FujiFilm FinePix30i manual Photography MENUoSELF-TIMER Photography, USuppressed Flash Slow Synchro

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PHOTOGRAPHY MENU yFLASH

PHOTOGRAPHY MENUoSELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY

uSuppressed Flash

 

;Slow Synchro

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This mode can be selected in the “1” still image mode.

2

Beep

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Use this mode for photography using indoor lighting, for shots taken through glass, and for photography in venues such as theaters or at indoor sporting events where the distance is too great for the flash to be effective. When you use Suppressed Flash, the Automatic White Balance function (➡P.109) operates so that natural colors are captured along with the ambience of the available light.

This is a flash mode that uses a slow shutter speed. This allows you to take pictures of people at night that clearly show both your subjects and the night time backdrop.

In this mode, a timer runs for roughly 10 seconds before the shutter is released. Use this mode for shots such as photographs of yourself.

See P.43 for more information on “.SOUND SYNC.”

Locate the subject in the LCD monitor or viewfinder and frame the shot. Then press the shutter button to trigger the self-timer.

●! The self-timer is automatically cancelled in the following situations:

●! Do not stand in front of the camera when you press

the shutter button as this will result in an incorrect

●! If you are shooting in Suppressed Flash mode in dark conditions, use a tripod to prevent camera shake.

●! See P.101 for information on the camera shake

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●! The image may be overexposed when you shoot bright scenes.

●! Because a slow shutter speed is used, a tripod should be used to prevent camera shake.

i When you take a picture.

i When you switch from the “1” photography mode to another mode.

i When the camera is switched off.

brightness (exposure) setting for the shot.

 

●! The LCD monitor may go dark for a moment when

 

you press the shutter button. This is normal and

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does not indicate a fault.

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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 switchSelecting the Language Attaching the Shoulder Strap NomenclatureExample of LCD Monitor Text Display Still image Example of LCD Monitor Text Display PlaybackCharging and Loading the Batteries Batteries that Can Be ChargedCharge lamp Loading the SmartMedia Loading the BatteriesCompatible batteries SmartMediasold separatelyAuto Power Off function Switching on and OFFRemoving the SmartMedia Images to a PCBlank Lit red Do ThisSetting the Date and Time AC power adapter optional Using the Optional AC Power AdapterAlways use a Fujifilm AC Power Adapter AC-3V P.91 Photography Still Image ModeColor Status Meaning Viewfinder lamp displayLCD monitor Beep ViewFinderNumber of Available Shots Still Image Mode Framing Guideline FunctionScene Number of available shots appears on LCD monitorZoom bar appears on the LCD monitor Still Image Mode iMACRO CLOSE-UP PhotographyDigital zoom focal distance 35 mm camera equivalent Zoom bar81600 ⋅ 1200 pixels Max ⋅ Zoom scalesImages That Can be Viewed on the FinePix30i 91280Normal playback Mode switch Photography mode Accessible menu settings Photography mode specificationsPress d or c to display the image to be erased Factory Shared menuAuto Settings iconsRed-Eye Reduction Auto Auto Flash ModeYForced Flash Photography Menu yFLASHThis mode can be selected in the 1 still image mode Photography MENUoSELF-TIMER PhotographyUSuppressed Flash Slow Synchro Photography Menu yFLASHAvailable time using the battery Photography MENUoSELF-TIMER PhotographyAudio file size Approx KB For a 30-second voice caption HRecording format Wave P.109 PCM recording formatHTo finish Press the Back buttonGuide to using negative compensation Guide to using + positive compensationPhotography Menu aEV Exposure Compensation Photography Menu sWHITE Balance Selecting the Light SourceMovie AUDIO/MOVIE Mode eMOVIESmartMedia standard shooting time HDigital zoom focal distance 35 mm camera equivalentAudio Recording Available recording time using batteriesRecording format Wave P.109 PCM recording format Standard audio recording times for SmartMediaPlayback mode menu Remaining timeElapsed time Playing back movies Playing Back MoviesCompatible movie files DescriptionPlaying back voice captions Playing Back Voice CaptionsCompatible voice caption files Control DescriptionAvailable playback time using batteries 1Set the Mode switch to 2Use d or c to select a voice filePlaying Back Audio Recordings 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 Schematic diagram Selecting Music ModeRemote controller To listen to musicUsing Music Playing Back MusicExplanation Text display Clip Hold switch Mode display Bass display Mode playback mode button Bass buttonRemote controller Explanation Hold cPlayback 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 List of settings DjSETTING the File Size and Quality Compression RatioQuality compression ratio PhotographyUsing SET-UP LCD Monitor BRIGHTNESS/VOLUMESET-UP SET-UP SET-UP menu optionsSET-UP Power Save DSC Mass storage device ModePC-CAM camera Mode Connecting AT DSC Mode Camera Operation PC OperationUSB socket DC in 3Vsocket Camera Operation Connecting AT PC-CAMERA ModeWindows 98/98SE/Me/2000 Windows XPWindows 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 Explanation Remedy LCD Monitor 101Explanation Remedy 100Problem Troubleshooting103 RemedyTroubleshooting SpecificationsSpecifications 106107 109 Explanation of TermsSafety Notes 111About the Icons 112 Safety Notes113 Do not use the audio or music functions while moving114 EC Declaration of ConformityPrinted on recycled paper

FinePix30i specifications

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