Basic Movie Recording Thank you for your purchase of this product. This and Playback manual describes how to use your FUJIFILM X-A3 digital camera. Be sure that you have read and un- The Q (Quick Menu) Button derstood its contents before using the camera.
For Your Safety For Your Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions This video product should not be placed in a built-in instal- mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire should be read before the appliance is operated. lation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, •...
About the Icons or electric shock. Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. sonnel under the following conditions: The icons shown below are used in this document to indi- Do not allow water or foreign objects to enter the •...
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fi re or electric shock. Contact your poor circulation or reduced sensation, in which FUJIFILM dealer to request internal cleaning every case use of a tripod or similar precautions are two years. Please note that this service is not free recommended.
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AC Power Adapters (Available Separately) the battery in direct contact with hand warmers or other within the restrictions imposed by those copyright laws. Use only FUJIFILM AC power adapters designated for use heating devices. with this camera. Other adapters could damage the camera.
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Communications Commission of the U.S. Government. that some biological eff ects might occur, but such fi ndings have not been confi rmed by additional research. X-A3 has The exposure standard for wireless device employs a unit been tested and found to comply with IC radiation exposure of measurement known as the Specifi...
Thank you for your purchase of this product. For repair, inspection, and internal testing, con- Do not view the sun through the lens or camera viewfi nders. Failure to observe this tact your FUJIFILM dealer. precaution can cause permanent visual impairment.
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United States embargoes goods. • Use only as part of a wireless network. FUJIFILM does not accept liability for damages result- ing from unauthorized use. Do not use in applications requiring a high degree of reliability, for example in medical devices or other systems that may directly or indirectly impact human life.
About This Manual About This Manual Before using the camera, read this manual and the warnings in “For Your Safety” (P ii). For information on specifi c topics, consult the sources below. Table of Contents Table of Contents ....................P P xii xii Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ..........
Interchangeable lenses: Use a blower to remove dust, then gently wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Any remain- ing stains can be removed by wiping gently with a piece of FUJIFILM lens-cleaning paper to which a small amount of lens-cleaning fl uid has been applied. Replace the front and rear caps when the lens...
Table of Contents Table of Contents For Your Safety ..................ii First Steps First Steps IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .........ii Attaching the Strap ................ 12 Safety Notes ..................iii Attaching a Lens ................13 NOTICES ....................vi Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card ......14 Safety Notes ..................viii Compatible Memory Cards .............
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Table of Contents Basic Movie Recording and Playback Basic Movie Recording and Playback Focus Mode ..................55 The Focus Indicator ..............56 Recording Movies ................36 Autofocus Options (AF Mode) ..........57 Viewing Movies ................37 Focus-Point Selection ..............58 The Q (Quick Menu) Button The Q (Quick Menu) Button Single Point AF ................
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Table of Contents X FILM SIMULATION BKT ............88 Recording Pictures in RAW Format ......... 78 Creating JPEG Copies of RAW Pictures ........79 B SELF-TIMER ................88 Using a Mount Adapter ..............80 o INTERVAL TIMER SHOOTING ..........88 D WHITE BALANCE ..............
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Table of Contents Using the Menus: Playback Mode..........93 The Setup Menu ................98 Playback Menu Options .............. 93 Using the Setup Menu ..............98 r WIRELESS COMMUNICATION ........... 93 Setup Menu Options ..............99 j RAW CONVERSION ............... 93 F DATE/TIME ................
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Connections Connections Technical Notes Technical Notes Wireless Transfer Optional Accessories..............119 (FUJIFILM Camera Remote/FUJIFILM PC AutoSave) ..110 Accessories from FUJIFILM ............119 Wireless Connections: Smartphones ........110 Connecting the Camera to Other Devices ......122 Wireless Connections: Computers ........110 Caring for the Camera ..............123 Viewing Pictures on a Computer Storage and Use ................123...
Before You Begin Before You Begin Symbols and Conventions Symbols and Conventions The following symbols are used in this manual: Q This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. R Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. P Other pages in this manual on which related information may be found.
Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item. A A Shutter button ..........29 L L AF-assist illuminator ........87 V V Battery-chamber cover latch ......14 B B Main command dial ..........
Parts of the Camera d a (playback) button ........31 e e Indicator lamp ........... 5 f f t(movie recording) button ......36 g g MENU/OK button ....... see below X (control lock) button (press and hold) ............see below h h Selector ..........
Parts of the Camera The Main Command and Sub-Command Dials The Main Command and Sub-Command Dials The roles played by the main and sub-command dials vary as shown below. Mode Mode S (shutter- S (shutter- A (aperture- A (aperture- P (program AE) P (program AE) priority AE) priority AE)
Parts of the Camera The Indicator Lamp The Indicator Lamp The LCD Monitor The LCD Monitor The indicator lamp shows camera status as fol- The LCD monitor can be reversed for self-portraits lows: (P 70) or tilted for ease of viewing when framing pictures.
Parts of the Camera Camera Displays Camera Displays The following types of indicator may be displayed during shooting and playback. In the description that follows, all available indicators are shown for illustrative purposes; the indicators actually displayed vary with camera settings. ■...
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Parts of the Camera Focus check ............56 Dynamic range ..........88 Focus indicator ..........56 Depth-of-fi eld preview ........52 Control lock ............3 Manual focus indicator ........55 Date stamp .............104 Sound and fl ash indicator .........99 Focus mode ............55 Location data download status .......105 Histogram ............27 AF+MF indicator ..........85 Movie mode ............36...
Parts of the Camera ■ Playback 12/31/2050 10:00 AM 12/31/2050 10:00 AM 100-0001 100-0001 1/4000 1/4000 Date and time ...........22 Gift image ............31 Sensitivity ............71 Intelligent face detection indicator ....86 Photobook assist indicator ........82 Exposure compensation ........73 Red-eye removal indicator ........96 DPOF print indicator ........114 Aperture ..........
Lenses Lenses The camera can be used with lenses for the FUJIFILM X-mount and the other accessories listed from page 119. Parts of the Lens Parts of the Lens Removing the Caps Removing the Caps Remove the caps as shown. Attaching the Hood...
Lenses Lenses with Aperture Rings Lenses with Aperture Rings Lenses with O.I.S. Switches Lenses with O.I.S. Switches Aperture ring At settings other than A, you If the lens supports optical image stabilization can adjust aperture by rotating (O.I.S.), the image stabilization mode can be cho- the lens aperture ring (expo- sen in the camera menus.
Lenses Manual Focus Lenses Manual Focus Lenses The Depth-of-Field Indicator The Depth-of-Field Indicator Slide the focus ring to the front for The depth-of-fi eld indicator shows the approximate autofocus. depth of fi eld (the distance in front of and behind the focus point that appears to be in focus).
First Steps First Steps Attaching the Strap Attaching the Strap Attach the strap to the two strap eyelets as shown below. Q To avoid dropping the camera, be sure the strap is correctly secured.
Lenses and Other Optional Accessories Lenses and Other Optional Accessories Q Do not touch the camera’s internal parts. The camera can be used with lenses for the FUJIFILM Attach the lens. X-mount and the other accessories listed from page Place the lens on mount, keeping the marks 119.
Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card The camera has no internal memory; instead, pictures are stored on optional SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards (sold separately). Insert the battery and memory card as described below. Open the battery-chamber cover.
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Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Q Be sure card is in the correct orientation; do not Insert the memory card. insert at an angle or use force. Holding the memory Q SD/SDHC/SDXC memo- Click card in the orientation ry cards can be locked, shown, slide it in until making it impossible to...
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Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Q Q Batteries Batteries Removing the Battery and Memory Card Removing the Battery and Memory Card • Remove dirt from the battery terminals with a clean, Before removing the battery or memory card, turn dry cloth.
Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card ■ Compatible Memory Cards FUJIFILM and SanDisk SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards have been approved for use in the cam- era. A complete list of approved memory cards is available at http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_ cameras/compatibility/.
Charging the Battery Charging the Battery The battery is not charged at shipment. Turn the camera off and charge the battery before use. The camera charges the battery internally. • The camera uses an NP-W126S rechargeable battery. • See the specifi cations (P 140) for charging times. Attach the plug adapter to the AC power Charge the battery.
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Charging the Battery Charge Status Charge Status The indicator lamp shows battery charge status as follows: Indicator lamp Indicator lamp Battery status Battery status Battery charging. Battery charging. Charging complete. Charging complete. Blinks Blinks Battery fault. Battery fault. Q The battery will not charge while the camera is on. Q Remove dirt from the battery terminals with a clean, dry cloth.
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Charging the Battery Charging via a Computer Charging via a Computer The battery can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer. Connect the supplied USB cable as shown, making sure the connectors are fully inserted. Connect to camera Micro USB (Micro-B) connector Q The battery will not charge while the camera is on.
Turning the Camera on and Off Turning the Camera on and Off Rotate the ON/OFF switch to ON to turn the camera on. Select OFF to turn the camera off . R Press the button to start playback. Press the shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode.
Basic Setup Basic Setup A language-selection dialog is displayed the fi rst time the camera is turned on. Choose a language. Highlight a language and press MENU/OK. R Press DISP/BACK to skip the current step. Any steps you skip will be displayed the next time the camera is turned on.
Basic Setup Changing Basic Settings Changing Basic Settings To change the language or reset the clock: Display the desired option. Display the setup menu and select Q a to change the language or F DATE/TIME to reset the clock (P 98). Adjust settings.
Touch Screen Mode Touch Screen Mode Touch controls can be used for such operations as choosing the focus area and taking Touchscreen mode indicator photographs. The operation performed can be selected by tapping the touchscreen mode indicator in the display to cycle through the following options: 12000 5.6 R Touch control settings can be adjusted using the Mode...
The DISP/BACK DISP/BACK Button Button ■ Playback Press DISP/BACK to cycle through display modes as follows: Standard Information off 12/31/2050 10:00 AM 1/4000 1/4000 5.6 5.6 12/31/2050 10:00 AM ■ Shooting Standard Information off 12/31/2050 10:00 AM 1/4000 5.6 FAVORITES NEXT Favorites Info display 1...
The DISP/BACK Button ■ Customizing the Standard Display To choose the items shown in the standard display: Display standard indicators. Press the DISP/BACK button to display standard indicators. Select DISP. CUSTOM SETTING. Select A SCREEN SET-UP > DISP. CUSTOM SETTING in the setup menu. Choose items.
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The DISP/BACK Button Histograms Histograms Histograms show the distribution of tones in the im- Optimal exposure: Pixels are distrib- age. Brightness is shown by the horizontal axis, the uted in an even curve through- number of pixels by the vertical axis. out the tone range.
Basic Photography and Playback Basic Photography and Playback Taking Photographs Taking Photographs This section explains basic photography. Scene Icon Scene Icon The camera automatically selects the appropriate Select S mode. scene. Rotate the mode dial to S (ADVANCED SR AUTO). The following information will be dis- played in the LCD monitor.
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Taking Photographs Ready the camera. Focus. Hold the camera steady Frame the picture with your sub- with both hands and brace ject in the center of the display and your elbows against your press the shutter button halfway to sides. Shaking or unsteady focus.
Taking Photographs Touch Zoom Touch Zoom Touch controls can be used for digital zoom, regardless of the mode selected for K TOUCH SCREEN MODE in the shooting menu. Select ON for M TOUCH ZOOM in the shooting menu. Use pinch-out and pinch-in gestures (P 34) to zoom in and out using digital zoom. R Regardless of where you place your fi ngers, the camera will zoom in on and out from the center of the frame.
Viewing Pictures Viewing Pictures Viewing Pictures Full Frame Viewing Pictures Full Frame Favorites: Rating Pictures Favorites: Rating Pictures Pictures can be viewed in the LCD monitor. When To rate the current picture, press DISP/BACK and press taking important pictures, take a test shot and the selector up and down to select from zero to fi ve check the results.
Viewing Pictures When the picture is zoomed in, the selector can Playback Zoom Playback Zoom Rotate the sub-command dial to zoom in or out be used to view areas of the image not currently on pictures in full-frame playback. visible in the display. To exit zoom, press DISP/BACK, MENU/OK, or the center of the sub-command dial.
Viewing Pictures Multi-Frame Playback Multi-Frame Playback To view multiple images, rotate the sub-comand dial left when a picture is displayed full frame. Use the sub-command dial to choose the number of images displayed. Rotate the sub-command dial left to view more images.
Viewing Pictures Playback Touch Controls Playback Touch Controls When ON is selected for K TOUCH SCREEN SETTING in the setup menu, touch controls can be used for the following playback operations: • Swipe: Swipe a fi nger • Double-tap: Tap the dis- across the display to play twice to zoom in on view other images.
Deleting Pictures Deleting Pictures To delete individual pictures, multiple selected pictures, or all pictures, press the selector up (b), and choose from the options below. Note that deleted pictures can not be recovered. Copy important pictures to a computer or other storage device before proceeding. ERASE FRAME SELECTED FRAMES...
Basic Movie Recording and Playback Basic Movie Recording and Playback Recording Movies Recording Movies The camera can be used to record short high-defi nition movies. Sound is recorded in stereo via the built-in microphone; do not cover the microphone during recording. Press t to start recording.
Viewing Movies Viewing Movies 12/31/2050 10:00 AM During playback, movies are displayed as shown at right. The following operations can be performed while a movie is displayed: Operation Operation Description Description PLAY PLAY Press the selector down to start playback. Press again to pause. While playback is ±0 Start/pause playback Start/pause playback...
The Q (Quick Menu) Button The Q (Quick Menu) Button Using the Q Button Using the Q Button Press Q for quick access to selected options. The Quick Menu Display The Quick Menu Display At default settings, the quick menu contains the following items. A SHOOTING MODE ........
Using the Q Button Editing the Quick Menu Editing the Quick Menu To choose the items displayed in the quick menu: Press and hold the Q button during shooting. WHITE BALANCE The current quick menu will be displayed; use the selector to highlight the item you wish to change and press MENU/OK.
The Fn (Function) Button The Fn (Function) Button Using the Function Button Using the Function Button The role played by the Fn button can be selected using the h BUTTON SETTING > FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING option in the setup menu. • PREVIEW DEPTH OF FIELD •...
More on Photography and Playback More on Photography and Playback Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Choose a shooting mode according to the scene or type of subject. To choose a shooting mode, rotate the mode dial to the desired setting. The following modes are available: P: Aperture and shutter speed can be adjust- S, A, M: Select for full control over camera settings, including aperture ed using program shift (P 50).
Shooting Mode S ADVANCED SR AUTO ADVANCED SR AUTO When the mode dial is rotated to S, the camera automatically optimizes set- tings to suit the scene. The scene is shown by an icon in the display. • a (c) AUTO •...
Shooting Mode Adv. Adv. ADVANCED ADVANCED This mode combines “point-and-shoot” simplicity with sophisticated photographic techniques. R A Adv. MODE supports exposure compensation (P 73) and program shift (P 50). Press MENU/OK while the mode description is displayed. R If the view through the lens is displayed in the LCD monitor, press MENU/OK and select ADVANCED FILTER A Adv.
Shooting Mode ■ Y ADVANCED FILTER Take photos with fi lter eff ects. Choose from the following fi lters. Filter Filter Description Description G TOY CAMERA TOY CAMERA Choose for a retro toy camera eff ect. H MINIATURE The tops and bottoms of pictures are blurred for a diorama eff ect. MINIATURE I POP COLOR POP COLOR...
Shooting Mode ■ u PANORAMA Follow an on-screen guide to create a panorama. To select the size of the angle through which you will pan the camera while shooting, press the selector left. Highlight a size and press MENU/OK. Press the selector right to view a choice of pan directions. Highlight a pan direction and press MENU/OK.
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Shooting Mode Q Panoramas are created from multiple frames; exposure for the entire panorama is determined by the fi rst frame. The camera may in some cases record an greater or lesser angle than selected or be unable to stitch the frames together perfectly.
Shooting Mode ■ j MULTIPLE EXPOSURE Create a photograph that combines two exposures. Take the fi rst shot. Press MENU/OK. The fi rst shot will be shown superimposed on the view through the lens as a guide to taking the second shot. R To return to Step 1 and retake the fi rst shot, press the selector left.
Shooting Mode SCENE POSITION /h h / / M M / / N N / / O SP SCENE POSITION / The camera off ers a choice of “scenes, ” each adapted to particular shooting conditions or a specifi c type of subject. The following scenes can be selected directly using the mode dial: Scene Scene Description...
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Shooting Mode Scene Scene Description Description h h PORTRAIT Choose for portraits. PORTRAIT H NIGHT (TRIPOD) NIGHT (TRIPOD) Choose this mode for slow shutter speeds when shooting at night. p p FIREWORKS FIREWORKS Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a fi rework. Q SUNSET SUNSET Choose this mode to record the vivid colors in sunrises and sunsets.
Shooting Mode Program AE (P) Program AE (P) In this mode, the camera adjusts shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure. 4000 5.6 Program Shift Program Shift Rotate the sub-command dial to choose the desired combination of shutter speed and aperture (program shift). The new values for shutter speed and aperture are shown in yellow.
Shooting Mode Shutter-Priority AE (S) Shutter-Priority AE (S) In this mode, you choose the shutter speed by rotating the sub-command dial, while the camera adjusts aperture for optimal exposure. R For information on the roles of the main and sub-command dials, see page 4. Q If the correct exposure can not be achieved at the selected shutter speed, aperture will be displayed in red when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
Shooting Mode Aperture-Priority AE (A) Aperture-Priority AE (A) In this mode, you choose the aperture by rotating the sub-command dial, while the camera adjusts shutter speed for optimal exposure. R For information on the roles of the main and sub-command dials, see page 4. Q If the correct exposure can not be achieved at the selected aperture, the shutter speed will be displayed in red when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
Shooting Mode Manual Exposure (M) Manual Exposure (M) In this mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. Rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed and the sub-command dial to choose the aperture. R For information on the roles of the main and sub-command dials, see page 4. R The manual exposure display includes an exposure indicator that shows the amount the picture would be under- or over-exposed at current settings.
Shooting Mode Custom Mode (C) Custom Mode (C) In P, S, A, and M modes, the K CUSTOM SET option in the shooting menu can be used to save current camera and menu settings. These settings are recalled whenever the mode dial is rotated to C (custom mode).
Focus Mode Focus Mode Use the focus mode selector to choose how the camera focuses (note that regardless of the option selected, manual focus will be used when the lens is in manual focus mode). • S (single AF): Focus locks while the shutter button is pressed halfway. Choose for stationary subjects. •...
Focus Mode R The camera can show focus distance in meters or feet. Use the A SCREEN SET-UP > FOCUS SCALE UNITS option in the setup menu ( 101) to choose the units used. R If ON is selected for G AUTOFOCUS SETTING > PRE-AF in the shooting menu (P 87), focus will be adjusted continuously in modes S and C even when the shutter button is not pressed.
Focus Mode Autofocus Options (AF Mode) Autofocus Options (AF Mode) Use the G AUTOFOCUS SETTING > AF MODE option in the shooting menu to choose the AF mode for focus modes S and C. • r SINGLE POINT: The camera focuses on the subject in the selected focus point. Use for pin-point focus on a selected subject.
Focus Mode Focus-Point Selection Focus-Point Selection Choose a focus point for autofocus. The procedure for selecting the focus point varies with the option chosen for AF mode (P R Focus-area selection can also be accessed using the G AUTOFOCUS SET- TING option in the shooting menu (P 85).
Focus Mode ■ Zone AF Press the selector up (AF) to display the focus zone. Use the selector to Focus zone position the zone or press DISP/BACK to return the zone to the center of the display. To choose the number of focus frames in the zone, rotate the sub- command dial.
Focus/Exposure Lock Focus/Exposure Lock To compose photographs with off -center subjects: Focus: Position the subject in the focus frame and press the shutter button half- way to lock focus and exposure. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter button is pressed halfway (AF/AE lock). R If AE-LOCK, AF-LOCK, or AE/AF LOCK is assigned to the Fn button, the focus and/or exposure will lock while the Fn button is pressed and remain locked even when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
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Focus/Exposure Lock Autofocus Autofocus Although the camera boasts a high-precision autofocus system, it may be unable to focus on the subjects listed below. • Very shiny subjects such as mirrors or car bodies. • Subjects photographed through a window or other refl ective object. •...
White Balance White Balance For natural colors, press the selector right (WB) to display the following options, then use the selector to highlight an option that matches the light source and press MENU/OK. The dialog shown at bottom right will be displayed; use the selector to fi ne-tune white balance or press DISP/BACK to exit without fi ne-tuning.
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White Balance : Custom White Balance : Custom White Balance Choose to adjust white balance for unusual lighting conditions. White balance measurement options will be displayed; frame a white object so that it fi lls the display and press the shutter button all the way down to measure white balance (to select the most recent custom value and exit without measuring white balance, press DISP/BACK, or press MENU/OK to select the most recent value and display the fi ne-tuning dialog).
Burst Mode and Bracketing Burst Mode and Bracketing To access burst shooting and bracketing options, press the selector down when the camera is in shooting mode. The options available vary with the shooting mode. STILL IMAGE Option Option Available in Available in B STILL IMAGE STILL IMAGE...
Burst Mode and Bracketing Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) Capture motion in a series of pictures. R Frame rate varies with the subject, shutter speed, Press the selector down (I) when the camera sensitivity, and focus mode and may slow as more is in shooting mode.
Burst Mode and Bracketing Bracketing Bracketing Automatically vary settings over a series of pictures. Press the selector down (I) when the camera is in shooting mode, and then press the selector up or down to highlight one of the following: Option Option Description...
Using the Self-Timer Using the Self-Timer Use the timer for group- or self-portraits, to prevent blur caused by camera shake, or to release the shutter automatically when selected conditions are met. To use the self-timer, press the selector left when the camera is in shooting mode.
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Using the Self-Timer Option Option Description Description The camera starts the timer when it detects the selected number of portrait subjects. High- light the desired number of subjects (1 to 4) and press MENU/OK (the number of subjects is in- g GROUP GROUP dicated by h icons in the shooting display).
Interval Timer Photography Interval Timer Photography Follow the steps below to confi gure the camera to take photos automatically at a preset interval. Press MENU/OK in shooting mode to display the shooting menu. Press the selector up or down to highlight o INTERVAL TIMER SHOOTING and press MENU/OK.
Self-Portraits (SELFIE) Self-Portraits (SELFIE) R Rotating the LCD monitor 180° automatically sets To shoot a self-portrait, rotate the LCD monitor as G AUTOFOCUS SETTING > FACE/EYE DETEC- shown. TION SETTING to FACE ON/EYE AUTO (P 86). The LCD monitor shows a mirror image of the view through the lens, and you can release the shutter by pressing the center of the sub-command dial.
Sensitivity Sensitivity “Sensitivity” refers to the camera’s sensitivity to light. Choose from values between 200 and 6400, or select L (100), H (12800), or H (25600) for special situations. Higher values can be used to reduce blur when lighting is poor, while lower values allow slower shutter speeds or wider apertures in bright light;...
Sensitivity ■ AUTO The following options are available when AUTO1, AUTO2, or AUTO3 is selected: Option Option Default Default DEFAULT SENSITIVITY 800 ( 800 (AUTO1 AUTO1) ) MAX. SENSITIVITY 1600 ( 1600 (AUTO2 AUTO2) ) 3200 ( 3200 (AUTO3 AUTO3) ) MIN.
Exposure Compensation Exposure Compensation Rotate the main command dial to adjust exposure when photographing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast subjects. The eff ect is visible in the display. Exposure Value (EV) Exposure Value (EV) The exposure value is determined by the sensitiv- ity of the image sensor and the amount of light to which the sensor is exposed.
Metering Metering Choose how the camera meters exposure. Press MENU/OK in shooting mode to display the shooting menu. Press the selector up or down to highlight C PHOTOMETRY and press MENU/OK. Press the selector up or down to highlight the desired option and press MENU/OK to select. Mode Mode Description...
Using the Flash Using the Flash Use the built-in fl ash for additional lighting when shooting at night or indoors under low light. Slide the N (fl ash pop-up) switch to raise the fl ash. Q The fl ash may contact accessories mounted on the hot shoe. If necessary, remove accessories before raising the fl ash.
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180 s or slower. Optional Flash Units Optional Flash Units The camera can also be used with optional FUJIFILM shoe-mounted fl ash units. Do not use third-party fl ash units that apply over 300 V to the camera hot shoe.
Film Simulation Film Simulation Simulate the eff ects of diff erent kinds of fi lm, including black-and-white. Press MENU/OK in shooting mode to display the shooting menu. Press the selector up or down to highlight P FILM SIMULATION and press MENU/OK. Press the selector up or down to highlight one of the following options and press MENU/OK to select.
Recording Pictures in RAW Format Recording Pictures in RAW Format To record raw, unprocessed data from the camera image sensor, select a RAW option for image qual- ity in the shooting menu as described below. JPEG copies of RAW images can be created using the j RAW CONVERSION option in the playback menu, or RAW images can be viewed on a computer using the RAW FILE CONVERTER application (P 111).
Recording Pictures in RAW Format Creating JPEG Copies of RAW Pictures Creating JPEG Copies of RAW Pictures RAW pictures store information on camera settings separately from the data captured by the camera image sensor. Using the j RAW CONVERSION option in the playback menu, you can create JPEG copies of RAW pictures using diff erent options for the settings listed below.
Using a Mount Adapter Using a Mount Adapter When M-mount lenses are attached using an optional FUJIFILM M MOUNT ADAPTER, the camera processes pictures as they are taken to maintain image quality and correct for a variety of eff ects.
Using a Mount Adapter ■ Color Shading Correction ■ Peripheral Illumination Correction Color (shading) variations be- Choose from values between tween the center and edges –5 and +5. Choosing positive of the frame can be adjusted values increases peripheral il- separately for each corner.
PhotoBook Assist PhotoBook Assist Create books from your favorite photos. Creating a PhotoBook Creating a PhotoBook Select NEW BOOK for m PHOTOBOOK AS- Highlight COMPLETE PHOTOBOOK and press MENU/OK (to select all photos or all pho- SIST in the playback menu (P 96): tos matching the specifi ed search conditions R Neither photographs a or smaller nor movies for the book, choose SELECT ALL).
PhotoBook Assist Viewing Photobooks Viewing Photobooks Editing and Deleting Photobooks Editing and Deleting Photobooks Highlight a book in the photobook assist menu Display the photobook and press MENU/OK. The and press MENU/OK to display the book, then press following options will be displayed; select the the selector left or right to scroll through the pic- desired option and follow the on-screen instruc- tures.
Menus Menus Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Using the Menus: Shooting Mode The shooting menu is used to adjust settings for a wide range of shooting condi- SHOOTING MENU PROGRAM AE tions. To display the shooting menu, press MENU/OK in shooting mode. Highlight AUTOFOCUS SETTING IMAGE SIZE items and press the selector right to view options, then highlight an option and...
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode G AUTOFOCUS SETTING AUTOFOCUS SETTING Adjust autofocus settings. Option Option Description Description FOCUS AREA FOCUS AREA Choose the focus area (P 58). AF MODE AF MODE Choose the AF mode for focus modes S and C (P 57). Choose how the camera focuses in focus mode AF-S or AF-C.
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Using the Menus: Shooting Mode G AUTOFOCUS SETTING (Continued) AUTOFOCUS SETTING (Continued) Option Option Description Description Intelligent Face Detection sets focus and exposure for human faces anywhere in the frame, preventing the camera from focusing on the background in group por- traits.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode G AUTOFOCUS SETTING (Continued) AUTOFOCUS SETTING (Continued) Option Option Description Description If ON is selected, the camera will continue to adjust focus even when the shutter button is not pressed PRE-AF PRE-AF halfway. Note that this increases the drain on the battery. If ON is selected, the AF-assist illuminator will light to assist autofocus.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode U DYNAMIC RANGE DYNAMIC RANGE Control contrast. Choose lower values to increase contrast when shooting indoors or under overcast skies, higher values to reduce loss of detail in highlights and shadows when photographing high-contrast scenes. Higher values are recommended for scenes that include both sunlight and deep shade, for such high-contrast subjects as sunlight on water, brightly-lit autumn leaves, and portraits taken against a blue sky, and for white objects or people wearing white;...
Enable touch digital zoom (P 30). l MOUNT ADAPTOR SETTING MOUNT ADAPTOR SETTING Adjust settings for M-mount lenses connected using an optional FUJIFILM M MOUNT ADAPTER (P 80). m SHOOT WITHOUT LENS SHOOT WITHOUT LENS Choose whether shutter release is enabled when no lens is attached.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode v INTERLOCK SPOT AE & FOCUS AREA INTERLOCK SPOT AE & FOCUS AREA Select ON to meter the current focus frame when SINGLE POINT is selected for AUTOFOCUS SETTING > AF MODE and SPOT is selected for PHOTOMETRY. p FLASH SET-UP FLASH SET-UP Adjust fl ash settings.
W DIGITAL IMAGE STABILIZER DIGITAL IMAGE STABILIZER Choose whether to enable digital image stabilization during movie recording. r WIRELESS COMMUNICATION WIRELESS COMMUNICATION Connect to a smartphone or tablet over a wireless network (P 110). R For more information, visit http://fujifilm-dsc.com/wifi/.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode x SHUTTER TYPE SHUTTER TYPE Choose the shutter type. Choose the electronic shutter to mute the shutter sound. Option Option Description Description t MECHANICAL SHUTTER MECHANICAL SHUTTER Take pictures with the mechanical shutter. s ELECTRONIC SHUTTER Take pictures with the electronic shutter.
Playback Menu Options r WIRELESS COMMUNICATION WIRELESS COMMUNICATION Connect to a smartphone or tablet over a wireless network (P 110). R For more information, visit http://fujifilm-dsc.com/wifi/. j RAW CONVERSION RAW CONVERSION Create JPEG copies of RAW pictures (P 79). A ERASE ERASE Delete all or selected pictures.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode G CROP CROP Create a cropped copy of the current picture. Display the desired picture. Select G CROP in the playback menu. Use the sub-command dial to zoom in and out and press the selector up, down, left, or right to scroll the picture until the desired portion is displayed.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode D PROTECT PROTECT Protect pictures from accidental deletion. Highlight one of the following options and press MENU/OK. • FRAME: Protect selected pictures. Press the selector left or right to view pictures and press MENU/OK to select or deselect. Press DISP/BACK when the operation is complete.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode B RED EYE REMOVAL RED EYE REMOVAL Remove red-eye from portraits. The camera will analyze the image; if red-eye is detected, the image will be processed to create a copy with reduced red-eye. Display the desired picture. Select B RED EYE REMOVAL in the playback menu.
Create a digital “print order” for DPOF-compatible printers (P 114). V instax PRINTER PRINT instax PRINTER PRINT Print pictures on optional FUJIFILM instax SHARE printers (P 116). J DISP ASPECT DISP ASPECT Choose how High Defi nition (HD) devices display pictures with an aspect ratio of 3 : 2 (this option is available only when an HDMI cable is connected).
The Setup Menu The Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu Display the setup menu. 1.1 Press MENU/OK to display the menu for the current mode. 1.2 Press the selector left to highlight the tab for the current menu. 1.3 Press the selector down to highlight the tab containing the desired option.
The Setup Menu Setup Menu Options Setup Menu Options F DATE/TIME DATE/TIME Set the camera clock (P 22). N TIME DIFFERENCE TIME DIFFERENCE Switch the camera clock instantly from your home time zone to the local time at your destination when traveling. To specify the diff erence between local time and your home time zone: Highlight g LOCAL and press MENU/OK.
The Setup Menu b SOUND SET-UP SOUND SET-UP Adjust sound settings. Option Option Description Description Adjust the volume of the sounds produced when camera controls are operated. Choose e OFF OPERATION VOL. OPERATION VOL. (mute) to disable control sounds. Adjust the volume of the sounds produced when the electronic shutter. Choose e OFF (mute) to SHUTTER VOLUME SHUTTER VOLUME disable the shutter sound.
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The Setup Menu A SCREEN SET-UP (Continued) SCREEN SET-UP (Continued) Option Option Description Description LCD BRIGHTNESS LCD BRIGHTNESS Adjust monitor brightness. LCD COLOR LCD COLOR Adjust monitor hue. Choose ON to preview the eff ects of fi lm simulation, white balance, and other settings in the monitor. Choose OFF to make shadows in low-contrast, back-lit scenes and other hard-to-see subjects more visible.
The Setup Menu h BUTTON SETTING BUTTON SETTING Choose the roles played by camera controls. Option Option Description Description FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING Choose the roles played by the function buttons (P 40). EDIT/SAVE QUICK MENU EDIT/SAVE QUICK MENU Choose the options displayed in the quick menu (P 39).
The Setup Menu t SAVE DATA SET-UP SAVE DATA SET-UP Adjust fi le management settings. Option Option Description Description New pictures are stored in image fi les named using a four-digit fi le number assigned by Frame number adding one to the last fi le number used. The fi le number is displayed during playback as 100-0001 shown at right.
The Setup Menu t SAVE DATA SET-UP (Continued) SAVE DATA SET-UP (Continued) Option Option Description Description Stamp the time and/or date of recording on photographs as they are taken. • R+S: Stamp new photographs with the date and time of recording. •...
The Setup Menu r CONNECTION SETTING CONNECTION SETTING Adjust settings for connection to wireless devices, including smartphones, computers, and FUJIFILM instax SHARE printers. Option Option Description Description Adjust settings for connection to wireless networks. Option Option Description Description Choose a name (NAME) to identify the camera on the wireless network (the camera is as-...
The Setup Menu K FORMAT FORMAT To format the memory card: Highlight K FORMAT in the setup menu and press MENU/OK. A confi rmation dialog will be displayed. To format the memory card, highlight OK and press MENU/OK. FORMAT FORMAT OK? To exit without formatting the memory card, select CANCEL or press DISP/BACK.
Factory Defaults Factory Defaults The factory default settings for the options in the shooting and setup menus are listed below. These settings can be restored using the R RESET option in the setup menu (P 99). ■ Shooting Menu Menu Menu Default Default...
Factory Defaults Menu Menu Default Default Menu Menu Default Default K TOUCH SCREEN MODE TOUCH SHOOTING W MOVIE SET-UP i 1080/60P MOVIE MODE M TOUCH ZOOM MOVIE ISO AUTO l MOUNT ADAPTOR SETTING LENS 5 (50mm) MIC LEVEL ADJUSTMENT m SHOOT WITHOUT LENS L IS MODE L CONTINUOUS + MOTION c MF ASSIST...
Factory Defaults ■ Setup Menu Menu Menu Default Default Menu Menu Default Default o SOUND & FLASH h BUTTON SETTING FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING b SOUND SET-UP EDIT/SAVE QUICK MENU See page 38. OPERATION VOL. I FOCUS RING X CW SHUTTER VOLUME i SOUND 1 SHUTTER SOUND K TOUCH SCREEN SETTING...
Wireless Connections: Smartphones Wireless Connections: Computers Wireless Connections: Computers Install the “FUJIFILM Camera Remote” app on your Once you have installed the “FUJIFILM PC AutoSave” smartphone to browse the images on the cam- application and confi gured your computer as a...
Use MyFinePix Studio to copy pictures to your computer, where they can be stored, viewed, organized, and printed. MyFinePix Studio is available for download from the following website: http://fujifilm-dsc.com/mfs/ fujifilm mfs Once download is complete, double-click the downloaded fi le (“MFPS_Setup.EXE”) and follow the on- screen instructions to complete installation.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer Connecting the Camera Connecting the Camera Find a memory card containing pictures you want to copy to the computer and insert the card into the camera. Q Loss of power during transfer could result in loss of data or damage to the memory card. Insert a fresh or fully-charged battery before connecting the camera.
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Viewing Pictures on a Computer Q If a memory card containing a large number of images is inserted, there may be a delay before the software starts and you may be unable to import or save images. Use a memory card reader to transfer pictures. Q Make sure that the computer does not display a message stating that copying is in progress and that the indi- cator lamp is out before turning the camera off or disconnecting the USB cable (if the number of images cop- ied is very large, the indicator lamp may remain lit after the message has cleared from the computer display).
Creating a DPOF Print Order Creating a DPOF Print Order The K PRINT ORDER (DPOF) option in the playback menu can be used to create a digital “print order” for DPOF-compatible printers. DPOF DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is standard that allows pictures to be printed from “print orders” stored on the memory card.
Creating a DPOF Print Order ■ RESET ALL The total number of prints is displayed in the monitor. Press MENU/OK to exit. To cancel the current print RESET DPOF OK? order, select RESET ALL for The pictures in the current print order are indi- K PRINT ORDER (DPOF).
instax SHARE Printers instax SHARE Printers Print pictures from your digital camera to instax SHARE printers. Establishing a Connection Establishing a Connection Select r CONNECTION SETTING > instax PRINTER CONNECTION SETTING in the camera setup menu and enter the instax SHARE printer name (SSID) and password. The Printer Name (SSID) and Password The Printer Name (SSID) and Password The printer name (SSID) can be found on the bottom of the printer;...
LCD monitor. PRINTER PRINT The picture will be sent to the printer and instax-12345678 CONNECTING TO PRINTER printing will start. FUJIFILM-CAMERA-1234 CANCEL R To print a frame from a burst sequence, display PRINTER PRINT the frame before selecting instax PRINTER instax-12345678 PRINT.
Viewing Pictures on TV Viewing Pictures on TV To show pictures to a group, connect the camera to a TV using an HDMI cable (available separately from third-party suppliers; note that the TV can only be used for playback, not shooting). Turn the camera off .
The camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other manufacturers. Accessories from FUJIFILM Accessories from FUJIFILM The following optional accessories are available from FUJIFILM. For the latest information on the accesso- ries available in your region, check with your local FUJIFILM representative or visit http://www.fujifilm.com/ products/digital_cameras/index.html.
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Optional Accessories FUJINON Lenses FUJINON Lenses XF-series lenses: Interchangeable lenses for use exclusively with the FUJIFILM X-mount. XC-series lenses: Interchangeable lenses for use exclusively with the FUJIFILM X-mount. Shoe-mounted fl ash units Shoe-mounted fl ash units EF-X500: Powered by four AA batteries or an optional EF-BP1 battery pack, this clip-on fl ash unit has a Guide Number of 50/164 (ISO 100, m/ft.) and supports manual and TTL fl ash control and auto power zoom in the...
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XF2X TC WR: Increases the focal length of the compatible lenses by about 2×. Mount Adapters Mount Adapters FUJIFILM M MOUNT ADAPTER: Allows the camera to be used with a wide selection of M-mount lenses. Body caps Body caps BCP-001: Cover the camera lens mount when no lens is attached.
XF2X TC WR USB cable (supplied) ■ ■ Audio/Visual Audio/Visual Computer † † HDMI cable * Available separately from FUJIFILM. † Available separately from third-party suppliers. Use an HDMI HDTV † cable no more than 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) long.
Caring for the Camera Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of the product, observe the following precautions. ■ Water and Sand Storage and Use Storage and Use If the camera will not be used for an extended pe- Exposure to water and sand can also damage the riod, remove the battery and memory card.
Cleaning the Image Sensor Cleaning the Image Sensor Multiple photographs marred by spots or blotches in identical locations may indicate the presence of dust on the camera image sensor. Clean the sensor using the V SENSOR CLEANING option in the setup menu ( 102);...
: The battery has reached the end of its charging life. Purchase a new charge. charge. battery. If the battery still fails to charge, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. battery. If the battery still fails to charge, contact your FUJIFILM dealer.
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Problems and Solutions ■ ■ Menus and Displays Menus and Displays Problem Problem Solution Solution Display is not in English. Display is not in English. Select Select ENGLISH ENGLISH for for Q a ( (P P 99). 99). ■ ■ Shooting Shooting Problem Problem...
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Problems and Solutions Problem Problem Solution Solution • • The subject’s face is obscured by sunglasses, a hat, long hair, or other objects The subject’s face is obscured by sunglasses, a hat, long hair, or other objects: Remove the obstructions. : Remove the obstructions.
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Problems and Solutions ■ ■ Playback Playback Problem Problem Solution Solution Pictures are grainy. Pictures are grainy. The pictures were taken with a diff erent make or model of camera. The pictures were taken with a diff erent make or model of camera. Playback zoom is unavail- Playback zoom is unavail- The pictures were created using O...
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Problems and Solutions ■ ■ Connections/Miscellaneous Connections/Miscellaneous For additional information on troubleshooting wireless connections, visit: http://faq.fujifilm.com/digitalcamera/faq_product.html?pid=X Problem Problem Solution Solution Problem connecting or Problem connecting or • • The smartphone is too far away The smartphone is too far away: Move the devices closer.
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: End the connection. The camera does not func- The camera does not func- P 14, 16). If the problem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Remove and reinsert the battery ( Remove and reinsert the battery (P 14, 16). If the problem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer.
TURN OFF THE CAMERA Camera malfunction. Turn the camera off and then on again. If the message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer. Camera malfunction. Turn the camera off and then on again. If the message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer.
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P 17). 17). • • Camera malfunction Camera malfunction: Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. : Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. P 35) or insert a memory card with The memory card is full and pictures can not be recorded. Delete pictures ( The memory card is full and pictures can not be recorded.
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Warning Messages and Display Warning Warning Description Description P 95). An attempt was made to delete or rotate to a protected picture. Remove protection and try again ( An attempt was made to delete or rotate to a protected picture. Remove protection and try again (P 95).
Appendix Appendix Memory Card Capacity Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the recording time or number of pictures available at diff erent image sizes. All fi gures are approximate; fi le size varies with the scene recorded, producing wide variations in the number of fi les that can be stored.
Links Links For more information on FUJIFILM digital camera, visit the websites listed below. FUJIFILM X-A3 Product Information FUJIFILM X-A3 Product Information Optional accessories and support information can be found on the following website. fujifilm X-A3 Firmware Updates Firmware Updates Updates to product fi rmware may result in changes not described in the manual.
23.5 mm × 15.7 mm (APS-C format), CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) image sensor with square pixels and primary color fi lter square pixels and primary color fi lter Storage media Storage media FUJIFILM-recommended SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards FUJIFILM-recommended SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards File system File system Compliant with...
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Specifi cations System Shutter speed Shutter speed • • MECHANICAL SHUTTER MECHANICAL SHUTTER - - P P mode mode: 4 sec. to : 4 sec. to sec. sec. - - Time Time: 30 sec. to : 30 sec. to ...
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Specifi cations System Flash Flash • • Type Type: Manual pop-up fl ash unit : Manual pop-up fl ash unit • • Guide number Guide number: Approx. 7/22 (ISO 200, m/ft.) : Approx. 7/22 (ISO 200, m/ft.) Mode Mode Auto, fi ll fl ash, off , slow sync, rear-curtain sync, commander Auto, fi...
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Specifi cations Power supply/other Power supply Power supply NP-W126S rechargeable battery NP-W126S rechargeable battery Battery life Battery life (approximate (approximate Battery type Battery type Approximate number of frames Approximate number of frames number of frames that can number of frames that can NP-W126S NP-W126S (type supplied with camera) (type supplied with camera)
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Specifi cations NP-W126S rechargeable battery Nominal voltage Nominal voltage 7.2 V DC 7.2 V DC Nominal capacity Nominal capacity 1,260 mAh 1,260 mAh Operating temperature Operating temperature 0 °C to +40 °C/+32 °F to +104 °F 0 °C to +40 °C/+32 °F to +104 °F Dimensions Dimensions (W ×...
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• Specifi cations subject to change without notice; for the latest information, visit http://www.fujifilm.com/products/ digital_cameras/index.html. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this manual. • Although the LCD monitor is manufactured using advanced high-precision technology, small bright points and anomalous colors may appear, particularly in the vicinity of text.
Restrictions on Camera Settings Restrictions on Camera Settings The options available in each shooting mode are listed below. Adv. Adv. ( ( Z Z ) ) M h h H H p p Q U V V W ✔ ✔ ✔...
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Restrictions on Camera Settings Adv. Adv. ( ( Z Z ) ) M h h H H p p Q U V V W ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 3 3 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔...
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Restrictions on Camera Settings Adv. Adv. ( ( Z Z ) ) M h h H H p p Q U V V W PREVIEW EXP. IN MANUAL PREVIEW EXP. IN MANUAL ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔...
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