Casio EX FH100 User Manual

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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 Õ (Continuous Shutter).
• This will display Š (High Speed CS) and 
surround the monitor screen with a yellow frame. 
If this does not happen, press Õ 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).
AUTOThe camera determines the CS speed by determining the 
surrounding light level and automatically configuring a speed that 
prevents underexposure.
1 to 40 fpsEnables 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. 
						

							55Snapshot Tutorial
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 Õ (Continuous Shutter).
• This will display á (F CS) and surround the monitor screen with a yellow 
frame. If this does not happen, press Õ 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.
1While 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.
2After selecting all of the images you want to save, 
press [MENU].
3Use [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 
buttonPress 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 CSSpecified maximum number of continuous shutter shots 
(Max CS shots) 
						

							59Recording 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 (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 ³ (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 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.
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 
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.
Audio
Microphones