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Casio Exilim EX-Z3 Recording Functions Manual

Casio Exilim EX-Z3 Recording Functions Manual

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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
This section describes other powerful features and
functions that are available for recording.
Selecting the Focus Mode
You can select one of four different focus modes: Auto
Focus, Macro, Infinity, and Manual.
1.
In the REC mode, press [ ]
(
).
• Each press of [ ] (
cycles thorough the focus
mode settings in the
sequence shown below.
No indicator
(Auto Focus)
(Macro)
(Infinity)
MF (Manual Focus)
[ ] (
)
MENU
)
SET
DISP
Focus mode indicator

Using Auto Focus

As its name suggests, Auto Focus focuses the image
automatically. The automatic focus operation starts when
you press the shutter release button down half way. The
following is the Auto Focus range.
Range: Approximately 40cm to
1.
Keep pressing [ ] (
focus mode indicator on the display.
2.
Compose the image
so the main subject is
within the focus
frame, and then press
the shutter release
button half way.
• You can tell whether the
image is focused by
observing the focus
frame and the green
operation lamp.
57
(1.3´ to )
) until there is no
99 99
1600
1600
1200
1200
NORMAL
NORMAL
IN
1 / 1000
1 / 1000
F2.6
F2.6
03 03/12 12/24 24
12 12 : 58 58
Focus frame
Green operation lamp

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  • Page 1: Other Recording Functions

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS This section describes other powerful features and functions that are available for recording. Selecting the Focus Mode You can select one of four different focus modes: Auto Focus, Macro, Infinity, and Manual. In the REC mode, press [ ] •...

  • Page 2: Using The Macro Mode

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS When you see this: It means this: Green focus frame The image is focused. Green operation lamp Red focus frame The image is not in Flashing green operation lamp focus. Press the shutter release button the rest of the way to record the image.

  • Page 3: Using The Infinity Mode

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Infinity Mode The Infinity mode fixes focus at infinity ( ). Use this mode when recording scenery and other faraway images. Keep pressing [ ] ( ) until the focus mode indicator shows Record the image. Using Manual Focus With the Manual Focus mode, you can adjust the focus of an image manually.

  • Page 4: Using Focus Lock

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS While watching the image on the monitor screen, use [ ] and [ ] to focus. Manual focus position To do this: Do this: Focus out on the subject Press [ ]. Focus in on the subject Press [ ].

  • Page 5: Exposure Compensation (Ev Shift)

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Keeping the shutter release button half way down, re- compose the image as you like. • This locks the focus on the subject that is currently within the focus frame. When the image is composed the way you want, press the shutter release button the rest of the way to record it.
  • Page 6 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Use [ ] and [ ] to change the exposure compensation value, and then press [SET]. • Pressing [SET] registers the displayed value. Up : Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best used for light-colored subjects and backlight subjects.

  • Page 7: Adjusting White Balance

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Adjusting White Balance The wavelengths of the light produced by various light sources (sunlight, light bulb, etc.) can affect the color of a subject when it is recorded. White balance lets you make adjustments to compensate for different lighting types, so the colors of an image appear more natural.

  • Page 8: Adjusting White Balance Manually

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Adjusting White Balance Manually Under some light sources, automatic white balance under the “Auto” setting can take a long time to complete. Also, the auto white balance range (color temperature range) is limited. Manual white balance helps to ensure that colors are recorded correctly for a particular light source.

  • Page 9: Using The Best Shot Mode

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Best Shot Mode Selecting one of the 21 Best Shot scenes automatically sets up the camera for recording a similar type of image. Example Sample Scene In the REC mode, press [MENU]. Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and then press [ ].

  • Page 10: Creating Your Own Best Shot Setup

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! • Sample scene number 4 is Coupling Shot scene (page 69). Sample scene number 5 is a Pre-shot scene (page 71). • Best Shot scenes were not recorded using this camera. They are provided as samples only. •...
  • Page 11 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Use [ ] and [ ] to display the image whose setup you want to register as a Best Shot scene. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Save”, and then press [SET]. • This registers the setup. •...

  • Page 12: To Delete A Best Shot User Setup

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS To delete a Best Shot user setup In the REC mode, press [MENU]. Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “ and then press [SET]. •...

  • Page 13: 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 14 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Align the focus frame on the monitor screen with the subject you want on the left side of the image, and then press the shutter release button to Focus frame record the image. • The focus, exposure, white balance, zoom, and flash settings are fixed for this type of...

  • Page 15: 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 16 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 17: 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 18 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • The remaining recording time value counts down on the monitor screen as you record. When movie recording is complete, the movie file is stored in file memory. • To cancel storage of the movie file, use [ ] to select “Delete”...

  • Page 19: 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 24). You can also display the histogram of a recorded image in the PLAY mode.

  • Page 20: 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 21: Assigning Functions To The And Keys

    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 22: 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 154). EV shift • [ ] decreases compensation, [ ] increases compensation (page 61).

  • Page 23: 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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