Casio EX FC200S User Manual

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ISO sensitivity is a measure of sensitivity to light.
1.In the REC mode, press [SET].
2.Use [8] and [2] to select the second control panel option from the top 
(ISO Sensitivity).
3.Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
• While “AUTO” is selected, Anti Shake corrects for subject movement only 
(page 91).
• Higher ISO sensitivity values tend to result in digital noise in images.
• Since higher ISO sensitivity values tend to result in digital noise in images, the 
camera performs a noise filtering process. Because of this, it may take 
relatively longer for the camera to finish recording an image after it is shot. You 
will not be able to perform any key operation while image recording is in 
progress.
Specifying ISO Sensitivity (ISO)
AUTOAdjusts sensitivity automatically according to conditions
ISO 80Lower 
sensitivity
Higher 
sensitivitySlow shutter speed
Fast shutter speed 
(Set for shooting in dimly 
lit areas.)Less noise
Some coarseness 
(increased digital 
noise)
ISO 100
ISO 200
ISO 400
ISO 800
ISO 1600
ISO 3200 
						

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You can adjust white balance to match the source of light available where you are 
shooting and avoid the blue cast that results when shooting outdoors when it is 
cloudy, and the green cast that results when shooting under fluorescent lighting.
1.In the REC mode, press [SET].
2.Use [8] and [2] to select the third control panel option from the top 
(White Balance).
3.Use [4] and [6] to select the shooting condition you want and then 
press [SET].
• 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.).
Adjusting White Balance (White Balance)
 Auto WBConfigures the camera to adjust white balance automatically
 DaylightFor shooting outdoors on a clear day
 OvercastFor shooting outdoors on an overcast rainy day, in the 
shade, etc.
 ShadeFor shooting on a clear day in the shade of trees or buildings
 DayWhite 
FluorescentFor shooting under white or day white fluorescent lighting
 Daylight 
FluorescentFor shooting under daylight fluorescent lighting
 TungstenFor shooting under light bulb lighting
 Manual WBFor configuring the camera manually to suit a particular light 
source.
1Select “· Manual WB”.
2Under the lighting conditions you plan 
to use when shooting, point the 
camera at a blank white piece of paper 
so it fills the entire monitor screen and 
then press the shutter button.
3Press [SET].
The white balance setting is retained even if you turn off the 
camera.
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You can manually adjust an image’s 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).
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 192.
Using Flash (Flash)
 Auto FlashFlash fires automatically in accordance with exposure 
(amount of light and brightness) conditions.
 Flash OffFlash does not fire.
 Flash OnFlash 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 
ReductionFlash fires automatically. This type of flash can be used to 
reduce the chance of redness in the subject’s eyes.
Flash
[2] ( )
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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 192) 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.
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.
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 159) for the date: Month/Day or 
Day/Month.
• The time is displayed using 24-hour format.
Changing the Control Panel Date/Time Style 
						

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Your camera is equipped with various types of zoom: optical zoom, HD Zoom, Single 
SR Zoom, Multi SR Zoom, and digital zoom. The maximum zoom factor depends on 
the image size setting and the digital zoom on/off settings.
1.In the REC mode, slide the zoom controller to zoom.
2.Press the shutter button to shoot the image.
NOTE
• 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.
• Except for High Speed Movie, zoom operations are supported during movie 
recording. Zoom operations are disabled during high speed movie recording. To 
use optical zoom, perform the zoom operation before you press [0] (Movie) to start 
recording.
• Zoom operations are not supported during Slide Panorama shooting. The zoom 
setting is fixed at full wide angle.
• Zoom operations are not supported during Wide Shot shooting. The zoom setting 
is fixed at full wide angle.
Shooting with Zoom
Optical zoomChanges the lens focal distance.
HD ZoomAllows greater zoom capabilities by cutting out a portion of the 
original image and enlarging it.
Single SR ZoomApplies super resolution technology to suppress image 
deterioration (page 48).
Multi SR ZoomShoots a burst of High Speed CS images, which are then 
combined into a final image to suppress image quality 
deterioration across a range that is greater than Single SR 
Zoom. (Multi SR Zoom is enabled by selecting the “Multi SR 
Zoom” HS BEST SHOT scene.) (page 76)
Digital zoomDigitally processes the center of the image to enlarge it.
w (Wide Angle) : Reduces the size of the subject and broadens the range.
z (Telephoto) : Enlarges the subject and narrows the range.
w Wide Anglez TelephotoZoom controller 
						

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During a zoom operation, a zoom bar appears on the monitor screen to show the 
current zoom setting.
Interpreting the Zoom Bar
Range where image deterioration is suppressed. 
(optical zoom, HD Zoom, 
Single SR Zoom, Multi SR Zoom)
1X
28.0X to 111.6X
Zoom pointer 
(Indicates current zoom.)
Point from which image deteriorates
• The location of this point depends on the image size, the “Zoom (SR)” 
setting, and whether Multi SR Zoom is enabled.
Zoom (SR) SettingPoint from which image 
deteriorates
Off 7.0X to 50.4X
Single (Single SR Zoom) 10.5X to 75.5X
Multi SR Zoom 
(HS BEST SHOT scene)14.0X to 100.6X
Optical zoom limit point
• 7X optical zoom pointDeteriorated image range 
(digital zoom) 
						

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.Zoom Icon
The appearance of the zoom icon on the monitor screen depends on the zoom factor.
.Zoom Factor
The digital zoom factor depends on the image size (page 38), the super resolution 
zoom setting, and on whether or not the “Multi SR Zoom” BEST SHOT scene is 
selected (page 76).
Multi SR Zoom is enabled by selecting the “Multi SR Zoom” BEST SHOT scene.
Optical zoomNot displayed
HD ZoomNot displayed
Single SR Zoomç (White)
Multi SR Zoom (Orange)
Digital zoomê
Image 
size
Maximum zoom factor where image 
deterioration can be suppressedTotal maximum zoom factor
Zoom (SR): 
OffZoom (SR): 
SingleMulti SR 
ZoomZoom (SR): 
OffZoom (SR): 
SingleMulti SR 
Zoom
16M 7.0X 10.5X 14.0X 28.0X 28.0X 28.0X
3:2 7.0X 10.5X 14.0X 28.0X 28.0X 28.0X
16:9 7.0X 10.5X 14.0X 28.0X 28.0X 28.0X
10M 8.8X 13.2X 17.7X 35.4X 35.4X 35.4X
5M 12.6X 18.9X 25.2X 50.4X 50.4X 50.4X
3M 15.8X 23.6X 31.5X 62.9X 62.9X 62.9X
VGA 50.4X 75.5X 100.6X 111.6X 111.6X 111.6X 
						

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There are two types of Super Resolution Zoom: Single SR Zoom and Multi SR Zoom. 
Single SR Zoom uses super resolution to expand the zoom range in which image 
quality deterioration is minimized. Multi SR Zoom shoots a series of High Speed CS 
images, which are then combined into final image to suppress image quality 
deterioration across a range that is greater than Single SR Zoom. For information 
about the effective zoom factor ranges in which Super Resolution Zoom is effective, 
see page 48.
The procedure below shows how to configure Single SR Zoom settings. For 
information about Multi SR Zoom, see page 76.
1.In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.Use [4] and [6] to select the “REC” tab.
3.Use [8] and [2] to select “Zoom (SR)” and then press [6].
4.Use [8] and [2] to select “Single” and then press [SET].
NOTE
• Single SR Zoom is effective when you want to capture delicate textures.
• Single SR Zoom does not work during movie recording.
• The following functions are disabled when shooting with Single SR Zoom.
Triple Self-timer, some BEST SHOT scenes
Zooming with Super Resolution (Zoom (SR)) 
						

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To shoot with Continuous Shutter, press [BS] (BEST 
SHOT) and then select the “High Speed CS” scene.
NOTE
• To return from the “High Speed CS” HS BEST 
SHOT scene to the Single Shot mode, press 
[AUTO].
With High Speed CS, you can configure the camera to shoot at a speed of 3, 5, 10, 
15, or 30 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.
Using Continuous Shutter
Using High Speed CS and Prerecord CS
[BS] (BEST SHOT)
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