FujiFilm FinePix30i manual Still Image Mode iMACRO CLOSE-UP Photography, Zoom bar

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STILL IMAGE MODE iMACRO (CLOSE-UP) PHOTOGRAPHY

STILL IMAGE MODE DIGITAL ZOOM

Selecting Macro mode allows you to take close- up shots. If the flash is set to “AUTO” or “:Red- eye Reduction mode”, it is automatically set to “uSuppressed Flash mode”.

Effective Photography Range: Approx. 8 cm to 15 cm (3.1 in to 5.9 in.).

! Using the camera width (approx. 8.5 cm or 3.3 in.) as a guide, ensure that the distance to the subject is between 8 cm (3.1 in.) and 15 cm (5.9 in.). The camera will not focus on subjects outside this focal range.

! To use the flash, select the “yForced Flash” or “;Slow Synchro” setting in the menu screen (P.38-40). However, you may not be able to obtain the correct brightness (exposure) for your shot.

! When shooting in dark conditions, use a tripod to prevent camera shake.

To switch to Macro mode, slide the Macro selector switch towards the Macro icon until it stops.

i” : The “5” icon appears on the LCD monitor and you can take close-up shots.

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You can use the digital zoom function for only “9” and “0” settings. Note that the digital zoom only functions when you use the LCD monitor to take shots.

To zoom in on your subject, press “a” ([Tele). To zoom out, press “b” (]Wide).

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Zoom bar

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A “zoom bar” appears on the LCD monitor.

Digital zoom focal distance (35 mm camera equivalent)

9: Equivalent to approx. 38 mm-49 mm (approx. 1.3)

0: Equivalent to approx. 38 mm-95 mm (approx. 2.5)

If you use the viewfinder to take a picture in Macro mode, the field visible through the viewfinder does not match the field actually photographed because the viewfinder and lens are in different positions. Accordingly, you should use the LCD monitor to take pictures in

28Macro mode.

t” : Macro mode is cancelled and the camera

is ready for normal shooting (P.23).

! The LCD monitor automatically switches on. ! You cannot switch the LCD monitor off.

! When you cancel Macro mode, the LCD monitor remains on.

! You cannot use the digital zoom for recorded pixels

 

of “8”.

 

! See P.79 for information on changing the file size

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setting.

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Contents Getting Ready Basic Photography Music Remote Controller Settings PC ConnectionFor customers in Canada For customers in the U.S.AContents Preface Camera Features and Accessories Camera FeaturesAccessories Nomenclature Power switchExample of LCD Monitor Text Display Playback NomenclatureSelecting the Language Attaching the Shoulder Strap Example of LCD Monitor Text Display Still imageCharging and Loading the Batteries Batteries that Can Be ChargedCharge lamp SmartMediasold separately Loading the BatteriesLoading the SmartMedia Compatible batteriesImages to a PC Switching on and OFFAuto Power Off function Removing the SmartMediaBlank Lit red Do ThisSetting the Date and Time Photography Still Image Mode Using the Optional AC Power AdapterAC power adapter optional Always use a Fujifilm AC Power Adapter AC-3V P.91ViewFinder Viewfinder lamp displayColor Status Meaning LCD monitor BeepNumber of available shots appears on LCD monitor Still Image Mode Framing Guideline FunctionNumber of Available Shots SceneZoom bar Still Image Mode iMACRO CLOSE-UP PhotographyZoom bar appears on the LCD monitor Digital zoom focal distance 35 mm camera equivalent91280 Zoom scales81600 ⋅ 1200 pixels Max ⋅ Images That Can be Viewed on the FinePix30iNormal playback Factory Shared menu Photography mode specificationsMode switch Photography mode Accessible menu settings Press d or c to display the image to be erasedAuto Settings iconsPhotography Menu yFLASH Auto Auto Flash ModeRed-Eye Reduction YForced FlashPhotography Menu yFLASH Photography MENUoSELF-TIMER PhotographyThis mode can be selected in the 1 still image mode USuppressed Flash Slow SynchroAvailable time using the battery Photography MENUoSELF-TIMER PhotographyPress the Back button HRecording format Wave P.109 PCM recording formatAudio file size Approx KB For a 30-second voice caption HTo finishPhotography Menu sWHITE Balance Selecting the Light Source Guide to using + positive compensationGuide to using negative compensation Photography Menu aEV Exposure CompensationHDigital zoom focal distance 35 mm camera equivalent AUDIO/MOVIE Mode eMOVIEMovie SmartMedia standard shooting timeStandard audio recording times for SmartMedia Available recording time using batteriesAudio Recording Recording format Wave P.109 PCM recording formatPlayback mode menu Remaining timeElapsed time Description Playing Back MoviesPlaying back movies Compatible movie filesControl Description Playing Back Voice CaptionsPlaying back voice captions Compatible voice caption filesPlaying back audio recordings 1Set the Mode switch to 2Use d or c to select a voice fileAvailable playback time using batteries Playing Back Audio RecordingsErase only the selected file Playback Menu gERASING Single ALL FRAMES/FORMATTINGPlayback Menu gERASING Music Erase just the selected music track1Press a or b to select Music Before you specify the Dpof settings Playback Menu fDPOF SET Frame To listen to music Selecting Music ModeSchematic diagram Remote controllerUsing Music Playing Back MusicExplanation Hold c Mode playback mode button Bass buttonText display Clip Hold switch Mode display Bass display Remote controller ExplanationPlayback Using the Remote Controller Zooms out digitally Zooms in digitally Releases the shutterPlay back the last frame Play back the next frame Audio Recording Using the Remote Controller Recording Audio filesPlaying Back Audio files Photography DjSETTING the File Size and Quality Compression RatioList of settings Quality compression ratioSET-UP menu options LCD Monitor BRIGHTNESS/VOLUMEUsing SET-UP SET-UP SET-UPSET-UP Power Save DSC Mass storage device ModePC-CAM camera Mode Connecting AT DSC Mode Camera Operation PC OperationUSB socket DC in 3Vsocket Windows XP Connecting AT PC-CAMERA ModeCamera Operation Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000Windows 98 or 98 SE Windows Me/2000 Professional/XPMacintosh System Expansion Options Accessories GuideAccessories Guide SM-R2 Image Memory Card ReaderDM-R1 Image Memory Card Reader Ni-MH batteries Disposing of BatteriesStoring Data SmartMedia with IDsSpecifications 100 101Explanation Remedy LCD Monitor Explanation RemedyRemedy TroubleshootingProblem 103Troubleshooting SpecificationsSpecifications 106107 109 Explanation of TermsSafety Notes 111About the Icons Do not use the audio or music functions while moving Safety Notes112 113114 EC Declaration of ConformityPrinted on recycled paper

FinePix30i specifications

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