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Casio Exilim EX-FH100 User Manual

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Digital Camera
EX-FH1OO
User's Guide
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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 EXlLIM
Website at http:!/www.exilim.com/

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  • Page 1 Digital Camera EX-FH1OO 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 EXlLIM...
  • Page 2 As you unpack your camera, check to make sure that all items shown below are included. If anything is missing, contact your original retailer. Charger unit (BC-90L) To attach the strap to the camera Attach strap The shape of the power cord here.
  • Page 3 • Any copying of the contents of this User's Guide, either in part or its entirety, is forbidden. Except for your own personal use, any other use of the contents of this manual without the permission of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. is forbidden under copyright laws.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ........M)Quick Start Basics What is a digital camera? ........What you can do with your CASIO camera ......First, charge the battery prior to use ........ l To charge the battery ..........l To load the battery ..........Configuring Basic Settings the First Time You Turn On the Camera ..
  • Page 5 I Continuous Shutter Precautions ........M! Recording Movies To record a movie ..........I Audio ............Recording a High-definition Movie ......... Recording a High Speed Movie ........Using Prerecord Movie ......(Prerecord (Movie)) .. 64 Recording a Movie for YouTube .....
  • Page 6 Shooting with Quick Shutter ......(Quick Shutter).. Displaying the On-screen Grid ......(Grid).. Turning on Image Review ....... (Review).. Using Icon Help ........(Icon Help).. Configuring Power On Default Settings ....(Memory).. Image Quality Settings ........ (Quality) . 105 Specifying Snapshot Image Quality...
  • Page 7 M! Printing Printing Snapshots ..........Connecting Directly to a PictBridge Compatible Printer ....Using DPOF to Specify Images to be Printed and the Number of Copies ......... M! Using the Camera with a Computer Things you can do using a computer .......
  • Page 8 Formatting Built-in Memory or a Memory Card ....(Format) . 170 Resetting the Camera to Factory Defaults ....(Reset) . 170 M)Configuring Monitor Screen Settings Turning Display Information On and Off ...... (Info) . 171 Using the On-screen Histogram to Check Exposure ..
  • Page 9 iiJJil, The numbers in parentheses indicate the pages where each item is explained. • Camera Front Back @Mode dial (pages 25, 33) @Back lamp O[MENU] button @Zoom controller (pages 23, 26, 44) (page 89) (pages 25, 46, 114) @[O] (Movie) button O[1-_-I] (PLAY) button @Shutter button (page 25)
  • Page 10 Bottom _Battery/memory card slots (pages 17, 21, 181, 182) _Speaker _Tripod hole Use this hole when attaching to a tripod. • Charger Unit @ _ T_ :j Contacts _[CHARGE] Lamp @AC jack...
  • Page 11 The monitor screen uses v arious indicators, icons, and values tokeep y ou informed ofthe camera's status. • The sample screens inthis section are intended toshow y ou the locations ofall t he indicators and figures that can appear onthe monitor screen invarious modes. They d onot r epresent screens that a ctually appear onthe camera.
  • Page 12 • Movie Recording @Recording mode (page 59) @Audio recording disabled (page 62) @Remaining movie memory capacity (page 59) @Movie recording time (page 59) @Movie recording in progress (page 59) @Movie quality (HD/STD movie) (pages 59, 62)/ Recording speed (high speed movie) (page 62) •...
  • Page 13 • Movie Playback @No audio data available @File type @Protect indicator (page 128) _Folder name/file name (page 158) @Movie recording time (page 108) @Movie quality/speed (pages 59, 62, 62) @YouTube (page 66) @Date/time (page 165) @Battery level indicator (page 18) •...
  • Page 14 ;iiiiii!i!i!iii!!ii iii¸i¸i¸i¸¸ii¸i¸¸_¸i _% !_i_!:_iii!i;!!ii!i!ii!iiiiiiiiii_ A digital camera stores images on a memory card, so you can record and delete them a countless number of times. You can use the images you record in a variety of different ways. Store images on your Print images.
  • Page 15 JJiii_ ..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. High Speed CS/Prerecord Now you can shoot up to 30 continuous high- resolution images at the amazing speed of 40 images per second (maximum).
  • Page 16 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-90) for power.

  • Page 17: To Load The Battery

    Other Charging Precautions • Use the special charger (BC-90L) to charge the special lithium ion battery (NP-90). Never use any other type of charger device. Attempting to use a different charger can result in 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.
  • Page 18 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 181. Checking Remaining Battery Power As battery power is consumed, a battery indicator on the monitor screen indicates remaining power as shown below.
  • Page 19 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. •...
  • Page 20 Ultra High Speed Type SD memory card is recommended. Note, however that CASIO makes no guarantees about the operation of any Ultra High Speed Type SD memory card used with this camera.

  • Page 21: To Load A Memory Card

    • Never insert anything besides a supported memory card (page 20) 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. Quick Start Basics...

  • Page 22: To Format (Initialize) A New Memory Card

    memory format (initialize) a new card You need to format a new memory card before using it for the first time. 1. Turn on the camera and press [MENU]. 2. On the "Set Up" tab, select "Format" and then press [_.]. 3.

  • Page 23: To Turn Power On

    power W To turn To enter the REC mode, press [ON/OFF] (Power) or [ON/OFF] (Power) (REC). To enter the PLAY mode, press [I-_--I] (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.
  • Page 24 iil ..Your images will not come out clearly if you move the camera Horizontal Vertical when you press the shutter button. When pressing the shutter button, be sure to hold the camera as shown in the illustration, and keep it still by pressing your arms firmly against your sides as you shoot.
  • Page 25 • Take care to ensure that your fingers are not blocking or are not too close to the flash. Fingers can cause unwanted shadows when using the flash. iiiiiii_,, ..The following procedure describes how to shoot a single snapshot. For information about shooting a series of shots (Continuous Shutter), see page 49.
  • Page 26 Half-press the shutter button to focus the image. When focus is complete, the camera will beep, the back lamp will light green, and the focus frame will turn green. • If the current aperture, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, or Auto Exposure is not correct, the setting will turn orange when you half-press the shutter button.
  • Page 27 Recording a Movie [O] (Movie) Press [O] (Movie) to start movie recording. Press [O] (Movie) again to stop movie recording. See the following pages for details. Standard movie (STD movie): page 59 High-definition movie (HD movie): page 62 High speed movie (HS movie): page 62 •...
  • Page 28 Use the following procedure to view snapshots on the camera's monitor screen. • For information about how to play back movies, see page 108. • For information about images recorded using continuous shutter (CS), see page 109. Press [r_-I] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode.

  • Page 29: To Delete A Single File

    If memory becomes full, you can delete images you no longer need in order to free up storage and record more images. • Remember that a file (image) delete operation cannot be undone. • For information about images recorded using continuous shutter (CS), see page 110.

  • Page 30: To Delete All Files

    To delete specific files Press [1"_1] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode and then press [V] (_ $ ). Use [A] and [V] to select "Delete Files" and then press [SET]. • This displays a file selection screen. Use [A], [V], [,], and [11_]to move the selection...
  • Page 31 Operation • Never open the battery cover while the back lamp is flashing green. Doing so can result in the image you just shot being saved incorrectly, damage to other images stored in memory, malfunction of the camera, etc. • If unwanted light is shining directly onto the lens, shade the lens with your hand. Monitor Screen when Shooting Snapshots...

  • Page 32: Auto Focus Restrictions

    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 - Multiple subjects at varying distances from the camera - Subject in a dark location - Subject that is too far away for light from the AF assist light to reach...
  • Page 33 Your camera has a variety of different exposure Mode dial modes. Before recording an image, rotate the mode dial to select the exposure mode that suits the type of image you are trying to record. Simply select one of a collection of built-in sample scenes and the camera sets up automatically for beautiful images every time (page 68).
  • Page 34 • The aperture and shutter speed setting control panels both have two-level displays. The upper level value is for snapshots, while the lower value is for movies. • You may not be able to achieve the brightness you want when shooting an image that is very dark or very bright. If this happens, use the M mode to adjust the aperture or Value for movies shutter speed manually.

  • Page 35: Using The Control Panel

    The control panel can be used to configure camera settings. [A] ET] E_] E_] 1. In the REC mode, press [SET]. [SET] Use [A] and [V] to select the setting you want to change. This will select one of the control panel icons and display its settings. _4 @Image size/Quality _-2(pages 36, 105) Control panel...
  • Page 36 • Pixels A digital camera image is a collection of small Pixel dots called "pixels". The more pixels there are in an image, the more detail there will be. However, you generally can do with fewer pixels when printing an image (L size) through a print service, attaching an image to e-mail, when viewing the image on a computer, etc.
  • Page 37 Image Size Selection Tips Note that larger images have more pixels, so they take up more memory space. More detail, but takes up more memory. Best _ ix when you plan to print large-size prints (such as A3 size). Less detail, but takes up less memory. Best when you want to send images by e-mail, etc.
  • Page 38 Saves the image as both normal JPEG data and RAW image data. A 10M size image is stored for the JPEG data. RAW image data is unprocessed data output by the image sensor and is saved in DNG (digital negative) format. RAW+JPEG Though the image of such data is virtually undeteriorated,...
  • Page 39 • The initial factory default image size setting is 10M (10 million pixels). • Selecting "3:2" records images with an aspect ratio of 3:2, which matches the standard aspect ratio of print paper. • The letters "HDTV" stand for "High Definition Television". An HDTV screen has an aspect ratio of 16:9, which makes them wider than the usual 4:3 aspect ratio of television screens of the past.
  • Page 40 This image size can be selected only in the High Speed CS mode or when using some BEST SHOT scenes _-. Switching to another mode from the High Speed CS mode or selecting some BEST SHOT scenes • while "9M" is selected will cause the image size setting to change to "IOM"...
  • Page 41 ISO sensitivity is a measure of sensitivity to light. In the REC mode, press [SET]. 2. Use[A] and [V] to select the second control panel option from the top (ISO Sensitivity). Use [,] and [P.] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. Adjusts sens,t,v,ty automat,ca,y...
  • Page 42 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.
  • Page 43 • When "[] Auto WB" is selected for the white balance setting, the camera automatically determines the white point of the subject. Certain subject colors and light source conditions can cause problems when the camera tries to determine the white point, which makes proper white balance adjustment impossible.
  • Page 44 1. In the REC mode, press [V] (_ _ ) once. Use [4] and [1_] to select the flash setting you want and then press [SET]. i i; Flash fires automatically in accordance with exposure (amount of light and brightness) conditions. Flash does not fire.
  • Page 45 _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 199) depends on operating conditions (battery condition, ambient temperature, etc.).
  • Page 46 In the REC mode, press [SET]. 2. Use [A] and [V] to select the bottom control panel option (Date/Time). You can use [4] and [1_]to select date or time display. _NOTE • You can select either of two display styles (page 165) for the date: Month/Day or Day/Month.
  • Page 47 _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.

  • Page 48: Optical Zoom/Digital Zoom Switch Point

    Undeteriorated digital zoom Undeteriorated image Deteriorated image quality range quality range "° 10x: 7 4 0X Ol:gE 1× Optical/digital zoom switch point Zoom pointer (Indicates current zoom.) * 10× optical zoom point Deterioration point • An image deterioration icon (¢)will Deterioration Maximum appear on the monitor screen at the...

  • Page 49: Using Normal-Speed Continuous Shutter

    iiiiii Pressing _ (Continuous Shutter) toggles between the Continuous Shutter mode and the Single Shot mode (page 25). "_ (Continuous Shutter) _ Using Normal-speed Continuous Shutter The number of consecutive images you can shoot is theoretically unlimited, as long as there is memory available to store them. Also note that the maximum shooting speed of Normal Speed CS is limited by the type of memory card you are using and the camera setup.
  • Page 50 • For Normal Speed CS, adjustment of exposure, white balance, and Auto Focus is performed for each CS image when the camera is configured with settings shown below. _iii_i_i_i_i_i_ii_i_ii_i_i_i_iiiiii_Wii Auto, A (Aperture Priority)mode, S (Shutter Speed Priority) ............................ mode Auto WB m Auto Focus, D Macro •...

  • Page 51: Using High Speed Cs And Prerecord Cs

    _ Using High Speed CS and Prerecord With High Speed CS, you can configure the camera to shoot at a speed of 1, 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, 30, or 40 images per second, as long as you keep the shutter button and there is memory available to store the images.
  • Page 52 Set the mode dial to [] (Auto). In the REC mode, press [MENU]. Use [,] and [_.] to select the "REC" tab. Use [A] and [V] to select "CS" and then press [,]. Use [A] and [V] to select "High Speed CS", and then press [SET].
  • Page 53 13. Use [,] and [_.] to specify how many of the 30 images and for how long images should be pre-recorded in the buffer. • Prerecord CS shooting is not performed when the number of buffer images and the recording time are both zero.
  • Page 54 _NOTE • Note the following when selecting a High Speed CS speed (fps) setting. - Use a higher High Speed CS speed (fps) setting when shooting a fast-moving subject. - Use a slower High Speed CS speed (fps) setting when shooting a slower-moving subject.

  • Page 55: High Speed Cs Shooting Using The Mechanical Shutter Only

    High Speed CS Shooting Using the Mechanical Shutter Only (F CS) Due to the characteristics of the CMOS imaging element, shooting fast-moving subjects with High Speed CS may cause the subject to become distorted. If this happens, try shooting with F CS (Full pixels Continuous Shutter), which uses the mechanical shutter only and eliminates the problems caused by the CMOS imaging element characteristics.

  • Page 56: Specifying The Method For Saving Continuous Shutter Images

    11. Use [,] and [,] to select the maximum number of shots for each continuous shutter operation and then press [SET]. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down. Images continue to be shot as long as you keep the shutter button depressed. 13.
  • Page 57 After continuous shutter shooting is finished, the shot images are played back at slow speed so you can select the images you want to save. • When shooting with Prerecord CS, the first image saved when you press the shutter all the way is indicated by an "S" mark so you can tell where the continuous shutter operation started.
  • Page 58 _ Continuous Shutter Precautions • You can use the Manual Mode while a continuous shutter mode (High Speed CS, Normal Speed CS, F CS) is selected. To do so, set the mode dial to "A", "S", or "M". • 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.
  • Page 59 rl_l_[_l_[_ iiiiiiiiii, The following procedure explains how to record a standard (STD) movie. See the pages indicated below for more information about movies. High-definition movie (HD movie): page 62 High speed movie (HS movie): page 62 [O] (Movie) Set the mode dial to [] (Auto).
  • Page 60 In order to avoid problems such as these, use of an Ultra High Speed Type SD memory card is recommended. Note, however that CASIO makes no guarantees about the operation of any Ultra High Speed Type SD memory card used with this camera.
  • Page 61 _NOTE • Only digital zoom is enabled during HD or STD movie recording. Zoom is disabled during high speed movie recording. To use optical zoom for HD movie, STD movie, or high speed movie recording, perform the zoom operation before you press [Q] to start recording.
  • Page 62 This camera supports recording of high-definition (HD) movies. The aspect ratio of an HD movie is 16:9, the image size is 1280X720 pixels, and the frame rate is 30 fps. Image quality and image size settings cannot be changed. Set the mode dial to [] (Auto).
  • Page 63 Use [A] and [V] to select "HS [] Speed" and then press [,]. Use [A] and [V] to select the frame rate (recording speed) you want and then press [SET]. A fast frame rate (such as 1000 fps)will result in a smaller image size. 120 fps 640X480 240 fps...
  • Page 64 With this feature, the camera pre-records up to five seconds of whatever is happening in front of the lens in a buffer that is continually updated. Pressing [O] saves the pre-recorded action (buffer contents) followed by real-time recording. Real-time recording continues until you stop it. Prerecord Movie can be used when shooting a standard (STD) movie, a high-definition (HD) movie, or a high speed (HS) movie.
  • Page 65 • To shoot a Prerecord Movie After using the above procedure to set up the camera for Prerecord Movie, point the camera at the subject. When you are ready to record, press [Q]. This will save the approximately five seconds of action that was prerecorded the buffer before you pressed [Q] (two seconds if you are using high speed movie) and start real-time recording.
  • Page 66 The movie file will be stored in a camera folder named "IOOYOUTB'. • 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" scene to YouTube (page 148).
  • Page 67 While a movie is being recorded, press the shutter button. Movie recording continues after the snapshot is recorded. Number of recordable snapshots _NOTE • You can shoot up to 10 snapshots per movie. The number of snapshots is also limited by the amount of free space available on the memory card. •...
  • Page 68 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.
  • Page 69 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 2.
  • Page 70 • BEST SHOT Precautions • BEST SHOT scene images were not shot using this camera. • Images shot using a BEST SHOT scene may not produce the results you expected due to shooting conditions and other factors. • You can modify the camera settings that are configured after you select a BEST SHOT scene.
  • Page 71 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). 2.
  • Page 72 With High Speed Night Scene and High Speed Night Scene and Portrait, the camera detects automatically whether it is being hand-held or on a tripod. If the camera detects it is being hand-held, pressing the shutter button will record a series of images and combine them in a way that minimizes image blur due to low light conditions.
  • Page 73 _NOTE • When holding the camera by hand while shooting with these BEST SHOT scenes, make sure that the subjects remain as still as possible as the camera shoots the series of images. • Even when holding the camera by hand while shooting with "High Speed Night Scene and Portrait", under certain conditions the camera may shoot only a single image instead of a series of images.
  • Page 74 When you press the shutter button while High Speed Anti Shake is enabled, the camera records multiple images and automatically combines them in a way that produces a final image with minimal blur. You can shoot with this feature to minimize the effects of camera movement when shooting with optical anti shake does not produce the desired results.
  • Page 75 This BEST SHOT scene shoots a series of CS images using different exposure settings and combines them into a final image to correct for overexposure underexposure of subjects of differing brightness. In the REC mode, set the mode dial to I_. Press [SET].
  • Page 76 There always is some unavoidable time lag between the point you press the shutter button and the point that the image is actually recorded. The "Lag Correction" feature lets you configure the camera to lessen or even eliminate this lag to help you better time your shots and get exactly the moment you want.
  • Page 77 Use [,] and [_.] to scroll through the pre-recorded images on the monitor screen. Use [,] and [1_] to scroll through the pre-recorded images. Each image appears, along with an indication of the timing when it was pre-recorded. ._-_ _ .,-_ _ _-_ _ ._-_ SHUTTER...
  • Page 78 Multi-motion image can be used to isolate a moving subject within a series of multiple images and place them against a stationary background. Use a tripod or some other means to make sure that the camera is not moving or shaking when shooting with Multi-motion image.
  • Page 79 _NOTE • With this BEST SHOT scene, the flash setting automatically becomes [_ (Flash Off). • Shooting with this BEST SHOT scene makes the shooting range narrower than normal. • The Self-timer cannot be used with this BEST SHOT scene. •...
  • Page 80 With High Speed Best Selection, the camera automatically shoots a series of images, and selects the best one based on facial image blur, and facial expression (whether the subject is smiling or blinking). In the REC mode, set the mode dial to I_. Press [SET].
  • Page 81 You can use these features to shoot an image automatically whenever the subject moves into or moves out of a frame on the monitor screen. You also can configure the camera to record images of what happened immediately before and after the subject moves.
  • Page 82 9. Use[,] and [_.] to select the continuous shutter CS speed (CS) speed you want and then press [SET]. The camera measures light levels and configures the fastest possible CS speed setting automatically. Enables specification of the number of OS images recorded per second.
  • Page 83 15. Use [,] and [b'] to select the subject movement sensitivity, and then press [SET]. • You can select any one of three sensitivity levels: "High", "Normal", or "Low". • Move Out CS Setting Guide High : For a subject that moves out of the boundary quickly Low : For a subject that moves out of the boundary slowly •...
  • Page 84 Image recording will continue until the end of the recording time is reached. • While the camera is in Move Out CS recording standby, you can cancel standby by pressing the shutter button all the way down. You then will be able to shoot images normally.
  • Page 85 Save the CS images (page 56). _NOTE • With this BEST SHOT scene, the flash setting automatically becomes [_ (Flash Off). • Shooting with this BEST SHOT scene makes the shooting range narrower than normal. • The Self-timer cannot be used with this BEST SHOT scene. •...
  • Page 86 The High Speed CS capabilities provide you with a variety of BEST SHOT options to suite exactly the type of image you are trying to record. Images continue to be shot as long as you keep the shutter button depressed, with the shooting speed optimized according to the BEST SHOT scene you are using.
  • Page 87 Half-press and hold the shutter button to start pre-recording of images. A preset number of images are pre-recorded. The pre-recorded images are continually updated until you full-press the shutter button. • If you release the half-pressed shutter button before pressing it the rest of the way down, all of the pre-recorded images currently in the buffer will be deleted.
  • Page 88 The High Speed Movie capabilities of the camera provide you with a variety of BEST SHOT options to suite exactly the type of image you are trying to record. In the REC mode, set the mode dial to 17_. Press [SET]. Select the BEST SHOT scene you want to use and then press [SET].
  • Page 89 The following are menu operations you can use to configure various camera settings. • Example Menu Screen Operation In the REC mode, press [MENU]. [A][v][q][_] This will display the menu screen. • Menu contents are different in the REC mode and PLAY mode. 2.
  • Page 90 • Menu Operations in This Manual Menu operations are represented in this manual as shown below. The following operation is the same as the one described under "Example Menu Screen Operation" on page 89. Use [_] and [1_] to select the "REC" tab. (REC) _--*_ [MENU] _ --*_ REC Tab_ --*_ Self-timer Press Press...
  • Page 91 Selecting a Focus Mode (Focus) (REC) ---_ [MENU] ---_ REC Tab ---_ Focus Approximately 15 cm Auto General to co (infinity) Automatic Focus recording (5.9" to co) (Wide Angle) Fixed Fixed focal Approximately distance point 7 cm to 50 cm (2.8"...
  • Page 92 To focus with manual focus On the monitor screen, compose the image so the subject you want to focus on is within the yellow boundary. Watching the image on the monitor screen and [_.] to adjust focus. • At this time the image that is within the boundary Yellow boundary will enlarge and fill the monitor screen, which aids...
  • Page 93 Using Focus Lock Subject to be focused "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.
  • Page 94 Using the Self-timer (Self-timer) (REC) ---*[MENU] ---* REC Tab ---* 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. 1O-second Self-timer 2-second Self-timer •...
  • Page 95 Reducing the Effects of Camera and Subject Movement (Anti Shake) (REC) --_ [MENU] REC Tab --_ Anti Shake You can turn on the camera's Anti Shake feature to reduce image blur due to subject movement or camera movement when shooting a moving subject using telephoto, when shooting a fast-moving subject, or when shooting under dim lighting conditions Minimizes the effects of camera and subject movement...
  • Page 96 Specifying the Auto Focus Area (AF Area) (REC) ---_ [MENU] ---_ REC Tab ---_ AF Area You can use the following procedure to change the Auto Focus metering area for shooting snapshots. • When recording movies, the AF metering area is always "r_l Spot". This mode takes readings of a small area in the center of the image.
  • Page 97 "I'a3 Spot" or ,,rill Tracking ..Multi" Focus frame [SET] Focus point Focus frame • ,,rill Tracking" cannot be used in combination with the following features. Prerecord CS, Normal Speed CS, some BEST SHOT scenes (Move Out CS, Move In CS, Multi-motion Image, Lag Correction, Expression CS, Baby CS, Child CS, Pet CS, Sports CS)
  • Page 98 _ Using the Auto Focus Assist Light (AF Assist Light) (REC) ---_ [MENU] ---_ REC Tab ---_ AF Assist Light Half-pressing the shutter button while this setting is selected Front lamp causes the front lamp to light, which provides illumination for focusing in areas where lighting is dim.
  • Page 99 Tips for Best Face Detection Results • The camera performs center focus if it cannot detect a face. • Always make sure that Auto Focus (AF) is selected as the focus mode when shooting with face detection. • Detection of the following types of faces is not supported. - A face that is obstructed by hair, sunglasses, a hat, etc., or a face in dark shade - A profile or a face that is at an angle...
  • Page 100 Changing the Continuous Shutter Mode (CS) (REC) --* [MENU] REC Tab --* Perform the following steps to change the continuous shutter mode. Enables shooting of up to 30 continuous shutter images at faster speeds than Normal Speed CS. See page 51 for details. The number of consecutive images you can shoot is theoretically unlimited, as...
  • Page 101 _Turning Digital Zoom On or Off (Digital Zoom) (REC) --_ [MENU] REC Tab --_ Digital Zoom Select "On" when you want to use digital zoom (page 47). • Digital zoom is disabled while shooting with the following feature. - High speed movie recording - "RAW+"...
  • Page 102 Shooting with Quick Shutter (Quick Shutter) (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.
  • Page 103 _Turning on Image Review (Review) [It'31] (REC) ---* [MENU] ---* REC Tab ---* Review While Review is turned on, the camera will display a image for about one second immediately after you press the shutter button to record it. • Image review is available only when shooting single images. It does not work with continuous shutter.
  • Page 104 _ Configuring Power On Default Settings (Memory) (REC) ---_ [MENU] ---_ REC Tab ---_ Memory This setting lets you specify which camera settings should be remembered by the camera when it is turned off, and restored the next time the camera is turned on. To have the camera remember a setting, you should enable the setting's memory.
  • Page 105 Specifying Snapshot Image Quality (1_'1 Quality (Snapshot)) (REC) ---* [MENU] ---* Quality Tab ---* [] Quality (Snapshot) Gives image qua,ity priority Norma, Gives the number of images priority • The "Fine" setting helps to bring out details when shooting dense tree branches or leaves, a complex pattern, etc.
  • Page 106 Setting the High Speed Movie Frame Rate (HS [] Speed) (REC) ---_ [MENU] ---_ Quality Tab ---_ HS [] Speed See page 62 for details. (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.
  • Page 107 _ Specifying Flash Intensity (Flash Intensity) (REC) ---* [MENU] ---* Quality Tab ---* Flash Intensity You can specify flash intensity to one of five levels from +2 (brightest flash) to -2 (least bright flash). • Flash intensity may not change when the subject is too far away or too close. _ Using Built-in Color Filters (Color Filter) [It31] (REC) --* [MENU]...
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