FujiFilm FinePix30i manual Photography Menu aEV Exposure Compensation, HCorrection range 11 steps

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PHOTOGRAPHY MENU aEV (EXPOSURE COMPENSATION)

◆ Subjects for Which Exposure Adjustment is Particularly Effective ◆

PHOTOGRAPHY MENU sWHITE BALANCE (SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE)

AUTO: Automatic adjustment

(Shooting to show the ambience of the

light source)

This mode can be selected in the “2” still image mode.

Use the Brightness setting to obtain the optimum image brightness (exposure) when the subject is much brighter or darker than the background.

hCorrection range: 11 steps

(–1.5 EV to +1.5 EV in 0.3 EV increments) See P.108 for information on EV.

●! The Brightness setting is disabled in the following situations:

i When the flash is used in Auto or Red-Eye Reduction mode.

46i When dark scenes are shot in Forced Flash mode.

Guide to using + (positive) compensation

h Copying of printed text (black characters on white paper) (+1.5 EV)

h Backlit portraits (+0.6 EV to +1.5 EV)

h Very bright scenes (such as snowfields) and highly reflective subjects (+0.9 EV)

h Shots made up predominantly of sky (+0.9 EV)

Guide to using – (negative) compensation

h Spotlit subjects, particularly against dark backgrounds (–0.6 EV)

h Copying of printed text (white characters on black paper) (–0.6 EV)

h Scenes with low reflectivity, such as shots of pine trees or dark foliage (–0.6 EV)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

c : Shooting outdoors in fine weather

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

x : Shooting in shade

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

b : Shooting under “Daylight” fluorescent

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

lamps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

n : Shooting under “Warm White” fluorescent

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This mode can be selected in the “2” still

lamps

image mode.

m : Shooting under “Cool White” fluorescent 3

In Auto mode, the correct white balance may not

lamps

be obtained for subjects such as close-ups of

z : Shooting in incandescent light

people’s faces and shots taken under a special

 

light source.

✽ The white balance setting is ignored when the flash is

Change the white balance setting when you

used. To achieve the desired effect in your shot, set

want to take a picture with the correct balance.

the flash to Suppressed Flash mode (➡P.40).

See P.109 for more information on the white

 

balance.

 

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Contents Music Remote Controller Settings PC Connection Getting Ready Basic PhotographyFor customers in the U.S.A For customers in CanadaContents Preface Camera Features and Accessories Camera FeaturesAccessories Power switch NomenclatureNomenclature Selecting the Language Attaching the Shoulder StrapExample 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 Batteries Loading the SmartMediaCompatible batteries SmartMediasold separatelySwitching on and OFF Auto Power Off functionRemoving the SmartMedia Images to a PCDo This Blank Lit redSetting the Date and Time Using the Optional AC Power Adapter AC power adapter optionalAlways use a Fujifilm AC Power Adapter AC-3V P.91 Photography Still Image ModeViewfinder lamp display Color Status MeaningLCD monitor Beep ViewFinderStill Image Mode Framing Guideline Function Number of Available ShotsScene Number of available shots appears on LCD monitorStill Image Mode iMACRO CLOSE-UP Photography Zoom bar appears on the LCD monitorDigital zoom focal distance 35 mm camera equivalent Zoom barZoom scales 81600 ⋅ 1200 pixels Max ⋅Images That Can be Viewed on the FinePix30i 91280Normal playback Photography mode specifications Mode switch Photography mode Accessible menu settingsPress d or c to display the image to be erased Factory Shared menuSettings icons AutoAuto Auto Flash Mode Red-Eye ReductionYForced Flash Photography Menu yFLASHPhotography MENUoSELF-TIMER Photography This mode can be selected in the 1 still image modeUSuppressed Flash Slow Synchro Photography Menu yFLASHPhotography MENUoSELF-TIMER Photography Available time using the batteryHRecording format Wave P.109 PCM recording format Audio file size Approx KB For a 30-second voice captionHTo finish Press the Back buttonGuide to using + positive compensation Guide to using negative compensationPhotography Menu aEV Exposure Compensation Photography Menu sWHITE Balance Selecting the Light SourceAUDIO/MOVIE Mode eMOVIE MovieSmartMedia standard shooting time HDigital zoom focal distance 35 mm camera equivalentAvailable recording time using batteries Audio RecordingRecording 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 Description1Set the Mode switch to 2Use d or c to select a voice file Available playback time using batteriesPlaying Back Audio Recordings Playing back audio recordingsPlayback Menu gERASING Single ALL FRAMES/FORMATTING Erase only the selected filePlayback 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 Selecting Music Mode Schematic diagramRemote controller To listen to musicUsing Music Playing Back MusicExplanation Mode playback mode button Bass button Text display Clip Hold switch Mode display Bass displayRemote 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 DjSETTING the File Size and Quality Compression Ratio List of settingsQuality compression ratio PhotographyLCD Monitor BRIGHTNESS/VOLUME Using SET-UPSET-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 Connecting AT PC-CAMERA Mode Camera OperationWindows 98/98SE/Me/2000 Windows XPWindows 98 or 98 SE Windows Me/2000 Professional/XPMacintosh Accessories Guide System Expansion OptionsAccessories Guide SM-R2 Image Memory Card ReaderDM-R1 Image Memory Card Reader Disposing of Batteries Ni-MH batteriesSmartMedia with IDs Storing DataSpecifications 101 Explanation Remedy LCD MonitorExplanation Remedy 100Troubleshooting Problem103 RemedySpecifications TroubleshootingSpecifications 106107 Explanation of Terms 109Safety Notes 111About the Icons Safety Notes 112113 Do not use the audio or music functions while movingEC Declaration of Conformity 114Printed on recycled paper

FinePix30i specifications

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