Digital Camera User’s Guide Thank you for purchasing this CASIO product. • Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained in this User’s Guide. • Keep the User’s Guide in a safe place for future reference. • For the most up-to-date information about this product, visit the official EXILIM Website at http://www.exilim.com/...
Unpacking As you unpack your camera, check to make sure that all items shown below are included. If anything is missing, contact your original retailer. Digital camera * The shape of the power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area.
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Printing Printing Snapshots..........114 Connecting Directly to a PictBridge Compatible Printer .
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Resetting the Camera to Factory Defaults ....(Reset) . 148 Configuring Monitor Screen Settings Using the On-screen Histogram to Check Exposure ....149 How to Use the Histogram .
General Guide The numbers in parentheses indicate the pages where each item is explained. . Camera Front Zoom controller (pages 23, 46, 87, 88) Shutter button (page 23) [ON/OFF] (Power) (page 21) Flash (page 35) Front lamp (pages 43, 71) Microphone (pages 50, 105) Lens...
Monitor Screen Contents The monitor screen uses various indicators, icons, and values to keep you informed of the camera’s status. • The sample screens in this section are intended to show you the locations of all the indicators and figures that can appear on the monitor screen in various modes. They do not represent screens that actually appear on the camera.
Quick Start Basics What is a digital camera? A digital camera stores images on a memory card, so you can record and delete images a countless number of times. Record Delete Play You can use the images you record in a variety of different ways.
What you can do with your CASIO camera Your CASIO camera is packed with a powerful selection of features and functions to make recording of digital images easier, including the following three main functions. Premium Auto Select Premium Auto recording and the camera automatically determines whether you are shooting a subject or scenery, and other conditions.
Note that the battery of a newly purchased camera is not charged. Perform the steps under “To charge the battery” to bring the battery to a full charge. • Your camera requires a special CASIO rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-110) for power. Never try to use any other type of battery.
Other Charging Precautions • Use the special charger (BC-110L) to charge the special lithium ion battery (NP-110). Never use any other type of charger device. Attempting to use a different charger can result in an unexpected accident. • A battery that is still warm due to normal use may not charge fully. Give the battery time to cool before charging it.
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Close the battery cover. Close the battery cover and then shift the slider towards LOCK. • For information about how to replace the battery, see page 159. Checking Remaining Battery Power As battery power is consumed, a battery indicator on the monitor screen indicates remaining power as shown below.
Configuring Basic Settings the First Time You Turn On the Camera The first time you load a battery into the camera, a screen appears for configuring the display language, date, and time settings. Failure to set the date and time correctly will cause the wrong date and time data to be recorded with images.
Use [8] and [2] to select “Auto” or “Premium Auto” as the auto recording mode (page 23) and then press [SET]. • After configuring the auto recording mode setting you want here, you can toggle between “Auto” and “Premium Auto” by pressing [AUTO]. If you make a mistake configuring display language, date, or time settings with the above procedure, refer to the following pages for information about how to correct the settings.
• Never insert anything besides a supported memory card (page 18) into the memory card slot. • Should water or any foreign object ever get into the card slot, immediately turn off the camera, remove the battery, and contact your retailer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. Front...
To format (initialize) a new memory card You need to format a new memory card before using it for the first time. Turn on the camera and press [MENU]. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Format” and then press [6]. Use [8] and [2] to select “Format”...
Turning the Camera On and Off To turn power on To enter the REC mode, press [ON/OFF] (Power) or [r] (REC). To enter the PLAY mode, press [p] (PLAY). The back lamp will light (green) momentarily and the camera will turn on. If you are entering the REC mode, the lens will extend from the camera at this time.
Holding the Camera Correctly Your images will not come out clearly if you move the camera when you press the shutter button. When pressing the shutter button, be sure to hold the camera as shown in the illustration below, and keep it still by pressing your arms firmly against your sides as you shoot.
To shoot a snapshot Selecting an Auto Recording Mode You can select one of two auto recording modes (Auto or Premium Auto) according to your digital imaging needs. This is the standard Auto recording mode. Auto • It provides faster operation than Premium Auto recording. With Premium Auto recording, the camera automatically determines whether you are shooting a subject or scenery, and other conditions.
To shoot a snapshot Point the camera at the subject. If you are using Premium Auto, text will appear in the lower right corner of the monitor screen describing the type of shot the camera has detected. • You can zoom the image, if you want. Zoom controller Half-press the shutter button to focus the image.
Continuing to keep the camera still, press the shutter button the rest of the way down. This records the snapshot. Full-press Snap (Image is recorded.) . If the image does not focus... If the focus frame stays red and the back lamp is flashing green, it means that the image is not in focus (because the subject is too close, etc.).
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. Shooting with Premium Auto • In addition to shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity, the camera automatically executes the following operation as required when shooting with Premium Auto. – Auto Focus is normally performed until you half-press the shutter button. –...
Viewing Snapshots Use the following procedure to view snapshots on the camera’s monitor screen. • For information about how to play back movies, see page 84. Press [p] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode. • This will display one of the snapshots currently stored in memory.
Deleting Images If memory becomes full, you can delete images you no longer need to free up storage and record more images. IMPORTANT! • Remember that a file (image) delete operation cannot be undone. • Deleting an audio snapshot (page 105) deletes both the snapshot and the audio file.
To delete all files Press [p] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode and then press [2] ( Use [ ] and [2] to select “Delete All Files” and then press [SET]. Use [ ] and [2] to select “Yes” and then press [SET] to delete all files. This will cause the message “There are no files”...
Auto Focus Restrictions • Any of the following can make proper focus impossible. – Solid color wall or other very low contrast subject – Strongly back lit subject – Very shiny subject – Blinds or other subject with a repeating horizontal pattern –...
Snapshot Tutorial Using the Control Panel The Control Panel can be used to configure camera settings. In the REC mode, press [SET]. This will select one of the Control Panel icons and display its settings. [8] [2] [4] [6] [SET] Use [8] and [2] to select the setting you want to change.
148). Changing the Image Size (Size) . Pixels A digital camera image is a collection of small dots called “pixels”. The more pixels there are in an image, the more detail there will be. However, you generally can do with fewer...
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. About image sizes The size of an image indicates how many pixels it contains, and is expressed as horizontal pixels vertical pixels. 8M (3264 2448) size image = Approximately 8 million pixels VGA (640 480) size image = Approximately 300,000 pixels Image Size Selection Tips Note that larger images have more pixels, so they take up more memory space.
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. To select the image size In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the top Control Panel option (Image Size). Use [ ] and [6] to select an image size and then press [SET]. Suggested Image Size Print Size and (Pixels)
Using Flash (Flash) In the REC mode, press [2] ( Use [4] and [6] to select the flash setting you want and then press [SET]. • You can select the flash mode by pressing [2] ( ) in either of the following cases. –...
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NOTE • Take care so your fingers and the strap do not block the flash. • The desired effect may not be obtained when the subject is too far away or too close. • Flash charging time (page 177) depends on operating conditions (battery condition, ambient temperature, etc.) •...
Selecting a Focus Mode (Focus) You can select a focus mode setting. In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the third Control Panel option from the top (Focus). Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. Settings Type of Shot Q Auto...
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Super Macro Super Macro fixes optical zoom at a position that allows you to shoot from the closest distance to the subject. The result is closer and larger subject images. NOTE • Zoom is fixed while Super Macro is selected, so no zoom operation is performed when you slide the zoom controller.
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Using Focus Lock “Focus lock” is a technique you can use when you want to compose an image in which the subject you want to focus on is not within the focus frame in the center of the screen. • To use focus lock, select “Û Spot” for the Auto Focus area (page 40).
Specifying the Auto Focus Area (AF Area) The camera automatically determines the focus point on the Intelligent Ò screen and focuses there (intelligent AF). This mode takes readings of a small area in the center of the Spot Û image. This setting works well with focus lock (page 39). When you half-press the shutter button while this setting selected, the camera will select the optimum Auto Focus area from among Multi...
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Press the shutter button the rest of the way down. “Ò Intelligent” Focus frame IMPORTANT! • “È Multi” cannot be selected for the Auto Focus area while you are using Face Detection (page 44). • “Ë Tracking” cannot be selected for the Auto Focus area while you are using Auto Shutter (page 66).
Specifying ISO Sensitivity (ISO) ISO sensitivity is a measure of sensitivity to light. In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the fifth Control Panel option from the top (ISO Sensitivity). Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. AUTO Adjusts sensitivity automatically according to conditions ISO 64...
Using the Self-timer (Self-timer) With the Self-timer, pressing the shutter button starts a timer. The shutter is released and the image is shot after a fixed amount of time. In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the sixth Control Panel option from the top (Self-timer).
Using Face Detection (Face Detection) When shooting people, the face detection feature detects the faces of up to ten individuals and adjusts focus and brightness accordingly. In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the seventh Control Panel option from the top (Face Detection).
IMPORTANT! • Face detection cannot be used in combination with any of the following features. – Some BEST SHOT scenes – Movie Recording • The following function is disabled when shooting with face detection. – Multi AF Correcting Image Brightness (EV Shift) You can manually adjust an image’s exposure value (EV value) before shooting it.
Changing the Control Panel Date/Time Style In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the bottom Control Panel option (Date/Time). Use [4] and [6] to select the date or time. NOTE • You can select either of two display style (page 144) for the date: Month/Day or Day/Month.
NOTE • The higher the digital zoom factor, the coarser the recorded image. Note that the camera also has a function that lets you record using digital zoom without image deterioration (page 48). • Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against image blur due to camera movement when shooting with telephoto.
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• The image deterioration point depends on the image size (page 32). The smaller the image size, the higher the zoom factor you can use before reaching the image deterioration point. • Though digital zoom generally causes a deterioration of image quality, some digital zoom without image deterioration is possible with image sizes of “8M”...
Recording Movie Images and Audio To record a movie Configure the quality setting for the movie (page 77). The length of the movie you can record will depend on the quality setting you select. In the REC mode, point the camera at the subject and then press [0] (Movie).
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NOTE • Spending a long time using movie recording will cause the camera to become slightly warm to the touch. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction. • The camera also records audio. Note the following points when shooting a movie. –...
Using Prerecord Movie With this feature, the camera prerecords up to four seconds of whatever is happening in front of the lens in a buffer that is continually updated. Pressing [0] saves the prerecorded action (buffer contents) followed by real-time recording. Real-time recording continues until you stop it.
Shooting a Snapshot while Shooting a Movie While a movie is being recorded, press the shutter button. Movie recording continues after the snapshot is recorded. NOTE • You can use [2] ( • Movie recording is interrupted for a few seconds at the point where a snapshot is recorded.
NOTE • You can use [8] (DISP) during audio recording to toggle the monitor screen on and off. • When monitor screen contents are turned off, selecting the “Voice Recording” scene will cause the monitor screen to turn off immediately (page 149). About audio data •...
Using BEST SHOT What is BEST SHOT? BEST SHOT provides you with a collection of sample “scenes” that show a variety of different types of shooting conditions. When you need to change the setup of the camera, simply find the scene that matches what you are trying to achieve, and the camera sets up for it automatically.
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Press [SET] to configure the camera with the settings for the currently selected scene. This returns to the REC mode. • The settings of the scene you selected remain in effect until you select a different scene. • To select a different BEST SHOT scene, repeat the above procedure from step 1.
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. BEST SHOT Precautions • Some BEST SHOT scenes cannot be used while recording a movie. • The following BEST SHOT scenes cannot be used while shooting a snapshot. Prerecord (Movie), For YouTube • The Voice Recording scene cannot be used while shooting a snapshot or recording a movie.
Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setups You can save up to 999 camera setups as user BEST SHOT scenes for instant recall whenever you need them. On the BEST SHOT scene menu, select the scene named BEST SHOT (Register User Scene). Use [4] and [6] to select the snapshot or movie whose setup you want to save.
Shooting ID Photographs You can use this procedure to shoot a portrait and then print it out in the following standard ID photo sizes: 30 Press [BS] and then select the “ID Photo” scene. Press the shutter button to shoot a portrait of the person for whom you want to create an ID photo.
Shooting Images of Business Cards and Documents A process called “keystone correction” makes lines straight and natural, even if rectangular subjects are shot from an angle. BEST SHOT has two scenes. Press [BS] and then select the “Business cards and documents” or “White board, etc.”...
NOTE • When composing an image like the ones shown above, make sure that the entire outline of the object you are trying to shoot is enclosed within the monitor screen. • Make sure the object is against a background that allows its outline to stand out. •...
Advanced Settings The following are menu operations you can use to configure various camera settings. • You also can use the Control Panel (page 31) to configure some of the settings that appear on the menu screen. Refer to the page references provided in this section for information about configuring settings using the Control Panel.
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. Menu Operations in This Manual Menu operations are represented in this manual as shown below. The following operation is the same one described under “Example Menu Screen Operation” on page 61. Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Focus Press Press [r] (REC).
REC Mode Settings (REC) Selecting a Focus Mode (Focus) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Focus For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 37. Using Continuous Shutter (CS) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * CS Your camera has four continuous shutter modes.
. Specifying the Method for Saving Continuous Shutter Images Specify the method to use for saving images recorded with the following continuous shutter (CS) modes. CS: 4 fps/10 fps After continuous shutter shooting is finished, use [8] and [2] to select the save method you want and then press [SET].
IMPORTANT! • If there is not enough available capacity on the memory card, you may not be able to record the number of CS images indicated on the monitor screen. Make sure your memory card has sufficient remaining capacity before shooting with using continuous shutter.
Using Auto Shutter (Auto Shutter) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Auto Shutter With Auto Shutter, the camera releases the shutter automatically when it detects that certain conditions are present. Camera releases the shutter automatically when it detects Detect Blur image blur to camera and subject movement are ¸...
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. To use Detect Panning to minimize image blur (Detect Panning) Point the camera at location where the subject will pass and then half- press the shutter button to adjust exposure and focus. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down.
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. To change Auto Shutter trigger sensitivity (Sensitivity) Use [8] and [2] to select “Sensitivity” and then press [6]. Use [4] and [6] to select the sensitivity setting you want, and then press [SET]. • You can select any one of three sensitivity levels, from ø (Lowest) to œ...
IMPORTANT! • If the camera remains in Auto Shutter standby without releasing the shutter, you can record an image by pressing the shutter button all the way down again. • Detect Blur and Detect Panning may not produce the desired effect when shooting in an area where dim lighting requires a slow shutter speed, or when the subject is moving extremely quickly.
Your digital camera is equipped with a CCD shift type camera shake correction feature and a high-sensitivity anti image blur feature. These two features work in concert to minimize the effects of hand and subject movement.
Specifying the Auto Focus Area (AF Area) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * AF Area For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 40. Using the Auto Focus Assist Light (AF Assist Light) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * AF Assist Light Half-pressing the shutter button while this setting is selected causes the front lamp to light, which provides illumination for focusing in areas where lighting is dim.
Changing the Focus Frame Shape (Focus Frame) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Focus Frame You can use this procedure to select from among five different shapes, including a heart shape, for the focus frame. Settings NOTE •...
Shooting with Quick Shutter (Quick Shutter) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Quick Shutter When Quick Shutter is turned on, you can press the shutter button all the way without waiting for Auto Focus. This will record the image using a high-speed focus operation that is much faster than Auto Focus.
Displaying the On-screen Grid (Grid) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Grid The on-screen grid can be displayed on the REC mode monitor screen for easy vertical and horizontal alignment when composing images. Turning on Image Review (Review) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Review While Review is turned on, the camera will display a image for about one second...
Configuring Power On Default Settings (Memory) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Memory When you turn off the camera, it remembers the current settings of all enabled memory items and restores them when you turn it back on. Any memory item that is disabled will be returned to its initial default setting whenever you turn off the camera.
Specifying Movie Image Quality (Quality (Movie)) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * » Quality (Movie) Movie image quality is a standard that determines the detail, smoothness, and clarity of a movie during playback. Shooting with the high-quality (HD) setting will result in better image quality, but it also shortens the amount of time you can shoot.
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. Shooting with the Make-up Mode (Make-up) Enter the Make-up Mode • Entering the Make-up Mode causes the ± to appear on the Control Panel. Press [SET]. Use [4] and [ ] to select “Make-up Level” (seventh Control Panel icon from the top), and then press [SET].
. Shooting Beautiful Scenery Images (Landscape) Enter the Landscape Mode • Entering the Landscape Mode causes the Ö to appear on the Control Panel. Press [SET]. Use [4] and [6] to select the Landscape Mode setting (seventh Control Panel icon from the top), and then press [SET].
Controlling White Balance (White Balance) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * White Balance You can adjust white balance to match the source of light available where you are shooting and avoid the blue cast that results when shooting outdoors when it is cloudy, and the green cast that results when shooting under fluorescent lighting.
Specifying ISO Sensitivity (ISO) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * ISO For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 42. Specifying the Metering Mode (Metering) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Metering The metering mode determines what part of the subject is metered for exposure. Multi-pattern metering divides the image into sections and measures the light in each section for a balanced exposure reading.
Optimizing Image Brightness (Lighting) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Lighting You can use this setting to optimize the balance between bright areas and dark areas when shooting images. Performs a higher level of brightness correction than the “On” setting. Extra When this option is selected, it takes longer for the image to be stored after the shutter button is pressed.
Controlling Color Saturation (Saturation) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Saturation You can specify one of five saturation settings from +2 (most saturated) to –2 (least saturated). Adjusting Image Contrast (Contrast) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Contrast You can specify one of five contrast settings from +2 (most contrast between light and dark) to –2 (least contrast between light and dark).
Viewing Snapshots and Movies Viewing Snapshots See page 27 for the procedure for viewing snapshots. Viewing a Movie Press [p] (PLAY) and then use [4] and [6] to display the movie you want to view. Press [SET] to start playback. Movie Playback Controls [4] [6] Fast forward/...
Viewing Continuous Shutter Images Each time you perform a continuous shutter (CS) operation, the camera creates a CS group that includes all of the images for that particular CS session. You can use the following procedure to play back the images in a particular CS group. Press [ ] (PLAY) and then use [ whose images you want to view.
NOTE • Multiple images shot using “CS: Normal Speed CS” are stored individually and are not grouped. This means they can be displayed individually (page 27) but not as a CS group. Deleting Continuous Shutter Images You can delete CS images (1 image in CS group, selected images in CS group, 1 CS group) while playback is in progress or paused.
. Dividing Up All CS Groups While a CS group is displayed, press [MENU]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the “PLAY” tab. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Divide Group” and then press [ Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Divide All Groups”...
Displaying the Image Menu In the PLAY mode, slide the zoom controller towards w (]). Use [8], [2], [4] and [6] to move the selection boundary around the image menu. To view a particular image, use [8], [2], [4], or [6] to move the selection boundary to the image you want and then press [SET].
Viewing Snapshots and Movies on a TV Screen Use the AV cable that comes with the camera to connect it to the TV. Yellow Video Audio AUDIO IN jacks (white) VIDEO IN jack (yellow) Making sure that the 6 mark on the camera is aligned with the 4 mark of the AV cable connector, connect the cable to the camera.
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Now you can display images and play back movies as you normally do. IMPORTANT! • Before connecting to a TV to display images, be sure to configure the camera’s [r] (REC) and [p] (PLAY) buttons for “Power On” or “Power On/Off” (page 146). •...
Other Playback Functions (PLAY) This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform other playback operations. For information about menu operations, see page 61. Playing a Slideshow on the Camera (Slideshow) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Slideshow Start Starts the slideshow.
Effect Select the effect you want. Pattern 1 to 5: Plays background music and applies an image change effect. • Patterns 1 through 4 have different background music, but they all use the same image change effect. • Pattern 5 can be used for playback of snapshots only, and the “Interval” setting is ignored.
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Connect the camera to your computer (pages 122, 131). If you plan to save the music files to the camera’s memory card, make sure the card is loaded in the camera. Perform one of the following operations to open the memory card or built-in memory.
Laying Out Snapshots with Layout Print (Layout Print) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Spnapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Layout Print You can use the following procedure to insert existing snapshots into the frames of a layout and produce a new image that contains multiple snapshots.
Creating a Snapshot of Movie Frames (MOTION PRINT) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Movie Screen to be Used * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * MOTION PRINT Use [4] and [6] to scroll through the movie frames and display the one you want to use as the image of the MOTION PRINT image.
Editing a Movie on the Camera (Movie Editing) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Movie Screen of Movie to be Edited * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Movie Editing The Movie Editing feature lets you use one of the following procedures to edit out a specific part of a movie.
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When the frame where you want the cut point to be is displayed, press [2]. (To-Point Cut) (Point-To-Point Cut) ¡ (From-Point Cut) Use [8] and [2] to select “Yes” and then press [SET]. The selected cut operation will take considerable time to complete. Don’t try to perform any camera operation until the “Busy...
Optimizing Image Brightness (Lighting) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Lighting You can use this setting to optimize the balance between bright areas and dark areas in existing images. Performs a higher level of brightness correction than the “+1” setting. Performs brightness correction.
Adjusting White Balance (White Balance) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * White Balance You can use the white balance setting to select a light source type for a recorded image, which will affect the colors of the image. Daylight Outdoors, fair weather ¤...
Adjusting the Brightness of an Existing Snapshot (Brightness) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Brightness You can select one of five brightness levels, from +2 (brightest) to –2 (least bright). NOTE • The original snapshot is retained in memory and not deleted. •...
Using Color Correction to Correct the Color of an Old Photograph (Color Correction) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Color Correction Color Correction lets you correct the color of an old photograph. The corrected image is saved as 2M (1600 1200 pixels) size.
Editing the Date and Time of an Image (Date/Time) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Date/Time [8] [2] Changes the setting at the cursor location [4] [6] Moves the cursor between settings [BS] Toggles between 12-hour and 24-hour format When the date and time settings are what you want, press [SET] to apply them.
Resizing a Snapshot (Resize) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Resize You can reduce the size of a snapshot and save the result as a separate snapshot. The original snapshot is also retained. You can select resize an image to one of three image sizes: 8M, 5M, VGA.
Adding Audio to a Snapshot (Dubbing) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Dubbing You can add audio to a snapshot after you shoot it. You can re-record a snapshot’s audio whenever you want. You can record up to about 30 seconds of audio for a single snapshot.
Voice Recording Playback Controls Fast forward/fast reverse Play/pause Volume adjustment Display content switching Stop playback • Audio of an Audio Snapshot also can be played back on a computer with Windows Media Player or QuickTime. Copying Files (Copy) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Copy Files can be copied from the camera’s built-in memory to a memory card or from a memory card to built-in memory.
Dynamic Photo You can use the procedures in this section to crop either a moving subject or a still subject out of a snapshot and then insert it into another snapshot or movie. Moving Subject To create a subject image to be inserted (Dynamic Photo) Press [BS] and then select the “Dynamic Photo”...
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Press [SET], use [8] and [2] to select “Number of Shots”, and then press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select either “1” or “2” and then press [SET]. To shoot under these conditions: The subject against a complex background The subject against a plain (no pattern) background First, shoot an image that includes the subject...
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Next, compose the image again, this time without the subject you want to extract. Take care so the image composition here is as close as possible to the image composition in step 6. This second image will let the camera know what part of the image in step 3 needs to be cropped.
Extracting Text from an Image You can write text on a blank sheet of paper, shoot an image of it, and then extract the text for insertion into an image. Press [BS] and then select the “Dynamic Photo” scene. Press [SET], use [8] and [2] to select “Number of Shots”, and then press [SET].
Inserting a Subject into a Snapshot or Movie (Dynamic Photo) Use the following procedure to insert a subject image into a snapshot or movie. Procedure [p] (PLAY) * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Dynamic Photo Use [4] and [6] to select the background image you want and then press [SET].
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IMPORTANT! • Playing back a Dynamic Photo created with a movie background causes it to repeat three times in succession. NOTE • The camera comes with a number of extracted sample subjects in its built-in memory, which you can use to create Dynamic Photos, if you like. •...
To view a Dynamic Photo (Dynamic Photo File) Press [p] (PLAY) and then use [4] and [6] to display the Dynamic Photo you want to view. If you want to see the subject in the Dynamic Photo move, press [SET]. The Dynamic Photo is repeated as a continuous loop.
Printing Printing Snapshots Professional Print Service You can take a memory card that contains the images you want to print to a professional print service and have them printed. Printing on a Home Printer Printing Images on a Printer with Memory Card Slot You can use a printer equipped with a memory card slot to print images directly from a memory card.
Connecting Directly to a PictBridge Compatible Printer You can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge and print images without going through a computer. . To set up the camera before connecting to a printer Turn on the camera and press [MENU]. On the “Set Up”...
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. To print Turn on the printer and load paper. Turn on the camera. This will display the print menu screen. Use [8] and [2] to select “Paper Size”, and then press [6]. Use [8] and [2] to select a paper size and then press [SET].
Using DPOF to Specify Images to be Printed and the Number of Copies . Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) DPOF is a standard that allows you to include image type, number of copy, and time stamp on/off information on the memory card with the images. After configuring settings, you can use the memory card to print on a home printer that supports DPOF or take the memory card to a professional print service.
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. Configuring the Same DPOF Settings for All the Images Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * DPOF Printing * All images Use [8] and [2] to specify the number of copies. You can specify a value up to 99. Specify 00 if you do not want to print the image. •...
. Date Stamping You can use one of the following three methods to include the recording date in the printout of an image. Configuring camera settings Configure DPOF settings (page 117). You can turn date stamping on and off each time you print. You can configure settings so some images include the date stamp and some don’t.
Using the Camera with a Computer Things you can do using a computer... You can perform the operations described below while the camera is connected to a computer. Save images to a computer and view them there Transfer images stored on your computer to camera memory Play back and...
Windows Vista / Windows XP View the User’s Guide (SP2/SP3) / Windows 2000 (SP4) YouTube Uploader for CASIO, Photo Transport, and Dynamic Photo Manager will not run under 64-bit versions of Windows OS. Install this software: Installation not required. Installation not required.
. Computer System Requirements for Bundled Software Computer system requirements are different for each of the applications. See the “Read me” file that comes with each application for details. Information about computer system requirements also can be found under “Computer System Requirements for Bundled Software (Bundled CD-ROM)”...
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Turn off the camera and then use the USB cable that comes with the camera to connect it to your computer. • The camera does not draw power over the USB cable. Make sure the camera’s battery is sufficiently charged before connecting.
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Right-click the “DCIM” folder. On the shortcut menu that appears, click “Copy”. Windows 7 / Windows Vista users: Click “Start” and then “Documents”. Windows XP users: Click “Start” and then “My Documents”. Windows 2000 users: Doubleclick “My Documents” to open it. •...
Double-click the image file you want to view. • For information about file names, see “Memory Folder Structure” on page 138. • An image that was rotated on the camera will be displayed on your computer screen in its original (unrotated) orientation. Never use your computer to modify, delete, move, or rename any image files that are in the camera’s built-in memory or on its memory card.
Uploading Movie Files to YouTube Installing YouTube Uploader for CASIO from the CD-ROM that comes with your camera simplifies uploading of movie files you recorded with the “For YouTube” BEST SHOT scene to YouTube.
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. To upload a movie file to YouTube • Before you can use YouTube Uploader for CASIO, you need to go to the YouTube website (http://www.youtube.com/) and register as a user there. • Do not upload any video that is copyrighted (including neighboring copyrights) unless you yourself own the copyright or you have obtained the permission of the applicable copyright holder(s).
. To transfer images to the camera Connect the camera to your computer (page 122). On your computer, click the following: Start * All Programs * CASIO * Photo Transport. This starts up Photo Transport. Drag the file(s) you want to transfer to the [Transfer] button.
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. To transfer computer screen captures to the camera Connect the camera to your computer (page 122). On your computer, click the following: Start * All Programs * CASIO * Photo Transport. This starts up Photo Transport. Display the screen whose screen capture you want to transfer.
On the menu screen, click the “Language” down arrow button and then select the language you want. Click “Manual” to select it and then click “Digital Camera”. IMPORTANT! • You must have Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer in order to view the contents of a PDF file.
Using the Camera with a Macintosh Install the required software in accordance with what version of the Macintosh OS you are running and what you want to do. Operating When you want to System do this: Version Save images to your OS 9 Macintosh and view OS X...
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Turn off the camera and then use the USB cable that comes with the camera to connect it to your Macintosh. • The camera does not draw power over the USB cable. Make sure the camera’s battery is sufficiently charged before connecting.
After the copy operation is complete, drag the drive icon to Trash. On the camera, press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn off the camera. After making sure that the green back lamp is unlit, disconnect the camera from the computer. . To view copied images Double-click the camera’s drive icon.
Transferring Images Automatically and Managing Them on Your Macintosh If you are running Mac OS X, you can manage snapshots using iPhoto, which comes bundled with some Macintosh products. If you are running Mac OS 9, you will need to use commercially available software.
Open the file named “camera_xx.pdf”. • “xx” is the language code (Example: camera_e.pdf is for English.). User Registration Internet registration only is supported. Visit the following CASIO website to register: http://world.casio.com/qv/register/ Using an Eye-Fi Wireless SD Memory Card to Transfer Images...
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IMPORTANT! • Recorded images are transferred over wireless LAN. Do not use the Eye-Fi card or turn off Eye-Fi card communication (page 140) when on an aircraft or in any other location where use of wireless communication is limited or prohibited. •...
Files and Folders The camera creates a file and saves it each time you shoot a snapshot, record a movie, or perform any other operation that stores data. Files are grouped by storing them in folders. Each file and folder has its own unique name. •...
Memory Card Data The camera stores images you shoot in accordance with the Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF). . About DCF DCF is a standard that makes it possible to view and print images recorded on one manufacturer’s camera on DCF-compliant devices produced by other manufacturers. You can transfer DCF-compliant images recorded with another camera to this camera and view them on this camera’s monitor screen.
. Supported Image Files • Image files shot with this camera • DCF-compliant image files This camera may not be able to display an image, even if it is DCF-compliant. When displaying an image recorded on another camera, it may take a long time for the image to appear on this camera’s monitor screen.
Other Settings (Set Up) This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform other operations in both the REC mode and PLAY mode. For information about menu operations, see page 61. Adjusting Monitor Screen Brightness (Screen) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Screen You can change the brightness of the monitor screen.
Configuring Camera Sound Settings (Sounds) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Sounds Startup Specifies the startup sound. Half Shutter Sound 1 - 5: Built-in sounds (1 through 5) Shutter Off: Sound off Operation Specifies the sound volume. This setting is also used as the Operation audio level during video output (page 89).
Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Rule (File No.) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * File No. Use the following procedure to specify the rule that governs generation of the serial number used in file names (page 137). Tells the camera to remember the last used file number.
Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to select the geographic area you want and then press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the city you want and then press [SET]. Press [SET]. IMPORTANT! • Before configuring World Time settings, make sure that the Home City setting is the place where you live or normally use the camera.
Setting the Camera’s Clock (Adjust) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Adjust [8] [2] Change the setting at the cursor location [4] [6] Move the cursor between settings [BS] Toggles between 12-hour and 24-hour format When the date and time settings are what you want, press [SET] to apply them. •...
Specifying the Display Language (Language) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Language . Specify the display language you want. Select the tab on the right. Select “Language”. Select the language you want. • Camera models sold in certain geographic areas may not support display language selection.
Configuring Auto Power Settings (Auto Power Off) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Auto Power Off Auto Power Off turns off the camera whenever no camera operation is performed for a preset amount of time. Trigger Time Settings: 1 min, 2 min, 5 min (The trigger time is always 5 minutes in the PLAY mode.) •...
Configuring USB Protocol Settings (USB) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * USB You can use the procedure below to select the USB communication protocol, which is used when exchanging data with a computer, printer, or other external device. Select this setting when connecting to a computer (pages 122, Mass 131).
Formatting Built-in Memory or a Memory Card (Format) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Format If a memory card is loaded in the camera, this operation will format the memory card. It will format built-in memory if no memory card is loaded. •...
Configuring Monitor Screen Settings You can turn display information on and off by pressing [8] (DISP). You can configure separate settings for the REC mode and PLAY mode. Information display on Information display + Histogram on Information display off Using the On-screen Histogram to Check Exposure Displays a histogram on the monitor screen which you can use to check the exposure of an image before you shoot it.
How to Use the Histogram A histogram is a graph that represents the lightness of an image in terms of the number of pixels. The vertical axis indicates the number of pixels, while the horizontal axis indicates lightness. If the histogram appears too lopsided for some reason, you can use EV shift to move it left or right in order to achieve better balance.
Appendix Precautions during Use . Avoid Use While In Motion • Never use the camera to record or play back images while operating an automobile or other vehicle, or while walking. Looking at the monitor while in motion creates the risk of serious accident. .
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• Never try to take the camera apart or modify it in any way. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock, burn injury, and other personal injury. Be sure to leave all internal inspection, maintenance, and repair up to your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center.
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• The battery is intended for use with a CASIO Digital Camera only. Use with any other device creates the risk of the battery damage, or deterioration of battery performance and service life.
• If battery charging does not end normally within the specified charging time, stop charging anyway and contact your local CASIO authorized service center. Continued charging creates the risk of battery overheating, fire, and explosion.
. Data Error Precautions Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital components. Any of the following creates the risk of corruption of data in camera memory. – Removing the battery or memory card while the camera is performing some operation –...
Doing so creates the risk of fire, malfunction, and electric shock. 0 Should the power cord ever become damaged (to the point that internal wires are exposed or cut), immediately contact your original retailer or a CASIO authorized service center to request repair. Continued use of a damaged power cord creates the risk of fire, malfunction, and electric shock.
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Note that CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for use of this product in any way that infringes on the copyrights of others or that violates copyright laws.
• Check if the charger and battery contacts are dirty. If contacts are dirty, wipe them clean with a dry cloth. If problems continue to occur after you perform the above steps, it could mean that the battery is faulty. Contact your nearest CASIO authorized service center. Appendix...
To replace the battery Open the battery cover and remove the current battery. With the monitor screen side of the camera facing upwards, slide the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration. After the battery pops out, pull it the rest of the way out of the camera.
Using the Camera in another Country . Precautions during Use • The bundled charger is designed for operation with any power supply in the range of 100V to 240V AC, 50/60Hz. Note, however, that the shape of the power cord plug depends on each country or geographic area.
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. Using a Memory Card • SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards have a write protect switch. Use the switch when you need to guard against accidentally deleting data. Note, however, if you write protect an SD memory card you must then turn write protection off whenever you want to record to it, format it, or delete any of its images.
Hard Disk Drive Space : At least 180MB Other : Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher installed For details about the minimum system requirements for each software application, see the “Read me” files on the CASIO Digital Camera Software CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera. Appendix...
Reset Initial Default Settings The tables in this section show the initial default settings that are configured for menu items (displayed when you press [MENU]) after you reset the camera (page 148). Menu items depend on whether the camera is in the REC mode or PLAY mode. •...
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“Quality” Tab Size 12M (4000 Quality Normal (Snapshots) Quality » (Movies) Effect EV Shift White Balance Auto Auto “Set Up” Tab Screen Auto 2 Eye-Fi Startup: Sound 1 / Half Shutter: Sound 1 / Shutter: Sound 1 / Sounds Operation: Sound 1 / = Operation: ...//// / = Play: ...////...
2)The battery may be dead. Charge the battery (page 14). If the battery goes dead soon after being charged, it means the battery has reached the end of its life and needs to be replaced. Purchase a separately available CASIO NP-110 rechargeable lithium ion battery. The camera 1)Auto Power Off may have activated (page 146).
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(page 35) or select a different BEST SHOT scene (page 54). The ? (Flash Off) The flash unit may be malfunctioning. Contact a CASIO icon flashes red on authorized service center or your original retailer. Note that...
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Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action A recorded image 1)Camera power may have been turned off before the save was not saved. operation was complete, which will result in the image not being saved. If the battery indicator shows battery as soon as possible (page 16). 2)You may have removed the memory card from the camera before the save operation was complete, which will result in the image not being saved.
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Images are not This camera cannot display non-DCF images recorded onto a displayed. memory card using another digital camera. Images cannot be 1)Note that you cannot edit the following types of snapshots. edited (with Layout • Snapshots created using MOTION PRINT Print, resizing, •...
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If the language selection screen does not re-appear when you turn the camera on, it means that the camera’s memory management data has been restored. If the same message appears after you turn power back on, contact your retailer or a CASIO authorized service center. Appendix...
• If the time and date are reset to their factory default settings when you remove the battery after it has been loaded for more than 24 hours, it could mean that the camera’s setting memory is defective. Contact your retailer or a CASIO authorized service center. IMPORTANT! formatting, try transferring recoverable files to a computer or some other storage device.
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If the same LENS ERROR message appears after you turn power back on, contact a CASIO authorized service center or your original retailer. The Camera Shake unit may be malfunctioning. If the same LENS ERROR 2 message appears after you turn power back on, contact your retailer or a CASIO authorized service center.
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Remove the obstruction and turn power back on again. Your camera system is corrupted. Contact your retailer or a SYSTEM ERROR CASIO authorized service center. The LOCK switch of the SD or SDHC memory card loaded in the camera is in the The card is locked.
Number of Snapshots/Movie Recording Time/ Voice Recording Time Snapshot Image Size Image Quality (Pixels) Fine (4000 3000) Normal Economy Fine (4000 2656) Normal Economy 16:9 Fine (4000 2240) Normal Economy Fine (3264 2448) Normal Economy Fine (2560 1920) Normal Economy Fine (2048 1536)
Movies Image Approximate Data Rate Quality (Frame Rate) (Pixels) 30.2 Megabits/second 1280 (30 frames/second) 12.2 Megabits/second (30 frames/second) 2.7 Megabits/second (15 frames/second) YouTube 12.2 Megabits/second (30 frames/second) Voice Recording Maximum File Format File Size 4 GB IMA-ADPCM Built-in memory capacity after formatting The above values are based on use of a PRO HIGH SPEED SD memory card (Panasonic Corporation).
Specifications File Format Snapshots: Movies: Audio (Voice Recording): WAV (monaural) Recording Media Built-in Memory (Image Storage Area: 73.8MB*) SD/SDHC * Built-in memory capacity after formatting Recorded Image Sizes Snapshot: Movies: Image Deletion 1 file; selected files; all files (with memory protection feature) Effective Pixels 12.10 Megapixels Imaging Element...
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Exposure Compensation Shutter Shutter Speed Aperture Value White Balance Sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity, Recommended Exposure Index) Self-timer Flash Modes Flash Range (ISO Sensitivity: Auto) Flash Charging Time Recording Approximate Maximum Audio Recording Times Monitor Screen Viewfinder Timekeeping Function World Time –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV (in 1/3EV steps) CCD shutter, mechanical shutter Snapshot (Auto): 1/2 to 1/1000 second...
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Input/Output Terminals USB/AV port, Hi-Speed USB compatible Microphone Speaker Power Requirements Monaural Monaural Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-110) Appendix...
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Approximate Battery Life All of the values provided below represent the approximate amount of time under normal temperature (23°C (73°F)) before the camera turns off. These values are not guaranteed. Low temperatures shorten battery life. Number of Shots (CIPA) (Operating Time)* Continuous Playback (Snapshots)* Approximate continuous movie recording time Continuous Voice Recording*...
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. Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-110) Rated Voltage Rated Capacitance Operating Temperature Requirements Dimensions Weight . Charger unit (BC-110L) Input Power Output Power Operating Temperature Requirements Supported Battery Type Charging Time Dimensions Weight • Power cord precautions for use in Singapore The power cord set is not supplied.
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Getting the Most Out of Dynamic Photo For a wealth of information about Dynamic Photo including explanations about how to use Dynamic Photo images, the Dynamic Studio image conversion service, sample images, and more, visit the special Dynamic Photo website at: This manual provides an introduction to Dynamic Photo, which creates a whole new way to enjoy digital imaging.
Dynamic Photo! A totally new way to enjoy digital Dynamic Photo makes it easy to crop a moving subject out of a series of images and insert it into other images! A simple operation on the camera extracts a moving subject automatically by cropping up to 20 Continuous Shutter images.
Using the Dynamic Photo Extracted Sample Subjects Your digital camera comes with a number of extracted sample subjects in its built-in memory. You can use these sample subjects to practice creating Dynamic Photo images by inserting them into your original snapshots or movies.
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After creation of the Dynamic Photo image is complete, the finished image with the inserted moving subject will appear on the monitor screen. After you master the above procedure using extracted sample subjects, you will be ready to create your own extracted subjects and insert them into snapshots or movies for totally original Dynamic Photo images.
Creating a Dynamic Photo Image Step 1: Shoot the subject. Dynamic Photo images are created by extracting the subject out of one image, and inserting it into another image (snapshot or movie). The term “subject” as used here refers to what you extract or crop out of the first image. Perform the following steps to shoot and extract the subject.
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First, shoot the subject. Best results can be obtained with the camera secured on a tripod. With the camera pointed at the moving subject, press the shutter button to record. If you selected “Moving Subject”, the camera will record a series of Continuous Shutter (CS) images over a few seconds.
Complete! The camera compares the images you shot in steps 3 and 4 and extracts the subject. The extracted subject image will appear on the monitor screen. If you selected “Moving Subject”, the 20 subject images that were recorded will scroll on the screen, creating the illusion of movement.
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Use [4] and [6] to select the subject you want to insert and then press [SET]. * Only subjects that can be inserted into other images will appear at this time. If you are inserting a subject into a movie an image will appear on the monitor screen showing the approximate location of the subject in the movie.
Four Tips for Good Subject Cropping • When shooting the subject image, shoot against a white wall or some other surface whose color is different from that of the subject. The camera will not be able to crop the subject image properly if its color is the same as or similar to the background color.
Move the subject away from the wall to avoid shadows! The camera may mistake shadows on the wall or floor caused by strong sunlight, illumination, or other light sources as part of the subject. Shadows tend to form when the subject is too close to a wall.
CS speed Moving Subject 20 frames per 1sec (20fps) second Moving Subject 10 frames per 2sec (10fps) second Moving Subject 5 frames per 4sec (5fps) second Still Subject Changing the “Number of Shots” Setting Normally you need to shoot the subject you want to extract against a background and then shoot the background again without the subject.
Extracting Text from an Image You can write text on a blank sheet of paper, shoot an image of it, and then use the following procedure to extract the text for insertion into an image. Before shooting the subject in step 3 under “Step 1: Shoot the subject.”...
Step 3: Have fun with Dynamic Photo. You can use the Dynamic Photo image you created in Step 2 in a variety of fun ways. Step 4: Converting a Dynamic Photo Still Image to a Movie A Dynamic Photo with a still image background and a moving subject is stored as a series of 20 still images.
This makes it possible to view Dynamic Photo images you created with a CASIO EXILIM digital camera to a format that can be played back as a movie on a PC, digital photo frame, cell phone or other device.