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  • Page 1 (_ X I L_.IIVI Digital Camera EX..V8 User's Guide Thank • Before usin contained in • Keep the User's Guide in reference. • For the most t product, visit the official EXILIM Website at http://www.exilim.com/ K830PCM1DMX...
  • 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. To attach the strap to the camera. The shape of the AC power cord plug varies according country or geographic area.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    UNPACKING GETTING READY Charging the Battery ......QUICK START BASICS J To load the battery J To charge the battery First, charge the battery ...... J Replacing the Battery Configuring Display Language, Date, W Battery Precautions and Time Settings ......Using the Camera in another Country ..

  • Page 4: Shootinga Snapshot

    SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT Manually Configuring Shutter Speed and Aperture Settings ....... Specifying the Recording Mode ....Holding the Camera Correctly ....SHOOTING A MOVIE Shooting a Snapshot ......Movie Image Quality ......J Specifying Irnage Size J Specifying Image Quality Shooting a Movie ......

  • Page 5: Viewing A Movie

    ADVANCED SETTINGS Other Useful Recording Functions ... J Using Key Custornize to Assign Functions Changing the Focus Mode ....[_1] and [1_-] J Using Auto Focus J Displaying an On-screen Grid J Using Macro Focus J Displaying the Image You Just Recorded J Using Infinity Focus (image Review)
  • Page 6 EDITING IMAGES USING AUDIO Resizing a Snapshot ....... Adding Audio to a Snapshot ....Cropping a Snapshot ...... Recording Audio Only (Voice Recording) ..Keystone Correction ....... MANAGING YOUR FILES Using Color Restoration to Correct the Color of an Old Photograph ....
  • Page 7 OTHER SETTINGS PRINTING Configuring Camera Sound Settings ..Types of Printing ......Turning the Startup Screen On or Off ..Using Professional Print Service ..... Specifying the File Name Serial Number Using Your Printer to Print Images ... Generation Rule ......Using DPOF to Specify Images to be Changing the Camera Date Printed and the Number of Copies ....
  • Page 8 USING THE CAMERA WITH APPENDIX A COMPUTER General Guide ......Monitor Screen Contents ....What you can do ......Menu Reference ......Using the Camera with a Windows Computer .. 230 Indicator Lamps ......J Viewing and Storing Irnages on a Computer J Transfer of Images from the Camera...

  • Page 9: Quick Start Basics

    (page 36) 3. Close the battery cover. Loading the Battery into the Camera 1. Open the battery cover. r Screen While pressing lightly on the cover slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow to open. Load the battery into the camera. Back EXILIM logo Battery...
  • Page 10 Using the USB Cradle to Charge 1. Plug the USB cradle into a household power outlet. AC adaptor USB cradle AC powercord 2. Place the camera onto the USB cradle. [CHARGE] lamp Red." Charging Green: Charged (Full) • It takes about 150 minutes achieve a full charge.
  • Page 11 (pages 210,214) Slide open the lens cover to turn on the camera. • Take care that you do not touch the lens when sliding the lens cover. Use [A], [V], [_], and [1_] to select the language you want and then press [SET]. Use [&], [V], [_], and [1_] to select the area where you will use the camera and then press [SET].
  • Page 12 Use [A] and [Y] to select the date format and then press [SET]. Example: December 19, 2007 Jec_:t _ 07/12/19 YY/MM/DD 19/12/07 DD/MM/YY 12/19/07 MM/DD/YY 7. Set the date and the time. Use [_] and [1_]to select the setting you want (year, month, day, hour, minute) and then use [A] and [V] to change the setting. To switch between 12-hour and 24-hour format, slide the Zoom Controller.
  • Page 13 (page 46) Loading a Memory Card into the Camera Load a memory card into the camera. When a memory card is loaded, the camera stores images shoot on the card. NOTE • Though the camera has built-in memory, using a memory card provides additional capacity...
  • Page 14 5. Press [A] to select "Format" and then press Formatting a Memory Card [SET]. Before you can use a memory card with your camera, you must format it. • To cancel formatting, select "Cancel" and then press [SET]. • Wait until the "Busy... Please wait..." message disappears from the monitor screen before doing anything else.
  • Page 15 (page 56) 1. Slide open the lens cover to turn on the Shutter Button camera. • Take care that you do not touch the lens when sliding the lens cover. Snapshoticon Align the mode dial with "hq" (Snapshot). This causes "_" to appear on the monitor screen.
  • Page 16 Continuing to keep the camera still, press the half-press do I shutter button? shutter button all the way down. The shutter button is designed to stop about half way down The recorded image will remain on the display for about one when you press it lightly.
  • Page 17 Fully pressing the shutter button without waiting for Auto Focus (page 156) Fully pressing the shutter button without waiting for Auto ] (PLA Y) Focus to operate will record using Quick Shutter (page 129). Quick Shutter lets you capture exactly the moment you want.
  • Page 18 (page 97) 1. Align the mode dial with "6" (Movie). Movie Icon This causes "_" (Movie) to appear on the monitor screen. Remaining Recording Time • If "_" (PLAY Mode) is on the monitor screen, make sure that the lens cover is open and then press the shutter button or [_] (PLAY).
  • Page 19 Image Quality Movie Your camera lets you select from among six image quality settings (UHQ, UHQ Wide, HQ, HQ Wide, Normal, LP) for movies. To get the most out of the imaging capabilities your camera, use a quality setting of "HQ" (High Quality) "HQ Wide"...
  • Page 20 (page 158) The film-like frame that appears on the monitor screen indicates Use [41] and [,] to select the movie you want that this is an image from a movie. to play. When scrolling through irnages, a movie is displayed on the "_ "Movie icon monitor screen by showing its first frame.
  • Page 21 (page 204) 1. Press [_]. You can use the following procedure to delete files you have transferred to your computer's hard disk, images you have Press _ ). printed, or files you simply no longer need. This frees up memory for recording more images.

  • Page 22: Introduction

    M A powerful collection of useful recording features • Face recognition during image recording (page 84) BEST SHOT for beautiful shots simply by • Reduction of the effects of hand and subject movement using selecting a sample image built into the camera high shutter speeds...
  • Page 23 Note that CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any use of this product that infringes on the copyrights of others...
  • Page 24 LLC. recommendation of the product by YouTube, LLC. • EXILIM, Photo Loader, Photo Transport, and YouTube Uploader for CASIO are registered trademarks or trademarks of CASlO COMPUTER CO., LTD. • Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM was developed based on HOT ALBUM,...
  • Page 25 Except for your own personal use, and other use of the contents of this manual without the permission of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. is forbidden under copyright laws. • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for...
  • Page 26 m Directly Viewing the Sun or Bright Light "_ • Never look at the sun or any other bright light through cameras viewfinder. Doing so can damage your eyesight. I Take test shots before shooting the final shot. M Flash •...
  • Page 27 Connecting a non-specified device protect yourself against burn injury. creates the risk of fire and electric shock. 3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center INTRODUCTION...
  • Page 28 If you are using battery power, remove the battery from the camera. Keep Away From Fire Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. • Never expose the camera to fire, which can cause it to...

  • Page 29: J To Charge The Battery

    Be sure to leave all internal inspection, device. Note that data can be deleted in the case of camera maintenance, and repair up to your dealer or nearest CASIO malfunction, repair, etc. authorized service center. M Memory Protection Locations To Be Avoided •...
  • Page 30 • This battery is intended for use with a CASIO Digital Camera immediately remove it from the camera or charger unit and only. Use with any other device...
  • Page 31 Never try to modify the AC adaptor or subject it to bending. Do not twist or pull on the power cord. Should the power cord or plug ever become damaged, contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center INTRODUCTION...
  • Page 32 • Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands are wet. Doing M USB Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions so creates the risk of electric shock. • Make sure you always remove the camera from the USB • Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric cradle before...
  • Page 33 M Data Error Precautions Battery Life • Battery continuous operation times provided in this manual • Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital represent the approximate amount of time before the camera components. Any of the following creates the risk of turns off due to low battery power when being powered by the...
  • Page 34 m Power Supply Operating Environment • The operating temperature range of the camera is 0°C to • Use onlythe special rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-50) 40°C (32°F to 104°F). to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not •...
  • Page 35 M Other Precautions I Caring for your camera • Fingerprints, dirt, and other foreign matter on the lens surface • The camera becomes slightlywarrn during use. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction. can interfere with proper operation of the camera. Avoid touching the lens surface.
  • Page 36 Load the battery into the camera. With the EXlLIM logo on the battery facing downwards (in Your camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery the direction of the lens), hold the stopper in the direction (NP-50), indicated bythe arrow as you slide the battery into the camera.
  • Page 37 Close the battery cover. To charge the battery Swing the battery cover closed, and then slide it securely 1. Plug the USB cradle into a household power into place as you press it against the camera. outlet. USB Cradle ® AC Adaptor The battery is not fully charged...
  • Page 38 With the camera positioned so the monitor When charging is complete screen is facing towards you as shown in the The [CHARGE] lamp, which was lit red during charging, illustration, place it onto the USB cradle. changes to green. The [CHARGE] lamp lights red and charging starts. Remove the camera from the USB cradle and unplug the AC •...
  • Page 39 If the [CHARGE] lamp flashes This indicates that the camera or battery is faulty, or that the • Use only the bundled USB cradle or the separately battery is loaded in the camera incorrectly. available special charger unit (BC-40L) to charge Remove the battery from the camera...
  • Page 40 Battery Power Conservation Tips • When you do not need to use the flash, select "_" (flash off) ,, Due to differences in the power requirements of each for the flash setting (page 72). mode, the battery indicator may show a lower level in the •...

  • Page 41: J Replacing The Battery

    Replacing the Battery Battery Precautions 1. Open the battery cover. M Precautions during Use • Operation provided by a battery under cold conditions With the camera oriented with its monitor always less than operation under normal temperatures. This screen facing upwards as shown in the is due to the characteristics of the battery,...
  • Page 42 I Storage Precautions • Though a rechargeable lithium ion battery provides high Note the following precautions. capacity in a compact configuration, long-term storage while • The bundled AC adaptor is designed for operation with any charged can cause it to deteriorate. power supply in the range of 100V to 240V AC, 50/60Hz.
  • Page 43 The operation lamp will be lit green while the camera is turned Mode dial Turning Power On To turn power on and enter a REC mode Open the lens cover. • If the camera is already turned and in the PLAY mode with the lens cover open, you can enter a REC mode by performing Operation...
  • Page 44 Turning Power Off Turning Power First Time Close tile lens cover. Tile first time you load a battery into the camera, a screen • To turn off the camera while the lens cover is closed, press appears for configuring screen text language, date, and time (PLAY).
  • Page 45 1. Press [MENU]. Battery Power Conservation Features This camera is equipped with a sleep function and auto power Use [_1] and [,] to select the "Set Up" tab. off function to conserve battery power. You can configure these settings in the REC mode as described below.

  • Page 46: J Supported Memory Cards

    Supported Memory Cards Your camera supports use of the You can store images you shoot with the camera on a memory following types of memory cards. card. It is up to you to purchase a commercially available SD Memory Card memory card.
  • Page 47 • Electrostatic charge, electrical noise, and other phenomena can cause data to become corrupted or even • See the instructions that come with the memory card for lost. Make sure that you always back up important data on information about how to use it. other media (CD-R, CD-RW, MO disk, hard disk, etc.).

  • Page 48: Loading A Memory Card Into The Camera

    Load a memory card into the camera. Loading a Memory Card into the Camera Positioning the memory card so its front is facing upwards (towards the monitor screen side of the camera), slide it into the card slot all the way in until you hear it click securely into •...

  • Page 49: Replacing The Memory Card

    Pull the card out the rest of the way by hand. slot, immediately turn off the camera, remove the battery, and contact your retailer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. • Never remove a card from the camera while the operation lamp is flashing green.

  • Page 50: W Formatting A Memory Card

    Load the memory card you want to format into Formatting a Memory Card the camera. Before using a new memory card for the first time, you need to format it. Once you format a memory card, you will not need to Turn on the camera and press [MENU].
  • Page 51 Memory Card Precautions • If a memory card starts to behave abnormally, you can restore The following are menu operations you will need to use to normal operation by reformatting it. However, it is configure camera settings. Take a few moments to become recommended that you always...
  • Page 52 4. Use [A] and [Y] to select the setting you want. Menu Screen Operation Buttons Select tabs. [liD'] is also used to apply a setting. 5. Apply the setting. • Pressing [SET] applies the selected setting and exits the Select a setting option.
  • Page 53 @ PLAY mode Each press of [A] (DISP) changes the contents of the monitor screen as shown below. REC Modes Indicators Histogram/Details Indicators on Histogram on Indicators Indica tots off GETTING READY...
  • Page 54 • Pressing (DISP) will not change monitor screen Perform one of the following operations if you find that you have contents during standby or recording of an audio snapshot. gotten lost while performing button operations during recording • You can use [A] (DISP) to turn off the monitor screen only...
  • Page 55 PLAY mode Scr_ Menu screen [MENU] or [_] REC mode screen Press [_]. Delete screen Press [[_]. You could also select "Cancel" and then press [SET]. GETTING READY...
  • Page 56 • A (Aperture Priority In this mode, you select the aperture, and other settings Your CASIO digital camera has eight recording modes, each of adjusted accordingly (page 92). which is described below. Before recording an image, use the • S (Shutter...

  • Page 57: Shooting A Snapshot

    _NOTE • The icon of the currently Snapshot mode icon Holding the camera with one hand can result in accidental hand selected recording mode movement. Hold the camera securely with both hands when (like "_" for the Snapshot shooting snapshots. mode) is displayed on the •...

  • Page 58: Correctly

    _NOTE • Take care that your fingers and the strap do not cover any • Good-looking images are impossible if you move the of the areas indicated in the illustration. camera when you press the shutter button or while Auto Focus operation is being performed.
  • Page 59 image. Focus While the focus frame is aligned with the subject, half-press the shutter button. 1. Slide open the lens cover to turn on the camera. Auto Focus will focus the image automatically, and the focus frame and operation lamp will turn green. The shutter Align the mode dial...
  • Page 60 Shoot the image. _NOTE When the image is focused, press the shutter button the rest • The aperture value indicates the size of the opening that of the way. lets light into the camera. A larger aperture value indicates a smaller opening.
  • Page 61 m Fully pressing the shutter button without Checking a Snapshot waiting for Auto Focus A snapshot will remain on the monitor screen for a short while • You can shoot snapshots by pressing the shutter button after you shoot it and then disappear when the camera gets ready for the next image.

  • Page 62: J Specifying Irnage Size

    Specifying Image Size _NOTE A digital camera image is a collection of small dots (pixels). • The following information changes on the display during The size of an image indicates how many pixels it contains, the image size selection operation. is expressed as horizontal pixels x vertical...
  • Page 63 • Selecting 3:2 (3264 x 2176 pixels) records images with an Specifying Image Quality aspect ratio of 3:2, which matches the standard aspect ratio Your camera lets you select "Fine" (maximum image quality), (3:2) of print paper. "Normal", or "Economy" (maximum memory economy)
  • Page 64 Turning Off the AF Assist Lamp _NOTE The AF assist lamp emits light that helps the camera focus when • The "Fine" setting helps to bring out details when shooting you half-press the shutter button under dark lighting conditions. a finely detailed image of nature that includes dense tree...

  • Page 65: J Using The Easy Mode

    1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. Using the easy Mode The easy Mode eliminates troublesome setups and simplifies On the "REC" tab, select "AF Assist Light" image recording. This mode is recommended for those who are and then press [1_]. new to digital imaging.
  • Page 66 image. Shoot Using the easy Mode Menu When the image is focused, press the shutter button the rest In the easy mode, menu display is limited to flash, self-timer, of the way. image size settings. While the camera is in the easy mode, This will shoot the snapshot and save it to the memory...

  • Page 67: Precautions

    3. Use [A] and [V] to select the setting you want, Snapshot Shooting Precautions and then press [SET]. M Operation • While the operation lamp is flashing green, never open the Flash (Auto Flash) _'/ _ (Flash On) / battery cover or place the camera onto or remove it from the...

  • Page 68: Auto Focus Restrictions

    Auto Focus Restrictions Monitor Screen when Shooting Snapshots • The image that appears on the monitor screen is for image • Proper focus may not be possible when shooting the following composition. The actual image will be recorded at the quality types of subjects.
  • Page 69 Slide the zoom controller to change the zoom factor. Your camera provides you with 7X optical zoom (which changes the lens focal distance), which can be used in combination with digital zoom (which digitally process the center portion of the image to enlarge it) for total zoom capabilities...
  • Page 70 • The zoom controller has two speeds. Sliding the zoom M Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom Switch Point controller further upwards or downwards zooms at high If you hold the zoom controller towards [r_]] in step 2 of the speed. above procedure, the zoom operation...
  • Page 71 • The image deterioration point depends on the image size Undeteriorated Image Quality Deteriorated Image Quality (page 62). The smaller the image size, the higher the zoom Range Range factor you can use before reaching the image deterioration point. • Though digital zoom generally causes...
  • Page 72 I Turning Off Digital Zoom You can turn off digital zoom if you want to use optical zoom Perform the following steps to Flash only. This will help to avoid deteriorated images due to select the flash mode you want to accidentally switching over from optical zoom to digital zoom use.
  • Page 73 1. In a REC mode, press [V] ( _]] _ ). • Each press of [V] ( _] _ ) cycles through the flash rnode settings described below on the monitor screen. Flash Mode Approximate Flash Range (ISO Sensitivity: Auto) Wide Angle : 0.1 rn to 2.6 rn (0.3' to 8.5') Telephoto...
  • Page 74 Red-eye reduction Checking the Flash Mode Using the flash to shoot at night or in a dimly lit room can cause The current flash mode is indicated on the monitor screen and red spots inside the eyes of people who are in the image. This is by the operation lamp when you half-press the shutter...

  • Page 75: Using Flash

    Using Flash Assist Changing the Flash Intensity The subject in an image will look too dark if flash intensity is not 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. enough to reach a subject that is too far away. When this happens, you can use flash assist to supplement the brightness...

  • Page 76: Precautions

    1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. M Flash Precautions • The desired effect may not be obtained when the subject 2. On the "Quality" tab, select "Flash Assist" and too far away or too close. then press [1_]. • Flash charging time depends on operating...
  • Page 77 In a REC mode, press [MENU]. On the "REC" tab, select "Self-timer" and then With the self-timer, pressing the shutter button starts a timer, press [1_]. and the shutter is released and the image is shot after a fixed amount of time.

  • Page 78: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-timer to Shoot an Image _NOTE • The image is not shot right • The indicator "lsec" appears on the monitor screen away after you press the between Triple Self-timer shots. How long it takes for the shutter button. Instead, camera to get ready to shoot again after it shoots an image shooting starts after the depends on the image size and quality settings, whether or...

  • Page 79: Continuous

    Selecting the Continuous Shutter Mode Your camera has three continuous shutter modes. 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. On the "REC" tab, select "Continuous" then press [1_]. Normal Speed 3. Use [A] and [V] to select the mode you want (Normal-speed Continually records images until memory and then press...

  • Page 80: J Recording With Normal-Speed Continuous

    Continuous Shutter Precautions Recording with Normal-speed Continuous Shutter, High-speed • Starting a continuous shutter operation causes the exposure and focus settings to be fixed at the levels for the first image. Continuous Shutter, and Flash The same settings are applied to all subsequent images. Continuous Shutter •...

  • Page 81: Shutter

    • Note that the resolution of images recorded with the high- speed continuous shutter mode or flash continuous shutter You can add an audio recording to snapshots, if you want. Use mode is somewhat lower resolution and more prone to digital this feature to add a verbal explanation...

  • Page 82: Shutter

    3. Press the shutter button again to stop audio Recording Audio for a Snapshot recording. Press the shutter Recording will stop automatically after about 30 seconds button to shoot. you do not press the shutter button. This monitor screen will •...

  • Page 83: Continuous

    _NOTE • Take care that you do not • After transferring an audio snapshot to your computer's block the camera's hard disk, you can play back the audio using QuickTime microphone with your fingers (pages 243, 259). while recording. • The following shows the formats used for storing audio...
  • Page 84 Performing a face recognition recording operation (Normal Mode) The face recognition feature gives priority to the human faces an image for focus and brightness settings. The following 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. describes to two available face recognition modes.
  • Page 85 Half-press the shutter button. Using the Family First Mode to Give The focus frame of the face that is focused becomes green. Priority to Particular Faces When you are ready to shoot, press m Using Record Family to Pre-record Face shutter button the rest of the way.
  • Page 86 5. When the message "Face recognition m Using Edit Family to Assign a Priority Level to Recorded Face Data successful!" appears, use [A] and [V] to select "Save" and then press [SET]. After recording face data, you can assign a name and a priority This will record the face data and return to the recording level that controls...
  • Page 87 5. Use [41] and [1_] to select a name, and then Deleting recorded face data press [V]. Perform the following steps when you want to delete recorded • You can select any one of 12 preset narnes to face data. face data.
  • Page 88 Point the camera at the I Shooting a Snapshot using Recorded and ° Edited Face Data subjects. The camera will detect the After you record and edit face data, you can use it to shoot faces of the people whose photographs.
  • Page 89 Selecting the Face Detection Method (Priority) _NOTE Use the following procedure to specify whether you want to give • Be sure to select "_ (Tracking)" for the AF area priority to faster speed or a higher number of faces during face whenever "Family First"...

  • Page 90: Face Recognition

    Face Recognition Precautions _NOTE • The maximum number of faces that can be detected at one • Selecting "Quantity" while using the Normal mode will time is five when "Speed" is selected for the "Priority" setting, make it possible to detected smaller faces at a greater and ten when...
  • Page 91 • Face recognition in the Family First mode may be slower than in the Normal mode because the camera needs time to determine whether the faces in the image are the same as the recorded faces. Also, compared with the Normal mode, the You can select an exposure mode to control how the camera configures its aperture and shutter speed settings when...
  • Page 92 1. Set the mode dial to "A". I Shooting with Aperture Priority AE (A Mode) With aperture priority AE, you set the aperture and the camera 2. Press [SET] as many A Mode sets the appropriate shutter speed automatically. A wider times as required to aperture (a lower aperture...
  • Page 93 3. Half-press shutter button. M Shooting with Shutter Speed Priority AE (S mode) The camera will focus the image in accordance with your setting. With shutter speed priority AE, you set the shutter speed and the • The shutter speed and aperture value on the monitor...
  • Page 94 1. Set the mode dial to "S'. 3. Half-press shutter button. The camera will focus the image in accordance with your 2. Press [SET] as many s Mode setting. times as required to • The shutter speed and aperture value on the monitor select the shutter screen will turn orange when you half-press...
  • Page 95 Set the mode dial to "M". Shooting with Manual Exposure Settings ° (M mode) Press [SET] as many M Mode The following shows the ranges for the shutter speed times as required to aperture settings you can configure in the M mode. select the shutter iiiiiiiii!_i_iiiii!iili!iiiii!_liii!!lil_ilii!iXlli;i_iiHiii_l_lilli_!!ililii_;_iiiiiii_ii_iii speed setting and...
  • Page 96 4. Half-press shutter button. The camera will focus the image in accordance with your • You may not be able to achieve the brightness you want settings. when shooting an image that is very dark or very bright. • The shutter speed and aperture value on the monitor...

  • Page 97: Movie Image Quality

    Before shooting a movie, you should specify a movie image 545 Kilobits/ 15 frames/ quality setting. Movie image quality is a standard that Monaural second second determines the detail, smoothness, and clarity of a movie during playback. Shooting with the high-quality (HQ) setting will result in better image...

  • Page 98: Shutter

    Movie File Formats Movies are recorded using H,264/AVC MOV format. Audio is also recorded while you shoot a movie. Movies you shoot with your camera can be played back on a computer using QuickTime 1. In a REC mode, align the mode dial with "_". Movie Size Press the shutter...

  • Page 99: Shooting A Movie

    Shooting with MOVIE BEST SHOT Movie Recording Precautions With MOVIE BEST SHOT (page 104), you select the preset • You cannot use flash while shooting a movie. scene that is closest to the one you want to shoot, and the •...
  • Page 100 • The effects of camera movement in an image become more pronounced when you shoot close up or a large zoom factor. Short Movie shoots a movie that starts four seconds before the Because of this, use of a tripod is recommended under these shutter...
  • Page 101 1. In a REC mode, align the mode dial with "_t}", and then press [SET]. • Movie data is continually recorded and stored in a buffer before you press the shutter button. Keep the camera Use [A], [V], [<], and [1_] to select the "Short pointed at the subject.
  • Page 102 In a REC mode, align the mode dial with "_", ° and then press [SET]. Past Movie is similar to a normal movie, except that it captures about five seconds of whatever happened in front of the lens Use [A], [V], [_], and [1_] to select the "Past...
  • Page 103 • When Past Movie is selected, the camera continually updates an internal buffer that holds about five seconds movie images of what has happened in front of the camera's lens. When you press the shutter button, your movie will start with the buffer's current contents continue...
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