FujiFilm X-T3 User manual

Owner’s Manual
BL00004970-20Z EN

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Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of this product. Be sure that
you have read this manual and understood its contents be-
fore using the camera. Keep the manual where it will be
read by all who use the product.
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About This Manual
This manual contains instructions for your FUJIFILM X-T3
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-W126S rechargeable battery is supplied with the camera.
Charging takes about 150 minutes.
1 Place the battery in the charger.
Place the battery in the supplied bat-
tery charger as shown.
CHARGE
2 Plug the charger in.
Plug the charger into an indoor pow-
er outlet. The charging indicator will
light.
3 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 AC cord is for use exclusively with the supplied battery
charger. Do not use the supplied charger with other cords or the sup-
plied cord with other devices.
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
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.
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 or high temperatures.

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Charging the Battery
Charging via Computer
The battery also charges if the camera is connected to a computer. Turn the
camera o, insert the battery, and connect a USB cable as shown, making
sure the connectors are fully inserted.
Battery status is shown by the indicator lamp.
Indicator lamp
Indicator lamp
Battery status
Battery status
On Battery charging
Off Charging complete
Blinks Battery fault
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 com-
puter, computer settings, and the computer’s current state.
USB connector(Type-C)

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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-cham-
ber cover.
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Do not open the battery-chamber
cover when the camera is on. Fail-
ure to observe this precaution could
damage image les or memory cards.
Do not use excessive force when han-
dling the battery-chamber cover.
2 Insert the battery.
Using the battery to keep the battery
latch pressed to one side, insert the
battery contacts 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.

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Inserting the Battery
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 orienta-
tion. Do not attempt to force the cov-
er shut.
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 environ-
ments. Observe caution when removing the battery.

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Inserting Memory Cards
Pictures are stored on memory cards (sold separately).
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The camera can be used with two cards, one in each of its two slots.
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 precaution 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. Close
and latch the memory card slot cover.
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Be sure card is in the correct orientation; do not insert at an angle
or use force.
3 Format the memory card.
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Format memory cards before rst use, and be sure to reformat all
memory cards after using them in a computer or other device.

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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.
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 sec-
ond slot only when the card in the rst slot is full. This can be
changed using DSAVE DATA SET-UP> 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 SET-UP> SELECT SLOT(xSEQUENTIAL), 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
H IMAGE 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 SET-UP> SELECT SLOT(FSEQUENTIAL).

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Inserting Memory Cards
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 bet-
ter 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 cannot be used with xD-Picture Cards or
MultiMediaCard (MMC) devices.
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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 im-
possible to format the card or to record or
delete images. Before inserting a memory
card, slide the write-protect switch to the
unlocked position.
Memory cards are small and can be swallowed; keep out of reach of children.
If a child swallows a memory card, seek medical assistance immediately.
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. Re-
naming 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.
Rotate the switch to ON to turn the cam-
era 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nd-
er 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 pos-
sible.
j
(blinks red)
Battery exhausted. Turn camera off
and recharge battery.

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Basic Setup
When you turn the camera on for the rst 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 rst time.
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If you intend to pair the camera with a smartphone or tablet, install
and launch the latest version of the FUJIFILM Camera Remote App on
the smart device before proceeding. For more information, visit:
http://app.fujifilm-dsc.com/en/camera_remote/
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 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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Basic Setup
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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 cor-
rect.
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.
5 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 selector 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 Adjust settings for program AE.
A
Shutter speed: Select A(auto).
B
Sensitivity: Select A(auto).
C
Drive mode: Select S(single frame).
D
Focus mode: Select S(single AF).
E
Aperture: Select A(auto).
F
Metering: Select o(multi).
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To use the shutter speed and sensitivity dials, press the dial lock
release and rotate the dial to the desired setting.
2 Check the shooting mode.
Conrm that Pappears in the display.
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3 Ready the camera.
Hold the camera steady with both
hands and brace your elbows against
your sides. Shaking 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.
4 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.
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Taking Photographs (Mode P)
5 Focus.
Press the shutter button halfway to
focus.
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If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist
illuminator 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.
6 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 selector left
or right or rotating the front command dial. Press the selector or
rotate the dial right to view pictures in the order recorded, left to
view pictures in reverse order. Keep the selector 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.