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FinePix S3 Pro Manual - Cleaning Digital Cameras

1. 2 1 3 4 5 1Set the Power switch to ON 2Select in USB MODE in the SET UP menu P 101 3Set the Power switch to OFF to turn the camera off Do not connect to a PC when the USB mode setting is set to See P 137 if you connect to PC by mistake 1 0 1 0 3 3 0 2 PRINT WITH DATE is not available when the camera is connected to a printer that does not support date print
2. 2 1 3 4 5 Frame advance dc Playback zoom ab 1Menu option selection dc 2Setting selection ab 3Confirmation MENU OK Cancel BACK 1Option selection ab 2Setting selection dc xFUNC button Selects the information displayed on the rear display panel xRear display panel Displays information during shooting or playback xPLAY button Switches playback display on and off x F1 to F4 buttons Use these buttons to select items in the rear display panel xMENU OK button Press this button to confirm an action in the menu screen x4 direction button lock switch Release this switch to use the 4 direction button xBACK button Press this button to cancel an action in the menu screen x Access lamp Lights during media access x4 direction button Use this button to select menu options or the focus area Photography Menu SET UP Playback xPlayback Menu and SET UP Operations LCD monitor OFF Shutter button pressed halfway
3. System Expansion Options eBy using the FinePix S3 Pro together with other optional FUJIFILM products your system can be expanded to fill a wide range of uses COMPACTFLASH DPC CF TM for xD Picture Card CARD ADAPTER FinePix S3 Pro Digital Camera FinePix S3 Pro Digital Camera FinePix S3 Pro Digital Camera Image input output to the PC Print creation Visual output Printer commercially available xD Picture Card xD Picture Card Digital Photo Printer CX 550 TV monitor commercially available Visual output PC card slot CF card slot Personal Computer commercially available Personal Computer commercially available Image Memory Card Reader DPC R1 PC Card Adapter DPC AD xD Picture Card USB Drive DPC UD1 CompactFlash Card Adapter DPC CF USB IEEE 1394 USB USB USB PictBridge CF Microdrive commercially available PC card slot PC Card Adapter h Image Memory Card Reader DPC R1 The DPC R1 provides a quick and easy way to transfer images back and forth between your PC and an image memory card xD Picture Card and SmartMedia The
4. 100 100 LCD BRIGHTNESS PLAYBACK MENU 1 0 1 0 2 1Press the PLAY button to select Playback mode 2Unlock the 4 direction button 2 1Press the MENU OK button to display the menu screen 2Press d or c to select MONITOR BRIGHTNESS 0 2 0 1 3 1Pressing the MENU OK button displays the monitor brightness setting screen 2Press d or c to adjust the monitor brightness 3Always press the MENU OK button after the settings are completed Brightness adjustment checking bar You can specify whether or not the brightness adjustment checking bar is displayed in the brightness setting screen 100 0009 0 2 0 1 When you have finished using the menu lock the 4 direction button to prevent accidental use When you have finished using the menu lock the 4 direction button to prevent accidental use USING THE SET UP SCREEN Press d or c to move to options 1 to 5 After you have changed the settings press the MENU OK button to confirm the changes 1Press a or b to select a menu option 2Press d or c to change the setting Press c for CUSTOM WB FORMAT
5. CUSTOM SETTING CSM The custom settings allow to modify camera functions such as how information is displayed in the viewfinder and which functions are assigned to which buttons Cancelling custom settings 1 Set the Exposure mode dial to CSM 2 1Turn the Main command dial to select an option 2Turn the Sub command dial to change the setting 3 E appears on the top display panel 3 When you have finished the settings set the exposure mode dial to a setting other than CSM The custom settings are retained when the camera is turned off 1Set the Exposure mode dial to CSM 2Hold down the c and b buttons together for at least 2 seconds green markings are positioned alongside The top display panel flashes briefly and the settings are reset h All the custom settings are reset to their default values h The ISO sensitivity is reset to 200 0 2 0 1 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 2 Custom settings list Setting No Display Details 0 METERED VALUE UNDER OVER default 1 UNDER METERED VALUE OVER BRACKETING ORDER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Allows you to change the compensation sequence when auto expo
6. 2 1 3 5 4 3 The live image is displayed for 30 seconds Use d or c to adjust the brightness In the live image display press a to enlarge the central part of the image and b to return to the original image To cancel live image display in progress press the BACK button To view the live image use the optional AC adapter AC 5VX Continued use of live image display can cause the CCD to overheat resulting in coarseness or noise such as white spotting in images photographed subsequently If this occurs turn the camera off and wait for it to cool down If you display consecutive live images the initial brightness setting is retained for the second and subsequent images The setting is reset when you turn the camera off or the Auto Power Off function is triggered and has to be set again The Auto Exposure Bracketing settings are canceled when the live image is displayed Wait until live image display is finished before specifying the Auto Exposure Bracketing settings 1 Set the focus mode selector s
7. 1 u appears on the LCD monitor during playback when the image has specified with DPOF setting 3 1Press a or b to select WITH DATE or WITHOUT DATE Selecting WITH DATE will cause the date to be imprinted on your prints 2Press the MENU OK button When DPOF settings were specified on another camera When the data includes a frame file with DPOF settings that were specified on another camera 6 appears Pressing the MENU OK button erases all of the DPOF settings already specified for each frame file Specify the DPOF setting for each frame file again Press the BACK button to leave the previous settings unchanged 0 1 0 2 When selecting the WITH DATE setting the date is imprinted on your shots using the Print Service or a DPOF compatible printer depending on the printer specifications the date may not be printed in some cases 5 Always press the MENU OK button after the settings are com
8. Matching customized white balance using an external flash If you use an external flash with the exposure mode set to M you can make it easier to match the white balance to the photography settings aperture flash brightness etc by using a commercially available 18 grey standard chart instead of white paper How to display the SET UP menu P 101 106 107 Settings 5 SET UP FORMAT DISCHARGING RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES Initialize format the media for use with the camera Because initializing the media erases all the frames files including protected frames files Back up important frames files onto your computer or another media 1Press d or c to select OK 2Pressing the MENU OK button erases all the frames files and initializes the media Always check the media to be formatted on the screen before proceeding h Formatted media 8 xD Picture Cards 9 CF Microdrives If i 0 or appears see P 134 for information before formatting the media 0
9. 1Press d or c to select OK 2Press the MENU OK button The screen changes and discharging begins When the battery level indicator blinks red and discharging ends the camera turns off 0 1 0 2 To cancel discharging press the BACK button 108 109 Settings 5 TWO BUTTON RESET Two Button Reset lets you instantly reset specified settings to their original initial settings 1 Set the exposure mode dial to P S A M or CSM and select the settings to be reset 2 Hold down the c and b buttons together for at least 2 seconds green markings are positioned alongside The top display panel flashes briefly and the settings are reset Exposure mode dial Reset Settings P S A M The photography functions are reset as shown below CSM h All the custom settings are reset h The ISO sensitivity is reset to 200 3 When the reset is finished set the exposure mode dial to a setting other than CSM SET UP LIVE IMAGE Function Condition Focus area Center Flexible Program Cancelled Exposure compensation Cancelled Auto Exposure Lock Cancelled Auto Exposure Bracketing Cancelled Flash Synchro mode Front Synchro mode Flash exposure compensation Cancelled
10. 19 CHARGING THE BATTERIES 21 LOADING THE BATTERIES 22 INSERTING THE MEDIA 24 CHECKING THE BATTERY CHARGE 25 TURNING ON AND OFF SETTING THE DATE AND TIME 26 CORRECTING THE DATE AND TIME CHANGING THE DATE ORDER 27 SELECTING THE LANGUAGE 28 DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT 29 LCD ILLUMINATOR 29 3 Advanced Photography FOCUS SETTINGS 45 Focus related custom settings
11. 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 2 Date order Explanation YYYY MM DD Displays the date in the year month day format MM DD YYYY Displays the date in the month day year format DD MM YYYY Displays the date in the day month year format 28 29 Getting Ready 1 SELECTING THE LANGUAGE DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT LCD ILLUMINATOR The finder diopter enables near or far sighted photographers to adjust the eyepiece diopter to suit their vision Displays in the top and rear display panels can be confirmed in the dark with the LCD illuminator When you press the m LCD illuminator button the top and rear display panels light up h Display panel illumination turns off in the following situations i When you press the m LCD illumination button again i When you release the shutter i When the Auto Power Off function turns the camera off While looking through the viewfinder adjust the position of the diopter adjustment knob until the focusing frame or the image in the viewfinder appears sharpest h The diopter setting can be adjusted from 2 0 m 1 shortsighted to 1 0 m 1 farsighted Nikon also provides 9 types of diopter adjustment lens ranging from 5 m 1 to 3 m 1 DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT LCD ILLUMINATOR Since the diopter adjustment knob is located next to the viewfinder be careful not to poke yourself in the eye with y
12. 44 PLAYBACK MODE 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 CONTINUOUS SHOOTING 50 9 SELF TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY 51 p MULTIPLE EXPOSURE 52 METERING SYSTEMS 54 l Matrix 10 segment metering 54 k Center weighted metering 54 j Spot metering 54 ISO SENSITIVITY 55 P AUTO MULTI PROGRAM 56 Program chart 57 S SHUTTER PRIORITY AUTO
13. 120 SINGLE FRAME PROTECT 87 MULTI FRAME PLAYBACK 88 o ERASING ALL FRAMES 89 i PROTECTING IMAGES SET ALL RESET ALL 91 u HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS DPOF 93 u DPOF SET FRAME 94 u DPOF RESET ALL 96 AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK 97 TRIMMING 98 LCD BRIGHTNESS 100 PLAYBACK MENU 8 9 h AA size Ni MH Batteries HR AA 4 h Battery charger BCH NH2 1 Plug in and cord attached types are
14. 58 A APERTURE PRIORITY AUTO 59 M MANUAL 60 Bulb photography 61 b EXPOSURE COMPENSATION 63 c AUTO EXPOSURE BRACKETING 64 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 66 SETTINGS FOR FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 66 BUILT IN FLASH 67 Flash control modes that can be used with the built in flash 67 SYNCHRO MODES AND THEIR FEATURES 68 a FRONT SYNCHRO MODE 68 ag SLOW SYNCHRO MODE
15. TURNING ON AND OFF SETTING THE DATE AND TIME 2 After purchasing the camera first time when turning camera on the date and time are cleared Press the MENU OK button to set the date and time If the message see figure at left does not appear refer to Correcting the date and time P 27 and check and correct the date and time settings The message also appears when the batteries have been removed and the camera has been left for a long period To set the date and time later press the BACK button If you do not set the date and time this message will appear each time you turn the camera on 3 4 1Unlock the 4 direction button 2Press d or c to select Year Month Day Hour or Minute and then press a or b to adjust the selected setting 1Once you have set the date and time press the MENU OK button 2When you have finished the procedure lock the 4 direction button to prevent accidental improper use Holding down a or b changes the numbers continuously When the time displayed passes 12 00 the AM PM setting changes At the time of purchase and after leaving the camera for a long period with the batteries removed settings such as the date and time are cleared Once the AC power adapter has been connected or the batteries have been loaded for 2 days or more the date and t
16. 79 DYNAMIC RANGE 80 COLOR 80 TONE 81 SHARPNESS 81 AF AREA 82 FUNCTION LOCK 82 FUNCTION RESET 83 PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTION MENU FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY EXPOSURE MODES USING THE FUNCTION MENU 84 HISTOGRAM 85 ERASING SINGLE FRAME 86 PLAYBA
17. Exposure mode dial Auto Exposure Bracketing button Sub command dial Main command dial Exposure compensation button Flash exposure compensation button Synchro mode button Setting Exposure mode setting Procedure Program shift P Slower Faster Main Shutter speed setting S M Aperture setting A M Exposure compensation amount P S A M Auto Exposure Bracketing ON OFF P S A M Number of shots and exposure offset for Auto Exposure Bracketing Sensitivity setting ISO Custom setting option selection CSM Custom setting option modification Synchro mode setting P S A M Sub Main Flash exposure compensation amount Open Close Sub 34 35 Basic Photography 2 Single Area AF Dynamic AF TAKING PICTURES P Auto Multi Program 6 Set the metering system selector dial to Matrix metering Matrix metering indication l appears in the viewfinder When shooting with the camera held vertically see the section on vertical shooting P 36 Take care not to obscure the lens with your fingers or the shoulder strap 7 Set the Exposure mode dial to P Auto Multi Program 8 Brace your elbows against your body and hold the camera with both hands 9 Position the central focus area over the subject If the subjec
18. 130 Notes on the Media 131 Warning Displays 132 Troubleshooting 136 Specifications 138 Explanation of Terms 140 Safety Notes 141 5 Settings SET UP 101 USING THE SET UP SCREEN 101 SET UP menu options 102 IMAGE DISPLAY 103 Procedure when PREVIEW is set 103 Preview zoom 103 Histogram
19. 45 SELECTING THE FOCUS MODE 46 Focus modes 46 SELECTING THE AF AREA MODE 47 The displays shown in the viewfinder and on the top display panel are shown below 47 SELECTING THE FOCUS AREA 48 MANUAL FOCUS 49 SINGLE FRAME 50 RELEASE MODES FOCUS SETTINGS 2 Basic Photography BASIC OPERATION GUIDE 30 Command dials 33 TAKING PICTURES P Auto Multi Program 34 Shooting with the camera held on end vertically 3
20. 109 CUSTOM SETTING CSM 110 Cancelling custom settings 110 Custom settings list 111 6 Connection CONNECTING TO A TV 113 USING THE AC POWER ADAPTER 113 CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER 114 USE AT DSC MODE 115 Disconnecting the camera 116 CONNECTING THE CAMERA DIRECTLY TO THE PRINTER PictBridge FUNCTION 117 Specifying images for printing on the camera 117 Specifying images for printing without using DPOF single frame printing 118 Disconnecting the printer
21. CORRECTING THE DATE AND TIME CHANGING THE DATE ORDER Correcting the date and time Changing the date order 2 1Press d or c to move to option 3 and then press a or b to select DATE TIME 2Press c 1Press d or c to select the date order 2Press a or b to set the order Refer to the table below for details of the settings 3Always press the MENU OK button after the settings are completed 0 1 0 2 0 3 3 4 1Press d or c to select Year Month Day Hour or Minute 2Press a or b to correct the setting 3Always press the MENU OK button after the settings are completed When you have finished the procedure lock the 4 direction button to prevent accidental improper use Holding down a or b changes the numbers continuously When the time displayed passes 12 00 the AM PM setting changes 0 1 0 2 0 3 2 1 3 4 5
22. 68 ah REAR SYNCHRO MODE 69 as RED EYE REDUCTION MODE 69 asg RED EYE REDUCTION SLOW SYNCHRO MODE 69 TAKING PICTURES USING THE BUILT IN FLASH 70 Effective range of the built in flash 71 LENSES THAT CAN BE USED WITH THE BUILT IN FLASH 72 FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION 73 NIKON FLASH UNITS THAT CAN BE USED 74 USING THE FUNCTION MENU WHEN TAKING PICTURES 76 WHITE BALANCE 77 QUALITY 78 RECORDED PIXELS 79 FILM SIMULATION
23. F4 button To return to the previous frame J F1 button or BACK button 3 When you have finished the procedure lock the 4 direction button to prevent accidental improper use 4 If F does not appear on the rear display panel press the FUNC button to change the screen If the currently displayed frame is protected appears instead of F and the S icon is displayed in the top right corner of the LCD monitor 1 displayed for a frame indicates that the frame is protected Unprotect the frame before erasing it SINGLE FRAME PROTECT PLAYBACK FUNCTION MENU Unlock the 4 direction button 1 100 0001 Press the F3 button to display the protection screen The following operations can be used in the protection screen To select the frame d or c To protect the frame L F1 button To unprotect the frame F4 button To return to the previous frame BACK button 2 100 0001 Protect last frame back next frame unprotect 3 When you have finished the procedure lock the 4 direction button to prevent accidental improper use 4 If S does not appear on the rear display panel press the FUNC button to change the screen If the currently displayed frame is protected D is displayed instead of S LCD monitor Rear display panel protection screen R
24. d or c to select PLAYBACK 1Press a or b to select the playback interval and the type of image transition 2Press the MENU OK button The image frames are advanced and played back To interrupt PLAYBACK press the F1 button 2 3 0 1 0 2 u DPOF RESET ALL PLAYBACK MENU AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK PLAYBACK MENU 98 98 99 Advanced Features Playback 4 TRIMMING PLAYBACK MENU 2 1Press d or c to select TRIMMING 2Press the MENU OK button 3 1Press a to zoom in Press b to zoom out on a still image A zoom bar appears on the LCD monitor 2Press the PLAY button to move to another part of the image Press the BACK button to return to single frame playback Press the PLAY button to return to zooming 0 1 0 2 4 1Press a b d or c to display another area The current displayed image appears on the navigation screen 2Press the MENU OK button to save the image Zoom bar Saved image size varies
25. 00 AM 10 00 AM Press the FUNC button to switch between functions White balance USING THE FUNCTION MENU WHEN TAKING PICTURES PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTION MENU You can use the Function menu to change the quality settings White Balance Quality Resolution Film simulation Dynamic range Color Tone Sharpness of saved images and the AF area settings Turn the camera on and set the camera to Photography mode If the Auto Power Off function has turned the camera off press the shutter button down halfway to turn it back on 1 ISO200 09 23 2004 10 00 AM The setting changes each time you press the button The settings can be changed by holding down the button and pressing a or b Method 1 Method 2 The functions change each time the FUNC button is pressed 2 3 WHITE BALANCE 78 79 Advanced Photography 3 QUALITY RECORDED PIXELS FILM SIMULATION PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTION MENU ISO200 ISO200 09 23 2004 09 23 2004 10 00 AM 10 00 AM Press the FUNC button to switch between functions Recorded pixels Quality Film simulation QUALITY Sets the quality of the photographed image Select settings suited to the purposes for which the photograph will be used Select FINE for better quality or HIGH to shoot CCD RAW images The NORMAL setting provides ample image quality for most purposes h Factory default setting NORMAL Shoo
26. 160 200 400 6 7 800 8 1600 With the Nikon flash units listed below use external automatic flash control A or manual flash photography Setting the mode to TTL locks the camera s shutter button so that no shots can be taken In the table 1 indicates D or G type Nikkor lenses except IX Nikkor 2 indicates CPU Nikkor lens other than D or G type except AF Nikkor for F3AF and 3 indicates non CPU Nikkor lenses Compatible 1 Select metering system other than Spot 2 Set the photometering mode to spot metering 3 The SB 26 operates in slave mode If the wireless slave selector is set to D the camera s shutter is automatically switched to a slower speed than 1 180 sec 4 When used with the SB 27 the camera is automatically set to TTL mode However because the SB 27 cannot be used in TTL mode reset the SB 27 to forced A mode 5 Not recommended as these are only for manual flash photography 6 When the SB 29s SB 29 or SB 21B is used autofocus shooting is only possible when an AF micro lens 60mm 105mm 200mm or 70 180mm is mounted 7 To use AF mode or M mode with the SB 11 or SB 14 use the SU 2 on the SC 13 at the same time with the respective connections The SB 11 and SB 14 can also be used connected to the SC 11 or SC 15 but in this configuration the ready light inside the camera s viewfinder cannot be used and the shutter speed is not automatically switched SB 28DX SB
27. AE AF LOCK BUTTON Normally AE lock exposure recording and AF lock focus lock are both applied concurrently when you press the AE L AF L button However this can be changed so that only AE lock or only AF lock is applied or so that that the AE lock status is maintained If the AE AF lock is used with the Maintain AE lock setting pressing the AE L AF L button again or releasing the shutter cancels the lock In addition though the auto focus AF normally operates when the shutter button is pressed down halfway you can change this so that AF operates when the AE L AF L button is pressed In this case AF does not operate when the shutter button is pressed down halfway 0 DISABLED default 1 ENABLED COMMAND DIAL FUNCTIONS Use this setting to change the Main command dial and Sub command dial operation during photography 0 Main Changes the shutter speed Sub Changes the aperture 1 Main Changes the aperture Sub Changes the shutter speed 11 0 SINGLE SHUTTER RELEASE default 1 CONTINUOUS SHUTTER RELEASE MULTIPLE EXPOSURE Changing this setting allows you to use continuous shooting for multiple exposure shots 113 Connection 6 112 Setting No Display Details DC IN 5V socket CUSTOM SETTING CSM Using the AC Power adapter sold separately Connecting to a TV The AC Power Adapter is useful since it allows you to take pictures play back images connected to a TV
28. Bulb photography is useful when you want to take pictures with any shutter speed You should use a tripod to keep the camera steady because the shutter stays open for as long as the shutter button is held down 1 CSM 6 To use the shutter speed for long exposures the custom settings must be modified P 111 1Set the Exposure mode dial to CSM 2Use the Main command dial to select 6 LONG EXP BULB AT MANUAL MODE 3Use the Sub command dial to select 1 ACTIVATED 0 3 0 2 0 1 Images shot with long exposures 4 second or longer may appear coarse and may also be affected by noise such as white dots Continued 62 63 Advanced Photography 3 M MANUAL EXPOSURE MODES 2 Set the Exposure mode dial to M h Bulb photography can only be used in Manual exposure mode h A tripod should be used for bulb photography 3 1 Use the Main command dial to set the shutter speed to and then 2 use the Sub command dial to set the aperture setting minimum aperture to maximum aperture 4 Compose picture focus and shoot h The shutter will be open as long as the shutter release button is kept fully depressed h Using the cable release sold separately or remote release sold separately instead of holding the shutter release button down with your finger reduces camera shake 0 2 0 1 Exposure compensation allows you to intentionally vary the optimum exposure value con
29. Professional Windows XP IEEE 1394 1 USB 1 Can be used by installing the driver from the bundled CD ROM 2 Select Windows Update from the Start button menu and update the 1394 device driver Your system must be capable of connecting to the Internet Operating system compatibility chart Macintosh Can be connected 1 Contact Apple Computers http www apple com for information on software updates 2 Versions 10 2 6 to 10 3 5 as at November 2004 Refer to the FUJIFILM website for information on supported operating systems http home fujifilm com products digital OS Connection type Mac OS 9 2 2 1 Mac OS X 2 IEEE 1394 USB Drag the Removable drive icon on the desktop to the Trash When you drag the icon to the Trash REMOVE OK appears on the camera s screen DC IN 5V socket USB socket mini B 116 117 Connection 6 CONNECTING THE CAMERA DIRECTLY TO THE PRINTER PictBridge FUNCTION When a printer that supports PictBridge is available images can be printed by connecting the camera directly to the PictBridge compatible printer without using a PC In PictBridge function images photographed on other than a camera may not be printed Always turn the camera off when disconnecting or connecting the USB cable Connecting the camera to the printer while the camera is turned on could
30. Remote Release Compatibility This camera can be used with 10 pin remote releases Use the remote release sold separately with a tripod sold separately to prevent camera shake Connect the remote release to the 10 pin terminal by matching the indicators on the terminal and accessory cord Nikon accessories that can be used with the 10 pin terminal i Remote Cord MC 20 i Remote Cord MC 30 i Extension Cord MC 21 i Luminosity Controller Set ML 3 i Remote Cord MC 22 i Conversion Cord MC 25 When not using the 10 pin terminal always fit the terminal cap Dust or soiling in the terminal can cause malfunctions If Auto Power Off has shut down the camera the camera cannot be started up again from an accessory Use the custom settings to specify the delay until Auto Power Off shuts down the camera The Connection Cord MC 23 is not supported If the camera loses power while you are using a cable release or directly holding down the shutter button it cannot save the photographed image If you are using a 10 pin remote control cable the image is saved at the point the batteries run out of charge Attach the bundled clamp filter when using the remote release Secure the clamp filter by looping the cord through the filter at the connector end of the cord as shown in the figure on the right b EXPOSURE COMPENSATION 64 65 Advanced Photography 3 Use auto exposure bracketing when you want to take the s
31. 103 Brightness warning and standard chart 103 SETTING THE CUSTOM WB 104 When the exposure is not measured correctly 105 COLOR SPACES 105 D RANGE 105 AUTO ROTATE 106 FORMAT 106 FRAME NO 106 DISCHARGING RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES 107 LIVE IMAGE 108 TWO BUTTON RESET
32. 2 0 1 3 1When you compose focus and take the shot a preview image appears on the LCD monitor 2Press the F2 button to move on to the next shot h A preview image is always displayed regardless of the PREVIEW setting selected in SET UP h If you change the release mode before multiple exposure shooting is completed no images are recorded 0 2 4 When you take the next multiple exposure shot a preview appears showing the overlaid images h To record the image Press the F1 or MENU OK button h To take another multiple exposure shot Press the F2 button h To take the shot again without using multiple exposure mode Press the shutter button again h To cancel multiple exposure mode without recording the shots Press the F3 or BACK button h To check the brightness distribution Press the F4 button CSM 11 In multiple exposure mode one shot is taken in the frame each time the shutter button is pressed but continuous shooting can also be used P 111 Images in continuous shooting are overlapped in the preview display Use the F1 F3 and F4 buttons K cannot be selected in continuous shooting Multiple exposures cannot be used when only 1 frame is shot in continuous shooting You cannot use the built in flash for continuous shutter release See P 50 for the max no of consecutive shots in multiple exposure shooting The settings f
33. A zoom bar appears Press the BACK button to return to single frame playback Zoom bar 1Press PLAY button to select to PANNING 2Press a b d or c to display another area The current displayed image appears on the navigation screen Press the PLAY button to return to playback zoom 0 1 0 2 Zoom scales Pages 45 to 49 provide explanations of how to use and set the camera s focusing functions along with various related topics The diagram below is a page map to this section Refer to the pages indicated for details Focus related custom settings Selecting the focus mode P 46 Switches between S Single AF servo C Continuous AF servo M Manual focus AF S or AF C Selecting the AF area mode P 47 Select the number of focus areas used for focusing Single 1 Dynamic 5 Single MF Dynamic Closest subject priority setting ON The camera focuses using the focus area containing the closest subject OFF The camera focuses using the specified focus area Selecting the focus area P 48 Manual Select the focus area to be used for focusing Automatic This option is disabled when the closest subject priority setting is ON OFF ON Automatic Manual choose from 5 points AF C AF S MF FOCUS SETTINGS FOCUS SETTINGS 3 Advanced Photograph
34. DATE TIME DISCHARGE RESET or LIVE IMAGE 3 4 2 3 1 4 5 0 1 0 2 2 2 1 3 4 5 1 0 2 0 1 1Turn the camera on and select Photography mode 2Press the MENU OK button to display the SET UP screen Always turn the ca
35. is to be displayed 2 The histogram display changes each time you press the F1 button Histograms can be displayed for both playback images and preview images Image histogram for brightness shown Image histogram for red shown Image histogram for green shown Image histogram for blue shown Uses blinking black to display areas of white flaring Brightness warning Brightness warning When the image is overexposed areas where white blooming has occurred flash black The brightness warnings displayed during playback and during photographed image checking may differ If G does not appear on the rear display panel press the FUNC button to change the screen A histogram is a graph that shows the distribution of brightness in an image 3 When you have finished the procedure lock the 4 direction button to prevent accidental improper use About the histogram display USING THE FUNCTION MENU PLAYBACK FUNCTION MENU 4 Advanced Features Playback Brightness warning 86 86 87 Advanced Features Playback 4 ERASING SINGLE FRAME PLAYBACK FUNCTION MENU Unlock the 4 direction button 1 100 0001 Press the F2 button to display the erase confirmation screen 2 100 0001 back delete last frame next frame The following operations can be used in the erase confirmation screen To select the frame d or c To erase the displayed frame H
36. used with a Fujifilm specified ferrite core video cable IEEE 1394 cable USB cable and DC supply cord For customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Please read the Safety Notes P 141 and make sure you understand them before using the camera 4 Contents 1 Getting Ready Warning 2 EC Declaration of Conformity 3 Preface 7 Accessories included 8 Camera parts and features 9 Top display panel 12 LCD monitor 12 Rear display panel 13 Viewfinder display 15 ATTACHING THE STRAP 16 MOUNTING THE CAMERA LENS 17 Using CPU Nikkor lenses other than G type lenses 18 Lens compatibility
37. 1 0 2 Specifies whether frame numbers are assigned consecutively from previous numbers or begin again CONT Pictures are stored beginning from the highest file number stored on the last media used RENEW Pictures are stored on each media beginning with a file number 0001 Setting this function to CONT makes file management easier as it ensures that file names are not duplicated when images are downloaded to a PC When the camera settings are RESET the frame number setting CONT or RENEW is changed to CONT and the frame number itself does not return to 0001 When the media already contains image files with file numbers higher than the highest file number on the last media images are stored beginning from the highest file number on the current media Check the file number by viewing the image The last 4 digits of the 7 digit number are the file numbers while the first 3 digits show the directory number When changing the media always turn the camera off before opening the slot cover Opening the slot cover without turning the camera off may cause the frame number memory to not function File number runs from 0001 to 9999 Once 9999 is exceeded the directory number changes from 100 to 101 The maximum number is 999 9999 The displayed frame number may differ for images photographed on other cameras When q appears see P 134 FRAME
38. 3 G type AF Nikkor 3 AF S AF I Nikkor PC Micro Nikkor 85 mm f 2 8D 4 AF I AF S Teleconverter 6 Non D G type AF Nikkor except AF Nikkor for F3AF AI P Nikkor AI S or AI type Nikkor Series E AI modified Nikkor Medical Nikkor 120 mm f 4 Reflex Nikkor PC Nikkor AI S or AI type Teleconverters Bellows Focusing Attachment PB 6 12 Auto Extension Rings PK 11A PK 12 PK 13 and PN 11 20 21 Getting Ready 1 MOUNTING THE CAMERA LENS G type Nikkor and other CPU Nikkor lens When a non CPU lens is attached Nikkor lenses accessories that cannot be attached to the FinePix S3 Pro Batteries that can be charged Charge the AA size Ni MH batteries HR AA h AA size Ni MH batteries included Always use the battery charger BCH NH2 bundled with the camera to charge Ni MH batteries Attempting to charge batteries other than those specified for use with the charger such as manganese alkaline or lithium batteries can cause the batteries to burst or leak This could result in a fire or injury and consequent damage to the surroundings 1 Load the Ni MH batteries included into the battery charger BCH NH2 bundled with the camera correctly as indicated by the polarity icons The Ni MH batteries are not fully charged when purchased and must be fully charged before being used When first used after purchasing or when left unused for a long period charge and
39. Makes the image in the viewfinder easier to see Set this knob to the position where the focusing area appears sharpest xFlash exposure compensation button Used with the Main command dial to select the flash exposure compensation value xAuto exposure bracketing button Used with the camera dials to select Auto Exposure Bracketing Main command dial Turns Auto Exposure Bracketing ON and OFF Sub command dial Selects a combination of exposure offset and number of shots xSynchro mode button Used with the Main command dial to select Synchro mode xMetering system selector dial Selects Multi Center weighted or Spot as the metering system xAE L AF L button Locks the exposure and focus while pressed xLCD illuminator button Illuminates the display panel xExposure compensation button Used with the Main command dial to select the exposure compensation value BASIC OPERATION GUIDE 2 Basic Photography 32 33 Basic Photography 2 Sub Main Main Main Main Main BASIC OPERATION GUIDE Command dials The FinePix S3 Pro s Main and Sub command dials are used alone or in combination with other buttons to select set various functions or modes Main
40. Set the metering system selector dial to Center weighted or 0 Spot metering h Matrix metering is not recommended since the effect of the Auto Exposure Lock cannot be effectively attained 2 Position the focus area over the subject you want correctly exposed press and hold the shutter button down halfway and then press the AE L AF L button The EL exposure lock indicator appears in the viewfinder h The exposure and focus are locked as long as the AE L AF L button is held down default setting h If you press the AE L AF L button in the AF S or AF C focus mode when the shot is not in focus the exposure is locked with the shot out of focus Always check that the focus indicator is lit 3 While keeping the AE L AF L button pressed recompose focus and shoot h Because the settings are maintained after you take the shot for as long as the AE L AF L button is held down you can keep the same settings as you recompose the shot h The following functions can be operated while the AE L AF L button is kept pressed 1 In P exposure mode Sets program shift 2 In S exposure mode Changes the shutter speed 3 In A exposure mode Changes the aperture h Rotating the metering system selector to another setting does not change the metering system during Auto Exposure Lock operation Release the AE lock CSM 5 Auto Exposure Lock can be s
41. The CompactFlash card may be hot immediately after being used in the camera and should be handled with care h Do not touch the card contact area with your fingers or metal objects h Unused CompactFlash cards should be formatted before being used Using media with a PC h When taking pictures using a media that has been used on a PC reformat the media using your camera for best quality h When formatting a media a directory folder is created Image data is then recorded in this directory h Do not change or delete the directory folder or file names on the media because this will make it impossible to use the media in your camera h Always use the camera to erase image data on a media h To edit image data copy the image data to the PC and edit the copy h Do not copy files other than those that will be used by the camera Specifications Type Image memory card for digital cameras xD Picture Card Memory type NAND type flash memory Conditions for use Temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Humidity 80 max no condensation Dimensions 25 mm 20 mm 2 2 mm 0 98 in 0 79 in 0 09 in W H D 130 Always use the AC Power Adapter AC 5VX sold separately The use of an AC Power adapter other than AC 5VX can cause damage to your digital camera h Use the AC power adapter for indoor use only h Plug the connection cord plug securely into the DC input terminal of the FUJIFILM Digital camera h
42. Turn off the FUJIFILM Digital camera before disconnecting the cord from the FUJIFILM Digital camera s DC input terminal To disconnect pull out the plug gently Do not pull on the cord h Do not use the AC power adapter with any device other than your camera h During use the AC power adapter will become hot to the touch This is normal h Do not take apart the AC power adapter Doing so could be dangerous h Do not use the AC power adapter in a hot humid place h Do not subject the AC power adapter to strong shocks h The AC power adapter may emit a humming But this is normal h If used near a radio the AC power adapter may cause static If this happens move the camera away from the radio AC Power Adapter h Ni MH batteries or the battery charger itself will become warm due to the power stored inside the batteries This is normal and does not indicate a fault Wherever possible use the battery charger in a well ventilated location h There may be vibration noises from inside the battery charger during use This is normal and does not indicate a fault h Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than Ni MH batteries h The battery charger could cause interference if placed close to a radio during charging In this event move the radio and charger further apart h Do not touch the connections or contact points on rechargeable batteries with other metal objects as this can cause a short circuit h Do not leave the
43. are flat i There is no media loaded i There is no photography data recorded on the media i The camera and TV are not connected correctly i TV is selected as the TV input D RANGE is set to STANDARD and AdobeRGB is selected as the color space is not selected in USB mode in the SET UP menu Troubleshooting eIf you think the camera is faulty check the following once more The camera won t turn on Power cuts out during operation Batteries run out quickly No photograph is taken when the shutter button is pressed I can t use the flash to take pictures The playback image is too dark even though I used the flash The playback image is blurred i Load fully charged batteries i Reload the batteries correctly i Reconnect the adapter correctly and plug the adapter plug into the mains power outlet Load fully charged batteries i 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 Note that alkaline batteries cannot be used at very low temperatures i Remove the batteries from the camera and wipe the battery terminals with a clean dry cloth before reloading the batteries i Wipe the battery terminals with a clean dry cloth before charging i Due to their nature the batteries may not be fully charged Charge and use the batteries several times to restore them to normal operatio
44. battery h Use only Ni MH nickel metal hydride batteries h Never use the following types of batteries as they could cause serious problems such as battery fluid leakage or overheating 1 Batteries with split or peeling outer casings 2 Combinations of different types of batteries or new and used batteries together h Soil such as fingerprints on the battery terminals makes the batteries charge less reducing the number of images they will allow you to take Carefully wipe the battery terminals with a soft dry cloth before loading h See P 129 for other notes on using batteries h When first used after purchasing or left unused for a long period the time for which AA size Ni MH rechargeable batteries can be used may be shorter You are advised to check the detailed information provided on P 129 and then charge the batteries before using the camera within 1 week Outer casing Set the Power switch to OFF to turn the camera off 1 1Lift out the battery holder release catch 2Turn the battery holder release catch counterclockwise to unlock the battery holder 3Pull the battery holder out 2 Push the battery holder in and hold it in place as you turn the battery holder release catch clockwise to securely lock the battery holder 4 Remove the batteries more easily by pushing the batteries upwards from the gap at the opposite end from the battery holder release catch 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 3 Load the AA size N
45. battery charger in the following types of locations i Extremely humidity or high temperatures such as close to a heating appliance or in direct sunlight i Places with strong vibration i In very dusty places h The battery charger accepts input voltages of 100 240 V AC at 50 or 60 Hz and can be used all over the world However the shape of the plug and socket outlet depends on the country of use Consult your travel agent for details Notes on Using the Battery Charger Battery Charger BCH NH2 Specifications Rated input 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Input capacity 16 21 VA U S A and Canada 10 W other countries Rated output DC1 2 V 565 mA 4 Applicable batteries AA size Ni MH Battery 4 Charging time Approx 255 minutes Dimensions 105 mm 65 mm 27 5 mm 4 1 in 2 6 in 1 1 in L W D Mass Weight Approx 95 g 3 4 oz excluding batteries Operating 0 C to 40 C temperatures 32 F to 104 F 133 132 Turn the camera off and replace the batteries Then turn the camera back on and try again If this does not resolve the problem set the Exposure mode dial to M set the focusing mode to M Manual focus press the shutter button and then briefly turn the camera off The batteries are low on charge or the camera mechanism has stopped due to cold and cannot take pictures blinking Warning Displayed Top display panel Viewfinder Explanation Remedy In cert
46. damage the media Specifying images for printing on the camera 2 1 3 4 5 DC IN 5V socket USB socket mini B 2 1Set the Power switch to ON 2Select in USB MODE in the SET UP menu P 101 3Set the Power switch to OFF to turn the camera off Do not connect to a PC when the USB mode setting is set to See P 137 if you connect to a PC by mistake 1 1Connect the camera to the printer using the USB cable mini B 2Turn the printer on 4 CHECKING USB appears on the rear display panel for a few moments and then the menu screen appears on the LCD monitor If the menu does not appear check whether the USB mode setting is Depending on the printer some functions are disabled The camera cannot be used to specify printer settings such as the paper size and print quality Please connect the AC Power Ada
47. discharge the battery using the camera s Discharging rechargeable batteries function and then recharge them P 107 If the terminals of battery are soiled it may not be possible to charge them Clean the battery terminals and battery charger terminals with a clean dry cloth 2 Plug the battery charger into a power outlet to begin charging After completing the charging the charging lamp turns off Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet when it is not in use If Ni MH batteries are charged repeatedly before they are fully discharged the battery charge indicator will appear while there is still ample charge remaining in the batteries At that time discharge and recharge them several times using the camera s Discharging rechargeable batteries function P 107 The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible The shape of the plug and socket outlet depends on the country of use Plug in and cord attached types are provided depending on the intended country of use CHARGING THE BATTERIES Set exposure mode to M Manual with a non CPU lens When other modes are selected shutter cannot be released The camera s exposure meter cannot be used and the aperture cannot be set using the Sub command Dial when using non CPU lenses appears in place of the aperture indication in the top display panel and viewfinder set confirm apertur
48. etc and connect to a computer without worrying about using up the battery charge h Compatible AC power adapter Model AC 5VX 0 1 0 2 Check that the camera is turned off Open the terminal cover and plug the AC power adapter connector into the DC IN 5V socket Then plug the AC power adapter into a power outlet Use only the FUJIFILM products listed above See P 130 for notes on using the AC power adapter The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible The shape of the plug and socket outlet depends on the country of use Turn off the camera and TV Open the terminal cover and plug the bundled video cable into the camera s VIDEO OUT video output socket 1 VIDEO OUT socket If there is a power outlet available connect the AC Power Adapter AC 5VX Plug the other end of the cable into the video input socket on the TV Then turn the camera and TV on and take pictures or play back images as you would normally 2 To video input socket Refer to the instructions provided with your TV for more information on video input for your TV 13 2 2 SEC 5 5 SEC 10 10 SEC default 20 20 SEC SELF TIMER DURATION Sets the running time for the self timer 14 0 OFF default 5 5 SEC 15 15 SEC LCD ILLUMINATION Allows you to change the settings so that the LCD illumination lights when buttons are used 15 0 ON default
49. files P 106 o ERASING ALL FRAMES PLAYBACK MENU i PROTECTING IMAGES SET ALL RESET ALL PLAYBACK MENU Continued 92 92 93 Advanced Features Playback 4 Press the MENU OK button to protect all the frames files SET ALL Press the MENU OK button to unprotect all the frames files RESET ALL To stop the procedure midway If the images are very large protecting or unprotecting all the frames files may take some time If you want to take a picture during the procedure press the BACK button To then return to protecting or unprotecting all the frames files start the procedure on P 91 from step 1 When you have finished the procedure lock the 4 direction button to prevent accidental
50. function and image analysis using histogram and highlight warning displays for images shot on a digital camera h Allows you to specify the output image size and the processing parameters tone curve white balance sharpness color and dynamic range for CCD RAW files and also allows you to convert them to ordinary image files 16 bit 8 bit TIFF or Exif JPEG h Allows images shot on a FinePix S3 Pro to be downloaded directly to a PC without using a recording media by connecting the camera to the PC s IEEE 1394 interface Photography function h Provides a range of other functions for using photographed images in various ways including printing contact sheet file creation and slide shows h Refer to the product package for detailed information on specifications and system requirements eAccessories sold separately can make taking pictures with the FinePix S3 Pro even easier For information on how to attach and use accessories refer to the instructions provided with the accessory used Visit the FUJIFILM web site for the latest information on camera accessories http home fujifilm com products digital index html h xD Picture Card These are separately available xD Picture Cards Use the following xD Picture Card DPC 16 16 MB DPC 32 32 MB DPC 64 64 MB DPC 128 128 MB DPC 256 256 MB DPC 512 512 MB h AC Power Adapter AC 5VX Use the AC 5VX when taking pictures or play back images for long periods or when the FinePix S3 Pro is c
51. improper use 4 i PROTECTING IMAGES SET ALL RESET ALL PLAYBACK MENU u HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS DPOF PLAYBACK MENU 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 an xD Picture Card and CF Microdrive The recorded specifications include information on which frames are to be printed This section gives a detailed description of how to order your prints with the FinePix S3 Pro Note that some printers do not support date and time imprinting or specification of the number of prints Note that the warnings shown below may be displayed while you are specifying the prints 4 5 P 86 90 When erasing the image the DPOF setting for that image is deleted at the same time 6 P 94 When inserting a media that contains images specified for printing on by another camera those print specifications are all reset and replaced by the new print specifications u P 134 Up to 999 images can be specified on the same media 94 94 95 Advanced Features Playback 4 1Press the PLAY button to select Playback mode 2Unlock the 4 direction button 3Press the MENU OK button to display the menu screen 2 Press d or c to select u DPOF
52. less the AF S DX ED 17 55mm f 2 8G IF cannot be used for autofocus photography where the AF assist illuminator is used h Autofocus using the camera s AF assist illuminator cannot be performed due to vignetting with AF S 80 200 mm f 2 8 IF ED AF 80 200 mm f 2 8 ED AF VR 80 400 mm f 4 5 5 6 ED AF S VR ED 70 200mm f 2 8D and AF S VR ED 200 400mm f 4G Approx 0 5 3 m 1 6 9 8 ft SITUATIONS WHERE AUTOFOCUS MAY NOT WORK AS EXPECTED Autofocus may not work as expected in the following situations In such situations focus manually using the clear matte field or focus on a different subject located at the same distance use AF lock P 40 then recompose Low contrast scenes For example where the subject is wearing clothing the same color as a wall or other background Scenes with subjects within the focus brackets located at different distances from the camera For example when shooting an animal in a cage or a person in a forest Patterned subject or scene For example building windows Scenes with pronounced differences in brightness within the focus brackets For example when the sun is in the background and the main subject is in shadow 40 41 Basic Photography 2 TAKING PICTURES WITH AE LOCK AE lock allows you to set the exposure for a specific subject in your shot This technique is useful when brightness of your subject differs greatly from its surroundings 1 Center weighted metering Spot metering
53. metering area moves to follow shifts in the selected focus area However spot metering always remains in the center of the shot when Closest subject Priority Dynamic AF mode is used j Spot metering ISO SENSITIVITY 1 Set the Exposure mode dial to ISO 2 Turn the Main command dial to set the ISO sensitivity h Available ISO sensitivity settings 100 160 200 factory default setting 400 800 and 1600 If you shoot dimly lit scenes with a low sensitivity setting and without using the flash the color tones for the entire image may be incorrect Images shot in high sensitivity photography ISO 400 or higher may appear coarse and may also be affected by noise such as white dots 56 57 Advanced Photography 3 This mode automatically controls the shutter speed and aperture setting to give the optimum exposure for the photography conditions This mode is useful when you want to be able to take pictures quickly and easily to take advantage of snapshot opportunities 1 Set the Exposure mode dial to P 2 Compose picture focus and shoot h When the subject is too dark or bright one of the following warning indications will appear in the viewfinder or top display panel i Use an ND filter i Use the flash Flexible Program In Auto Multi Program by rotating the Main command dial you can change the combination of shutter speed and aperture while maintaining correct exposure With this
54. monitor brightness D 3D Multi BL flash control and D Multi BL flash control can be used to take natural looking photographs with the flash In addition to shooting in dim light the flash can be used in daylight to reduce shadows on the main subject or to put catchlights in your subject s eyes Five flash Synchro modes Front Synchro Normal Synchro Slow Synchro Rear Synchro Red Eye Reduction and Red Eye Reduction with Slow Synchro are available with FinePix S3 Pro camera D 3D Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash can be performed with a combination of the FinePix S3 Pro camera and D or G type Nikkor lens Performs balanced BL metering that uses multi pattern photometering information to provide a balance between the main subject of the shot and the background light When you press the shutter button the camera flash fires a monitoring flash just before the shutter opens The camera then instantaneously monitors the reflections from each part of the image using the sensors in its 5 zone TTL auto flash control This information is then further enhanced using the information on the subject distance provided by the lens and the camera then determines the flash brightness that will perfectly balance the subject and the background light h If you set the metering mode to Spot or the exposure mode to M the built in flash uses the Standard D TTL flash control 1 When built in flash is used and the exposure mode is set to Manual or Spot meter
55. no further shots can be taken Wait until the number of available shots is no longer highlighted SINGLE FRAME This mode allows you to take up to 12 consecutive shots by holding down the shutter button Max 2 5 frames sec h Once you have shot the maximum number of continuous frames the number of available shots shown on the rear display panel is highlighted No further continuous shots can be taken at that point Wait until the number of available shots is no longer highlighted The number of available frame and the maximum number of continuous frames varies depending on the dynamic range D RANGE and quality settings in SET UP CONTINUOUS SHOOTING Hold down the release mode switch unlock button and set the release mode switch to Single frame or Continuous Shooting ISO200 09 23 2004 10 00 AM ISO200 09 23 2004 10 00 AM You cannot use continuous shooting with the built in flash If ON or PREVIEW is selected for IMAGE DISP P 103 when continuous shooting is used only the photographed image for the final frame is displayed and automatically recorded If you use continuous shooting when the number of available shots is low the number of available shots may temporarily change to 0 9 SELF TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY RELEASE MODES You can use the self timer when you want to be in the photograph Use a tripod or place the camera on a stable surface before
56. or omissions in this manual The color LCD monitor on your digital camera is manufactured using advanced high precision technology Even so up to 0 01 of the pixels may fail to light or may remain permanently lit This phenomenon will not appear on the recorded image The operation error may be caused in a digital camera by the strong radio interference i e electric fields static electricity line noise etc Quality Mode Image File Size DPC 16 16 MB DPC 32 32 MB DPC 64 64 MB DPC 128 128 MB FINE Number of recorded pixels 4 4256 2848 1 1440 960 3 3024 2016 2 2304 1536 DPC 256 256 MB DPC 512 512 MB Approx 4 7 MB 13 26 6 3 53 107 NORMAL Approx 2 4 MB 26 53 13 6 107 214 FINE Approx 3 0 MB 21 42 10 5 85 170 NORMAL Approx 1 5 MB 42 84 20 10 169 339 FINE Approx 1 7 MB 36 72 17 8 146 292 NORMAL Approx 880 KB 72 144 35 17 290 580 FINE Approx 1 MB 61 122 30 14 245 491 NORMAL Approx 520 KB 120 241 59 29 484 967 Microdrive 340 MB 73 146 116 232 200 396 338 671 Microdrive 1 GB 220 437 D RANGE WIDE HIGH CCD RAW Approx 25 MB 0 1 1 2 2 4 5 9 10 19 20 39 13 27 41 81 D RANGE STANDARD Approx 13 MB 349 698 597 1173 995 1932 According to the CIPA Camera amp Imaging Products Association standard procedure
57. procedure midway Press the BACK button to cancel erasing of all the frames files Some unprotected frames files will be left unerased Even if you stop the procedure immediately some frames files will be erased When you have finished the procedure lock the 4 direction button to prevent accidental improper use 4 1 0 1 0 2 1Press the PLAY button to select Playback mode 2Unlock the 4 direction button 2 1Press the MENU OK button to display the menu on the screen 2Press d or c to select i PROTECT 3 1Press a or b to select SET ALL or RESET ALL 2Press MENU OK button to confirm your selection RESET ALL Removes the protection from all the frames files SET ALL Protects all the frames files 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 2 Protection is a setting that prevents frames files from being accidentally erased However the FORMAT function erases all the frames files including protected frames
58. provided depending on the intended country of use h Strap 1 h Accessory shoe cover 1 Fitted on the camera body h Eyepiece cap 1 h LCD cover 1 Fitted on the camera body h Camera body cap 1 Fitted on the camera body h Video cable 1 approx 1 5 m 4 9ft mini plug 3 5 mm dia to pin plug cable h IEEE 1394 4 pin to 6 pin cable 1 approx 1 5 m 4 9ft h USB cable mini B 1 h Cable holder 1 h Clamp filter 1 h Synchronizing terminal cap 1 Fitted on the camera body h Remote release socket cap 1 Fitted on the camera body h Battery holder 1 Fitted on the camera body h CD ROM Software for FinePix AX 1 h Owner s Manual this manual 1 h Software Quick Start Guide 1 Accessories included AF assist illuminator P 38 Self timer lamp P 51 Red eye reduction lamp P 69 Accessory shoe P 75 Accessory shoe cover Power switch P 26 Sub command dial P 33 Depth of field check button P 42 Shutter button for vertical shooting P 36 Strap mount P 16 Flash exposure compensation button P 73 Exposure compensation button P 63 Top display panel P 12 LCD illuminator button P 29 Shutter button P 36 Release mode switch unlock button Exposure mode dial Release mode switch Synchronizing terminal cap Synchronizing terminal Lock lever for vertical shooting P 36 Camera parts and features Refer to the pages in parenthe
59. using a Nikkor lens with a built in CPU appears on the top display panel and in the viewfinder and you cannot take pictures When this occurs you can take pictures by setting the exposure mode to M and using the aperture ring on the lens to set the aperture Note that you cannot use the camera s exposure meter If you select the P S or A exposure mode when you are not using a Nikkor lens with a built in CPU appears on the top display panel and in the viewfinder and you cannot take pictures When this occurs you can take pictures by setting the exposure mode to M and using the aperture ring on the lens to set the aperture Note that you cannot use the camera s exposure meter Images shot with long exposures 4 second or longer may appear coarse and may also be affected by noise such as white dots A APERTURE PRIORITY AUTO EXPOSURE MODES In this mode the photographer sets the aperture minimum aperture to maximum aperture and the camera automatically controls the shutter speed This mode is best for photographs where the priority is on the depth of field the area where objects are in focus such as shots where both near and distant objects are in clear focus minimum apertures or where the background is out of focus maximum apertures 1 Set the Exposure mode dial to A 2 3 Use the Sub command dial to set the aperture minimum aperture to maximum aperture Compose pictu
60. using the self timer 1 Hold down the release mode switch unlock button and set the release mode switch to 9 self timer 2 1Position the focus area over the subject 2Press the shutter button down halfway to focus the shot 3Without releasing the shutter button press the shutter button down fully to start the self timer 3 The self timer lamp flashes for 8 seconds and then stays lit for 2 seconds after which the shot is taken h Press the MENU OK FUNC or PLAY button to cancel self timer shooting h You can change the self timer running time from 10 seconds to 2 5 or 20 seconds P 112 Before shooting h The self timer does not operate in situations where the camera shutter is disabled such as when the focus is not set in AF S Single AF Servo mode h In exposure modes other than M Manual you must prevent any back entry light from the eyepiece to obtain the correct exposure Before pressing the shutter button cover the eyepiece with your hand or the eyepiece cap provided To attach the eyepiece cap remove the rubber eyecup and slide the cap down over the eyepiece from above h Do not stand in front of the lens when setting the self timer in autofocus mode 0 2 0 1 0 3 D RANGE setting in SET UP WIDE STANDARD Quality HIGH FINE NORMAL HIGH FINE NORMAL RAW JPEG RAW JPEG Max number of available frames Max 1 4 frames sec Max 1 frame sec Max 2 5 frames se
61. 1 2 3 4 5 6 BL00430 201 1 Getting Ready Basic Photography Advanced Photography Settings Advanced Features Playback Connection This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix S3 Pro correctly Please follow the instructions carefully OWNER S MANUAL 2 3 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 FinePix S3 Pro Manufacture s Name Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd Manufacture s Address 26 30 Nishiazabu 2 chome Minato ku Tokyo 106 8620 Japan is in conformity with the following Standards Safety EN60065 EMC EN55022 1998 Classe B EN55024 1998 EN61000 3 2 1995 A1 1998 A2 1998 following the provision of the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC 92 31 EEC and 93 68 EEC and Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC Dusseldorf Germany November 1 2004 Place Date Signature Managing Director Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd Wanneer deze leeg zijn moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA Warning For customers in the U S A Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE FCC Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference re
62. 1 OFF AF ASSIST ILLUMINATOR Allows you to prevent the built in AF assist illuminator from operating Note that this may prevent the auto focus from successfully setting the focus in some cases CONNECTING TO A TV USING THE AC POWER ADAPTER 6 Connection 12 0 OFF 15 15 SEC default 2 2 MIN 5 5 MIN AUTO POWER OFF Sets the delay time until the Auto Power Off function operates 114 115 Connection 6 DSC USO EN EL MODO DSC CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER The Connecting to a computer section explains how to connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable IEEE 1394 cable and describes the functions you can use once the camera and computer are connected If the power cuts out during data transmission the data will not be transmitted correctly Always use the AC power adapter when connecting the camera to a computer Refer to Software Quick Start Guide the first time you connect the camera to your computer Install the software first Do not connect the camera with the computer before installing all the software CD ROM Software for FinePix h If your PC supports USB 2 0 High speed USB data can be transferred faster than with previous USB versions This camera does not support IEEE 1394b FireWire 800 Use IEEE 1394 FireWire 400 This mode provides a simple way to read images from a media and store images onto a media The USB or IEEE 1394 FireWire interface connection can be used f
63. 4 1536 pixels 1440 960 pixels Lens mount Nikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts Focal length Approx 1 5 the nominal focal length of the lens 35mm camera equivalent Sensitivity ISO 100 160 200 400 800 1600 2 Metering modes TTL open metering 3D 10 zone Matrix Center weighted Spot Exposure control Program AE Shutter priority AE Aperture priority AE Manual exposure Exposure compensation 3 0 EV to 3 0 EV 1 2 EV step Shutter Electronically controlled vertical travel focal plane shutter Shutter speeds 30 to 1 4000 sec Bulb X contact Max 1 180 sec 3 Continuous shooting 4 Max 2 5 frames sec Up to max 12 frames D range Standard JPEG mode Up to max 7 frames D range Standard RAW mode Max 1 frame sec Up to max 6 frames D range Wide JPEG mode Max 1 4 frames sec Up to max 3 frames D range Wide RAW mode Auto bracketing 0 5 EV 1 0 EV 1 5 EV 2 0 EV Focus Mode Single AF servo Continuous AF servo Manual AF system TTL phase difference detection with auxiliary AF flash AF frame selection Single area AF Dynamic AF Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority is available White balance Automatic scene recognition Preset Fine Shade Fluorescent Daylight Fluorescent Warm White Fluorescent Cool White Incandescent Custom 2 settings Self timer 20 sec 10 sec 5 sec 2 sec Flash Manual pop up D 3D Multi BL flash control D Multi BL flas
64. 6 NUMBER OF AVAILABLE SHOTS 37 Standard number of shots for the media 37 AF ASSIST ILLUMINATOR 38 SITUATIONS WHERE AUTOFOCUS MAY NOT WORK AS EXPECTED 39 USING AF LOCK 40 TAKING PICTURES WITH AE LOCK 41 DEPTH OF FIELD CHECK BUTTON 42 CCD PLANE INDICATOR 42 VIEWING THE IMAGES w PLAYBACK 43 Single frame playback 43 Selecting images 43 Playback zoom
65. 8 119 Connection 6 CONNECTING THE CAMERA DIRECTLY TO THE PRINTER PictBridge FUNCTION Specifying images for printing without using DPOF single frame printing 5 1Press a or b to select u PRINT DPOF 2Press the MENU OK button When t appears the DPOF settings are not specified To use DPOF printing the DPOF settings must be specified on FinePix S3 Pro beforehand P 94 Even when WITH DATE is specified in the DPOF settings the date is not inserted on printers that do not support date printing 0 1 0 2 6 Press the MENU OK button to download the data to the printer and print the frames specified in the DPOF settings Press the BACK button to return to step 5 Press the BACK button to cancel the printing Depending on the printer the printing may not be canceled immediately or printing may stop midway through When printing stops midway briefly turn the camera off and then on again
66. 80DX SB 800 1 1 2 2 1 2 3 SB 50DX 1 1 2 2 1 2 3 SB 600 1 1 2 2 1 2 3 Flash D TTL AA A M Lens 3D Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash Standard TTL Flash Aperture linked automatic flash brightness control Non TTL Auto Manual Repeating Flash Rear Synchro Red Eye Reduction SB 28 SB 26 3 1 2 3 SB 27 4 1 2 3 SB 25 SB 24 1 2 3 SB 23 5 SB 29 6 5 SB 21B 6 5 SB 29s 6 5 1 2 3 SB 30 SB 22s SB 22 SB 20 SB 16B SB 15 1 2 3 SB 11 7 SB 14 7 1 2 3 A M Lens Non TTL Auto Manual Repeating Flash Rear Synchro Red Eye Reduction Flash 76 77 Advanced Photography 3 WHITE BALANCE PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTION MENU Change the settings when you want to set the white balance to suit the natur
67. 815 g 28 7 oz excluding lens batteries and recording media Weight when shooting Dependent on the lens used Operating conditions Temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Note that the range for Microdrive is 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F Humidity 80 or less no condensation Guide to the number of available frames for battery operation Accessories See P 8 Optional accessories See P 122 123 Standard Number of Available Shots per Media The number of available shots varies slightly depending on the type of subject Also the discrepancy between the actual number of available shots and the standard number grows as the capacity of the media increases For CCD RAW files is displayed as the resolution 1 CCD RAW is a format specific to the FinePix S3 Pro The enclosed FinePixViewer software or the optional Hyper Utility software HS V2 Ver 3 0 is required to interpret the images 2 Images shot in high sensitivity photography ISO 400 or higher may appear coarse and may also be affected by noise such as white dots 3 Images shot with long exposures about 4 second or longer may appear coarse and may also be affected by noise such as white dots 4 See P 50 for the max no of consecutive shots and the shooting intervals for multiple exposure shooting These specifications and performance data are subject to change without notice FUJIFILM accepts no liability whatsoever for errors
68. CK FUNCTION MENU 4 Advanced Features Playback 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 h Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd cannot accept liability for any incidental losses such as the costs of photography or the loss of income from photography incurred as a result of faults with this product Notes on Copyright Images recorded using your digital camera system cannot be used in ways that infringe copyright laws without the consent of the owner unless intended only for personal use Note that some restrictions apply to the photographing of stage performances entertainments and exhibits even when intended purely for personal use Users are also asked to note that the transfer of memory cards xD Picture Card or Microdrive containing images or data protected under copyright laws is only permissible within the restrictions imposed by those copyright laws Liquid Crystal If the LCD monitor is damaged take particular care with the liquid crystal in the monitor If any of the following situations arise take the urgent action indicated h If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin Wipe the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly with soap and running water h If liquid crystal gets into your eye Flush the affected eye with clean water for at least 15 min
69. Can be used in all exposure modes The red eye reduction lamp lights for approx 1 sec before the flash fires in order to reduce the red eye effect in photos of people or animals as RED EYE REDUCTION MODE Can be used in the P and A exposure modes This mode combines red eye reduction with a slow shutter speed When a Nikon SB 80DX SB 28 28DX SB 27 or SB 26 flash unit is used the red eye reduction lamp on the external flash fires Take care to ensure that the camera and the subjects people in the shot do not move until the shutter is released Depending on the type of lens mounted the light from the red eye reduction lamp may not reach the person in which case the effect of the red eye reduction lamp is lost asg RED EYE REDUCTION SLOW SYNCHRO MODE Shutter Speeds The synchronized shutter speed is 1 180 sec The shutter speeds that can be set vary depending on the combination of synchro mode and exposure mode as shown below Exposure mode Synchro mode Z Front Synchro P or A S M 1 180 to 1 60 sec automatically set by the camera 1 1 180 to 30 sec 1 180 to 30 sec and X Slow Synchro 1 180 to 30 sec automatically set by the camera 2 C Rear Synchro Automatically set to Slow Synchro 1 180 to 30 sec automatically set by the camera 1 2 1 180 to 30 sec 1 180 to 30 sec and V Red eye Reduction 1 180 to 1 60 sec automatically set by th
70. DPC R1 uses the USB interface for high speed file transfer h Compatible with Windows 98 98 SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP or iMac Mac OS 8 6 to 9 2 2 Mac OS X 10 1 2 to 10 2 2 and models that support USB as standard h Compatible with xD Picture Card of 16 MB to 512 MB and SmartMedia of 3 3 V 4 MB to 128 MB h PC Card Adapter DPC AD The PC Card Adapter allows the xD Picture Card and SmartMedia to be used as a PC Card Standard ATA compliant PCMCIA 2 1 PC card Type II h Compatible with xD Picture Card of 16 MB to 512 MB and SmartMedia of 3 3 V 2 MB to 128 MB h CompactFlash Card Adapter DPC CF Loading an xD Picture Card into this adapter allows you to use the card as a CompactFlash card Type I h Windows 95 98 98 SE Me 2000 Professional XP h Mac OS 8 6 to 9 2 X 10 1 2 to 10 1 5 COMPACTFLASH DPC CF TM for xD Picture Card CARD ADAPTER h xD Picture Card USB Drive DPC UD1 This is a compact card reader for xD Picture Cards Simply plug the drive into the USB port to read and write data to an xD Picture Card No driver installation is required except on Windows 98 98 SE h Compatible with xD Picture Card of 16 MB to 512 MB h Windows 98 98 SE Me 2000 Professional XP h Mac OS 9 0 to 9 2 X 10 0 4 to 10 2 6 122 123 Accessories Guide h Hyper Utility Software HS V2 Ver 3 0 h Offers PC based functions such as browsing two image comparison image sorting and organizing using a marker
71. M digital camera that supports xD Picture Cards or CF Microdrives Clear playback or playback zooming may not be possible for still images shot on cameras other than the FinePix S3 Pro 100 0009 100 0009 125 F5 6 ISO200 D AUTO C STD T STD S STD 100 0009 09 23 2004 10 00 AM WB AUTO NORMAL 6M F STD Playback mode Frame number Date Time White balance Recorded pixels Shutter speed Aperture Sensitivity Sharpness Tone Color Quality Press the FUNC button to switch between functions Film simulation Dynamic range Single frame playback 1Press the PLAY button to view your images 2Unlock the 4 direction button 3Press c to scan forward through your images Press d to scan backwards Selecting images To select images on the thumbnail lists screen hold down d or c for approx 1 second during playback Displaying the photography data Press the FUNC button during image playback to check the photography data for the currently displayed frame VIEWING THE IMAGES w PLAYBACK PLAYBACK MODE 0 1 0 2 0 3 45 Advanced Photography 3 44 Quality mode Max zoom scale 4 4256 2848 pixels Approx 26 6 3 3024 2016 pixels Approx 18 9 2 2304 1536 pixels Approx 14 4 1 1440 960 pixels Approx 9 0 Playback zoom Press the a or b during single frame playback to zoom enlarge the still image
72. N RESET PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTION MENU ISO200 09 23 2004 10 00 AM Press the FUNC button to switch between functions Function reset Function lock AF area AF AREA Auto Focus provides two AF modes In Single area AF mode the shot is focused using the selected focus area while in Dynamic AF mode multiple focus areas are used to set the focus See P 47 for more detailed information on the AF area modes h Factory default setting Single area AF FUNCTION RESET This resets the photography function menu options to their factory default settings Display Name Focus area Viewfinder Top panel display Description Single area AF Useful for situations where you want to focus accurately on a more or less stationary subject Dynamic AF or or Useful for shots where it is difficult to accurately keep the subject in a given focus area such as when you are tracking a moving subject P 47 FUNCTION LOCK This feature allows you to lock the function menu settings so that they cannot be changed to prevent accidental improper use h Factory default setting OFF Display Name Description OFF Releases the function lock ON Sets the function lock The settings cannot be changed once the function lock is applied To change the settings first press the F2 button to cancel function lock Press the F4 button to display the reset confirmation screen 1 RESET FUNCTION Reset Ba
73. NO A B CONT RENEW Formatted media used for both A and B 100 0009 Frame number Directory number File number The Discharging rechargeable batteries function can only be used with Ni MH batteries Use the Discharging rechargeable batteries function in the following situations i When the batteries only last for a short time after being charged normally i When the batteries have not been used for a long period i When you purchase new Ni MH batteries Do not use the Discharging rechargeable batteries function while using the AC power adapter In these situations the Ni MH batteries will not be discharged due to the external power supply 1 1Press d or c to move to option 4 and then press a or b to select DISCHARGE 2Press c 2 1 3 5 4 0 1 0 2 Det
74. SH Specifies the language used for LCD monitor display VIDEO SYSTEM NTSC PAL Specifies whether video output is set to NTSC or PAL 107 DISCHARGE OK Discharges Ni MH batteries 108 LIVE IMAGE ON Displays the live image on the LCD monitor RESET OK Resets all the camera settings other than the CUSTOM WB FORMAT DATE TIME LANG and VIDEO SYSTEM LIVE IMAGE to the factory default values set at shipment A confirmation message appears when you press c To reset the camera settings press the MENU OK button again 102 103 Settings 5 SET UP IMAGE DISPLAY This setting allows you to specify whether the resulting image is displayed after you take a shot OFF The photographed image is automatically recorded without being displayed ON The photographed image is displayed for about 2 seconds and is then automatically recorded PREVIEW The photographed image is displayed and then automatically recorded Pressing the F2 button Erase while the image is displayed deletes the recorded image Pressing F1 End checking MENU OK BACK or the shutter button clears the display ready for the next shot Procedure when PREVIEW is set End checking Erase Histograms Standard chart Preview zoom Unlock the 4 direction button and press a or b to zoom in or out To view another part of the image press the PLAY button and then
75. ace introduced as the working color space for Adobe Photoshop 5 0 AdobeRGB encompasses almost all the colors reproduced by CMYK printers and is intended primarily for printing applications It was introduced as SMPTE 240E in the RGB settings in Adobe Photoshop 5 0 and as Adobe RGB 1998 in the profile settings from version 6 0 onwards CCD RAW This is the image data prior to signal processing the reconstruction of the data read in from the CCD as an image Because the signal processing is performed on the computer high levels of control are possible To reconstruct images FinePixViewer on the enclosed CD ROM or the Hyper Utility optional must be installed on your computer Color space Refers to the range of colors expressed as two dimensional or three dimensional numerical values that can be reproduced by devices such as cameras monitors and printers The sRGB and AdobeRGB color spaces are each shown as an xy color chart a coordinate color space in which colors are represented in two dimensions with no brightness value The range of colors that can be expressed by a particular color space is indicated by a triangle imposed on the xy color chart Colors become brighter as they approach the outer edge of the xy color chart This color representation method is capable of showing all the actual colors Color Temperature Low temperature light sources such as a candle flame are strongly red while high temperature light sou
76. ain cases due to static electricity or poorly loaded batteries the FinePix S3 Pro microcomputer may turn the camera off even with fresh properly installed batteries For the same reason the operation of camera may not advance properly during either USB mode or IEEE 1394 mode In each of these cases to resume operation simply turn the power off then turn it on again Or remove and reinstall the batteries When this happens the camera settings may be initialized Check the required camera settings before using the camera Set the Exposure mode dial to M and press the shutter button again If the warning indication remains or this warning appears frequently contact you FUJIFILM dealer Malfunction detected blinking blinking blinking lit blinking Warning Displayed Top display panel Viewfinder Explanation Remedy i CPU Nikkor lens other than G type is not set to its minimum aperture i Attached flash is not set at TTL Auto Flash in P mode i Set lens to minimum aperture i Set the external flash mode to TTL or set the camera s exposure mode to S A or M blinking blinking Batteries have no remaining charge Turn the power off and replace batteries with new ones Attach CPU lens except IX Nikkor With a non CPU lens set the exposure mode to M and set the aperture with lens aperture ring Non CPU lens is attached or lens is not a
77. al or artificial lighting conditions when you shoot When AUTO is selected the correct white balance sometimes cannot be obtained under special light sources or for subjects where people s faces are highlighted etc In such cases select the correct white balance setting for the light source h Factory default setting AUTO h When the flash fires the white balance setting excluding custom white balance for the flash is used Consequently to achieve a particular effect the flash mode should be set to Suppressed flash Display Name Description AUTO The camera automatically determines the amount of light and the color information for the shot and takes the picture with a natural white balance Fine Select this setting for outdoor shots in fine weather when the light source for the shot is the sun Shade Select this setting for shots taken in shade or on cloudy days Fluorescent 1 Select this setting for shots taken under Daylight fluorescent lamps Fluorescent 2 Select this setting for shots taken under Warm White fluorescent lamps Fluorescent 3 Select this setting for shots taken under Cool White fluorescent lamps Incandescent Select this setting for shots when the light source is incandescent bulbs or lights Custom 1 This setting uses the white balance setting specified by the photographer in the SET UP menu P 104 Custom 2 ISO200 ISO200 09 23 2004 09 23 2004 10
78. alfway and press the AE L AF L button P 41 42 43 Basic Photography 2 Depress the depth of field check button to confirm the depth of field through the viewfinder Pressing the depth of field check button stops the lens down to the aperture controlled in P Auto Multi Program or S Shutter Priority Auto exposure mode and down to the aperture selected in A Aperture Priority Auto or M Manual exposure mode By looking through the viewfinder the approximate depth of field with the given aperture can be confirmed When you press the depth of field check button the shutter speed display and LCD illumination both turn off Pressing the PLAY button displays the last image photographed The CCD plane indicator shows the position of the CCD plane inside the camera body The CCD plane indicator shows the standard line of the shooting distance and indicates the position of the CCD plane inside the camera body Use this indicator when actually measuring camera to subject distance e g in close up photography The exact distance from the lens mounting flange to the CCD plane is 46 5 mm DEPTH OF FIELD CHECK BUTTON CCD PLANE INDICATOR DEPTH OF FIELD CHECK BUTTON CCD PLANE INDICATOR Still images viewable on the FinePix S3 Pro This camera will display still images recorded on the FinePix S3 Pro or still images excluding some uncompressed images recorded on any FUJIFIL
79. ame shot with different exposure settings Using the correct exposure setting displayed by the camera the value set in M exposure mode as a reference the camera can automatically offset the exposure by a set value up to 2 EV steps without exposure compensation in either direction Hold down the c button 1 as you turn Main command dial 2 to display the Q icon on the top display panel h The d icon continues to flash while auto exposure bracketing is being used to indicate that auto exposure bracketing photography is in progress 0 1 0 2 2 1 Hold down the c button 1 as you turn Sub command dial 2 to set the number of shots up to 3 and the exposure offset up to 2 EV steps in 1 2 EV step increments List of exposure offsets and numbers of shots Number of shots and compensated EV value Bracketing bar graph Bracketing order 0 0 5 0 5 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 5 1 5 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 5 0 1 0 0 1 5 0 2 0 0 0 5 0 1 0 0 1 5 0 2 0 0 1 0 2 Check the number of available shots before setting the number of shot 3 Compose picture focus and shoot A bracketing bar graph in the top display panel shows the photography status each time a shot is taken h When three shots are to be taken is shown before shooting begins appears after the first shot appears after the second shot and th
80. are displayed on the LCD monitor Warning Displayed LCD monitor Explanation Remedy lit The batteries are flat Replace the batteries blinking The batteries are low on charge Have replacement batteries ready Warning Displayed Rear display panel Explanation Remedy eThe table below lists the warnings that are displayed on the rear display panel No media is inserted Insert a media i The media is not formatted i The media contact area is soiled i Camera fault i Format the media on the camera i Wipe the contact area on the media with a soft dry cloth It may be necessary to format the media If the message still appears replace the media i Contact your FUJIFILM dealer The media is full Erase some images or use a media that has ample free space i The played back file was not recorded correctly i The media contact area is soiled i Camera fault i Images cannot be played back i Wipe the contact area on the media with a soft dry cloth It may be necessary to format the media If the message still appears replace the media i Contact your FUJIFILM dealer The frame number has reached 999 9999 1 Insert a formatted media into the camera 2 Set RENEW as the FRAME NO setting in the SET UP menu 3 Start taking pictures The frame numbers start from 100 0001 4 Set CONT as the FRAME NO setting in the SET UP menu i The data could not be recorded
81. ations 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 small children This product could cause injury in the hands of a child Do not place heavy objects on the camera This can cause the heavy object to tip over or fall and cause injury Do not move the camera while the AC power adapter is still connected Do not pull on the connection cord to disconnect the AC power adapter This can damage the power cord or cables and cause a fire or electric shock Do not use the AC power adapter when the plug is damaged or the plug socket connection is loose This could cause a fire or electric shock Do not cover or wrap the camera or the AC power adapter in a cloth or blanket This can cause heat to build up and distort the casing or cause a fire When you are cleaning the camera or you do not plan to use the camera for an extended period remove the batteries and disconnect and unplug the AC power adapter Failure to do so can cause a fire or electric shock When charging ends unplug the charger from the power socket Leaving the charger plugged into the power socket can cause a fire Using a flash too close to a person s may temporarily affect the eyesight Take particu
82. ave reached the end of their operating lives i The rechargeable batteries if used have become deactivated or the battery capacity has diminished due to the memory effect i The focus is not set in AF S mode focus indicator not lit i No media is loaded i The media is full and no further data can be recorded i The media is not formatted i The xD Picture card contact surface the gold colored area is soiled i The media is damaged i The Auto Power Off function has turned the camera off i The batteries are flat i The camera will not focus i An error occurred i The flash is set to Suppressed Flash mode The flash is closed i You pressed the shutter button while the flash was charging i The subject is too far away i Your finger was covering the flash i Something is obstructing the flash i The lens is dirty i The camera is not focused i The aperture is too small 139 138 Input Output Terminals Video output NTSC PAL selectable Digtal Interface USB 2 0 High speed IEEE 1394 DC input Socket for specified AC Power adapter AC 5VX sold separately Power Supply and Others Power supply Use one of the following i 4 AA size Ni MH Nickel Metal Hydride batteries i AC Power Adapter AC 5VX sold separately Dimensions and weight Camera body dimensions 147 8 mm 135 3 mm 78 5 mm 5 8 in 5 3 in W H D 3 1 in excluding lens and attachments Camera body weight
83. c Max continuous frames 3 6 7 Minimum shooting interval in multiple exposure shooting Max 1 4 frames sec Max 2 5 frames sec Max no of consecutive shots in multiple exposure shooting 3 7 12 SINGLE FRAME CONTINUOUS SHOOTING RELEASE MODES 52 53 Advanced Photography 3 PREVIEW PREVIEW F1 F2 F3 F4 This is a photography technique that allows you overlay photographed images on top of each other You can use this technique to compose shots that cannot be obtained normally 1 Hold down the release mode switch unlock button and set the release mode switch to p multiple exposure When you select multiple exposure mode the p icon appears in the viewfinder display 2 According to the photography conditions hold down the b exposure compensation button 1 as you turn the Main command dial 2 to set the exposure offset Standard compensation value in Multiple exposure In multiple exposure a number of images are shot in the same frame When you are overlaying backgrounds and subjects you must set the appropriate exposure offset before taking any shots h Test shooting is recommended since the compensation actually required varies depending on the shooting situation h When the background is completely dark and subjects do not overlap no compensation is necessary for each shot General guide to exposure offsets Number of exposures 2 3 4 0 1 0
84. ceived including interference that may cause undesired operation CAUTION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Notes on the Grant To comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules this product must be
85. ck The following operations can be used in the reset confirmation screen To reset the menu H F1 button To return to the previous screen J F4 button 2 84 84 85 Advanced Features Playback 4 Shadows Highlights Brightness Number of recorded pixels HISTOGRAM PLAYBACK FUNCTION MENU Icon Mode Even distribution Sloping up to the right Sloping up to the left MASTER brightness Correct exposure Overexposed Underexposed 100 0001 100 0001 100 0001 09 23 2004 10 00 AM WB AUTO NORMAL 6M F STD 100 0001 125 F5 6 ISO200 D AUTO C STD T STD S STD Histogram Protect frame Multi frame playback Single frame erase Turn the camera on and press the PLAY button to select Playback mode If the Auto Power Off function has turned the camera off press the shutter button down halfway to turn it back on The functions change each time the FUNC button is pressed The histogram display changes each time you press the button The mode switches between single frame and multi frame playback each time you press the button Erases an image Protects or unprotects an image You can use this menu to work with a displayed image histogram display erase protect and switch between multi frame and single frame playback 1 2 3 100 0001 0 1 0 2 1 Unlock the 4 direction button 1 and press d or c 2 to select the frame for which the histogram
86. d down halfway Lens AF S 17 35 mm f 2 8 ED 24 mm focal length at 0 8 m 2 6 ft or longer shooting distance AF 20 35 mm f 2 8 20 mm focal length at 1 m 3 3 ft or longer shooting distance AF 28 70 mm f 2 8 ED 28 mm focal length at 2 m 6 6 ft or longer shooting distance or 35 mm focal length at 0 7 m 2 3 ft or longer shooting distance Limitations 20 mm to 200 mm non CPU Nikkor lenses AI S AI AI modified Nikkor and Series E lenses can be used with the built in Flash However following lenses have limitations in usable focal length or shooting distance Ai d 50 300mm f 4 5 can be used at 200mm Ai 50 300mm f 4 5 can be used at 200mm Ai d 85 250mm f 4 can be used at 135mm and above Ai ED 50 300mm f 4 5 can be used at 135mm and above Ai S ED 50 300mm f 4 5 can be used at 135mm and above 74 75 Advanced Photography 3 Accessory shoe with cover An optional flash i e SB 80DX 800 600 50DX 27 23 22s or 29s can be attached directly to the accessory shoe of the FinePix S3 Pro camera without a cord This accessory shoe is equipped with a safetylock which prevents accidental drop when a flash with a safety lock pin i e SB 80DX or 27 is attached Always install the accessory shoe cover when you are not using an external flash unit Synchronizing terminal with cap To use an external flash unit that requires a synchro cord connect the synchro cord to the synchro cord terminal wi
87. demarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies Explanation of Color Television System NTSC National Television System Committee color television telecasting specifications adopted mainly in the U S A Canada and Japan PAL Phase Alternation by Line a color television system adopted mainly by European countries and China Exif Print Exif ver 2 2 Exif Print Format is a newly revised digital camera file format that contains a variety of shooting information for optimal printing 7 6 Contents LCD cover To prevent soiling or damage to the LCD monitor attach the enclosed LCD cover to the camera when you are carrying or not using the camera Attach the LCD cover by first fitting it into the grooves below the camera s LCD monitor Preface LCD cover System Expansion Options 121 Accessories Guide 122 Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly 124 Cleaning the CCD 125 Notes on the Power Supply 129 Applicable Batteries 129 Notes on the Batteries 129 Using the AA size Ni MH Batteries 129 Notes on Using the Battery Charger 130 AC Power Adapter
88. depending on the zoom scale Up to 1M can be saved 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 2 1Press the PLAY button to select Playback mode 2Unlock the 4 direction button 3Press the MENU OK button to display the menu screen 1 0 1 0 2 0 3 5 Check the saved image size and press the MENU OK button The trimmed image is added as a separate file in the final frame 6M 3M Image Sizes Printing at up to 10R 25 4 30 5 cm 10 12 in A4 size Printing at up to 6R 15 2 20 3 cm 6 8 in A5 size 1M Printing at up to 3R 8 9 12 7 cm 3 5 5 in size When you have finished the procedure lock the 4 direction button to prevent accidental improper use 6 Navigation screen 101 Settings 5 2 1 3 4 5
89. direction button 1 100 0001 Multi frame playback Single frame playback Press the F4 button 2 Press d c a or b to move the cursor the orange frame and select a frame Press a or b several times to move to the next or previous page 3 100 0001 You can view the selected image enlarged by pressing the F4 button again 4 When you have finished the procedure lock the 4 direction button to prevent accidental improper use 5 If A does not appear on the rear display panel press the FUNC button to change the screen o ERASING ALL FRAMES PLAYBACK MENU Continued Erased frames files cannot be recovered Back up important frames files onto your computer or another media 90 90 91 Advanced Features Playback 4 Pressing the MENU OK button erases all the frames files ALL FRAMES Protected frames files cannot be erased Unprotect the frames files before erasing them P 87 If 4 or 5 appears press the MENU OK button again to erase the frames files To stop the
90. due to a media error or a connection error between the media and camera i The image cannot be recorded as it is too large to fit in the available space on the media i Re insert the media or turn the camera off and then on again If the message still appears contact your FUJIFILM dealer i Use a new media A protected file was encountered Protected files cannot be erased Remove the protection i The media contact area is soiled i The media is damaged i The media format is incorrect i Camera fault i Wipe the contact area on the media with a soft dry cloth It may be necessary to format the media If the message still appears replace the media i Contact your FUJIFILM dealer Displayed for PictBridge i Check that the printer is not out of paper or out of ink i Turn the printer off briefly and then turn it back on i Refer to the user manual supplied with your printer Displayed for PictBridge Check that the printer is not out of paper or out of ink Printing automatically restarts when the error is cleared If the message still appears after checking press the MENU OK button to restart printing Displayed for PictBridge i Refer to the user manual for the printer being used and check whether the printer supports the JFIF JPEG or Exif JPEG image format If not the printer cannot print the images i Was the image data photographed using FinePix S3 Pro You may not be able to print some images phot
91. 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 must be cleaned Because the surface of the CCD is extremely fragile wherever possible the camera should be returned to an authorized FUJIFILM dealer for cleaning for a charge Any repairs carried out by an authorized FUJIFILM service facility to CCDs that were scratched or damaged during cleaning by the customer will be charged to the customer Note that such repairs will probably involve replacing the CCD and will be expensive Take the following precautions to ensure that no dirt or dust gets onto the CCD i Before a FUJIFILM digital camera is shipped from the factory it is carefully checked for dust inside the camera and on the surface of the CCD to ensure that it conforms to FUJIFILM standards i Bear in mind also that some types of soiling on the CCD surface cannot be removed even by an authorized FUJIFILM dealer Should this occur you can use features such as the despeckling function provided in the image processing software to remedy the problem Using the Camera Overseas When traveling overseas do not place your camera in the check in baggage Baggage handling at airports may subject baggage to violent shocks and the camera may be damaged internally even when no external damage is visible Cleaning the CCD This camera
92. e AF starts When the shutter button is pressed down halfway default When the shutter button is pressed down halfway default AF is not used Focus lock When the shutter button is held down halfway and the focus indicator is displayed the focus is locked Even when the shutter button is held down halfway and the focus indicator is displayed the focus is not locked and focusing continues Press the AE L AF L button to lock the focus The focus is not locked Predictive motion focusing focus tracking function for moving subjects Only works for moving subjects from the time AF operation starts While this function is operating the camera decides when the subject is in focus and releases the shutter Also works for subjects that start moving during shooting Does not operate CSM 9 AF operation can be modified so that it does not begin when the shutter button is pressed down halfway but when the AE L AF L button is pressed P 111 48 49 Advanced Photography 3 SELECTING THE FOCUS AREA FOCUS SETTINGS 1 Unlock the 4 direction button 2 1Press d c a or b to select the focus area 2Once you have specified the focus area lock the 4 direction button to prevent accidental improper use h The specified focus area is automatically illuminated in red according to the brightness of the subject CSM 3 The specified focus a
93. e v button 3Turn the Main command dial to select the synchro mode The icon shown on the top display panel changes as shown below When you are not using the flash always keep it stowed away to prevent battery depletion 0 2 0 1 0 3 70 71 Advanced Photography 3 ISO setting Maximum aperture built in flash 2 8 3 3 4 100 3 3 160 200 400 4 8 800 5 6 1600 4 Check that the a ready light is displayed in the viewfinder 5 Bear in mind the composition focus and effective flash range when taking pictures If the a ready light flashes for about 3 seconds after the shutter is released this is a warning that the flash fired at full power and the shot may be underexposed Play the image back to check it If you decide to retake the shot check the shooting distance aperture flash control range etc again before shooting If the subject is dark the AF assist illuminator fires to set the focus See P 38 for details When you use the flash shots are not taken continuously when the release mode is set to Continuous Shooting If the built in flash is charging camera shake correction is not performed on a VR lens while the shutter button is pressed down halfway If you take a number of continuous shots with the built in flash the a ready light may take a few moments to light The shutter cannot be released unless a ready lig
94. e CCD from left to right once more Do not reuse Sensor swabs 6 Turn the camera off and mount the lens or body cap on the camera Cleaning the CCD Applicable Batteries Using the AA size Ni MH Batteries 131 Notes on the Media Notes on the Power Supply Image Memory Card h This Image Memory Card is a new image recording media xD Picture Card developed for digital cameras The Image Memory Card consists of a semiconductor memory NAND type flash memory to record digital image data The recording process is electrically performed and enables erasure of existing image data as well as re recording of new image data h When using a new Memory Card or a Memory Card that has been formatted by a PC be sure to format the card with your digital camera before using it Microdrives Microdrives are compact lightweight hard disk drives that conform to the CF Type II standard Due to their ample capacity for large image data files and their low per megabyte recording cost Microdrives provide a more economical way to save high resolution image files Protecting Your Data h Images and movies may be lost or destroyed in the following situations Please note that FUJIFILM assumes no responsibility for data that is lost or destroyed 1 Removal of the memory card or turning the power off while the memory card is being accessed i e during record erase initialization and playback operations 2 Improper handling and use
95. e bar graph disappears when shooting is completed h If you hold the shutter button down when the Continuous shooting release mode is selected shooting automatically stops when the specified number of shots has been taken Note that shots are taken one frame at a time when the built in flash is used h If the exposure compensation function P 63 or flash exposure compensation P 73 is also set Auto Exposure Bracketing will be combined with the exposure compensation values It is useful to perform Auto Exposure Bracketing with a compensated value of over 2 EV or under 2 EV h To cancel the Auto Exposure Bracketing rotate the Main command dial while pressing the c button so Q disappears from the top display panel or perform Two Button Reset P 109 The number of shots and compensated EV values previously selected will remain when they are cancelled with the Main command dial and they automatically reset to when the Two Button Reset is performed CSM 1 Bracketing order can be set to change from negative EV value to positive EV value P 111 The Auto Exposure Bracketing settings are canceled when the live image is displayed Wait until live image display is finished before specifying the Auto Exposure Bracketing settings c AUTO EXPOSURE BRACKETING 66 67 Advanced Photography 3 D 3D Multi BL D Multi BL BUILT IN FLASH FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash without
96. e camera 1 180 to 30 sec 1 180 to 30 sec and B Red eye Reduction Slow Synchro 1 180 to 30 sec automatically set by the camera 2 1 When a Nikon SB 26 SB 25 or SB 24 flash unit is used the synchro selector on the external flash unit sets the shutter speed 2 Because a slow shutter speed is used a tripod should be used to prevent camera shake SYNCHRO MODES AND THEIR FEATURES FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY You can select any of 5 modes to suit the type of shot and the desired effect Front Synchro Red eye Reduction Red eye Reduction Slow Synchro Slow Synchro Rear Synchro When some exposure mode and synchro mode combinations are selected the synchro mode may be automatically changed subsequently Exposure mode P or A Synchro mode Display during selection Display after selection Operation Rear Synchro Automatically set to Slow Synchro S or M Red eye Reduction Slow Synchro Slow Synchro Slow Synchro is cancelled shutter speed not changed Can be used in all exposure modes Select this mode for normal flash photography a FRONT SYNCHRO MODE Can be used in the P and A exposure modes Because this mode uses a slow shutter speed it captures the background while at the same time firing the flash to produce a shot that captures the atmosphere of a twilight or nighttime scene ag SLOW SYNCHRO MODE 1Press the flash pop up button to pop up the flash 2Hold down th
97. e camera and on the surface of the CCD to ensure that it conforms to FUJIFILM standards h Bear in mind also that some types of soiling on the CCD surface cannot be removed even by an authorized FUJIFILM dealer Should this occur you can use features such as the despeckling function provided in the image processing software to remedy the problem 2 Press the built in flash down to stow it away Checking the condition of the CCD surface DC IN 5V socket Continued 126 127 5 Hold down the Release mode switch unlock button and set the Release mode switch to single frame 6 Hold down both the Synchro mode button and the LCD illumination button and turn the camera on 7 When you press the shutter button the mirror flips up and the shutter opens and stays open When you release the shutter button the mirror stays up 1 Use a blower without a brush attached to remove any soiling on the CCD surface 8 Hold the camera so that the sun shines on the CCD and check the surface for dust Surface clean Surface soiled Contact a FUJIFILM dealer and request CCD cleaning Clean the CCD yourself Turn the camera off and attach a lens or body cap to the camera When you turn the camera off the mirror drops down and the shutter closes at the same time Ensure that your fingers are not caught inside the camera Starting CCD cleaning Take great care to avoid scratching or damaging the CCD durin
98. e mode switch unlock button Hold down this button to move the release mode switch xExposure mode dial Allows you to select the exposure mode the custom settings and the ISO setting Programmed Auto Shutter priority Auto Aperture priority Auto Manual Custom settings ISO setting sensitivity xRelease mode switch Selects Single frame Continuous Self timer or Multi Exposure as the shutter release mode xLens release button Hold down this button as you remove the lens xPower switch Turns the camera on and off xFocus mode selector switch Selects AF S Single AF servo AF C Continuous AF servo or M Manual as the focus mode xRemote release socket Used to connect a 10 pin remote release xFlash pop up button To use the built in flash press this button to pop up the flash xSynchronizing terminal Use this to connect flash units that require a synchro cord xTop display panel Displays the information shown in the viewfinder along with other information xMain command dial Changes settings such as the shutter speed xAccessory shoe Mount an external flash here xDepth of field check button This button allows you to check the depth of field xShutter button Press this button down halfway to restore the camera to Photography mode Press down fully to take a picture xSub command dial Changes the aperture and other settings xDiopter adjustment knob
99. e recorded onto the media selected as the MEDIA P 102 1Turn your PC on 2Connect the camera to the PC using the USB cable mini B or IEEE 1394 cable 3Turn the camera on Always use the cable provided with your camera If you use other cable your camera may not work correctly Make sure that the USB cable mini B or IEEE 1394 cable is connected correctly and is pushed in Do not connect the USB cable mini B and the IEEE 1394 cable at the same time h The access lamp blinks when the camera and computer are exchanging data h w is displayed on rear display panel h Power save and Auto power off are disabled during DSC connection Before replacing the media always disconnect the camera from the PC using the procedure on P 116 Do not disconnect the USB cable mini B or IEEE 1394 cable while communication is in progress If shutting off power supply during communication the files on the media may be damaged 0 1 0 3 0 2 USE AT DSC MODE 1 Set a camera 2 Connect a camera to a computer DC IN 5V socket USB socket mini B Camera USB socket PC IEEE 1394 socket DC IN 5V socket Camera IEEE 1394 socket PC Operating system compatibility chart Windows Can be connected Cannot be connected OS Connection type Windows 98 Windows 98 SE Second Edition 2 Windows Me Millennium Edition Windows 2000
100. e using the lens aperture ring h The G type Nikkor lens has no aperture ring aperture should be selected from camera body Unlike other CPU Nikkor lenses aperture does not need to be set to minimum largest f number h CPU Nikkor lenses other than G type Nikkor lens have an aperture ring Set the lens aperture to its minimum and lock When the lens is not set to its minimum aperture setting and the power switch is turned on blinks in the top display panel and viewfinder and the shutter cannot be released The following Nikkor lenses accessories cannot be attached to the FinePix S3 Pro otherwise camera body or lens may be damaged h TC 16A Teleconverter h Non AI lenses h 400mm f 4 5 600 mm f 5 6 800 mm f 8 and 1200 mm f 11 with Focusing Unit AU 1 h Fisheye 6 mm f 5 6 7 5 mm f 5 6 8 mm f 8 and OP 10 mm f 5 6 h Old type 21 mm f 4 h K1 K2 ring Auto Extension Ring PK 1 PK 11 Auto Ring BR 2 BR 4 h ED 180 600 mm f 8 No 174041 174180 h ED 360 1200 mm f 11 No 174031 174127 h 200 600 mm f 9 5 No 280001 300490 h 80 mm f 2 8 200 mm f 3 5 and TC 16 Teleconverter for F3AF h PC 28 mm f 4 No 180900 or smaller h PC 35 mm f 2 8 No 851001 906200 h Old type PC 35 mm f 3 5 h Old type Reflex 1000 mm f 6 3 h Reflex 1000 mm f 11 No 142361 143000 h Reflex 2000 mm f 11 No 200111 200310 22 23 Getting Ready 1 LOADING THE BATTERIES Compatible Batteries h AA size Ni MH batteries HR AA 4 How to use the
101. ear display panel during single frame playback 100 0001 100 0001 100 0001 Protected No icon Not protected To check protected frames If 4 appears press the H F4 button to erase the frames files 100 0001 Protection is a setting that prevents frames files from being accidentally erased However the FORMAT function erases all the frames files including protected frames files P 106 Erased frames files cannot be recovered Back up important frames files onto your computer or another media 88 88 89 Advanced Features Playback 4 1 0 1 0 2 1Press the PLAY button to select Playback mode 2Unlock the 4 direction button 1Press the MENU OK button to display the menu screen 2Press d or c to select o ERASE 1Press a or b to select ALL FRAMES 2Press the MENU OK button 2 0 2 0 1 Returns to playback without erasing any frames files Erases all unprotected frames files Back up important frames files onto your computer or another media BACK ALL FRAMES 0 2 0 1 3 MULTI FRAME PLAYBACK PLAYBACK FUNCTION MENU Unlock the 4
102. ects whether the camera is used horizontally or vertically so that images are automatically rotated when opened in the optional dedicated software Hyper Utility Software HS V2 Ver 3 0 The camera may record the horizontal vertical position information incorrectly during panning or when pictures are taken facing upwards or downwards In such situations select OFF Rotated display does not apply to playback images AUTO ROTATE 2 3 1 4 5 How to display the SET UP menu P 101 2
103. ed pixels 4 4256 2848 1 1440 960 3 3024 2016 2 2304 1536 DPC 256 256 MB DPC 512 512 MB Approx 4 7 MB 13 26 6 3 53 107 NORMAL Approx 2 4 MB 26 53 13 6 107 214 FINE Approx 3 0 MB 21 42 10 5 85 170 NORMAL Approx 1 5 MB 42 84 20 10 169 339 FINE Approx 1 7 MB 36 72 17 8 146 292 NORMAL Approx 880 KB 72 144 35 17 290 580 FINE Approx 1 MB 61 122 30 14 245 491 NORMAL Approx 520 KB 120 241 59 29 484 967 Microdrive 340 MB 73 146 116 232 200 396 338 671 Microdrive 1 GB 220 437 D RANGE WIDE CCD RAW Approx 25 MB 0 1 1 2 2 4 5 9 10 19 20 39 13 27 41 81 D RANGE STANDARD HIGH Approx 13 MB 349 698 597 1173 995 1932 38 39 Basic Photography 2 AF ASSIST ILLUMINATOR When the subject is dark and the shutter button is pressed down halfway the camera s AF assist illuminator automatically turns on and enables autofocus operation in a dark environment AF assist illuminator automatically turns on in the following situations Focus mode is Single AF servo AF Nikkor lens is used subject is dark and center focus area is selected or Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority is activated Focal length of the usable AF Nikkor lens is 24 200 mm and the distance ran
104. elect settings when the background is brighter than the subject and settings when background is darker 2 The remainder of the procedure is the same as for normal flash photography P 70 Press the n button To check the amount of compensation h Set the compensation amount back to 0 0 Turning the camera off does not cancel flash exposure compensation To cancel exposure compensation Sample flash exposure compensation displays Compensation amount 0 0 Top display panel Viewfinder display 0 5 0 5 0 1 0 2 LENSES THAT CAN BE USED WITH THE BUILT IN FLASH FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Usable lenses with built in flash h 20 mm to 300 mm CPU lenses can be used with the built in flash h To prevent vignetting remove the lens hood when using the flash h The built in flash cannot be used at shooting distance less than 0 6 m 2 0 ft h Zoom lenses with a macro feature cannot be used in the macro range h Vignetting occurs at the edges of the frame resulting in underexposure with the following zoom lenses which have limitations in usable focal length or shooting distance Notes on using the built in flash h When the built in flash is used continuous shooting is not available even when the release mode is set to continuous shooting h If the built in flash is charging camera shake correction is not performed on a VR lens while the shutter button is presse
105. emperatures from approx 2800 K to 9500 K 5 If the exposure is measured correctly 7 appears on the LCD monitor Press the MENU OK button to confirm the setting Selects the color space used when pictures are taken For normal photography select sRGB Adobe RGB 1998 is best for images to be used for commercial printing WIDE Allows photography using a wide dynamic range that takes advantage of the particular characteristics of the Super CCD SR II The continuous shooting speed and interval are slower than for standard mode roughly double so the number of continuous shots available roughly half STANDARD The dynamic range is 100 as on the previous digital camera FinePix S2 Pro but the continuous shooting speed and the number of continuous shots available are increased for easier shooting After taking the picture check the color tones white balance in the image i Select PREVIEW as the photographed image display option P 103 in the SET UP screen i Press the PLAY button P 43 When you have finished setting the white balance select the focus mode you want to use When the exposure is not measured correctly Remedy The subject is too bright Use a negative exposure compensation value and set the white balance again The subject is too dark Use a positive exposure compensation value and set the white balance again Because the exposure is outside the range o
106. ens markedly In cold conditions put the batteries in your pocket or a similar place to warm them before loading them into the camera If you use a body warmer to warm the batteries ensure that they are not in direct contact with the warmer h Soil such as fingerprints on the battery terminals can markedly reduce the number of available shots Carefully wipe the battery terminals clean with a soft dry cloth before loading the batteries If any liquid at all leaks from the batteries wipe the battery compartment thoroughly and then load new batteries If any battery fluid comes into contact with your hands or clothing flush the area thoroughly with water Note that battery fluid can cause loss of eyesight if it gets into your eyes If this occurs do not rub your eyes Flush the fluid out with clean water and contact your physician for treatment Disposing of Batteries When disposing of batteries do so in accordance with your local waste disposal regulations h As a power source in digital cameras AA size Ni MH batteries are superior to alkaline batteries in several ways such as allowing more shots to be taken with the camera However care must be taken with the way Ni MH batteries are used if their original performance is to be maintained h Ni MH batteries left unused in storage for long periods can become deactivated Also repeatedly charging Ni MH batteries that are only partially discharged can cause them to suffer
107. erminals dry h Do not attempt to deform disassemble or modify the batteries h Do not attempt to peel off or cut the battery casing h Do not drop strike or otherwise subject the batteries to strong impacts h Do not use the batteries that are leaking deformed discolored or exhibit any other obvious abnormality h Do not store the batteries in very warm or moist locations h Keep the batteries out of reach of infant and young children h When loading the batteries into the camera ensure that the battery polarity and is as indicated on the camera h Do not use new batteries together with used batteries In the case of rechargeable batteries do not use charged and discharged batteries together Do not use batteries of different types or brands together h If you do not intend to use the camera for a long period of time remove the batteries from the camera Note that if the camera is left with the batteries removed the time and date settings are cleared h The batteries may feel warm immediately after being used Before removing the batteries switch the camera off and wait until the batteries cool down h When replacing the batteries always fit 4 new batteries Here new batteries refers to Ni MH nickel metal hydride batteries that have recently been fully recharged together h In cold locations at temperatures of 10 C 50 F or below battery performance deteriorates and the time for which they can be used short
108. ertical shooting Press the shutter button on the top of the camera to restore power to the camera 11 Without releasing the shutter button press it down all the way fully pressed to take the shot NUMBER OF AVAILABLE SHOTS The number of available shots is displayed on the rear display panel ISO200 09 23 2004 10 00 AM Standard number of shots for the media Because the amount of data needed to record an image varies slightly depending on the type of subject the number of available shots may not decrease after an image is recorded or may decrease by 2 in some cases Also the difference between the standard number of shots and the actual number of available shots increases for media with a higher capacity See P 78 79 for information on changing the number of recorded pixels Quality compression ratio setting The factory default settings set at shipment are 6M and N Quality NORMAL The shutter button for vertical shooting makes taking pictures in this mode as convenient as normal shooting Shooting with the camera held on end vertically 1 Shutter button for vertical shooting Lock lever for vertical shooting Unlock the shutter button for vertical shooting 2 Hold the camera vertically to take the picture Number of available shots for formatted media Quality Mode Image File Size DPC 16 16 MB DPC 32 32 MB DPC 64 64 MB DPC 128 128 MB FINE Number of record
109. et to be activated by pressing the shutter button down halfway P 111 CSM 9 The operation performed when the AE L AF L button is pressed can be modified P 111 Operation AF AE lock default setting AE lock only AF lock only AE lock maintained AF operation USING AF LOCK If you take a shot with this type of composition using Single area AF with the focus area in the center the subjects the two people in this case are outside the focus area and will not be in focus Move the camera slightly so that one of the subjects is in the AF frame 1 4 3 2 When AF Auto Focus does not focus the shot h Position the focus area over another subject at roughly the same distance and press the shutter button down halfway Then recompose the shot and take the picture h You can also set the focus and take the shot by selecting M manual as the focus mode Keep the shutter button pressed down halfway AF lock and check that the focus indicator is lit in the viewfinder display Continue to hold the shutter button down halfway AF lock Move the camera back to the original image and then fully press down on the shutter button You can reapply the AF lock as many times as you like before releasing the shutter The AF lock operates in all photography modes and can be used to ensure excellent results If you are using the AF C focus mode hold the shutter button down h
110. f remove the batteries and disconnect and unplug the AC power adapter Continued use of the camera can cause a fire or electric shock h Contact your FUJIFILM dealer Do not use the camera in the bathroom or shower This can cause a fire or electric shock Never attempt to change or take apart the camera Never open the casing Do not use the camera when it has been dropped or the casing is damaged This can cause a fire or electric shock h Contact your FUJIFILM dealer Do not change heat or unduly twist or pull the connection cord and do not place heavy objects on the connection cord These actions could damage the cord and cause a fire or electric shock h If the cord is damaged contact your FUJIFILM dealer Do not place the camera on an unstable surface This can cause the camera to fall or tip over and cause injury Never attempt to take pictures while in motion Do not use the camera while you are walking or driving a vehicle This can result in you falling down or being involved in a traffic accident Do not touch any metal parts of the camera during a thunderstorm This can cause an electric shock due to induced current from the lightning discharge Do not use the batteries except as specified Load the batteries with the and marks WARNING Unplug from power socket Do not use in the bathroom or shower Do not disassemble 140 Explanation of Terms Adobe RGB 1998 A color sp
111. f valid custom white balance settings the maximum or minimum value has been set h Available custom WB settings Color temperatures of approx 2800 K to 9500 K 2 1 3 4 5 D RANGE 2 1 3 4 5
112. f xD Picture Cards is recommended with the FinePix S3 Pro The recording quality cannot be guaranteed when xD Picture Cards other than those manufactured by FUJIFILM are used h The xD Picture Card may feel warm when it is removed from the camera after taking pictures This is normal h Do not put labels on the xD Picture Card Peeling labels can cause the camera not to work properly Using Microdrive h Do not use hard pointed pens to write on the Microdrive label h Do not peel off the Microdrive label h Do not stick additional labels onto a Microdrive h When carrying or storing a Microdrive keep it in the protective case provided h When a Microdrive is used vibration or impacts during image data recording may prevent the image data from being recorded correctly Put the camera down carefully when placing it on a desk or table etc h Do not use Microdrive in CF Type II slots that do not have an eject function h Take care when handling Microdrive that have been used for long periods as they may become hot h Do not place Microdrives close to strong magnetic fields h Keep Microdrive dry h Do not apply strong pressure to the Microdrive cover Using Compact Flash Contact the CompactFlash card manufacturer for information on the CompactFlash functions operation details and system requirements Card types approved for use with the FinePix S3 Pro are listed on the FUJIFILM website http home fujifilm com products digital h
113. for measuring digital still camera battery consumption extract When using Ni MH batteries use the batteries supplied with the camera The storage media should be xD Picture Card Shots taken at 23 C one shot every 30 seconds using a 50mm AF1 4D lens with 1 time AF operation full flash for every other shot the camera turned off on every 10 shots and auxiliary AF lighting turned off h Note Because the number of available shots varies depending on the level of charge in Ni MH batteries the figures shown here for the number of available shots using batteries are not guaranteed The number of available shots will also decline at low temperatures Ni MH batteries 2300 mAh Approx 400 frames Battery Type With LCD monitor ON Specifications System Model Digital camera FinePix S3 Pro Effective pixels 12 34 million S pixel 6 17 million R pixel 6 17 million pixels CCD Large format 23 0 15 5 mm Super CCD SR II with primary color filter Total 12 9 megapixels S pixels 6 45 million R pixels 6 45 million Storage media xD Picture Card 16 32 64 128 256 512 MB CF card and Microdrive TM FAT32 compatible Compatibility is listed on Fujifilm website http home fujifilm com products digital File format DCF compliant Compressed Exif Ver 2 21 JPEG DPOF compatible Uncompressed CCD RAW RAF 1 Max recording resolution 4256 2848 12 1 million Number of recorded pixels 4256 2848 pixels 3024 2016 pixels 230
114. from the memory effect Ni MH batteries that are deactivated or affected by memory suffer from the problem of only providing power for a short time after being charged To prevent this problem discharge and recharge them several times using the camera s Discharging rechargeable batteries function By repeating this cycle several times the temporary reduction in performance caused by memory or deactivation can be remedied and the batteries can be restored to their original performance levels Deactivation and memory are specific to Ni MH batteries and are not in fact battery faults See P 107 for the procedure for Discharging rechargeable batteries h To charge Ni MH batteries use the battery charger included Refer to P 21 to make sure that the charger is used correctly h Do not use the battery charger to charge other batteries h Note that the batteries feel warm after being charged h Due to the way the camera is constructed a small amount of current is used even when the camera is turned off Note in particular that leaving AA size Ni MH batteries in the camera for a long period will overdischarge the batteries and may render them unusable even after recharging h Ni MH batteries will self discharge even when not used and the time for which they can be used may be shortened as a result h Ni MH batteries will deteriorate rapidly if overdischarged e g by discharging the batteries in a fla
115. function you can shoot in Auto Multi Program as though you were shooting in Shutter Priority Auto or Aperture Priority Auto W appears in the top display panel when the Flexible Program is used To cancel the Flexible Program turn the Main command dial until the Flexible Program icon W disappears change the exposure mode turn the Power switch to OFF use the built in flash P 70 or perform a Two Button Reset P 109 P AUTO MULTI PROGRAM EXPOSURE MODES Program chart The program chart shows exposure control in Auto Multi Program mode ISO 100 h Limits apply to the upper and lower EV values depending on the metering range for the ISO sensitivity setting h In Matrix metering any EV above 16 1 3 is controlled to EV 16 1 3 when using ISO 100 Consequently shots of very bright subjects may be overexposed With AF 50 mm f 1 4D With AF 180 mm f 2 8D ED With AF S 300 mm f 4D ED EV range EV 0 21 EV Shutter speed Aperture If you select the P S or A exposure mode when you are not using a Nikkor lens with a built in CPU appears on the top display panel and in the viewfinder and you cannot take pictures When this occurs you can take pictures by setting the exposure mode to M and using the aperture ring on the lens to set the aperture Note that you cannot use the camera s exposure meter 58 59 Advanced Photography 3 S SHUTTER PRIORITY AUTO EXPOSURE MODES In t
116. g cleaning as you will be responsible for the possibly high cost of repairs or replacement by an authorized FUJIFILM dealer Use a blower that does not have a brush attached Using a blower brush to clean soiling from the CCD can scratch the CCD surface 2 Check whether the dust has been removed from the CCD surface The blower has removed the dust There are no oily marks or fingerprints There are oily marks or fingerprints left on the CCD that cannot be removed with the blower Turn the camera off and mount the lens or body cap on the camera When you turn the camera off the mirror drops down and the shutter closes at the same time Ensure that your fingers are not caught inside the camera Proceed to step 3 Cleaning the CCD 4 Set the Exposure mode dial to M Continued 129 Notes on the Power Supply h Use only nickel metal hydride Ni MH batteries with this camera AA size alkaline AA size manganese or lithium batteries cannot be used Incorrect use of the batteries could cause them to leak become hot ignite or burst Always observe the precautions given below h Do not heat the batteries or throw them into a fire h Do not carry or store the batteries with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins that could come into contact with the metal positive and negative poles of the battery h Do not expose the batteries to fresh or sea water and take particular care to keep the t
117. ge of the AF assist illuminator is approx 0 5 3 m 1 6 9 8 ft CSM 15 AF assist illuminator can be cancelled P 112 When the AF assist illuminator is used continuously illumination is limited temporarily to protect the firing tube The illumination restarts after a few moments Also when the AF assist illuminator is used repeatedly in a short period of time be careful not to touch the AF assist illuminator lamp because it may have become hot Nikon flash units and active assist illuminator If you use an SB 28 28DX SB 27 SB 26 SB 25 SB 24 SB 800 or SB 600 Nikon flash to take pictures when the conditions for active assist illuminator are met the active assist illuminator on the Nikon flash automatically fires With other Nikon flash models the AF assist illuminator on the camera automatically lights Lenses for which vignetting occurs h Autofocus using the camera s AF assist illuminator cannot be performed due to vignetting with following lenses at shooting distance within 1m 3 3 ft i AF Micro 200 mm f 4 IF ED i AF 24 120 mm f 3 5 5 6 IF i AF S 17 35 mm f 2 8 IF ED i AF S 28 70 mm f 2 8 IF ED i AF 18 35 mm f 3 5 4 5 ED i AF Micro 70 180 mm f 4 5 5 6 ED i AF 20 35 mm f 2 8 IF i AF 24 85 mm f 2 8 4 i AF 24 85mm f 2 8 4D i AF S DX ED 12 24mm f 4G i AF S DX 18 70mm f 3 5 4 5G i AF S ED 24 85mm f 3 5 4 5G i AF S VR ED 24 120mm f 3 5 5 6G i AF ED 28 200mm f 3 5 5 6G h At shooting distances of 2 meters or
118. h control Standard D TTL flash control Guide No 12 ISO 100 m Sync shutter speed 1 180 sec or slower Flash modes Front Synchro Slow Synchro Rear synchro Red eye Reduction and Red eye Reduction Slow Synchro suppressed flash Accessory shoe Standard ISO type with hot shoe contact Safty lock provided Synchro contacts X contacts only synchronizing speed 1 180 sec or slower Synchro terminal Equipped with ISO 519 synchro terminal as standard lock screw provided Viewfinder Eye level pentaprism coverage Approx 93 vertical approx 95 horizontal dioptric adjustment mechanism viewfinder magnification approx 0 8 LCD monitor 2 0 inch 235 000 pixels low temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD panel approx 100 coverage for playback Remote release Release socket built into the shutter release button 10 pin remote release terminal provided on camera body front Photography functions Color space selection dynamic range selection film simulation mode selection framing guideline frame no memory multiple exposure shooting 4 shutter button for vertical shooting live image Playback functions Trimming Auto Play multi frame playback histogram display brightness warning display Other functions PictBridge compatibility Exif Print compatibility PRINT Image Matching II compatibility language selection Japanese English French German Spanish Italian Chinese discharging function 141 Safety Notes h Make su
119. he incorrect media will damage the camera or media If the media is oriented incorrectly it will not go all the way into the slot Do not apply force when inserting an xD Picture Card or CF Microdrive If the media is not fully inserted into the slot appears Gold marking Align the gold marking on the xD Picture Card slot with the gold contact area on the xD Picture Card and push the card firmly all the way into the slot Push the CF Microdrive firmly all the way into the CF Microdrive slot Compatibility is listed on Fujifilm website http home fujifilm com products digital xD Picture Card CF Microdrive 3 Close the slot cover How to replace the xD Picture Card Push the xD Picture Card into the slot and then slowly remove your finger The lock is released and the xD Picture Card is pushed out How to replace the CF Microdrive Open the slot cover press the CF Microdrive eject button and remove the CF Microdrive CF Microdrive eject button CHECKING THE BATTERY CHARGE Turn the camera on and check the battery charge indicator Auto Power Off Function If you leave the camera turned on without using it this function automatically turns the camera off P 112 When the Auto Power Off function has turned the camera off restore power to the camera by pressing the shutter button on the top of the camera down halfway or by pressing the LCD illuminator button Au
120. his mode the photographer sets the shutter speed 1 4000 sec to 30 sec and the camera automatically controls the aperture setting This mode is best when the shutter speed takes priority such as shots where a fast shutter speed is used to freeze the action or a slow shutter speed is used to convey the sense of movement 1 Set the Exposure mode dial to S h If is selected in M Manual exposure mode and the exposure mode is changed to S Shutter Priority Auto without cancelling blinks and the shutter locks When this occurs select a shutter speed other than 2 Set the shutter speed 1 4000 sec to 30 sec on the Main command dial 3 Compose picture focus and shoot h When the subject is too dark or bright one of the following warning indications will appear in the top display panel or viewfinder Electronic analog exposure display will also indicate the amount of under or overexposure i Select higher shutter speed If the warning indication still remains on use an ND filter i Select a slower shutter speed If the warning indication still remains on use the flash At slow shutter speeds 1 8 sec or slower the camera performs noise removal processing after the shutter closes As a result the access lamp may not light for several seconds increasing the interval between shots If you select the P S or A exposure mode when you are not
121. ht appears without blinking in the viewfinder Effective range of the built in flash The effective range of the built in flash varies depending on the ISO sensitivity and aperture settings used Refer to the table below TAKING PICTURES USING THE BUILT IN FLASH FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Operation described in this section applies when the built in flash and D or G type AF Nikkor are attached 1 Center weighted metering Matrix metering Set the metering system selector dial to Matrix metering or Center weighted metering 2 1Press the flash pop up button to pop up the flash 2Hold down the v button 3Turn the Main command dial to select the synchro mode 3 Set exposure mode and confirm shutter speed and aperture Shutter speeds faster than the synchronized speed 1 180 sec cannot be set When 180 appears in the viewfinder display and the specified shutter speed flashes on the display panel the actual shutter speed is 1 180 sec The shooting distance is determined by the ISO setting and the aperture For the A and M exposure modes see the table below For the P exposure mode the maximum aperture that can be set by the camera varies depending on the ISO setting See P 75 If you select 0 Spot Metering the flash control mode is switched to Standard D TTL When you are not using the flash always keep it stowed away to prevent battery depletion Ex
122. i MH rechargeable batteries in the direction indicated by the and labels on the holder Align the battery ends with the terminals in the sequence shown in the figure and then slowly push them into the place 3 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 2 0 3 Access lamp 24 25 Getting Ready 1 INSERTING THE MEDIA Use either xD Picture Card or CF Microdrive as recording media in the FinePix S3 Pro h If an xD Picture Card and a CF Microdrive are inserted at the same time images will be recorded onto the media selected as the MEDIA P 102 h Data cannot be copied between the two media types on the FinePix S3 Pro 1 Set the Power switch to OFF and check that the access lamp is off Then open the slot cover Never open the slot cover while the camera is on This could destroy the image data or damage the media itself h If the camera loses power while it is shooting or saving an image it cannot save the photographed image Note the battery level carefully when shooting long exposure images e g bulb photography or when shooting images that will take some time to save continuous shooting or shots with the quality set to HIGH h Use the optional AC adapter AC 5VX when camera is used for long periods for indoor shots etc The camera displays no battery level icons when the AC adapter is used 2 Insert only the appropriate media types into the xD Picture Card and CF Microdrive slots Inserting t
123. ime settings will be retained for roughly 6 months even when the camera has no power batteries removed and AC power adapter disconnected 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 2 To turn the camera on set the Power switch to ON To turn the camera off set the Power switch to OFF 1
124. ing 5 1Press a or b to select PRINT WITH DATE or PRINT WITHOUT DATE If PRINT WITH DATE is selected the date is imprinted on your prints 2Press the MENU OK button 0 1 0 2 Set the Power switch to ON 3 4 CHECKING USB appears on the rear display panel for a few moments and then the menu screen appears on the LCD monitor If the menu does not appear check whether the USB mode setting is Depending on the printer some functions are disabled DC IN 5V socket USB socket mini B 2 1Connect the camera to the printer using the USB cable mini B 2Turn the printer on The camera cannot be used to specify printer settings such as the paper size and print quality Please connect the AC Power Adapter AC 5VX sold separately to your camera Use a media that was formatted on the camera Continued 121 120 Press the BACK button to cancel the printing Depending on the printer the printing
125. ing is selected Standard D TTL Auto Flash mode automatically changes to Standard D TTL Flash Flash control modes that can be used with the built in flash Lens TTL Auto Flash mode D or G type Nikkor lens D 3D Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash 1 CPU Nikkor lens other than D G type except AF Nikkor for F3AF D Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash 1 All Nikkor lenses Standard D TTL Item Measure Lens brightness Use a brighter lens Guide No Use a higher number Aperture Widen the aperture ISO setting Increase the ISO setting D 3D Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash How the flash control mode is set To increase the effective range of the flash M exposure mode Spot metering system Lens flash combination selected No No Yes Yes Standard D TTL The three flash modes are D 3D Multi BL D Multi BL and Standard D TTL One of these is selected based on the exposure mode the metering system and the lens flash combination Standard D TTL 68 69 Advanced Photography 3 Can be used in all exposure modes In the P and A exposure modes a slow shutter speed is used The flash fires just before the shutter closes This mode is effective in capturing the subject s movement as a flow of light in a way that looks natural Rear Synchro cannot be used with a studio flash system since the correct synchronization cannot be obtained ah REAR SYNCHRO MODE
126. 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 must be cleaned Because the surface of the CCD is extremely fragile wherever possible the camera should be returned to an authorized FUJIFILM dealer for cleaning for a charge Any repairs carried out by an authorized FUJIFILM dealer to CCDs that were scratched or damaged during cleaning by the customer will be charged to the customer Note that such repairs will probably involve replacing the CCD and will be expensive 1 Check that the camera is turned off Open the terminal cover and fully insert the connector plug from the AC power adapter AC 5VX sold separately into the DC IN 5V socket Then plug the AC power adapter into the power outlet When cleaning the camera always use the AC power adapter AC 5VX sold separately to prevent camera damage due the mirror dropping down or the shutter closing See P 130 for more information on using the AC power adapter 3 Hold down the Lens release button and turn the lens in the direction of the arrow Dust inside the camera and on the surface of the CCD h Before a FUJIFILM digital camera is shipped from the factory it is carefully checked for dust inside th
127. is setting provides a higher level of contrast than the STD setting ORG ORIGINAL This setting specifies a lower contrast than the STD setting Use this setting for images that will undergo image processing for use in commercial printing Display Name Description STD STANDARD This setting applies the optimum level of sharpness for normal shots HARD This setting sharpens the outlines in an image and is best for images of subjects such as buildings or text where clarity is important OFF Sharpness processing is not applied in this setting Use this setting for images that will undergo image processing for use in commercial printing Display Name Description STD STANDARD This setting sets the standard color density HIGH This setting provides a higher color density than the STD setting ORG ORIGINAL 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 B W This setting converts the colors in the photographed image to black and white The dynamic range color tone and sharpness cannot be changed Selecting F1 or F2 as the film simulation setting P 79 prevents these settings from being changed Select STD as the film simulation setting FILM SIMULATION F1 FILM SIMULATION F2 82 83 Advanced Photography 3 AF AREA FUNCTION LOCK FUNCTIO
128. lar care when taking pictures of children When an xD Picture Card is removed the card could come out of the slot too quickly Use your finger to hold it and gently release the card Request regular internal testing and cleaning for your camera Build up of dust in your camera can cause a fire or electric shock h Contact your FUJIFILM dealer to request internal cleaning every 2 years Please note this is not a free of charge service Do not heat change or take apart the batteries Do not drop or subject the batteries to impacts Do not attempt to recharge lithium or alkaline batteries Do not store the batteries with metallic products Do not use chargers other than the specified model to charge the batteries Any of these actions can cause the batteries to burst or leak and cause fire or injury as a result Use only the batteries or AC power adapters specified for use with this camera Do not use voltages other than the power supply voltage shown The use of other power sources can cause a fire If the battery leaks and fluid gets in contact with your eyes skin or clothing Flush the affected area with clean water and seek medical attention or call emergency number right away Do not use the charger to charge batteries other than those specified here The charger is designed for Fujifilm HR AA Ni MH batteries Using the charger to charge conventional batteries or other types of rechargeable batteries can cause
129. may not be canceled immediately or printing may stop midway through When printing stops midway briefly turn the camera off and then on again 8 Press the MENU OK button to download the data to the printer and start printing the specified number of prints 6 1Press d or c to display the frame file for which you want to specify PRINT settings 2Press a or b to set a value up to 99 as the number of copies of the frame file to be printed For frames files that you do not want printed set the number of prints to 0 zero To specify more PRINT settings repeat steps 1 and 2 3Press the MENU OK button 0 1 0 3 3 0 2 CONNECTING THE CAMERA DIRECTLY TO THE PRINTER PictBridge FUNCTION 7 Always press the MENU OK button after the settings are completed Press the BACK button to return to step 5 Disconnecting the printer 1Check that y is not displayed on the camera s screen 2Turn the camera off Unplug the USB cable mini B DC IN 5V socket USB socket mini B
130. mera off when replacing the batteries Pulling out the battery holder or disconnecting the AC power adapter while the camera is still turned on may return the camera settings to the factory default values SET UP 5 Settings 0 3 3 4 5 114 117 USB MODE DSC Mass storage device mode This mode provides a simple way to read images from an a media and store images onto a media The USB interface connection can be used for high speed file transfer PictBridge If a printer that supports PictBridge is available images can be printed by connecting the camera directly to the PictBridge compatible printer without using a computer 114 114 1394 MODE q1394 DSC Mass storage device mode This mode provides a simple way to read images from an a media and store images onto a media The IEEE 1394 interface connection can be used for high speed file transfer q1394 1394 Shooting Allows you to control the camera and take pictures from a PC Also allows the photographed images to be automatically saved on the PC BEEP LOW HIGH OFF LOW Sets the volume of the tone emitted when the camera controls are used FRAME NO CONT RENEW CONT Specifies whether frame numbers are assigned consecutively from previous numbers or begin again 106 DATE TIME SET Corrects the date or time 27 28 ENGLI
131. mum effective aperture of f 5 6 or faster 8 With maximum aperture of f 5 6 or faster 9 Some lenses accessories cannot be attached P 20 10 With exposure mode set to Manual The exposure meter cannot be used 11 With exposure mode set to Manual and shutter speed set to 1 60 sec or slower but the exposure meter cannot be used 12 Can be mounted when used with the Nikon Auto extension ring i Reprocopy Outfit PF 4 can be attached in combination with Nikon Camera Holder PA 4 Compatible Imcompatible Continued 5 7 7 8 8 10 11 10 5 10 7 10 7 10 7 10 Types of CPU lenses and other usable lenses accessories Focus mode Mode Lens accessories Autofocus Manual with electronic rangefinder Manual Exposure mode Any mode other than M M Metering system Matrix 3D 10 segment 10 segment Center Weighted Spot 1 CPU Nikkor 2 Non CPU Nikkor 9 D type AF Nikkor
132. n i Load new fully charged batteries i Use the rechargeable battery discharging function to restore the rechargeable batteries to full capacity i Use AF lock to set the focus and check that the focus indicator is lit before taking the shot i Load a media i Load a new media or erase some frames i Format the media i Clean the xD Picture card contact surface the gold colored area with a clean dry cloth i Load a new media i Turn the camera on i Load fully charged batteries i Set the focusing mode to manual M focus on the subject manually and take the picture i Refer to the warning displays on P 132 135 and take the appropriate action i The flash pops up i Wait until charging is completed before pressing the shutter button i Move closer to the subject i Hold the camera correctly i Remove the lens hood i Clean the lens i Focus the camera correctly P 34 i Take the picture with a slightly larger aperture Troubleshooting Possible causes Solutions i The batteries are exhausted i The batteries are loaded the wrong way round i The AC power adapter is not connected correctly The batteries are exhausted i You are using the camera in extremely cold conditions i The battery terminals are soiled i The battery terminals were soiled when the batteries were charged i The batteries were charged after having not been used for a long period i The rechargeable batteries h
133. ng at up to 3R 8 9 12 7 cm 3 5 5 in size 3M Printing at up to 6R 15 2 20 3 cm 6 8 in A5 size 6M Printing at up to 10R 25 4 30 5 cm 10 12 in A4 size 12M Printing at up to 35 6 43 2 cm 14 17 in A3 size FILM SIMULATION Sets the image formation parameters for photographed images h Factory default setting STANDARD Display Name Description STANDARD This is the standard image composition mode and is ideal for a wide range of subjects including portraits and scenery FILM SIMULATION F1 This mode suppresses flaring in flash highlights when the flash is used and also stresses smooth tonal transitions in the reproduction of skin tones It is ideal for studio portrait work where the aim is professional standard negatives FILM SIMULATION F2 This mode provides vibrant reproduction of natural colors such as blue skies and is ideal for landscape and nature photography h If you want to change this setting select sRGB as the color space and WIDE as the D RANGE Dynamic range setting in SET UP 80 81 Advanced Photography 3 DYNAMIC RANGE COLOR TONE SHARPNESS PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTION MENU COLOR Use the procedure below to set the density of the color used when images are shot h Factory default setting STD h If you want to view or print the image data directly do not select ORG h If you want to change this setting select WIDE a
134. nge Flash has fired at full output and underexposure may have occurred blinking Warning Displays eThe table below lists the warning messages displayed on the top display panel or in the viewfinder Turn the camera off and replace the batteries Then turn the camera back on and try again The batteries are low on charge or flat lit Remedy Explanation LCD monitor Warning Displayed The camera is not connected to PC or printer i Check that the USB cable is connected correctly i Check that your printer is turned on Displayed for PictBridge This message appears when printing is performed from a FUJIFILM printer that supports PictBridge Refer to the Owner s Manual for the printer for details An attempt was made to use DPOF printing for a RAW image file DPOF printing cannot be used with RAW image files An attempt was made to trim a 1M image or an image shot using the RAW setting The image cannot be trimmed i An attempt was made to trim an image shot using a camera other than FinePix S3 Pro i The image is damaged The image cannot be trimmed Prints were specified for 1000 or more frames in the DPOF frame settings The maximum number of frames for which prints can be specified on the same media is 999 Copy the images for which you want to order prints onto another media and then specify the DPOF settings 135 134 Warning Displays eThe table below lists the warning that
135. o variations in the lighting of the LCD itself and is not a fault Camera parts and features Protection DPOF Histogram Shutter speed Exposure compensation value Aperture Flash exposure compensation P 73 Custom Setting P 110 Battery level warning P 25 Exposure compensation P 63 Flash synchro mode P 68 Bracketing bar graphs P 64 Auto Exposure Bracketing P 64 Focus area P 47 Flexible Program P 56 ISO200 01 01 2004 12 00 AM Quality AF area mode Function lock Sharpness Tone Color Recording icon when recording Color space when AdobeRGB is set Media Press the FUNC button to switch between functions Date Time Photography mode Sensitivity Battery charge indicator Number of available shots White balance Recorded pixels Film simulation Dynamic range Function reset During shooting h Photographed image display For checking Histogram P 103 Standard chart display P 103 Record Erase 14 15 Viewfinder display The viewfinder will be dark without battery power but brightens after installation of fresh batteries This is not a malfunction The LCD panel in the upper part of the viewfinder focus area and On Demand Grid Lines will become paler at high temperatures and will become darker and respond a little more slowly at low temperatures However it will operate normally again at normal temperat
136. of the memory card by the user or third party h Save your important data to another media i e MO disk CD R hard disk etc Handling Media all types h When inserting the media into the camera hold the media straight as you push it in h Never remove the media or turn the camera off during data recording or erasing media formatting as this could be damaged to the media h Do not bend drop or otherwise subject the media to strong force or shocks h Do not use or store these media in places with affected by strong static electricity or electrical noise h Do not use or store media in hot humid places or in places where they are exposed to corrosive substances Handling xD Picture Card h When storing xD Picture Cards make sure that they are kept out of the reach of children An xD Picture Card could be swallowed cause suffocation If a child swallows an xD Picture Card seek medical attention or call emergency number right away h Do not expose an xD Picture Card to shock Do not apply pressure and avoid bending h Do not use the xD Picture Card in a hot or humid place h Clean the xD Picture Card with a soft dry piece of cloth when dirty h When carrying or storing an xD Picture Card keep it in the special protective case h The xD Picture Card will work well for long time but will sooner or later lose its ability to store and play back images or movies If this happens replace it with a new xD Picture Card h The use o
137. ographed on other cameras 137 136 I cannot format the xD Picture Card or CF Microdrive I cannot erase all the frames Nothing happens when I use the camera switches and dials No image appears on the color LCD monitor when I press the PLAY button There is no image on the TV screen Film simulation mode cannot be selected Can t print with PictBridge The camera was connected to PC when the USB mode was set to Use a new media Remove the frame protection i Remove the power supply the batteries and then reload them and try again i Fit new batteries Insert a media that contains some photography data i Connect the camera and TV correctly i Set the TV input to VIDEO Set D RANGE to WIDE and select the sRGB color space Select in USB mode in the SET UP menu Perform steps 1 to 3 to remove the camera from PC h Windows 1 The New Hardware Found wizard or Scanner and Camera wizard appears If the wizard does not appear proceed to step 3 2 Click the Cancel button 3 Disconnect the camera from the PC h Macintosh 1 The window for locating the driver appears If the window does not appear proceed to step 3 2 Click the Cancel button 3 Disconnect the camera from the Macintosh Troubleshooting Possible causes Solutions The media is damaged The frame is protected i Camera malfunction i The batteries
138. onnected to a personal computer The shape of the AC power adapter the plug and socket outlet depend on the country h Fujifilm Rechargeable Battery 2HR 3UF The 2HR 3UF includes 2 pieces of high capacity AA size Nickel Metal Hydride Ni MH batteries h Fujifilm Battery Charger with Battery BK NH2 With Euro type or UK type plug The BK NH2 includes the quick battery charger BCH NH2 and 2 Ni MH batteries The BCH NH2 can charge 2 Ni MH batteries in approximately 120 minutes Up to 4 Ni MH batteries can be charged simultaneously 124 125 Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly eBe sure to read this information in conjunction with Safety Notes P 141 to ensure that you use your camera correctly Places to Avoid Do not store or use the camera in the following types of locations h In the rain or in very humid dirty or dusty places h In direct sunlight or in places subject to extreme temperature rises such as in a closed car in summer h Extremely cold places h Places subject to strong vibration h Places affected by smoke or steam h Places subject to strong magnetic fields such as near motors transformers or magnets h In contact with chemicals such as pesticides or next to rubber or vinyl products for long periods of time Notes on Immersion in Water or Sand The FinePix S3 Pro is particularly adversely affected by water and sand When you are at the beach or close to water ensure that the camera is not expo
139. or high speed file transfer P 115 To connect via an IEEE 1394 port check that the interface is OHCI compliant and then refer to the table below to check whether it is supported by your operating system DSC Mass storage device mode For information on taking pictures using IEEE 1394 refer to the Hyper Utility Software HS V2 Ver 3 0 or later Quick Start Guide IEEE 1394 photography function 2 1 3 4 5 1Insert a media with images into the camera 2Turn the camera on and press the MENU OK button 3Select in USB MODE or 1394 MODE in the SET UP menu P 101 and then turn the camera off Use the AC Power Adapter AC 5VX sold separately for the connection P 113 If shutting off power supply during communication the files on the media may be damaged If inserting an xD Picture Card and a CF Microdrive into the camera at the same time images will b
140. or multiple exposure shooting can only be changed from the function menu At this point the last settings specified apply Compensation value p MULTIPLE EXPOSURE RELEASE MODES ISO200 09 23 2004 10 00 AM 54 55 Advanced Photography 3 METERING SYSTEMS Normally the Matrix metering system will provide the optimum exposure for your shot However you can choose from 3 metering modes for shots where you want to select a different exposure level AE lock or exposure compensation or for particular scenes such as backlit shots or shots with very strong contrast Turn the Metering system selector dial to desired metering system The icon for the selected metering system appears in the viewfinder The camera sets the optimum exposure based on data the maximum brightness and brightness contrast measured independently for 10 segments in the photography screen With D or G type Nikkor lenses 10 segment 3 D matrix metering is used factoring in the distance to the subject as well as the maximum brightness and brightness contrast to ensure even more accurate metering l Matrix 10 segment metering Center weighted metering determines the exposure value based primarily on a 12 mm circle in the center of the viewfinder k Center weighted metering Spot metering determines the exposure value by concentrating metering on the equivalent of a 4 mm diameter area in the viewfinder approx 2 of the entire frame The
141. ote that no image is recorded unless a media is loaded FORMAT OK Erases all files 106 MEDIA xD Picture Card CF Microdrive Sets the media to be used when an xD Picture Card and CF Microdrive are loaded in the camera Gray scale Color bar Brightness warning How to display the SET UP menu P 101 104 105 Settings 5 SET UP SETTING THE CUSTOM WB COLOR SPACES Use this function to set the correct white balance for a light source You can also use this function to achieve a desired special effect Press the F1 custom WB 1 button or the F4 custom WB 2 button to select the custom white balance you want to set 1 2 WB CUS 2 Custom WB 1 Custom WB 2 Turn the focus mode selector switch to M Manual focus and set the focus manually 3 4 Set the exposure mode to P S or A The camera s auto focus function may be unable to focus on a subject such as a white sheet of paper which will prevent the shutter from operating While a custom white balance can also be measured in M mode the image may be extremely overexposed or underexposed so that the optimum measurement is not taken Hold up a page of white paper or a similar object under the target light source so that the paper fills the viewfinder screen Then press the shutter button to set the custom white balance h Range of custom WB settings Color t
142. our finger or fingernail while sliding the knob CSM 14 The illuminator can be set to come on when any button is pressed P 112 Pressing the shutter button down halfway temporarily turns display panel illumination off 0 1 0 2 1 2 1 3 4 5 0 1 0 2 2 1Turn the camera on 2Press the MENU OK button to display the SET UP screen 1The SET UP screen appears Press d or c to move to option 4 and then press a or b to select 2Press c to select ENGLISH FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ESPA OL ITALIANO or Press c to cycle through the language settings The screens in this manual are shown in English See P 102 for more information on the SET UP menu 30 31 Basic Photography 2 xReleas
143. perture 2 Lock the aperture ring If you turn the camera on without first selecting the minimum aperture the aperture setting with the largest number flashes on the top display panel and in the viewfinder and the shutter will not operate Removing the lens Push and hold the lens release button then turn the lens clockwise While the lens is removed 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 and viewfinder screen You can also use the Nikon BF 1A Body Cap Lens compatibility Use a CPU lens except IX Nikkor with this camera D or G type AF lenses give you access to all available functions P 17 1 Spot metering area can be shifted with focus area selector P 54 with CPU Nikkor lens 2 IX Nikkor lenses cannot be attached 3 This camera is compatible with the Vibration Reduction function of the VR Nikkor lens 4 The camera s exposure metering and flash control system do not work properly when shifting and or tilting the lens or when using an aperture other than the maximum aperture 5 Without shifting and or tilting the lens 6 Compatible with AF S and AF I Nikkor except AF S 17 35 mm f 2 8D IF ED AF S 28 70 mm f 2 8D IF ED AF S 12 24mm f 4G AF S DX ED 17 55mm f 2 8G AF S DX ED 18 70mm f 3 5 4 5G AF S ED 24 85mm f 3 5 4 5G and AF S VR ED 24 120mm f 3 5 5 6G 7 With maxi
144. pleted Pressing the BACK button cancels those settings Total number of prints 4 1Press d or c to display the frame file for which you want to specify DPOF settings 2Press a or b to set a value up to 99 as the number of copies of the frame file to be printed For frames files that you do not want printed set the number of prints to 0 zero To specify more DPOF settings repeat steps 1 and 2 Prints of up to 999 image frames files can be ordered on the same media DPOF settings cannot be specified for CCD RAW Setting for that frame Total number of prints Pressing the BACK button while choosing settings will cancel all current settings If there were previous DPOF settings only the modifications are cancelled 0 1 0 2 Canceling a frame To cancel the DPOF setting for a frame file you have specified cancel frame perform steps 1 to 3 and then 1Press d or c to select the frame file with the DPOF setting you want to cancel 2Set the number of prints to 0 zero To cancel the DPOF setting for another frame file repea
145. posure mode P S A M Shutter speed Aperture Flash control mode Synchronized shutter speed 1 180 sec See P 69 for details Automatically set by the camera Any aperture D 3D Multi BL Standard D TTL 0 2 0 1 0 3 Photography sensitivity ISO and aperture setting 100 160 200 400 800 1600 1 4 1 8 2 2 8 4 5 6 Metering range 2 8 5 m 6 6 27 9 ft 2 2 5 2 8 4 5 6 8 1 4 6 m 4 6 19 7 ft 2 8 3 5 4 5 6 8 11 1 4 2 m 3 3 13 8 ft 4 5 5 6 8 11 16 0 7 3 m 2 3 9 8 ft 5 6 7 1 8 11 16 22 0 6 2 1 m 2 0 6 9 ft 8 10 11 16 22 32 0 6 1 5 m 2 0 4 9 ft 11 14 16 22 32 0 6 1 1 m 2 0 3 6 ft 16 20 22 32 0 6 0 8 m 2 0 2 6 ft The minimum effective range for flash control using the built in flash is 0 6 meters 72 73 Advanced Photography 3 FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Flash exposure compensation lets you intentionally change the correct exposure computed by the flash and the camera For example you can highlight the main subject by increasing the flash output or prevent the main subject from becoming too bright by decreasing the flash output 1 1Hold down the n button 2Turn the Main command dial to set the amount of compensation The f icon appears on the top display panel and on the viewfinder Compensation range 3 EV to 1 EV in 1 2 EV increments Compensation guide S
146. press a b d or c to move around To return to zoom mode press the PLAY button again Histogram Pressing this button displays the histogram The display changes in a cycle from MASTER R G B each time the button is pressed See P 85 for more information on histograms MIN MASTER MAX Histogram Brightness warning and standard chart The display switches between the brightness warning indicator and the standard chart each time you press the button Use these features to check the brightness and color tones in the image SET UP menu options 1 2 Settings Display Factory default Explanation page IMAGE DISP OFF ON PREVIEW OFF Specifies whether the preview images the photographed image is displayed after taking a picture 103 CUSTOM WB SET Use this setting to specify an the correct white balance setting for a light source 104 COLOR SPACES sRGB AdobeRGB sRGB Sets the color space to sRGB or Adobe RGB 1998 105 D RANGE WIDE STANDARD WIDE Specifies whether the standard dynamic range 100 or an extended dynamic range 400 is used 105 AUTO ROTATE ON OFF ON Specifies whether the camera automatically detects shots taken in the vertical position 106 TEST SHOOTING NO CARD ON OFF ON Select ON in this setting to release the shutter even when no media is loaded in the camera N
147. pter AC 5VX sold separately to your camera Use a media that was formatted on the camera Set the Power switch to ON 3 0 1 0 3 3 0 2 CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER 1 OFF Quit all applications FinePixViewer etc that are using the camera Check that the access lamp is off no data is being exchanged with the computer 2 Perform the steps shown below before you turn the camera off This procedure differs depending on the operating system software or PC you are using In some cases the camera and computer may still be communicating even after the Copying message disappears from the computer screen Always check that the access lamp is off Disconnecting the camera 2Left click the Eject icon in the taskbar and select USB Disk 3The menu option shown below appears Click on this option 4The Safe To Remove Hardware message box appears Click the OK button or the close button Screen for Windows XP Screen for Windows XP Macintosh 3 1Turn the camera off 2Unplug the USB cable mini B or IEEE 1394 cable from the camera 0 1 0 2 Windows 98 98 SE USB No PC operation is needed Windows 98 SE IEEE 1394 Me 2000 Professional XP 1Right click the removable disk icon in the My Computer window and select Eject This step is only required in Windows Me Continued 11
148. rces such as a gas burner flame are strongly blue The color of the light for these temperatures is expressed as a color temperature K Kelvin The light of the sun at midday in a completely clear sky is taken to be 5500K EV A number that denotes Exposure Value The EV is determined by the brightness of the subject and sensitivity speed of the film or CCD The number is larger for bright subjects and smaller for dark subjects As the brightness of the subject changes a digital camera maintains the amount of light hitting the CCD at a constant level by adjusting the aperture and shutter speed When the amount of light striking the CCD doubles the EV increases by 1 Likewise when the light is halved the EV decreases by 1 JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group A file format used for compressing and saving color images The higher the compression rate the greater the loss of quality in the decompressed restored image White Balance Whatever the kind of the light the human eye adapts to it so that a white object still looks white On the other hand devices such as digital cameras see a white subject as white by first adjusting the color balance to suit the color of the ambient light around the subject This adjustment is called matching the white balance Exif Print Format is a newly revised digital camera file format that contains a variety of shooting information for optimal printing 142 CAUTION Do not use this camera in loc
149. re focus and shoot h When the subject is too dark or too bright one of the following warning indications will appear in the top display panel or viewfinder Electronic analog exposure display will also indicate the amount of under or overexposure i Select smaller aperture larger f number If the warning indication still remains on use an ND filter i Select larger aperture smaller f number If the warning indication still remains on use the flash 60 61 Advanced Photography 3 Electronic analog exposure display The electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder indicates the difference between the selected exposure shutter speed and aperture and the correct exposure Not available with long time exposure The electronic analog exposure display blinks when the subject brightness is beyond the camera s exposure range The following examples show electronic analog exposure display indications Correct exposure 1 2 EV Over 3 EV 3 Compose picture focus and shoot If you are not using a Nikkor lens with a built in CPU you can take pictures by using the aperture ring on the lens to set the aperture However you cannot use the camera s exposure meter also appears on the top display panel and in the viewfinder M MANUAL EXPOSURE MODES In this mode the photographer is free to set any shutter speed 1 4000 sec to 30 sec or or aperture setting narrowest aperture to
150. re that you use your FinePix S3 Pro camera correctly read these Safety Notes and your Owner s Manual carefully beforehand h After reading these Safety Notes store them in a safe place About the Icons The icons shown below are used in this document to indicate the severity of the injury or damage that can result if the information indicated by the icon is ignored and the product is used incorrectly as a result WARNING This icon indicates that death or serious injury can result if the information is ignored CAUTION This icon indicates that personal injury or material damage can result if the information is ignored The icons shown below are used to indicate the nature of the information which is to be observed Triangular icons tell you that this information requires attention important Circular icons with a diagonal bar tell you that the action indicated is prohibited Prohibited Filled circles with an exclamation mark tell you an action that must be performed Required If a problem arises turn the camera off remove the batteries 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 h Contact your FUJIFILM dealer Do not allow water or foreign objects to enter the camera If water or foreign objects get inside the camera turn the camera of
151. rea is automatically illuminated but you can change the settings so that the illumination is disabled or is no longer dependent on the subject brightness P 111 CSM 4 Normally you can only select a focus area by pressing the arrow on the 4 direction button that points towards that focus area However you can set camera operation so that when the right hand focus area is selected pressing c on the 4 direction button selects the left hand focus area This means you can switch between focus areas on opposite sides without having to press different sides of the 4 direction button P 111 MANUAL FOCUS FOCUS SETTINGS Use Manual focus in situations where autofocus may not work as expected P 39 or a lens other than an AF Nikkor lens P 20 is attached Focus aid 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 h When using a lens with the A M select function set the switch ring to M to focus manually If M A autofocus with manual priority is available with your lens Manual focus is possible either with the switch ring set to M or M A See the instruction manual of your lens for details This allows you to check the focus of your shot using the focus indicator in the viewfinder You can use Focus Aid when the lens mounted has an f stop setting brighter than f 5 6 1Position the selected foc
152. rity AF mode metering is always performed for the focus area in the center of the shot When you are using a telephoto lens or the subject is dark the closest focus area may not be selected CSM 7 8 The focus mode determines whether Closest subject Priority AF is ON or OFF The default settings are ON in S Single AF servo mode and OFF in C Continuous AF servo mode You can change these settings using the custom settings P 111 1 FUNC RESET AF LOCK OFF Press the FUNC button to display this screen 2 Single Area AF Dynamic AF Select Single area AF or Dynamic AF The displays shown in the viewfinder and on the top display panel are shown below Focus area Single area AF Dynamic AF Closest subject Priority AF OFF Dynamic AF Closest subject Priority AF ON Top display panel viewfinder display Then specify the focus area End of settings SELECTING THE FOCUS MODE FOCUS SETTINGS AF C AF S MF Use the focus mode selector switch to select the focus mode Focus modes AF S S Single AF servo AF C C Continuous AF servo MF M Manual focus Features Focus priority mode The shutter will only release if the focus indicator is displayed Excludes predictive motion focusing Release priority mode The shutter will release even if the focus indicator is not displayed Allows you to release the shutter at any tim
153. s the D RANGE Dynamic range setting in SET UP ISO200 09 23 2004 10 00 AM Press the FUNC button to switch between functions Color Tone Sharpness Dynamic range h If you want to view or print the image data directly do not select ORG TONE Use the procedure below to set the contrast when images are shot h Factory default setting STD h If you want to view or print the image data directly do not select OFF SHARPNESS Use this setting to soften or sharpen the outlines in an image and to adjust the quality of the photographed image h Factory default setting STD DYNAMIC RANGE Sets the dynamic range used for photographed images h Factory default setting AUTO Display Name Description AUTO The camera automatically varies the dynamic range between 100 and 400 according to the scene being shot before taking the picture This mode suppresses white flaring and black patches in scenes with high contrast while also enabling you to achieve good levels of contrast in pictures taken indoors or in cloudy weather where a wide dynamic range is not needed WIDE 1 Takes the picture with the dynamic range set to 230 regardless of the scene being shot WIDE 2 Takes the picture with the dynamic range set to 400 regardless of the scene being shot Display Name Description STD STANDARD This setting sets the contrast for photographed images to the standard level HARD Th
154. sed to water or sand Take care also not to place the camera on a wet surface Water or sand inside the camera can cause faults that may be irreparable Notes on Condensation If the camera is carried suddenly from a cold location into a warm place water droplets condensation may form on the inside of the camera or on the lens When this occurs switch the camera off and wait an hour before using the camera Condensation may also form on the media In this event remove the media and wait a short time before using it again When the Camera is Unused for Long Periods If you do not intend to use the camera for a long period of time remove the battery and the media card before storing the camera Cleaning Your Camera h Use a blower brush to brush away any dust on the lens LCD monitor surface viewfinder or external AF sensor and then gently wipe the camera with a soft dry cloth If any soiling remains apply a small amount of lens cleaning liquid to a piece of FUJIFILM lens cleaning paper and wipe gently h Do not scratch hard objects against the lens LCD monitor screen or viewfinder as these surfaces are easily damaged h Clean the body of the camera with a soft dry cloth Do not use volatile substances such as thinners benzine or insecticide as these may react with camera body and cause deformation or remove the coating h This camera is equipped with a CCD photosensitive element This CCD is located behind the shutter screen If
155. ses for information on using the camera parts or features 10 11 Camera parts and features Flash pop up button P 70 Focus mode selector switch P 46 Battery holder release catch Lens release button Strap mount Flash P 70 USB socket mini B Battery holder IEEE 1394 socket VIDEO OUT Video output socket DC IN 5V power input socket Terminal cover Digital terminal cover Remote release socket 10 pin terminal P 62 Remote release socket cap Tripod mount Slot cover unlock button Main command dial P 33 Access lamp P 116 4 direction button lock switch MENU OK button BACK button xD Picture Card slot CF Microdrive eject button CF Microdrive slot Slot cover 4 direction button AE L AF L button Metering system selector dial PLAY button P 43 FUNC button P 76 84 F1 button F2 button F3 button F4 button LCD monitor P 12 Rear display panel P 14 Synchro mode button P 68 Auto Exposure Bracketing button P 64 Diopter adjustment knob Rubber eyecup Viewfinder 12 13 Top display panel Rear display panel LCD monitor The LCD used in the top display panel will turn dark at high temperatures and will respond a little more slowly at low temperatures However it will operate normally again at normal temperatures There may be some unevenness in the brightness at the bottom of the LCD monitor This is due t
156. shlight Use the Discharging rechargeable batteries function provided in the camera to discharge the batteries h Ni MH batteries have a limited service life If a battery can only be used for a short time even after repeated discharge charge cycles it may have reached the end of its service life Notes on the Batteries 128 If this does not remove the soiling repeat steps 3 to 5 with a new Sensor swab or contact an authorized FUJIFILM dealer Always use this procedure to clean the CCD Never clean the CCD in bulb photography mode A current runs through the CCD in bulb photography mode and cleaning could cause damage Do not use the swab when it is dry or not moistened with cleaning fluid When you turn the camera off the mirror drops down and the shutter closes at the same time Take care to ensure that your fingers are not caught inside the camera Ensure that you have the cleaning equipment ready h Cleaning swabs Sensor Swab Photographic Solutions Inc For information on suppliers outside Japan visit the web site listed below http www photosol com swabproduct htm h Cleaning fluid Anhydrous ethanol EE Cleaner Olympus 3 Moisten the bottom 5 mm 0 2 in of the Sensor swab evenly with cleaning fluid 4 Slowly and gently wipe one side of the swab just once across the full width of the CCD from left to right 5 Then wipe the other side of the Sensor swab across the full width of th
157. speed of 1 180 sec or slower h The operating range of shooting sensitivities in D TTL mode is ISO 100 1600 h With the SB 26 SB 25 and SB 24 the setting on the flash unit takes priority in Rear Synchro mode Note that this does not apply when Red eye reduction or Red eye Reduction Slow Synchro mode is selected on the camera h If you set the camera s synchro mode to Red eye Reduction or Red eye Reduction Slow Synchro and then use a Nikon external flash unit that has its own red eye reduction function the red eye reduction lamp on the external flash unit fires h Even when the optional flash with the AF assist illuminator is attached AF assist illuminator does not emit light unless the conditions for AF assist illumination are met h With SK 6 and SB 24 are attached AF assist illuminators of the camera body and the flash do not emit light h When the exposure mode is P Multi Programmed Auto the widest aperture that can be automatically set by the camera is governed by the ISO setting used as shown in the table below NIKON FLASH UNITS THAT CAN BE USED FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY The Nikon flash models listed in the table below can be used with this camera In the table 1 indicates D or G type Nikkor lenses except IX Nikkor 2 indicates CPU Nikkor lens other than D or G type except AF Nikkor for F3AF and 3 indicates non CPU Nikkor lenses ISO setting Maximum aperture optional flash 4 4 8 5 6 100 4 8
158. sure bracketing is used 0 OFF default 1 ON ON DEMAND GRID LINES DISPLAY If you display the On Demand Grid Lines you can use the intersections of the horizontal and vertical lines to position your main subject in the shot or align one of the horizontal lines with the horizon This allows you to compose the desired shot while monitoring the subject s size and the balance 0 AUTO default 1 OFF 2 ON ILLUMINATION FOR FOCUS AREA Specifies the illumination used for the focus area in the viewfinder 0 NORMAL default 1 ENABLES ROTATION FOCUS AREA SELECTION Selecting cyclic focus area selection allows you to select the opposite focus area without changing which part of the 4 direction button you have to press 0 DISABLED default 1 ACTIVATED AE LOCK Set this parameter to 1 to apply the AE lock when the shutter button is pressed half way 0 DISABLED default 1 ACTIVATED LONG EXP BULB AT MANUAL MODE Select 1 to take bulb shots in the M exposure mode 0 ENABLED default 1 DISABLED CLOSEST SUBJECT PRIORITY DYNAMIC AF AT AF S MODE If you select 1 Closest subject Priority Dynamic AF is not used in AF S mode 0 DISABLED default 1 ENABLED CLOSEST SUBJECT PRIORITY DYNAMIC AF AT AF C MODE If you select 1 Closest subject Priority Dynamic AF is used in AF C mode 0 AE AF LOCK default 1 AE LOCK ONLY 2 AF LOCK ONLY 3 AE REMAINS LOCKED 4 AF OPERATION
159. t P 70 Exposure compensation value Flash exposure compensation value P 63 73 Shutter speed Aperture Focus area P 47 Metering system P 54 Multiple exposure P 52 AE L Auto exposure lock indicator P 41 Exposure compensation P 63 Flash exposure compensation P 73 Exposure mode P 56 62 Electronic analog exposure display Exposure compensation value display P 63 Viewfinder information display On Demand Grid Lines P 111 Focus area Spot metering area P 54 Rear display panel Camera parts and features During playback 100 0009 100 0009 125 F5 6 ISO200 D AUTO C STD T STD S STD 100 0009 01 01 2004 12 00 AM WB AUTO NORMAL 6M F STD Media Press the FUNC button to switch between functions Playback mode Frame number Multi frame playback Protection Shutter speed Aperture Sensitivity Recorded pixels White balance Date Time Erase Histogram Sharpness Tone Color Quality Battery charge indicator Color space only AdobeRGB shown Film simulation Dynamic range 16 17 Getting Ready 1 1 Fastener A Fastener B 2 3 Pass one end of the strap through the strap mount on the camera body Pass the end of the strap through the fastener A and B as shown in the figure Adjust the strap length Use the same procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other strap mount Check tha
160. t is outside the focus area either move the focus area or take the picture using the AF Lock function P 40 1 Set the focus mode selector switch to S Single AF Servo 2 1Press the FUNC button to display the AF setting on the rear display panel 2Press the F1 button to select 7 Single area AF Make sure to turn the focus mode selector switch until it clicks into position 3 1Unlock the 4 direction button 2Press d c a or b to position the focusing area in the center 4 Lock the 4 direction button to prevent accidental improper use 5 Hold down the release mode switch unlock button and set the release mode switch to Single frame The selected focus area indicator appears on the top display panel in the viewfinder display and on the viewfinder screen P 47 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 2 Continued 36 37 Basic Photography 2 TAKING PICTURES P Auto Multi Program 10 Press the shutter button down halfway to focus the shot The focus indicator appears in the viewfinder display If the focus indicator is flashing the camera cannot focus and the shutter will not release When you are not using the shutter button for vertical shooting engage the lock lever for vertical shooting to prevent the shutter button from being pressed by mistake Auto Power Off cannot be cancelled using the shutter button for v
161. t steps 1 and 2 Press the MENU OK button to complete the settings 0 1 0 2 0 3 When you have finished the procedure lock the 4 direction button to prevent accidental improper use 6 u DPOF SET FRAME PLAYBACK MENU 96 96 97 Advanced Features Playback 4 2 1Press d or c to select u DPOF Press a or b to select RESET ALL 2Press the MENU OK button 3 A message appears To reset all the DPOF settings press the MENU OK button 0 1 0 2 1Press the PLAY button to select Playback mode 2Unlock the 4 direction button 3Press the MENU OK button to display the menu screen 1 0 1 0 2 0 3 When you have finished the procedure lock the 4 direction button to prevent accidental improper use 4 When you have finished the procedure lock the 4 direction button to prevent accidental improper use 4 1Press the PLAY button to select Playback mode 2Unlock the 4 direction button 3Press the MENU OK button to display the menu screen 1 0 1 0 2 0 3 Press
162. t the strap is pulled tight after it is attached MOUNTING THE CAMERA LENS 1 2 Check the lens type Set the Power switch to OFF to turn the camera off CPU contacts of CPU lens The lens is fitted with CPU signal contacts CPU Nikkor lens other than G type with aperture ring G type Nikkor lens without aperture ring 3 Position lens in the camera s bayonet mount so that the mounting indexes on lens and camera body are aligned then twist lens counterclockwise until it locks into place Always change the lens in an area free of dirt and dust When attaching the lens take care not to press the lens release button When the lens is not attached or when a non CPU Nikkor lens is attached and the power switch is turned on blinks in the top display panel and viewfinder and the shutter cannot be released See P 20 for a non CPU lens Take care not to mount the lens when it is at an angle to the camera as this can damage the lens mount on the camera See Lens compatibility P 19 for details ATTACHING THE STRAP 1 Getting Ready Continued Using the cable holder Feed the cables through the cable holder Attach the cable holder to the strap mount Cable holder IEEE 1394 DC IN 5V Strap mount 18 19 Getting Ready 1 MOUNTING THE CAMERA LENS Using CPU Nikkor lenses other than G type lenses 1 Set the aperture ring to the minimum a
163. th JIS B locking screw Always fit the terminal cap when the sync terminal is not being used h In D TTL mode if you use the TTL Sync Extension Cord SC 17 to operate the flash remotely from the camera you may not obtain the correct exposure in D TTL modes other than standard D TTL flash control If this happens switch to standard D TTL flash control You should also take a test shot beforehand h Do not fit attachments such as a diffuser panel other than the built in panel to the front of the flash in D TTL mode This causes errors in the camera s internal calculations and may result in the image being incorrectly exposed h TTL multi flash photography is not possible in D TTL mode If an aperture that is wider than the controlled aperture is still too dark the aperture is determined by widest aperture on the mounted lens Flash attachments made by manufacturers other than Nikon Use only Nikon flash models Other units may damage the FinePix S3 Pro camera s electrical circuit due to incompatible voltage requirements not compatible with 40V or higher electric contact alignment or switch phase Notes on using Nikon flash units h Refer to the instructions supplied with the flash unit for details If the instructions provided with a D TTL capable Nikon flash unit sold separately include a camera model chart read the section on digital SLR cameras h The synchronized shutter speed when a flash is used is a slow
164. the Distance Information added to the D 3D Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash can be performed with a combination of the FinePix S3 Pro camera and CPU Nikkor lens other than D G type D Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash Can be used with any type of Nikkor lens In Standard D TTL Flash automatic flash output level compensation is not available This means that even though the main subject is correctly exposed the background may not be Standard D TTL Flash is useful when you want to highlight the main subject or perform flash exposure compensation Standard D TTL Flash D 3D Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash together with D Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash is called Automatic Balanced Fill Flash with TTL Multi Sensor FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Some flash settings can be set directly Other settings are Synchro mode the flash timing and shutter speed Flash exposure compensation flash brightness adjustment The basic settings for flash photography are explained on P 67 to P 73 If necessary refer also to NIKON FLASH UNITS THAT CAN BE USED P 74 Flash control mode the system for measuring and adjusting the flash brightness Flash control range the effective range of the flash SETTINGS FOR FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY The built in flash for FinePix S3 Pro camera covers the field of view of a 20 mm lens It has a guide number of 12 ISO 100 m and is controlled using the dedicated TTL mode D TTL mode that controls the
165. the battery to leak fluid overheat or burst When discarding or storing batteries cover the battery terminals with insulation tape h Contact with other metallic objects or batteries could cause the batteries to ignite or burst Keep xD Picture Cards out of the reach of small children Because xD Picture Cards are small they can be swallowed by children Be sure to store xD Picture Cards out of the reach of small children If a child swallows an xD Picture Card seek medical attention or call emergency number WARNING Safety Notes Printed in Japan FGS 406110 FG Printed on recycled paper 26 30 Nishiazabu 2 chome Minato ku Tokyo 106 8620 Japan http home fujifilm com products digital
166. ting CCD RAW images Because CCD RAW images are not processed in the camera the bundled software or the optional Hyper Utility Software HS V2 P 123 must be used to process the images on a PC h To shoot CCD RAW images set the quality to HIGH The image size setting automatically changes to RAW and cannot be changed When you display a CCD RAW image the frame number is highlighted RECORDED PIXELS Sets the size of the photographed image h Factory default setting 3024 2016 h You cannot set the image size when the quality is set to HIGH Guide to printed image sizes Display Name Description NORMAL Allows you to record the largest number of images FINE Records images in high quality bettered only by the High setting This mode allows you to record more images than the High setting HIGH CCD RAW P 140 No image processing is performed on the camera Select this setting when you want to process the image on a PC Display Name Description 1M Sets the image size to 1440 960 pixels approx 1 38 megapixels You can record the largest number of images in this mode 3M Sets the image size to 2304 1536 pixels approx 3 54 megapixels 6M Sets the image size to 3024 2016 pixels approx 6 10 megapixels 12M Sets the image size to 4256 2848 pixels approx 12 10 megapixels You can record the fewest images in this mode Name Description 1M Printi
167. to Power Off cannot be cancelled using the shutter button for vertical shooting 1No icon Batteries charged 3Lit Lights when there is no remaining battery charge and the camera shutdown procedure has been completed The batteries must be replaced 1There is ample charge in the batteries 2The batteries are flat Have replacement batteries ready 3The batteries are fully depleted You must replace the batteries 2Blinking No remaining battery charge Camera shutting down If you turn the camera on again after the icon in 3 has been displayed the icon in 1 may reappear but there is actually no charge left in the batteries and they must be replaced ISO200 09 23 2004 10 00 AM 3 Blinking Lit Lit 1 2 Top display panel Rear display panel When storing CF Microdrives always use the special protective case 26 27 Getting Ready 1 1 1Unlock the 4 direction button 2Press the MENU OK button
168. trolled by the camera This can be useful when intentionally achieving under or overexposure Use Center weighted or Spot metering Exposure compensation can be performed in any exposure mode However in M exposure mode only the electronic analog exposure display changes selected shutter speed and aperture do not change 1 2 Set exposure compensation by rotating the Main command dial while pressing the b button until the desired compensation value appears 3 EV to 3 EV in 1 2 EV steps h When the exposure compensation is set d appears on the top display panel and viewfinder The Electronic analog exposure display also appears in the viewfinder The compensation value can be checked by pressing the b button h Electronic analog exposure display indicates the exposure compensation value and 0 blinks h Normally you should compensate exposure to the side when the background is brighter than your main subject or to the side when the background is darker h See P 73 for information on using flash exposure compensation to adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash Compose picture focus and shoot h To cancel exposure compensation set the compensation amount to 0 0 or perform a Two Button Reset P 109 Turning the camera off does not cancel exposure compensation 0 5 EV compensation lt Electronic analog exposure display gt 2 EV compensation 0 1 0 2
169. ttached blinking blinking Focus manually Autofocus is not possible blinking i In P mode use ND filter If the warning indication remains after performing above remedies in S or A mode use ND filter as well i In S mode select faster shutter speed i In A mode select smaller aperture larger f number Overexposure warning subject is too bright lit lit i In P mode use flash If the warning indication remains after performing above remedies in S or A mode use flash as well i In S mode select slower shutter speed i In A mode select larger aperture smaller f number Underexposure warning subject is too dark lit lit When the subject is too bright use ND filter and when the subject is too dark use flash The electronic analog exposure display remains blinking when the flash is used Subject brightness is beyond camera s exposure range Electronic analog exposure display blinking Release the shutter as it is to take a flash picture Shutter speed automatically shifts to 1 180 sec Shutter speed faster than sync speed is selected in S or M mode Shutter speed indication blinking lit Cancel the or select M mode Shutter speed is set to in S mode blinking Shoot again after confirming focus distance aperture or flash shooting distance ra
170. ures The LCD panel in the viewfinder display where the icons and numbers are displayed will turn dark at high temperatures and will respond a little more slowly at low temperatures However it will operate normally again at normal temperatures About Advanced Focusing Screen Display The new Advanced Focusing Screen Display of the FinePix S3 Pro employs the convenient Vari Brite Focus Area display system it enables clear display of the focus brackets at the selected focus area in the viewfinder for easy identification When the finder image is bright the focus brackets are displayed in black and when the finder image is dark the focus brackets are momentarily illuminated in red The selected focus area can be identified easily in both bright and dark conditions with this function Also the new Advanced Focusing Screen Display allows the superimposition of On Demand Grid Lines The grid lines can be displayed by using Custom Setting Menu 2 P 111 These grids assist you in composing the frame in taking landscape pictures or in shifting tilting PC Nikkor lenses Due to characteristics of the LCD used in the Vari Brite Focus Area display system a thin line outside the selected focus area may also be displayed or the entire viewfinder may be illuminated in red under certain conditions These are not malfunctions 12mm dia reference circle for center weighted metering area P 54 Focus indicator P 36 Flash ready ligh
171. us area over the object on which you want to focus 2Turn the focusing ring on the lens Press the shutter button down halfway When the shot is in focus the focus indicator lights 0 1 0 2 1 2 Focus indicator To make focusing easier on this camera the range in which the focus indicator lights is set to a fixed size As a result the camera does not react to slight movements of the focusing ring thereby avoiding flickering in the focus indicator However this means that the focusing position at the wide angle setting is very slightly different from the focusing position at the telephoto setting so that the shot may not be optimally focused even when the focus indicator is lit In this situation you can focus precisely by positioning the focusing ring in the middle of the range in which the focus indicator lights 0 1 0 2 50 51 Advanced Photography 3 The release mode is normally set to Single frame Set the release mode to Continuous Shooting to take sequential shots of moving subjects or to take a series of shots using Auto Exposure Bracketing In this mode one shot is taken each time you press the shutter button Use this mode to take a single clearly defined shot in each frame If you take a number of single frame shots in rapid succession the number of available shots is highlighted in the same way as in continuous shooting Once this happens
172. utes and then seek medical assistance h If liquid crystal is swallowed Flush your mouth thoroughly with water Drink large quantities of water and induce vomiting Then seek medical assistance Notes on Electrical Interference If the camera is to be used in hospitals or aircrafts please note that this camera may cause interference to other equipment in the hospital or aircraft For details please check with the applicable regulations Handling Your Digital Camera This camera contains precision electronic components To ensure that images are recorded correctly do not subject the camera to impact or shock while an image is being recorded Trademark Information h and xD Picture Card are trademarks of Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd h IBM PC AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corp of the U S A h Macintosh Power Macintosh iMac PowerBook iBook and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries h Adobe Acrobat Reader is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated of the U S h Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft Windows Operating System The Designed for Microsoft Windows XP logo refers to the camera and the driver only h Other company or product names are tra
173. widest aperture This allows the photographer to determine the exposure to suit the conditions and the desired effect while watching the electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder CSM 6 To use the shutter speed for long exposures the custom settings must be modified P 111 While watching the electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder use the Main command dial to set the shutter speed 1 4000 sec to 30 sec or and the Sub command dial to set the aperture setting minimum aperture to maximum aperture h When the exposure compensation P 63 is set only the electronic analog exposure display changes selected shutter speed and aperture do not change 1 Set the Exposure mode dial to M 2 Images shot with long exposures 4 second or longer may appear coarse and may also be affected by noise such as white dots Bulb photography
174. witch to M To manually focus the image more sharply or to check the image you can view the image in black and white on the LCD monitor while adjusting the focus The live image is only displayed for 30 seconds Adjust the focus manually during this period Live images are displayed using the actual aperture setting Use this feature in M Manual focus mode The flash fires when the internal flash pops up or when an external flash is connected and the live image is displayed 2 In the SET UP screen select LIVE IMAGE and then press c In the confirmation screen press the MENU OK button 2 1 3 5 4 How to display the SET UP menu P 101 110 111 Settings 5
175. y CSM 3 Illumination for focus area Sets the automatic illumination setting for the focus area in the viewfinder P 111 P 111 P 111 P 111 P 111 CSM 4 Focus area selection Sets the focus area selection method CSM 7 Closest subject priority dynamic AF at S AF mode Closest subject priority dynamic AF settings CSM 8 Closest subject priority dynamic AF at C AF mode Sets the closest subject priority dynamic AF settings CSM 9 AE L AF L button Selects AE AF concurrent locking independent locking or maintained locking VIEWING THE IMAGES w PLAYBACK PLAYBACK MODE Navigation screen 46 47 Advanced Photography 3 SELECTING THE AF AREA MODE FOCUS SETTINGS You can change the focusing method used for automatic focusing when the focus mode selector switch is set to S or C 7 Single area AF i Focuses using the selected focus area i Useful for situations where you want to focus accurately on a more or less stationary subject 8 Dynamic AF i If the subject is outside the specified focus area another focus area is used for focusing i Useful for shots where it is difficult to accurately keep the subject in a given focus area such as when you are tracking a moving subject particularly one that moves in unpredictable ways Closest subject Priority AF i Focuses using the focus area containing the subject closest to the camera If spot metering is used in Closest subject Prio

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