Flash Photography | FujiFilm FinePix S1 guide

Flash Photography

Built-in Flash and TTL-BL Flash Control

The built-in flash in the FinePix S1 Pro covers the field of view for a 28 mm lens and has a guide number of 15 (ISO 100 • m). The flash also features TTL- BL flash control that uses brightness information obtained using multi-pattern exposure metering to effectively control and balance the amount of flash so that both the main subject and the background are correctly exposed. This allows you to take natural looking pictures using the flash (when a Nikkor lens with built-in CPU is used). As well as in low-light conditions, you can use the flash as a supplementary light source to reduce shadowing on your main subject in outdoor shots taken in daylight or when you want to add catch lights to your subject’s eyes.

The FinePix S1 Pro also provides 4 synchro modes: Normal synchro, red-eye reduction, slow synchro and red-eye reduction slow synchro.

•When the lens used is not a Nikkor lens with built-in CPU, TTL flash control is used in which allowance is not made for exposing the background. (Wherever possible, use a Nikkor lens with a built-in CPU.)

Flash Control Range (Effective Flash range)

The flash control range (effective flash range) varies depending on the selected ISO sensitivity and aperture settings. Refer to the table below for the flash control range details when the built-in flash is used.

ISO	320	400
Guide number	27	30
f-stop (aperture)	Flash control range	Flash control range
2.8	2.2-10.3m	2.5-11.5m
	(7.2 - 33.8 ft.)	(8.2 - 37.7 ft.)
4	1.8-8.7m	2.0-9.7m
	(5.9 - 28.5 ft.)	(6.6 - 31.8 ft.)
5.6	1.3-6.3m	1.5-6.8m
	(4.3 - 20.7 ft.)	(4.9 - 22.3 ft.)

8	0.8-4.3m	1.0-4.8m
	(2.6 - 14.1 ft.)	(3.3 - 15.7 ft.)

11	0.8-3.2m	1.0-3.6m
	(2.6 - 10.5 ft.)	(3.3 - 11.8 ft.)

•If you are shooting at distances as close as 1 meter, select the aperture- priority exposure mode (“A”) and use an f-stop of number of at least 8.

•When the sensitivity is set to ISO 800 or ISO 1600, the built-in flash will fire but flash control may not be performed correctly.

Shoot in preview mode so that you can check the exposure.

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FujiFilm FinePix S1 Flash Photography, Built-in Flash and TTL-BL Flash Control, Flash Control Range Effective Flash range

Contents

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 PixelsSpecifying a Custom WB Setting Shooting Using 5-Vari Programs Contents Reference Preface Preparatory Trial Shots Accessories Camera Features and AccessoriesFeatures 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 StrapPass the end of the shoulder strap through the strap Pass the end of the strap through the fastener a Loading the Lithium Batteries On the lithium battery compartment coverLoading the Camera Batteries Loading the Camera Batteries Loading the AA Batteries Power socket Insert the battery adapter as shown in the figureFirmly close the battery compartment cover 5V socket on the camera and plug the AC-5VH into Aperture ring Switch the camera off and mount the camera lensMounting the Camera Lens 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 OffTo switch the camera on or off, set the power switch to Camera on, the battery check icon I appears Appears on the color LCD monitor Setting the Date and TimePress the MENU/EXE button. The SET-UP menu Insert the media. Load a Microdrive or a CompactFlash Switch the camera OFF, open the slot coverLoading Media Close the slot cover Eject the media Switch the camera OFF and open the slot coverRemoving Media Symbol Name Features and Typical Uses Exposure Modes on the FinePix S1 Pro Focus Setting the Exposure Mode DialSet the focus mode selector switch to AF auto Camera shake and shutter speed Holding the Camera and FocusingHold the camera correctly 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 gentlyReleasing the Shutter Press the shutter button fully Playing Back Photographed Images Playing Back Photographed Images On the color LCD monitor Multi-frame PlaybackPress the Play button to display the recorded image Press the MENU/EXE button to display the menu Press the MENU/EXE button to begin multi-frame Press a or b on the 4-direction button to selectMulti or 9-MULTI Displayed on the rear display panel for erase When you press function button 2, the image isErasing Single Recorded Images Confirmation TV. You can then take pictures and play back Input socket on the TV and switch on the cameraPlug 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 Rear display panel. Press function button Rear Display Panel Setting the White BalancePress the Func 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 Display panel. Press function button Icon for the color setting appears on the rearPress the Func button twice Icon for the tone setting appears on the rear Hard Rear Display Panel Setting the Sharpness Icon for the sharpness setting appears on On the rear display panel. Press function button Rear Display Panel Setting Multi-exposureIcon for the multi-exposure setting appears Preview and then use d or c on the 4-direction Button to select the Preview settingWhen 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 ModeMode 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 Used Frame No. and then press d or c onDirection button to select the frame number memory Button to select the beep setting PC Mode and then press d or c onDirection 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 ResetCamera Reset Aperture button g for 2 or more seconds Auxiliary AF Light Focusing ModesWhen the Focusing Mode is Set to AF auto focus Continuous use of the auxiliary AF light Focusing ModesWhen 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 ModesSet the exposure mode dial to z Auto Programmed Auto Program Shift Shutter-priority Auto Shooting Using Exposure ModesSpeed on the command dial 1/2000 to 30 sec Setting narrowest aperture to widest aperture on Aperture-priority Auto Set the shutter speed and aperture setting while Manual Exposure Indicator Vari Programs Shooting Using 5-Vari ProgramsPoints to note when using 5-vari programs Vari Program Types and Features Portrait mode Shooting Using 5-Vari Programs Sport mode continuous shooting Multi-pattern Metering and 3D 6-zone Multi-pattern Metering Center-weighted MeteringMetering Modes Shutter button halfway and press the AE-L AE AE Lock PhotographyPosition your subject in the center of the image, hold Compose the picture, focus and shoot Set the amount of compensation on the command dialExposure Compensation 320 400 On the top display panel Self-timer PhotographyPress 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 Flash Control Range Effective Flash range Flash PhotographyBuilt-in Flash and TTL-BL Flash Control 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 speedAperture setting Flash Photography Flash Intensity Check that the Ready icon j is displayedStay 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 SetupShooting 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 DisplayDisplay the preview image P.49 Want to view To record the overlaid images, press function button Multi-exposure SetupMulti-exposure Or press the MENU/EXE button Playback Functions Function DescriptionPage Execute Erase ALL or Format Erase ALL or Format procedure endsPress the MENU/EXE button and then select YES to Protection Settings Containing the images for which protection is to be set Protecting and Unprotecting All ImagesOn the rear display panel, check the media type Or removed Check the confirmation message and then press Protection SettingsALL 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 SettingsSetting 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 settingSpecifying 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-directionPress 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 100 Check the number of prints for which Dpof settingsAre to be canceled and then press the MENU/EXE 101 Auto Play SettingsAuto Play Automatic Playback 102 Auto Play time setting and then press d or c to setAuto Play Automatic Playback 103 Adjusting the Color LCD Monitor BrightnessBrightness menu Press the MENU/EXE button to confirm the setting Adjusting the Color LCD Monitor BrightnessPress d or c on the 4-direction button to adjust Brightness Reference System Expansion Options105 Lenses that Can Be Used with this Camera 106 107 Optional Accessories Guide 108 FD-A2 109Compatible OS Compatible SmartMedia FD-A1/A1S/A1N Explanation of Terms 110 Using the USB Cable and Software Included Plug the small plug on the cable provided into Using the USB Cable and Software IncludedComputer. When you switch on the computer, Digital USB socket on the camera and then plug 113 Places to Avoid Dust inside the camera and on the surface of the CCD Cleaning the CCD114 Preventing Soiling of the CCD 115 Points to Note when Cleaning the CCD Cleaning the CCDHold down both the self-timer button ! and the AE Use a blower to remove any soiling on the CCD surface 117 Power Supply NotesBatteries that Can Be Used Power Supply Notes 118 119 SmartMedia SmartMedia Specifications 120 Problem Cause Solution 121 122 123 Troubleshooting 124 125 126 SpecificationsSpecifications 127 Uses Symptoms When Depleted SpecificationsBatteries 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 Notes129 Do not put the camera down on an unstable surface Safety Notes 130 Do not leave the camera in unusually hot locations Regularly request internal inspections and cleaning131 Do not place heavy objects on the camera 26-30, Nishiazabu 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8620, Japan