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Convenient operation buttons to rememberShooting modeLens apertureShutter speedExposure compensationWhite balance (WB)ISO sensitivityFilm simulationBuilt-in flashTypes of interchangeable lensesLens description / Wide angle lensesLens description / Standard lensesLens description / Telephoto lensesLens description / Macro lens

X-E1, a camera that improves your photography［ THE Photography Techniques ］

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Convenient operation buttons to remember

① MENU Button

①

②

③

⑤

④

③ Play Back

④ Focus Switch

⑤ DIPS/BACK Button

② Q（Quick Menu）

Use the MENU screen to select or change the settings for camera setup, shooting and playback.

Press the Playback button to view your p i c t u r e s i n t h e viewfinder or LCD monitor.

Use the Focus Mode lever to choose how the camera focuses. Available focus modes are S (Single Autofocus), C ( C o n t i n u o u s A u t o f o c u s ) a n d M (Manual Focus).

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

Press the MENU button.

Press the Q(Quick Menu) button.

The MENU screen is displayed.

P r e s s t h e selector ▲ or ▼ to select the menu item you wan t . P res s the selector ◀ or ▶ to make changes. Press t h e M E N U b u t t o n a ga i n to confirm the change.

Press the Playback button to view the last image you have checked.

R o t a t e t h e Command dial or press the selector ◀ or ▶ to view pictures before or after the current i m a g e . P r e s s the se lec to r ▲ o r ▼ t o c h e c k detailed shooting information.

Press the DISP/BACK button or shutter button to resume shooting.

Press the Q (Quick Menu) button to easily select or change a variety of shooting settings from the Q (Quick Menu) screen. You can also check the current camera setting at a glance.

About each focus mode

About each focus mode

AF-S （Single Auto Focus）AF-S is suitable for casual snapshots and landscape photography. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus on a subject within the focus frame and keep it in focus.

AF-C（Continuous AF）AF-C is suitable for shooting a moving subject. It continuously keeps a moving subject within the focus frame in focus. It has even managed to keep a passing high-speed boat in focus.

Manual FocusChoose MF when you wish to focus manually. 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 the sub-command dial on the rear panel to adjust the focus while checking the image on the LCD monitor.

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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

Shutter Speed Dial

Camera sets the shutter speed automatically. Camera sets the shut ter speed automatically.

The camera sets the shutter speed and the aperture value automatically.

Based on the selected aperture value, the camera sets the shutter speed automatically.

Based on the selected shutter speed, the camera sets the aperture value automatically.

You can shoot at the shutter speed and aperture value of your choice.

Camera sets the shut ter speed automatically.

You can shoot at the selected aperture value.

You can shoot at the selected aperture value.

［Set “A”（AUTO）］ ［Set “A”（AUTO）］ [Program AE]

[Aperture Priority]

[Shutter Speed Priority]

[Manual]

［Set “A”（AUTO）］

Set to [Aperture]

Set to [Aperture]

Camera sets the aperture value automatically.［Set “A”（AUTO）］

You can shoot at the selected shutter speed.Set to [Specific Shutter Speed]

You can shoot at the selected aperture value.Set to [Aperture]

Aperture

You can switch the shooting mode

swiftly.

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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.

ProgramThe camera automatically s e t s t h e a p e r t u r e a n d shutter speed. You can also change the combinat ion o f aper ture and shut ter speed while maintaining the same exposure. This is a convenient shooting mode for taking snapshots.

Shutter Speed PriorityBased on t he se lec ted shutter speed, the camera sets the aper ture va lue automatical ly. This is a convenient shooting mode for freezing the action or blurring it intentionally for dynamic effect.

Aperture PriorityBased on the selected aperture value, the camera sets the shutter speed automatically. This is a convenient shooting mode for controlling bokeh.

ManualYou can choose both the aper tu re va lue 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 controls the degree of bokeh.Opening up the aperture creates greater bokeh, and closing the aperture makes the image sharper.

Aperture value

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 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.

The foreground and the background are in bokeh.

Wide open F1.4

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.

Creating large bokeh for a gentle finish.

Opening the aperture[The smaller the aperture value (f-stop value) is], the greater the bokeh becomes.

Aperture ring

Closing the aperture[The larger the aperture value (f-stop value) is], the greater the amount of areas in focus becomes.

Smaller amount of bokeh for a sharp image

Aperture F4 Aperture F11

XF lens

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Lens aperture ［ Part 2 ］

Stop down for a crisp and sharp imageIf 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.

Open up the aperture to soften the background and isolate the main subjectBokeh 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 over-expose 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.

Aperture / F8 Aperture / F2.8

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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.

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.

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.

1/2 sec.The fountain water is motion-blurred as if it is strands of strings.

1/60 sec.The fountain water is blurred less.

1/2000 sec.The fountain water is captured like glass beads.

Blurring expresses a sense of motion.

Freezing the motion produces a sharp look.Shutter speed

dial

Shutter speed

Slowing down the shutter speedThe subject is shown in greater blur when the [denominator of the shutter speed value is smaller].

Increasing the shutter speedThe sub jec t ’s mo t ion i s f rozen when the [denominator of the shutter speed value is larger].

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Shutter speed ［ Part 2 ］

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.

Using a slow shutter speed to blur taillights and capture light trails

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.

When you want to adjust exposure produced with the camera’s AE (Auto Exposure), 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.

An image taken wi th and exposure va lue 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” i f i t is a l i t t le 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.

-1EV: Darker than how the scene appears to the naked eye

±0EV: Exposure value determined by the camera’s AE function

+1EV: Brighter than how the scene appears to the naked eye

Exposure compensation

value

Exposure compensation

dial

“Profound” and “elegant” expression

“Fresh” and “translucent” expression

Negative exposure compensation darkens an image.

Positive exposure compensation brightens an image.

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Exposure Compensation

Profound image with negative exposure compensationThe exposure value t h a t t h e c a m e r a gave (no exposure c o m p e n s a t i o n ) captured the scene exactly as it appeared, but lacked an impact. Nega t i ve exposure compensation settled the overa l l tona l i t y to create a profound image.

Fresh image with positive exposure compensationThe exposure value t h a t t h e c a m e r a provided (no exposure compensation) gave a perfectly adequate picture, but wi thout photographic depth. P o s i t i v e e x p o s u r e c o m p e n s a t i o n brightened the image for a translucent feel.

No exposure compensation / ±0

No exposure compensation / ±0

Negative exposure compensation / -1.3EV

Positive exposure compensation / +1.0EV

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White Balance (WB) ［ Part 1 ］

Fluorescent 1ShadeFineAUTO

UnderwaterIncandescentFluorescent 3Fluorescent 2

[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 / IncandescentThe [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 / AUTOThe [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 ］

High sensitivity ISO

X-E1 offers the sensitivity range from ISO100 to ISO25600 including extended ISO levels.

The sensitivity is low when the ISO value is small and high when the ISO value is large. A low ISO setting produces high quality images with low noise, but slows down the shutter speed, potentially causing camera shake in low light conditions. A high ISO setting allows you to use a fast shutter speed, but produces grainy images with increased noise. Choose ISO 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.

Extended ISO100 to take advantage of fast XF lens's smooth bokehEven 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. H i g h i m a g e q u a l i t y

even at the ultra-high sensitivity of ISO6400Noise is always a concern when shooting at a high sensitivity setting as ISO6400. However, X-E1 produces quality images even at this setting by controlling noise.

ISO200 when you want t o p r i o r i t i z e i m a g e qualityEven in a scene that includes s u b s t a n t i a l b r i g h t n e s s difference, this ISO setting reproduces details smoothly in both highlights and shadows.

ISO800 for generic use in regular shootingWith stable ISO performance even at high sensitivity, X-E1 allows you to shoot at ISO800 and sti l l obtain good image quality. At ISO800, you can shoot at a shutter speed that is 2 stops faster compared to ISO200. This setting has broad applications including shooting at sunset or indoors.

How to set sensitivity

Selecting a lower ISO setting reduces noise and creates a smoother image.

Selecting a higher ISO setting increases noise and creates a grainy image.

Low ISO

Normal ISO6400

Extended ISO25600

Extended ISO100

Normal ISO200

Selecting this setting slows down the shutter speed. In low light conditions, watch out for camera shake.

Selecting this setting increases the shutter speed. Even in low light conditions, you can use a fast shutter speed.How to set sensitivity

Other ISO settings

Select an ISO setting from the MENU screen or Q (Quick Menu) screen. At default settings, press [Fn] to display the ISO settings screen.You can select the sensitivity setting from the range of ISO100 to ISO25600 including extended sensitivities. The normal range of sensitivity is from ISO200 to ISO6400.

ISO AUTOYou don't have to worry too much about noise even at a high sensitivity setting if it falls within the normal range of ISO200 – ISO6400. For this reason, ISO sensitivity can be normally left at AUTO (6400), which lets the camera automatically select the optimum ISO from the range of ISO200 – ISO6400. When you want to keep the ISO setting low to prioritize image quality or for other reasons, set to maximum sensitivity AUTO (400) or AUTO (800) to cap the highest level of sensitivity.

Extended sensitivity (H)ISO12800 and ISO25600 are available as extended ISO on the high sensitivity side. The higher the ISO value is, the greater the amount of noise in the image becomes. However, these settings could be very effective when, for example, you need to record an academically crucial scene as a photographic image.

Extended sensitivity (L)ISO100 is available as extended ISO on the low sensitivity side. On a beach under harsh direct sunlight or in other bright daytime scenes, the optimum shutter speed might fall outside the range supported for AE (1/4000 sec. or faster). In such a case, select extended sensitivity L (100) to bring the shutter speed lower. This sensitivity setting is also useful when you want to slow down the shutter speed as much as possible to blur the subject's motion.

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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.

Taken at ISO200 with the built-in flash

Taken at ISO200 with the built-in flash

Taken at ISO3200 without the built-in flash

Taken at ISO1600

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.

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.

The image looks dark because the light from the flash did not reach the subject.

The flash cast harsh light on the flower.

T h e s u b j e c t i s por t rayed natura l ly desp i te the l im i ted amount of light from the window.

The image looks bright even without the flash because of a higher ISO setting.

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.

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Film Simulation ［ Part 1 ］

Film Simulation that even professional photographers find useful in achieving desired effectsX-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.

Provia / StandardThis 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.

PRO Neg.HiThis 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.

Velvia / VividThis setting is characterized with saturated colors and contrasting gradation. It is suitable for natural landscape, e.g. fresh green leaves and autumn leaves.

Astia / SoftThis setting is characterized with muted and smooth skin tone and gradation. It is suitable for outdoor portrait.

SepiaThis 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.

Monochrome*This setting is characterized with rich gradation. It produces a natural finish just like a photo print from monochrome film.

PRO Neg.Std

* The camera offers the regular Monochrome setting as well as its combinat ion with three di fferent color filters for diverse photographic expression.

You can select a Film Simulation setting from the Menu screen.

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Film Simulation (Color / Monochrome / Sepia) ［ Part 2 ］

Velvia / VividClear blue sky with absolutely no clouds. [Velvia / Vivid] was used to capture this fresh scene in vibrant colors with a punch.

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.

ASTIA / Soft[Astia / Soft] was used to portray the soft pastel gradation of the flower in a natural and vibrant look.

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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.

Compact camera body featuring a convenient built-in flashX-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.

Shooting in the [Auto] modeThis 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.

Shooting in the [Commander] modeSelect the Commander mode to fire multiple off-camera 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.

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Flash [ Part 2 ]

Using flash in a bright scene for added contrastFlash 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.

Regular shooting beside a windowOnly 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 windowThe light from the built-in flash brings out the strawberries and the bowl clearly, while making the shadow appear lighter.

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Types of interchangeable lenses

Broadening the range of photographic expression with more interchangeable lenses

Single focal length lens

Zoom lens

Macro 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 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.

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

▷ What are wide angle lenses?

Introduce a sense of perspective with a wide angle lens to create a dynamic

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.

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 l i t t le 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.

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Lens description [ Part 2 ] / Standard lenses

▷ What are standard lenses?

Natural description of a scene close to what the naked eyes see

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.

Focus on using a standard lens

Standard lenses do not g i v e a s m u c h s e n s e o f pe rspec t i ve as w ide a n g l e l e n s e s , a n d a r e 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.

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Lens description [ Part 3 ] / Telephoto lenses

▷ What are telephoto lenses?

Zooming in on a nearby subject to blur the background

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.

Focuses in using a telephoto lens

Telephoto lenses a l low 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 tha t the background i s uncluttered to achieve a beautiful and smooth bokeh.

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Lens description [ Part 4 ] / Macro lens

▷ What are macro lenses?

Go up close with your subject and focus tight!

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.

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.