FujiFilm FinePix S3 Pro User Manual

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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

Warning

EC Declaration of Conformity

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

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 received, 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 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
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.

We

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Name

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Address

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,

is in conformity with the following Standards

following the provision of the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC and
93/68/EEC)and Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC).

Safety:EN60065
EMC:EN55022:1998 Classe B

Fuji Photo Film (Europe)G.m.b.H.
Heesenstrasse 31
40549 Dusseldorf, Germany

Tokyo 106-8620, Japan

EN55024:1998
EN61000-3-2: 1995 +A1:1998 +A2:1998

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

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Contents

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Warning
EC Declaration of Conformity

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Preface
Accessories included
Camera parts and features

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Top display panel
LCD monitor
Rear display panel
Viewfinder display

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1 Getting Ready

ATTACHING THE STRAP
MOUNTING THE CAMERA LENS

Using CPU Nikkor lenses other than G-type lenses

Lens compatibility
CHARGING THE BATTERIES
LOADING THE BATTERIES
INSERTING THE MEDIA
CHECKING THE BATTERY CHARGE
TURNING ON AND OFF / SETTING THE DATE AND TIME
CORRECTING THE DATE AND TIME / CHANGING THE DATE ORDER
SELECTING THE LANGUAGE
DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT
LCD ILLUMINATOR

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BASIC OPERATION GUIDE

Command dials
TAKING PICTURES (P Auto-Multi Program)

Shooting with the camera held on end (vertically)
NUMBER OF AVAILABLE SHOTS

■ Standard number of shots for the media
AF-ASSIST ILLUMINATOR
SITUATIONS WHERE AUTOFOCUS MAY NOT WORK AS EXPECTED
USING AF LOCK

TAKING PICTURES WITH AE LOCK
DEPTH OF FIELD CHECK BUTTON
CCD PLANE INDICATOR

PLAYBACK MODE

VIEWING THE IMAGES (

Single-frame playback
Selecting images
Playback zoom

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3 Advanced Photography

FOCUS SETTINGS

FOCUS SETTINGS

■ Focus-related custom settings

SELECTING THE FOCUS MODE

■ Focus modes

SELECTING THE AF AREA MODE

■ The displays shown in the viewfinder and on the top display panel are shown below.
SELECTING THE FOCUS AREA
MANUAL FOCUS

RELEASE MODES

, SINGLE-FRAME

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. CONTINUOUS SHOOTING

9 SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY

p MULTIPLE EXPOSURE

METERING SYSTEMS

l Matrix (10-segment) metering
k Center-weighted metering
j Spot metering

ISO SENSITIVITY

EXPOSURE MODES

P AUTO-MULTI PROGRAM

Program chart

S SHUTTER-PRIORITY AUTO
A APERTURE-PRIORITY AUTO

M MANUAL

Bulb photography (

b EXPOSURE COMPENSATION
c AUTO EXPOSURE BRACKETING

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY

SETTINGS FOR FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY

BUILT-IN FLASH

■ Flash control modes that can be used with the built-in flash

SYNCHRO MODES AND THEIR FEATURES

a FRONT SYNCHRO MODE
ag SLOW SYNCHRO MODE
ah REAR SYNCHRO MODE
as RED-EYE REDUCTION MODE
asg RED-EYE REDUCTION SLOW SYNCHRO MODE

TAKING PICTURES USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH

■ Effective range of the built-in flash
LENSES THAT CAN BE USED WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH
FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION
NIKON FLASH UNITS THAT CAN BE USED

PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTION MENU

USING THE FUNCTION MENU WHEN TAKING PICTURES

WHITE BALANCE
QUALITY
RECORDED PIXELS
FILM SIMULATION
DYNAMIC RANGE
COLOR
TONE
SHARPNESS
AF AREA
FUNCTION LOCK
FUNCTION RESET

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4 Advanced Features Playback

PLAYBACK FUNCTION MENU

USING THE FUNCTION MENU
HISTOGRAM
ERASING SINGLE-FRAME

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Contents

LCD cover

Preface

SINGLE-FRAME PROTECT
MULTI-FRAME PLAYBACK

PLAYBACK MENU

o ERASING ALL FRAMES

i PROTECTING IMAGES: SET ALL / RESET ALL

u HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS (DPOF)
u DPOF SET FRAME

u DPOF (RESET ALL)
[ AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK
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5 Settings

SET-UP
USING THE SET-UP SCREEN

IMAGE DISPLAY

SETTING THE CUSTOM WB

COLOR SPACES
D-RANGE
AUTO ROTATE
FORMAT
FRAME NO.
DISCHARGING RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
LIVE IMAGE
TWO-BUTTON RESET
CUSTOM SETTING (CSM)

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■ SET-UP menu options

Procedure when “PREVIEW” is set
Preview zoom
Histogram

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Brightness warning and standard chart

■ When the exposure is not measured correctly

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Cancelling custom settings

■ Custom settings list

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6 Connection

CONNECTING TO A TV
USING THE AC POWER ADAPTER
CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER

USE AT DSC MODE
Disconnecting the camera

CONNECTING THE CAMERA DIRECTLY TO THE PRINTER — PictBridge FUNCTION

Specifying images for printing on the camera
Specifying images for printing without using DPOF (single-frame printing)
Disconnecting the printer

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■ 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 minutes 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

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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

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

✽ The “Designed for Microsoft

refers to the camera and the driver only.

h Other company or product names are trademarks or

registered trademarks of the respective companies.

®

Reader®is a trademark of Adobe

®

Windows®Operating System.

®

Windows®XP” logo

■ 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.

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.

System Expansion Options
Accessories Guide
Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly
Cleaning the CCD
Notes on the Power Supply

Applicable Batteries
Notes on the Batteries
Using the AA-size Ni-MH Batteries

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Warning Displays

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Troubleshooting

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Specifications

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Explanation of Terms

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Safety Notes

Notes on Using the Battery Charger
AC Power Adapter

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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)

To p 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 parentheses for information on

using the camera parts or features.

h AA-size Ni-MH Batteries (HR-AA) (4)

h Battery charger BCH-NH2 (1)

✽Plug-in and cord-attached types are 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 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 LCD cover (1)

Fitted on the camera body

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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)

Camera parts and features

F4 button

F3 button

F2 button

F1 button

Synchro mode button

Auto Exposure Bracketing

(P.64)

button

Rear display panel

(P.14)

FUNC button

(P.76, 84)

PLAY button

LCD monitor

(P.68)

(P.43)

(P.12)

Diopter adjustment knob

Rubber eyecup

Viewfinder

AE-L/AF-L button

Metering system selector dial

Main-command dial

4-direction button

4-direction button

MENU/OK button

Slot cover
unlock button

(P.33)

lock switch

BACK button

(P.70)

Flash

Focus mode selector switch (P.46)

VIDEO OUT (Video output)
socket

DC IN 5V (power input) socket

Flash pop-up button (P.70)

Lens release button

Strap mount

Battery holder

release catch

Battery holder

Digital terminal cover

USB socket (mini-B)

IEEE 1394 socket

Remote release socket
(10-pin terminal)

Remote release socket cap

(P.62)

Tripod mount

Access lamp

xD-Picture Card slot

CF / Microdrive slot

Slot cover

(P.116)

CF / Microdrive
eject button

Terminal cover

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Camera parts and features

Protection

DPOF

Histogram

Top display panel Rear display panel

Shutter speed / Exposure
compensation value

Flash exposure
compensation

Exposure
compensation

Flexible Program

(P.56)

Flash synchro mode (P.68) Bracketing bar graphs (P.64)

Auto Exposure Bracketing (P.64) Focus area (P.47)

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The LCD used in the top display panel will turn dark at high temperatures and will respond a little more slowly at low

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temperatures. However, it will operate normally again at normal temperatures.

(P.73)

(P.63)

Custom Setting (P.110)

Battery level warning

Aperture

(P.25)

■ During shooting

Press the “FUNC”
button to switch
between functions.

Photography mode

Date / Time

Sensitivity

ISO200

01 / 01 / 2004

12 : 00 AM

Recording icon (when recording)

/ Color space

(when AdobeRGB is set)

Battery charge

indicator

Media

Number of available

shots

LCD monitor

White balance Recorded pixels

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There may be some unevenness in the brightness at the bottom of the LCD monitor. This is due to variations in the

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lighting of the LCD itself and is not a fault.

h Photographed image display: For checking

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Quality

Dynamic range

Record

Erase

Film simulation

AF area mode

Color

To ne

Function lock

Function reset

Sharpness

Standard chart display (P.103)

Histogram (P.103)

Camera parts and features

Rear display panel

■ During playback

Playback mode

Press the “FUNC”
button to switch
between functions.

Histogram

Erase

Date / Time

100-0009

01 / 01 / 2004 12 : 00 AM

WB:AUTO NORMAL 6M F:STD

White balance

Quality

Frame number

100-0009

Film simulation

Recorded pixels

Color space (only AdobeRGB shown)

Shutter speed Aperture

100-0009

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STD

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AUTO C

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Color

Dynamic range

Battery charge indicator

Multi-frame playback

S:STD

T:STD

Sharpness

Media

Protection

Sensitivity

To ne

Viewfinder display

12mm-dia reference
circle for center­weighted metering area

(P.54)

Focus area
Spot metering area

(P.54)

● Viewfinder information display

Focus
indicator

(P.36)

Focus area

Metering system (P.54)

Multiple exposure (P.52)
AE-L (Auto exposure lock)
indicator

Shutter speed

Aperture

(P.47)

(P.41)

On-Demand Grid Lines

Flash ready-light

Exposure compensation value

compensation value

Exposure compensation (P.63)

Flash exposure compensation (P.73)

Exposure mode (P.56-62) / Electronic

analog exposure display / Exposure

compensation value display

/ Flash exposure

(P.111)

(P.70)

(P.63, 73)

(P.63)

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The viewfinder will be dark without battery power but brightens after installation of fresh batteries. This is not a

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malfunction.

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The LCD panel in the upper part of the viewfinder (focus area and On-Demand Grid Lines) will become paler at high

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temperatures and will become darker and respond a little more slowly at low temperatures. However, it will operate
normally again at normal temperatures.

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The LCD panel in the viewfinder display (where the icons and numbers are displayed) will turn dark at high temperatures

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and will respond a little more slowly at low temperatures. However, it will operate normally again at normal temperatures.

About Advanced Focusing Screen Display

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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

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Fastener A

Fastener B

1 Getting Ready

Cable
holder

IEEE 1394

DC IN 5V

Strap
mount

ATTACHING THE STRAP

MOUNTING THE CAMERA LENS

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Using the cable holder

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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.

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Check that the strap is pulled tight after it is attached.

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Feed the cables through the cable holder.

Check the lens type.

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CPU contacts of CPU lens
The lens is fitted with CPU

signal contacts.

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See “Lens compatibility” (➡P.19) for details.

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G-type Nikkor lens

(without aperture ring)

Set the Power switch to “OFF” to turn the camera
off.

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.

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Always change the lens in an area free of dirt and dust.

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When attaching the lens, take care not to press the lens

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release button.

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When the lens is not attached or when a non-CPU Nikkor

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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.

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Take care not to mount the lens when it is at an angle to the

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camera as this can damage the lens mount on the camera.

CPU Nikkor lens other

than G-type

(with aperture ring)

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Getting Ready

Attach the cable holder to the strap mount.

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MOUNTING THE CAMERA LENS

Using CPU Nikkor lenses other than G-type lenses

Set the aperture ring to the minimum aperture.

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Lock the aperture ring. If you turn the camera on

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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.

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).

■ Types of CPU lenses and other usable lenses/accessories

Focus modeMode

Manual with

electronic

Autofocus

Lens/accessories

D-type AF Nikkor✽3,
G-type AF Nikkor
AF-S, AF-I Nikkor

PC Micro-Nikkor

✽2

85 mm f/2.8D

AF-I/AF-S Teleconverter

CPU Nikkor

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

✽9

PC-Nikkor

AI-S or AI type
Teleconverters

Non-CPU Nikkor

Bellows Focusing
Attachment PB-6

Auto Extension Rings
(PK-11A, PK-12,
PK-13 and PN-11)

✓: Compatible, —: Imcompatible
✽ 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.

✽ 7With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
✽ 8With 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.

✽3

,

✽4

✽6

✽12

rangefinder

✓✓✓✓✓✓

—

✓

✽5

✓

✽7

✽7

✓

✓✓✓✓✓

—

—

—

——

—

—

—

—

✽8

✓

✽8

✓

✓✓

✽5

✓

✽7

✓

✽7

✓

✽7

✓

Exposure mode

Any mode
other than

Manual

✓

M

—

M

3D 10-

segment

✓✓

✓✓✓✓

—

✓✓✓

—

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

—

✓

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—

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—

✽10

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✽11

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✽10

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✽10

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✽10

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✽10

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✽10

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Metering system

Matrix

10-

segment

—

—

—

Weighted,

✓✓

✓✓

Center-

✽1

Spot

✓

✓

✓

1

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Continued

MOUNTING THE CAMERA LENS

CHARGING THE BATTERIES

G-type Nikkor and other CPU Nikkor lens

◆

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, “

◆

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. “
indication in the top display panel and viewfinder; set/confirm aperture using the lens aperture ring.

◆

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)

¡” blinks in the top display panel and viewfinder and the shutter cannot be released.

When a non-CPU lens is attached

Nikkor lenses/accessories that cannot be attached to the FinePix S3 Pro

◆

◆

§” appears in place of the aperture

◆

Charge the AA-size Ni-MH batteries (HR-AA).

Batteries that can be charged

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.

Load the Ni-MH batteries (included) into the battery

1

2

✽Plug-in and cord-attached types are provided

depending on the intended country of use.

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 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.

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.

1

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20 21

LOADING THE BATTERIES

Compatible Batteries

h AA-size Ni-MH batteries (HR-AA) (4)

How to use the 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).

1

2

◆

Outer casing

Set the Power switch to “OFF” to turn the camera
off.

1Lift out the battery holder release catch.
2Turn the battery holder release catch

counterclockwise to unlock the battery holder.

3Pull the battery holder out.

01

3

4

04

03

02

01

03

02

Load the AA-size Ni-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.

!

Remove the batteries more easily by pushing the batteries

●

upwards from the gap at the opposite end from the battery
holder release catch.

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.

01

1

Getting Ready

03

02

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Access lamp

INSERTING THE MEDIA

Gold marking

CF/Microdrive
eject button

ISO200

09 / 23 / 2004

10 : 00 AM

3

Blinking

Lit

Lit

1

2

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.

Set the Power switch to “OFF” and check that the

1

xD-Picture Card CF/Microdrive

2

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.

!

Insert only the appropriate media types into the xD-Picture Card and CF/Microdrive slots. Inserting the 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.

●

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.

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/

Close the slot cover.

3

How to replace the xD-Picture Card

◆

24 25

◆

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.

!

When storing CF/Microdrives, always use the special

●

protective case.

CHECKING THE BATTERY CHARGE

Turn the camera on and check the battery charge indicator.

Top display panel

1No icon
Batteries charged.

2Blinking
No remaining battery charge.
Camera shutting down.

3Lit
Lights when there is no
remaining battery charge and
the camera shutdown
procedure has been completed.
The batteries must be replaced.

Rear display panel

1There is ample charge in

the batteries.

2The batteries are flat.

Have replacement batteries
ready.

3The batteries are fully

!

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.

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.

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.

!

Auto Power Off cannot be cancelled using the shutter button for vertical shooting.

●

◆

depleted. You must replace
the batteries.

1

Getting Ready

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TURNING ON AND OFF / SETTING THE DATE AND TIME

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CORRECTING THE DATE AND TIME / CHANGING THE DATE ORDER

1

2

To turn the camera on, set the Power switch to
“ON”.
To turn the camera off, set the Power switch to
“OFF”.

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.

01 02

1

2

1Unlock the 4-direction button.
2Press the “MENU/OK” button.

1Press “d” or “c” to move to option 3 and then

press “a” or “b” to select “DATE/TIME”.

2Press “c”.

01 02

!

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.

3

●

!

If you do not set the date and time, this message will appear

●

each time you turn the camera on.

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.

3

Correcting the date and time

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.

01 02 03

!

Holding down “a” or “b” changes the numbers continuously.

●

!

When the time displayed passes “12:00”, the AM/PM setting

●

01 02

!

Holding down “a” or “b” changes the numbers continuously.

●

!

When the time displayed passes “12:00”, the AM/PM setting

●

changes.

1Once you have set the date and time, press the

4

01 02

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“MENU/OK” button.

2

When you have finished the procedure, lock
the 4-direction button to prevent accidental
improper use.

!

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 time settings will be retained for
roughly 6 months even when the camera has no power
(batteries removed and AC power adapter disconnected).

01 02 03

4

changes.

Changing the date order

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.

Date order Explanation

YYYY.MM.DD

MM/DD/YYYY

DD.MM.YYYY

When you have finished the procedure, lock the 4­direction button to prevent accidental improper use.

Displays the date in the “year. month. day”
format.

Displays the date in the “month / day / year”
format.

Displays the date in the “day. month. year”
format.

1

Getting Ready

SELECTING THE LANGUAGE DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT / LCD ILLUMINATOR

言語言語

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4

5

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01 02

1

01 02

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”, “ESPAÑOL”, “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.

●

DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT

The finder diopter enables near- or far-sighted photographers to adjust the eyepiece diopter to suit
their vision.

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

(shortsighted) to +1.0 m-1(farsighted). Nikon also
provides 9 types of diopter adjustment lens
ranging from –5 m-1to +3 m-1.

Since the diopter adjustment knob is located next to the viewfinder, be careful not to poke yourself
in the eye with your finger or fingernail while sliding the knob.

LCD ILLUMINATOR

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 “

button again

i When you release the shutter
i When the Auto Power Off function turns the

camera off

m” LCD illumination

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1

Getting Ready

!

Pressing the shutter button down halfway temporarily turns

●

display panel illumination off.

CSM 14: The illuminator can be set to come on when any button is pressed (➡P.112).

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Basic

2

Photography

BASIC OPERATION GUIDE

xPower switch

Turns the camera on
and off.

xRelease mode

switch unlock
button

Hold down this button
to move the release
mode switch.

xAccessory shoe

Mount an external flash here.

xFocus mode selector switch

Selects AF-S (Single-AF servo), AF-C
(Continuous-AF servo) or M (Manual)
as the focus mode.

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)

xFlash pop-up button

To use the built-in flash, press
this button to pop-up the flash.

xLens release button

Hold down this button as
you remove the lens.

xSynchronizing terminal

Use this to connect flash units
that require a synchro cord.

xRemote release socket

Used to connect a 10-pin
remote release.

xTop display panel

Displays the information
shown in the viewfinder
along with other information.

xDepth of field check

button

This button allows you to
check the depth of field.

xSub-command dial

Changes the aperture and other
settings.

xShutter button

Press this button down halfway to
restore the camera to
Photography mode. Press down
fully to take a picture.

xExposure compensation

button

Used with the Main-command
dial to select the exposure
compensation value.

xLCD illuminator button

Illuminates the display panel.

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.

xDiopter adjustment knob

Makes the image in the viewfinder easier to see.
Set this knob to the position where the focusing
area appears sharpest.

2

Basic Photography

xMetering system selector dial

Selects Multi, Center-weighted or Spot
as the metering system.

xRelease mode switch

Selects Single-frame, Continuous, Self-timer or Multi
Exposure as the shutter release mode.

xMain command dial

Changes settings such as the
shutter speed.

xAE-L / AF-L button

Locks the exposure and focus while
pressed.

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BASIC OPERATION GUIDE

Main

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Slower

Faster

Main

Sub

＋

Main

＋

Open

Close

Sub

xFUNC button

Selects the information displayed
on the rear display panel.

xRear display panel

Displays information during
shooting or playback.

x F1 to F4 buttons

Use these buttons to select items in the rear display panel.

x4-direction button

Use this button to select menu
options or the focus area.

x4-direction button lock

switch

Release this switch to use the
4-direction button.

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.

Exposure mode dial

Auto Exposure
Bracketing button

Sub-command

dial

Flash exposure

compensation

button

Exposure

compensation

button

Main-

command dial

Procedure

xBACK button

xMENU/OK button

Press this button to confirm an
action in the menu screen.

Synchro mode
button

Setting

Exposure mode setting

Press this button to cancel an
action in the menu screen.

xPLAY button

Switches playback
display on and off.

x Access lamp

Lights during media access.

xPlayback, Menu and SET–UP Operations

Photography

LCD monitor

OFF

Shutter button pressed halfway

Menu SET-UPPlayback

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Frame advance : dc
Playback zoom : ab

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ＢＡＣＫ

1Menu option selection : dc
2Setting selection : ab
3Confirmation : MENU/OK

Cancel : BACK

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1Option selection : ab
2Setting selection : dc

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Program shift “P”

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

Synchro mode setting

“P, S, A, M”

Flash exposure compensation amount

Sensitivity setting “ISO”

Custom setting option selection

“CSM”

Custom setting option modification

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Sub

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TAKING PICTURES (P Auto-Multi Program

)

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01

2

02

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3

Single
Area AF

Dynamic
AF

Set the focus mode selector switch to “S” (Single­AF Servo).

!

Make sure to turn the focus mode selector switch until it

●

clicks into position.

1Press the “FUNC” button to display the AF

setting on the rear display panel.

2Press the “F1” button to select “7” Single area

AF.

1Unlock the 4-direction button.
2Press “d ”, “c ”, “a” or “b ” to position the

focusing area in the center.

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7

8

Set the metering system selector dial to “/”
(Matrix metering).

!

Matrix metering indication “l” appears in the viewfinder.

●

Set the Exposure mode dial to “P” (Auto-Multi
Program).

Brace your elbows against your body and hold the
camera with both hands.

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!

When shooting with the camera held vertically, see the

!

The selected focus area indicator appears on the top display

●

panel, in the viewfinder display and on the viewfinder screen
(➡P.47).

Lock the 4-direction button to prevent accidental

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5

improper use.

Hold down the release mode switch unlock button
and set the release mode switch to “,” (Single­frame).

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section on vertical shooting (➡P.36).

!

Take care not to obscure the lens with your fingers or the

●

shoulder strap.

Position the central focus area over the subject.

!

If the subject is outside the focus area, either move the focus

●

area or take the picture using the AF Lock function (➡P.40).

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TAKING PICTURES (P Auto-Multi Program

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Shutter button for
vertical shooting

Lock lever for

vertical shooting

)

Press the shutter button down halfway to focus the

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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.

Without releasing the shutter button, press it down

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Shooting with the camera held on end (vertically

all the way (fully pressed) to take the shot.

)

The shutter button for vertical shooting makes taking pictures in this mode as convenient as normal
shooting.

Unlock the shutter button for vertical shooting.

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NUMBER OF AVAILABLE SHOTS

The number of available shots is displayed on the
rear display panel.

!

See P.78-79 for information on changing the number of

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recorded pixels/Quality (compression ratio) setting.

!

The factory default settings set at shipment are 6M and N

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(Quality: NORMAL).

■ 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.

Number of recorded
pixels

Quality Mode

Image File Size

DPC-16 (16 MB)
DPC-32 (32 MB)
DPC-64 (64 MB)
DPC-128 (128 MB)
DPC-256 (256 MB)
DPC-512 (512 MB)
Microdrive (340 MB)
Microdrive (1 GB)

CCD-RAW

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HIGH

D-RANGE

D-RANGE

WIDE

STANDARD

Approx.

Approx.

25 MB

13 MB
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12
24
59

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20 39
13 27
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4256 × 2848

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FINE

NORMAL

Approx.

Approx.

4.7 MB

2.4 MB

3

6

6

13

13

26

26

53

53

107

107

214

73 146 116 232 200 396 338 671

220 437

3024 × 2016

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FINE

NORMAL

Approx.

Approx.

3.0 MB

1.5 MB

5

10

10

20

21

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84

85

169

170

339

349 698 597 1173 995 1932

✽ Number of available shots for formatted media.

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FINE

Approx.

1.7 MB
8

17
36

72
146
292

2304 × 1536

NORMAL

Approx.
880 KB

17
35

72
144
290
580

1

FINE

Approx.

1 MB

14
30

61
122
245
491

1440 × 960

NORMAL

Approx.
520 KB

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59
120
241
484
967

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Hold the camera vertically to take the picture.

2

!

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 vertical shooting. Press the shutter button on the top of

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the camera to restore power to the camera.

AF-ASSIST ILLUMINATOR

SITUATIONS WHERE AUTOFOCUS MAY NOT WORK AS EXPECTED

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 range of the AF-assist
illuminator is approx. 0.5-3 m (1.6-9.8 ft.).

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 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 70­200mm f/2.8D and AF-S VR ED 200-400mm f/4G.

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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.

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Center-weighted metering

Spot metering

USING AF LOCK

TAKING PICTURES WITH AE LOCK

If you take a shot with this type of composition

1

2

3

4

When AF (Auto Focus) does not focus the shot

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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.

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.

Keep the shutter button pressed down halfway (AF
lock) and check that the focus indicator “●” is lit in
the viewfinder display.

!

If you are using the “AF-C” focus mode, hold the shutter

●

button down halfway and press the “AE-L/AF-L” button
(➡P.41).

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

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used to ensure excellent results.

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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.

Set the metering system selector dial to “-”

1

2

3

CSM 5: Auto Exposure Lock can be set 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

Center-weighted or “0” Spot metering.
h Matrix metering is not recommended since the

effect of the Auto Exposure Lock cannot be
effectively attained.

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/AF­L” 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.

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.

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DEPTH OF FIELD CHECK BUTTON / CCD PLANE INDICATOR

PLAYBACK MODE

VIEWING THE IMAGES (w PLAYBACK

)

DEPTH OF FIELD CHECK BUTTON

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” Auto­Multi 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

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speed display and LCD illumination both turn off.

CCD PLANE INDICATOR

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-to­subject distance, e.g. in close-up photography. The
exact distance from the lens mounting flange to the
CCD plane is 46.5 mm.

01 02

03

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.

!

Pressing the “PLAY” button displays the last image

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photographed.

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.

Playback mode Frame number

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Press the “FUNC”
button to switch
between
functions.

100-0009

Date /

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Time

WB:AUTO NORMAL 6M F:STD

White balance

Quality

Still images viewable on the FinePix S3 Pro

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This camera will display still images recorded on the FinePix S3 Pro or still images (excluding some
uncompressed images) recorded on any FUJIFILM 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

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the FinePix S3 Pro.

Recorded

pixels

100-0009

Shutter speed Aperture

Film simulation

100-0009

125 F5.6 ISO200

STD S:STD

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D:AUTO C:STD

Dynamic range

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Sensitivity

Sharpness

To neColor