FujiFilm BL00494-200(1), E900, FPT-507108-YP

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Usingthe Camera

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The image shown on the LCD monitor 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.29).

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The subject may be difficult to see clearly on the LCD monitor

(in bright sunlight or dimly lit scenes, etc.). If so, use the

viewfinder to take the picture.

Use the LCD monitor to frame the shot so that the

subject fills the entire AF (Autofocus) frame.

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AF frame

Press the shutter button down halfway. When a

short double-beep is heard, the camera focuses on

your subject. The AF frame on the LCD monitor

becomes smaller and the camera sets the shutter

speed and aperture. The viewfinder lamp (green)

changes from blinking to lit.

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If Ni-MH and alkaline batteries are being used together, or

the batteries are low on charge, camera may be turned off

without retracting the lens. At that time, press the “w” button

(➡P.29) and then turn the camera on. After the lens retracts,

turn the camera off again. If the lens still does not retract, fit

new batteries or use the AC power adapter (➡P.104).

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

the LCD monitor, the camera cannot focus.

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Pressing the shutter button down halfway freezes the image

on the LCD monitor briefly. This image is not the recorded

image.

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When “{” appears on the LCD monitor (e.g. the shot is too

dark for the camera to focus), press again the shutter button

down halfway or try standing about 2 m (6.6 ft.) from the

subject to take the picture.

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

2Brace your elbows against your sides and hold the

camera with both hands. Position your right thumb

so that it is handy for using the zoom.

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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.

USING VIEWFINDER

Frame the shot so that the subject fills the entire AF

(Autofocus) frame. When taking a picture at a

distance of 0.6 m to 1.5 m (2.0 ft. to 4.9 ft.) using

the viewfinder, only the shaded area in the figure is

photographed.

When using the viewfinder to take pictures, press

the “DISP/BACK” button to turn the LCD monitor

off. Turning the LCD monitor off conserves battery

power.

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LCD monitor cannot be turned off when “e” Macro, “Ë” AF

AREA, “Ó” Continuous AF or “K” MF is set.

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For more precise shot framing, use the LCD monitor to take

the picture.

AF frame

TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE)

PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

Press the shutter button down fully. When a

clicking sound is heard, the camera records the

image.

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There is a slight delay between the shutter button being

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

check the image.

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When pressing the shutter button down fully in one motion,

the camera takes the picture without the AF frame changing.

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When taking a picture, the viewfinder lamp lights orange

(shooting disabled) and next picture can be taken after

turning off the viewfinder lamp.

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When taking a picture using the flash, the image may

disappear and go dark briefly due to flash charging. The

viewfinder lamp blinks orange during charging.

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See P.122-123 for information on the warning displays.

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◆Subjects not suitable for autofocus ◆

FinePix E900 uses a high-precision autofocusing mechanism. However, it may have difficulty focusing

on the following:

hVery shiny subjects such as a mirror or car

body

hSubjects photographed through glass

hSubjects that do not reflect well, such as hair

or fur

hSubjects with no substance, such as smoke or

flames

hDark subjects

hFast moving subjects

hSubjects 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)

hShots 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.27) or

“K” Manual focus (➡P.64).

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

will cause camera shake, “|” appears on the LCD monitor. Use the flash to take pictures.

According to the scene or mode being shot, use a tripod.

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