Casio EX FH20 User Manual

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NOTE
• The back lamp flashes red while the flash is charging. You will not be able to 
perform further Flash CS shooting until charging is complete, which is indicated 
when the back lamp stops flashing and goes out.
• When shooting with Flash CS, there may be times when a message appears telling 
you to wait, because you have reached the limit of the flash. This is to protect the 
flash from damage. You will be able to resume using flash after the message 
disappears.
In this mode, 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 continuous shutter 
recording of new images. Recording continues until you release the shutter button or 
until a total of up to 40 images (buffer images plus new images) are recorded 
(Prerecord (Still image)). You can configure this mode to specify how many of the 40 
images are recorded in the buffer and how many are recorded after you fully press 
the shutter button. You can use this mode when you want to make sure you do not 
miss fast-moving action.
• You can specify anywhere from one second up to 40 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 40 fps.
• You can configure the mode so up to 39 images are pre-recorded to the buffer until 
you fully press the shutter button.
• The minimum interval for images pre-recorded in the buffer is 0.5 seconds and the 
minimum number of pre-recorded images is one.
Using High-speed CS and Prerecord CS
40 images per second (40 fps) : You can shoot up to 40 images in one second.
1 image per second (1 fps) : You can shoot up to 40 images over 40 seconds.
Shutter button half-press
Recorded images (up to 40 images)
Continuous recording of images until shutter 
button released* Shutter button release
Shutter button full-press
*You can record up to 40 images (pre-recorded buffer images plus real-time images) for 
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							52Snapshot Tutorial
1.Set the mode dial to × (High-speed CS).
2.Use [8] and [2] to select the second control panel option from the 
bottom (High-speed CS fps).
3.Use [4] and [6] to select the continuous 
shutter (CS) speed you want and then press 
[SET].
4.Use [8] and [2] to select the bottom control 
panel option (Prerecord (Still image) Time).
5.Use [4] and [6] to specify how many of the 40 images and for how 
long images should be pre-recorded in the buffer.
• Prerecord (Still image) shooting is not performed when the number of buffer 
images and the recording time are both zero.
6.Press [SET].
• The approximate 
number of recordable 
CS images will appear 
on the monitor screen.
7.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 (Still image) is selected.
CS speed
Number of pre-record images and pre-record time
Number of remaining images and remaining recording 
time after the shutter button full-press Shutter button full-press
Remaining snapshot memory capacity Number of recordable CS images (If you are
not performing Prerecord CS, the allowable
continuous shutter time also is displayed.)
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							53Snapshot Tutorial
8.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.
9.Image recording will stop when you release the shutter button or after 
a total of 40 images are recorded.
10.Save the CS images (page 53).
You can specify the method to use for saving images recorded with the following 
continuous shutter (CS) modes.
Flash CS, High-speed CS
1.In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.Use [4] and [6] to select “REC”.
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 
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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 (Still Image), 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 [8].
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, changes the playback direction and playback 
speed.
While playback is paused, scrolls forward or back.
[SET]Toggles between pause and play.
Shutter 
buttonPress all the way down to select an image for saving.
[8]Saves the selected images and exits the image select 
operation.
Save Selected : Saves selected images.
Save All : Saves all the images.
Cancel Save : Does not save any of the images.
Save Selected : Saves selected images.
Save All : Saves all the images.
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• 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 continuous shutter, 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.
• In the High-speed CS mode, the flash setting automatically becomes ? (flash off).
• Zoom is disabled during continuous shutter operations.
• RAW+, 9M, 3:2, or 16:9 cannot be selected as the image size while High-speed CS 
or Flash CS is being used. If you enter the High-speed CS or Flash CS mode while 
one of these image sizes is selected, the camera will record 8M size images.
• If 8M is selected as the image size in the High-speed CS mode, selecting a CS 
speed of 40 fps will cause 7M (3072
x2304) size images to be recorded.
• The maximum number of images that can be recorded during each High-speed CS 
or Flash CS 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 and Flash CS.
• The Self-timer cannot be used in the Prerecord (Still image) mode.
• When the flash is fired for Flash CS, the greater the number of images setting, the 
smaller the flash range (shooting range).
• With some BEST SHOT scenes, the current mode dial setting (
× (High-speed 
CS), ª (Flash CS)) is ignored.
Continuous Shutter Precautions
High-speed CSUp to 40 images
Flash CS with flashUp to 3 to 10 images 
						

							56Recording Movies
Recording Movies
The following procedure explains how to record a 
standard (STD) movie.
1.Set the mode dial to ³ (HD/STD).
2.Press [8] .
3.Use [8] and [2] to select the second 
control panel option from the top (HD/STD switching).
4.Use [4] and [6] 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.
5.Press the shutter button.
This will start recording and display Y on the 
monitor screen.
Movie recording includes monaural audio.
6.Press the shutter button again to stop 
recording.
• Each movie can be up to 10 minutes long. Movie 
recording stops automatically after 10 minutes of 
recording. Movie recording also will stop 
automatically if memory becomes full before you 
stop movie recording by pressing the shutter button.
Minimizing the Effects of Camera Movement during Movie Recording
You can configure the camera to minimize the effects of camera movement during 
movie recording (page 79). Note, however, that this does not prevent image blur due 
to subject movement.
To record a movie
Mode dial
Shutter button
Recording time
Remaining recording time
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							57Recording Movies
Your camera has a built-in microphone that can be used to record audio (monaural) 
during movie recording.
.Recording Precautions
The camera also records audio. Note the following points 
when shooting a movie.
– Take care that the microphone is not blocked by your 
fingers, etc.
– Good 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 “HD/STD” is selected as the movie mode, turning optical zoom on or off also 
turns audio recording on or off. Audio recording is turned off while optical zoom is 
turned on, and turned on while optical zoom is turned off. The optical zoom on/off 
operation is performed using the control panel. Note that lens operation noise may 
be picked up in audio recordings.
• Audio recording cannot be performed while “HS” is selected as the movie mode.
Audio
Microphone 
						

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NOTE
• Continuous Auto Focus is performed during movie recording when optical zoom is 
turned on while “HD/STD” is selected as the movie mode, regardless of the current 
Continuous AF setting. If optical zoom is turned off, continuous Auto Focus is not 
performed during movie recording, regardless of the current Continuous AF setting.
• When “HD/STD” is selected as the movie mode and optical zoom is turned off, you 
can readjust focus while movie recording is in progress by half pressing the shutter 
button. Note, however, that noise produced by the lens operation will be picked up 
in the audio recording.
• Focus is fixed during movie recording when “HS” is selected as the movie mode.
• The YouTube mode is disabled automatically during HD movie recording when 
“HD/STD” is selected as the movie mode.
• The [BS] button and BEST SHOT feature are disabled during movie recording.
• 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.
• 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 “0
REC” 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.
• 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.
• Face Detection is disabled during movie recording.
• The exposure mode changes to 
t (Auto) automatically whenever you shoot a 
movie with the “STD” or “HD” movie mode (pages 56, 59).
• The aperture, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity settings (M Mode only) configured 
with the snapshot A Mode, S Mode, or M Mode are used when shooting a movie 
with the “HS” movie mode (page 59). Note, however, that the shutter speed range 
is limited in accordance with the frame rate specified for the high-speed movie.
• The [AEL] button is disabled (AE lock and AF lock do not function) while “HS” or 
“HD/STD” is selected as the movie mode.
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							59Recording Movies
This camera supports recording of high-definition (HD) movies. The aspect ratio of an 
HD movie is 16:9, the image size is 1280x720 pixels, and the frame rate is 30 fps. 
Image quality and image size settings cannot be changed.
1.Set the mode dial to ³ (HD/STD).
2.Press [8] .
3.Use [8] and [2] to select the second control panel option from the top 
(HD/STD switching).
4.Use [4] and [6] to select “HD”, and then press [SET].
5.Record the movie the same way as you would a normal movie (page 
56).
Press the shutter button to start and stop recording.
NOTE
• When recording certain types of movies, the image that appears on the monitor 
screen may be smaller than normal. When recording an HD movie, there are black 
bands along the top and bottom of the screen.
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).
• Audio is not recorded in this mode.
1.Set the mode dial to © (HS).
2.Press [8] .
3.Use [8] and [2] to select the second control panel option from the top 
(HS Speed).
Recording a High-definition Movie
Recording a High-speed Movie
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4.Use [4] and [6] to select the 
frame rate (recording speed) of 
the movie 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 56).
Press the shutter button to start and 
stop recording.
• With the “30-210 fps” high-speed 
movie, the frame rate is always fixed 
at 30 fps when you first begin 
recording. You can switch between 
30 fps and 210 fps only while 
recording is in progress. Use [4] 
and [6] or press [SET] to switch speeds.
NOTE
• 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.
• During High-speed Movie recording, Auto Focus and exposure remain fixed at the 
levels they were when you initially started recording. Zoom and monitor screen 
content switching are all disabled.
• To focus the image, half-press the shutter button for Auto Focus or focus manually 
before starting the High-speed Movie recording operation.
• When recording a high-speed movie, you can record movies with the A (Aperture 
Priority) mode, S (Shutter Speed Priority) mode, or M (Manual Exposure) mode 
(page 29). Note, however, that you cannot set a shutter speed that is slower than 
the High-speed Movie frame rate. The A, S, and M mode settings are not 
supported when recording with “Prerecord (Movie)”.
*224x80 in the YouTube mode.
Frame RateImage Size 
(Pixels)
210 fps 480
x360
420 fps 224
x168
1000 fps 224
x56*
30-210 fps 480
x360
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