Casio Exilim EX-M20U Function Manual
Casio Exilim EX-M20U Function Manual

Casio Exilim EX-M20U 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
55
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 Bestshot 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. A white piece of paper •...
  • Page 5: In The Rec Mode, Press [Menu]

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS In the REC mode, press [MENU]. Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “ BESTSHOT”, and then press [SET]. • This enters the BESTSHOT mode and displays a sample scene.
  • Page 6: Creating Your Own Bestshot Setup

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Creating Your Own BESTSHOT 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 Bestshot User Setup

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! • BESTSHOT user setups are located in the camera’s built-in memory after the built-in sample scenes. • Note that formatting the built-in memory (page 119) deletes all BESTSHOT user setups. NOTES • The following are the settings that are included in a BESTSHOT user setup: EV shift value, white balance mode, flash mode, and ISO sensitivity.
  • 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: Recording Audio (Ex-M20U Only)

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Recording Audio (EX-M20U Only) Adding Audio to a Snapshot You can add audio to a snapshot after you record it. • Image Format: JPEG JPEG is an image format that provides efficient data compression. The file extension of a JPEG file is “.JPG”. •...
  • Page 13: Recording Your Voice

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Press the shutter release button to start audio recording. • The operation/flash charge lamp flashes green as recording is performed. • Even if you have the monitor screen turned off (page 25), the monitor screen turns on while you are adding audio to a snapshot.
  • Page 14 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Press the shutter release button to start voice recording. • The remaining recording time value counts down on the monitor screen and the operation/flash charge lamp flashes green as recording is performed. • Pressing the [DISP] button during voice recording turns off the monitor screen.
  • Page 15: Using The Histogram

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Histogram You can use the [DISP] button to display a histogram on the monitor screen. The histogram lets you check exposure conditions as you record images (page 25). You can also display the histogram of a recorded image in the PLAY mode.
  • Page 16: Rec Mode Camera Settings

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! • Note that the above histograms are shown for illustrative purposes only. You may not be able to achieve exactly the same shapes for particular subjects. • A centered histogram does not necessarily guarantee optimum exposure. The recorded image may be over-exposed or under-exposed, even though its histogram is centered.
  • Page 17: Turning The On-Screen Grid On And Off

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! • Increasing ISO sensitivity can cause static to appear inside an image. Select the ISO sensitivity setting that suits your shooting needs. • Using a high ISO sensitivity setting along with the flash to shoot a nearby subject may result in improper illumination of the subject.
  • Page 18: 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 19 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS When you want to assign this function to [ ] and [ ] keys: Recording mode • [ ] and [ ] cycle through recording modes. • EX-S20U: Snapshot, BESTSHOT • EX-M20U: Snapshot, BESTSHOT, Snapshot Audio, Voice Recording (page 168) Flash mode •...
  • Page 20: 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. • EX-S20U: Snapshot, BESTSHOT • EX-M20U: Snapshot, BESTSHOT, Snapshot Audio, Voice Recording (page 168) Digital Zoom •...
  • Page 21: 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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