IMAGE QUALITY SETTING (Still Photography)
Adjust image quality settings for still photography.
To display image quality settings, press MENU/OK in the photo shooting display and select the H (IMAGE QUALITY SETTING) tab.
The options available vary with the shooting mode selected.
IMAGE SIZE
Choose the size and aspect ratio at which still pictures are recorded.
Option (Image size) | |
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O3:2 (6240 × 4160) | O1:1 (4160 × 4160) |
O16:9 (6240 × 3512) | |
P3:2 (4416 × 2944) | P1:1 (2944 × 2944) |
P16:9 (4416 × 2488) | |
Q3:2 (3120 × 2080) | Q1:1 (2080 × 2080) |
Q16:9(3120 × 1760) |
The following options are available in SPORTS FINDER MODE and when 1.25X CROP is selected in burst mode:
Option (Image size) | |
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P3:2 (4992 × 3328) | P1:1 (3328 × 3328) |
P16:9 (4992 × 2808) |
IMAGE SIZE is not reset when the camera is turned off or another shooting mode is selected.
IMAGE QUALITY
Choose a file format and compression ratio.
Option | Description |
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FINE | Low compression ratios are used for higher-quality images. |
NORMAL | Higher compression ratios are used to increase the number of images that can be stored. |
FINE+RAW | Record both RAW and fine-quality JPEG or HEIF images. |
NORMAL+RAW | Record both RAW and normal-quality JPEG or HEIF images. |
RAW | Record RAW images only. |
The Function Buttons
To toggle RAW image quality on or off for a single shot, assign RAW to a function button (aFunction Controls). Press the button once to select the option in the right column, again to return to the original setting (left column).
Option currently selected for IMAGE QUALITY | Option selected by pressing function button to which RAW is assigned |
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FINE | FINE+RAW |
NORMAL | NORMAL+RAW |
FINE+RAW | FINE |
NORMAL+RAW | NORMAL |
RAW | FINE |
RAW RECORDING
Choose whether to compress RAW images.
Option | Description |
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UNCOMPRESSED | RAW images are not compressed. |
LOSSLESS COMPRESSED | RAW images are compressed using a reversible algorithm that reduces file size with no loss of image data. The images can be viewed in Capture One Express for Fujifilm 1, Capture One for Fujifilm 1, Capture One 1, RAW FILE CONVERTER EX powered by SILKYPIX 2, FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO, or other software that supports “lossless” RAW compression. Quality is the same as UNCOMPRESSED, but the resulting files are anywhere from about 30 to 90 percent of their uncompressed size. |
COMPRESSED | RAW images are compressed using a “lossy”, non-reversible algorithm. Quality is about the same as UNCOMPRESSED, but the resulting files are anywhere from about 25 to 35 percent of their uncompressed size. |
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SELECT JPEG/HEIF
Choose whether pictures are recorded in JPEG or HEIF.
Option | Description |
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JPEG | Pictures are recorded in the widely-supported JPEG format. |
HEIF | Pictures are recorded in HEIF, a format with excellent compression but limited options for viewing and sharing. |
JPEG is automatically selected in place of HEIF during filter-effect, panorama, multiple-exposure, and HDR photography.
Selecting HEIF disables CLARITY and sets COLOR SPACE to sRGB.
HEIF pictures are stored on the memory card as files with the extension “.HIF”. Before the pictures can be viewed on a computer, the extension must be changed to “.HEIC”. This occurs automatically when HEIF pictures are uploaded from the camera to a computer via USB.
FILM SIMULATION
Simulate the effects of different kinds of film, including black-and-white (with or without color filters). Choose a palette according to your subject and creative intent.
Option | Description |
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aAUTO |
The camera will automatically select the best film simulation mode according to the scene. This option is available when the mode dial is set to AUTO. |
cPROVIA/STANDARD |
Ideal for a wide range of subjects. |
dVelvia/VIVID |
Vibrant reproduction, ideal for landscape and nature. |
eASTIA/SOFT |
Softer color and contrast for a more subdued look. |
iCLASSIC CHROME |
Soft color and enhanced shadow contrast for a calm look. |
cREALA ACE |
Faithful color reproduction with hard tonality suitable for various scenes. |
gPRO Neg. Hi |
Ideal for portrait with slightly enhanced contrast. |
hPRO Neg. Std |
Neutral tonality, best for editing images. Ideal for portrait with soft gradations and skin tones. |
gCLASSIC Neg. |
Enhanced color with hard tonality to increase image depth. |
nNOSTALGIC Neg. |
Amber tinted highlights and rich shadow tone for printed photo look. |
XETERNA/CINEMA |
Soft color and rich shadow tone suitable for film look movie. |
NETERNA BLEACH BYPASS |
Unique color with low saturation and high contrast. Suitable for still and movie. |
aACROS |
Shoot in Black and White In rich details with sharpness. Available with yellow (Ye), red (R), and green (G) filters, which deepen shades of gray corresponding to hues complementary to the selected color.
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bMONOCHROME |
Shoots in black and white. Available with yellow (Ye), red (R), and green (G) filters, which deepen shades of gray corresponding to hues complementary to the selected color.
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fSEPIA |
Shoots in sepia tone. |
Film simulation options can be combined with tone and sharpness settings.
Film simulation settings can also be accessed via shortcuts (aShortcut Options).
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MONOCHROMATIC COLOR
Add a reddish or bluish tinge (warm or cool color cast) to the aACROS and bMONOCHROME monochrome film simulations. Color can be adjusted on the WARM–COOL and G (Green)–M (Magenta) axes.
GRAIN EFFECT
Add a film grain effect.
ROUGHNESS
Option | Description |
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STRONG | Choose for rougher grains. |
WEAK | Choose for smoother grains. |
OFF | Turn the effect off. |
SIZE
Option | Description |
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LARGE | Choose for coarser grains. |
SMALL | Choose for finer grains. |
COLOR CHROME EFFECT
Increase the range of tones available for rendering colors that tend to be highly saturated, such as reds, yellows, and greens.
Option | Description |
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STRONG | Choose for a strong effect. |
WEAK | Choose for a weak effect. |
OFF | Turn the effect off. |
COLOR CHROME FX BLUE
Increase the range of tones available for rendering blues.
Option | Description |
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STRONG | Choose for a strong effect. |
WEAK | Choose for a weak effect. |
OFF | Turn the effect off. |
WHITE BALANCE
For natural colors, choose a white balance option that matches the light source.
Option | Description |
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WAWHITE PRIORITY | White balance is adjusted automatically. Choose for whiter whites in scenes lit by incandescent bulbs. |
AUTO | White balance is adjusted automatically. |
AAAMBIENCE PRIORITY | White balance is adjusted automatically. Choose for warmer whites in scenes lit by incandescent bulbs. |
kCUSTOM 1 | Measure a value for white balance. |
lCUSTOM 2 | |
mCUSTOM 3 | |
kCOLOR TEMPERATURE | Choose a color temperature. |
iDAYLIGHT | For subjects in direct sunlight. |
jSHADE | For subjects in the shade. |
kFLUORESCENT LIGHT-1 | Use under “daylight” fluorescent lights. |
lFLUORESCENT LIGHT-2 | Use under “warm white” fluorescent lights. |
mFLUORESCENT LIGHT-3 | Use under “cool white” fluorescent lights. |
nINCANDESCENT | Use under incandescent lighting. |
gUNDERWATER | Reduces the blue cast typically associated with underwater lighting. |
In conditions in which AUTO fails to produce the desired results—for example, under certain types of lighting or in close-ups of portrait subjects—use custom white balance or choose a white balance option suited to the light source.
White balance is adjusted for flash lighting only in AUTO, WAWHITE PRIORITY, AAAMBIENCE PRIORITY, and g modes. Turn the flash off using other white balance options.
White balance options can also be accessed via shortcuts (aShortcut Options).
Fine-Tuning White Balance
Pressing MENU/OK after selecting a white balance option displays the dialog shown at right; use the selector to fine-tune white balance.
To exit without fine-tuning white balance, press DISP/BACK after selecting a white balance option.
You cannot tilt the focus stick diagonally when fine-tuning white balance.
Custom White Balance
Choose k, l, or m to adjust white balance for unusual lighting conditions using a white object as a reference (colored objects can also be used to lend photos a color cast). A white balance target will be displayed; position and size the target so that it is filled by the reference object and press the shutter button all the way down to measure white balance (to select the most recent custom value and exit without measuring white balance, press DISP/BACK or press MENU/OK to select the most recent value and display the fine-tuning dialog).
- If “COMPLETED !” is displayed, press MENU/OK to set white balance to the measured value.
- If “UNDER” is displayed, raise exposure compensation and try again.
- If “OVER” is displayed, lower exposure compensation and try again.
kColor Temperature
Adjust white balance to match the color temperature of the light source.
Color temperature can be adjusted to make pictures “warmer” or “colder” or deliberately produce colors that differ radically from those in real life.
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Select k in the white balance menu.
The option currently selected for color temperature will be displayed.
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Edit the color temperature using the focus stick (focus lever) and press MENU/OK.
A fine-tuning dialog will be displayed.
You can also adjust color temperature in increments of 10 K by rotating the rear command dial.
Choose from values of from 2500 to 10000 K.
To exit without fine-tuning white balance, press DISP/BACK after choosing a color temperature.
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Highlight a fine-tuning amount using the focus stick.
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Press MENU/OK.
The changes will be applied. The selected color temperature will appear in the display.
Color Temperature
Color temperature is an objective measure of the color of a light source, expressed in Kelvin (K). Light sources with a color temperature close to that of direct sunlight appear white; light sources with a lower color temperature have a yellow or red cast, while those with a higher color temperature are tinged with blue.
DYNAMIC RANGE
Adjust dynamic range. Wide dynamic ranges reduce loss of detail in highlights for more natural results with high-contrast or backlit scenes.
Option | Description | |
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AUTO | V100% |
Choose for increased contrast. Reduce loss of detail in highlights. |
W200% | ||
X400% |
Mottling may appear in pictures taken at higher values. Choose a value according to the scene.
If AUTO is selected, the camera will automatically choose either V100% or W200% according to the subject and shooting conditions. Shutter speed and aperture will be displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
W200% is available at sensitivities of from ISO 320 to ISO 12800, X400% at sensitivities of from ISO 640 to 12800.
D RANGE PRIORITY
Reduce loss of detail in highlights and shadows for natural-looking results when photographing high-contrast scenes.
Option | Description |
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AUTO | Contrast is adjusted automatically in response to lighting conditions. |
STRONG | Adjust dynamic range by a large amount for very high-contrast scenes. |
WEAK | Adjust dynamic range by a smaller amount for moderately high-contrast scenes. |
OFF | Contrast reduction off. |
WEAK is available at sensitivities of from ISO 320 to ISO 12800, STRONG at sensitivities of from ISO 640 to 12800.
When an option other than OFF is selected, TONE CURVE, and DYNAMIC RANGE will be adjusted automatically; if you wish to adjust these settings manually, choose OFF.
TONE CURVE
With reference to a tone curve, adjust the appearance of highlights or shadows, making them harsher or softer. Choose higher values to make shadows and highlights harsher, lower values to make them softer.
Option | Description |
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HIGHLIGHTS | -2 to +4 |
SHADOWS | -2 to +4 |
COLOR
Adjust color density.
Options | ||||||||
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-4 | -3 | -2 | -1 | 0 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +4 |
SHARPNESS
Sharpen or soften outlines.
Options | ||||||||
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-4 | -3 | -2 | -1 | 0 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +4 |
HIGH ISO NR
Reduce noise in pictures taken at high sensitivities. Choose higher values to reduce noise and smooth outlines, lower values to leave outlines visible.
Options | ||||||||
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-4 | -3 | -2 | -1 | 0 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +4 |
CLARITY
Increase definition while altering tones in highlights and shadows as little as possible. Choose higher values for increased definition, lower values for a softer effect.
Options | ||||||||||
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-5 | -4 | -3 | -2 | -1 | 0 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +4 | +5 |
The additional processing required at settings other than 0 increases the time need to save each shot.
Clarity is adjusted automatically when the mode dial is in the AUTO position.
LONG EXPOSURE NR
Select ON to reduce mottling in long time-exposures.
Options | |
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ON | OFF |
The additional processing required when ON is selected increases save times.
LENS MODULATION OPTIMIZER
Select ON to improve definition by adjusting for diffraction and the slight loss of focus at the periphery of the lens.
Options | |
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ON | OFF |
COLOR SPACE
Choose the gamut of colors available for color reproduction.
Option | Description |
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sRGB | Recommended in most situations. |
Adobe RGB | For commercial printing. |
PIXEL MAPPING
Use this option if you notice bright spots in your pictures.
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Press MENU/OK in the shooting display and select the HIMAGE QUALITY SETTING tab.
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Highlight PIXEL MAPPING and press MENU/OK to perform pixel mapping.
Results are not guaranteed.
Be sure the battery is fully charged before beginning pixel mapping.
Pixel mapping is not available when the camera temperature is elevated.
Processing may take a few seconds.
xEDIT/SAVE CUSTOM SETTING
Save custom camera settings for commonly-encountered situations. Saved settings can be recalled by rotating the mode dial to positions C1 (CUSTOM 1) through C4 (CUSTOM 4) (aCustom Modes).
AUTO UPDATE CUSTOM SETTING
Choose whether changes to saved custom settings apply automatically.
Option | Description |
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ENABLE | Changes to custom settings banks CUSTOM 1 through CUSTOM 4 apply automatically. |
DISABLE | Changes do not apply automatically. Any changes to custom settings must be applied manually (aEditing Custom Settings). |
xFCUSTOM MODE SETTING
Choose whether the current custom settings bank is to be used for still photography or movie recording (aCustom Modes).
xFMOUNT ADAPTOR SETTING
Adjust settings for lenses attached via a mount adapter. The camera can store settings for multiple lenses (LENS 1 through LENS 6).
DISTORTION CORRECTION, COLOR SHADING CORRECTION, and PERIPHERAL ILLUMINATION CORRECTION are available with lenses connected via an M mount adapter.
Any changes made using this item also apply in movie mode (axFMOUNT ADAPTOR SETTING (Movie Recording)).
FOCAL LENGTH SETTING
Enter the lens's true focal length.
DISTORTION CORRECTION
Choose from STRONG, MEDIUM, or WEAK options to correct BARREL or PINCUSHION distortion.
COLOR SHADING CORRECTION
Color (shading) variations between the center and edges of the frame can be adjusted separately for each corner.
To use color shading correction, follow the steps below.
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Rotate the rear command dial to choose a corner. The selected corner is indicated by a triangle.
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Use the focus stick (focus lever) to adjust shading until there is no visible difference in color between the selected corner and the center of the image.
- Press the focus stick left or right to adjust colors on the cyan–red axis.
- Press the focus stick up or down to adjust colors on the blue–yellow axis.
To determine the amount required, adjust color shading correction while taking photos of blue sky or a sheet of gray paper.
PERIPHERAL ILLUMINATION CORRECTION
Choose from values between –5 and +5. Choosing positive values increases peripheral illumination, while choosing negative values reduces peripheral illumination. Positive values are recommended for vintage lenses, negative values to create the effect of images taken with an antique lens or a pinhole camera.
To determine the amount required, adjust peripheral illumination correction while taking photos of blue sky or a sheet of gray paper.
EDIT LENS NAME
Change the lens name.