Casio Exilim EX-S3 Function Manual

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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
This chapter describes the other powerful features and
functions that are available for recording.
Exposure Compensation (EV Shift)
Exposure compensation lets you change the exposure
setting (EV value) manually to adjust for the lighting of your
subject. This feature helps to achieve better results when
recording a backlit subject, a strongly lit subject indoors, or
a subject that is against a dark background.
EV Shift Range: –2.0EV to +2.0EV
Steps: 1/3EV
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.
Select the "REC" tab,
select "EV Shift", and
then press [ ].
Exposure compensation
value
51
3.
Use [ ] and [ ] to
change the exposure
compensation value,
and then press [SET].
• Pressing [SET] registers
the displayed value.
[ ] : Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best
used for light-colored subjects and backlight
subjects.
[ ] : Decreases the EV value. A lower EV value is best
for dark-color subjects and for shooting outdoors
on a clear day.
EV value

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  • Page 1: Other Recording Functions

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS This chapter describes the other powerful features and functions that are available for recording. Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) Exposure compensation lets you change the exposure setting (EV value) manually to adjust for the lighting of your subject.
  • Page 2: Adjusting White Balance

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • To cancel EV Shift, adjust the value until it becomes 0.0. Record the image. IMPORTANT! • When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions, you may not be able to obtain satisfactory results even after performing exposure compensation.
  • Page 3: Adjusting White Balance Manually

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. When shooting under these conditions: Normal conditions Outdoor daylight Shade Incandescent light bulb (reddish tinge) Fluorescent light (greenish tinge) Difficult lighting that requires manual control (See “Adjusting White Balance Manually”.) NOTES...
  • Page 4: Using The Best Shot Mode

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Point the camera at a white piece of paper or similar object under the lighting conditions for which you want to set the white balance, and then press the shutter release button. • This starts the white balance adjustment procedure. The message “Complete”...
  • Page 5 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS In the REC mode, press [MENU]. Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “ (Best Shot)”, and then press [SET]. • This enters the Best Shot mode and displays a sample scene.
  • Page 6: Creating Your Own Best Shot Setup

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Creating Your Own Best Shot Setup You can use the procedure below to save the setup of an image you recorded for later recall when you need it again. Recalling a setup you save automatically sets up the camera accordingly.
  • Page 7: To Delete A Best Shot User Setup

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! • Setups that you register as Best Shot sample scenes are located after the built-in sample scenes. • When a Best Shot user setup is recalled, the monitor screen in step 4 of the procedure on page 55 displays the text “Recall Favorites”.
  • Page 8: Combining Shots Of Two People Into A Single Image (Coupling Shot)

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image (Coupling Shot) The Coupling Shot mode lets you record images of two people and combine them into a single image. This makes it possible for you to include yourself in group images, even when there is no one else around to record the image for you.
  • Page 9 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Use the monitor screen to compose and record the left side of the image. • The exposure, white balance, zoom, and flash settings are fixed for this type of image. Next, use the monitor screen to compose the right side of the image, taking care to align the actual...
  • Page 10: Recording A Subject Onto An Existing Background Image (Pre-Shot)

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background Image (Pre-shot) Pre-shot helps you get the background you want, even if you need to ask someone else to record the image for you. Basically, Pre-shot is a two-step process. 1.
  • Page 11 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS In the REC mode, press [MENU]. Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “ and then press [SET]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Pre-shot”, and then press [SET].
  • Page 12: Using The Movie Mode

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Movie Mode You can record movies with audio, up to 30 seconds long. • File Format: AVI AVI format conforms to the Motion JPEG format promoted by the Open DML Group. • Image Size: 320 x 240 pixels •...
  • Page 13: Using The Histogram

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! • The flash does not fire in the Movie mode. • This camera also records audio. Note the following points when recording a movie. — Take care that you do not block the microphone with your fingers.
  • Page 14 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • When the histogram is too far to the left, it means that there are too many dark pixels. This type of histogram results when the overall image is dark. A histogram that is too far to the left may result in “black out”...
  • Page 15: Rec Mode Camera Settings

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS REC Mode Camera Settings Specifying ISO Sensitivity Use the following procedure to select the ISO sensitivity setting that suits the type of image you are recording. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. Select the “REC” tab, select “ISO”, and then press [ ].
  • Page 16: Turning Image Review On And Off

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Turning Image Review On and Off Image review displays an image on the monitor screen as soon as you record it. Use the following procedure to turn image review on and off. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. Select the “REC”...
  • Page 17 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS When you want to assign this function to [ ] and [ ] keys: Recording mode • [ ] and [ ] cycle through recording modes: Snapshot, Best Shot, Movie (page 142). Flash mode • [ ] and [ ] cycle through the flash mode settings (page 45).
  • Page 18: Specifying Power On Default Settings

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS When you want to assign this function to [ ] and [ ] keys: Recording mode • [ ] and [ ] cycle through recording modes: Snapshot, Best Shot, Movie (page 142). Digital Zoom • [ ] increases the digital zoom factor, [ ] decreases the digital zoom factor (page 43).
  • Page 19: Resetting The Camera

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS In the REC mode, press [MENU]. Select the “Memory” tab, select the item you want to change, and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. To do this: Turn on mode memory so settings are restored at power on...

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