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What it means, in 23 of the 37 we read: Subject lighting is too bright or dark, causing exposure issues. What to do, in 20 of the 37 we read: Use flash for additional light on poorly lit subjects.

37Fujifilm manuals we read list this message

In the 37 we read

CameraWhat it means†What to do†What its manual also says†
Fujifilm GFX50R (GFX 50R)Subject lighting is too bright or dark, causing exposure issues.Use flash to add light for poorly lit subjects.If a message persists, contact a Fujifilm dealer. Clean memory card contacts with a soft, dry cloth. Restart the camera if instructed.
Fujifilm GFX50S (GFX 50S)Subject lighting is too bright or dark, causing exposure issues.Use flash to add light for poorly lit subjects.If a message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer. Clean memory card contacts with a soft, dry cloth. Restart the camera if instructed.
Fujifilm GFX100 IISubject lighting is too bright or dark, causing exposure issues.Use flash for additional light on poorly lit subjects.Same as “What the manuals also say” below
Fujifilm GFX100 Versions 1.00 — 3.02Subject lighting is too bright or dark, causing exposure issues.Use flash for additional light on poorly lit subjects.Restart camera if needed; clean contacts with soft dry cloth; contact dealer if issues persist.
Fujifilm GFX100 Versions 4.00 and LaterSubject lighting is too bright or dark, causing exposure issues.Use flash for additional light on poorly lit subjects.Should text remain, reach Fujifilm retailer. Wipe terminals using gentle, dry fabric. Avoid extracting storage media while capturing footage.
Fujifilm GFX100RFSubject lighting is too bright or dark, causing exposure issues.Use flash for additional light on poorly lit subjects.Same as “What the manuals also say” below
Fujifilm GFX100SSubject is too bright or dark, causing exposure issues.Use flash for additional lighting on poorly lit subjects.Should text remain, reach Fujifilm retailer. Wipe terminals using gentle, dry fabric. Avoid extracting storage media while capturing footage.
Fujifilm GFX100S IISubject lighting is too bright or dark, causing exposure issues.Use flash for additional light on poorly lit subjects.Same as “What the manuals also say” below
Fujifilm GFX50S IISubject lighting is too bright or dark, causing exposure issues.Use flash for additional light on poorly lit subjects.Same as “What the manuals also say” below
Fujifilm X halfThe subject lighting is too bright or dark, causing exposure issues.Use flash to add light for poorly lit subjects.If a message persists, contact a Fujifilm dealer. Turn the camera off and on again. Clean contacts with a soft, dry cloth.
Fujifilm X-A5Subject is too bright or dark, causing exposure issues.Use flash for additional light on poorly lit subjects.If a message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer. Clean contacts with a soft, dry cloth. Restart the camera if instructed.
Fujifilm X-A7Subject lighting is too bright or dark, causing exposure issues.Use flash for additional light on poorly lit subjects.If a message persists, contact a Fujifilm dealer. Clean memory card contacts with a soft, dry cloth. Clean lens mounting surfaces. Turn the camera off and on again for some errors.
Fujifilm X-E3Subject is too bright or dark, causing exposure issues.Use flash for additional lighting on poorly lit subjects.Not stated
Fujifilm X-E4Subject is too bright or dark, causing exposure issues.Use flash for additional lighting on poorly lit subjects.Should text remain, reach Fujifilm retailers. Wipe card connectors using dry soft fabric. Avoid extracting storage media while capturing footage.
Fujifilm X-E5Subject lighting is too bright or dark, causing exposure issues.Use flash to add light for poorly lit subjects.Same as “What the manuals also say” below
Fujifilm X-H1The scene is too bright or dark, causing exposure errors.Use flash for additional light when shooting poorly lit subjects.If a message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer. Clean contacts with a soft, dry cloth.
Fujifilm X-H2Subject lighting is too bright or dark, causing exposure issues.Use flash for additional light on poorly lit subjects.Same as “What the manuals also say” below
Fujifilm X-H2SSubject lighting is too bright or dark, causing exposure issues.Use flash for additional light on poorly lit subjects.Same as “What the manuals also say” below
Fujifilm X-M5Subject is too bright or dark, causing exposure issues.Use flash for additional light on poorly lit subjects.Same as “What the manuals also say” below
Fujifilm X-Pro3Subject lighting is too bright or dark, causing exposure issues.Use flash to add light for poorly lit subjects.If messages persist, contact a Fujifilm dealer. Clean memory card contacts with a soft, dry cloth. Restart the camera for some errors.
Fujifilm X-S10Subject lighting is too bright or dark, causing exposure issues.Use flash for additional light on poorly lit subjects.Should text remain, reach Fujifilm retailers. Wipe card connectors using dry soft fabric. Avoid extracting storage media while capturing footage.
Fujifilm X-S20Subject lighting is too bright or dark, causing exposure issues.Use flash for additional light on poorly lit subjects.Same as “What the manuals also say” below
Fujifilm X-T100Subject lighting is too bright or dark, causing exposure issues.Use flash for additional light on poorly lit subjects.If messages persist, contact a Fujifilm dealer. Clean contacts with a soft, dry cloth. Restart camera if needed.
Fujifilm X-T2Subject is too bright or dark, causing exposure issues.Use flash for additional lighting on poorly lit subjects.If a message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer. Clean contacts with a soft, dry cloth.
Fujifilm X-T20The subject is too bright or dark, causing over- or under-exposure.Use flash for additional lighting on poorly lit subjects.If a message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer. Clean contacts with a soft, dry cloth. Turn the camera off and on again to resolve some errors.
Fujifilm X-T200Subject lighting is too bright or dark, causing exposure issues.Use flash for additional light on poorly lit subjects.If a message persists, contact a Fujifilm dealer. Clean contacts with a soft, dry cloth. Restart the camera if instructed.
Fujifilm X-T3Subject lighting is too bright or dark, causing exposure issues.Use flash for additional light on poorly lit subjects.If a message persists, contact a Fujifilm dealer. Clean memory card contacts with a soft, dry cloth. Restart the camera if instructed.
Fujifilm X-T30Subject is too bright or dark, causing exposure issues.Use flash for additional lighting on poorly lit subjects.If a message persists, contact a Fujifilm dealer. Clean memory card contacts with a soft, dry cloth. Restart the camera if instructed.
Fujifilm X-T4Subject lighting is too bright or dark, causing exposure issues.Use flash for additional light on poorly lit subjects.Should text remain, reach Fujifilm retailers. Wipe card connectors using dry soft fabric. Avoid extracting storage media while capturing footage.
Fujifilm X-T5Subject lighting is too bright or dark, causing exposure issues.Use flash for additional light on poorly lit subjects.Same as “What the manuals also say” below
Fujifilm X-T50Subject lighting is too bright or dark, causing exposure issues.Use flash to add light for poorly lit subjects.Same as “What the manuals also say” below
Fujifilm X-t30 IISubject is too bright or dark, causing exposure issues.Use flash for additional lighting on poorly lit subjects.Should text remain, reach Fujifilm retailer. Wipe terminals using gentle, dry fabric. Avoid extracting storage media while capturing footage.
Fujifilm X100FThe scene is too bright or dark, causing over- or under-exposure.Use the flash to add light when photographing poorly lit subjects.Restart the camera if messages persist. Clean contacts with a soft, dry cloth. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer for persistent malfunctions.
Fujifilm X100VSubject is too bright or dark, causing exposure issues.Use flash for additional light on poorly lit subjects.If a message persists, contact a Fujifilm dealer. Turn the camera off and on again. Clean memory card contacts with a soft, dry cloth.
Fujifilm X100VISubject lighting is too bright or dark, causing exposure issues.Use flash to add light for poorly lit subjects.Same as “What the manuals also say” below
Fujifilm XF10Subject lighting is too bright or dark, causing exposure issues.Use flash for additional light on poorly lit subjects.If a message persists, contact a Fujifilm dealer. Clean contacts with a soft, dry cloth. Restart the camera if needed.
Fujifilm XP140Subject is too bright or dark, causing exposure issues.Use flash for additional lighting on poorly lit subjects.If a message persists, contact a Fujifilm dealer. Clean memory card contacts with a soft, dry cloth. Ensure the battery chamber cover is locked.

What the manuals also say

  • If issues persist, contact a Fujifilm dealer. Clean contacts with a soft, dry cloth. Do not remove memory card during recording (Fujifilm GFX100 II, Fujifilm GFX100RF, Fujifilm GFX100S II, Fujifilm GFX50S II, Fujifilm X-E5, Fujifilm X-H2, Fujifilm X-H2S, Fujifilm X-M5, Fujifilm X-S20, Fujifilm X-T5, Fujifilm X-T50 and Fujifilm X100VI).

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Sources

  1. FUJIFILM online owner's manuals, one per model, checked Oct 6, 2026

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