Section
2
X-E1, a camera that improves your photography
［ THE Photography Techniques ］Shooting mode
Convenient operation buttons to remember
Lens aperture
Shutter speed
Exposure compensation
White balance (WB)
ISO sensitivity
Film simulation
Built-in flash
Types of interchangeable lenses
Lens description / Wide angle lenses
Lens description / Standard lenses
Lens description / Telephoto lenses
Lens description / Macro lens
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Convenient operation buttons to remember
① MENU Button
Use the MENU screen to select or change the settings for camera
setup, shooting and playback.
Press the
MENU button.
③ Play Back
About each focus mode
Press the Playback
button to view your
pictures in the
Press the
viewfinder or LCD
AF-S（Single Auto Focus）
selector ▲ or
monitor.
to select snapshots
the
AF-S is suitable for ▼casual
and
menu item you
landscape photography.w aPress
n t . P rthe
e s s shutter button
selector
◀
halfway down to focustheon
a subject
within the
to make
focus frame and keep it or
in ▶
focus.
changes. Press
the MENU
The MENU screen is displayed.
button again
AF-C（Continuous AF）
to confirm the
change. a moving
AF-C is suitable for shooting
Press the Playback
button to view the
last image you have
checked.
Rotate the
Command dial or
press the selector
◀ or ▶ to view
pictures before or
after the current
image. Press
the selector ▲
or ▼ to check
detailed shooting
information.
④ Focus Switch
About each focus mode
Use the Focus Mode
lever to choose how
the camera focuses.
Available focus modes
are S (Single Autofocus),
C (Continuous
Autofocus) and M
(Manual Focus).
subject. It
continuously
keeps a moving subject within the
Press the DISP/BACK
button
or shutter
button
focus
frame
in focus.
It has even managed to
to resume shooting.
keep a passing high-speed boat in focus.
② Q（Quick Menu）
Manual
Focus
Press the Q (Quick Menu) button to
easily select
or change a variety of
shooting settings from the Q (Quick
Menu) screen.
Youyou
can wish
also check
Choose
MF when
to focus manually.
the current camera setting at a glance.
Your macro shots of flowers might lose its impact
unless it is focused accurately. In such a case,
use MF to carefully adjust the focus. Rotate
③ the
sub-command dial on the rear panel to adjust
the focus while checking the image on the LCD
monitor.
④
⑤ DIPS/BACK Button
②
Press the
Q(Quick Menu)
button.
①
⑤
Hold the DIPS/BACK button down to
activate the Silent Mode. In the Silent
Mode, the camera disables the flash
and AF-assist illuminator and turns off
the, operation sound and video playback
sound. The self-timer lamp
also becomes disabled.
Hold the DISP/BACK button
down again to resume
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Shooting Mode［ Part 1 ］
You can swiftly change the shooting mode without having the shooting rhythm disrupted.
X-E1 does not have a Shooting Mode dial for changing the shooting mode. The shooting mode is swiftly changed with the combination of the Shutter
Speed setting and the Aperture setting. X-E1 allows you to change the shooting mode instantaneously while holding the camera in the shooting position, so
that you can concentrate on finding photo opportunities without having the shooting rhythm disrupted.
Shutter Speed
Aperture
You can switch
the shooting mode
swiftly.
Shutter Speed Dial
［Set “A”（AUTO）］
Camera sets the shutter speed automatically.
［Set “A”（AUTO）］
Camera sets the aperture value automatically.
Set to [Specific Shutter Speed]
［Set “A”（AUTO）］
Camera sets the shutter
speed automatically.
Set to [Aperture]
You can shoot at the
selected aperture value.
［Set “A”（AUTO）］
You can shoot at the selected shutter speed.
Camera sets the shutter
speed automatically.
Set to [Aperture]
Set to [Aperture]
You can shoot at the selected aperture value.
You can shoot at the
selected aperture value.
[Program AE]
The camera sets the shutter speed and the
aperture value automatically.
[Aperture Priority]
Based on the selected aperture value, the camera
sets the shutter speed automatically.
[Shutter Speed Priority]
Based on the selected shutter speed, the camera
sets the aperture value automatically.
[Manual]
You can shoot at the shutter speed and
aperture value of your choice.
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Shooting Mode［ Part 2 ］
You can quickly learn the basics of photographic expressions since the camera does not determine everything.
X-E1 inherits ultimate image quality and shooting-oriented operability from the professional-use X-Pro1. Since you don't need to go to the menu screen to
set the shutter speed and aperture, your photographic intentions can be smoothly reflected. X-E1 makes it easy for you to learn the concept of exposure
and the use of aperture value and shutter speed for specific photographic expressions. Explore these settings with X-E1 to gain fast-track improvement for
your photography.
Program
Aperture Priority
Shutter Speed
Priority
Manual
The camera automatically
sets the aperture and
shutter speed. You can also
change the combination
of aperture and shutter
speed while maintaining the
same exposure. This is a
convenient shooting mode
for taking snapshots.
Based on the selected
shutter speed, the camera
sets the aperture value
automatically. This is a
convenient shooting mode
for freezing the action or
blurring it intentionally for
dynamic effect.
Based on the selected aperture
value, the camera sets the
shutter speed automatically.
This is a convenient shooting
mode for controlling bokeh.
You can choose both the
aperture value and the
shutter speed. This is a
shooting mode for advanced
users. It is used when you
want to keep the exposure
level constant even after
re-composing / re-framing,
or when you are shooting
fireworks.
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Lens aperture［ Part 1 ］
Aperture value
Aperture ring
Aperture controls the degree of bokeh.
Opening up the aperture creates greater bokeh, and closing the aperture makes
the image sharper.
Creating large bokeh for
a gentle finish.
Opening the aperture
[The smaller the aperture value (f-stop value)
is], the greater the bokeh becomes.
Wide open F1.4
Smaller amount of bokeh
for a sharp image
Closing the aperture
[The larger the aperture value (f-stop value) is],
the greater the amount of areas in focus becomes.
Aperture F4
Aperture F11
XF lens
The aperture value is also
called the f-stop value. The
aperture value you specify
is shown in the viewfinder
and LCD monitor as F5.6,
F11, etc. The aperture is
stopped down when the
f-stop is increased, and
opened up when the f-stop
value goes lower.
The foreground and the background are in
bokeh.
The amount of bokeh in the foreground and the
background is slightly smaller.
The image is described well both in the
foreground and the background.
The aperture not only controls exposure, but also has an important photographic role of controlling bokeh. Open up the aperture
(use a smaller f-stop value) if you want the a soft and gentle look with greater bokeh. Stop it down (use a larger f-stop value) if
you want sharpness across the frame. When the aperture is fully open (using the smallest f-stop value), it is referred to as being
“wide open”. Lenses with a smaller f-stop value when wide open (faster lenses) can produce a greater amount of smooth bokeh.
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Lens aperture［ Part 2 ］
Aperture / F8
Stop down for a crisp and sharp image
If you want sharpness across the entire frame from the foreground to
the background, dial the aperture ring to increase the aperture value
(f-stop value). Determine the level of aperture value to suit your image
by checking the effect through the viewfinder or LCD monitor. Stopping
down reduces the shutter speed, which could cause camera shake. If
the shutter speed is to become slower than 1/60 sec, try increasing ISO
sensitivity. When the aperture value is the same, the areas in sharp focus
(depth of field) increases as the focal length of the lens becomes shorter.
Aperture / F2.8
Open up the aperture to soften the background and
isolate the main subject
Bokeh plays a very important role in photographic expression. Dialing
the aperture ring to a smaller aperture value (f-stop value) sends the
background and foreground largely out of focus to create a gentle
atmosphere and isolate the main subject at the same time. Opening up
the aperture also increases the shutter speed. When outdoors in bright
daylight, using the fastest shutter speed (1/4000 sec) could still overexpose an image. In such a case, lower the ISO sensitivity. When the
aperture value is constant, the longer the focal length is, the greater the
amount of bokeh becomes.
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Shutter speed［ Part 1 ］
A faster shutter speed allows you to capture a subject without motion blur.
Using a slower shutter speed creates motion blur for a dynamic feel.
Blurring expresses a sense
of motion.
Shutter speed
dial
Slowing down the shutter speed
Shutter speed
The subject is shown in greater blur when the
[denominator of the shutter speed value is smaller].
1/2 sec.
The fountain water is motion-blurred as if it is
strands of strings.
Shutter speed is normally expressed as 1/2000 sec.,
1/100 sec., etc. The selected shutter speed is shown
in the viewfinder and LCD monitor in integer, such as
2000 and 100. 2000 refers to 1/2000 sec., and 100
refers to 1/100 sec. The greater the number is, the
faster the shutter speed becomes. A lower number
represents a slower shutter speed.
Freezing the motion
produces a sharp look.
Increasing the shutter speed
The subject’s motion is frozen when the
[denominator of the shutter speed value is larger].
1/60 sec.
The fountain water is blurred less.
1/2000 sec.
The fountain water is captured like glass beads.
Shutter speed represents the duration of time the shutter is open. The camera’s sensor
starts to be exposed to light when the shutter opens, and stops the exposure to light
when the shutter closes. When this duration is shorter (when the shutter speed is
faster), the subject’s motion becomes frozen. In contrast, when the duration is longer
(when the shutter speed is slower), the subject is shown with motion blur. While you
have to be careful about unintended motion blur, it is possible to introduce motion blur
on purpose to express a “dynamic feel”, i.e. a sense of speed or flow of water. Shutter
speed also plays an important role of controlling exposure.
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Shutter speed［ Part 2 ］
Using a slow shutter
speed to blur taillights
and capture light trails
Taking the picture of cars
driving past with slow shutter
speed at night causes the
taillights to blur to form light
trails. The shown image
was shot with a slow shutter
speed at 8.5 seconds. In
other words, the shutter
stayed open for 8.5 seconds.
Cars drove past at high
speed during that time to
form the trails of taillights.
The technique can be used
on ships traveling in a bay to
add a visual accent to night
shots. Remember to always
use a tripod when you use a
slow shutter speed like this.
Shutter speed / 8.5 sec.
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Exposure Compensation［ Part 1 ］
Brighten an image with positive exposure compensation and
darken it with negative exposure compensation.
Exposure
compensation
value
“Profound” and “elegant”
expression
Negative exposure compensation darkens
an image.
“Fresh” and “translucent”
expression
Positive exposure compensation brightens
an image.
Exposure
compensation
dial
-1EV: Darker than how the scene appears to
the naked eye
When you want to adjust exposure produced
w i th th e cam er a’s AE ( Auto Exposur e) , to
brighten or darken an image, rotate the Exposure
Compensation dial. Rotate it to the positive side
to brighten the image, and to the negative site to
darken it. You can see the exposure compensation
value with the exposure compensation indicator
in the viewfinder and LCD monitor. The greater
the exposure compensation value is, the brighter /
darker the image becomes.
±0EV: Exposure value determined by the
camera’s AE function
+1EV: Brighter than how the scene appears
to the naked eye
An image taken with and exposure value determined by the
camera’s AE (Auto Exposure) function might look exactly as you
intended. However, you might feel that the image would look
“fresher” and “cuter” if it is a little brighter, or more “elegant”
and “profound” if it is darker. In such cases, rotate the exposure
compensation dial to adjust the brightness of the image. Adjust
the image to the brightness you want by checking the effect of
exposure compensation on the viewfinder and LCD monitor.
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Exposure Compensation
Profound image
with negative
exposure
compensation
No exposure compensation / ±0
Negative exposure compensation / -1.3EV
The exposure value
that the camera
gave (no exposure
compensation)
captured the scene
exactly as it appeared,
but lacked an impact.
Negative exposure
compensation settled
the overall tonality
to create a profound
image.
Fresh image with
positive exposure
compensation
No exposure compensation / ±0
Positive exposure compensation / +1.0EV
The exposure value
that the camera
provided (no exposure
compensation) gave
a perfectly adequate
picture, but without
photographic depth.
Positive exposure
compensation
brightened the image
for a translucent feel.
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White Balance (WB)［ Part 1 ］
AUTO
Fine
Shade
Fluorescent 1
Fluorescent 2
Fluorescent 3
Incandescent
Underwater
[AUTO] or [FINE] is recommended for
normal shooting
[White Balance] is a function for automatically adjusting the color
temperature according to the light source to ensure that the white color
appears white. Rays of light has a color temperature specific to the type
of its source. The color temperature is projected to items lit with the light,
causing white items to appear in a different color in some cases. [White
Balance] is the function for correcting such situations. [AUTO] or [FINE] is
recommended for normal shooting.
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White Balance (WB) ［ Part 2 ］
White Balance / Incandescent
The [Incandescent] setting in White Balance is designed to correct the
orange color cast from incandescent bulbs. Choosing this setting when
under direct sunlight outdoors results in a blue tone like the image shown.
Selecting various White Balance settings could lead to images with a
strong impact.
White Balance / AUTO
The [AUTO] setting is recommended for White Balance in regular
shooting. It reproduces accurate color temperature under lighting
conditions with various light sources. The setting successfully captured
the atmosphere of the scene in this image.
Selecting a different White Balance setting on purpose for
images with an impact
[White Balance] is a function for correcting the effect of a light source's color temperature
so as to avoid any color casts. You can take advantage of this function and choose a
White Balance setting different from that for the actual color source to change the image's
color temperature to create an impact. Select various White Balance settings while
checking the effect through the electronic viewfinder or on the LCD monitor, in order to
determine the setting that best suits your image.
Yo u c a n s e l e c t a
White Balance setting
from the Menu screen
or Q (Quick Menu)
screen.
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ISO sensitivity［ Part 1 ］ X-E1 offers the sensitivity range from ISO100 to ISO25600
including extended ISO levels.
Low ISO
Normal
ISO200
Extended
ISO100
Extended ISO100 to take
advantage of fast XF
lens's smooth bokeh
Even if you want to avoid
stopping down a fast XF lens
to produce bokeh for subject
isolation, you might find that,
in harsh direct sunlight, the
image becomes over-exposed
even at the fastest shutter
speed of 1/4000 sec. In such
a case, choose ISO100 of
extended sensitivity (L) to gain
one stop, which might save
you from having to stop down.
ISO200 when you want
to prioritize image
quality
Even in a scene that includes
substantial brightness
difference, this ISO setting
reproduces details smoothly in
both highlights and shadows.
How to set sensitivity
Selecting this setting increases the shutter
Selecting this setting slows down the
speed. Even in low light conditions, you can
shutter speed. In low light conditions,
How
to set
sensitivity
use
a fast
shutter speed.
watch out for camera shake.
High sensitivity ISO
Extended
ISO25600
Select
an ISO
setting from
the aMENU
screen
or increases
Q (Quicknoise
Menu) screen. At default
settings,
Selecting a lower ISO setting
reduces
noise
Selecting
higher ISO
setting
settings
screen.
and creates a smoother press
image. [Fn] to display the
andISO
creates
a grainy
image.
Normal
You can select the sensitivity setting from the range of ISO100 to ISO25600 including extended
ISO6400
sensitivities. The normal range of sensitivity is from ISO200 to ISO6400.
ISO800 for generic use in
regular shooting
With stable ISO performance
even at high sensitivity, X-E1
Other ISO settings
allows you to shoot at ISO800
and still obtain good image
ISO AUTO
quality. At ISO800, you can
You don't have to worry too much about noise even at a high sensitivity
setting
it fallsspeed
withinthat
shoot
at a ifshutter
the normal range of ISO200 – ISO6400. For this reason, ISO sensitivity
canfaster
be normally
is 2 stops
compared to
left at AUTO (6400), which lets the camera automatically select the ISO200.
optimum
ISO
from
This
setting
hasthe
broad
includingimage
shooting
range of ISO200 – ISO6400. When you want to keep the ISO settingapplications
low to prioritize
sunset (800)
or indoors.
quality or for other reasons, set to maximum sensitivity AUTO (400) oratAUTO
to cap the
highest level of sensitivity.
Extended sensitivity (H)
High image quality
at theside.
ultra-high
ISO12800 and ISO25600 are available as extended ISO on the higheven
sensitivity
The
sensitivity
of ISO6400
higher the ISO value is, the greater the amount of noise in the image
becomes.
However,
Noise is an
always
a concern when
these settings could be very effective when, for example, you need to record
academically
shooting at a high sensitivity
crucial scene as a photographic image.
setting as ISO6400. However,
X-E1 produces quality images
even at this setting by controlling
noise.
Extended sensitivity (L)
ISO100 is available as extended ISO on the low sensitivity side. On a beach under harsh
sunlight
in other
bright
daytime
scenes,
optimum
speedproduces
might fall
The sensitivity is low when direct
the ISO
value isorsmall
and high
when
the ISO
value the
is large.
A lowshutter
ISO setting
high
outside
the
range
supported
for
AE
(1/4000
sec.
or
faster).
In
such
a
case,
select
extended
quality images with low noise, but slows down the shutter speed, potentially causing camera shake in low light conditions.
sensitivity
to bring
the shutter
speed lower.
sensitivity
setting is noise.
also useful
when
A high ISO setting allows you
to use L
a (100)
fast shutter
speed,
but produces
grainyThis
images
with increased
Choose
ISO
you
want
to
slow
down
the
shutter
speed
as
much
as
possible
to
blur
the
subject's
motion.
according to your shooting conditions, e.g. a low ISO setting when you prioritize image quality, and a high ISO setting when
you want to avoid camera shake.
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ISO sensitivity［ Part 2 ］
Raise the ISO setting to capture a poorly-lit scene brightly and naturally.
A high ISO setting is effective in a scene where the light from the built-in flash does not reach the subject.
The image looks dark
because the light from
the flash did not reach
the subject.
Taken at ISO200 with the built-in flash
The image looks bright
even without the flash
because of a higher
ISO setting.
The built-in flash is readily
available and convenient, but
its limited power means the
light does not reach very far in
a dark scene, producing a dark
image. In such a case, select
a high sensitivity setting such
as ISO1600 or ISO3200.
Taken at ISO3200 without the built-in flash
When the subject is close to the camera, use a high ISO setting to achieve a natural result rather than
firing the flash which tends to produce unnatural images.
The flash cast harsh
light on the flower.
Taken at ISO200 with the built-in flash
The subject is
p o r t r aye d n a t u r a l l y
despite the limited
amount of light from
the window.
When the built-in flash is used
in a relatively dark scene (e.g.
indoors), if the subject is close
to the camera, the resulting
image might look unnatural
with stronger contrast, for
example. In such a situation,
using a high sensitivity setting
can produce a natural result.
Taken at ISO1600
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Film Simulation［ Part 1 ］
Provia / Standard
Velvia / Vivid
Astia / Soft
PRO Neg.Hi
PRO Neg.Std
Sepia
This setting is characterized with natural
color reproduction, as seen by the naked
eye. It is suitable for portrait, landscape,
and various other scenes and subjects.
This setting is characterized with saturated
colors and contrasting gradation. It is
suitable for natural landscape, e.g. fresh
green leaves and autumn leaves.
This mode simulates professional-use negative film. Pro Neg.Std captures fine details
with rich tonality, whereas Pro Neg.Hi has slightly more contrast to add a greater punch
when used under flat lighting or when outdoors.
This setting is characterized with muted
and smooth skin tone and gradation. It is
suitable for outdoor portrait.
This setting is characterized with elegant
and gentle tonality. It is perfect not only
for snapshots but also for adding a unique
touch to flower photography.
Film Simulation that even professional photographers find useful in
achieving desired effects
You can select a Film Simulation
setting from the Menu screen.
Monochrome*
This setting is characterized with rich
gradation. It produces a natural finish just
like a photo print from monochrome film.
* The camera offers the regular
Monochrome setting as well as its
combination with three different
color filters for diverse photographic
expression.
X-E1 offers a total of ten Film Simulation settings, i.e. 5 color settings, 4 monochrome settings and a Sepia setting.
Film Simulation is not a function to incorporate a novel touch for fun, but is a function developed with dedication to
true photographic expression by the photographic film manufacturer, Fujifilm. Just as professional photographers
used to choose a film that suit individual scenes, this function allows users to select a desirable color characteristic.
This is why it is a function that even professional photographers find useful.
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Film Simulation (Color / Monochrome / Sepia)［ Part 2 ］
Velvia / Vivid
Clear blue sky with absolutely no clouds. [Velvia / Vivid]
was used to capture this fresh scene in vibrant colors with
a punch.
ASTIA / Soft
[Astia / Soft] was used to portray the soft pastel gradation
of the flower in a natural and vibrant look.
Monochrome (No filter)
[Monochrome] was used to express the sense of wintry
chill after snowfall in this scene with subdued colors.
Sepia
[Sepia] turns an elegant architecture like this into a lyrical
image. It gives a quaint finish to not only architecture but
also plants and flowers.
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Built-in flash［ Part 1 ］
Slide the Flash Pop-Up
switch to raise the flash.
*The flash does not fire
when the camera is in the
Silent Mode.
Shooting in the [Commander] mode
Select the Commander mode to fire multiple offcamera speedlights. This picture was taken with
the built-in flash lighting the subject from the
front, and an off-camera speedlight firing from
the top right side of the image, in order to add a
sense of dimension to the flower and present the
background in beautiful highlight.
Shooting in the [Auto] mode
This shot of a flower, watered with a watering can,
was taken with the built-in flash and a tripod. The
water beaded on the petals to create an image
with a lasting impression.
Compact camera body featuring a convenient
built-in flash
X-E1 has a built-in flash on its compact body. The flash only fires
when it is raised. In a back-lit or poorly-lit scene, the camera
automatically adjusts flash output. Set the flash to the [Slow
Synchro] mode to perfectly capture both people in the foreground
and the nightscape background at the same time. Make sure to
fix the camera to a tripod, as this mode is prone to camera shake.
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Flash [ Part 2 ]
Regular shooting beside a window
Only using natural light through the window makes the strawberries
look sunk in the bowl, losing contrast and casting dark shadows on the
bowl that make the image look irritating.
Fill flash beside a window
The light from the built-in flash brings out the strawberries and the
bowl clearly, while making the shadow appear lighter.
Using flash in a bright scene for added contrast
Flash can be useful to enhance your photography not only in low light but also in brightly-lit scenes. In strong light, there is minimal
brightness difference between the main subject and surrounding subject matters, causing the image to look flat and lacking an impact.
Using fill flash on the main subject gives the contrast the scene needs to look impressive.
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Types of interchangeable lenses
Broadening the range of photographic expression
with more interchangeable lenses
Single focal length lens
Single focal length lenses present fewer design challenges, and
therefore deliver excellent image performance in terms of high
resolution, sharpness, and smooth and creamy bokeh. Single
focal length lenses are powerful tools for creating outstanding
images. With the compact size of XF lenses, you should not feel
too strained about carrying multiple single focal length lenses.
Zoom lens
Zoom lenses are convenient because you can change the focal
length by merely rotating the zoom ring. A zoom lens consists of
a greater number of elements than single focal length lenses and
is therefore more prone to aberration and distortion. However,
they are optically and electronically corrected so that only a minor
degree of such issues appear in produced images. Combine these
lenses with single focal length lenses according to your usage.
Macro lens
A macro lens allows you to go closer to the subject than regular
lenses do to produce close-up (macro) shots. This type of lenses
can capture subjects like flowers in a soft and dreamy look. You
can use a macro lens for both close-ups and regular shots. Adding
this lens to your collection substantially expands your range of
photographic expression.
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Lens description [ Part 1 ] / Wide angle lenses
Introduce a sense of perspective with a wide angle lens to create a dynamic
Focuses in using a
wide angle lens
While a wide angle lens can
capture a broad expanse of
a scene, merely shooting
wide would produce a flat
image that leaves little
impression. In order to take
advantage of wide angle
lenses' characteristic sense
of perspective, it is important
to go very close to the main
subject. Position yourself so
as to photograph the subject
in the foreground large and
background subject matters
small to stress the sense of
perspective.
▷ What are wide angle lenses?
Wide angle lenses are lenses with a short focal length. Lenses with a focal length of 20mm – 35mm (35mm equivalent) are generally referred
to as wide angle lenses. They have a broader field of view (scope of area captured in the photo) and characteristically stress the sense of
perspective. Among the XF lens lineup, XF14mm F2.8 R and XF18mm F2 R are wide angle lenses.
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Lens description [ Part 2 ] / Standard lenses
Natural description of a scene close to what the naked eyes see
Focus on using a
standard lens
Standard lenses do not
give as much sense
of perspective as wide
angle lenses, and are
characterized with natural
description of a scene. For
this reason, simply taking a
photo with this type of lens
often produces an image
that lacks impact. Try a
different shooting position /
angle, or go up close to the
subject to introduce a twist.
▷ What are standard lenses?
Standard lenses are lenses with a focal length of around 50mm (35mm equivalent). This type of lenses gives a field of view similar to that of the
human eye, and therefore produces a natural image.
Among the XF lens lineup, X35mm F1.4 R is a standard lens.
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Lens description [ Part 3 ] / Telephoto lenses
Zooming in on a nearby subject to blur the background
Focuses in using a
telephoto lens
Telephoto lenses allow
you to zoom in on a distant
subject, and are also useful
to capture a nearby subject
while creating bokeh in the
background. Introducing soft
bokeh to the background is
an effective way of isolating
the main subject. Ensure
that the background is
uncluttered to achieve a
beautiful and smooth bokeh.
▷ What are telephoto lenses?
Telephoto lenses generally have a focal length of around 85mm and greater (35mm equivalent). Lenses with an extremely long focal length are sometimes referred to as ultra
telephoto lens. Telephoto lenses allow you to zoom in on a distant subject. The longer the focal length is, the greater the amount of bokeh becomes.
Among the XF lens lineup, XF18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS's 55mm end is telephoto. XF60mm F2.4 R Macro is also classified as a telephoto lens.
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Lens description [ Part 4 ] / Macro lens
Go up close with your subject and focus tight!
Focuses in using a
macro lens
The important points in
using a macro lens are to
focus accurately and to
produce a large amount of
bokeh. Use large aperture
to put the background out
of focus. Macro shots lose
their "sharp" look when
the focus is even slightly
inaccurate. The beauty
of macro photography lies
in the contrast between
areas in accurate and sharp
focus and areas of soft and
creamy bokeh.
▷ What are macro lenses?
Macro lenses have a larger magnification ratio and are designed for close-up (macro) shots to enlarge the subject. They are used to
capture the center of a flower (pistils and stamens) or small section of insects such as butterflies and dragonflies.
Among the XF lens lineup, XF60mm F2.4 R Macro is a macro lens.
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