FujiGuys: Fujifilm X Half How-To

• 4 months ago

Fujifilm X-Half Frame:

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The Fujiguys released a video explaining how to use the Fujifilm X Half.  You can watch the video above or read the summary below, or you can use the summary for future reference:

Getting Started:

• How to insert the battery and memory card.
• Formatting the memory card.
• Setting the date, time, and time zone.

Menu Navigation:

• The camera has a touch-based menu system. You can swipe left to access the menus.
• Swiping down accesses pairing or film camera mode.
• Swiping right brings up film simulation or filter settings.
• Swiping up gives an overview of all settings.

LCD Options:

• You can customize the LCD display by going to the “Screen Setup” in the menu.
• You can turn the eye sensor on or off.
• You can adjust the LED indicator.
• You can control the LCD brightness.
• You can choose how long photos are displayed after capture.
• You can enable an electronic level.
• There are also options for a framing guideline and mic level display.
• You can turn location information on or off.

Exposure Settings:

• The aperture is adjusted on the aperture ring around the lens.
• You can adjust the ISO by tapping the screen and swiping.
• You can adjust the shutter speed by tapping the shutter speed section on the screen and swiping.
• You can choose between Program Auto Exposure, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, or Manual mode.
• There is an exposure compensation dial on top of the camera.

Film Simulation / Filters:

• The camera has 13 film simulations and various filters.
• You can swipe through the options on the sub-monitor.
• The presenter’s favorite filter is “Expired Film”.
• You can add grain and adjust the white balance in the image quality settings.

2-In-1 Feature:

• This feature allows you to combine two images.
• After taking the first photo, crank the frame advance lever to enable the 2-in-1 mode.
• You can push the frame advance lever again to view the first photo before taking the second.
• Crank the frame advance lever a second time to disengage the 2-in-1 feature.
• The camera processes the two images into a single 2-in-1 photo and also saves the individual frames separately.
• You can customize the dividing line’s color, width, and type.
• You can also choose the shooting order and whether to include a date stamp.

LED Light / Video / USB-C Headphone Adapter:

• The camera has an LED light button.
• In photo mode, it activates the flash.
• In movie mode, it provides continuous light for video recording.
• You can access movie settings by swiping left.
• You can choose the exposure mode for video.
• You can record in slow-motion.
• You can select the bit rate.
• You can choose between MP4 and MOV file formats.
• You can set a self-timer.
• A red frame indicator is displayed when recording.
• The camera has a tally light that can be set to flash or stay continuous when recording.
• The camera has a USB-C port for image transfer, charging, and audio monitoring.
• An included USB-C to 3.5mm adapter allows you to connect headphones for listening to audio playback from recorded videos.

Film Camera Mode:

• This mode simulates shooting with a traditional film camera.
• The LCD displays settings and focusing distances but does not show a live view. You must use the optical viewfinder for framing.
• After each photo, you must crank the frame advance lever to advance to the next “frame”.
• To enable this mode, swipe down on the screen and select “Film Camera Mode”.
• You can choose the number of shots, whether to include a date stamp, and the exposure mode.
• The sub-monitor shows your chosen filter/film simulation, date stamp status, current frame number, camera readiness, date, battery, aperture, remaining exposures, and focus mode.
• In manual focus, you can tap the screen to set the focus distance.
• If you don’t crank the frame advance lever after a shot, a blinking light and “OK” message will appear to prompt you.
• You can end mid-roll by double-tapping the sub-monitor and selecting “Ending Mid-Roll”.

X-Haf App:

• The Fujifilm X-Haf app allows for camera-to-phone connectivity.
• You can pair the camera and phone through the app and camera menu.
• You can transfer film camera mode rolls or single images.
• Transferred images can be viewed in a gallery or albums.
• You can share images directly from the app to social media.
• You can print directly to a compatible Instax printer.
• You can create 2-in-1 photos from images in your singles album.
• You can browse past film rolls, add descriptions, and select images to share or print.
• Contact sheets are saved in a separate album.
• You can check for and update camera firmware through the app.
• You can change the app’s theme.
• You can access quick start guides within the app.
• There is a direct link to the full user manual on the Fujifilm website.

Pairing / Printing to Instax:

• The Fujifilm X-Haf can print directly to compatible Instax Link printers.
• You can pair the camera and printer by swiping down on the camera screen and tapping “Pairing”.
• After pairing, you can go to the playback menu on the camera, select an image, and choose “Instax printer print”.
• You can zoom and reframe the image before printing.

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