Casio EX FH100 User Manual

91Advanced Settings
Procedure
[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Focus
*1
The focus range is the distance from the lens surface.*2The focus range depends on the current optical zoom position.
REC Mode Settings (REC)
Selecting a Focus Mode (Focus)
SettingsType of ShotFocus ModeApproximate Focus Range*1
SnapshotMoviesSnapshotMovies
Q Auto 
FocusGeneral 
recordingAutomatic
Fixed 
focal 
pointApproximately 15 cm 
to 9 (infinity) 
(5.9 
to 9)
(Wide Angle)
Fixed 
distance
*2´ 
MacroClose ups AutomaticApproximately...

92Advanced 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...

93Advanced 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 screen’s 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...

94Advanced 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),...

95Advanced Settings
Procedure
[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Anti Shake
You can turn on the camera’s 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.
•...

96Advanced 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)
 SpotThis mode takes readings of a small area in the center of the image. 
This setting works well with focus lock (page 93).
 MultiWhen you half-press the shutter button while this setting selected, the 
camera will select the...

97Advanced 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 

98Advanced 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...

99Advanced 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...

100Advanced 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...