Use manual focus for subjects that are not suitable for Auto focus or where you want the focus fixed for a shot.

!

Set the Focus mode selector switch to "MF".

 

@ The "1_" appears on the screen.

 

 

 

 

If the

focus is set to infinity using

manual

focusing, position

the

 

"O"

(Focus)

mark

on

a subject

close

to

infinity.

Continuing

to

 

turn

the FZ

ring

will

move the

focus

position

beyond infinity

 

and defocus

the image,

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manual focus

cannot

be used in the "_"

Movie

mode,

 

Use this button when you are shooting pictures of a moving subject. Using Continuous AF mode reduces the time required for focusing.

!

Set the Focus mode selector switch to "C-AF".

 

 

 

 

 

@

Using

manual

focus effectively

_ ...................,

 

 

 

 

Because the shot may go out of focus if the camera

 

 

 

 

is moved, a tripod should be used.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

_Turn

the

FZ ring

to

focus on

the subject

in

the

 

 

 

 

AF frame.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

@A

focusing

indicator

mark

appears

 

on

the

 

 

 

 

screen. Adjust the focus until "0" appears.

 

 

@

D

 

 

• Focusing

indicator

marks

 

 

 

 

 

 

The focusing mark appears when moving the focus

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Q

a set amount (close to the focused position). Use

 

[

]

the mark as a guide to focusing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If the "0" (focused) mark appears when the shot is not in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

focus, try using the One-touch AF function.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The focus is set too close. Turn the FZ ring clockwise.

 

 

 

 

 

focus is set too far. Turn the FZ ring counter-

 

 

 

 

 

The shot is focused.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

clockwise.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use this function to focus the shot quickly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pressing the "_,-O-,1" button, the camera uses the

 

 

 

 

autofocus function to focus on the subject.

 

 

 

2

3

[]

Frame the shot so that the subject fills the center of the image or the entire AF frame.

Pressing the Shutter button down halfway, the camera emits a short double-beep and focuses on your subject. At that point the AF frame on the screen becomes smaller and the camera sets the shutter speed and aperture.

The indicator lamp (green) stops blinking and remains lit.

:_t The focus

indicator

is not

displayed

in one-touch

AF

mode.

Use this function

when

it

is difficult to see whether

the image

is focused.

 

 

 

 

 

Pressing

the

"[_]"

(Focus

Check) button,

the

central

portion of

the

image is

shown

enlarged

and

can be

focused using the enlarged image. Take the picture or press the "[@]" button again to return to normal display.

4

Pressing

the Shutter button down fully without

releasing

it,

the camera makes a clicking noise and

 

takes the picture. The camera then records the

 

photographed

image.

 

_;;tThe AF mode is forcibly reset to AF (CENTER).

@ Notes on continuous

AF @

 

_,,

Check the remaining battery charge when using C-AF mode.

 

 

Because the camera focuses continually even when the shutter button is not pressed, check the remaining battery charge when using C-AF mode.

48

The

Focus check function is disabled

when the AF mode is

set to MLUTI or AREA.

49

 

 

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S7000 specifications

The FujiFilm S7000 digital camera, launched in the early 2000s, marked a significant advancement in the world of digital photography, particularly for enthusiasts and semi-professional photographers. With its unique features and technologies, the S7000 positioned itself as a versatile camera that delivered high-quality images and usability.

One of the highlights of the S7000 is its Super CCD technology, which features a 6.3-megapixel sensor that effectively captures images at a resolution of 12-megapixels via interpolation. This technology allows for greater dynamic range and enhanced detail, making it possible to produce large prints without sacrificing quality. The camera boasts a wide ISO range from 80 to 1600, making it adaptable for various lighting conditions, whether bright daylight or low-light environments.

The S7000 features a 6x optical zoom lens with a focal length equivalent to 35-210mm in 35mm film terms, providing flexibility for different types of photography, from landscapes to close-up portraits. The lens design includes aspherical elements to reduce aberrations, ensuring sharp images across the zoom range. In addition to its optical capabilities, the camera supports digital zoom, allowing users to extend the zoom range further, albeit at a loss of quality.

An ergonomic design sets the S7000 apart, with a robust build that fits comfortably in hand. The camera features a 1.8-inch LCD screen, which can be tilted for versatile shooting angles, along with an optical viewfinder for traditional composing. Notably, the S7000 includes both manual and automatic exposure modes, giving photographers the creative control they desire while still accommodating those who prefer point-and-shoot functionality.

The S7000 also offers advanced features such as multiple scene modes and the ability to shoot in RAW format, providing flexibility in post-processing. Users benefit from its Continuous Shooting mode, allowing for capturing a rapid series of shots, which is particularly useful in sports or wildlife photography.

Overall, the FujiFilm S7000 is a significant camera that combines innovative technology with user-friendly design. Its combination of Super CCD technology, versatile zoom capabilities, and robust shooting options make it a memorable part of photography history, appealing to both beginners and seasoned photographers alike. With its introduction, FujiFilm brought the digital camera experience to new heights, laying the groundwork for future advancements in the field.
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