Fujifilm FINEPIX S9000 User Manual

BL00472-200(1

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This manual will show you how to use your
FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix S9000/FinePix S9500 correctly.
Please follow the instructions carefully.

OWNER’S MANUAL

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Getting Ready

Settings

Using

the Camera

Advanced

Features

Software

Installation

Viewing Images

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 A/V 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.142) and make

sure you understand them before using the camera.

We

:

Name

:

Address

declare that the product
Product Name: FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix S9000 / FinePix S9500
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).

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

Tokyo 106-8620, Japan

Safety:EN60065
EMC:EN55022:1998 Classe B

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

Dusseldorf, Germany August 1, 2005

Place Date Signature/Managing Director

IMPORTANT

NOTICE

BEFORE OPENING THE CD-ROM PROVIDED BY FUJI
PHOTO FILM CO., LTD., PLEASE READ THIS END USER
LICENSE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. ONLY IF YOU
AGREE WITH THIS AGREEMENT, SHOULD YOU USE THE
SOFTWARE RECORDED ON THE CD-ROM. BY OPENING
THE PACKAGE, YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE TO BE
BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT.

End User License Agreement

T

his End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) is an agreement between
Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. (“FUJIFILM”) and you, which sets forth the terms
and conditions of the license granted for you to use the software provided by
FUJIFILM.
The CD-ROM contains third party software. In case a separate agreement is
provided by a third party supplier for its software, the provisions of such
separate agreement shall apply to the use of such third party software,
prevailing over those of this Agreement.

1. Definitions.

(a) “Media” means the CD-ROM titled “Software for FinePix CX” which is

provided to you together with this Agreement.
(b) “Software” means the software which is recorded on Media.
(c) “Documentation” means the operation manuals of Software and other

related written materials which are provided to you together with

Media.
(d) “Product” means Media (including Software) and Documentation

collectively.

2. Use of Software.

FUJIFILM grants to you a nontransferable, nonexclusive license:

to install one copy of Software onto one computer in binary machine

(a)

executable form;
(b) to use Software on the computer onto which Software is installed;

and
(c) to make one backup copy of Software.

3. Restrictions.

3.1 You shall not distribute, rent, lease or otherwise transfer all or any

part of Software, Media or Documentation to any third party without
FUJIFILM’s prior written consent. You also shall not sublicense,
assign or otherwise transfer all or any part of the rights granted to
you by FUJIFILM under this Agreement without FUJIFILM’s prior
written consent.

3.2 Except as expressly granted by FUJIFILM hereunder, you shall not

copy or reproduce all or any part of Software or Documentation.

3.3 You shall not modify, adapt or translate Software or Documentation.

You also shall not alter or remove copyright and other proprietary
notices that appear on or in Software or Documentation.

3.4 You shall not, or shall not have any third party, reverse-engineer,

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decompile, or disassemble Software.

Be sure to read this page before using the Software.

4. Ownership.

All copyrights and other proprietary rights to Software and
Documentation are owned and retained by FUJIFILM or the third party
suppliers as indicated on or in Software or Documentation. Nothing
contained herein shall be construed, expressly or implicitly, as
transferring or granting any right, license, or title to you other than those
explicitly granted under this Agreement.

5. Limited Warranty.

FUJIFILM warrants to you that Media is free from any defect in material
and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of
your receipt of Media. Should Media not meet the foregoing warranty,
FUJIFILM shall replace such defective Media with other Media bearing
no defect. FUJIFILM’s entire liability and your sole and exclusive remedy
with regard to any defect in Media shall be expressly limited to such
FUJIFILM’s replacement of Media as provided herein

6. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY.

EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 5 HEREIN, FUJIFILM
PROVIDES PRODUCT “AS IS” AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF
ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. FUJIFILM SHALL MAKE NO
WARRANTY, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO ANY
OTHER MATTERS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO NON­INFRINGEMENT OF ANY COPYRIGHT, PATENT, TRADE SECRET,
OR ANY OTHER PROPRIETARY RIGHTS OF ANY THIRD PARTY,
MARCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.

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IN NO EVENT SHALL FUJIFILM HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY
GENERAL, SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL,
INCIDENTAL, OR OTHER DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR
LOSS OF PROFITS OR LOST SAVINGS) INCURRED FROM THE USE
OF OR INABILITY TO USE PRODUCT EVEN IF FUJIFILM HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

8. No export.

You acknowledge that neither Software nor any part thereof, will be
transferred, or exported to any country or used in any manner in
violation of any export control laws and regulations to which Software is
subject.

9. Termination.

In case you breach any of the terms and conditions hereof, FUJIFILM
may immediately terminate this Agreement without any notice.

10. Term.

This Agreement is effective until the date when you cease to use
Software, unless earlier terminated in accordance with Section 9
hereof.

11. Obligation upon termination.

Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, you shall, at
your own responsibility and expense, delete or destroy
immediately all Software (including its copies), Media and
Documentation.

12. Governing Law.

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with laws of Japan.

Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u
ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA

Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Private Households

Disposal of used Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other
European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product, or in the manual and in the warranty, and/or on its packaging
indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste.

Instead it should be taken to an applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment.

By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative
consequences to the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by

If your equipment contains easy removable batteries or accumulators please dispose these separately
according to your local requirements.

The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about
recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the
shop where you have purchased the product.

In Countries outside the EU:

If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct way of
disposal.

inappropriate waste handling of this product.

Contents

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Warning
IMPORTANT
EC Declaration of Conformity
Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in
Private Households
Preface

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Accessories included

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Camera parts and features

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Example of screen text display

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■ Photography mode

■ Playback mode

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1 Getting Ready

ATTACHING THE STRAP, LENS CAP AND LENS HOOD

Attaching the lens cap
Attaching the lens hood

LOADING THE BATTERIES

Compatible 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 FORMAT
SELECTING THE LANGUAGE

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2 Using the Camera

BASIC OPERATION GUIDE

PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE)

INDICATOR LAMP DISPLAY

AF-ASSIST ILLUMINATOR

NUMBER OF AVAILABLE FRAMES

■ Standard number of frames per media
USING AF/AE LOCK
USING ZOOM FUNCTION
SHOOTING ASSISTANT FUNCTION

PLAYBACK MODE

VIEWING THE IMAGES (

Single-frame playback / Selecting images / Multi-frame playback
Sorting by date
Playback zoom

■ Zoom scales

ERASING IMAGE (ERASE FRAME)

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B STILL PHOTOGRAPHY

PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS

FOCUSING (DISTANCE)
EXPOSURE (SHUTTER SPEED AND APERTURE)
TAKING PICTURES — SELECTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS
SELECTING PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

B AUTO

SCENE POSITION

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D EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

AE-L

ADJUSTING LIGHT METERING (PHOTOMETRY)
CONTINUOUS AF
MANUAL FOCUS

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SHUTTER-PRIORITY AUTO
APERTURE-PRIORITY AUTO
MANUAL

USING AE LOCK

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e MACRO (CLOSE-UP)
d FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY

x Auto flash

b Red-eye reduction

d Forced flash

c Slow synchro

n Red-eye reduction + Slow synchro

f CONTINUOUS SHOOTING

f Top 4-frame continuous shooting

j Auto bracketing
k Final 4-frame continuous shooting
h Long-period continuous shooting

INCREASING MONITOR BRIGHTNESS
PHOTOGRAPHY INFORMATION

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PHOTO MODE PHOTOGRAPHY

˘ QUALITY MODE (NUMBER OF RECORDED PIXELS)

Quality settings in Photography mode

û SENSITIVITY
ü FinePix COLOR

PHOTOGRAPHY MENU

SETTING PHOTOGRAPHY MENU
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU

Ä SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY
» WHITE BALANCE (SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE)
â HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING

H AF MODE
Ô FLASH BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT

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SHARPNESS

‘ SATURATION

“ CONTRAST

Á BRACKETING

È MULTIPLE EXPOSURE
Ê USING AN EXTERNAL FLASH

B PLAYBACK

PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS

PLAYBACK INFORMATION

PLAYBACK MENU

Ò ERASING SINGLE / ALL FRAMES
Ú IMAGE ROTATE

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PHOTO MODE PLAYBACK

¸ HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS (DPOF)
¸ SPECIFYING DPOF SETTINGS EASILY

PLAYBACK MENU

¸ DPOF SET FRAME
¸ DPOF ALL RESET
Ç PROTECTING IMAGES: FRAME / SET ALL / RESET ALL
◊ AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK
 RECORDING VOICE MEMOS
 PLAYING BACK VOICE MEMOS

■ Playing back voice memos
Adjusting volume of voice memos

¯ TRIMMING

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MOVIE MODE

r RECORDING MOVIES

■ Recording times per media

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˘ QUALITY SETTINGS IN MOVIE MODE

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Contents

Preface

PLAYBACK MODE

PLAYING BACK MOVIES

■ Playing back movies
Adjusting volume of movies

Settings

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SET-UP

˜ USING THE SET-UP SCREEN

■ SET-UP menu options

á IMAGE DISPLAY
ã PLAYBACK VOLUME
é FRAME NO.
ê ADJUSTING SCREEN BRIGHTNESS

≤ CCD-RAW
î AUTO POWER OFF
ï FORMAT
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5 Software Installation

5.1 INSTALLATION ON A Windows PC

5.2 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS X

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6 Viewing Images

6.1 CAMERA CONNECTION

6.1.1 Using the AC Power adapter

6.1.2 Connecting to a TV

6.2 CONNECTING THE CAMERA DIRECTLY TO THE PRINTER — PictBridge FUNCTION

6.2.1 Specifying images for printing on the camera

6.2.2 Specifying images for printing without using DPOF (single-frame printing)

6.3 CONNECTING TO A PC

6.3.1 Connecting to a PC

6.3.2 Disconnecting the camera

6.4 USING FinePixViewer

6.4.1 Mastering FinePixViewer

6.4.2 Uninstalling the software

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■ Test Shots Prior to Photography

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For important photographs (such as weddings and
overseas trips), always take a test shot and view the
image to make sure that the camera is working
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
CF/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
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 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.

®

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.

Do not store or use the camera in direct sunlight or in places subject to extreme temperature rises,
such as in a closed car in summer.

System Expansion Options
Accessories Guide
Using Your Camera Correctly
Power Supply and Batteries

Applicable Batteries
Notes on the Batteries
Using the AA-size
Ni-MH batteries correctly
AC Power Adapter
Discharging
rechargeable batteries

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Notes on the Media

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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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FUJIFILM Digital Camera
Worldwide Network

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Safety Notes

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Accessories included

Camera parts and features

✽ Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on

using the camera parts or features.

h AA-size Alkaline Batteries (LR6) (4)

h 16 MB, xD-Picture Card™ (1)

Anti-static case (1) included

h Strap (1)

h Lens cap (1)
h Lens cap holder (1)

h Lens hood (1)

h A/V cable (1)

Approx. 1.2 m (3.9 ft.), plug (2.5 mm dia.) to
pin-plug ×2

h USB cable (mini-B) (1)

h CD-ROM (1)

Software for FinePix CX

h Owner’s Manual (this manual) (1)

Power switch

Power-OFF

Shutter
button

Mode dial

Still photography Movie recording

Manual (P.44) Anti-blur (P.40) Movie (P.93)

Aperture-priority Auto (P.43) Natural light (P.40)

Shutter-priority Auto (P.42) Portrait (P.40)

Programmed Auto (P.41) Landscape (P.40)

Auto (P.40) Night (P.40)

Viewfinder (EVF)

Diopter
adjustment dial

LCD monitor

Playback mode (P.31)

Photography mode (P.23)

Release socket (P.25)

compensation button

Continuous shooting

Command dial (P.20)

AE-L (AE lock) button (P.21, 46)

Exposure

Flash button

button

(P.45)
(P.51)

(P.54)

Hot shoe (P.72)

External AF sensor

Synchronizing terminal (P.72)

Photometry selector dial (P.21, 47)

EVF/LCD (monitor selector) button

AF-assist illuminator

(P.26)

Self-timer lamp

Focus check button (P.21, 49)

Photo mode ( ) button

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(P.65)

(P.21, 23)

Indicator lamp (P.26)

Strap mount (P.11)

(P.21)

Slot cover (P.14)

CF / Microdrive slot (P.14)

Tripod mount

DISP/BACK button

(P.21, 30, 31)

MENU/OK button (P.21)

4-direction (abdc) button (P.21)

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Battery cover (P.13)

CF / Microdrive eject

button

(P.15)

xD-Picture Card slot

P.14

ISO

200

Camera parts and features

1 Getting Ready

ATTACHING THE STRAP, LENS CAP AND LENS HOOD

Flash (P.51)

Flash pop-up button (P.23, 51)

Focus ring (P.22, 49)

Zoom ring (P.22, 29)

Lens hood

Focus mode selector switch (P.22, 48, 49)

(One-touch AF) button (P.22, 49)

Example of screen text display

■ Photography mode

High-speed shooting

Continuous shooting

Photometry

Self-timer

Macro (close-up)

Flash

Battery level warning

Aperture setting display

Shutter speed

Photography mode

AE lock

ISO

ISO

1 / 1 / 2005 12:00 AM

2000 F2.8

Strap mount (P.11)

INFO (information check)

button (P.22, 58, 74)

Terminal cover

USB socket (mini-B)

A/V OUT (Audio / Visual output)

DC IN 5V (power input) socket (P.112)

Number of available frames

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NNN

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200

Exposure compensation

Exposure compensation

socket (P.112)

Macro button (P.22, 50)

ISO 200

Quality mode

NNN

FinePix COLOR

Camera shake warning

Microphone

Speaker

Sensitivity

AF frame

Media

Date / Time

indicator

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Using the lens cap holder

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Attach the strap to the strap mounts on the camera.
Once you have attached both ends of the strap,
check carefully to make sure that the strap is firmly
secured.

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Attach the strap correctly to prevent dropping the camera.

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Pull the lens cap cord through the strap.

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Attach the lens cap cord to prevent losing the lens cap.

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Getting Ready

Attaching the lens cap

Attach the lens cap to the lens by pressing in on
both sides of the cap.

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Make sure that the lens cap does not appear in your
shot when taking a picture, attach it to the lens cap
holder.

■ Playback mode

Protection

DPOF

Battery level warning

Voice memo

Playback mode

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1 / 1 / 2005 12:00 AM

100-0001

Playback frame number

Media

Date / Time

ATTACHING THE STRAP, LENS CAP AND LENS HOOD

LOADING THE BATTERIES

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Storing lens hood

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Attaching the lens hood

When attaching the lens hood, it is effective for
reducing ghost images and flare in backlit scenes.
Camera provides crisp, clear shots.
1Align the indicators on the camera and lens

hood, and fit the lens hood to the lens.

2Turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks.

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As in storing lens hood into the soft case, the lens
hood can be attached upside down.

Compatible batteries

h AA-size alkaline batteries (4) or AA-size Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (4) (sold separately)

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Use the same brand and grade AA-size alkaline batteries as those supplied with the camera.

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How to use the batteries

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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 Do not use manganese or Ni-Cd batteries.
h Soil, such as fingermarks on the poles of the batteries can shorten time for which the batteries

can be used.

h The time for which AA-size alkaline batteries (referred to hereafter simply as alkaline batteries)

can be used varies depending on the brand. Some brands of alkaline batteries may stop providing
power more quickly than those supplied with the camera. Note also that due to their nature, the
time for which alkaline batteries can be used decreases in cold conditions (0°C to +10°C/+32°F to
+50°F). The use of AA-size Ni-MH batteries is better for this reason.

h Use Fujifilm Battery charger (sold separately) to charge AA-size Ni-MH batteries.
h See P.125-126 for other notes on using batteries.
h When first purchased or if left unused for a long period, the amount of time which AA-size

Ni-MH batteries can be used may be short. See P.126 for more information.

1

◆

Outer casing

Check that the camera is turned off (set the Power
switch to “OFF”) before opening the battery cover.

!

If opening the battery cover while the camera is still on, the

●

camera will turn off.

!

Do not apply force to the battery cover.

●

Do not open the battery cover while the camera is
on. This could damage the media or ruin the image
files on the media.

1

Getting Ready

Load the batteries correctly as indicated by the

2

3

polarity icons.

Press on the battery cover to push the batteries
down.
Slide the cover closed.

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Gold marking

Gold

contact

area

INSERTING THE MEDIA

CF / Microdrive eject button

Blinking red

Lit red

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Blinking red

Lit red

1

2

3

No icon

Use either xD-Picture Card or CF/Microdrive as recording media in the FinePix S9000 / FinePix
S9500.

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 “

h Data cannot be copied between the two media types on the FinePix S9000 / FinePix S9500.

01

1

¡” MEDIA (➡P.100).

1Set the Power switch to “OFF”.
2Open the slot cover.

02

!

If opening the slot cover while the camera is still on, the

●

camera will turn off.

Do not open the slot cover while the camera is on.
This could damage the media or ruin the image
files on the media.

xD-Picture Card CF/Microdrive

2

How to replace

◆

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.

the xD-Picture Card

◆

Checking the battery charge

Turn the camera on and check the battery charge.

How to replace

◆

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.

1There is ample battery charge.
2There is insufficient charge left in the batteries.

The batteries will soon run out. Have a new set
of batteries ready.

3The batteries are depleted. The display will

shortly go blank and the camera will stop
working. Replace or recharge the batteries.

“C” appears as a small icon on the left-hand side
of the screen. “V” appears as a large icon in the
center of the screen.

the CF/Microdrive

◆

1

Getting Ready

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 a CF/Microdrive.

!

If the media is not fully inserted into the slot, [CARD ERROR] appears.

●

Close the slot cover.

3

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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/

!

Depending on the camera mode and the type of batteries used, the transition from “C” to “V” may occur more

●

quickly.

!

Due to the nature of the battery, the battery level warning may appear early when the camera is used in cold

●

locations. This is normal. Try warming the batteries in your pocket or a similar location before use.

✽ Battery level warning

1) The camera’s estimation of the remaining battery charge varies greatly depending on the camera operation mode.
Consequently, even if “
to Photography mode.

2) Depending on the battery type and the level of charge in the batteries, the camera may run out of power without first
displaying a battery level warning. This is particularly likely to happen when batteries that have run out of charge
once are re-used.
In situation 2), immediately load new or fully charged replacement batteries.

Auto power off function

◆

If the camera is left unused for 2 or 5 minutes, the Auto power off function turns the camera off (➡P.104).
To turn the camera back on, set the Power switch to “OFF” briefly and then back to “

C” or “V” is not displayed in Playback mode, one of them may appear when you change

◆

q” or “w”.

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2006

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2004
2003

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CORRECTING THE DATE AND TIME / CHANGING THE DATE FORMAT

1

2

3

01 02

To turn the camera on, set the Power switch to “q”
or “

w”.

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

When using the camera for the first time after
purchasing, the date and time are cleared.
Press the “MENU/OK” button to set the date and
time.

!

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 “DISP/BACK” button.

●

!

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

●

each time you turn the camera on.

1Press “d” or “c” to select Year, Month, Day,

Hour or Minute.

2Press “a” or “b” to correct the setting.

!

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

●

!

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

●

changes.

1

01 02

2

01 02

3

Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu
on the screen.

1Press “a” or “b” to select “˜” SET-UP.
2Press “c”.

1Press “d” to move to page number.
2Press “a” or “b” to select “PAGE 3”.

1

Getting Ready

Once you have set the date and time, press the

4

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“MENU/OK” button. Pressing the “MENU/OK”
button changes the camera to Photography or
Playback mode.

!

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 installed for 2
hours or more, the camera settings will be retained for
roughly 6 hours even if both sources of power are removed.

01 03 02

4

1Press “c” to move to menu item.
2Press “a” or “b” to select “ì” DATE/TIME.
3Press “c”.

Continued

CORRECTING THE DATE AND TIME / CHANGING THE DATE FORMAT

DATE/TIMEDAT E /T IM E

AMA M

SETSE T CANCELCA N CE L

DD.MM.YYD D. M M. Y Y

YY.MM.DDY Y. M M .D D

8/24/2005

MM/DD/YYM M / D D / Y Y

10:00

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2006

2005

2004
2003

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SELECTING THE LANGUAGE

5

01 02 03

01 02 03

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.

!

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

●

!

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

●

changes.

Changing the date format

1Press “d” or “c” to select the date format.
2Press “a” or “b” to set the format. Refer to the

table below for details of the settings.

3Always press the “MENU/OK” button after the

settings are completed.

Date format Sample settings

YY.MM.DD 2005.8.24
MM/DD/YY 8/24/2005
DD.MM.YY 24.8.2005

01 02 03

1

01 02

2

01 02

03

3

1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the

menu on the screen.

2Press “a” or “b” to select “˜” SET-UP.
3Press “c”.

1Press “d” to move to page number.
2Press “a” or “b” to select “PAGE 3”.

1Press “c” to move to menu item.
2Press “a” or “b” to select “ ”.
3Press “c”.

1

Getting Ready

!

The screens in this manual are shown in English.

●

!

See P.100 for more information on the “˜” SET-UP menu.

●

Press “a” or “b” to select the language.

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Using

2

the Camera

BASIC OPERATION GUIDE

This section describes the camera’s functions.

Command dial

In Photography mode, turn the
Command dial to select program
shift and specify settings such as
the shutter speed and aperture.

: Exposure compensation

Hold down the “ ” button and turn the
Command dial to select the setting.

: Flash

Release the pop-up flash, hold down the “ ”
button and turn the Command dial to select the
setting.

: Continuous shooting

Hold down the “ ” button and turn the
Command dial to select the setting.

Power switch

ON/OFF and “ ”
Photography mode /
“ ” Playback mode
selector switch

Use the Power switch to
select the mode.

Diopter adjustment dial

Makes the image in the
viewfinder easier to see. Set
the dial to the position where
the AF frame appears
sharpest.

Photo mode button

Photography: Select the quality

mode, sensitivity and FinePix
COLOR settings.

Playback: Specify the print
order (DPOF) settings.

DISP/BACK button

DISP: Press this button to select

the screen display.
BACK: Press this button to stop

a procedure midway through.

AE-L button

The exposure remains locked while this button is pressed.

Photometry selector dial

Selecting light metering method.

EVF/LCD (monitor selector) button

Pressing the “EVF/LCD” button toggles
between the viewfinder (EVF) and the LCD
monitor. Use whichever mode is best suited
to your shot.

Focus check button

Pressing this button enlarges the
central portion of the screen. Use
this to focus the image precisely.

ab button

“T (a)” button: Selecting Digital

zoom mode (2×).
“W (b)” button: Canceling the

Digital zoom mode.

2

Using the Camera

Using the Menus

Photography mode selector

Tu rn the Mode dial to select the Photography mode.

Programmed Auto

Shutter-priority Auto

Aperture-priority Auto

Manual

Movie

Auto

Anti-blur

Natural light

Por trait

Landscape

Night

Still photography

Movie recording

1Displaying the menu.

Press the “MENU/OK” button.

2Selecting a menu option.

Press the up or down arrow
on the 4-direction button.

SELF-TIMER

:OFF

:AUTO

1

:OFF

:

2

: 0

:

SET

3Selecting an option.

OFF

Press the right arrow on the
4-direction button.

:OFF

:AUTO

1

:ON

:

2

: 0

:SET

OFF

OFF

4Selecting a setting.

Press the up or down arrow
on the 4-direction button.

:

OFF

:

1

AUTO

:

OFF

:

2

:

0

:

SET

10 SEC

OFF

5Confirming the setting.

Press the “MENU/OK” button.

Up, down, left and right are indicated by black triangles in the Owner’s Manual. Up or down is shown
as “a” or “b”, and left or right is shown as “d” or “c”.

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EVF

LCD

Diopter adjustment dial

BASIC OPERATION GUIDE

E R A SE E

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Y E S

C A N C E L

Y E S

C A N C E L

PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE

)

Focus ring

The camera focuses on
the subject using Manual
focus mode.

Zoom ring

Tu rn the zoom ring to
take pictures with zoom
function.

Macro button

Use this for close-up shots. Pressing this button changes the modes as follows:

Macro Super macro Macro off (Normal)
Focal range: Normal Wide-angle: approx. 50 cm (1.6 ft.) to infinity

Telephoto: approx. 2 m (6.6 ft.) to infinity
Macro Wide-angle: approx. 10 cm to 3 m (3.9 in. to 9.8 ft.)
Telephoto: approx. 90 cm to 3 m (3.0 ft. to 9.8 ft.)
Super macro Approx. 1 cm to 1 m (0.4 in. to 3.3 ft.) (Wide-angle only)

Flash pop-up button

To use the flash, press the flash pop-up button to
release the flash.

INFO (information check) button

Press this button to view image information.
Photography mode: Displays the current

settings (white balance, sharpness, etc.)
and histogram.

Playback mode: Displays the information
for the image currently displayed.

One-touch AF button

Focus the image once. This can only
be used for manual focusing.

Focus mode selector switch

Changes among C-AF (Continuous
AF), S-AF (Single AF) and MF (Manual
focus).

1

2

3

01

03

02

1 Set the Power switch to “q”.
2 Set the Mode dial to “B”.
3 Set the Focus mode selector switch to “S-AF”.

h Focal range

Wide-angle: approx. 50 cm (1.6 ft.) to infinity
Telephoto: approx. 2 m (6.6 ft.) to infinity

!

Use Macro mode for subjects closer than 50 cm (1.6 ft.)

●

(➡P.50).

!

When [CARD ERROR], [CARD NOT INITIALIZED], [CARD

●

FULL] or [NO CARD] appears, see P.130.

Press the Flash pop-up button to pop up the flash.

!

When the flash pops up, the image may disappear and go

●

dark briefly due to flash charging. The indicator lamp blinks
orange during charging.

!

If the flash is used in dusty conditions or when it is snowing,

●

white dots may appear in the image due to flash reflecting off
the dust particles or snowflakes. Use Suppressed flash mode
to fix the problem.

Press the “EVF/LCD” button to alternate the display
between the viewfinder (EVF) and the LCD
monitor.
When the AF frame in the viewfinder (EVF) is
difficult to see, adjust the viewfinder using the
Diopter adjustment dial.

The EVF/LCD selection is retained even when the
camera is off or the mode setting is changed.

2

Using the Camera

◆ Displaying the on-screen Help ◆

Instructions for the next step in the procedure
appear at the bottom of the screen. Press the

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22

button indicated.
In the right side screen, press the “MENU/OK”
button to erase the displayed frame. To cancel
erasing, press the “DISP/BACK” button.

YES

CANCEL

ERAS

OK?

YES

CANCEL

Continued

PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

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Click

Release
socket

TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE

)

Press the shutter button down fully. When a
clicking sound is heard, the camera records the
image.

!

There is a slight delay between the shutter button being

●

pressed and the picture being taken. Play back the shot to
check the image.

!

When pressing the shutter button down fully in one motion,

●

the camera takes the picture without the AF frame changing.

!

When pressing the shutter button fully, the indicator lamp

●

lights orange (shooting disabled) and next picture can be
taken after turning off the indicator lamp.

!

When taking a picture using flash, the image may disappear

●

and go dark briefly due to flash charging. The indicator lamp
blinks orange during charging.

!

See P.130-131 for information on the warning displays.

●

◆

Use a mechanical cable release with this camera.
To prevent camera shake, use a tripod (sold
separately) and cable release (sold separately).

Compatible cable releases

ISO 6053: 1979-compliant cable releases

!

Do not apply force to a cable release attached to the

●

camera. This could damage the camera.

◆

walls or subjects dressed in the same color as
the background)

h Shots where another high-contrast object (not

the subject) is close to the AF frame and is
either closer or further away than your subject
(such as a shot of someone against a
background with strongly contrasting
elements)

For such subjects use AF/AE lock (➡P.28) or
“MF” Manual focus mode (➡P.49).

You can adjust any angle of
the LCD monitor. It is useful to
shoot the subject that is in a
high or low location.

Brace your elbows against your sides and hold the

4

5

6

AF frame

7

Bebeep

Before the flash fires, “∑” appears on the screen. When selecting a slow shutter speed that will

cause camera shake, “

scene or mode being shot, use a tripod.

|” appears on the screen. Use the flash to take pictures. According to the

camera with both hands.

!

Moving the camera while shooting gives a blurred picture

●

(camera shake). Use a tripod to prevent camera shake,
particularly for shots in the dark when the selected flash
mode is Suppressed flash.

!

There may be some uneven brightness at the lower edge of

●

the screen. This is normal and does not affect the
photographed image.

Hold the camera so that your fingers or the strap do
not cover the lens, flash and AF-assist illuminator.
If the lens, flash or AF-assist illuminator is obscured
by your fingers or the strap, subjects may be out of
focus or the brightness (exposure) of your shot may
be incorrect.

!

Check that the lens is clean. If it is dirty, clean the lens as

●

informed on P.125.

Frame the shot so that the subject fills the entire AF
(Autofocus) frame.

!

The image shown on the screen before the picture is taken

●

may differ in brightness, color, etc. from the image actually
recorded. Play back the recorded image to check it (➡P.31).

!

When the subject is not in the AF frame, use AF/AE lock to

●

take the picture (➡P.28).

Press the shutter button down halfway. When a
short double-beep is heard, the camera focuses on
your subject. The AF frame on the screen becomes
smaller and the camera sets the shutter speed and
aperture. The indicator lamp (green) changes from
blinking to lit.

!

When a short double-beep is not heard and “{” appears on

●

the screen, the camera cannot focus.

!

Pressing the shutter button down halfway freezes the image

●

on the screen briefly. This image is not the recorded image.

!

When “{” appears on the screen, press again the shutter

●

button down halfway or try standing about 2 m (6.6 ft.) from
your subject to take the picture.

!

The flash fires several times (pre-flashes and the main flash).

●

8

Support for a cable release

◆

Compatible filters

◆

58 mm-diameter commercial available filters can be attached.

!

Do not use more than one filter at a time.

●

!

The lens cap (included) may not be used when attaching the filter.

●

Subjects not suitable for autofocus

◆

The FinePix S9000 / FinePix S9500 uses a high-precision autofocusing mechanism. However, it may
have difficulty focusing on the following:

h Very shiny subjects such as a mirror or car

body

h Subjects photographed through glass
h Subjects that do not reflect well, such as hair

or fur

h Subjects with no substance, such as smoke or

flames

h Dark subjects
h Fast moving subjects
h Subjects with little or no contrast between the

subject and the background (such as white

Using LCD monitor

◆

◆

◆

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Using the Camera

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TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE

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INDICATOR LAMP DISPLAY

Display Status

Lit green AF/AE lock in progress, Setting video output

Blinking green Camera shake warning or AF warning (ready to shoot)

Blinking green and
orange alternately

Lit orange Recording to media (not ready)

Blinking orange Charging the flash (flash will not fire)

Blinking red

Recording to media (ready to shoot)

i Media Warnings

No card inserted, card not formatted, incorrect format, card full and media error

i Lens operation error

✽ Detailed warning messages appear on the screen (➡P.130-131).

AF-ASSIST ILLUMINATOR

Press the shutter button down halfway in dimly lit
conditions. The camera fires the AF-assist
illuminator (green) to allow easier focusing.
Note that the effective range decreases for
telephoto shots.

!

Even when the AF-assist illuminator fires, the camera may

●

have difficulty focusing in some conditions.

!

Even though there is no danger to safety, do not expose it

●

directly in someone’s eyes from a short distance.

!

The camera focuses most easily when a picture is taken at a

●

distance of around 3.5 m (11.5 ft.) with wide-angle and 2 m
(6.6 ft.) with telephoto.

!

When using the AF-assist illuminator in Macro mode, the

●

camera may have difficulty focusing to take close-up shots.

!

See P.100 for information on turning the AF-assist illuminator

●

off.

NUMBER OF AVAILABLE FRAMES

The number of available frames appears on the
screen.

!

See P.59 for information on changing the quality setting.

●

!

The default quality “˘” set at shipment is “⁄

●

■ Standard number of frames per media

The table below shows the standard number of frames for a new media formatted on the camera. The larger the media
capacity, the bigger the difference between the actual number of frames and the number shown here. Also, the size of an
image file varies depending on the subject. So the number of remaining shots may decrease by 2 or may remain the same.
For this reason, the number displayed may not show the actual number of frames.

Quality setting

Number of recorded pixels

DPC-16 (16 MB) 3

DPC-32 (32 MB)

DPC-128 (128 MB)

DPC-256 (256 MB)

DPC-512/M512 (512 MB)

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Using the Camera

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Zoom ring

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Zoom bar

TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE

)

USING AF/AE LOCK

1

2

3

Bebeep

In this shot, the subjects (two people in this case)
are not in the AF frame. Taking the picture at this
point will result in the subjects being out of focus.

Move the camera slightly so that one of the
subjects is in the AF frame.

Press the shutter button down halfway (AF/AE
lock). When a short double-beep is heard, the
camera focuses on your subject. The AF frame on
the screen becomes smaller and the camera sets
the shutter speed and aperture. The indicator lamp
(green) changes from blinking to lit.

USING ZOOM FUNCTION

Turn the zoom ring to take pictures with zoom
function.
The zoom bar appears on the screen during
zooming.

h Optical zoom focal length

(35 mm camera equivalent)

Approx. 28 mm to 300 mm
Max. zoom scale: 10.7×

Press “a” to change to Digital zoom mode (2×).
When using digital zoom, “ ” appears in the
bottom left corner of the screen and the zoom bar
turns blue.
Use the zoom ring to adjust digital zoom operation
as well as optical zoom. Press the “b” button to
cancel the digital zoom.

2

Using the Camera

Continue to hold the shutter button down halfway.

4

Click

AF (Autofocus)/AE (Auto-exposure) lock

◆

On the FinePix S9000 / FinePix S9500, pressing the shutter button down halfway locks the focus and
exposure settings (AF/AE lock). To focus on a subject that is off to one side or to set the exposure before
composing the final shot, locks the AF and AE settings. Then take the picture to get the best result.

h When the camera cannot focus and AF/AE lock does not give the correct exposure

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Position the AF frame over the main subject and apply the AE lock (➡P.46). Then position the AF
frame over another subject at roughly the same distance. Press the shutter button down halfway.
Recompose the shot and then take the picture.

Move the camera back to the original image and
press the shutter button fully.

!

AF/AE lock can be applied repeatedly before the shutter is

●

released.

!

Use AF/AE lock in all Photography modes to guarantee

●

excellent results.

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Text displayed

No text displayed

Multi-frame playback

Sorting by date

PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

Text displayed

No text displayed

Framing guideline displayed

Post shot assist window
displayed

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TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE

)

PLAYBACK MODE

VIEWING THE IMAGES (w PLAYBACK

)

SHOOTING ASSISTANT FUNCTION

Select the framing guideline and post shot assist

01 02

window in Photography mode.
Pressing the “DISP/BACK” button changes the
screen display.

Single-frame playback

1Set the Power switch to “w”.
2Press “c” to scan forward through the images.

Press “d” to scan backwards.

!

Set the Power switch to “w” to play back the last shot.

●

Selecting images

To select images on the thumbnail lists screen,
hold down “d” or “c” for 1 second during playback.

Best framing

The framing guideline display consists of horizontal
and vertical lines that divide the image on the
screen into 9 frames.

Important

◆

Always use AF/AE lock when composing a shot.
The image may be out of focus if AF/AE lock is not
used.

◆

Multi-frame playback

Scene

Position the main subject at the intersection of
two lines in this frame or align one of the
horizontal lines with the horizon. Use this frame
as a guide to the subject’s size and the balance
of the shot while composing a shot.

!

The framing guideline is not recorded on the image.

●

!

The lines in the scene frame divide the image into 3

●

roughly equal parts horizontally and vertically. The resulting
printed image may be shifted slightly from the scene frame.

01 02

Post shot assist window

When using the post shot assist window, the last
photographed image appears as a thumbnail in the
bottom left corner of the screen (post shot assist
window).
Up to the last 3 photographed images appear on
the post shot assist window. This serves as a guide
for taking other shots with similar compositions.

!

Any of the following clears the image in the post shot assist

●

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window:

i Setting the camera to Playback mode
i Turning the camera off
i Using the PictBridge function
i Using the DSC mode etc.

Still images viewable on the FinePix S9000 / FinePix S9500

◆

This camera will display still images recorded on the FinePix S9000 / FinePix S9500 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
the FinePix S9000 / FinePix S9500.

In Playback mode, press the “DISP/BACK” button
to change the display shown on the screen. Press
the “DISP/BACK” button until the multi-frame
playback screen (9 frames) appears.

1Press “a”, “b”, “d” or “c” to move the cursor

(colored frame) to the selecting frame. Press “a”
or “b” repeatedly to jump to the next page.

2Press the “MENU/OK” button again to enlarge

the image.

◆

2

Using the Camera

Text displayed

No text displayed

Multi-frame playback

Sorting by date

20052 0 0 5

1/91 / 9

8 / 222 2
8 8 / 232 3

8 8 / 242 4

20052 0 0 5

1/91 / 9

8 / 222 2
8 8 / 232 3

8 8 / 242 4

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1/41 / 4

8/228 / 2 2

8/23 8 / 2 3

8/24 8 / 2 4

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9

8 / 22

2 2

8 8 / 232 3

8 8 / 242 4

20052 0 0 5

4

8/22

8 / 2 2

8/23 8 / 2 3

8/24 8 / 2 4

PLAYBACK MODE

VIEWING THE IMAGES (w PLAYBACK

)

1

2

3

Sorting by date

In Playback mode, press the “DISP/BACK” button
to change the display shown on the screen. Press
the “DISP/BACK” button until the sorting by date
screen appears.

!

Large number of images may take longer to appear.

●

Changing to Sorting by date mode displays the
images taken on the same day as the image
selected in Multi-frame playback mode.

Press “a”, “b ”, “d ” or “c” to move the cursor
(colored frame) to the selecting frame.

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5

6

7

1Press “a” or “b” to move the cursor (colored

frame) to select the date. Pressing “a” or “b”
repeatedly changes to the next page.

2Press “c” to return to “b”.

Press “a”, “b ”, “d ” or “c” to move the cursor
(colored frame) to the selecting frame.

Press the “MENU/OK” button to enlarge the
selected image.

2

Using the Camera

01 02

4

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To select the date:

1Press “a”, “b”, “d” or “c” to move the cursor

(colored frame) to “b” on the upper left frame.

2Press “d” to display the selecting date.

PLAYBACK MODE

Zoom bar

PANNING PA N NI NG

CANCELCA N CE L

CANCELCA N CE L

1

2

ERASE FRAMEER A SE F RA ME

FRAMEFR A ME

ALL FRAMESAL L FR AM ES

1

2

ERASEER A SE

FRAMEFR A ME

ALL FRAMESAL L FR AM ES

ERASE OK?ER AS E OK ?

YES Y ES CANCELCA N CE L

VIEWING THE IMAGES (w PLAYBACK

)

PLAYBACK MODE

ERASING IMAGES (ERASE FRAME

)

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■ Zoom scales

⁄ (3488 × 2616 pixels)
„ (3696 × 2464 pixels)
÷ (2592 × 1944 pixels)
3 (2048 × 1536 pixels)
2 (1600 × 1200 pixels)

Playback zoom

Press “a” or “b” during single-frame playback to
zoom the image. A zoom bar appears on the
screen.

!

Press the “DISP/BACK” button to cancel playback zoom.

●

!

Playback zoom cannot be used with multi-frame playback.

●

1Press “d” or “c” to select to “PANNING”.
2Press “a”, “b”, “d”, or “c” to display another

part of the image.
The current displayed image appears on the
navigation screen.

Navigation screen

!

Press the “DISP/BACK” button to return to the zoom setting.

●

Quality mode Max. zoom scale

Approx. 5.5×
Approx. 5.8×
Approx. 4.1×
Approx. 3.2×
Approx. 2.5×

001 02

1

01 02

2

01 02

3

1Set the Power switch to “w”.
2Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the

menu on the screen.

Erased frames (files) cannot be recovered. Back up
important frames (files) onto your PC or another
media.

1Press “a” or “b” to select “Ò” ERASE.
2Press “c”.

1Press “a” or “b” to select “FRAME”.
2Press the “MENU/OK” button.

See P.75 for information on “ALL FRAMES”.

2

Using the Camera

1Press “d” or “c ” to select the erasing frame

4

(file).

2Press the “MENU/OK” button to erase the

displayed frame (file).

To erase another frame (file), repeat steps 1 and

2.
When erasing frames (files) is completed, press the
“DISP/BACK” button.

01 02

!

Pressing the “MENU/OK” button repeatedly erases

●

consecutive frames (files). Take care not to erase a frame

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(file) by mistake.

3

OpenClosed

(

A
p
erture

)

Slow

(Shutter speed)

Fast

Advanced
Features

PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS

FOCUSING (DISTANCE

PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS

)

EXPOSURE (SHUTTER SPEED AND APERTURE

)

The distance from the subject to the camera is referred to as the shooting distance.
When the shooting distance is set correctly and the image appears sharp, the image is focused.

■ Three focusing methods

The mechanisms for focusing are S-AF (Single AF), C-AF (Continuous AF) and MF (Manual focus).
S-AF: Use S-AF for normal photography. In this mode, the camera focuses each time the shutter

button is pressed down halfway. Select the AF mode

(➡P.68) when the Mode dial is set to

“N”, “M”, “<” or “>” mode.

The AF sensor

◆

The FinePix S9000 / FinePix S9500 uses an external AF sensor (external-light passive phase
difference AF) that features faster AF operation than previous models. The external AF sensor does not
function when Macro mode, Super macro mode, the digital zoom, AREA or C-AF focusing is used. It
may take longer to focus if the external AF sensor is soiled (➡P.132).

◆

C-AF: Use C-AF to photograph moving subjects. When this mode is set, the camera focuses

continuously on the subject in the center of the screen. See P.48 for details.

MF: The focus is adjusted by turning the focusing ring manually. See P.49 for details.

■ Causes of focusing errors and the solutions

The subject is not in the AF frame.

Cause Solution

The subject is not suited to AF.
The subject is outside the shooting range.
The subject is moving too quickly. Use MF (pre-setting the shooting distance for a shot )

✽1 Taking pictures using AF lock

Use AF lock (AF mode: AF (CENTER)) ✽1 or MF.
Use AF lock (AF mode: AF (CENTER)) ✽1 or MF.
Turn Macro mode on or off ✽2.

Press the shutter button down halfway to focus.

Exposure refers to the light that hits the CCD or the total amount of captured light and determines
the brightness of the image.
The exposure is determined by the combination of aperture and shutter speed. In AE (Auto­exposure), the camera determines the correct exposure, allowing for factors such as the brightness
of the subject and the sensitivity setting.

The graph at left shows the way the aperture and shutter speed settings can
be changed while maintaining the same exposure level.

h When the aperture is decreased by one step, the shutter speed also

decreases by one step (the dot moves upper left).

h When the aperture is increased by one step, the shutter speed also

increases by one step (the dot moves lower right).

h Combinations that result in the shutter speed or aperture being outside the

available range of settings cannot be selected (white dots).

N”, “M” and “<” Photography modes, it is easy to select different

h In the “

settings along this line.

h Selecting settings that run parallel to this line by adjusting the brightness of

the photographed image is referred to as exposure compensation.

When you cannot get the correct exposure

◆

AE lock: Determines and fixes the exposure at a target level. Use the following procedure to take a

picture using AE lock:
Press the “AE-L” button (sets and locks the
exposure). ➡ Press the shutter button down
halfway (sets and fixes the focus). ➡ Press
the shutter button down fully (takes the
picture).

Exposure compensation:

This function uses the exposure level set by
the AE function as a reference (0) and then brightens (+) or darkens (–) the image.
By selecting auto bracketing, you can shoot 3 frames, one underexposed (–), one at the
reference exposure (0) and one overexposed (+).

◆

(–) (0) (+)

3

Advanced Features

Main subject

in the center of screen

Recompose the shot and take the picture.Capture the main subject

✽2 Turning Macro mode ON/OFF

1 cm-1

in.-

3.3

m

ft.)

Wide-angle:
Approx. 50 cm (1.6 ft.) - infinity
Telephoto:
Approx. 2 m (6.6 ft.) - infinity

Macro OFF Macro ON Super macro ON

Subjects not suitable for autofocus

◆

h Very shiny subjects such as a mirror or car

body

h Subjects photographed through glass
h Subjects that do not reflect well, such as hair

or fur

h Subjects with no substance, such as smoke or

flames

h Dark subjects
h Fast moving subjects

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Wide-angle: Approx.10 cm-3 m

Telephoto: Approx.90 cm-3 m

(3.9 in.-9.8 ft.)

(3.0 ft.-9.8 ft.)

◆

h Subjects with little or no contrast between the

subject and the background (such as white
walls or subjects dressed in the same color as
the background)

h Shots where another high-contrast object (not

the subject) is close to the AF frame and is
either closer or further away than your subject
(such as a shot of someone against a
background with strongly contrasting
elements)

Approx.

0.4

(

(Wide-angle only)

Shutter speed

When shooting a moving subject, you can either “freeze the motion” or “capture the sense of
movement” by adjusting the shutter speed.

Fast Slow

Freezes the motion of the
subject.

Photographs the traces left
by the subject’s movement.

Aperture

By adjusting the aperture, you can change the depth of focus (depth of field).

Closed Open

Main subject

The area in front of and
behind the subject is also
in focus in the shot.

The area in front of and
behind the subject is out of
focus.

PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS

TAKING PICTURES — SELECTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS

Specify the camera settings for taking pictures to get the best result. A general
guide is given below.

Select the Photography mode (➡P.40-44).

1

B Specifies all settings other than “Quality”, “Sensitivity” and “FinePix

COLOR” on the camera.

√/À/U/,// Selects the best Scene position setting for the scene being shot.
N/M/< Changes the aperture or shutter speed setting so that the action is

frozen, the flow of the motion is conveyed, or the background is out
of focus.

> Adjusts all the camera settings yourself.

Specify the photography settings (➡P. 45-47, 50-56).

2

D

Exposure compensation

Uses the AE exposure as a reference value of 0. This
function brightens (+) or darkens (–) the shot.

AE-L AE lock Fixes the exposure settings.

Photometry Used for shots where the brightness of the subject

and background differ markedly and the light is not
metered as desired.

e Macro/¤ Super macro Used for close-up shots.

d Flash Used for shots in dark locations or for backlit subjects,

etc.

f Continuous shooting Used to take a series of continuous shots or to use

auto bracketing (with exposure compensation).

Take the pictures (check the exposure and focus ➡ adjust

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the shot composition ➡ press the shutter button down fully).

★ You can use the menus for more detailed settings (➡P.59-73).

The table below provides a number of sample settings. Use the settings effectively.

To express the motion of the subject

To freeze the subject’s movement
To make the subject stand out by having the area in front

of and behind the subject out of focus
To get a very large depth of focus

To prevent the image from having a red or blue cast
due to the light source

To avoid missing snapshot opportunities Take pictures in AUTO mode (see “Using the Camera”).

To prevent the subject from being overexposed or
underexposed and to show the substance and textures
of the subject clearly

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To achieve this result Sample settings

Set the Mode dial to “M” and select a slow shutter speed. Use a
tripod to prevent camera shake.

Set the
Set the Mode dial to “<” and select a wide aperture setting.

Set the
Use a tripod to prevent camera shake because shutter speed
decreases.

Change the “White balance” setting in the photography menu.

Shoot with HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING.
Use exposure compensation.

Select (+) if the background is pale and (–) if the background is
dark.

to “M” and select a fast shutter speed.

Mode dial

to “<” and select a narrow aperture setting.

Mode dial

■ List of functions available in each mode

Function
D Exposure compensation

AE-L AE lock
Photometry
Focus mode (S-AF/C-AF/MF)

e Macro/¤ Super macro

d Flash

f

Continuous
shooting

x Auto flash

b Red-eye reduction

d Forced flash
c Slow synchro
n Red-eye reduction+ Sow synchro

f Top 4-frame

j Auto bracketing

k Final 4-frame
h Long-period (up to 40 frames)

Photography mode

P.45
P.46
P.47
P.22
P.50
P.52
P.52
P.52
P.52
P.52
P.55
P.55
P.55
P.56

✽ The flash cannot be used for Continuous shooting and Super macro.

B

—

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

—
—

✓

—

✓

✓

√

À

Anti-blur

Natural lightUPortrait,Landscape/Night

P.40 P.41-44

—

✓

✓

✓

—

✓

✓

✓

✓

—
—

—

✓

—
—
—
—
—

—

✓

—

✓

—

✓

—

✓

—

✓

✓

—

✓

✓

—
—
—
—

✓

✓

N

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

——

■ List of menu options available in each mode

Factory

B

default

FinePix
Photo mode

Photography
menu

˘

QUALITY

û

ISO

ü

FinePix COLOR

Ä

Self-timer

» White balance

High-speed shooting

â

H

AF mode

Ô Flash brightness

G
‘ Saturation
“ Contrast
Á Bracketing
È Multiple exposure
Ê External flash

Ï CENTER
˝ MULTI
Ë AREA

adjustment
Sharpness

P.59

⁄N

—

P.61

P.62

STD

P.65

OFF
P.66
P.67
P.68
P.68

CENTER

P.69

P.69

P.69
P.70
P.70
P.70
P.71
P.72

✽1 “√” Anti-blur and “À” Natural light can be selected in only the “AUTO” mode.
✽ MULTI, AREA and Continuous AF (C-AF) cannot be used together.

——

AUTO

OFF

Ï

——
——

——

0

——

STD

——

STD

——

STD

——

±1/3EV

——

OFF

——

OFF

When shutter speed and aperture adjustments alone do not give the correct exposure.

When the image is too bright

Lower the û sensitivity setting.
Use an ND filter (sold separately).

√/À/U/,//

✓

✓

✓✓✓✓✓✓

✓

✓✓✓✓✓✓

✓✓✓✓✓✓

When the image is too dark

Raise the
Use flash or the brightness adjustment
function.

✓✓✓✓✓

✽1

✓

✓✓✓✓✓

û sensitivity setting.

NM<>

✓✓✓✓

✓✓✓✓

✓✓✓✓

✓✓✓✓

✓✓✓✓

✓✓✓✓

✓✓✓✓

✓✓✓✓

✓✓✓✓

✓✓✓✓

✓✓✓✓

✓: YES , —: NO

M<>

—

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

—

✓

✓

—
—

✓

✓

✓

✓: YES , —: NO

—

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

—

—

✓

✓

✓

✓

—

✓

—

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

——

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Advanced Features

39

PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS

320 F5 6

ISO

200

6

N

----- - - -F----- -

ISO

200

6

N

--------F------

320 F5.6

ISO

200

6

N

SELECTING PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS

N PROGRAMMED AUTO

AUTO

B

Set the Mode dial to “B”.
This is the easiest mode to use and can be used
for most types of shots.

!

See P.39 for information on available flashes.

●

SCENE POSITION

Set the Mode dial to “√”, “À”, “U”, “,” or “/”.
This mode provides the best Scene position setting
for the scene being shot.

“U”, “,” and “/” cannot be selected Macro mode.

Scene position settings

√ Anti-blur

À Natural light

U Portrait

, Landscape

/ Night

!

In Anti-blur or Natural light mode, when you have been used for long periods in places subject to extreme

●

temperature rises, it will lower your image quality and streaking may also be visible in your images. If this occurs,
turn the camera off several times to prevent heating the camera. Setting High-speed shooting mode to “OFF” is
effective.

Using this mode selects a fast shutter speed that reduces
camera shake and moving-subject blurring.

This mode produces beautiful images that retain the
natural ambience when shots are taken in low-light
conditions. This mode is also ideal for situations where the
flash cannot be used.

Sample uses:

• Portraits of sleeping children, pets and birthday cakes

• Candlelit services (weddings, etc.) and school concerts

• Restaurants, aquariums, museums and churches
Used for photography getting beautiful skin tones and soft

overall tone.

Used for shooting scenery in daylight and provides crisp,
clear shots of scenery such as buildings and mountains.

Used for shooting evening and night scenes. This mode
allows you to take shots where priority is given to slow
shutter speeds of up to 4 seconds. To prevent camera
shake, always use a tripod.

Explanation Available flash modes

x / b / d

Flash not available.
When the flash is popped
up, “v” appears.

x / b / d / c / n

Flash not available.
When the flash is popped
up, “v” appears.

c / n

Set the Mode dial to “N”.
This is an automatic mode to specify the settings
except for the shutter speed and aperture setting.
This is a simple way to take pictures the same as
the Shutter-priority Auto and Aperture-priority Auto
modes (Program shift).

Command
dial

Program shift

Turn the Command dial to select different shutter
speed and aperture setting combinations without
changing the exposure setting. The shutter speed
and aperture setting appear in yellow when the
camera is in Program shift mode.

!

Any of following cancels Program shift:

●

i Changing the Mode dial setting
i Popping the flash up
i Setting “

Photography menu

i Setting the camera to Playback mode
i Turning the camera off

The shutter speed and aperture setting display

◆

When the brightness of the subject is outside the
camera’s brightness metering range, “---” appears as
the shutter speed and aperture setting on the screen.

Ê ” EXTERNAL FLASH to “ON” in the

◆

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Advanced Features

Changing the Photography mode

◆

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◆

When turning the Mode dial, the Mode dial appears
on the screen to check the selected mode. You can
operate watching the screen. It is useful such as
when taking pictures using viewfinder (EVF).

PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS

1000 F2.8

ISO

200

6

N

Shutter speed

250 F8

ISO

200

6

N

250 F8

2000 F2.8

ISO

200

6

N

2000 F2.8

250

F---

ISO

200

6

N

250

F---

2000 F3.2

ISO

200

6

N

Aperture

4000 F2.8

ISO

200

6

N

4000 F2.8

4” F8

ISO

200

6

N

4” F8

----- - - -

F2.8

ISO

200

6

N

--------

F2.8

M SHUTTER-PRIORITY AUTO

PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS

< APERTURE-PRIORITY AUTO

Set the Mode dial to “M”.
This is an automatic mode to set the shutter speed.
Use this mode to freeze a moving subject (fast
shutter speed) or convey the impression of
movement (slow shutter speed).

Setting the shutter speed

Turn the Command dial to select the shutter speed.

h Shutter speed setting

Wide-angle:

Telephoto:

The shutter speed and aperture setting display

◆

Overexposed

In scenes that are extremely overexposed, the
aperture setting (F8) appears in red. When this
occurs, select a faster shutter speed (up to 1/4000
sec.).

4 sec. to 1/4000 sec. in 1/3 EV increments

4 sec. to 1/2000 sec. in 1/3 EV increments

◆

Set the Mode dial to “<”.
This is an automatic mode to set the aperture.
Use this mode to have the area in front of and
behind the subject out of focus (large aperture) or
have both near and far subjects in focus (small
aperture).

Turn the Command dial to select the aperture.

h Aperture settings

The shutter speed and aperture setting display

◆

Overexposed

In scenes that are extremely overexposed, the
shutter speed setting (1/2000 sec. or 1/4000 sec.)
appears in red. When this occurs, select a larger
number of aperture (up to F8).

Setting the aperture

Wide-angle: F2.8 to F8 in 1/3 EV increments
Telephoto: F4.9 to F8 in 1/3 EV increments

◆

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Advanced Features

Underexposed

Metering failed

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In scenes that are extremely underexposed, the
aperture setting (F2.8) appears in red. When this
occurs, select a slower shutter speed (down to 4
sec.).

When the brightness of the subject is outside the
camera’s brightness metering range, “F---” appears
as the aperture setting. When this occurs, press the
shutter button down halfway to measure the light
level again and display a value.

Underexposed

Metering failed

In scenes that are extremely underexposed, the
shutter speed setting (4 sec.) appears in red. When
this occurs, select a smaller number of aperture.

!

When Forced flash mode is selected, the slowest available

●

shutter speed is 1/45 sec.

When the brightness of the subject is outside the
camera’s brightness metering range, “----” appears
as the shutter speed setting. When this occurs, press
the shutter button down halfway to measure the light
level again and display a value.