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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)
O3:2 (7728 × 5152) O4:3 (6864 × 5152)
O16:9 (7728 × 4344) O5:4 (6432 × 5152)
O1:1 (5152 × 5152)
P3:2 (5472 × 3648) P4:3 (4864 × 3648)
P16:9 (5472 × 3080) P5:4 (4560 × 3648)
P1:1 (3648 × 3648)
Q3:2 (3888 × 2592) Q4:3 (3456 × 2592)
Q16:9 (3888 × 2184) Q5:4 (3264 × 2592)
Q1:1 (2592 × 2592)

The following options are available in SPORTS FINDER MODE and when 1.29X CROP is selected in burst mode:

Option (Image size)
P3:2 (6000 × 4000) P4:3 (5328 × 4000)
P16:9 (6000 × 3376) P5:4 (4992 × 4000)
P1:1 (4000 × 4000)

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
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
FINE FINE+RAW
NORMAL NORMAL+RAW
FINE+RAW FINE
NORMAL+RAW NORMAL
RAW FINE

RAW RECORDING

Choose whether to compress RAW images.

Option Description
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 FUJIFILM RAW Converter 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.

For information on when support will be available, visit:

aCapture One

For information on when support will be available, visit:

aRAW FILE CONVERTER EX powered by SILKYPIX

SELECT JPEG/HEIF

Choose whether pictures are recorded in JPEG or HEIF.

Option Description
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 multiple-exposure 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 DIAL SETTING

Film simulations and filters can be set when the film simulation dial is set to FS1, FS2, FS3, or aACROS.

FS1, FS2, FS3

Assign the film simulation you want to use to FS1, FS2, and FS3 on the film simulation dial. Select aACROS or bMONOCHROME to select a filter to be used also.

ACROS

Set a filter when the film simulation dial is set to aACROS.

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

aAUTO

 The camera will automatically select the best film simulation mode according to the scene. This option is available when the auto mode selector lever 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.

  • dACROS+Ye FILTER: Slightly enhances contrast and darkens skies.
  • cACROS+R FILTER: Enhances contrast and darkens skies considerably.
  • bACROS+G FILTER: Produces pleasing skin tones in portrait.

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.

  • eMONOCHROME+Ye FILTER: Slightly enhances contrast and darkens skies.
  • dMONOCHROME+R FILTER: Enhances contrast and darkens skies considerably.
  • fMONOCHROME+G FILTER: Produces pleasing skin tones in portrait.

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).

For more information, visit:

aFilm Simulation

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
STRONG Choose for rougher grains.
WEAK Choose for smoother grains.
OFF Turn the effect off.

SIZE

Option Description
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
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
STRONG Choose for a strong effect.
WEAK Choose for a weak effect.
OFF Turn the effect off.

SMOOTH SKIN EFFECT

Smooth complexions.

Option Description
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
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 gUNDERWATER 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 a fine-tuning dialog; use the focus stick (focus lever) 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.

  1. Select k in the white balance menu. The option currently selected for color temperature will be displayed.

  2. 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.

  3. Highlight a fine-tuning amount using the focus stick.

  4. 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
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 250 to ISO 12800, X400% at sensitivities of from ISO 500 to 12800.

D RANGE PRIORITY

Reduce loss of detail in highlights and shadows for natural-looking results when photographing high-contrast scenes.

Option Description
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 250 to ISO 12800, STRONG at sensitivities of from ISO 500 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
HIGHLIGHTS -2 to +4
SHADOWS -2 to +4

COLOR

Adjust color density.

Options
-4 -3 -2 -1 0 +1 +2 +3 +4

SHARPNESS

Sharpen or soften outlines.

Options
-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
-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
-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 auto mode selector lever is in the AUTO position.

LONG EXPOSURE NR

Select ON to reduce mottling in long time-exposures.

Options
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
ON OFF

COLOR SPACE

Choose the gamut of colors available for color reproduction.

Option Description
sRGB Recommended in most situations.
Adobe RGB For commercial printing.

PIXEL MAPPING

Use this option if you notice bright spots in your pictures or movies.

  1. Press MENU/OK in the shooting display and select the HIMAGE QUALITY SETTING tab.

  2. 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 several tens of seconds.

xSELECT CUSTOM SETTING

Recall settings saved to custom settings banks 1 through 7 (CUSTOM 1 through CUSTOM 7) using xEDIT/SAVE CUSTOM SETTING.

Banks
NOTHING SELECTED CUSTOM 1 CUSTOM 2 CUSTOM 3
CUSTOM 4 CUSTOM 5 CUSTOM 6 CUSTOM 7

If you would prefer not to recall saved settings, select NOTHING SELECTED.

xEDIT/SAVE CUSTOM SETTING

Adjust settings as desired and save them to a custom settings bank. Saved settings can be recalled using HIMAGE QUALITY SETTING > xSELECT CUSTOM SETTING.

Saving Custom Settings

Create a new custom settings bank.

  1. Select HIMAGE QUALITY SETTING > xEDIT/SAVE CUSTOM SETTING in the shooting menu and press MENU/OK.

  2. Highlight a destination bank for the new settings (CREATE NEW C1 through C7) and press MENU/OK.

    A confirmation dialog will be displayed.

  3. Highlight OK and press MENU/OK.

    Current camera settings will be saved to the selected bank.

Editing Custom Settings

Edit existing custom settings banks.

  1. Select HIMAGE QUALITY SETTING > xEDIT/SAVE CUSTOM SETTING in the shooting menu and press MENU/OK.

    To save settings for movie recording, navigate to BMOVIE SETTING in the movie menus and select FEDIT/SAVE CUSTOM SETTING.

  2. Highlight the desired custom settings bank and press MENU/OK.

  3. Highlight EDIT/CHECK and press MENU/OK.

  4. The camera will display a list of shooting menu items; highlight an item you wish to edit and press MENU/OK.

    Adjust the selected item as desired.

  5. Press MENU/OK to save the changes and return to the shooting menu list.

    Adjust additional items as desired.

    If DISABLE is selected for HIMAGE QUALITY SETTING > AUTO UPDATE CUSTOM SETTING in the photo menu or for BMOVIE SETTING > FAUTO UPDATE CUSTOM SETTING in the movie menu, red dots will appear next to the edited items but the changes will not be saved automatically.

    • To save the changes for selected items, highlight the items in the list and press Q.
    • To save changes for all items, return to Step 3 and select SAVE THE CHANGES. To cancel all changes and restore the previous settings, select RESET THE CHANGES.
    • If you copy an item marked by a red dot, the item will be copied with the changes intact.

Copying Custom Settings

Copy custom settings from one bank to another, overwriting the settings in the destination bank. If the source bank has been renamed, the name will also be copied to the destination bank.

  1. Select HIMAGE QUALITY SETTING > xEDIT/SAVE CUSTOM SETTING in the shooting menu and press MENU/OK.

    To save settings for movie recording, navigate to BMOVIE SETTING in the movie menus and select FEDIT/SAVE CUSTOM SETTING.

  2. Highlight the source bank and press MENU/OK.

  3. Highlight COPY and press MENU/OK.

  4. Highlight the destination bank (C1 through C7) and press MENU/OK.

    A confirmation dialog will be displayed.

    Any changes to custom settings in the destination bank will be overwritten.

  5. Highlight OK and press MENU/OK.

    The selected settings will be copied to the destination bank, overwriting any existing settings.

Deleting Custom Settings

Delete settings from selected custom settings banks.

  1. Select HIMAGE QUALITY SETTING > xEDIT/SAVE CUSTOM SETTING in the shooting menu and press MENU/OK.

    To save settings for movie recording, navigate to BMOVIE SETTING in the movie menus and select FEDIT/SAVE CUSTOM SETTING.

  2. Highlight the desired custom settings bank and press MENU/OK.

  3. Highlight ERASE and press MENU/OK.

    A confirmation dialog will be displayed.

  4. Highlight OK and press MENU/OK.

    Any custom settings saved to the selected bank will be deleted.

Renaming Custom Settings Banks

Rename selected custom settings banks.

  1. Select HIMAGE QUALITY SETTING > xEDIT/SAVE CUSTOM SETTING in the shooting menu and press MENU/OK.

    To save settings for movie recording, navigate to BMOVIE SETTING in the movie menus and select FEDIT/SAVE CUSTOM SETTING.

  2. Highlight the desired custom settings bank and press MENU/OK.

  3. Highlight EDIT CUSTOM NAME and press MENU/OK.

  4. Enter a new name for the custom settings bank and select SET.

    The selected bank will be renamed.

AUTO UPDATE CUSTOM SETTING

Choose whether changes to saved custom settings apply automatically.

Option Description
ENABLE Changes to custom settings banks CUSTOM 1 through CUSTOM 7 apply automatically.
DISABLE Changes do not apply automatically. Any changes to custom settings must be applied manually (aEditing Custom Settings).

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.

  1. Rotate the rear command dial to choose a corner. The selected corner is indicated by a triangle.

  2. 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.