P.61) Synchro mode icon ( ☞ P.76) Lithium battery check icon ( ☞ P.22) Self-timer icon ( ☞ P.72) Exposure compensation amount display ( ☞ P.71) Exposure compensation icon ( ☞ P.71) Top Display Panel Liquid crystal in the display panels and [...]

15 Focusing frame ( ☞ P.59) Center-weighted metering area (12 mm-dia.) ( ☞ P.69) Focus indicator ( ☞ P.28) Shutter speed display Aperture setting display Exposure indicator ( ☞ P.65) Exposure compensation icon ( ☞ P.71) Flash recommended icon/ Ready icon ( ☞ P.30, 77) Viewfinder Display[...]

16 1 Attaching the Shoulder Strap ■ Use the shoulder strap to ensure that you do not drop the camera while taking pictures. 1 Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the strap mount on the camera body. • To ensure that you do not drop the camera while taking pictures, slip the strap over your shoulder before you grip the camera body. • Che[...]

17 2 Loading the Camera Batteries 1 • Loading the batteries in the wrong direction could cause a camera fault. Loading the Lithium Batteries Loading the Button Cell ■ The FinePix S1 Pro Digital Camera uses 2 lithium batteries (CR123A type), 1 button cell and 4 AA batteries. It can also be run from an ordinary power socket using the optional AC [...]

18 • Loading the button cell in the wrong direction could cause a camera fault. 1 Switch the camera “OFF”, lift up the AA battery compartment cover release catch and open the cover downwards. • Loading the batteries in the wrong direction could cause a camera fault. • If you switch the camera “ON” without loading AA-size batteries, th[...]

19 1 • To remove the battery adapter, grasp the catch with your fingers and lift the adapter out. Using the AC Power Adapter AC-5VH (optional) 1 Open the lithium battery compartment cover as described in step 1 in “Loading the Lithium Batteries”. • When the camera is connected to a personal computer or you are viewing recorded images on a T[...]

20 3 Mounting the Camera Lens • Align the mounting marks on the lens and the camera body and then turn the lens slowly in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place. (Do not press the lens detaching button.) • If you switch the camera on when there is no lens mounted or when the lens mounted is not a Nikkor lens with a built-in CPU ([...]

21 1 • Hold down the lens detaching button and turn the lens in the direction of the arrow. 3 To detach the lens from the camera body. When the camera is stored with the lens detached While the lens is detached from the camera, fit the camera body cap provided onto the camera to protect the inside of the camera and prevent soiling of the mirror a[...]

22 4 Switching the Camera On and Off 1 To switch the camera on or off, set the power switch to “ON” or “OFF” respectively. When you switch the camera on, the battery check icon “ I ” appears. • Top display panel display I (lit): Ample charge in the CR123A lithium batteries O (lit): Charge in the CR123A lithium batteries is low. Have r[...]

23 1 ■ Use the procedure below to set the date and time. 1 Press the “MENU/EXE” button. The “SET-UP” menu appears on the color LCD monitor. 2 Press “ a ” or “ b ” on the 4-direction button to select “DATE/TIME” and press the”MENU/EXE” button. 3 Press “ a ” or “ b ” on the 4-direction button to select the desired se[...]

24 6 Loading Media 1 Switch the camera “OFF”, open the slot cover and insert the media. Load a Microdrive or a CompactFlash card into the upper slot and a SmartMedia into the lower slot. • If there is a write-protect sticker on the SmartMedia, data cannot be recorded onto or deleted from the SmartMedia. • Compatible Media ( ☞ P.128). • [...]

1 25 7 Removing Media • To remove a SmartMedia, push the SmartMedia in gently. The SmartMedia then pops out slightly for easy removal. • To remove a Microdrive or a CompactFlash card, press the eject button beside the slot. 3 Close the slot cover. • If you open the slot cover when the camera is switched on, the “ ‹ ” warning appears on [...]

26 5-Vari Programs P.66 8 Exposure Modes on the FinePix S1 Pro Symbol Name Features and Typical Uses Exposure is controlled entirely by the camera. This mode is ideal for snapshots and other situations where you need to take the picture quickly to avoid missing the moment. The camera controls the exposure but the photographer can also influence the[...]

27 9 Setting the Exposure Mode Dial 1 ■ By setting the exposure mode dial to z (AUTO mode), you can leave the exposure settings to the camera when you take pictures. 1 Switch the camera “ON”. 2 Set the exposure mode dial to “ z ” (AUTO mode). • The shutter speed and aperture settings are shown on the top display panel. 3 Set the focus m[...]

28 10 Holding the Camera and Focusing ■ Hold the shutter button halfway to focus the camera. When your subject is in focus, the focus indicator “ ● ” appears in the viewfinder. 1 Hold the camera correctly. • Hold your body straight and brace your elbows lightly against your sides. • Put one foot forward slightly to keep your upper body [...]

29 1 • When you position the focusing frame on the object you want to focus on and press the shutter button halfway, the camera automatically focuses on the object and one of the following appears in the viewfinder: Lit The camera has focused on the subject. If the subject is moving, the camera adjusts the focus so that it follows the movements o[...]

30 11 Releasing the Shutter ■ Check that the focus indicator “ ● ” is lit and then slowly press the shutter button down fully to release the shutter. 1 Press the shutter button halfway and check the viewfinder display. • If the flash recommended icon “ j ” is flashing in the viewfinder display, use the built-in flash ( ☞ P.74, 76). [...]

1 31 12 Playing Back Photographed Images • Pressing the “PLAY” button again (twice when multi-frame playback is selected) returns the camera to photography mode. • Press the shutter button down halfway to return to shooting mode. 2 To view another image, use “ c ” (scan forwards) or “ d ” (scan backwards) on the 4-direction button. [...]

32 Use playback zoom to view details of the image being played back enlarged. 1 Display the recorded image. (See “To View Images (Playback)”.) • You cannot use this method in “4-MULTI” or “9-MULTI” display mode. Switch back to single-frame display first ( ☞ P.33). 2 Press “ a ” on the 4-direction button. The displayed image is e[...]

33 1 3 Press “ d ” or “ c ” on the 4-direction button to display the “MULTI PLAY” menu. In multi-frame playback, image display can be set to “4-MULTI”, which displays 4 image frames at one time, or “9-MULTI”, which displays 9 image frames at one time. Multi-frame playback provides a convenient way of selecting images for frame e[...]

34 4 Press “ a ” or “ b ” on the 4-direction button to select “4-MULTI” or “9-MULTI”. 5 Press the “MENU/EXE” button to begin multi-frame playback. • The display shows the selected multi-frame playback display. 9-MULTI • To return to single-frame playback, select “OFF” in the “MULTI PLAY” menu. 4-MULTI Playing Back Ph[...]

35 1 Use the procedure below to erase recorded images. To erase all the recorded images, see P.86. 1 Display the image to be erased. (See “To View Images (Playback)”.) 2 When you press function button [2], the image is displayed on the rear display panel for erase confirmation. • If the image is protected ( ☞ P.88), the error tone sounds an[...]

36 1 Switch the camera and the TV off. Plug the enclosed video cable into the VIDEO OUT socket on the camera. VIDEO OUT socket • If there is a power outlet handy, the optional AC Power Adapter AC-5VH should be connected. 2 Plug the pin-plug end of the video cable into the video input socket on the TV and switch on the camera and the TV. You can t[...]

37 1 Background: A Brief Guide Focusing and Exposure Focusing, exposure and exposure metering are key factors in taking photographs. By understanding these aspects of photography, you can achieve a wider range of photographic effects. ■ Focus and Depth of Field When you focus the camera on a point, an area in front of and behind that point is als[...]

38 Settings available from the rear display panel Factory Default AUTO 400 Normal 3040 STD STD STD OFF Ref. Page P.40 P.42 P.43 P.44 P.45 P.46 P.47 P.48 Setup Functions Setting White balance Sensitivity Quality Image size (number of pixels) Color Tone Sharpness Multi- exposure Display AUTO, Sunny, Shade, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3,[...]

2 39 Settings that can be specified in the “SET-UP” menu on the color LCD monitor Factory Default OFF — TIFF- RGB Smart Media 10 sec. 2 min. OFF DOWN- LOADING HIGH ENGLISH — — Ref. Page P.49 P.50 P.51 P.51 P.52 P.52 P.53 P.54 P.54 P.55 P.22 P.55, 56 Setting PREVIEW CUSTOM WB Hi MODE MEDIA SELF TIMER AUTO POWER OFF FRAME No. PC MODE BEEP L[...]

40 Setting the White Balance ■ By setting the optimum white balance for a variety of light sources, pictures can be taken that show the natural colors of the subject while also capturing the atmosphere of the shot. 1 Press the “FUNC” button. 2 The icon for the white balance setting appears on the rear display panel. Press function button [1].[...]

41 2 • Because white balance settings other than “Custom” are disabled when the flash is used, do not use the flash if you want to achieve a particular effect in your shot. Display Name Description AUTO (default) Sunny Shade Fluorescent 1 Fluorescent 2 Fluorescent 3 Incandescent Custom The camera automatically determines the amount of light a[...]

42 Setting the Sensitivity ■ The ISO sensitivity (film speed) can be set to 320, 400, 800 or 1600. 1 Press the “FUNC” button. 2 The icon for the ISO sensitivity setting appears on the rear display panel. Press function button [2]. With the ISO sensitivity set to “ISO400” • The display changes in the cycle shown below each time function [...]

Display Name Description Basic Normal (default) Fine Hi This setting records images at the lowest image quality but also allows the largest number of images to be recorded. This setting records images at the 3rd highest image quality. This setting allows more images to be saved than is possible with the “Fine” setting. This setting records imag[...]

Display Name Description 3040 (default) 2304 1440 This setting sets the image size to 3040 × 2016 pixels. At this setting, the smallest number of images can be recorded. This setting sets the image size to 2304 × 1536 pixels. This setting sets the image size to 1440 × 960 pixels. At this setting, the largest number of images can be recorded. 44 [...]

Display Name Description STD (default) HIGH ORG B/W This setting sets the standard color density. This setting provides a higher color density than the “STD” setting. This setting specifies a lower color density than the “STD” setting. Use this setting for images that will undergo image processing for use in commercial printing. This settin[...]

This setting sets the contrast for photographed images to the standard level. Use this setting for images that will undergo image processing for use in commercial printing. This setting provides a higher level of contrast than the “STD” setting. This setting specifies a lower contrast than the “STD” setting. Use this setting for images that[...]

Display Name Description STD (default) HARD OFF This setting applies the optimum level of sharpness for normal shots. This setting sharpens the outlines in an image and is best for images of subjects such as buildings or text where clarity is important. Sharpness processing is not applied in this setting. Use this setting for images that will under[...]

Display Name Description OFF (default) ON Select this setting when you do not want to use multi-exposure photography. Select this setting when you want to use multi-exposure photography. 48 ■ Use this setting to specify whether to use multi-exposure photography ( ☞ P.84). 1 Press the “FUNC” button twice. 2 The icon for the multi-exposure se[...]

49 2 Preview ■ This setting specifies whether or not a preview image is displayed after you take a picture. 1 Press the “MENU/EXE” button. The “SET-UP” menu appears on the color LCD monitor. SET-UP menu Part 1 SET-UP menu Part 2 ( ☞ P.53) 2 Press “ a ” or “ b ” on the 4-direction button to select “PREVIEW” and then use “ d[...]

50 ■ Use the procedure below to specify a custom white balance setting. 1 Press the “MENU/EXE” button. 2 Press “ a ” or “ b ” on the 4-direction button to select “CUSTOM WB” and then press the “MENU/EXE” button or “ d ” or “ c ” on the 4-direction button. • The “SET OK?” message appears on the color LCD monitor. [...]

51 2 This setting specifies the TIFF data format when “Hi” is selected as the image quality setting. 1 Press the “MENU/EXE” button. 2 Press “ a ” or “ b ” on the 4-direction button to select “Hi MODE” and then press “ d ” or “ c ” on the 4-direction button to select the “Hi MODE” setting. Hi MODE/MEDIA • To use a T[...]

52 Use this setting to select either 2 seconds or 10 seconds (default setting) as the interval after which the shutter is released during self-timer photography. See P.72 for information on self-timer photography. 1 Press the “MENU/EXE” button. 2 Press “ a ” or “ b ” on the 4-direction button to select “SELF TIMER” and then press ?[...]

53 2 ■ The frame number memory function stores the last file number saved onto a media (SmartMedia or Microdrive) so that when a new media is loaded, file numbers are assigned beginning from that stored file number. The “FRAME No.” setting specifies whether this function is used. 1 Press the “MENU/EXE” button. 2 Press “ a ” or “ b ?[...]

54 PC MODE/BEEP When the camera is connected to a personal computer, this setting specifies whether images are downloaded from the camera to the computer or photography using the camera is controlled from the computer. 1 Press the “MENU/EXE” button. 2 Press “ a ” or “ b ” on the 4-direction button to select “PC MODE” and then press [...]

55 2 LANGUAGE/RESET Use the procedure below to select the language used only in the “SET-UP” menu display. (Menus other than the “SET-UP” menu are shown only in English (default setting) and cannot be set to Japanese-language display.) 1 Press the “MENU/EXE” button. 2 Press “ a ” or “ b ” on the 4-direction button to select “L[...]

56 RESET - continued/ Camera Reset Use the procedure below to reset the settings specified on the top display panel. 1 Hold down the exposure compensation button “ h ” and aperture button “ g ” for 2 or more seconds. Functions reset from the camera Camera Reset • See P.80 for the initial function statuses and function combinations. Items [...]

3 57 Focusing Modes • If the subject is dark, the auxiliary AF light automatically switches on when the shutter button is pressed halfway to illuminate the subject and enable auto focusing. The auxiliary AF light operates under the following conditions: 1. When the focusing mode is AF, an AF Nikkor lens is mounted on the camera and the subject is[...]

58 • Set the focus mode selector switch to M and focus the camera by turning the focusing ring on the lens until the image can be seen clearly in the matt surface of the viewfinder screen. The shutter can be released regardless of whether the focus indicator “ ● ” lights. Use manual focus for subjects that are not suitable for auto focusing[...]

3 59 ■ If you are using AF (auto focus) to focus the camera, use the focus lock feature when you are composing a picture in which your main subject (the object or person you are focusing on) is not inside the focusing frame. This technique can also be used to focus on subjects that are not suitable for auto focusing. 1 Position the focusing frame[...]

60 1 Set the exposure mode dial to “ z ”. • When you select z (AUTO mode), the following function statuses apply: Metering mode : Multi-pattern metering ( ☞ P.69) Flash : j Normal synchro mode ( ☞ P.74) • The program shift, exposure compensation and slow synchro functions cannot be selected. 2 Check that the focus indicator “ ● ” [...]

Program Shift By turning the command dial during programmed auto mode photography, you can change the combination of shutter speed and aperture while maintaining the same exposure, providing operation that is equivalent to the shutter-priority auto and aperture- priority auto modes. During program shift, “ f ” is displayed on the top display pa[...]

62 In this mode, the photographer sets the shutter speed (1/2000 to 30 sec.) and the camera automatically controls the aperture setting. This mode is best for photographs where the shutter speed is the main priority, such as subjects in sports scenes where you want a fast shutter speed to freeze one moment of the action, or where you want a slow sh[...]

63 3 1 Set the exposure mode dial to “A” and set the aperture setting (narrowest aperture to widest aperture) on the command dial. 2 Check that the focus indicator “ ● ” is lit and take the picture. • If one of the following warnings appears on the top display panel or viewfinder display, the subject is too bright or too dark and is bey[...]

64 In this mode, the photographer can set any shutter speed (1/2000 to 30 sec.) and any aperture setting (narrowest aperture to widest aperture). This allows the photographer to determine the exposure to suit the conditions and the desired goals while watching the exposure indicator in the viewfinder. See P.80 for information on using this mode wit[...]

65 3 3 Check that the focus indicator “ ● ” is lit and take the picture. • Lenses other than a Nikkor lens with a built-in CPU can only be used in this mode. However, the camera’s exposure meter cannot be used and the aperture cannot be set using the aperture button and command dial. See “Lenses that Can Be Used with this Camera” on P[...]

66 Set the exposure mode dial to the desired 5-vari program, check that the focus indicator “ ● ” is lit, and then take the picture. • If one of the following warnings appears on the top display panel or viewfinder display, the subject is too bright or too dark and is beyond the camera control range. • ⁄ : Use an ND (light volume adjust[...]

v : Close-up mode This mode uses exposure control with a wide aperture to give a relatively shallow depth of field so that you can take close-up shots in which your subject stands out clearly against a softly blurred background. Recommended lens: The most effective lenses for this mode are the Micro Nikkor lenses. • In some photography conditions[...]

68 b : Sport mode (continuous shooting) This mode uses exposure control with a fast shutter speed setting to freeze your subject in a moment of rapid movement and allow you to take shots of sporting events that capture the feeling of fast-paced action. Recommended lens: The most effective lenses for this mode are telephoto lenses in the 80 to 300 m[...]

69 3 In multi-pattern metering, the image is divided into 6 zones as shown in the figure above. Each of the 6 zones is measured independently and that information is then used to determine the optimum exposure. When a D-type AF lens is mounted on the camera, 3D 6-zone multi-pattern metering is used. In this mode, information on the maximum brightne[...]

70 ■ AE lock allows you to set the exposure for a part of the image that you want to be correctly exposed, and then lock in that exposure setting when you take the picture. This technique is useful when you want to store an exposure setting in the camera (by pressing the “AE-L” AE lock button) and then keep the same exposure setting as you ch[...]

71 3 Exposure Compensation • When you set the amount of compensation, the exposure compensation icon “ h ” appears on the top display panel and in the viewfinder display. Simply press the exposure compensation button to confirm the compensation amount. (The exposure indicator is also displayed.) • When the built-in flash or an external Niko[...]

72 ■ This mode is useful for shots such as commemorative pictures where the photographer also wants to be in the shot. Use a tripod or otherwise ensure that the camera is stable before using the self-timer. 1 Press the self-timer button “ ! ”. The “ ! ” icon appears on the top display panel. • The self-timer will not operate if the came[...]

73 3 • While you are looking through the viewfinder, slide the diopter adjustment knob to the position in which you see the focusing frame in the viewfinder most clearly. The setting can be adjusted between -1.5 and 1.0 dpt (near-sighted to far-sighted). Also, 9 types of Nikon diopter adjustment lens are also available ranging from -5.0 to +3.0 d[...]

74 The built-in flash in the FinePix S1 Pro covers the field of view for a 28 mm lens and has a guide number of 15 (ISO 100 • m). The flash also features TTL- BL flash control that uses brightness information obtained using multi-pattern exposure metering to effectively control and balance the amount of flash so that both the main subject and the[...]

K : Red-eye reduction mode If you select red-eye reduction mode and then take a picture using the flash, the red-eye reduction lamp lights for about 1 second before the flash fires, thereby reducing the tendency for people’s eyes to appear red in pictures taken in low-light conditions. 75 3 L : Slow synchro mode In flash photography, the shutter [...]

Flash Photography - continued 76 Exposure Mode AUTO mode Programmed auto 5-vari program Shutter-priority auto Aperture-priority auto Manual Valid Shutter Speeds Automatically set by the camera 1/125 to 30 sec. *1 Automatically set by the camera 1/125 to 30 sec. *1 Ref. Page ☞ P.60 ☞ P.61 ☞ P.66 ☞ P.62 ☞ P.63 ☞ P.64 Valid Apertures Autom[...]

77 3 3 Check that the Ready icon “ j ” is displayed in the viewfinder display and take the picture, taking care to stay within the flash control range ( ☞ P.74). • If the Ready icon “ j ” flashes for about 3 seconds after the shutter release, the flash fired at full power and the image may be underexposed. Recheck the distance to the su[...]

78 A : Usable — : Not usable *1: If the exposure mode is set to Manual, simple TTL-BL flash control ( ☞ P.74) is used. *2: When the SB-21B is used, auto focus can only be used to take pictures when the AF micro lens (60, 105, 200 or 70-180 mm) is mounted on the camera. *3: If TTL mode is used with the SB-11, SB-14 or SB-140, the flash unit must[...]

79 3 ● The synchronized shutter speeds when using the flash are 1/125 sec. and slower. In TTL mode, the ISO sensitivity linked settings are ISO 320 or ISO 400. * When the sensitivity is set to ISO 800 or ISO 1600, the TTL flash control may not be performed correctly. ● Red-eye reduction is performed using the red-eye reduction lamp on the camer[...]

80 Exposure Mode z AUTO P Programmed auto S Shutter- priority auto A Aperture- priority auto M Manual (*2) x Portrait c Landscape v Close-up b Sport n Night scene AF mode P.57 AF-A AF-A AF-A AF-A AF-A AF-A AF-A AF-A AF-C AF-A Auxiliary AF light P.57 A A A A A A — A — A Program shift P.61 — A — — — — — — — — Exposure compen- sa[...]

81 3 Shooting and Recording Previews 1 Take a picture in the normal way. 2 To record the image displayed on the preview screen, press function button [1] or press the “MENU/EXE” button. If you do not take this step, the image is not recorded. If you do not want to record the image, press function button [2] or press the “CANCEL” button, or [...]

Standard Chart Display 82 ■ Standard chart display is a feature that allows you to check the color tones and brightness of a photographed image by comparing the preview image with a color bar or grayscale indicator. 1 Display the preview image ( ☞ P.49, 81). 2 Press function button [4] to display the Standard chart. • You can clear the displa[...]

83 3 Histogram Display ■ A histogram is a graph that classifies the light and dark portions of an image and shows the statistical distribution of brightness in that image. This section describes how to display the histogram for an image. Histograms can be displayed for both playback images and preview images. ■ To view the preview image histogr[...]

84 Multi-exposure 1 Take a picture in the normal way. • The preview image is displayed. 2 Press function button [2]. 3 Locate the image to be overlaid in the viewfinder and press the shutter button fully. • You can overlay any number of images by repeating steps 2 and 3. • If you do not want to overlay an image onto the photographed image, lo[...]

Ref. Page ☞ P.86 ☞ P.33 ☞ P.89 ☞ P.91 ☞ P.101 ☞ P.103 Function ERASE/FORMAT MULTI PLAY setting PROTECT setting DPOF settings AUTO PLAY setting Color LCD monitor BRIGHTNESS adjustment Description Can be used to erase all the images on a media or format the media. Can be used to set the number of images displayed when multiple frames are [...]

86 Erase/Format Erase All/Format When you select the Erase All option, all the unprotected images are erased. If you select the Format option, all the images are erased, including any protected images, and the media is initialized for the FinePix S1 Pro. To erase only one of the recorded images, see P.35. 1 On the rear display panel, check the medi[...]

87 4 5 Press the “MENU/EXE” button and then select “YES” to execute “(ERASE) ALL” or “FORMAT”. • To cancel the procedure, use “ a ” or “ b ” on the 4-direction button to select “NO” and then press the “MENU/EXE” button. 6 Press the “MENU/EXE” button. The “(ERASE) ALL” or “FORMAT” procedure ends and the [...]

88 Protection Settings 1 Press the “PLAY” button and then press “ d ” or “ c ” on the 4-direction button to display the image for which you want to set or remove the protection. 2 Press function button [3]. With the Protection setting set to “OFF” 3 Press function button [1]. • When you press function button [1], protection is spe[...]

89 4 Use this setting to prevent images from being accidentally erased. This procedure can be used to set the protect attribute for all the images on the media. 1 On the rear display panel, check the media type containing the images for which protection is to be set or removed. For a “SmartMedia” • To select a different media type, select “[...]

90 Protection Settings - continued 5 Press “ a ” or “ b ” on the 4-direction button to select “ALL” if you want to protect the images or “UNPROTECT ALL” if you want to remove the protection and then press the “MENU/EXE” button. “ALL” is selected 6 Check the confirmation message and then press the “MENU/EXE” button. Set p[...]

91 4 DPOF Settings DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format and refers to a format that is used for recording print specifications for images shot using a digital camera on a SmartMedia or Microdrive/CompactFlash. The recorded print specifications include the image that are to be printed and the number of prints of each image. Image file (1) Imag[...]

92 DPOF Settings - continued Setting or Cancelling Date/Time Imprinting Use the procedure below to specify whether the date and time of shooting are included on the image prints. 1 Press the “PLAY” button and then the “MENU/EXE” button to display the menu. 2 Press “ d ” or “ c ” on the 4-direction button to display the “DPOF” me[...]

93 4 4 Press “ d ” or “ c ” on the 4-direction button to select either “DATE ON” or “DATE OFF”. The selected setting then remains valid for all images until the camera is switched off. • Pressing the “CANCEL” button clears the menu display. • Always specify “DATE ON” or “DATE OFF” before specifying other DPOF setting[...]

94 DPOF Settings - continued 3 Press function button [1] or [3] to specify the number of prints for the image. • Press function button [1] to increase the number of prints and function button [3] to decrease the number of prints. ■ To specify trimming (steps 4 to 5) 4 Press “ a ” on the 4-direction button. The trimming settings screen appea[...]

95 4 • To cancel the cursor and return to the normal enlarged display screen, press the “PLAY” button again or press the “CANCEL” button. 6 Press function button [4]. • Pressing function button [4] sets the DPOF information. • To cancel the procedure, press the “CANCEL” button. Checking and Cancelling DPOF Settings for Single Fram[...]

96 4 Press “ a ” or “ b ” on the 4-direction button to select “REVIEW/CANCEL”. 5 Press the “MENU/EXE” button. 6 You can check only the frames for which prints are specified by pressing “ d ” or “ c ” on the 4-direction button. To cancel the DPOF settings, display the image and then press the “MENU/EXE” button. • If the[...]

97 4 Use the procedure below to set DPOF information for all the images on a media. 1 Use the rear display panel to check the media type on which you want to store DPOF information. 2 Press the “PLAY” button and then the “MENU/EXE” button to display the menu. 3 Press “ d ” or “ c ” on the 4-direction button to display the “DPOF”[...]

98 DPOF Settings - continued 6 Check the number of stored DPOF prints and then press the “MENU/EXE” button. • The total number of prints appears on the color LCD monitor and the display then reverts to the menu screen. • If an image for which DPOF settings are specified is damaged or if DPOF settings were specified on a different device, th[...]

99 4 Use the procedure below to cancel the DPOF information for all the images on the media. 1 Use the rear display panel to check the media type on which you want to cancel the DPOF information. 2 Press the “PLAY” button and then the “MENU/EXE” button to display the menu. 3 Press “ d ” or “ c ” on the 4-direction button to display [...]

100 DPOF Settings - continued 6 Check the number of prints for which DPOF settings are to be canceled and then press the “MENU/EXE” button. • To cancel the procedure, press the “CANCEL” button.[...]

101 4 Auto Play (Automatic Playback) Use the procedure below to select the Auto Play (automatic playback) method for photographed images. The Auto Play settings are as follows: WIPE-OFF: Images are displayed without scrolling. WIPE-1: Images are switched (wiped) on an angle. WIPE-2: Images are switched (wiped) in a swirling pattern. WIPE-3: Images [...]

102 Auto Play (Automatic Playback) - continued 4 Press “ a ” or “ b ” on the 4-direction button to select the Auto Play time setting and then press “ d ” or “ c ” to set the time. Then press “ a ” or “ b ” on the 4-direction button to set the Auto Play method. 5 Press the “MENU/EXE” button. Automatic playback begins. •[...]

103 4 Adjusting the Color LCD Monitor Brightness ■ The brightness of the color LCD monitor can be adjusted through 11 levels. 1 Press the “PLAY” button and then the “MENU/EXE” button to display the menu. 2 Press “ d ” or “ c ” on the 4-direction button to display the “BRIGHTNESS” menu. • To cancel the procedure, press the ?[...]

104 4 Press “ d ” or “ c ” on the 4-direction button to adjust the brightness. • Press “ c ” on the 4-direction button to increase the brightness of the color LCD monitor and “ d ” to decrease the brightness. • To cancel the procedure, press the “CANCEL” button. 5 Press the “MENU/EXE” button to confirm the setting. • P[...]

105 5 System Expansion Options PC CARD ADAPTER USB Cable and Software SmartMedia (PC card slot) Card adapter (PC card slot) * Personal computer * Printer * (Floppy disk drive) Image Memory Card Reader Digital photo printer FinePix Printer NX - 500 Digital Camera FinePix S1 Pro TV * Microdrive/ CompactFlash * Image Memory Card Reader PC card adapter[...]

106 Lenses that Can Be Used with this Camera ■ Use Nikkor lenses with built-in CPUs (excluding the IX Nikkor lenses) with this camera. In particular, the full range of functions can be accessed when a D-type AF Nikkor lens is mounted on the camera. There are CPU signal contacts on Nikkor lenses with a built-in CPU. Distinguishing feature of D-typ[...]

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● SmartMedia™ The following types of SmartMedia can be used with the FinePix S1 Pro: • MG-4S : 4 MB, 3.3 V • MG-32S : 32 MB, 3.3 V • MG-8S : 8 MB, 3.3 V • MG-64S : 64 MB, 3.3 V • MG-16S :16 MB, 3.3 V * Some 3.3 V SmartMedia are labelled as “3V” or “ID” cards. ● AC Power Adapter AC-5VH Use this adapter when you want to take p[...]

● Floppy Disk Adapter (FlashPath) This adapter is the same size and shape as a 3.5-inch floppy disk. You can copy the images on a SmartMedia to your PC simply by loading the SmartMedia into the floppy disk adapter and then inserting the adapter into your floppy disk drive. ● PC Card Adapter The PC Card Adapter allows the SmartMedia to be used a[...]

110 Explanation of T erms AF/AE Lock: On the FinePix S1 Pro, pressing the shutter button halfway locks the focus and exposure settings (AF/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 good results by changing the composition after the AF and[...]

111 5 Using the USB Cable and Software Included ■ By connecting the camera to a personal computer with the cable provided, you can download image data from the camera to the computer. However, you cannot upload data from the computer to the camera. You can also control the camera, specify the photography settings and take pictures from the comput[...]

112 ■ Replacing Media (Downloading mode) ● On Windows 98 Check that the camera is not being accessed, switch the camera off and replace the media. ● On Windows 2000 Professional Check that the camera is not being accessed, click on the Eject button in the taskbar, and then switch the camera off and replace the media. ● On a Macintosh Drag t[...]

113 5 Notes on Using the FinePix S1 Pro ■ Places to Avoid Do not store or use the camera in the following types of locations: ● Very humid, dirty or dusty places ● In direct sunlight or in places subject to extreme temperature rises, such as in a closed car in summer. Extremely cold places ● Places subject to strong vibrations ● Places af[...]

114 Cleaning the CCD ■ This camera is equipped with a CCD photosensitive element. This CCD is located behind the shutter screen. If dust or other soiling attaches to the surface of the CCD and pictures are then taken, this soiling may appear as spots in the image, depending on the camera settings and the type of subject. If this occurs, the CCD m[...]

4 Hold down both the self-timer button “ ! ” and the AE lock button “AE-L” and switch the camera on. 5 Press the shutter button. The mirror swings up and the shutter opens and remains open. 6 Hold the camera so that the light shines on the CCD and check the CCD surface. • If there is soiling on the CCD surface, contact an authorized FUJIF[...]

116 Cleaning the CCD Cleaning the CCD - continued 1 Perform steps 1 to 5 in “Determining whether cleaning is required” to swing the mirror up. • Never disconnect the AC power adapter during cleaning as this can result in damage to the camera shutter. 2 Use a blower to remove any soiling on the CCD surface. 3 Check that all the soiling has bee[...]

117 5 Power Supply Notes • Use AA-size nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH), AA-size Ni-Cd or AA-size alkaline batteries, CR123A lithium batteries and a CR2025 button cell with the FinePix S1 Pro. Do not use AA-size manganese or AA-size lithium batteries as these battery types emit heat that can cause camera faults or malfunctions. • The capacity of al[...]

118 ● Disposing of batteries Dispose of used batteries in accordance with your local waste disposal regulations. ● Notes on Using Small Rechargeable Batteries (Ni-MH/Ni-Cd) • Charge AA-size Ni-MH and Ni-Cd batteries correctly using the Battery Charger (220V AC only, sold separately). • Do not use batteries other than those specified in the [...]

119 5 Notes on Media ■ SmartMedia SmartMedia are a new recording media developed specifically for use in digital cameras. Each SmartMedia card contains a semiconductor memory chip (NAND-type flash memory) which is used to record digital image data. Because the data is recorded electrically, recorded data can be erased and re-recorded. ■ SmartMe[...]

120 Notes on Media - continued • Do not carry SmartMedia in locations such as a trouser pocket. This could subject the SmartMedia to excessive force when you sit down, thereby damaging the SmartMedia. • The SmartMedia may feel warm when it is removed from the camera after being used for an extended period. This is normal and does not indicate a[...]

121 5 W arning Displays ■ If a warning is displayed or flashes in the top display panel, viewfinder display, rear display panel or color LCD monitor, check the points described in the table below before requesting repairs. Problem Top display panel Viewfinder display ‡ (flashing) ‡ (flashing) O (flashing) O (lit) ° (flashing) (lit in M mode)[...]

122 Warning Displays - continued Problem Top display panel Viewfinder display ⁄ (lit) ⁄ (lit) ¤ (lit) ¤ (lit) j (flashing) ‹ and j (flashing) Ref. Page P.58 P.62 P.63 P.60- 66 P.62 P.63 P.60- 66 P.76 P.74 P.79 j (flashing) ‹ and j (flashing) Cause AF (auto focus) cannot focus the camera. The subject is too bright and is beyond the camera?[...]

! CARD NOT INITIALIZED ! CARD ERROR ! PROTECTED CARD ! PROTECT DPOF FRAME ERASE OK? RESET UNMATCHED DPOF OK? ! DPOF FILE ERROR 123 5 Problem Rear display panel Color LCD monitor ! READ ERROR Cause The AA-size batteries are flat. The AA-size batteries are low on charge. The data played back was not recorded correctly. The recording media is not form[...]

124 T roubleshooting Solution • Load new batteries. • Plug the adapter back in. • Fit new batteries. • Put the batteries in your pocket or another warm place to heat them and then load them into the camera just before you take a picture. • Wipe the battery terminals with a clean, dry cloth. • Fit new batteries. • Fit new batteries. ?[...]

125 5 Solution • Move closer to the subject. • Remove the lens hood. • Clean the lens. • Focus the camera correctly ( ☞ P.28). • Remove the write-protection. (Peel off the write-protect sticker.) • Use a new media. • Remove the frame protection. • Remove the power supply (the batteries) and then reload them and try again. • Fit [...]

126 Specifications Item Specifications Recording Imaging Camera Recording media Recording modes Recorded image sizes Picture element Sensitivity Exposure control Lens mount Interchangeable lenses Actual field of view Viewfinder Eyesight adjustment Auto focus Lens servo Exposure metering modes Shutter Shutter speeds Exposure compensation AE lock Sel[...]

127 5 Item Specifications Display I/O sockets Main Functions Information display Color LCD monitor Video out Digital (USB) DC input Auto Power Off Battery check White balance Playback Erase modes Image quality settings Other Dimensions Mass (Weight) Power supply Number of shots using batteries*2 Operating conditions Viewfinder display Top display p[...]

128 Specifications - continued The number of available shots varies slightly depending on the type of subject. The actual number of available shots also varies more widely from the standard number as the capacity of the media increases. Media Hi(RGB) Hi(YC) Fine Normal Basic Microdrive (340 MB) 19 29 144 305 741 SmartMedia (64 MB) 3 5 26 55 132 Sma[...]

5 129 Safety Notes ■ The warning and attention symbols shown below are used to indicate the severity of the injury or damage that will result if the indicated information is ignored and the product is used incorrectly as a result. ■ The icons shown below indicate types of information that should be observed. Indicates information which, if igno[...]

130 Do not use this camera in a bathroom or shower. This can cause a fire or electric shock. Never take pictures while moving. Never use this camera while you are walking or while you are in control of a vehicle such as a car. This can cause a collision or traffic accident. Do not touch metal components during a thunderstorm. This can result in an [...]

131 5 Do not leave the camera in very humid or dusty locations or locations affected by oil smoke or steam. Leaving the camera in such locations may cause a fire or electric shock. Do not leave the camera in unusually hot locations. Do not leave the camera in a closed car or in a location exposed to direct sunlight. This could cause a fire. Do not [...]

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