Casio Exilim EX V8 User Manual
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121USING BEST SHOT IMPORTANT! •Only the final multi-snapshot image is saved in camera memory. The individual snapshots are not saved. •The size of the multi-snapshot image for this operation is fixed automatically at 7M (3072 × 2304 pixels). •While Layout Shot is being used, the setup of the camera is changed automatically as shown below. – ISO Sensitivity: Auto (fixed) – AF Area: Spot (fixed) •The following functions are disabled during Layout Shot. – Digital Zoom –Self-timer – Continuous Shutter – Face RecognitionWith auto tracking, a boundary area follows a moving subject, making it easy to snap an image with the subject in the center. 1.In a REC mode, align the mode dial with “ ”, and then press [SET]. 2.Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to select “Auto Framing”, and then press [SET]. Auto Tracking a Moving Subject (Auto Framing) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Casio Manuals
122USING BEST SHOT 3.Align the focus frame with the subject you want to focus on and then half-press the shutter button. •The focus frame and the cropping boundary will follow the subject as it moves. • Focusing of the subject continues to be performed while you keep the shutter button half pressed. 4.Press the shutter button all the way to record the image. •This will record the area enclosed within the cropping boundary. IMPORTANT! •Only the part of the image within the cropping boundary will be recorded. • The image size for this operation is fixed automatically at 3M (2048 × 1536 pixels). • The following functions are disabled during Auto Framing. –Timestamp – Self-timer – Continuous Shutter – Face Recognition • Auto Framing may not be able to follow a fast-moving subject. If this happens, release the shutter button, re-align the focus frame with the subject, and then half-press the shutter again. • When shooting with “Auto Framing”, the image size is fixed at 3M (2048 × 1536 pixels) and the Undeteriorated Image Quality Range is 7X (page 71). Focus frame Cropping boundary B Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Casio Manuals
123ADVANCED SETTINGS ADVANCED SETTINGS Your camera provides you with the four focus modes described below. The initial factory default focus mode is Auto Focus. *“Focus Range” indicates distance from the lens surface. Changing the Focus Mode Focus ModeDescriptionFocus Range* Auto FocusAutomatic focus when the shutter button is half- pressed.Auto adjustment (Approximately 40 cm to (1.3 to )) •Minimum distance position varies with optical zoom. Macro (Close-up)Automatic focus for distances that are closer than those for Auto Focus. Used for close-up shooting.Auto adjustment (Approximately 10 cm to 50 cm (3.9 to 19.7)) •Minimum distance position varies with optical zoom. Infinity FocusFocus is fixed at infinity. Use this mode when shooting scenery and other faraway images.Infinity Manual FocusFocus is performed manually.•Focus range varies with optical zoom factor. Optical Zoom Factor Range 1X Approximately 10cm to (0.3 to ) 7X Approximately 1m to (3.3 to ) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Casio Manuals
124ADVANCED SETTINGS Perform the following steps to change the focus mode. 1.In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2.On the “REC” tab, select “Focus” and then press [X]. 3.Use [S] and [T] to select the focus mode setting you want and then press [SET]. •See the following pages of this section for details about shooting with each focus mode. Using Auto Focus 1. Align the monitor screen’s focus frame with the subject you want to focus and then half- press the shutter button. This camera will perform the focus operation. You can tell if the image is in focus by checking the operation lamp and the focus frame color. Focus Mode Icon StatusOperation LampFocus Frame Focusing CompleteLit Green Green Not Focused Flashing Green Red F3.4F3.41/2501/250ISOISO100100 Focus FrameOperation Lamp Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Casio Manuals
125ADVANCED SETTINGS 2.When the image is focused, press the shutter button the rest of the way to shoot. NOTE•When proper focusing is not possible because the subject is closer than the Auto Focus range, the camera will switch to the Macro Focus range automatically (Auto Macro). •Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation while shooting with Auto Focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focus range. Example: cm – * will be replaced by the actual focus range value. Using Macro Focus 1. Half-press the shutter button to focus the image. The focus operation is the same as that for Auto Focus. 2.When the image is focused, press the shutter button the rest of the way to shoot. IMPORTANT! •Use of the flash along with Macro Focus can cause the light of the flash to become blocked, which can produce unwanted lens shadows in your image. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Casio Manuals
126ADVANCED SETTINGS NOTE•When Macro Focus cannot focus properly because the subject is too far away, the camera will switch to the Auto Focus range automatically (Auto Macro). •Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation while shooting with Macro Focus, values will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focus range. Example: cm – cm * will be replaced by the actual focus range values. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Casio Manuals
127ADVANCED SETTINGS Auto Focus and Macro Focus Shooting Tips Changing the Auto Focus Area Use the following procedure to change the metering area used for Auto Focus (AF). 1.In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2.On the “REC” tab, select “AF Area” and then press [X]. 3.Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. To do this:Select this setting: Use a small area in the center of the screen for metering •This setting is best when you want to use focus lock (page 128).Spot When the shutter button is half-pressed, have the camera automatically select one or more of nine possible focus frames •If the camera is able to focus on multiple points, all applicable focus frames turn green.Multi Half-pressing the shutter button focuses the subject and also starts a focus tracking operation that keeps the focus frame on the subject as it moves.Tracking To do this:Select this setting: Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Casio Manuals
128ADVANCED SETTINGS NOTE•When you select “ Multi” as the focus area, nine focus frames appear on the monitor screen. The camera will automatically determine the optimum focus frame(s), which will change to green on the monitor screen. •“ Multi” cannot be used in the Face Recognition Normal mode or the Family First mode (page 84). •If you select “ Tracking” while using continuous shutter or self-timer, subject will be tracked until image recording starts. Using Focus Lock “Focus lock” is the name of a technique you can use when you want to shoot an image in which the subject to be focused on is not within the focus frame in the center of the screen. •Use focus lock with “ Spot” or “ Tracking” focus. 1.Align the monitor screen’s focus frame with the subject you want to focus on and then half-press the shutter button.Spot/ TrackingMulti Focus Frame Focus Frame F3.4F3.41/2501/250ISOISO100100 Focus Frame Subject to be focused on Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Casio Manuals
129ADVANCED SETTINGS 2.Keeping the shutter button half-pressed, re-compose the image as you like. •When “ Tracking” is selected as the Auto Focus area, the focus frame will move automatically and follow the subject. 3.When the image is focused, press the shutter button the rest of the way to shoot. NOTE•Focus lock also causes exposure (AE) to be locked. Quick Shutter If you press the shutter button all the way without waiting for Auto Focus while Quick Shutter is turned on, the camera will record the image using a high-speed focus operation that is much faster than normal Auto Focus. This helps you avoid missing a special moment while you wait for the camera to Auto Focus. •Some images may be out of focus when Quick Shutter is used. 1.In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2.On the “REC” tab, select “Quick Shutter” and then press [X]. 3.Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. F3.4F3.41/2501/250ISO100ISO100 To do this:Select this setting: Turn on Quick Shutter On Turn off Quick Shutter Off Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Casio Manuals
130ADVANCED SETTINGS 4.Press the shutter button all the way down without pausing. Pressing the shutter button all the way without pausing at the halfway type will record with Quick Shutter, without performing the normal Auto Focus operation. IMPORTANT! •Quick Shutter will not work when you are using a very high zoom factor. In this case, you should use Auto Focus instead. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Casio Manuals