User's Guide: Digital Camera
User's Guide: Digital Camera
User's Guide: Digital Camera
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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. If this happens, select the white balance setting that matches your
shooting conditions (Daylight, Overcast, etc.).
You can manually adjust an images exposure value (EV value) before shooting it.
Exposure Compensation Range: 2.0 EV to +2.0 EV
Unit: 1/3EV
1. In the REC mode, press [SET].
2. Use [8] and [2] to select the fourth control panel option from the top
(EV Shift).
When A or S is selected as the exposure mode, the EV Shift is the fifth control
panel option from the top.
3. Use [4] and [6] to adjust the exposure compensation value.
To cancel exposure compensation, change
the EV value to 0.0.
4. Press [SET].
This applies the exposure compensation value. The exposure compensation
value you set remains in effect until you change it or turn off the camera (which
causes it to revert to 0.0).
NOTE
When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions, you may not be able to
obtain satisfactory results even after performing exposure compensation.
Correcting Image Brightness (EV Shift)
[6]: Increases the EV value. A higher EV
value is best for light-colored subjects
and backlit subjects.
[4]: Decreases the EV value. A lower EV
value is best for dark-color subjects and
for shooting outdoors on a clear day.
Exposure compensation value
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1. In the REC mode, press [2] ( )
once.
2. Use [4] and [6] to select the flash
setting you want and then press
[SET].
3. Press the shutter button to shoot.
For information about Flash Range, see page 199.
Using Flash (Flash)
Auto Flash
Flash fires automatically in accordance with exposure
(amount of light and brightness) conditions.
Flash Off Flash does not fire.
Flash On
Flash always fires. This setting can be used to brighten a
subject that normally comes out dark due to daylight or
backlight (daylight synchro flash).
Red Eye
Reduction
Flash fires automatically. This type of flash can be used to
reduce the chance of redness in the subjects eyes.
Flash
[2] ( )
>
?
<
Back lamp
Flashes red while the flash is charging to indicate that image
recording is disabled.
You will not be able to take another flash snapshot until the
lamp stops flashing red, which indicates that charging is
complete.
< indicates the flash will fire.
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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 199) depends on operating conditions (battery
condition, ambient temperature, etc.).
Shooting with flash turned off when lighting is dim results in a slow shutter speed,
which can cause image blur due to camera movement. Under such conditions,
secure the camera with a tripod, etc.
With red eye reduction, the flash is fired automatically in accordance with
exposure. It does not fire in areas where lighting is bright.
The presence of outdoor sunlight, fluorescent lighting, or some other light source
can cause abnormal image colors.
Select ? (Flash Off) for the flash setting when shooting in areas where flash
photography is prohibited.
While A, S, or M is selected for the exposure mode, the flash will not fire if > (Auto
Flash) or (Red Eye Reduction) is selected as the flash mode. If you want the
flash to fire, select < (Flash On) as the flash mode.
Red-eye Reduction
Using the flash to shoot at night or in a dimly lit room can cause red spots inside the
eyes of people who are in the image. This is caused when the light from the flash
reflects off of the retina of the eye. When red-eye reduction is selected as the flash
mode, the camera fires a pre-flash to cause the irises in the eyes of any people in the
image to close, which reduces the chance of red eye.
Note the following important points when using red-eye reduction.
Red-eye reduction does not work unless the people in the image are looking
directly at the camera (flash).
Red-eye reduction may not work very well if the subjects are located far away from
the camera.
Other Useful Flash Features
Changing the flash intensity (page 107)
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1. In the REC mode, press [SET].
2. Use [8] and [2] to select the bottom control panel option (Date/Time).
You can use [4] and [6] 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.
The time is displayed using 24-hour format.
Your camera provides you with 10X optical zoom (that changes the lens focal
distance), which can be used in combination with digital zoom (that digitally
processes the center portion of the image to enlarge it) for total zoom capabilities of
10X to 159.4X. The image deterioration point depends on the image size (page 48).
1. In the REC mode, slide the zoom controller to zoom.
2. Press the shutter button to shoot the image.
Changing the Control Panel Date/Time Style
Shooting with Zoom
w (Wide Angle) : Reduces the size of the subject and broadens the range
z (Telephoto) : Enlarges the subject and narrows the range
w Wide Angle z Telephoto
Zoom controller
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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.
Performing a zoom operation changes the lens aperture.
Digital zoom is disabled while RAW+ is selected for the Image Size setting
(page 37).
Both optical zoom and digital zoom are disabled during high speed movie
recording.
Zooming with digital zoom only is possible during recording an HD or STD movie.
However, can zoom with optical zoom before you press [0] to start HD or STD
movie recording.
If you hold the zoom controller towards z (Telephoto), the zoom operation will stop
when the optical zoom factor reaches its maximum. Momentarily releasing the zoom
controller and then holding it again towards z (Telephoto) will switch to digital
zoom, which you can use to set an even higher zoom factor.
If you do want to use digital zoom, change the Digital Zoom setting to On (page
101).
During zoom, a zoom bar on the monitor screen shows the current zoom setting.
Optical Zoom/Digital Zoom Switch Point
Image deterioration indicator
Zoom bar
Focusing range
(Displayed for Auto Focus, Macro Focus, and Manual
Focus.)
* Products marketed in some geographic areas display
inches and feet.
Focal distance
(Converted to 35 mm film format.)
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An image deterioration icon () will
appear on the monitor screen at the
point where image deterioration starts.
The deterioration point depends on
the current image size setting (page
36). The smaller the image size
setting, 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 7M and smaller. The range
in which you can use digital zoom
without image deterioration is
indicated on the display. The
deterioration point depends on the
image size.
When HD/STD is selected as the movie mode, minimal deterioration up to a
zoom factor of 57X is possible only for STD shooting.
The zoom bar is not displayed while movie recording is in progress.
10X to 57X
Undeteriorated image
quality range
1X 40X to 159.4X
Zoom pointer (Indicates current zoom.)
Deterioration point
Optical/digital zoom switch point
* 10X optical zoom point
Deteriorated image
quality range
Undeteriorated digital zoom
Image
Size
Maximum
Zoom Factor
Deterioration
Point
10M 40X 10X
3:2 40X 10X
16:9 40X 10X
9M 40X 10X
7M 47.5X 11.9X
4M 63.3X 15.8X
2M 91X 22.8X
VGA 159.4X 57X
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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.
1. Set the mode dial to t (Auto).
2. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
3. Use [4] and [6] to select the REC tab.
4. Use [8] and [2] to select CS and then press [6].
5. Use [8] and [2] to select Normal Speed CS, and then press [SET].
6. Press (Continuous Shutter).
This will display Z (Normal Speed CS) and
surround the monitor screen with a yellow frame.
If this does not happen, press again.
7. Hold down the shutter button to shoot.
Images continue to be shot as long as you keep the
shutter button depressed and there is memory
available to store them. Releasing the shutter button
stops shooting.
Using Continuous Shutter
Pressing (Continuous Shutter) toggles
between the Continuous Shutter mode and the
Single Shot mode (page 25).
Using Normal-speed Continuous Shutter
(Continuous Shutter)
Normal Speed CS icon
Yellow frame
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IMPORTANT!
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.
For Normal Speed CS, the ISO sensitivity, exposure, and shutter speed values that
appear on the monitor screen when you half-press the shutter button indicate the
values for the first CS image. Values for subsequent images are not displayed.
You also can select a flash mode for Normal Speed CS shooting. When using the
flash, the CS interval will be affected by the time it takes for the flash to charge.
Combining Normal Speed CS images into a CS group (page 109) manually on the
playback screen is not supported.
You cannot specify the number of images shot per second (fps) with Normal Speed
CS.
The number of images per second (fps) of Normal Speed CS varies slightly
depending on the type of memory card you are using and its current condition
(remaining capacity, fragmentation state, etc.).
You cannot use Normal Speed CS in combination with Prerecord CS.
O Tracking is not supported for the AF Area setting (page 96) while Normal
Speed CS is enabled. If you select O Tracking while Normal Speed CS is
enabled, the camera will automatically apply the U Spot AF Area setting.
When shooting with Normal Speed CS in combination with the Self-timer when it is
set to 2 sec or 10 sec, once CS shooting starts it will continue until you press the
shutter button or until there is no more memory available to store images.
Exposure Mode
Auto, A (Aperture Priority) mode, S (Shutter Speed Priority)
mode
White Balance Auto WB
Focus Q Auto Focus, Macro
B
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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. With Prerecord CS, half-pressing the shutter
button starts continual pre-recording of images to a temporary buffer. Then when you
press the shutter button the rest of the way down, the camera stores what is currently
in the buffer and starts real-time continuous shutter recording of new images. Real-
time recording continues until you release the shutter button or until a total of up to
30 images (buffer images plus new images) are recorded. You can configure
Prerecord CS to specify how many of the 30 images are recorded in the buffer and
how many are recorded after you fully press the shutter button. Use Prerecord CS
when you want to make sure you do not miss fast-moving action.
* You can record up to 30 images (pre-recorded buffer images plus real-time images) for
each Prerecord CS operation.
You can specify 5, 10, 20, or 30 as the maximum number of shots for each
continuous shutter operation.
You can specify anywhere from 0.75 seconds up to 30 seconds as the continuous
shutter shooting time, which is the amount of time of the pre-record buffer plus the
amount of time that continuous shutter recording is performed after the shutter
button is pressed all the way. The maximum shooting time depends on the
selected CS speed. You can select a CS speed in the range of 1 to 30 fps.
You can configure the mode so up to 25 images are pre-recorded to the buffer until
you fully press the shutter button.
The minimum number of pre-recorded buffer images you can specify is three. Total
recording time depends on the current continuous shutter frames-per-second (fps)
setting.
Specifying zero for the number of pre-recorded images disables Prerecord CS and
performs High Speed CS only (without pre-recording).
Using High Speed CS and Prerecord CS
40 images per second
(40 fps)
You can shoot up to 30 images in 0.75 seconds.
One image per second
(1 fps)
You can shoot up to 30 images over 30 seconds.
Shutter button half-press
Recorded images (up to 30 images)
Continuous recording of images until shutter
button released*
Shutter button release Shutter button full-press
Pre-recorded images
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1. Set the mode dial to t (Auto).
2. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
3. Use [4] and [6] to select the REC tab.
4. Use [8] and [2] to select CS and then press [6].
5. Use [8] and [2] to select High Speed CS, and then press [SET].
6. Press (Continuous Shutter).
This will display (High Speed CS) and
surround the monitor screen with a yellow frame.
If this does not happen, press again.
7. Press [SET].
8. Use [8] and [2] to select the fourth control
panel option from the bottom (High Speed CS
fps).
9. Use [4] and [6] to select the continuous shutter
(CS) speed you want and then press [SET].
10. Use [8] and [2] to select the third control panel
option from the bottom (Max CS shots).
11. Use [4] and [6] to select the maximum number of shots for each
continuous shutter operation and then press [SET].
12. Use [8] and [2] to select the second control panel option from the
bottom (Prerecord CS shots).
AUTO
The camera determines the CS speed by determining the
surrounding light level and automatically configuring a speed that
prevents underexposure.
1 to 40 fps
Enables specification of the number of CS images recorded per
second.
High Speed CS icon
Yellow frame
CS speed
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13. Use [4] and [6] 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.
14. Press [SET].
The approximate number of recordable CS images will appear on the monitor
screen.
15. Half-press the shutter button.
This will cause the camera to start pre-recording images.
The camera will not emit a shutter sound when you half-press the shutter
button while Prerecord CS is selected.
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.
16. When you are ready to shoot, press the shutter button the rest of the
way down.
This will record the images in the pre-record buffer and start recording new
images in real-time. Images continue to be shot as long as you keep the shutter
button depressed.
17. Real-time shooting will stop when you release the shutter button or
after the maximum number of shots is reached.
18. Save the CS images (page 56).
Shutter button full-press
Number of pre-record
images and pre-record
time (Not displayed when
AUTO is selected for
High Speed CS fps.)
Number of remaining images
and remaining recording time
after the shutter button full-
press (Not displayed when
AUTO is selected for High
Speed CS fps.)
Number of recordable CS images (If you are not performing
Prerecord CS, the allowable continuous shutter time also is displayed.)
Remaining snapshot memory capacity
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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.
Note the following when selecting a High Speed CS maximum number of shots
setting.
The greater the number of shots, the longer it takes to save them after shooting
is complete.
Note the following when specifying a Prerecord CS shots setting.
A setting that results in a Prerecord CS operation that takes at least 0.3 seconds
is recommended because there is a minimal lag from about 0.1 seconds to 0.3
seconds between the point you decide to shoot and the point that the shutter
button is fully depressed.
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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. Note that the following settings are available when shooting
with F CS.
CS Speed (frames per second): 1 fps, 3 fps, 5 fps, 7 fps, 10 fps
Maximum Number of Shots: 5, 10, 20
Also, note that F CS does not support Prerecord CS.
1. Set the mode dial to t (Auto).
2. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
3. Use [4] and [6] to select the REC tab.
4. Use [8] and [2] to select CS and then press [6].
5. Use [8] and [2] to select F CS, and then press [SET].
6. Press (Continuous Shutter).
This will display (F CS) and surround the monitor screen with a yellow
frame. If this does not happen, press again.
7. Press [SET].
8. Use [8] and [2] to select the fourth control panel option from the
bottom (F CS fps).
9. Use [4] and [6] to select the continuous shutter (CS) speed you want
and then press [SET].
Enables specification of the number of CS images recorded per second.
10. Use [8] and [2] to select the third control panel option from the
bottom (Max CS shots).
High Speed CS Shooting Using the Mechanical Shutter Only
(F CS)
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11. Use [4] and [6] to select the maximum number of shots for each
continuous shutter operation and then press [SET].
12. 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. Image recording will stop when you release the shutter button or after
the maximum number of shots is reached.
14. Save the CS images (page 56).
NOTE
After shooting a group of images with F CS, it may take a few seconds before the
camera is ready to shoot again.
Use the procedure below to specify how images should be saved after a High Speed
CS operation.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. Use [4] and [6] to select the REC tab.
3. Use [8] and [2] to select Save CS Images, and then press [6].
4. Use [8] and [2] to change the setting.
Specifying the Method for Saving Continuous Shutter Images
Normal (Batch)
All images that were shot are saved after the continuous shutter operation is
finished.
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5. Press [SET] to apply the setting.
Select & Save
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.
1
While the shot images are playing back and an image
appears that you want to save, press the shutter
button. Each image that you select by pressing the
shutter button will have a mark appended to it.
2
After selecting all of the images you want to save,
press [MENU].
3
Use [8] and [2] to select the save method you want and then press [SET].
Always Ask
After continuous shutter shooting is finished, a prompt appears allowing you to
select Normal (Batch) or Select & Save.
Select the save method you want to use and then press [SET].
Mark
Buttons Used for Image Selection
[4] [6]
During playback, these buttons change the playback
direction and playback speed.
While playback is paused, these buttons scroll forward or
back.
[SET] Toggles between pause and play.
Shutter
button
Press all the way down to select an image for saving.
[MENU]
Saves the selected images and exits the image select
operation.
Save All : Saves all the images.
Save Selected : Saves selected images.
Back : Returns to image selection.
Cancel Save : Does not save any of the images.
Save Selected : Saves selected images.
Save All : Saves all the images.
Cancel Save : Does not save any of the images.
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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. Make sure
your memory card has sufficient remaining capacity before shooting with using
continuous shutter.
With High Speed CS and F CS, exposure and focus for the first image are applied
for successive images as well.
When using a continuous shutter mode, keep the camera still until shooting is
finished.
With High Speed CS and F CS, the flash setting automatically becomes ? (Flash
Off).
Zoom is disabled during continuous shutter operations.
The following image sizes cannot be selected while shooting with High Speed CS:
RAW+, 10M, 3:2, 16:9. Entering the High Speed CS mode while any one of
these image sizes is selected will cause the image size setting to change to 9M
automatically.
The following image sizes cannot be selected while shooting with the F CS mode:
RAW+, 3:2, 16:9. Entering the F CS mode while one of the above is selected
will cause the image size setting to change to 10M.
The RAW+ image size setting cannot be selected while shooting with Normal
Speed CS. Entering the Normal Speed CS mode while the RAW+ image size is
selected will cause the image size setting to change to 10M.
With High Speed CS and F CS, the maximum number of images that can be
recorded during each session is limited, regardless of how much memory card
storage capacity is available.
The number of images will be restricted even further or shooting may be impossible
when remaining memory card capacity is less than the allowable number of images
for a particular CS mode.
The Triple Self-time cannot be used in the High Speed CS mode.
The Self-timer cannot be used in the Prerecord CS mode.
Continuous Shutter Precautions
High Speed CS
F CS
Specified maximum number of continuous shutter shots
(Max CS shots)
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Recording Movies
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
1. Set the mode dial to t (Auto).
2. In the REC mode, set the movie
mode switch to (HD/STD).
3. Press [MENU].
4. Use [4] and [6] to select the Quality tab.
5. Use [8] and [2] to select Quality and then press [6].
6. Use [8] and [2] to select STD (Standard),
and then press [SET].
Recording is performed with an aspect ratio of
4:3, an image size of 640
x
480 pixels, and a
frame rate of 30 frames per second (STD Movie).
Image size setting cannot be changed.
The semi-transparent gray frame on the monitor
screen indicates the area that is recorded when
shooting a movie. The area within the frame is
recorded for a movie.
7. Press [0] (Movie).
This will start recording and display Y on the
monitor screen.
Movie recording includes stereo audio.
8. Press [0] again to stop recording.
Each movie can be up to 29 minutes long. Movie
recording stops automatically after 29 minutes of
recording. Movie recording also will stop
automatically if memory becomes full before you
stop movie recording by pressing [0] again.
To record a movie
Movie mode
switch
[0] (Movie)
Semi-transparent gray
frame
Recording time
Remaining recording time
(page 195)
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Shooting with BEST SHOT
With BEST SHOT (page 68), you can select the sample scene that matches the type
of movie you are trying to shoot and the camera will change its setup accordingly, for
beautiful movies every time. Selecting the Natural Green BEST SHOT scene, for
example, will shot images with vivid green trees and grass.
Minimizing the Effects of Camera Movement during Movie Recording
You can configure the camera to minimize the effects of camera movement during
HD and STD movie recording (page 95). Note, however, that this does not prevent
image blur due to subject movement.
Your camera has built-in microphones that can be used to record audio (stereo)
during movie recording.
. Recording Precautions
The camera also records audio. Note the following points when
shooting a movie.
Take care that the microphones are not blocked by your
fingers, etc.
Good audio recording results are not possible when the
camera is too far away from what you are trying to record.
Operating camera buttons while shooting can cause
button noise to be picked up in the audio.
When shooting with the HS movie mode at a frame rate
setting of 30-120 fps or 30-240 fps, audio is recorded only while the camera is
shooting at 30 fps. Audio is not recorded at any other frame rates.
IMPORTANT!
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.
Shooting movies for long periods in areas where temperature is relatively high can
cause digital noise (dots of light) to appear in the movie image. A rise in the
cameras internal temperature also may force movie recording to stop
automatically. If this happens, stop recording and allow the camera to cool down,
which should cause normal operation to resume.
Shooting a movie using the cameras built-in memory will cause movie frames to
be dropped. Always use a high speed memory card (not built-in memory) for movie
recording.
Use of certain types of memory cards slows down data transfer and increases the
time it takes to record movie data, which can result in movie frames being dropped.
The Y indicator on the monitor screen turns yellow to indicate that frames are
being dropped. 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.
Audio
Microphones
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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 [0] to
start recording.
The zoom bar is not displayed while movie recording is in progress.
The effects of camera movement in an image become more pronounced when you
shoot close up or with a large zoom factor. Because of this, use of a tripod is
recommended under these conditions.
Continuous AF is disabled while movie recording is in progress (page 99).
Face Detection is disabled during movie (HD, STD, high speed) recording.
During movie (HD, STD, high speed) recording, focus is fixed at the position where
it was when recording started. To focus an image, half-press the shutter button for
Auto Focus or focus manually before you press [0] to start recording.
You can record with the A (Aperture Priority) mode, S (Shutter Speed Priority), or M
(Manual Exposure) mode even when recording a movie (HD, STD, high speed).
Set the mode dial to A, S, or M, configure exposure settings, and then press
[0] to start recording.
With high speed movie recording, the exposure is fixed at the value in effect when
recording was started. The exposure value that is applied is affected by selecting
the A, S, or M exposure mode, by the shutter speed, and by the ISO sensitivity (in
case of the M mode only). Note that the setting range of the shutter speed depends
on the current high speed movie recording speed (fps).
When using the Prerecord (Movie) and For YouTube BEST SHOT scenes, the
exposure mode is always t (Auto). The A, S, and M exposure modes are
disabled.
The following BEST SHOT scenes are always shot using high speed movie. The
current movie mode switch setting is ignored.
Child High Speed Movie, Pet High Speed Movie, Sports High Speed Movie
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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.
1. Set the mode dial to t (Auto).
2. In the REC mode, set the movie mode switch to (HD/STD).
3. Press [MENU].
4. Use [4] and [6] to select the Quality tab.
5. Use [8] and [2] to select Quality and then press [6].
6. Use [8] and [2] to select HD, and then press [SET].
7. Record the movie the same way as you would a normal movie (page
59).
Press [0] to start and stop recording.
This camera supports recording of high speed movies at a maximum speed of
1000 fps. The aspect ratio of movies recorded with this mode depends on the frame
rate (recording speed).
When shooting with the HS movie mode at a frame rate setting of 30-120 fps or
30-240 fps, audio is recorded only while the camera is shooting at 30 fps. Audio is
not recorded at any other frame rates.
1. Set the mode dial to t (Auto).
2. In the REC mode, set the movie mode switch to (HS).
3. Press [MENU].
4. Use [4] and [6] to select the Quality tab.
Recording a High-definition Movie
Recording a High Speed Movie
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5. Use [8] and [2] to select HS Speed and then press [6].
6. Use [8] and [2] 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.
7. Record the movie the same way as you would a normal movie (page
59).
Press [0] to start and stop recording.
When 30-120 fps or 30-240 fps is selected as the frame rate, recording
always starts with a frame rate of 30 fps. You can switch the frame rate
between 30 fps and 120 fps or between 30 fps and 240 fps only while recording
is in progress. Audio is recorded only while shooting at a 30 fps. Use [4] and
[6] or press [SET] to switch speeds.
NOTE
The higher the frame rate (speed), the more lighting is required when shooting.
When shooting a high speed movie, shoot in a well-lit environment.
When recording certain types of movies, the image that appears on the monitor
screen may be smaller than normal. When recording a high speed movie, there are
black bands along the top, bottom, left, and right of the screen.
When recording a high speed movie, light source flicker can cause horizontal
bands to appear in the image. This does not indicate malfunction of the camera.
Monitor screen content switching is disabled during high speed movie recording.
Frame Rate Image Size (Pixels)
120 fps 640
x
480
* fps (frames per second) is
a unit of measurement
indicating the number of
images recorded or
played back per second.
240 fps 448
x
336
420 fps 224
x
168
1000 fps 224
x
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30-120 fps 640
x
480
30-240 fps 448
x
336
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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 [0] 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.
When using Prerecord Movie in combination with high speed movie, the buffer will
store two seconds of pre-recording instead of the usual five.
. To set up the camera to shoot with Prerecord Movie
1. In the REC mode, select the movie mode you want to use by setting the
movie mode switch to (HD/STD) or (HS).
2. Set the mode dial to b.
3. Press [SET].
4. Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to select the Prerecord (Movie) scene and
then press [SET].
This causes (Prerecord (Movie)) to appear on the monitor screen, indicating
that the camera is prerecording to its buffer.
Using Prerecord Movie (Prerecord (Movie))
[0]
Movie
Real-time recording start
5-second prerecorded part (from the buffer)
* Approximately two seconds for high speed movie
[0]
Real-time recording end
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. To shoot a Prerecord Movie
1. After using the above procedure to set up the camera for Prerecord
Movie, point the camera at the subject.
2. When you are ready to record, press [0].
This will save the approximately five seconds of action that was prerecorded in
the buffer before you pressed [0] (two seconds if you are using high speed
movie) and start real-time recording.
3. Press [0] again to stop recording.
To turn off Prerecord Movie recording, set the mode dial to t (Auto).
When shooting with the high speed movie 30-120 fps and 30-240 fps
setting, you cannot change the speed (fps) setting while the camera is pre-
recording to the buffer in step 1 of the above procedure. You can change the
speed (fps) setting after you press [0] to start real-time recording.
NOTE
While the camera is set up for shooting with Prerecord Movie, pressing the shutter
button will not shoot a snapshot unless movie recording is in progress. With high-
definition (HD) and standard (STD) movie, you can shoot still images while realtime
movie recording is in progress.
When shooting with Prerecord Movie in combination with high speed movie,
pressing the [4] or [6] key will not change the EV shift or white balance setting,
even if EV Shift or White Balance is assigned for the L/R Key function. To
change the EV shift or white balance setting in this case, use the control panel.
B
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The For YouTube scene records movies in a format that is optimal for uploading to
the YouTube movie site, which is operated by YouTube, LLC. For YouTube can be
used when shooting a standard (STD) movie, a high-definition (HD) movie, or a high
speed (HS) movie.
1. In the REC mode, set the movie mode switch to (HD/STD) or
(HS).
Select the movie mode you want to use.
2. Set the mode dial to b.
3. Press [SET].
4. Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to select the For YouTube scene and then
press [SET].
This causes to appear on the monitor screen.
5. Record the movie.
The movie file will be stored in a camera folder named 100YOUTB.
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).
To exit For YouTube, set the mode dial to t (Auto).
NOTE
Movies recorded with the For YouTube scene are stored in a special folder to
make them easy to locate for uploading (page 159). For YouTube movies are
shot using the image size, recording speed, and quality settings configured in the
Movie Mode (page 59).
Snapshots cannot be shot (regardless of whether you are recording or not) while
the For YouTube scene is selected.
Recording a Movie for YouTube (For YouTube)
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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.
Note that the flash cannot be used when shooting a Snapshot in Movie.
A snapshot cannot be shot during recording of the following types of movies.
High speed movie, some BEST SHOT scenes (Child High Speed Movie, Pet High
Speed Movie, Sports High Speed Movie, For YouTube)
You cannot use Snapshot in Movie to shoot a snapshot when recording with
Prerecord (Movie) while the movie is being pre-recorded to the buffer before you
press [0]. You will be able to shoot snapshots during real-time movie recording,
which starts when you press [0].
The size of the snapshot is 2M if any one of the following settings is selected as
the image size before movie recording is started: 10M, 3:2, 16:9, 9M, 7M,
4M, 2M. If VGA is selected as the image size, the size of the snapshot is
VGA.
The shooting range when shooting a snapshot while movie recording is in progress
is narrower than that of the Single Shot Mode.
Snapshots shot with Snapshot in Movie cannot be focused individually. The focus
will be the same as the movie being recorded.
Shooting a Snapshot while Shooting a Movie
1. While a movie is being recorded,
press the shutter button.
Movie recording continues after the
snapshot is recorded.
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Using 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. This helps to minimize the chance of ruined
images due to poor exposure and shutter speed settings.
1. In the REC mode, set the mode dial to b.
2. Press [SET].
This will display a menu of BEST SHOT scenes.
The initial default selection is Expression CS.
3. Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to move the
boundary to the scene you want to select.
The scene menu has multiple pages. Use [8]
and [2] to scroll between menu pages.
You can access information about the
currently selected scene. See page 69 for
details.
To return to normal snapshot recording, set
the mode dial to t (Auto).
What is BEST SHOT?
Some Sample Scenes
Portrait Scenery
High Speed
Night Scene
High Speed
Night Scene and
Portrait
To shoot with BEST SHOT
Scene number
Scene name
Currently selected scene
(with boundary)
b
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4. 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.
5. Press the shutter button (if you are shooting a snapshot) or [0] (if you
are shooting a movie).
. Using the Scene Information Screen
To find out more about a scene, select it with the boundary
on the scene menu and then slide the zoom controller in
either direction.
To return to the scene menu, slide the zoom controller
again.
To scroll between scenes, use [4] and [6].
To configure the camera with the settings for the currently
selected scene, press [SET]. To return to the scene
information screen for the currently selected BEST SHOT scene, press [SET]
again.
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. 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. Note, however, that the BEST SHOT settings revert to their defaults
when you select another BEST SHOT scene or turn off the camera.
Snapshot shooting is disabled while the following BEST SHOT scenes are being
used.
Child High Speed Movie, Pet High Speed Movie, Sports High Speed Movie,
Prerecord (Movie), For YouTube
Movie recording is disabled while the following BEST SHOT scenes are being
used.
Lag Correction, High Speed Lighting, High Speed Anti Shake, High Speed
Best Selection, Multi-motion Image, Move Out CS, Move In CS
Normal Speed CS and F CS shooting is disabled while the following BEST SHOT
scenes are being used. High Speed CS is always used with these scenes.
Expression CS, Baby CS, Child CS, Pet CS, Sports CS
HD movie and STD movie recording are disabled (and high speed movie is always
enabled) while the following BEST SHOT scenes are being used.
Child High Speed Movie, Pet High Speed Movie, Sports High Speed Movie
Shooting with a BEST SHOT scene automatically shoots with the mode setting that
is configured for that scene, regardless of whether the cameras current REC mode
setting is Single Shot or continuous shutter (CS) setting.
The 10M, 3:2, 16:9 image sizes cannot be selected while shooting with some
BEST SHOT scenes*. Selecting some BEST SHOT scenes* while any one of
these image sizes is selected will cause the image size setting to change to 9M
automatically.
* High Speed Anti Shake, High Speed Night Scene, High Speed Night Scene
and Portrait, Move Out CS, Move In CS, Multi-motion Image, High Speed
Best Selection, Lag Correction, High Speed Lighting, Expression CS,
Baby CS, Child CS, Pet CS, Sports CS
When the movie mode is HD/STD, movies are recorded using the settings of the
selected BEST SHOT scene. For high speed movie recording, BEST SHOT scene
settings are ignored and movie recording is performed as it normally is.
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You can save up to 999 camera setups as user BEST SHOT scenes for instant recall
whenever you need them.
1. On the BEST SHOT scene menu, select the scene named BEST SHOT
(Register User Scene).
2. Use [4] and [6] to select the snapshot whose setup you want to save.
3. Use [8] and [2] to select Save, and then press [SET].
Your BEST SHOT scene will be assigned the name Recall User Scene, along
with a scene number.
NOTE
You can create BEST SHOT setup for snapshots only. You cannot create a movie
BEST SHOT setup.
You can check the settings of the currently selected BEST SHOT scene by
displaying the cameras setting menus and looking at its settings.
User snapshot scenes are assigned numbers in the sequence: U1, U2, and so on.
The following are the settings that are saved for each user snapshot BEST SHOT
scene.
Face Detection, Focus, EV Shift, White Balance, Flash, ISO, Metering, Lighting,
Flash Intensity, Color Filter, Sharpness, Saturation, Contrast
User BEST SHOT scenes are stored in built-in memory (page 159) in the SCENE
folder (snapshots).
Formatting the cameras built-in memory (page 170) deletes all user BEST SHOT
scenes.
Use the following procedure when you want to delete a user BEST SHOT scene.
1
Display the information screen (page 69) of the user BEST SHOT scene you
want to delete.
2
Press [2] ( ), select Delete, and then press [SET].
Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setups
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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. If the camera detects it is on a tripod, it will shoot a single image using a
longer exposure time (instead of shooting and combining multiple images), which
results in an even clearer image. The flash is always disabled while High Speed
Night Scene is selected. If the night scene image you are shooting includes people,
use the High Speed Night Scene and Portrait BEST SHOT scene. The flash mode
setting becomes > (Auto Flash) when shooting with High Speed Night Scene and
Portrait.
1. In the REC mode, set the mode dial to b.
2. Press [SET].
3. Select High Speed Night Scene or High Speed Night Scene and
Portrait and then press [SET].
4. When you are ready to shoot, press the shutter button.
After you press the shutter button, the message Busy... Please wait... will
appear on the monitor screen to indicate that recording is in progress. Keep the
camera still while this message is displayed. The recording process takes
some time to complete after the message appears.
Shooting with High Speed Night Scene
(High Speed Night Scene/High Speed Night Scene and
Portrait)
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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.
Shooting with this BEST SHOT scene makes the shooting range narrower than
normal.
Movement while the camera is mounted on a tripod may cause the camera to
erroneously judge it is being hand held.
If surroundings are extremely dark when shooting with High Speed Night Scene
or High Speed Night Scene and Portrait, the camera may not be able to shoot at
proper brightness due to insufficient exposure.
When shooting with these BEST SHOT scenes, the ISO Sensitivity setting is fixed
at AUTO.
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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.
1. In the REC mode, set the mode dial to b.
2. Press [SET].
3. Select High Speed Anti Shake and then press [SET].
4. When you are ready to shoot, press the shutter button.
After you press the shutter button, the message Busy... Please wait... will
appear on the monitor screen to indicate that recording is in progress. Keep the
camera still while this message is displayed. The recording process takes
some time to complete after the message appears.
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.
High Speed Anti Shake may not operate properly resulting in blurred images if the
camera is moved more than the allowable range or if the subject moves during
shooting.
When shooting with this BEST SHOT scene, the ISO Sensitivity setting is fixed at
AUTO.
Shooting with High Speed Anti Shake
(High Speed Anti Shake)
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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 or
underexposure of subjects of differing brightness.
1. In the REC mode, set the mode dial to b.
2. Press [SET].
3. Select High Speed Lighting and then press [SET].
4. Press the shutter button to shoot.
After you press the shutter button, the message Busy... Please wait... will
appear on the monitor screen to indicate that recording is in progress. Keep the
camera still while this message is displayed. The recording process takes
some time to complete after the message appears.
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.
With this BEST SHOT scene, proper image combination will not be possible if a
subject is moving during shooting.
With this BEST SHOT scene, the current Lighting setting (page 106) is ignored.
Depending on shooting conditions and image composition, this BEST SHOT scene
may not be able to produce the desired result.
Digitally Correcting for Overexposure and Underexposure
(High Speed Lighting)
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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. With Lag Correction, you
half-press the shutter button and compose the image you want to shoot. Then when
you full-press the shutter button, the camera pre-records a total of 5 images, including
four images of action that happened before you fully pressed the shutter button. After
that, you can view the images on the monitor screen and select the one you want to
keep.
1. In the REC mode, set the mode dial to b.
2. Press [SET].
3. Select Lag Correction and then press [SET].
4. With the camera pointed at the subject, half-press and hold the shutter
button.
The camera will start pre-recording images at this time.
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.
5. When you are ready to shoot, press the shutter button all the way
down.
After pre-recording is complete, one of the five images will appear on the monitor
screen for about three seconds.
6. If you want to view all five of the pre-recorded images, press [SET]
within about three seconds after a recorded image appears on the
monitor screen.
If you do not press [SET] within three seconds, the image displayed in step 5
will be saved automatically as the final image.
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7. Use [4] and [6] to scroll through the pre-recorded images on the
monitor screen.
Use [4] and [6] to scroll through the pre-recorded images. Each image appears,
along with an indication of the timing when it was pre-recorded.
* Seconds prior to full-press of shutter button.
The timing of the image you select here will be the timing of the image
displayed first in step 5 the next time you perform the above procedure. If you
select the image that was pre-recorded 0.3 seconds prior to full-press of the
shutter button, for example, the 0.3-second image will be displayed in step 5
the next time you perform the above procedure.
8. To save the currently displayed image as the final images, press [SET].
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.
With this BEST SHOT scene, half-pressing the shutter button fixes focus and
exposure at their current levels.
With this BEST SHOT scene, image recording will not be successful if you full-
press the shutter button without allowing enough time (at least 0.4 seconds) after
half-pressing it.
Pay close attention to the subject when shooting. Failure to do so can cause
considerable lag from the instant you want to shoot until you actually full-press the
shutter button. This can cause image recording to be too late, even if you use this
function.
The current Review setting (page 103) is ignored when shooting with this
function. Immediately after you full-press the shutter button, one of the five pre-
recorded images will appear on the display as in step 5 of the above procedure.
0.4 sec. 0.3 sec. 0.2 sec. 0.1 sec. SHUTTER
(0.4*) (0.3*) (0.2*) (0.1*) (Full-press)
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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.
1. In the REC mode, set the mode dial to b.
2. Press [SET].
3. Select Multi-motion Image and then press [SET].
4. Hold down the shutter button to record.
5. Release the shutter button.
Continuous Shutter shooting will stop and the resulting composite image will
appear on the monitor screen.
The above procedure shoots multiple images and combines them
automatically into a final image. Do not move the camera until shooting is
complete.
You can configure the maximum number of CS shots, the CS fps, and
Prerecord CS shots settings the same way as you configure the High Speed
CS setting (page 51). Note, however, that the maximum number of CS shots
for Multi-motion Image is 28 instead of 30.
Isolating Moving Subjects (Multi-motion image)
Basic Multi-motion image Procedure
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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.
Shooting with Multi-motion Image assumes that the subject is moving and
changing positions. Trying to use it to shoot a subject that is moving while
maintaining the same location (such as a golf swing, a baseball swing, etc.) will
cause an error message to appear on the monitor screen and failure of image
recording, or will produce an image in which the shots of the subject are arranged
incorrectly.
Multi-motion will not operate correctly if you shake or move the camera along with
the movement of the subject.
If an error message appears on the monitor screen, either secure the camera so it
does not move or shoot against a different type of background.
If not enough CS images are recorded, an error will be displayed before the
camera starts to place the isolated subject onto the stationary background. This
can be caused if you release the shutter button too soon when recording the
moving subject. Keep the shutter button fully depressed long enough to allow
recording of more images.
Choose a shooting angle so the colors, shapes, and patterns of the moving subject
and the background are as different as possible.
Avoid a shooting angle where the background is monotone or mono-pattern (such
as a clear blue sky).
The camera may not be able to compose the final image if the intervals between
movements are so narrow the subject shots overlap. If this happens, increase the
interval by using the control panel to select a slower High Speed CS fps setting
(page 51).
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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).
1. In the REC mode, set the mode dial to b.
2. Press [SET].
3. Select High Speed Best Selection and then press [SET].
4. Press the shutter button to shoot.
This will cause the message Busy... Please wait... to appear. Do not move
the camera while this message is displayed. The recording process takes
some time to complete after the message appears.
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.
If one or more of the faces are blurred in all of the images that are shot, they will be
blurred in the final image as well.
The following conditions may make it impossible for the camera to determine if the
subject is blinking or smiling. This may result in a final image in which the subject is
blinking or not smiling.
Faces that are partially or completely darkened by shadows, etc.
Hair that is hiding or near the eyes
Eye glasses
Small faces
Faces that are not looking directly at the camera
Shooting a large group of people will cause processing of the image after shooting
to take longer.
Shooting with Priority on Subject Faces
(High Speed Best Selection)
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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.
. To setup the camera
1. In the REC mode, set the mode dial to b.
2. Press [SET].
3. Select Move Out CS or Move In CS and then press [SET].
4. Use [2] to select the fifth control panel option from the top
(boundary location), and then press [SET].
5. Configure the boundary location and size
settings.
6. Press [SET].
7. Press [2].
8. Use [8] and [2] to select the fourth control panel option from the
bottom (High Speed CS fps).
Shooting an Image in Accordance with Subject Movement
(Move Out CS/Move In CS)
Move Out CS
Automatically records what happened immediately before and
after the subject moves outside of a boundary on the monitor
screen.
Move In CS
Automatically records what happened immediately before and
after the subject moves into a boundary on the monitor screen.
[8] [2] [4] [6] Moves the boundary.
Zoom controller Resizes the boundary.
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9. Use [4] and [6] to select the continuous shutter
(CS) speed you want and then press [SET].
10. Use [8] and [2] to select the third control panel
option from the bottom (Max CS shots).
11. Use [4] and [6] to select the maximum number of shots for each
continuous shutter operation and then press [SET].
12. Use [8] and [2] to select the second control panel option from the
bottom (Prerecord CS shots).
13. Use [4] and [6] to specify how many of the 30 images and for how
long images should be pre-recorded in the buffer.
You cannot set a value of 0 for the number of Prerecord CS buffer images.
14. Use [8] and [2] to select the bottom control panel option (Trigger
Sense).
AUTO
The camera measures light levels and configures the fastest
possible CS speed setting automatically.
1 to 40 fps
Enables specification of the number of CS images recorded per
second.
Shutter button full-press
Number of pre-record
images and pre-record time
(Not displayed when AUTO
is selected for High Speed
CS fps.)
Number of remaining images
and remaining recording
time after the shutter button
full-press (Not displayed
when AUTO is selected for
High Speed CS fps.)
CS speed
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15. Use [4] and [6] 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
Move In CS Setting Guide
The approximate number of recordable CS
images will appear on the monitor screen.
. To shoot using Move Out CS
1. Compose the image so the subject is within the boundary on the
monitor screen.
2. Half-press the shutter button.
The camera will adjust exposure and focus automatically.
3. When the boundary on the monitor screen turns
green, press the shutter button the rest of the
way down.
At this time the camera will go into recording standby
and start pre-recording images and storing them in a
buffer, in accordance with the Prerecord CS shots
setting you configured in step 13 under To setup the
camera on page 81. After the buffer becomes full, new images keep being added
while older images are continually being deleted.
The camera will start saving images automatically the moment it detects that the
subject has moved out of the boundary.
0 AUTO flashes on the monitor screen during recording standby and auto
recording.
High : For a subject that moves out of the boundary quickly
Low : For a subject that moves out of the boundary slowly
High : For a subject that moves into the boundary quickly or for a small subject
(relative to the boundary)
Low : For a subject that moves into the boundary slowly or for a large subject
(relative to the boundary)
Remaining snapshot
memory capacity
Number of recordable
CS images
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4. 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.
To stop an ongoing real-time recording operation, press [SET].
5. Save the CS images (page 56).
. To shoot using Move In CS
1. Compose the image at a location where you expect the subject to enter
the boundary on the monitor screen.
2. Half-press the shutter button.
The camera will adjust exposure and focus automatically.
In this case, use of manual focus (page 91) to preset a fixed focus is
recommended.
3. When the boundary on the monitor screen turns
green, press the shutter button the rest of the
way down.
At this time the camera will go into recording standby
and start pre-recording images and storing them in a
buffer, in accordance with the Prerecord CS shots
setting you configured in step 13 under To setup the
camera on page 81. After the buffer becomes full, new
images keep being added while older images are
continually being deleted.
The camera will start saving images to memory automatically the moment it
detects the subject has moved into the area within the boundary.
0 AUTO flashes on the monitor screen during recording standby and auto
recording.
4. Image recording will continue until the end of the recording time is
reached.
While the camera is in Move In 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.
To stop an ongoing real-time recording operation, press [SET].
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5. 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.
Compose the image so the entire subject and its background are within the
boundary. Recording may not be performed correctly if there is little difference
between the subject and the part of the background enclosed by the boundary.
Also, Move Out CS may not record correctly if the subject is not in the center of the
boundary.
Move In CS and Move Out CS do not operate correctly if you press the shutter
button all the way down. Be sure to half-press the shutter button. After images are
pre-recorded, press the shutter button the rest of the way down.
After pressing the shutter button all the way to put the camera into record standby,
keep the camera still. Recording may not be performed correctly if you move the
camera during record standby.
The sleep mode and Auto Power Off are disabled while the camera is in record
standby.
The camera may not start recording automatically or camera power may turn off
when battery power is low. Always make sure that the battery is sufficiently
charged before using these features.
To save all of the continuous shutter images, select Save All (page 56) as the
continuous shutter image save method. If you do, make sure that the memory card
loaded in the camera has enough free space to store them.
Zoom is disabled, and focus and exposure are fixed while the camera is in
recording standby.
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Using BEST SHOT
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.
Prerecord CS (page 51) pre-records images when you half-press the shutter button.
Then when you press the shutter button the rest of the way down, the camera stores
what is currently in the buffer and starts real-time continuous shutter shooting of new
images. Shooting continues until you release the shutter button or until a total of up to
30 images (buffer images plus new images) are shot. Some of the 30 images are of
action that occurred before you full-pressed the shutter button and some are after.
This helps to ensure you capture exactly the moment you want, even if your timing is
slightly off.
* You can record up to 30 images (pre-recorded buffer images plus real-time images) for
each Prerecord CS operation.
1. In the REC mode, set the mode dial to b.
2. Press [SET].
3. Select the BEST SHOT scene you want to use and then press [SET].
The following are the settings for each BEST SHOT scene.
* You can change the above settings if you want. See page 51 for details.
Using the Situation-specific CS Scenes
Scene Name CS fps Maximum CS Shots Pre-recorded Shots
Expression CS 3 fps 10 (3.3 seconds) 3 (1 second)
Baby CS 5 fps 10 (2 seconds) 3 (0.6 seconds)
Child CS 10 fps 20 (2 seconds) 5 (0.5 seconds)
Pet CS 15 fps 30 (2 seconds) 5 (0.3 seconds)
Sports CS 30 fps 30 (1 second) 10 (0.3 seconds)
Shutter button half-press
Recorded images (up to 30 images)
Continuous recording of images until
shutter button released*
Shutter button release
Shutter button full-press
Pre-recorded images
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Using BEST SHOT
4. 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.
The camera will not emit shutter sounds as it pre-records images.
5. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down.
This will save the pre-recorded images and start shooting new images in real-
time. Images continue to be shot as long as you keep the shutter button
depressed.
6. Shooting will stop when you release the shutter button or after the
maximum number of shots is reached.
7. Save the CS images (page 56).
NOTE
CS settings (High Speed CS, Normal Speed CS, F CS) are disabled and will
always be recorded as High Speed CS shots. Control panel operations, recording,
and precautions are the same as those that apply to High Speed CS (page 51).
Note, however, that the A, S, and M exposure modes cannot be used.
Prerecord CS (pre-recording of images before the shutter button is full-pressed) is
not performed if you full-press the shutter button without half-pressing first.
Whenever possible, be sure to half-press the shutter button, compose the image,
and then full-press the shutter button.
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Using BEST SHOT
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.
1. In the REC mode, set the mode dial to b.
2. Press [SET].
3. Select the BEST SHOT scene you want to use and then press [SET].
You also can change the frame rate, if you want (page 63).
4. Record the movie the same way as you would a normal movie (page
59).
Press [0] to start and stop recording.
To return to normal snapshot recording, set the mode dial to t (Auto).
NOTE
These BEST SHOT scenes always shoot using high speed movie. The current
movie mode switch setting is ignored.
Precautions and the shooting procedure are the same as those for High Speed
Movie recording (page 62), except that the following functions are disabled.
A, S, M exposure mode settings
Prerecord Movie
YouTube movie recording
Using the Situation-specific High Speed Movie Scenes
Scene Name Frame Rate
Child High Speed Movie 120 fps
Pet High Speed Movie 240 fps
Sports High Speed Movie 420 fps
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Advanced Settings
Advanced Settings
The following are menu operations you can use to configure various camera settings.
. Example Menu Screen Operation
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
This will display the menu screen.
Menu contents are different in the REC
mode and PLAY mode.
2. Use [4] and [6] to select the tab where
the item you want to configure is located.
3. Use [8] and [2] to select the menu item
you want, and then press [6].
4. Use [8] and [2] to change the setting.
5. After the setting is the way you want,
press [SET].
Pressing [4] registers the selected setting
and returns to the menu.
To configure settings on another tab after
pressing [4] to return to the menu, use [8]
to move the highlighting up to the tabs, and
then use [4] and [6] to select the tab you
want.
Pressing [MENU] interrupts the menu
operation and exits the menu screen.
Using On-screen Menus
[MENU] [SET]
[8] [2] [4] [6]
Items
Example:
When Self-timer is
selected on the REC tab
Tabs
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Advanced Settings
. 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.
Procedure
[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Self-timer
Use [4] and [6] to select the REC tab.
Use [8] and [2] to select Self-timer and
then press [6].
Press
[MENU].
Press
[r] (REC).
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Advanced Settings
Procedure
[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Focus
*1 The focus range is the distance from the lens surface.
*2 The focus range depends on the current optical zoom position.
REC Mode Settings (REC)
Selecting a Focus Mode (Focus)
Settings Type of Shot
Focus Mode Approximate Focus Range*
1
Snapshot Movies Snapshot Movies
Q Auto
Focus
General
recording
Automatic
Fixed
focal
point
Approximately 15 cm
to 9 (infinity)
(5.9" to 9)
(Wide Angle)
Fixed
distance
*
2
Macro
Close ups Automatic
Approximately
7 cm to 50 cm
(2.8" to 19.7")
(First step zoom from
the Widest Angle
setting)
)
Infinity
Scenery and
other distant
subjects
Fixed Infinity
W
Manual
Focus
When you want
to focus
manually
Manual
Approximately 15 cm to
9 (infinity)*
2
(5.9" to 9)
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Advanced Settings
To focus with manual focus
1. On the monitor screen, compose the image so
the subject you want to focus on is within the
yellow boundary.
2. Watching the image on the monitor screen use
[4] and [6] to adjust focus.
At this time the image that is within the boundary
will enlarge and fill the monitor screen, which aids
in focusing. If you do not perform any operation for
two seconds while the enlarged image is displayed,
the screen in step 1 will re-appear.
NOTE
An Auto Macro feature detects how far the subject is from the lens and
automatically selects either Macro Focus or Auto Focus accordingly.
Use of the flash together with Macro Focus can cause the light of the flash to
become blocked, which may result in unwanted lens shadows in your image.
In the case of movie recording, Auto Macro operates before you start recording.
After recording is started, however, focus is fixed.
Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation while shooting with Auto Focus,
Macro Focus, or Manual Focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen to tell
you the focus range, as shown below. Note that the focus range is displayed
including the Auto Macro range only when shooting with Auto Focus.
Example: oo cm to 9
* oo is the actual focusing range value.
The operations assigned to the [4] and [6] keys with the L/R Key setting (page
101) are disabled while Manual Focus is selected as the focus mode.
Turning on Face Detection causes the focus mode to change automatically to Q
(Auto Focus). Changing the focus mode setting to anything other than Q (Auto
Focus) causes Face Detection to turn off automatically.
Yellow boundary
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Advanced Settings
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 U Spot or O Tracking for
the Auto Focus area (page 96).
1. Align the monitor screens focus frame with
the subject you want to focus on and then half-
press the shutter button.
2. Keeping the shutter button half-pressed
(which maintains the focus setting), move the
camera to compose the image.
When O Tracking is selected as the Auto Focus
area, the focus frame will move automatically and
follow the subject.
3. When you are ready to shoot the image, press the shutter button the
rest of the way down.
NOTE
Focus lock also locks exposure (AE).
Subject to be focused on
Focus frame
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Advanced Settings
Procedure
[r] (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.
The front lamp flashes while the Self-timer countdown is in
progress.
You can interrupt an ongoing Self-timer countdown by
pressing [SET].
NOTE
The Self-timer cannot be used together with the following features.
High Speed CS with Prerecord CS, some BEST SHOT scenes (Prerecord (Movie),
Move Out CS, Move In CS, Multi-motion Image, Lag Correction, Expression CS,
Baby CS, Child CS, Pet CS, Sports CS)
The Triple Self-timer cannot be used together with the following features.
High Speed CS, Normal Speed CS, F CS, Movie, some BEST SHOT scenes (High
Speed Best Selection, For YouTube)
Using the Self-timer (Self-timer)
10 sec 10-second Self-timer
2 sec
2-second Self-timer
When shooting under conditions that slow down the shutter speed,
you can use this setting to prevent image blur due to camera
movement.
X3
(Triple
Self-timer)
Shoots three images: one image 10 seconds after the shutter button
is pressed, and the next two images as soon as the camera is ready
after shooting the previous image. How long it takes for the camera to
get ready to shoot depends on the image size and quality settings,
whether or not a memory card is loaded in the camera, and the flash
charge condition.
Off Self-timer is disabled.
Front lamp
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Advanced Settings
Procedure
[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Anti Shake
You can turn on the cameras 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.
NOTE
A Camera AS only can be selected while recording with High Definition (HD)
and Standard (STD) movie.
S Image AS is disabled while S or M is selected as the exposure mode.
The ISO sensitivity setting (page 41) must be AUTO for S Image AS to work.
Anti Shake is not supported while recording with High Speed Movie.
Shooting while D Auto or S Image AS is selected can cause an image to
appear somewhat coarser than normal and can cause slight deterioration of image
resolution.
Anti Shake may not be able to eliminate the effects of camera or subject movement
when movement is severe.
A Camera AS may not work properly when the camera is mounted on a tripod.
Either turn off Anti Shake or select S Image AS.
When the image size setting is RAW+ (page 37), this setting becomes A
Camera AS when the Anti Shake setting is D Auto, and Off when the Anti
Shake setting is S Image AS.
Reducing the Effects of Camera and Subject Movement
(Anti Shake)
Auto Minimizes the effects of camera and subject movement
Camera AS Minimizes the effects of camera movement only
Image AS Minimizes the effects of subject movement only
DEMO
Half-pressing the shutter button demonstrates the effect of A
Camera AS. However, the image is not recorded.
Off Turns off all Anti Shake settings
D
A
S
F
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Advanced Settings
Procedure
[r] (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 U Spot.
Specifying the Auto Focus Area (AF Area)
Spot
This mode takes readings of a small area in the center of the image.
This setting works well with focus lock (page 93).
Multi
When you half-press the shutter button while this setting selected, the
camera will select the optimum Auto Focus area from among nine
possible areas. The focus frame of the area where the camera focuses
will be displayed in green.
Free
You can move the focus frame by using [8], [2], [4], and [6] to move
the focus point and then pressing [SET]. To change the focus point
position, select Free again and then use [8], [2], [4] and [6] to
select the position you want.
Tracking
When you half-press the shutter button while this setting is selected, the
focus frame will follow the movement of the subject.
U
I
O
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Advanced Settings
O 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)
Free or I Multi cannot be selected for the AF area while Face Detection is
enabled.
U Spot or O Tracking
Focus frame
*
[SET]
Free
Focus point Focus frame
I Multi
Focus frame
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Advanced Settings
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. Leaving this function
turned off is recommended when shooting portraits from short
distances, etc.
IMPORTANT!
Never look directly into the front lamp while it is lit.
Make sure your finger is not covering the front lamp.
Procedure
[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Face Detection
When shooting people, the face detection feature detects the faces of up to ten
individuals and adjusts focus and brightness accordingly.
1. Use [4] and [6] to select On and then press [SET].
2. Point the camera at the subject(s).
The camera will detect human faces and display a
frame around each one.
3. Half-press the shutter button.
The camera will focus and the frames around the
faces it focuses on will turn green.
4. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down.
Using the Auto Focus Assist Light (AF Assist Light)
Shooting with Face Detection (Face Detection)
Front lamp
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Advanced Settings
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
A face that is very far away and small, or very close and large
A face in an area that is very dark
A face of a pet or some other non-human subject
IMPORTANT!
Face detection cannot be used in combination with any of the following features.
Some BEST SHOT scenes (Move Out CS, Move In CS, Multi-motion Image, For
YouTube, Prerecord (Movie), Lag Correction)
Movie Mode (Including some BEST SHOT scenes that support High Speed
Movie recording)
High Speed CS with Prerecord CS (Including some BEST SHOT scenes that
support High Speed CS recording)
Changing the focus mode setting to anything other than Q (Auto Focus) while
Face Detection is turned on causes Face Detection to turn off automatically.
Procedure
[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Continuous AF
When shooting a snapshot while On is selected for Continuous AF, Auto Focus is
performed and focusing is continually updated until you half-press the shutter button.
Before you half-press the shutter button, the camera focuses at the center of the
screen. If Free is selected for the AF Area setting (page 96) when you half-
press the shutter button, focusing is performed for the area specified by Free.
If Face Detection is turned on, focusing is performed in the area where a face is
detected.
Shooting with Continuous Auto Focus (Continuous AF)
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Advanced Settings
Procedure
[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * CS
Perform the following steps to change the continuous shutter mode.
Procedure
[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Save CS Images
See page 56 for details.
Changing the Continuous Shutter Mode (CS)
High Speed CS
Enables shooting of up to 30 continuous shutter images at faster speeds than
Normal Speed CS. See page 51 for details.
Normal Speed CS
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. See page 49 for details.
F CS
Supports continuous shutter recording of up to 20 images, using the mechanical
shutter only. See page 55 for details.
Configuring the Continuous Shutter Image Save Method
(Save CS Images)
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Advanced Settings
Procedure
[r] (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+ image size
Procedure
[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * L/R Key
You can assign one of the seven functions listed below to the [4] and [6] keys.
Turning Digital Zoom On or Off (Digital Zoom)
Assigning Functions to the [4] and [6] Keys (L/R Key)
Setting [4]/[6] key operation
Q**)
Selecting a Focus Mode (page 91)
W (Manual Focus) cannot be selected.
Metering Changes the Metering Mode (page 106)
Self-timer Sets the self-timer time (page 94)
Face Detection Turns face detection on and off (page 98)
ISO Specifying ISO Sensitivity (page 41)
White Balance Adjusting White Balance (page 42)
EV Shift Correcting Image Brightness (page 43)
Off Cancels [4] and [6] key assignments
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Advanced Settings
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.
NOTE
At relatively high zoom factors, Quick Shutter will stop working and the camera will
switch over to standard Auto Focus.
The Quick Shutter setting is enabled for the second and subsequent images of a
Normal Speed CS group.
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.
Shooting with Quick Shutter (Quick Shutter)
On
Turns on Quick Shutter
Some images may be out of focus when Quick Shutter is used.
Off
Turns off Quick Shutter so focus is performed using normal Auto Focus
before the image is recorded.
If you fully press the shutter button while Quick Shutter is turned off,
images will continue to be shot without focusing.
Whenever possible, take a little extra time to half-press the shutter
button in order to ensure proper focus.
Displaying the On-screen Grid (Grid)
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Advanced Settings
Procedure
[r] (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.
Procedure
[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Icon Help
While Icon Help is turned on, a textual description will appear on the display for
certain icons when you switch between REC functions.
Functions Supported by Icon Help
Exposure mode
Available options for the L/R Key setting
Exposure warning when shutter button is half-pressed
Turning on Image Review (Review)
Using Icon Help (Icon Help)
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Advanced Settings
Procedure
[r] (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 settings memory. Any
setting whose memory is disabled will be reset to its initial default any time the
camera is turned off.
* Optical zoom setting only.
Configuring Power On Default Settings (Memory)
Setting Disabled (Initial Default Setting) Enabled
Flash Auto
Setting at
power off
Focus Q (Auto Focus)
ISO Auto
White Balance Auto WB
EV Shift 0.0
AF Area Spot
Metering Multi
CS High Speed CS
Self-timer Off
Flash Intensity 0
Digital Zoom On
MF Position Position before manual focus was selected.
Zoom Position* Full wide
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Advanced Settings
Procedure
[r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * T Quality (Snapshot)
The Fine setting helps to bring out details when shooting dense tree branches or
leaves, a complex pattern, etc.
Memory capacity (the number of images you can record) will be affected by the
quality settings you configure (page 194).
Procedure
[r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Quality (Movie)
This setting can be used to specify HD or STD as the image quality for movie
recording when HD/STD is selected as the movie mode.
Image Quality Settings (Quality)
Specifying Snapshot Image Quality (T Quality (Snapshot))
Fine Gives image quality priority
Normal Normal
Economy Gives the number of images priority
Movie Image Quality Settings ( Quality (Movie))
HD
Select this setting record high-definition (HD) movies (page 62). The aspect
ratio of movies recorded with this setting is 16:9.
STD
Use this setting for standard movie recording. Recording with this setting is
performed using an aspect ratio of 4:3, an image size of 640
x
480 pixels,
and a frame rate of 30 frames per second. Image quality and image size
settings cannot be changed.
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Advanced Settings
Procedure
[r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * HS Speed
See page 62 for details.
Procedure
[r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Metering
The metering mode determines what part of the subject is metered for exposure.
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.
Setting the High Speed Movie Frame Rate (HS Speed)
Specifying the Metering Mode (Metering)
Multi
Multi-pattern metering divides the image into sections and measures
the light in each section for a balanced exposure reading. This type
of metering provides error-free exposure settings for a wide range of
shooting conditions.
Center
Weighted
Center weighted metering concentrates on the center of the focus
area to measure light. This type of metering is best when you want
some level of control over contrast.
Spot
Spot metering takes readings at a very small area. Use this metering
method when you want exposure to be set according to the
brightness of a particular subject, without being affected by
surrounding conditions.
Optimizing Image Brightness (Lighting)
On Performs brightness correction.
Off Does not perform brightness correction.
B
N
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Advanced Settings
Procedure
[r] (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.
Procedure
[r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Color Filter
Settings: Off, B/W, Sepia, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Pink, and Purple
Procedure
[r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Sharpness
You can specify one of five sharpness settings from +2 (sharpest) to 2 (least sharp).
Procedure
[r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Saturation
You can specify one of five saturation settings from +2 (most saturated) to 2 (least
saturated).
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).
Specifying Flash Intensity (Flash Intensity)
Using Built-in Color Filters (Color Filter)
Controlling Image Sharpness (Sharpness)
Controlling Color Saturation (Saturation)
Adjusting Image Contrast (Contrast)
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Viewing Snapshots and Movies
Viewing Snapshots and Movies
See page 28 for the procedure for viewing snapshots.
1. Press [p] (PLAY) and then use [4] and [6] to display the movie you
want to view.
2. Press [SET] to start playback.
Movie Playback Controls
Playback may not be possible for movies not recorded with this camera.
Viewing Snapshots
Viewing a Movie
Fast forward/fast
reverse
[4] [6] (Playback in progress.)
Each press of either button increases the speed of the
fast forward or fast reverse operation.
To return to normal playback speed, press [2].
Play/pause [SET]
1 frame forward/
back
[4] [6] (Playback paused.)
Holding down either button scrolls continuously.
Volume adjustment
Press [2] and then press [8] [2]
Volume can be adjusted only while movie playback is in
progress.
Information display
on/off
[8] (DISP)
Zoom
Slide the zoom controller in the direction of z ([).
You can use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to scroll the zoomed
image on the monitor screen. You can zoom a movie
image up to 4.5 times normal size.
Stop playback [MENU]
Movie icon:
Image quality
Recording time
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Viewing Snapshots and Movies
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.
1. Press [p] (PLAY) and then use [4] and [6] to display the CS group
whose images you want to view.
2. About one second after you select a CS group, high speed playback of
its images will start automatically.
After playback of a CS Group is complete, the first image of the group will be
displayed on the monitor screen.
Pressing [SET] will pause playback. While playback is paused, you can adjust
the playback speed, specify the playback direction, scroll forward or back,
zoom images, and delete images.
Viewing Continuous Shutter Images
Number of image files in
the CS group
First image in the CS group
CS group icon
Current image number/number
of images in the group
CS speed
Playback guide
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Viewing Snapshots and Movies
The following are operations that are supported after you press [SET] to
start image playback.
NOTE
Multiple images shot using normal-speed continuous shutter are stored individually
and are not grouped. This means they can be displayed individually (page 28) but
not as a CS group.
You can use the following procedures to delete images while playback is in progress
or paused.
. Deleting a Specific CS Group File
1. While CS image playback is in progress or paused (toggle by pressing
[SET]), press [2].
This will display the CS Frame Edit menu.
2. Use [8] and [2] to select Delete and then press [SET].
[4] [6]
During playback, changes the playback direction and playback speed.
While playback is paused, scrolls forward or back.
Playback speed cannot be adjusted while the displayed image is
zoomed.
[SET] Toggles between pause and play.
Zoom
controller
Zooms the image.
You can use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to scroll the zoomed image on
the monitor screen.
Sliding the zoom controller towards z ([) while an image is not
zoomed will display a menu of images in the current CS group.
[MENU] Exits CS group playback.
[8] (DISP) Cycles through information display formats.
[2] Displays the CS Frame Edit menu.
Deleting Continuous Shutter Images
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Viewing Snapshots and Movies
3. Use [4] and [6] to display the image you want to delete.
4. Use [8] and [2] to select Delete and then press [SET].
To delete other files, repeat steps 3 and 4.
To exit the delete operation, press [MENU].
. Deleting Multiple Files in a CS Group
1. While CS image playback is in progress or paused (toggle by pressing
[SET]), press [2].
This will display the CS Frame Edit menu.
2. Use [8] and [2] to select Delete and then press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select Delete Frames and then press [SET].
This displays a file selection screen.
4. Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to move the selection boundary to the file
you want to delete, and then press [SET].
This will select the check box of the currently selected file.
5. Repeat step 4 to select other files, if you want. After you are finished
selecting files, press [MENU].
6. Use [8] and [2] to select Yes and then press [SET].
This deletes the files you selected.
To cancel the delete operation, select No in step 6 and then press [SET].
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. Deleting All Files in a CS Group
1. While CS image playback is in progress or paused (toggle by pressing
[SET]), press [2].
This will display the CS Frame Edit menu.
2. Use [8] and [2] to select Delete and then press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select Del Group Images and then press [SET].
4. Use [8] and [2] to select Yes, and then press [SET].
Use the following to divide up a CS Group into individual images.
. Dividing Up a Specific CS Group
1. While a CS group is displayed or while the images of a CS group are
scrolling on the monitor screen, press [MENU].
2. Use [4] and [6] to select the PLAY tab.
3. Use [8] and [2] to select Divide Group and then press [6].
4. Use [4] and [6] to display the CS group you want to divide up.
5. Use [8] and [2] to select Divide and then press [SET].
To divide up other CS group files, repeat steps 4 and 5.
Dividing Up a CS Group
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. Dividing Up All CS Groups
IMPORTANT!
Once a CS group is divided, it cannot be regrouped.
1. While a CS group is displayed or while the images of a CS group are
scrolling on the monitor screen, press [MENU].
2. Use [4] and [6] to select the PLAY tab.
3. Use [8] and [2] to select Divide Group and then press [6].
4. Use [8] and [2] to select Divide All Groups and then press [SET].
5. Use [8] and [2] to select Yes, and then press [SET].
Use the following procedure to copy an image in a CS group to a location outside of
the group.
1. While CS image playback is in progress or paused (toggle by pressing
[SET]), press [2].
This will display the CS Frame Edit menu.
2. Use [8] and [2] to select Copy, and then press [SET].
3. Use [4] and [6] to display the image you want to copy.
4. Use [8] and [2] to select Copy, and then press [SET].
NOTE
The functions below cannot be performed on snapshots inside a CS group. Before
using either of these functions, perform the above procedure to copy the image
first.
White Balance, Brightness, Trimming, Rotation, Resize
Copying a CS Group Image
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1. In the PLAY mode, use [4] and [6] to scroll through the images until
the one you want is displayed.
2. Slide the zoom controller towards z ([) to
zoom.
You can use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to scroll the zoomed
image on the monitor screen. Slide the zoom controller
towards w to unzoom the image.
When monitor screen contents are turned on, a
graphic in the lower right corner of the screen
shows what part of the zoomed image is currently
displayed.
To exit the zoom screen, press [MENU].
Though the maximum image zoom factor is 8X,
certain image sizes may not allow zooming up to
the full 8X.
Pressing [SET] will lock the current zoom factor for the on-screen image. You
can then use [4] and [6] to scroll between images, using the same zoom
factor. Pressing [SET] again will unlock the zoom factor and allow you to use
[8], [2], [4] and [6] to move around the currently displayed images. This
function cannot be used while viewing CS group images or movies. Also, CS
group images and movies will not appear when you are scrolling images with
[4] and [6].
1. 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].
In the case of a movie or a continuous shutter (CS)
file, the first frame of the file will be displayed.
Zooming an On-screen Image
Displaying the Image Menu
Image area
Current display area
Zoom factor
Boundary
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1. Use the AV cable that comes with the camera to connect it to the TV.
Make sure that you insert the cable connector into the USB/AV port until you
feel it click securely into place. Failure to insert the connector fully can result in
poor communication or malfunction.
Note that even while the connector is fully inserted, you
still will be able to see the metal part of the connector as
shown in the illustration.
Make sure that the camera is turned off before plugging
in or unplugging the cable. Check the user
documentation that comes with the TV for information
about requirements before plugging into or unplugging
from the TV.
2. Turn on the TV and select its video input mode.
If the TV has more than one video input, select the one where the camera is
connected.
Viewing Snapshots and Movies on a TV Screen
Yellow
AV cable (bundled)
USB/AV port
Red
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.
Audio Video
VIDEO IN jack (yellow)
AUDIO IN jack (red)
TV
Terminal cover
White
AUDIO IN jack (white)
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3. Press [p] (PLAY) to turn on the camera.
This will cause an image to appear on the TV screen, without anything appearing
on the cameras monitor screen.
Pressing [ON/OFF] or [r] (REC) will not turn on the camera while the AV
cable is connected.
You also can change the aspect ratio of the screen and the video output
system (page 168).
4. Now you can display images and play back movies as you normally do.
IMPORTANT!
Output to a TV is not supported while the camera is in the REC mode.
When the camera is connected to a TV for movie playback, only movie images are
displayed on the TV screen. The cameras monitor screen will show on-screen
information only (without any movie image).
Before connecting to a TV to display images, be sure to configure the cameras
[r] (REC) and [p] (PLAY) buttons for Power On or Power On/Off (page 167).
Audio is initially output by the camera at maximum volume. When you first start
displaying images, set the TV volume control at a relatively low level and then
adjust it as required.
NOTE
Audio is stereo.
Some TVs may not be able to output images and/or audio correctly.
All icons and indicators that appear on the monitor screen also appear on the TV
screen. You can use [8] (DISP) to change the display contents.
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Use a commercially available HDMI cable to
connect the camera to the TV. For
information about playback, see page 115.
Use a commercially available HDMI cable
that is marked with the logo shown to the
right.
IMPORTANT!
Output to a TV is not supported while the camera is in the REC mode.
When the camera is connected to a TV for snapshot or movie playback, snapshots
or movies can be displayed on the TV screen. The cameras monitor screen will
show on-screen information only.
The following are disabled during HDMI connection.
Image Menu display
Menu operations (However, slideshow can be played.)
Delete
CS Frame Edit (CS group content editing) while playback of a CS group is in
progress or paused
Movie editing while a movie is being played back
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HDMI connector HDMI cable (commercially available)
HDMI mini connector
HDMI input
HDMI output
(Mini)
Terminal
cover
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NOTE
Use a HDMI cable that with a plug that is compatible with the cameras HDMI mini
connector on one end, and a plug that is compatible with your TVs HDMI
connector on the other end.
Proper image and/or audio output and other operations may not be possible with
some devices.
Connecting the camera to the HDMI connector of another device can damage both
the camera and the other device. Never connect two HDMI output connectors to
each other.
Make sure that the camera is turned off before plugging in or unplugging the cable.
Check the user documentation that comes with the TV for information about
requirements before plugging into or unplugging from the TV.
When cables are connected to both the USB/AV port and the HDMI output
connector, the HDMI output connector connection is given priority.
Disconnect the HDMI cable when you are not using HDMI output. The cameras
monitor screen may not operate normally while the HDMI cable is connected.
Audio is stereo.
Some TVs may not be able to output images and/or audio correctly.
Audio is initially output by the camera at maximum volume. When you first start
displaying images, set the TV volume control at a relatively low level and then
adjust it as required.
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. Selecting the HDMI Terminal Output Method (HDMI Output)
Procedure
[MENU] * Set Up Tab * HDMI Output
Use this setting to select the digital signal format when connecting to a TV with an
HDMI cable.
* 1080i corresponds to 1080 60i, but not 1080 50i. Because of this, the required output
method may be 576p when outputting to a digital TV in a PAL reception area that does
not support 1080i 60i. If you are in a PAL reception area and nothing is displayed
automatically, change the setting to 576p.
If an image does not appear when Auto is selected as the output method, try
changing this setting to something else.
Recording Camera Images to a DVD Recorder or Video Deck
Use the following method to connect the camera to the recording device using the
cameras bundled AV cable.
DVD recorder or video deck: Connect the AV cable to the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN
terminals.
Camera: Connect the AV cable to the USB/AV port.
You can play a slideshow of snapshots and movies on the camera and record it on a
DVD or video tape. You can record movies by selecting Only for the slideshow
Images setting (page 120).
For information about connecting a monitor to the recording device and about how to
record, see the user documentation that comes with the recording device you are
using.
Auto
This setting will cause the format to change automatically in accordance
with the connected TV. Normally, you should use this mode.
1080i 1080i format output*
480p 480p format output
576p 576p format output
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Other Playback Functions (PLAY)
This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform
other playback operations.
Procedure
[p] (PLAY) * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Slideshow
For information about menu operations, see page 89.
Playing a Slideshow on the Camera (Slideshow)
Start
Starts the slideshow
Images
Specifies the type of images to be included in the slideshow
All images: Snapshots, movies, continuous shutter images
All images except
Z
: All non-continuous shutter (CS) images
T
Only: Snapshots only
Only: Movies only
One Image: One single selected image (selected using [4] and [6])
Time
Time from the start to the end of the slideshow
1 to 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes
Interval
Amount of time each image remains displayed
Use [4] and [6] to select a value from 1 to 30 seconds, or MAX.
If you specify a value from 1 to 30 seconds, movies play from beginning to end.
When the slideshow reaches a movie file while MAX is selected, only the first
frame of the movie will displayed.
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To stop the slideshow, press [SET] or [MENU]. Pressing [MENU] stops the
slideshow and returns to the menu screen.
Adjust audio volume by pressing [2] and then press [8] or [2] during playback.
All button operations are disabled while the slideshow is transitioning from one
image to another.
The time required for transition from one image to another may be longer in the
case of an image that was not recorded with this camera.
Effect
Select the effect you want.
Pattern 1 to 5: Plays background music and applies an image change effect.
Patterns 2 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 (except for those that
are part of a CS group), and the Interval setting is ignored.
Movies that include audio are played back without background music. Movies
that do not include audio are played back with background music.
The currently selected image change effect setting is disabled automatically
in following cases.
When playing a slideshow for which Only or One Image is selected
for the Images setting
When the interval setting is MAX, 1 second, or 2 seconds
Before and after playback of a movie
During CS group playback (Except the Pattern 1 effect)
Off: No image change effect or background music
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You can replace the built-in slideshow background music with other music from your
computer.
Supported File Types:
PCM format (16-bit, monaural / stereo) WAV files
Sampling Frequencies: 11.025 kHz/22.05 kHz/44.1 kHz
Number of Files: 9
File names: SSBGM001.WAV to SSBGM009.WAV
Create the music files on your computer using the above names.
Regardless of which effect pattern you select, the music files you store in camera
memory are played back in name sequence.
1. Connect the camera to your computer (pages 143, 152).
If you plan to save the music files to the cameras memory card, make sure the
card is loaded in the camera.
2. Perform one of the following operations to open the memory card or
built-in memory.
This will cause the camera to be recognized by your computer as a Removable
Disk (Drive).
Windows
1
Windows 7 / Windows Vista: Start * Computer
Windows XP: Start * My Computer
Windows 2000: Double-click My Computer.
2
Double-click Removable Disk.
Macintosh
1
Double-click the cameras drive icon.
3. Create a folder named SSBGM.
Transferring Music from Your Computer to Camera Memory
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4. Double-click the SSBGM folder you created and copy the
background music file to it.
See the user documentation that comes with your computer for information
about moving, copying, and deleting files.
If there are background music files both in built-in memory and on the memory
card loaded in the camera, the files on the memory card take priority.
See page 159 for information about camera folders.
5. Disconnect the camera from the computer (pages 145, 154).
Procedure
[p] (PLAY) * Movie Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab *
MOTION PRINT
1. 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.
Holding down [4] or [6]
scrolls at high speed.
2. Use [8] and [2] to select either 9 frames or 1 frame and then
press [SET].
When 9 frames is selected, the frame you select in step 1 will be in the center
of the MOTION PRINT image.
Only the frames of movies recorded on this camera can be used in a MOTION
PRINT image.
Creating a Snapshot of Movie Frames (MOTION PRINT)
9 frames 1 frame
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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.
1. Use [8] and [2] to select the editing method you want to use and then
press [SET].
2. Use the following operations to select the frame
(point) from which or to which you want to cut
the movie (the cut point).
Editing a Movie on the Camera (Movie Editing)
Cut
(To-Point Cut)
Cuts everything from the beginning of the movie up to the
current location.
Cut
(Point-To-Point Cut)
Cuts everything between two points.
Cut
(From-Point Cut)
Cuts everything from the current location to the end of the
movie.
[4] [6]
During playback, changes the playback
direction and playback speed. While
playback is paused, scrolls forward or back.
[SET] Toggles between pause and play.
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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.
NOTE
You also can adjust the white balance when recording images (page 42).
The original snapshot is retained in memory and not deleted.
When you display an altered image on the cameras monitor screen, the date and
time indicates when the image was originally recorded, not when the image was
altered.
Adjusting White Balance (White Balance)
Daylight Outdoors, fair weather
Overcast Outdoors, cloudy to rain, in tree shade, etc.
Shade Very high temperature light, such as building shade, etc.
Day White
Fluorescent
White or day white fluorescent lighting, without suppressing
color cast
Daylight
Fluorescent
Daylight fluorescent lighting, while suppressing color cast
Tungsten Suppressing of the appearance of light bulb lighting
Cancel No white balance adjustment
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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.
When you display an altered image on the cameras monitor screen, the date and
time indicates when the image was originally recorded, not when the image was
altered.
Procedure
[p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab *
DPOF Printing
See page 136 for details.
Adjusting the Brightness of an Existing Snapshot
(Brightness)
Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF Printing)
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Procedure
[p] (PLAY) * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Protect
IMPORTANT!
Note that even if a file is protected, it will be deleted if you perform the format
operation (page 170).
NOTE
Performing the above procedure while a CS group is displayed will protect all the
images in the CS group. You can protect individual images in a CS group by
performing the above procedure while the image is displayed.
. To protect a specific image in a CS group
1. While CS image playback is in progress or paused (toggle by pressing
[SET]), press [2].
This will display the CS Frame Edit menu.
2. Use [8] and [2] to select Protect and then press [SET].
Protecting a File Against Deletion (Protect)
On
Protects specific files.
1
Use [4] and [6] to scroll through the files
until the one you want to protect is displayed.
2
Use [8] and [2] to select On and then
press [SET].
An image that is protected is indicated by the
icon.
3
To protect other files, repeat steps 1 and 2.
To exit the protect operation, press [MENU]. To unprotect a file, select
Off instead of On in step 2 above.
All Files:
On
Protects all files.
1
Use [8] and [2] to select All Files: On and then press [SET].
2
Press [MENU].
To unprotect all files, select All Files: Off instead of All Files: On in
step 1 above.
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3. Use [4] and [6] to scroll through images until one you want to protect
is displayed.
4. Use [8] and [2] to select On and then press [SET].
This will protect the image and display the icon.
To unprotect an image, select Off in step 4 and then press [SET].
5. After you are finished, select Cancel and then press [SET] to exit this
operation.
NOTE
Note that even if a file is protected, it will be deleted if you perform the format
operation (page 170).
. To protect all the images in a CS group
1. While a CS group is displayed or while the images of a CS group are
scrolling on the monitor screen, press [MENU].
2. Use [4] and [6] to select the PLAY tab.
3. Use [8] and [2] to select Protect and then press [SET].
4. Use [4] and [6] to display the CS group you want to protect.
5. Use [8] and [2] to select On and then press [SET].
This will protect all the images in the group and display the icon.
To unprotect all of the images in the group, select Off in step 5 and then press
[SET].
6. Press [MENU].
NOTE
Note that even if a file is protected, it will be deleted if you perform the format
operation (page 170).
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Procedure
[p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Rotation
1. Use [8] and [2] to select Rotation and then press [SET].
Each press of [SET] will rotate the displayed image 90 degrees left.
2. When the displayed image is at the orientation you want, press
[MENU].
NOTE
Rotating a CS image causes all of the images in the CS group to be rotated. You
cannot rotate individual component image in a CS group.
Rotation of movie images is not supported.
Note that this procedure does not actually change the image data. It simply alters
how the image is displayed on the cameras monitor screen.
An image that has been protected or zoomed cannot be rotated.
The original (unrotated) version of the image will be displayed on the image menu
screen.
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 resize an image to one of three sizes:
5M, 2M, VGA.
Resizing a 3:2 or 16:9 size snapshot will create an image with an aspect ratio of
4:3, with both sides cut off.
The recording date of the resized version of the snapshot will be the same as the
recording date of the original snapshot.
Rotating an Image (Rotation)
Resizing a Snapshot (Resize)
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Procedure
[p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Trimming
You can crop a snapshot to trim parts you do not need, and
save the result in a separate file. The original snapshot is
also retained.
Use the zoom controller to zoom the image to the size you
want, use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to display the portion of
the image you want to cut out, and then press [SET].
The image produced by cropping a 3:2 or 16:9 image will
have an aspect ratio of 4:3.
The recording date of the cropped image will be the
same as the recording date of the original snapshot.
Procedure
[p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Copy
Files can be copied from the cameras built-in memory to a memory card or from a
memory card to built-in memory.
NOTE
You can copy snapshots or movies you recorded with this camera.
Cropping a Snapshot (Trimming)
Copying Files (Copy)
Built-in *
Card
Copies all files from built-in camera memory to a memory card.
This option copies all the files in built-in camera memory. It cannot be
used to copy a single file.
Card *
Built-in
Copies a single file on the memory card to camera built-in camera
memory. Files are copied to the folder in built-in memory whose
name has the largest serial number.
You cannot copy a continuous shutter (CS) group image (page
113).
1
Use [4] and [6] to select the file you want to copy.
2
Use [8] and [2] to select Copy and then press [SET].
Represents
snapshot area
Part of snapshot that is
currently displayed
Zoom factor
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Procedure
[p] (PLAY) * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Divide Group
See page 112 for details.
Procedure
[p] (PLAY) * Display CS group. * [MENU] * PLAY Tab *
CS Multi Print
1. Use [8] and [2] to select Create.
You can use [4] and [6] to select a different CS group, if you want.
2. Press [SET].
This converts the CS group to a 10M (3648
x
2736) image with up to 30 CS
frames (5 vertical
x
6 horizontal).
This camera may not be able to correctly convert a CS group image with
another camera.
The recording date of the converted image will be the same as the recording
date of the original CS group.
When converting a CS group whose images have been rotated by the
Rotation feature to a CS Multi Print image, the arrangement of the images in
the CS Multi Print will be different from that of normal (unrotated) CS images.
Procedure
[p] (PLAY) * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * CS Frame Edit
See the following pages for details.
DPOF Printing: page 137
Protect: page 128
Copy: page 113
Delete: page 110
Dividing Up a Continuous Shutter Group (Divide Group)
Combining CS Images into a Single Still Image
(CS Multi Print)
Editing a CS Image (CS Frame Edit)
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Printing
Printing
You can specify which images you want to print, the number of copies, and date
stamp settings before printing (page 136).
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
1. Turn on the camera and press [MENU].
2. On the Set Up tab, select USB and then press [6].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select PTP (PictBridge), and then press [SET].
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. For details, see the user
documentation that comes with your printer.
Connecting Directly to a PictBridge Compatible
Printer
You can print on a printer that supports PictBridge (page
133).
Printing with a Computer
After transferring the images to your computer, use
commercially available software to print.
Connecting Directly to a PictBridge Compatible Printer
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Printing
. Connecting the Camera to a Printer
Use the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to connect the camera to
your printers USB port.
The camera does not draw power over the USB cable. Check the battery level
before connecting and make sure it is not too low.
Make sure that you insert the cable connector into the USB/AV port until you feel it
click securely into place. Failure to insert the connector fully can result in poor
communication or malfunction.
Note that even while the connector is fully inserted, you still
will be able to see the metal part of the connector as shown
in the illustration.
When connecting the USB cable to a USB port, make sure
you align the connector correctly with the port.
Make sure that the camera is turned off before plugging in or
unplugging the cable. Check the user documentation that
comes with the printer for information about requirements
before plugging into or unplugging from the printer.
USB
USB cable
USB port
USB/AV port
Making sure that the 6 mark on the camera is aligned
with the 4 mark of the USB cable connector, connect
the cable to the camera.
Large connector
Small connector
Terminal cover
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Printing
. To print
1. Turn on the printer and load paper.
2. Turn on the camera.
This will display the print menu screen.
3. Use [8] and [2] to select Paper Size, and then press [6].
4. Use [8] and [2] to select a paper size and then press [SET].
The following are the available paper sizes.
3.5"
x
5", 5"
x
7", 4"
x
6", A4, 8.5"
x
11", By Printer
Selecting By Printer prints using a paper size selected on the printer.
See the documentation that comes with your printer for information about
paper settings.
5. Use [8] and [2] to specify the print option you want.
To toggle date stamping on and off, slide the zoom controller. The date stamp
will be printed when On is indicated on the monitor screen.
6. Use [8] and [2] to select Print and then press [SET].
Printing will start and the message Busy... Please wait... will appear on the
monitor screen. The message will disappear after a short while, even though
printing is still being performed. Pressing any camera button will cause the
printing status to re-appear. The print menu screen will re-appear when printing is
complete.
If you selected 1 Image, you can repeat the procedure from step 5, if you
want.
7. After printing is complete, turn off the camera and disconnect the USB
cable from the printer and camera.
1 Image : Prints one image. Select and then press [SET]. Next, use [4]
and [6] to select the image you want to print.
DPOF Printing : Prints multiple images. Select and then press [SET]. With this
option, images will be printed in accordance with DPOF settings
(page 136).
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. 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.
Whether or not you will be able to use DPOF settings for printing depends on the
printer you are using.
Some professional print services may not support DPOF.
. Configuring DPOF Settings Individually for Each Image
Procedure
[p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab *
DPOF Printing * Select images
1. Use [4] and [6] to scroll through the files until the image you want to
print is displayed.
2. 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.
If you want to date stamp the image, slide the zoom controller. This will cause
On to be displayed, meaning the image will be date stamped.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to configure settings for other images, if you want.
3. Press [SET].
Using DPOF to Specify Images to be Printed and the Number
of Copies
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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
1. 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.
Note that the specified number of copies will be printed for all of the images in
any CS group included with the images.
If you want to date stamp the image, slide the zoom controller. This will cause
On to be displayed, meaning the image will be date stamped.
2. Press [SET].
NOTE
You can specify the number of copies for a specific image (page 137) or for all of
the images in a CS group (page 138) by performing the above procedure while an
image in the group is displayed.
. To specify the number of copies for a specific image in a CS group
1. While CS image playback is in progress or paused (toggle by pressing
[SET]), press [2].
This will display the CS Frame Edit menu.
2. Use [8] and [2] to select DPOF Printing and then press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select Select images and then press [SET].
4. Use [4] and [6] to scroll through images until one you want to print is
displayed.
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5. 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.
If you want to date stamp the image, slide the zoom controller. This will cause
On to be displayed, meaning the image will be date stamped.
Repeat steps 4 and 5 to configure settings for other images, if you want.
6. Press [SET].
. To configure the same DPOF settings for all the images in a CS
group
1. While CS image playback is in progress or paused (toggle by pressing
[SET]), press [2].
This will display the CS Frame Edit menu.
2. Use [8] and [2] to select DPOF Printing and then press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select Frame all and then press [SET].
4. 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.
If you want to date stamp the image, slide the zoom controller. This will cause
On to be displayed, meaning the image will be date stamped.
5. Press [SET].
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DPOF settings are not cleared automatically after printing is complete.
The next DPOF print operation you execute will be performed using the last DPOF
settings you configured for the images. To clear DPOF settings, specify 00 for the
number of copies of all images.
Tell your print service about your DPOF settings!
If you take a memory card to a professional print service, be sure to tell them that it
includes DPOF settings for the images to be printed and the number of copies. If you
dont, the print service may print all the images without regard to your DPOF settings,
or they may ignore your date stamp setting.
. 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 136).
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 dont.
Configure the Cameras Timestamp setting (page 164).
The cameras Timestamp setting imprints the date into a snapshot when you
shoot it, so the date is always included when you print. It cannot be deleted.
Do not turn on DPOF date stamping for an image that includes a date
stamped with the cameras Timestamp function. Doing so can cause the two
stamps to be overprinted.
Configuring computer settings
You can use commercially available image management software to date
stamp images.
Professional print service
Request date stamping when ordering prints from a professional print service.
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. Standards Supported by the Camera
PictBridge
This is a standard of the Camera and Imaging Products Association
(CIPA). You can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports
PictBridge, and perform image selection and printing using the
camera monitor screen and controls.
PRINT Image Matching III
Using image editing software and printing on a printer that supports
PRINT Image Matching III makes it possible to use information about
shooting conditions that is recorded with the image, and produce
exactly the type of image you want. PRINT Image Matching and
PRINT Image Matching III are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation.
Exif Print
Printing on a printer that supports Exif Print (Exif 2.2) uses
information about shooting conditions recorded with the image to
enhance printed image quality. Contact your printer manufacturer
for information about models that support Exif Print, printer upgrades, etc.
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Using the Camera with a Computer
Using the Camera with a Computer
You can perform the operations described below while the camera is connected to a
computer.
* Windows only
The procedures you need to perform when using the camera with your computer and
when using the bundled software are different for Windows and the Macintosh.
Things you can do using a computer...
Save images to a
computer and view
them there
Save images and view them manually
(USB connection) (pages 143, 152).
Transfer images to a computer
automatically over a wireless LAN for
viewing (Eye-Fi) (page 156).
Transfer images
stored on your
computer to
camera memory
In addition to images, you also can transfer
screen shot images from your computer to
the camera (Photo Transport*) (page 150).
Play back and edit
movies
You can play back movies (pages 147,
155).
To edit movies, use commercially
available software as required.
Windows users should refer to Using the Camera with a Windows Computer
on page 142.
Macintosh users should refer to Using the Camera with a Macintosh on page
152.
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Using the Camera with a Computer
Install the required software in accordance with the version of Windows you are
running and what you want to do.
* YouTube Uploader for CASIO and Photo Transport will not run under 64-bit versions of
Windows OS.
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer
When you want to
do this:
Operating System
Version
Install this software:
See
page:
Save images to a
computer and view
them there manually
Windows 7 / Windows
Vista / Windows XP /
Windows 2000
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Play movies
Windows 7 / Windows
Vista / Windows XP /
Windows 2000
Installation not required.
Windows Media Player,
which is already installed
on most computers, can be
used for playback.
If your computer is running
Windows 2000 and does
not have DirectX 9.0c or
higher installed, download
DirectX from the Microsoft
DirectX site and install it on
your computer.
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Edit movies
Windows 7 / Windows
Vista / Windows XP /
Windows 2000
Flash Intensity 0
Color Filter Off
Sharpness 0
Saturation 0
Contrast 0
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Set Up Tab
. PLAY Mode
PLAY Tab
Set Up Tab
The contents of the Set Up tab are the same in the REC mode and PLAY mode.
Screen Auto 2
Eye-Fi On
Auto Rotate On
Sounds
Startup: Sound 1 /
Half Shutter:
Sound 1 /
Shutter: Sound 1 /
Operation:
Sound 1 /
=Operation:
...//// /
=Play: ...////
File No. Continue
World Time Home
Timestamp Off
Adjust
Date Style
Language
Sleep 1 min
Auto Power Off 5 min
REC/PLAY Power On
USB Mass Storage
Video Out
HDMI Output Auto
Startup Off
Format
Reset
Slideshow
Images: All images /
Time: 30 min /
Interval: 3 sec /
Effect: Pattern 1
MOTION PRINT 9 frames
Movie Editing
White Balance
Brightness
DPOF Printing
Protect
Rotation
Resize
Trimming
Copy
Divide Group
CS Multi Print
CS Frame Edit
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Appendix
When things dont go right...
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action
Power Supply
Power does not
turn on.
1)The battery may not be loaded correctly (page 17).
2)The battery may be dead. Charge the battery (page 16). 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-90
rechargeable lithium ion battery.
The camera
suddenly powers
down.
1)Auto Power Off may have activated (page 167). Turn power
back on.
2)The battery may be dead. Charge the battery (page 16).
3)The cameras protection function may have activated
because camera temperature is too high. Turn off the camera
and wait until it cools down before trying to use it again.
Power will not turn
off. Nothing
happens when a
button is pressed.
Remove the battery from the camera and then reload them.
Image Recording
Image is not
recorded when the
shutter button is
pressed.
1)If the camera is in the PLAY mode, press [
r
] (REC) to enter
the REC mode.
2)If the flash is charging, wait until the charge operation
finishes.
3)If the message Memory Full appears, transfer images to
your computer, delete images you no longer need, or use a
different memory card.
Auto Focus does
not focus properly.
1)If the lens is dirty, clean it off.
2)The subject may not be in the center of the focus frame when
you compose the image.
3)The subject you are shooting may not be a type that is
compatible with Auto Focus (page 32). Use manual focus
(page 91).
4)You may be moving the camera when shooting. Try shooting
with Anti Shake or use a tripod.
5)You may be pressing the shutter button all the way without
waiting for Auto Focus. Half-press the shutter button and
allow enough time for Auto Focus to focus.
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The subject is out
of focus in the
recorded image.
The image may not be focused properly. When composing the
image, make sure the subject is located inside the focus frame.
The flash does not
fire.
1)If
?
(Flash Off) is selected as the flash mode, change to
another mode (page 44).
2)If the battery is low, charge it (page 16).
3)If a BEST SHOT scene that uses
?
(Flash Off) is selected,
change to a different flash mode (page 44) or select a
different BEST SHOT scene (page 68).
The ? (Flash Off)
icon flashes red on
the monitor screen
and the flash does
not fire.
The flash unit may be malfunctioning. Contact a CASIO
authorized service center or your original retailer. Note that
though the flash will not fire, you still can use the camera for
non-flash shots.
Camera powers
down during Self-
timer countdown.
The battery may be low. Charge the battery.
The monitor screen
image is out of
focus.
1)You may be using Manual Focus and have not focused the
image. Focus the image (page 91).
2)You may be using