FujiFilm GFX 50R User manual

Owner’s Manual
BL0000####-20Z EN

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Introduction
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About This Manual
This manual contains instructions for your FUJIFILM GFX50R
digital camera. Be sure you have read and understood its
contents before proceeding.
Symbols and Conventions
The following symbols are used in this manual:
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Information that should be read to prevent damage to the
product.
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Additional information that may be helpful when using the
product.
PPages on which related information may be found.
Menus and other text in the displays are shown in bold. Illustrations
are for explanatory purposes only; drawings may be simplied, while
photographs are not necessarily taken with the model of camera
described in this manual.
Terminology
The optional SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards the camera uses
to store pictures are referred to as “memory cards”. The electronic
viewnder may be referred to as the “EVF” and the LCD monitor as
the “LCD”.

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Charging the Battery
The battery is not charged at shipment. Before use, charge
the battery in the supplied battery charger.
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An NP-T125 rechargeable battery is supplied with the camera. Charging
takes about 140 minutes.
1 Connect the plug adapter.
The plug adapter supplied with the camera varies with the
country or region of purchase; use the adapter appropriate to
your country or region as described in the enclosed notice.
2 Place the battery in the charger.
Insert the battery in the orientation shown
by the arrow.
3 Plug the charger in.
Plug the charger into an indoor power out-
let. The charging indicator will light.
4 Charge the battery.
Remove the battery when charging is complete.

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Charging the Battery
The Charging Indicator
The charging indicator shows battery charge status as follows:
Charging indicator
Charging indicator
Battery status
Battery status
Action
Action
Off Battery not inserted. Insert the battery.
Battery fully charged. Remove the battery.
On Battery charging. —
Blinks Battery fault. Unplug the charger and
remove the battery.
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The supplied charger is compatible with power supplies of 100 to 240
volts (a plug adapter may be needed for overseas use).
Do not ax labels or other objects to the battery. Failure to observe
this precaution could make it impossible to remove the battery from the
camera.
Do not short the battery terminals. The battery could overheat.
Read the cautions in “The Battery and Power Supply”.
Use only battery chargers designated for use with the battery. 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 bat-
tery 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.
Unplug the charger when it is not in use.
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 temperatures.

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Inserting the Battery
After charging the battery, insert the battery in the camera as
described below.
1 Open the battery-chamber cover.
Slide the battery-chamber latch as shown
and open the battery-chamber cover.
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Do not open the battery-chamber cover when
the camera is on. Failure to observe this pre-
caution could damage image les or memory
cards.
Do not use excessive force when handling the
battery-chamber cover.
2 Insert the battery.
Using the battery to keep the battery latch
pressed to one side, insert the battery con-
tacts rst in the direction shown by the arrow.
Conrm that the battery is securely latched.
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Insert the battery in the orientation shown. Do
not use force or attempt to insert the battery
upside down or backwards. The battery will
slide in easily in the correct orientation.
3 Close the battery-chamber cover.
Close and latch the cover.
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If the cover does not close, check that the
battery is in the correct orientation. Do not at-
tempt to force the cover shut.

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Inserting the Battery
Removing the Battery
Before removing the battery, turn the camera o and open the battery-cham-
ber cover.
To remove the battery, press the battery latch to the side,
and slide the battery out of the camera as shown.
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The battery may become hot when used in
high-temperature environments. Observe caution
when removing the battery.

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Inserting Memory Cards
Pictures are stored on memory cards (sold separately).
1 Open the memory card slot cover.
Unlatch and open the cover.
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Do not open the memory card-slot cover when
the camera is on. Failure to observe this precau-
tion could damage image les or memory cards.
2 Insert the memory card.
Holding the card in the orientation shown,
slide it in until it clicks into place at the back
of the slot.
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Be sure card is in the correct orientation; do not
insert at an angle or use force.
3 Close the memory card slot cover.
Close and latch the cover.
Removing Memory Cards
Before removing memory cards, turn the camera o and open the memory
card slot cover.
Press and release the card to eject it part way (to prevent
the card falling from the slot, press the center of the card
and release it slowly, without removing your nger from
the card). The card can then be removed by hand.

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Inserting Memory Cards
Using Two Cards
The camera can be used with two cards, one in each of its two slots.
At default settings, photos are saved to the card in the second slot
only when the card in the rst slot is full. This can be changed using
DSAVE DATA SETTING> CARD SLOT SETTING (STILL IMAGE).
Option
Option
Description
Description
Display
Display
SEQUENTIAL
(default)
The card in the second slot is used only when the card in
the first slot is full. If the second slot is selected for DSAVE
DATA SETTING> SWITCH SLOT (SEQUENTIAL), re-
cording will start on the card in the second slot and switch to
the first slot when the card in the second slot is full.
BACKUP Each picture is recorded twice, once to each card.
RAW/JPEG
As for SEQUENTIAL, except that the RAW copy of pictures
taken with FINE + RAW or NORMAL + RAW selected for
HIMAGE QUALITY SETTING> IMAGE QUALITY will
be saved to the card in the first slot and the JPEG copy to the
card in the second slot.
The card used to store movies can be selected using DSAVE DATA
SETTING> MOVIE FILE DESTINATION.
Compatible Memory Cards
FUJIFILM and SanDisk SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards have
been approved for use in the camera; UHS-II cards can be used in
both slots, while cards with a UHS speed class of 3 or better are
recommended for movies. A complete list of approved memory
cards is available at http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/
compatibility/. Operation is not guaranteed with other cards. The
camera can not be used with xD-Picture Cards or MultiMediaCard
(MMC) devices.

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Inserting Memory Cards
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Do not turn the camera o or remove the memory card while the memory
card is being formatted or data are being recorded to or deleted from the
card. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the card.
Memory cards can be locked, making it impossible
to format the card or to record or delete images. Be-
fore inserting a memory card, slide the write-protect
switch to the unlocked position.
Format memory cards before rst use, and be sure to reformat all mem-
ory cards after using them in a computer or other device.
Memory cards are small and can be swallowed; keep out of reach of chil-
dren. If a child swallows a memory card, seek medical assistance imme-
diately.
miniSD or microSD adapters that are larger or smaller than memory cards
may not eject normally; if the card does not eject, take the camera to an
authorized service representative. Do not forcibly remove the card.
Do not ax labels or other objects to memory cards. Peeling labels can
cause camera malfunction.
Movie recording may be interrupted with some types of memory card.
Formatting a memory card in the camera creates a folder in which pic-
tures are stored. Do not rename or delete this folder or use a computer
or other device to edit, delete, or rename image les. Always use the
camera to delete pictures; before editing or renaming les, copy them to
a computer and edit or rename the copies, not the originals. Renaming
the les on the camera can cause problems during playback.

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Turning the Camera On and O
Use the ON/OFF switch to turn the camera on and o.
Slide the switch to ON to turn the camera on, or to
OFF to turn the camera o.
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Fingerprints and other marks on the lens or viewnder can aect pic-
tures or the view through the viewnder. Keep the lens and viewnder
clean.
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Press the abutton to start playback. Press the shutter button halfway to
return to shooting mode.
The camera will turn o automatically if no operations are performed
for the length of time selected for DPOWER MANAGEMENT> AUTO
POWER OFF. To reactivate the camera after it has turned o automat-
ically, press the shutter button halfway or turn the ON/OFF switch to OFF
and then back to ON.

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Checking the Battery Level
After turning the camera on, check the battery level in the
display.
Battery level is shown as follows:
Indicator
Indicator
Description
Description
eBattery partially discharged.
fBattery about 80% full.
gBattery about 60% full.
hBattery about 40% full.
iBattery about 20% full.
i
(red) Low battery. Charge as soon as possible.
j
(blinks red)
Battery exhausted. Turn camera off and recharge
battery.

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Basic Setup
A language-selection dialog is displayed the rst time the
camera is turned on.
1 Turn the camera on.
A language-selection dialog will be dis-
played.
2 Choose a language.
Highlight a language and press MENU/OK.
B
A
3 Pair the camera with the smartphone or tablet.
Press MENU/OK to pair the camera with a
smartphone or tablet running the FUJIFILM
Camera Remote app.
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To skip pairing, press DISP/BACK.
SCAN QR CODE OR SEARCH FOR "FUJIFILM
Camera Remote" APP ON THE WEB
TO SMARTPHONE BY PAIRING
IMAGES CAN BE EASILY TRANSFERRED
PAIR WITH SMARTPHONE?
PAIRING REGISTRATION
SKIP HELPSET
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Check the time.
When pairing is complete, you will be prompt-
ed to set the camera clock to the time report-
ed by the smartphone or tablet. Check that
the time is correct.
PAIRING REGISTRATION
PAIRING COMPLETE
SET DATE/TIME FROM SMARTPHONE?
SET CANCEL
1/ 1/2018 12:00 PM
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To set the clock manually, press DISP/BACK.

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5 Synchronize the camera settings with the set-
tings configured on your smartphone or tab-
let.
SET
SMARTPHONE SYNC. SETTING
LOCATION
TIME
LOCATION&TIME
OFF
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The option selected can be changed at any time using
DCONNECTION SETTINGS> Bluetooth SETTINGS.
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.
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If the battery is removed for an extended period, the camera clock will
be reset and the language-selection dialog will be displayed when the
camera is turned on.
Skipping the Current Step
Press DISP/BACK to skip the current step. A conrmation dialog will be dis-
played; select NO to avoid repeating any steps you skipped the next time the
camera is turned on.

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Basic Setup
Choosing a Dierent Language
To change the language:
1 Display language options.
Select DUSER SETTING>
a.
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 DUSER 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.

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Taking Photographs (Mode P)
This section describes how to take pictures using program
AE (mode P).
1 Select BSTILL IMAGE drive mode.
Press the DRIVE button and select BSTILL
IMAGE from the list of drive mode options.
2 Adjust settings for program AE.
AB
C
A
Aperture: Select A(auto).
B
Shutter speed: Select A(auto).
C
Focus mode: Select S(single AF).
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To use the shutter speed dial, press the dial lock release and rotate
the dial to the desired setting.
3 Check the shooting mode.
Conrm that Pappears in the display.
   

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Taking Photographs (Mode P)
4 Ready the camera.
Hold the camera steady with both hands and
brace your elbows against your sides. Shak-
ing or unsteady hands can blur your shots.
To prevent pictures that are out of focus or
too dark (underexposed), keep your ngers
and other objects away from the lens and
AF-assist illuminator.
5 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.
6 Focus.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
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If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illumina-
tor may light.
   
Focus indicator
Focus frame
If the camera is able to focus, it will beep twice and focus area and
focus indicator will glow green. Focus and exposure will lock
while the shutter button is pressed halfway.
If the camera is unable to focus, the focus frame will turn red, s
will be displayed, and the focus indicator will blink white.
7 Shoot.
Smoothly press the shutter button the rest of the way down to
take the picture.

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aViewing Pictures
Pictures can be viewed in the viewnder or LCD monitor.
To view pictures full frame, press a.
100-0001
Additional pictures can be viewed by pressing the focus stick
(focus lever) left or right or rotating the front command dial. Press
the focus stick or rotate the dial right to view pictures in the order
recorded, left to view pictures in reverse order. Keep the focus stick
pressed to scroll rapidly to the desired frame.
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Pictures taken using other cameras are marked with a m(“gift image”)
icon to warn that they may not display correctly and that playback zoom
may not be available.
Two Memory Cards
If two memory cards are inserted, you can press and hold the abutton to
choose a card for playback. You can also select a card using the CPLAY BACK
MENU> SWITCH SLOT option.

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bDeleting Pictures
Use the bbutton to delete pictures.
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Deleted pictures can not be recovered. Copy important pictures to a
computer or other storage device before proceeding.
1 With a picture displayed full frame, press the bbutton and se-
lect FRAME.
ERASE
FRAME
SELECTED FRAMES
ALL FRAMES
2 Press the focus stick (focus lever) left or right to scroll through
pictures and press MENU/OK to delete (a conrmation dialog is
not displayed). Repeat to delete additional pictures.
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Protected pictures can not be deleted. Remove protection from any pic-
tures you wish to delete.
Pictures can also be deleted from the menus using the CPLAY BACK
MENU> ERASE option.

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FRecording Movies
This section describes how to lm movies in auto mode.
1 Press the DRIVE button and select FMOVIE
from the list of drive mode options.
2 Adjust settings for program AE.
AB
C
A
Aperture: Select A(auto).
B
Shutter speed: Select A(auto).
C
Focus mode: Select S(single AF).
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To use the shutter speed dial, press the dial lock release and rotate
the dial to the desired setting.
3 Press the shutter button to start recording.
A recording indicator (V) and the time re-
maining are displayed while recording is in
progress.
4 Press the button again to end recording. Recording ends auto-
matically when the maximum length is reached or the memory
card is full.