Fujifilm X-S20 Camera User Manual

Fujifilm X-S20 Camera

Before You Begin

Parts of the Camera

1. (movie recording) button
2. Q (quick menu) button
3. ISO button
4. Rear command dial
5. Mode dial
6. Hot shoe
7. Microphone
8. Fn (function) dial
9. (flash pop-up) lever
10. Microphone/remote release connector cover
11. Strap clip
12. Connector cover
13. Speaker
14. Lens signal contacts
15. Lens release button
16. AF-assist illuminator
    Self-timer lamp
    Tally light
17. Front command dial
18. ON/OFF switch
19. Shutter button
20. Flash
21. Body cap
22. Use of an optional RR-100 remote release requires a third-party
    adapter to convert the three-pin, ⌀2.5 mm connector to a three-pin, ⌀3.5 mm connector.
23. Microphone/remote release connector (⌀3.5 mm)
24. USB connector (Type-C)
25. HDMI Micro connector (Type D)
26. (drive) button
    (delete) button
27. (playback) button
28. Diopter adjustment control
29. Electronic viewfinder (EVF)
30. Fn button
31. AEL (exposure lock) button
32. AFON button
33. Indicator lamp
    Tally light
34. Strap clip
35. Headphone jack cover
36. Focus stick (focus lever)
37. Cable channel cover for DC coupler
38. Battery-chamber cover latch
39. Battery-chamber cover
40. DISP (display)/BACK button
    (Bluetooth) button
41. MENU/OK button
42. Tripod mount
43. Vari-angle LCD monitor
    Touch screen
44. Eye sensor
45. Headphone jack (⌀3.5 mm)
46. Memory card slot
47. Battery latch
48. Battery chamber
49. Serial number plate
50. Cooling fan connector cover
51. Cooling fan connector
52. Hole to screw the cooling fan

The Mode Dial

To select a shooting mode, rotate the dial until the icon for the desired mode aligns with the index.

The LCD Monitor

You can adjust the angle of the LCD monitor when framing shots, but be careful not to trap your fingers or other objects.

• Do not apply excessive force to the hinge when rotating the LCD monitor, as this could damage the hinge.
• Be careful that the corners of the monitor do not contact the camera body, as this could leave marks.

Focusing the Viewfinder

If the indicators displayed in the viewfinder are blurred, put your eye to the viewfinder and rotate the diopter adjustment control until the display is in sharp focus.

Camera Displays

This section lists the indicators that may be displayed during shooting.

• For illustrative purposes, displays are shown with all indicators lit.

1. Crop factor
2. IS mode 2
3. Flash (TTL) mode
4. Flash compensation
5. Movie compression
6. Self-timer indicator
7. Continuous mode
8. Shutter type
9. AF+MF indicator 2
10. Bluetooth ON/OFF
11. White balance
12. AWB lock
13. Film simulation
14. F-Log/HLG recording
15. Dynamic range
16. D-range priority
17. Image transfer status
18. Movie mode
19. High-speed recording indicator
20. Recording time available/ elapsed recording time
21. Destination for movie recording
22. Number of available frames 1
23. Image size
24. File format
25. Image quality
26. HEIF format
27. Date and time
28. Product priority mode
29. Touch screen mode
30. Background defocus mode
31. Cooling fan settings
32. Temperature warning
33. Control lock 3
34. Boost mode
35. Power supply
36. Histogram
37. Battery level
38. Sensitivity
39. Exposure compensation
40. Aperture
41. Distance indicator 2
42. Shutter speed
43. TTL lock
44. AE lock
45. Metering
46. Shooting mode
47. Custom modes
48. Focus mode 2
49. Focus indicator 2
50. Manual focus indicator 2
51. AF lock
52. Time code
53. Microphone input channel
54. Recording level 2
55. Exposure indicator
56. Virtual horizon
57. Focus frame
58. Bluetooth host
59. Location data download status
60. Depth-of-field preview
61. Focus check

• 1 Shows “9999” if there is space for over 9999 frames.
• 2 Not displayed when ON is selected forSCREEN SET-UP > LARGE INDICATORS MODE(EVF).
• 3 Displayed when controls have been locked by pressing and holding the MENU/OK button. The control lock can be ended by pressing and holding the MENU/OK button again.

The LCD Monitor

1. Crop factor
2. Location data download status
3. Focus check
4. Depth-of-field preview
5. Movie compression
6. Image transfer status
7. Bluetooth ON/OFF
8. Bluetooth host
9. Movie mode
10. High-speed recording indicator
11. Focus frame
12. Recording time available/ elapsed recording time
13. Date and time
14. Destination for movie recording
15. Number of available frames 1
16. Background defocus mode
17. Image size
18. File format
19. Image quality
20. Product priority mode
21. HEIF format
22. Cooling fan settings
23. Touch screen mode 3
24. AWB lock
25. White balance
26. Film simulation
27. F-Log/HLG recording
28. Dynamic range
29. D-range priority
30. Movie optimised control 3
31. Virtual horizon
32. Boost mode
33. Touch Zoom 3
34. Temperature warning
35. Control lock 4
36. Battery level
37. Power Supply
38. Sensitivity
39. Histogram
40. Exposure compensation
41. Distance indicator 2
42. Aperture
43. Time code
44. Shutter speed
45. TTL lock
46. AE lock
47. Metering
48. Shooting mode
49. Custom modes
50. Focus mode 2
51. Focus indicator 2
52. Manual focus indicator 2
53. AF lock
54. Microphone input channel
55. AF+MF indicator 2
56. Shutter type
57. Recording level
58. Continuous mode
59. Self-timer indicator
60. Exposure indicator
61. Flash (TTL) mode
62. Flash compensation
63. IS mode

• 1 Shows “9999” if there is space for over 9999 frames.
• 2 Not displayed when ON is selected forSCREEN SET-UP > LARGE INDICATORS MODE(LCD).
• 3 Camera functions can also be accessed via touch controls.
• 4 Displayed when controls have been locked by pressing and holding the MENU/OK button. The control lock can be ended by pressing and holding the MENU/OK button again.

Selecting a Menu Tab

To navigate the menus:

1. Press MENU/OK to display the menus.
2. Press the focus stick (focus lever) left to highlight the tab for the current menu.
3. Press the focus stick up or down to highlight the tab containing the desired item.
4. Press the focus stick right to place the cursor in the menu.

• Use the front command dial to select menu tabs or page through menus, and the rear command dial to highlight menu items.

First Steps

Attaching the Strap

Attach the strap to the two strap clips as shown below.

• To avoid dropping the camera, be sure the strap is correctly secured.

Attaching a Lens

The camera can be used with lenses for the FUJIFILM X-mount.

Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens. Place the lens on the mount, keeping the marks on the lens and camera aligned (1), and then rotate the lens until it clicks into place (2).

• When attaching lenses, ensure that dust or other foreign matter does not enter the camera.
• Be careful not to touch the camera’s internal parts.
• Rotate the lens until it clicks securely into place.
• Do not press the lens release button while attaching the lens.

Removing Lenses

To remove the lens, turn the camera off, then press the lens release button (1) and rotate the lens as shown (2).

• To prevent dust from accumulating on the lens or inside the camera, replace the lens caps and camera body cap when the lens is not attached.

Lenses and Other Optional Accessories

The camera can be used with lenses and accessories for the FUJIFILM X-mount.

• Observe the following precautions when attaching or removing (exchanging) lenses.
• Check that the lenses are free of dust and other foreign matter.
• Do not change lenses in direct sunlight or under another bright light source. Light focused into the interior of the camera could cause it to malfunction.
• Attach the lens caps before exchanging lenses.
• See the manual provided with the lens for information on use.

Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card

Insert the battery and memory card as described below.

1. Open the battery-chamber cover.
   Slide the battery-chamber cover latch as shown and open the battery- chamber cover.
   • Do not open the battery-chamber cover when the camera is on. Failure to observe this precaution could damage image files or memory cards.
   • Do not use excessive force when handling the battery chamber cover.
2. Insert the battery as shown.
   • Insert the battery in the orientation shown. Do not use force or attempt to insert the battery upside down or backwards.
   • Confirm that the battery is securely latched.
3. Insert the memory card.
4. Close the battery-chamber cover and slide the battery-chamber latch closed.
   • If the cover does not close, check that the battery is in the correct orientation. Do not attempt to force the cover shut.

Removing the Battery

Before removing the battery, turn the camera off and open the battery chamber cover. To remove the battery, press the battery latch to the side, and slide the battery out of the camera as shown.

• The battery may become hot when used in high-temperature environments. Observe caution when removing the battery.

Removing Memory Cards

To remove the memory card, press it in and release it slowly. The card can then be removed by hand.

Basic Photography and Playback

Taking Photographs

This section explains basic photography.

1. Rotate the mode dial to AUTO to view theshooting display.
   The camera will display the type of scene and the focus target detected.
   • In(AUTO) mode, the camera continuously adjusts focus and searches for eyes, increasing the drain on the battery; in addition, the sound of the camera focusing may be audible.
2. Ready the camera.
   Hold the camera steady with both hands—shaking or unsteady hands can blur your shots.
   • To prevent pictures that are out of focus or too dark (underexposed), keep your fingers and other objects away from the lens and AF-assist illuminator.
3. Frame the picture.
   Lenses with Zoom Rings
   Use the zoom ring to frame the picture in the display. Rotate the ring left to zoom out, right to zoom in.
4. Focus.
   Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
   • If the camera is able to focus, the focus frame and focus indicator will glow green.
   • If the camera is unable to focus, the focus frame will turn red, will be displayed, and the focus indicator will blink white.
     • If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator may light to assist the focus operation.
     • Focus and exposure will lock when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Focus and exposure remain locked while the button is kept in this position (AF/AE lock).
     • The camera will focus on subjects at any distance in the macro and standard focus ranges for the lens.
5. Shoot.
   Smoothly press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture.

Taking Photographs

Choosing a Shooting Mode

Choose a shooting mode according to the scene or type of subject.

(AUTO)

The camera automatically detects the subject, adjusts focus and chooses a scene mode appropriately.

Rotate the mode dial to AUTO to view the shooting display formode.

The camera automatically displays icons showing the selected scene and the type of subject selected for focus.

• The mode selected may vary with shooting conditions. The camera may also choose different modes for the same scene depending on shooting conditions. If the mode chosen by the camera does not match the actual scene, you can choose a different mode.
• The additional processing time required in some scene modes may increase save times.
• No icon will be displayed if the camera is unable to determine the type of scene.

Program AE (P)

Let the camera choose shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure. Other values that produce the same exposure can be selected with program shift.

• Rotate the mode dial to P.
  P will appear in the display.
• If the subject is outside the metering range of the camera, the shutter speed and aperture displays will show “– – –”.

Bulb (B)

Select a shutter speed of BULB for long time exposures, in which you open and close the shutter manually. Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent the camera from moving during the exposure.

1. Set shutter speed to BULB.
2. Press the shutter button all the way down.
   • The shutter will remain open for up to 60 minutes while the shutter button is pressed.
   • The display shows the time elapsed since the exposure
     started.
   • Releasing the shutter button closes the shutter, ending the exposure. Processing will begin, and the camera will display the processing time remaining.

The Shooting Menus

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 I.Q (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.

The following options are available in SPORTS FINDER MODE and when 1.25X CROP is selected in burst mode:

• NIMAGE 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.

RAW RECORDING

Choose whether to compress RAW images.

1. For information on when support will be available, visit: https://www.captureone.com/
2. For information on when support will be available, visit: https://fujifilm-x.com/support/compatibility/software/raw-file-converter-ex-powered-by-silkypix/

SELECT JPEG/HEIF

Choose whether pictures are recorded in JPEG or HEIF.

• 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.

Playback and the Playback Menu

The Playback Display

This section lists the indicators that may be displayed during playback.

• For illustrative purposes, displays are shown with all indicators lit.

1. Date and time
2. Location data
3. Frame-number display
4. Bluetooth ON/OFF
5. Image transfer order
6. Image transfer status
7. Number of frames selected for upload
8. Protected image
9. Bluetooth host
10. Frame number
11. Low battery
12. Image quality
13. Movie mode
14. HEIF
15. Image size
16. Film format
17. Film simulation
18. Dynamic range
19. HDR
20. White balance
21. Sensitivity
22. Exposure compensation
23. Aperture
24. Time code
25. Shutter speed
26. Playback mode indicator
27. Movie icon
28. Four-channel (quadrophonic) audio
29. HDR image
30. Red-eye removal indicator
31. Filter
32. Photobook assist indicator
33. DPOF print indicator
34. Voice memo
35. Rating
36. Gift image
37. Face detection indicator

RAW CONVERSION

Even if you don’t have a computer, you can use the camera to modify RAW pictures and save them in other formats.

Saving RAW Pictures in Another Format

1. Display a RAW picture.
2. Highlight RAW CONVERSION in the playback menu.
3. Press MENU/OK.
   A list of settings will be displayed.
4. Press the focus stick (focus lever) up or down to highlight a setting.
5. Press the focus stick right to display options.
6. Press the focus stick up or down to highlight the desired option.
7. Press MENU/OK to select the highlighted option. The settings
   list shown in Step 3 will be displayed. Repeat Steps 4 to 7 to adjust additional settings.
8. Press the Q button.
   A preview of the copy will be displayed.
9. Press MENU/OK.
   The copy will be saved.
   • RAW conversion options can also be displayed by pressing the Q button when a RAW picture is displayed during playback.

The settings that can be adjusted when converting pictures from
RAW to another format are:

CROP

Create a cropped copy of the current picture.

1. Display the desired picture.
2. Select CROP in the playback menu.
3. Use the rear command dial to zoom in and out and press the focus stick (focus lever) up, down, left, or right to scroll the picture until the desired portion is displayed.
4. Press MENU/OK to display a confirmation dialogue.
5. Press MENU/OK again to save the cropped copy to a separate file.

Network/USB Features and Settings

Overview

This chapter outlines features that can, among other things, be used to upload pictures to, or control the camera and take pictures remotely from, a smartphone or computer.

Supported Features

This camera supports the following features:

Connecting to Smartphones (Bluetooth)

Connect the camera with a smartphone via Bluetooth® to copy pictures to the smartphone or control the camera remotely while previewing the view through the lens in the smartphone display.

• The camera automatically switches to a wireless LAN connection when copying pictures to the smartphone.

Installing Smartphone Apps

Before establishing a connection between the smartphone and camera, you will need to install at least one dedicated smartphone app. Visit the following website and install the desired apps on your phone. https://app.fujifilm-dsc.com/

• The apps available vary with the smartphone operating system.

Uploading Pictures as They Are Taken

Pictures taken with ON selected for Bluetooth/SMARTPHONE SETTING > AUTO IMAGE TRANSFER ORDER in the network/USB setting menu will automatically be uploaded to the paired device.

• If ON is selected for both IMAGE TRANSFER WHILE POWER OFF and Bluetooth/SMARTPHONE SETTING > Bluetooth ON/OFF in the network/USB settings menu, upload to the paired device will continue even while the camera is off.
• Selecting ON for Bluetooth/SMARTPHONE SETTING > RESIZE
  IMAGE FOR SMARTPHONE in the network/USB setting menu enables compression, reducing file size for upload (P 264).
• Pictures are uploaded in the format chosen for Bluetooth/ SMARTPHONE SETTING > SELECT FILE TYPE in the network/USB setting menu.

Connecting to Smartphones (USB)

Connect to smartphones and computers via USB to upload
pictures from the camera.

Copying Pictures to a Smartphone

Before connecting to the smartphone to upload pictures via USB, select either AUTO or POWER SUPPLY OFF/COMM ON for USB POWER SUPPLY/COMM SETTING in the network/USB setting menu.

For Customers Using Android Devices

How you connect the camera depends on the type of USB connector with which your smartphone is equipped.

Type-C
Use the supplied USB cable.

Micro-B
Use a USB on-the-go (OTG) cable.

• The smartphone must support USB OTG.
• The desired results cannot be achieved with a USB Type-C to Micro-B cable. Use an OTG cable.

1. Select either AUTO or POWER SUPPLY OFF/COMM ON for USB POWER SUPPLY/COMM SETTING in the network/USB setting menu.
2. Select USB CARD READER for CONNECTION MODE.
3. Connect the camera and smartphone using a USB cable.
   • If the smartphone asks for permission for an app other than the “Camera Importer” to access the camera, tap “Cancel” and move on to the next step.
4. On your smartphone, tap the notification “Connected to USB
   PTP”.
5. From the recommended apps, select “Camera Importer”. The app will automatically start and allow you to import photos and movies to your smartphone.
   • If the message “There is no MTP device connected” appears on the app, please try again from step 3.

Shortcuts

Shortcut Options

Customise camera controls to suit your style or situation. Frequently-used options can be added to the Q menu or a custom “my” menu or assigned to a function button or touch-function gesture for direct access:

The Quick Menu

Use the quick menu for quick access to selected options. To view the quick menu, press the Q button.

The Quick Menu Display

The quick menu offers different options in photo and movie modes. At default, it contains the following items:

Still photography

Viewing and Changing Settings

1. Press Q to display the quick menu during shooting.
2. Use the focus stick (focus lever) to highlight items and rotate the rear command dial to change.
3. Press Q to exit when settings are complete.

Editing the Quick Menu

To choose the items displayed in the quick menu:

1. Press and hold the Q button during shooting.
   • Whether the camera displays the photo or movie quick menu depends on the position of the mode dial.
2. The current quick menu will be displayed; use the focus stick (focus lever) to highlight the item you wish to change and press MENU/OK.
3. Highlight the item you wish to change and press MENU/OK. The following can be assigned to the quick menu.

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