Basic Photography Setup Advanced Photography
Preference
For customers in the U.S.A FCC Statement
For customers in Canada
EC Declaration of Conformity
Contents
Focus Lock Photography Shooting Using Exposure Modes
Setting the Image Size Number of Pixels
Specifying a Custom WB Setting
Shooting Using 5-Vari Programs
Contents
Reference
Preface
Preparatory Trial Shots
Accessories
Camera Features and Accessories
Features
Camera Body Cap
Nomenclature
AE lock button P.70 Command dial
Nomenclature
Rear Display Panel Screens
Display during photography
Top Display Panel
Liquid crystal in the display panels and viewfinder display
Viewfinder Display
Mount on the camera body
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the strap
Pass the end of the strap through the fastener a
Loading the Camera Batteries
On the lithium battery compartment cover
Loading the Lithium Batteries
Loading the Camera Batteries
Loading the AA Batteries
Power socket
Insert the battery adapter as shown in the figure
Firmly close the battery compartment cover
5V socket on the camera and plug the AC-5VH into
Mounting the Camera Lens
Switch the camera off and mount the camera lens
Aperture ring
When the camera is stored with the lens detached
To detach the lens from the camera body
On or OFF respectively. When you switch
Switching the Camera On and Off
To switch the camera on or off, set the power switch to
Camera on, the battery check icon I appears
Press the MENU/EXE button. The SET-UP menu
Setting the Date and Time
Appears on the color LCD monitor
Insert the media. Load a Microdrive or a CompactFlash
Switch the camera OFF, open the slot cover
Loading Media
Close the slot cover
Removing Media
Switch the camera OFF and open the slot cover
Eject the media
Symbol Name Features and Typical Uses
Exposure Modes on the FinePix S1 Pro
Set the focus mode selector switch to AF auto
Setting the Exposure Mode Dial
Focus
Hold the camera correctly
Holding the Camera and Focusing
Camera shake and shutter speed
Compose your shot and press the shutter button
Halfway to set the focus
Press the shutter button halfway and check
Check that the focus indicator is lit and then gently
Releasing the Shutter
Press the shutter button fully
Playing Back Photographed Images
Playing Back Photographed Images
On the color LCD monitor
Multi-frame Playback
Press the Play button to display the recorded image
Press the MENU/EXE button to display the menu
Multi or 9-MULTI
Press a or b on the 4-direction button to select
Press the MENU/EXE button to begin multi-frame
Displayed on the rear display panel for erase
When you press function button 2, the image is
Erasing Single Recorded Images
Confirmation
TV. You can then take pictures and play back
Input socket on the TV and switch on the camera
Plug the pin-plug end of the video cable into the video
Images in the usual way
Background a Brief Guide Focusing and Exposure
Focus and Depth of Field
Setup Functions
Setting Display Factory Description Default
Preview OFF
Press the Func button
Rear Display Panel Setting the White Balance
Rear display panel. Press function button
Display Name Description
Light source for the shot is the sun
Rear Display Panel Setting the Sensitivity
Icon for the ISO sensitivity setting appears on
Rear Display Panel Setting the Image Quality
Icon for the quality setting appears on
Setting appears on the rear display panel. Press
Function button
Press the Func button twice
Icon for the color setting appears on the rear
Display panel. Press function button
Icon for the tone setting appears on the rear
Hard
Rear Display Panel Setting the Sharpness
Icon for the sharpness setting appears on
Icon for the multi-exposure setting appears
Rear Display Panel Setting Multi-exposure
On the rear display panel. Press function button
Preview and then use d or c on the 4-direction
Button to select the Preview setting
When you have selected the setting, select END
Press the MENU/EXE button
SET-UP Menu Part 1 Specifying a Custom WB Setting
White paper, that occupies an area larger than
Button to select the Hi Mode setting
Hi Mode
Mode and then press d or c on the 4-direction
Press a or b on the 4-direction button to select Hi
SET-UP Menu Part 1 Self TIMER/AUTO Power OFF
Direction button to select the frame number memory
Frame No. and then press d or c on
Used
Button to select the beep setting
PC Mode and then press d or c on
Direction button to select the PC Mode setting
Beep and then press d or c on the 4-direction
Language
Hold down the exposure compensation button h
Reset /Camera Reset
Camera Reset
Aperture button g for 2 or more seconds
When the Focusing Mode is Set to AF auto focus
Focusing Modes
Auxiliary AF Light
Continuous use of the auxiliary AF light
Focusing Modes
When M manual focus is Selected
Nikon flash units and active auxiliary flash
Focus Lock Photography
Check that the focus indicator is lit and take
Shooting Using Exposure Modes
Set the exposure mode dial to z
Auto
Programmed Auto
Program Shift
Speed on the command dial 1/2000 to 30 sec
Shooting Using Exposure Modes
Shutter-priority Auto
Setting narrowest aperture to widest aperture on
Aperture-priority Auto
Set the shutter speed and aperture setting while
Manual
Exposure Indicator
Points to note when using 5-vari programs
Shooting Using 5-Vari Programs
Vari Programs
Vari Program Types and Features
Portrait mode
Shooting Using 5-Vari Programs
Sport mode continuous shooting
Metering Modes
Center-weighted Metering
Multi-pattern Metering and 3D 6-zone Multi-pattern Metering
Position your subject in the center of the image, hold
AE Lock Photography
Shutter button halfway and press the AE-L AE
Compose the picture, focus and shoot
Set the amount of compensation on the command dial
Exposure Compensation
320 400
On the top display panel
Self-timer Photography
Press the self-timer button !. The ! icon appears
Compose the shot, focus and then press the shutter
Diopter Adjustment Function/Eyepiece Cap
Points to watch when sliding the diopter adjustment knob
Built-in Flash and TTL-BL Flash Control
Flash Photography
Flash Control Range Effective Flash range
Synchro Mode Types and Features
Red-eye reduction mode
Exposure Mode Valid Shutter Speeds Valid Apertures Ref.
Set the exposure mode and check the shutter speed
Aperture setting
Flash Photography
Flash Intensity
Check that the Ready icon j is displayed
Stay within the flash control range P.74
Lenses that Can Be Used with the Built-in Flash
Nikon Flash Units that Can Be Used
Selected Sensitivity ISO 320 400
Combining Modes
Take a picture in the normal way
Preview Setup
Shooting and Recording Previews
Press function button 1 or press the MENU/EXE
Standard Chart Display
Press function button 3 to select the histogram you
Histogram Display
Display the preview image P.49
Want to view
To record the overlaid images, press function button
Multi-exposure Setup
Multi-exposure
Or press the MENU/EXE button
Playback Functions
Function Description
Page
Press the MENU/EXE button and then select YES to
Erase ALL or Format procedure ends
Execute Erase ALL or Format
Protection Settings
Containing the images for which protection is to be set
Protecting and Unprotecting All Images
On the rear display panel, check the media type
Or removed
Check the confirmation message and then press
Protection Settings
ALL if you want to protect the images or
ALL is selected
Dpof Settings
Dpof file
Press the Play button and then the MENU/EXE
Dpof Settings
Setting or Cancelling Date/Time Imprinting
Button to display the menu
You want to specify the Dpof settings Press function button
Either Date on or Date OFF. The selected setting
Specifying Dpof Settings for Single Frame
Press d or c on the 4-direction button to select
Prints for the image
Settings screen appears. Press a on the 4-direction
Press function button 1 or 3 to specify the number
Press a on the 4-direction button. The trimming
Press function button
REVIEW/CANCEL
Setting Dpof Settings for All the Images SET ALL
Which you want to store Dpof information
Check the number of stored Dpof prints and then
Cancelling Dpof Settings for All Frames Cancel ALL
Which you want to cancel the Dpof information
Are to be canceled and then press the MENU/EXE
Check the number of prints for which Dpof settings
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Auto Play Automatic Playback
Auto Play Settings
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Auto Play Automatic Playback
Auto Play time setting and then press d or c to set
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Brightness menu
Adjusting the Color LCD Monitor Brightness
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Press the MENU/EXE button to confirm the setting
Adjusting the Color LCD Monitor Brightness
Press d or c on the 4-direction button to adjust
Brightness
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System Expansion Options
Reference
Lenses that Can Be Used with this Camera
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Optional Accessories Guide
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Compatible OS Compatible SmartMedia FD-A1/A1S/A1N
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FD-A2
Explanation of Terms
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Using the USB Cable and Software Included
Plug the small plug on the cable provided into
Using the USB Cable and Software Included
Computer. When you switch on the computer,
Digital USB socket on the camera and then plug
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Places to Avoid
Dust inside the camera and on the surface of the CCD
Cleaning the CCD
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Preventing Soiling of the CCD
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Points to Note when Cleaning the CCD
Cleaning the CCD
Hold down both the self-timer button ! and the AE
Use a blower to remove any soiling on the CCD surface
Batteries that Can Be Used
Power Supply Notes
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Power Supply Notes
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SmartMedia
SmartMedia Specifications
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Problem Cause Solution
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Troubleshooting
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Specifications
Specifications
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Uses Symptoms When Depleted
Specifications
Batteries Uses and Symptoms When Batteries are Depleted
Standard Number of Available Shots Recorded Images
Do not allow water or foreign objects to enter the camera
Safety Notes
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Do not put the camera down on an unstable surface
Safety Notes
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Do not leave the camera in unusually hot locations
Regularly request internal inspections and cleaning
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Do not place heavy objects on the camera
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