Fujifilm X-S10 Mirrorless Digital Camera Owner Manual

Fujifilm X-S10 Mirrorless Digital Camera

About Fujifilm

Fujifilm, also known as Fujifilm Holdings Corporation, is a Japanese multinational corporation that specializes in imaging and photographic products, as well as various other technologies and services. Fujifilm has a long and storied history dating back to its founding in 1934 as Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. The company’s headquarters are located in Tokyo, Japan.

Here are some key aspects and areas of focus for Fujifilm:

1. Photography and Imaging: Fujifilm is renowned for its photographic film and cameras, including popular brands like Fujifilm Instax instant cameras and the Fujifilm X-series mirrorless digital cameras. They produce a wide range of photographic products, including film, digital cameras, lenses, and accessories.
2. Medical Imaging: Fujifilm has a significant presence in the healthcare industry, providing medical imaging equipment and solutions, including digital X-ray systems, medical printers, endoscopy systems, and more. Their healthcare division plays a crucial role in diagnostic imaging and medical informatics.
3. Graphic Arts: Fujifilm is a major player in the graphic arts and printing industry, offering a range of solutions for commercial printing, packaging, and label printing. This includes digital printing equipment, inkjet technologies, and workflow software.
4. Document Solutions: Fujifilm provides document solutions, including photocopiers, multifunction devices, and document management software, aimed at improving office productivity and efficiency.
5. Materials and Chemicals: The company produces a variety of high-performance materials and chemicals used in industries such as semiconductors, display panels, and flat-panel displays.
6. Digital Cameras and Lenses: Fujifilm’s X-series of mirrorless cameras and Fujinon lenses have gained popularity among both amateur and professional photographers for their image quality and innovative features.
7. Instant Photography: Fujifilm’s Instax series of instant cameras and film have revived interest in instant photography and are popular among young users for their retro appeal.
8. Photographic Film: While digital photography has largely replaced film in many areas, Fujifilm still produces a range of film products for photographers who prefer analog photography.
9. Research and Development: Fujifilm invests heavily in research and development, which has led to innovations in various fields, from photography to healthcare and materials science.

Fujifilm has adapted to the changing technological landscape by diversifying its business interests beyond traditional photography. The company’s commitment to research and innovation has allowed it to remain relevant in the digital age while maintaining a strong presence in photography and imaging.

Parts of the Camera

The parts of the camera are listed below.

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. 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. Microphone/remote release connector (dia 3.5 mm) 
23. USB connector (Type-C)
24. HDMI Micro connector (Type D)
25. (drive) button
    (delete) button (playback mode)
26. (playback) button
27. Diopter adjustment control
28. Electronic viewfinder (EVF)
29. Fn button
30. AEL (exposure lock) button
31. AFON button
32. Strap clip
33. Indicator lamp
    Tally light
34. Focus stick (focus lever)
35. Battery-chamber cover latch
36. Battery-chamber cover
37. Cable channel cover for DC coupler
38. DISP (display)/BACK button
39. MENU/OK button
40. Tripod mount
41. Vari-angle LCD monitor
    Touch screen
42. Eye sensor
43. Memory card slot
44. Battery chamber
45. Battery latch
46. Serial number plate

Camera Functions

The Mode Dial

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

The Focus Stick (Focus Lever)

Tilt or press the focus stick to select the focus area. The focus stick can also be used to navigate the menus.

(Drive) Button

Pressing the (drive) button displays a drive-mode menu, where you can choose from the following drive modes.

 

 

 

 

 

The Command Dials

The rear and front command dials are used for the operations below.

The Fn (Function) Dial

Rotate the function dial to quickly adjust settings for the assigned function during shooting.

At shipment, the dial is assigned the DEFAULT role. At this setting, the function performed by the dial varies with the position of the mode dial.

The Indicator Lamp

The camera status is shown by the indicator lamp.

* Displayed only if pictures are selected for upload.

Note: 

• Warnings may also appear in the display.
• The indicator lamp remains off while your eye is on the viewfinder.
• The B MOVIE SETTING > TALLY LIGHT option can be used to choose the lamp (indicator or AF-assist) that lights during movie recording and whether the lamp blinks or remains steady.

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.

Caution: 

• 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.

Note: The LCD monitor also functions as a touch screen that can be used for:

• Touch photography
• Focus area selection
• Function selection
• Movie optimized control
• Full-frame playback operations 

Focusing the Viewfinder

If the indicators displayed in the view-finder are blurred, put your eye on 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.

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

The Electronic Viewfinder

1. Crop factor
2. Focus check
3. Depth-of-fi eld preview
4. Location data download status
5. Bluetooth ON/OFF
6. Image transfer status
7. Movie mode
8. Full HD high-speed recording
9. Recording time available/ elapsed recording time
10. Date and time
11. Number of available frames 1
12. Image size
13. File format
14. Image quality
15. Temperature warning
16. Touch screen mode
17. White balance
18. AWB lock
19. Film simulation
20. F-Log recording
21. Dynamic range
22. D-range priority
23. Movie optimized control
24. Sound and fl ash indicator.
25. Virtual horizon
26. Boost mode
27. Histogram
28. Distance indicator 2
29. Power supply
30. Battery level
31. Sensitivity
32. Exposure compensation
33. Focus frame
34. Aperture
35. Time code
36. Shutter speed
37. TTL lock 
38. AE lock
39. Metering
40. Shooting mode
41. Focus mode 2
42. Focus indicator 2
43. Manual focus indicator 2
44. AF lock
45. Mic jack setting
46. Recording level 2 
47. AF+MF indicator 2
48. Shutter type
49. Continuous mode
50. Exposure indicator
51. Self-timer indicator
52. Microphone
53. Remote release
54. Flash (TTL) mode
55. IS mode 2
56. Flash compensation 

1 Shows “9999” if there is space for over 9999 frames.
2 Not displayed when ON is selected for D SCREEN SET-UP > LARGE INDICATORS MODE(EVF).

The LCD Monitor

1. Crop factor
2. Flash compensation
3. Focus check
4. Depth-of-fi eld preview
5. Location data download status
6. Bluetooth ON/OFF
7. Image transfer status
8. Movie mode
9. Full HD high-speed recording
10. Focus frame
11. Recording time available/ elapsed recording time
12. Number of available frames 1
13. Image size
14. File format
15. Image quality
16. Date and time
17. Touch screen mode
18. AWB lock
19. White balance
20. Film simulation
21. F-Log recording
22. Dynamic range
23. D-range priority
24. Movie optimized control
25. Boost mode
26. Temperature warning
27. Sound and fl ash indicator
28. Power supply
29. Battery level
30. Distance indicator 2
31. Sensitivity
32. Histogram
33. Exposure compensation
34. Aperture
35. Time code
36. Shutter speed
37. TTL lock
38. AE lock
39. Metering
40. Shooting mode 
41. Focus mode 2
42. Focus indicator 2
43. Manual focus indicator 2
44. AF lock
45. Mic jack setting
46. AF+MF indicator 2
47. Shutter type
48. Recording level 2
49. Continuous mode
50. Exposure indicator
51. Self-timer indicator
52. Microphone
53. Remote release
54. Flash (TTL) mode
55. IS mode 2

1 Shows “9999” if there is space for over 9999 frames.

2 Not displayed when ON is selected for D SCREEN SET-UP > LARGE INDICATORS MODE(LCD).

Adjusting Display Brightness

The brightness and hue of the viewfinder and LCD monitor can be adjusted using the items in the SCREEN SET-UP menu. Choose EVF BRIGHTNESS or EVF COLOR to adjust viewfinder brightness or hue, LCD BRIGHTNESS, or LCD COLOR to do the same for the LCD monitor.

Display Rotation

When ON is selected for SCREEN SET-UP > AUTOROTATE DISPLAYS, the indicators in the viewfinder and LCD monitor automatically rotate to match the camera orientation.

Choosing a Display Mode

Use SCREEN SET-UP > VIEW MODE SETTING to choose from the following display modes. You can choose separate display modes for shooting and playback.

SHOOTING

PLAYBACK

The Eye Sensor
The eye sensor may respond to objects other than your eye or to light shining directly on the sensor.

The DISP/BACK Button

The DISP/BACK button controls the display of indicators in the viewfinder and LCD monitor.

Note: Indicators for the EVF and LCD must be selected separately. To choose the EVF display, place your eye on the viewfinder while using the DISP/BACK button.

Viewfinder (EVF)

LCD Monitor

Customizing the Standard Display

To choose the items shown in the standard indicator display:

1. Display standard indicators.
   Use the DISP/BACK button to display standard indicators.
2. Select DISP. CUSTOM SETTING.
   Select SCREEN SET-UP > DISP. CUSTOM SETTING in the setup menu.
3. Choose items.
   Highlight items and press MENU/OK to select or deselect.
4. Press DISP/BACK to save changes.
5. Press DISP/BACK as needed to exit the menus and return to the shooting display.

Using the Menus

To display the menus, press MENU/OK.

The Menus

Different menus are displayed during still photography, movie recording, and playback.

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.

Note: Use the front command dial to select menu tabs or pages through menus and the rear command dial to highlight menu items.

Touch Screen Mode

The LCD monitor also functions as a touch screen.

Shooting Touch Controls

To enable touch controls, select ON for BUTTON/DIAL SETTING > TOUCH SCREEN SETTING > TOUCH SCREEN SETTING.

EVF

The LCD monitor can be used to select the focus area while pictures are being framed in the electronic viewfinder (EVF). Use BUTTON/DIAL SETTING > TOUCH SCREEN SETTING > EVF TOUCH SCREEN AREA SETTINGS to choose the area of the monitor employed for touch controls.

Note: When FACE DETECTION ON is selected for G AF/MF SETTING > FACE/EYE DETECTION SETTING, you can choose the face used for focus.

LCD Monitor

The operation performed can be selected by tapping the touch screen mode indicator in the display. Touch controls can be used for the following operations:

Note:

• To disable touch controls and hide the touch screen mode indicator, select OFF for BUTTON/DIAL SETTING > TOUCH SCREEN SETTING > TOUCH SCREEN SETTING.
• Touch control settings can be adjusted using AF/MF SETTING > TOUCH SCREEN MODE. For information on the touch controls available during movie recording, see “Movie Recording ( TOUCH SCREEN MODE)”.

MOVIE OPTIMIZED CONTROL

Selecting ON for MOVIE SETTING > MOVIE OPTIMIZED CONTROL or tapping the movie-optimized mode button in the shooting display optimizes the command dials and touch controls for movie recording. This can be used to prevent camera sounds from being recorded with movie footage.

• SHUTTER SPEED
• APERTURE
• EXPOSURE COMPENSATION
• ISO
• INTERNAL MIC LEVEL ADJUSTMENT/EXTERNAL MIC LEVEL ADJUSTMENT
• WIND FILTER
• HEADPHONES VOLUME
• FILM SIMULATION
• WHITE BALANCE
• IS MODE
• IS MODE BOOST
• FOCUS MODE

Note:

• Enabling movie-optimized controls disables the aperture ring.
• When movie-optimized control is enabled, the movie-optimized mode button can be used to change shooting settings or disable movie-optimized control.

Touch Function

Functions can be assigned to the following flick gestures in much the same way as function buttons:

• Flick up: T-Fn1
• Flick left: T-Fn2
• Flick right: T-Fn3
• Flick down: T-Fn4

Note:

• In some cases, touch-function flick gestures display a menu; tap to select the desired option.
• Touch-function gestures are disabled by default. To enable touch-function gestures, select ON for BUTTON/DIAL SETTING > TOUCH SCREEN SETTING > TOUCH FUNCTION.

Playback Touch Controls

When ON is selected for BUTTON/DIAL SETTING  > TOUCH SCREEN SETTING > TOUCH SCREEN SETTING, touch controls can be used for the following playback operations:

• Swipe: Swipe a finger across the display to view other images.
• Pinch-out: Place two fingers on the display and spread them apart to zoom in.
• Pinch-in: Place two fingers on the display and slide them together to zoom out.
• Double-tap: Tap the display twice to zoom in on the focus point.
• Drag: View other areas of the image during playback zoom.

Attaching the Strap

Attach the strap.

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

Caution: 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 (A), and then rotate the lens until it clicks into place (B).

Caution:

• 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 (A) and rotate the lens as shown (B).

O 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.

Caution:

• Observe the following precautions when attaching or removing (ex-changing) 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 on the interior of the camera could cause it to malfunction.
• Attach the lens caps before exchanging lenses.

Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card

Insert the battery and memory card as described below.

1. Slide the battery-chamber cover latch as shown and open the battery-chamber cover.
2. Insert the battery.
   Using the battery to keep the battery latch pressed to one side, insert the battery contacts first in the direction shown by the arrow.
3. Insert the memory card.
4. Close the battery-chamber cover and slide the battery-cham-ber cover latch closed.

Removing the Battery

Before removing the battery or memory card, 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.

Caution: 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.

Caution:

• Press the center of the card when ejecting it.
• When a memory card is removed, the card could be ejected too quickly. Use your finger to hold it and gently release the card.

Compatible Memory Cards

• The camera can be used with SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards.
• The camera supports UHS-I memory cards.
• To record movies, use cards with a UHS speed class of 3 or better or a video speed class of V30 or better.
• A list of supported memory cards is available on the Fujifi lm website. For details, visit https://fujifilm-x.com/support/compatibility/cameras/.

Charging the Battery

The battery is not charged at shipment. Charge the battery before use.

The camera can be charged via USB. USB charging is available with computers with a manufacturer-approved operating system and USB interface.

Caution:

• The battery will not charge while the camera is on.
• Connect the supplied USB cable.
• Connect the camera directly to the computer; do not use a USB hub or keyboard.
• Charging stops if the computer enters sleep mode. To resume charging, activate the computer and disconnect and reconnect the USB cable.
• Charging may not be supported depending on the model of the computer, computer settings, and the computer’s current state.
• The battery takes about 5 hours to charge with a charging input of 5 V/500 mA.

To charge the battery from a household AC power outlet, use a BC-W126S battery charger (available separately).

Charge Status

The indicator lamp shows the battery charge status as follows:

Caution:

• Do not affix labels or other objects to the battery. Failure to observe this precaution could make it impossible to remove the battery from
• Do not short the battery terminals. The battery could overheat.
• Read the cautions in “The Battery and Power Supply”.
• Use only genuine Fujifi lm rechargeable batteries designated for use in this camera. Failure to observe this precaution could result in product malfunction.
• Do not remove the labels from the battery or attempt to split or peel the outer casing.
• The battery gradually loses its charge when not in use. Charge the battery one or two days before use.
• If the battery fails to hold a charge, it has reached the end of its charging life and must be replaced.
• Remove dirt from the battery terminals with a clean, dry cloth. Failure to observe this precaution could prevent the battery from charging.
• Note that charging times increase at low or high temperatures.

Turning the Camera On and Off

Use the ON/OFF switch to turn the camera on and off.

Slide the switch to ON to turn the camera on, or to OFF to turn the camera off.

Caution: Fingerprints and other marks on the lens or viewfinder can affect pictures or the view through the viewfinder. Keep the lens and viewfinder clean.

Checking the Battery Level

After turning the camera on, check the battery level in the display.

Battery level is shown as follows:

Basic Setup

When you turn the camera on for the first time, you can choose a language and set the camera clock. At default settings, you can also pair the camera with a smartphone or tablet so that you can later synchronize the clocks or download pictures. Follow the steps below when turning the camera on for the first time.

1. Turn the camera on.
   A language-selection dialog will be displayed.
2. Choose a language.
   Highlight a language and press MENU/OK.
3. Pair the camera with a smartphone or tablet.
   Press MENU/OK to pair the camera with a smartphone or tablet running the FUJIFILM Camera Remote app.
4. Check the time.
   When pairing is complete, you will be prompted to set the camera clock to the time reported by the smartphone or tablet. Check that the time is correct.
5. Synchronize the camera settings with the settings confi gured on your smartphone or tablet.
6. Set the clock.
   Press MENU/OK to set the camera clock to the time reported by the smartphone or tablet and exit to shooting mode.
7. Format the memory card 

Skipping the Current Step
If you skip a step, a confirmation dialog will be displayed; select NO to avoid repeating any steps you skipped the next time the camera is turned on.

Choosing a Different Language

To change the language:

1. Display language options.
   Select USER SETTING > .
2. Choose a language.
   Highlight the desired option and press MENU/OK.

Changing the Time and Date

To set the camera clock:

1. Display DATE/TIME options.
   Select USER SETTING > DATE/TIME.
2. Set the clock.
   Press the focus stick (focus lever) left or right to highlight the year, month, day, hour, or minute, and press up or down to change. Press MENU/OK to set the clock.

Troubleshooting

Consult the table below should you encounter problems using your camera. If you don’t find the solution here, contact your local Fujifi lm distributor.

Power and Battery

Menus and Displays

Shooting

Playback

Connections

Wireless Transfer

For additional information on troubleshooting wireless connections, visit: https://digitalcamera-support-en.fujifilm.com/

Miscellaneous

Memory Card Capacity

The following table shows the recording time or the number of pictures available at different image sizes. All fi gures are approximate; file size varies with the scene recorded, producing wide variations in the number of fi les that can be stored. The number of exposures or length remaining may not diminish at an even rate.

1 Use a UHS speed class 3 card or better.
2 Assumes default bit rate.

Specifications

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