Contents

INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER 1: THE FUJIFILM X100S TOP TEN LIST

Ten tips to get you going right out of the box

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1. Make Sure You Have Everything You Need

2. Charge the Battery

3. Ensure Optimal Performance

4. Set the Image Quality: JPEG vs. RAW

5. Set the ISO Level

6. Set the Exposure Mode

7. Set the Autofocus Mode and Focus Point

8. Set the Color Space

9. Understand the Viewfinders

10. Review Your Images

Chapter 1 Assignments

CHAPTER 2: FIRST THINGS FIRST

What to know before you begin taking pictures

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The X100 vs. the X100S

Choosing and Formatting Your Memory Card

Updating the X100S’s Firmware

Understanding the Lens and Focal Length

Understanding Exposure

Understanding Motion and Depth of Field

Chapter 2 Assignments

CHAPTER 3: THE VIEWFINDERS

Two interfaces for added flexibility

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The Optical Viewfinder

The Electronic Viewfinder

Switching Between the Viewfinders

Customizing the Viewfinders

Chapter 3 Assignments

CHAPTER 4: THE PROFESSIONAL MODES

Taking your photography to the next level

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Program (P) Mode

Shutter Priority (S) Mode

Aperture Priority (A) Mode

Manual (M) Mode

Exposure Compensation

Exposure Lock

Notes About Auto ISO

How I Shoot: My Preferred Settings

Chapter 4 Assignments

CHAPTER 5: SAY CHEESE!

Settings and features to make great portraits

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Using Aperture Priority Mode

Lighting and Background

White Balance and ISO

Metering Modes

Locking Exposure

Getting Creative with Film Simulation

Focus: It’s All About the Eyes

Focusing and Recomposing

Using Fill Flash for Reducing Shadows

Using Off-Camera Flash

Candid Portraits on the Move

Shooting Better Portraits

Chapter 5 Assignments

CHAPTER 6: LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY

Getting the most out of your landscape photographs

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Sharp and In Focus

Selecting the Correct ISO

Using Filters

White Balance

Beautiful Black-and-White Landscapes

The Golden Light

Focusing

Composition and the Rule of Thirds

Advanced Techniques to Explore

Chapter 6 Assignments

CHAPTER 7: LOW LIGHTING

Shooting when the lights get low

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Understanding High ISO Capabilities

Stabilizing the Camera

Focusing in Low Light

Shooting Long Exposures in Low Light

Using the Built-In Flash

Removing Red-Eye

Compensating for Flash Exposure

Chapter 7 Assignments

CHAPTER 8: CREATIVE COMPOSITIONS

Improving your pictures with compositional flare

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Depth of Field

Angles

Light

Point of View and Perspective

Color

Contrast

Leading Lines

Backgrounds

Bringing It All Together

Chapter 8 Assignments

CHAPTER 9: HITTING THE STREETS

The art of candid photography

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What Is Street Photography?

Constructing a Great Street Image

Beating the Fear

It’s Not Always About People

Using Focus Modes

Shooting Through the Moment

Tips for Shooting Quickly

A Few Final Thoughts on Street Photography

Chapter 9 Assignments

CHAPTER 10: ADVANCED FEATURES

Creativity within the controls

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Spot Metering

Bracketing Exposures

ISO Bracketing

Film Simulation Bracketing

Dynamic Range Bracketing

Multiple Exposures

Macro Photography

Avoiding Lens Flare

High Dynamic Range Photography

Chapter 10 Assignments

CHAPTER 11: MAKING MOVIES

It’s Hollywood time

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Movie Settings

Audio

Exposure and Focus

Getting Creative with Film Simulation

Technicalities

Watching Your Movies

Editing and Workflow

Chapter 11 Assignments

CHAPTER 12: PIMP MY RIDE

Upgrades and accessories to expand your camera’s creative potential

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Wide Conversion Lens

Bags

Hoods and Straps

Thumb Grips

Soft Release Buttons

Image Stabilization Tools

Flash Systems

Chapter 12 Assignments

INDEX