Casio EX FC200S User Manual

							51Snapshot Tutorial
• You can specify 5, 10, 20, or 30 as the maximum number of shots for each 
continuous shutter operation.
• You can specify anywhere from 1 second up to 10 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 3 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). Note that the mechanical 
shutter is used when shooting with High Speed CS.
30 images per second 
(30 fps)You can shoot up to 30 images in 1 second.
3 images per second 
(3 fps)You can shoot up to 10 images over 30 seconds. 
						

							52Snapshot Tutorial
1.In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT).
2.Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to select “High 
Speed CS” and then press [SET].
• This will display Š (High Speed CS).
3.Press [SET].
4.Use [8] and [2] to select the fourth control 
panel option from the bottom (High Speed CS fps).
5.Use [4] and [6] to select the continuous shutter 
(CS) speed you want.
6.Use [8] and [2] to select the third control panel 
option from the bottom (Max CS shots).
7.Use [4] and [6] to select the maximum number of shots for each 
continuous shutter operation.
8.Use [8] and [2] to select the second control panel option from the 
bottom (Prerecord CS shots).
9.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. Note that the mechanical shutter is used 
when shooting with High Speed CS.
3 to 30 fpsEnables specification of the number of CS images recorded per 
second.
Shutter button full-press
Number of pre-record
images and pre-record
timeNumber of remaining images 
and remaining recording time 
after the shutter button full-
press
High Speed CS icon
CS speed 
						

							53Snapshot Tutorial
10.Press [SET].
• The approximate number of recordable CS images will appear on the monitor 
screen.
11.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.
12.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.
13.Real-time shooting will stop when you release the shutter button or 
after the maximum number of shots is reached.
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.
Number of recordable CS images (If you are not performing
Prerecord CS, the allowable continuous shutter time also is displayed.)
Remaining snapshot memory capacity 
						

							54Snapshot Tutorial
• When shooting CS images, the snapshot image quality automatically changes to 
“Normal”.
• 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, 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, 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: 
“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 “16M” 
automatically.
• With High Speed 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 (CS) shooting is not supported while Premium Auto is being 
used.
• Single SR Zoom and Multi SR Zoom cannot be used in combination with High 
Speed CS.
Continuous Shutter Precautions
High Speed CSSpecified maximum number of continuous shutter shots 
(Max CS shots) 
						

							55Recording Movies
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 (FHD movie): page 58
High speed movie (HS movie): page 58
1.In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.Use [4] and [6] to select the “Quality” tab.
3.Use [8] and [2] to select “» Quality” and 
then press [6].
4.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 640x480 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.
5.Press [0] (Movie).
This will start recording and display Y on the 
monitor screen.
Movie recording includes stereo audio.
6.Press [0] (Movie) 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] (Movie) 
again.
To record a movie
[0] (Movie)
[MENU]
Semi-transparent gray 
frame
Recording time
Remaining recording time
(page 189) 
						

							56Recording Movies
Shooting with BEST SHOT
With BEST SHOT (page 64), 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 
FHD and STD movie recording (page 91). 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.
• Your camera has a function to reduce wind noise (Wind Noise Cut) when recording 
movies (page 95).
.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.
– Performing a zoom operation while shooting can cause zoom and/or auto focus 
noise to be in the audio recording.
– 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.
Audio
Microphones 
						

							57Recording Movies
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 
camera’s 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 camera’s 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.
NOTE
• Except for High Speed Movie, zoom operations are supported during movie 
recording (page 46). Zoom is disabled during high speed movie recording. To use 
optical zoom for high speed movie recording, perform the zoom operation before 
you press [0] (Movie) to start recording.
• Both Single SR Zoom (page 49) and Multi SR Zoom (page 76) are disabled during 
movie recording.
• 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.
• Except for High Speed Movie, Continuous AF (page 94) is performed during movie 
recording while “Auto Focus” or “Macro” is selected for the “Focus” setting.
• During High Speed Movie recording (HS120, HS240, HS480, HS1000), 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] 
(Movie) to start recording.
• Continuous AF is operational when recording at 30 fps with “HS30-120” or 
“HS30-240”. However, focus becomes fixed whenever you switch to 120 fps or 
240 fps.
• Face Detection is disabled during movie (FHD, STD, high speed) recording.
• The following BEST SHOT scenes are always shot using high speed movie. The 
current “» Quality” setting is ignored.
Child High Speed Movie, Pet High Speed Movie, Sports High Speed Movie 
						

							58Recording Movies
This camera supports recording of high-definition (FHD) movies. The aspect ratio of 
an FHD movie is 16:9, the image size is 1920x1080 pixels, and the frame rate is 
30 fps. Image quality and image size settings cannot be changed.
1.In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.Use [4] and [6] to select the “Quality” tab.
3.Use [8] and [2] to select “» Quality” and then press [6].
4.Use [8] and [2] to select “FHD”, and then press [SET].
5.Record the movie the same way as you would a normal movie (page 
55).
Press [0] (Movie) 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 recording with the frame rate setting of “30-120 fps” or “30-240 fps” frame 
rate setting, audio recording is supported during 30 fps recording only. Audio is not 
recorded at any other frame rates.
1.In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.Use [4] and [6] to select the “Quality” tab.
3.Use [8] and [2] to select “» Quality” and then press [6].
Recording a High-definition Movie
Recording a High Speed Movie 
						

							59Recording Movies
4.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.
5.Record the movie the same way as you would a normal movie (page 
55).
Press [0] (Movie) to start and stop recording.
• During High Speed Movie recording (HS120, HS240, HS480, HS1000), 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] (Movie) to start recording.
• Continuous AF is operational when recording at 30 fps with “HS30-120” or 
“HS30-240”. However, focus becomes fixed whenever you switch to 120 fps or 
240 fps.
• When “HS30-120” or “HS30-240” 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.
» QualityFrame RateImage Size 
(Pixels)
HS120 120 fps 640
x480
*fps (frames per second) is 
a unit of measurement 
indicating the number of 
images recorded or 
played back per second.
HS240 240 fps 512x384
HS480 480 fps 224
x160
HS1000 1000 fps 224
x64
HS30-120 30-120 fps 640
x480
HS30-240 30-240 fps 512
x384 
						

							60Recording Movies
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] (Movie) 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 (FHD) 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, press [MENU].
2.Use [4] and [6] to select the “Quality” tab.
3.Use [8] and [2] to select “» Quality” and then press [6].
4.Use [8] and [2] to select the movie mode you want to use for 
shooting.
5.Press [SET].
6.Press [BS] (BEST SHOT).
7.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)
Movie
Real-time recording start
5-second prerecorded part (from the buffer)
*Approximately two seconds for high speed movie[0] (Movie)
Real-time recording end