Casio Ex N10 Users Guide

41Snapshot Tutorial
• The image deterioration point 
depends on the image size (page 
32). The smaller the image size, 
the higher the zoom factor you 
can use before reaching the 
image deterioration point.
• Though digital zoom generally 
causes a deterioration of image 
quality, some digital zoom 
without image deterioration is 
possible with image sizes of 
“10M” and smaller. The range in 
which you can use digital zoom 
without image deterioration is 
indicated on the display. The 
deterioration...

42Recording Movie Images and Audio
Recording Movie Images and Audio
1.Configure the quality setting for the movie (page 34).
The length of the movie you can record will depend on the quality setting you 
select.
2.In the REC mode, point the camera 
at the subject and then press [0] 
(Movie).
This will start recording and display Y 
on the monitor screen.
Movie recording includes monaural 
audio.
• Immediately after you press [0] 
(Movie), the camera will focus 
automatically on the subject in the 
center...

43Recording Movie Images and Audio
NOTE
• 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.
• 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...

44Recording Movie Images and Audio
Voice Recording lets you record audio only, without a snapshot or movie.
• For information about Voice Recording capacities, see page 123.
.Recording audio only
1.In the REC mode, press [SET].
2.Use [8] and [2] to select the bottom Control Panel option (BS) and 
then press [SET] (page 31).
3.Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to select the “Voice Recording” scene and 
then press [SET].
This causes ` to appear on the monitor screen.
4.Press the shutter button to start...

45Recording Movie Images and Audio
.To play back an audio recording
1.In the PLAY mode, use [4] and [6] to display 
the Voice Recording file you want to play.
` is displayed in place of an image for a Voice 
Recording file.
2.Press [0] (Movie) to start playback.
Voice Recording Playback Controls
NOTE
• See page 29 for information about deleting a voice recording file.
Fast forward/fast reverse[4] [6]
Play/pause[SET]
Jump to markerWhile playback is paused, press [4] or [6] to 
jump to the next marker and...

46Using BEST SHOT
Using BEST SHOT
BEST SHOT provides you with a collection of sample “scenes” that show a variety of 
different types of shooting conditions. When you need to change the setup of the 
camera, simply find the scene that matches what you are trying to achieve, and the 
camera sets up for it automatically. This helps to minimize the chance of ruined 
images due to poor exposure and shutter speed settings.
.Some Sample Scenes
1.In the REC mode, press [SET].
2.Use [8] and [2] to select the...

47Using BEST SHOT
4.Press [SET] to configure the camera with the settings for the currently 
selected scene.
This returns to the REC mode.
• The settings of the scene you selected remain in effect until you select a 
different scene.
• To select a different BEST SHOT scene, repeat the above procedure from 
step 1.
5.Press the shutter button (if you are shooting a snapshot) or [0] (Movie) 
(if you are shooting a movie).
• To return to the auto recording mode, press [SET], use [8] and [2] to select 
the...

48Using BEST SHOT
.BEST SHOT Precautions
• Some BEST SHOT scenes cannot be used while recording a movie.
• “For YouTube” scene cannot be used while shooting a snapshot.
• The “Voice Recording” scene cannot be used while shooting a snapshot or 
recording a movie.
• Some scenes like “Night Scene” and “Fireworks” results in a slow shutter speed 
setting. Since a slow shutter speed increases the chance of digital noise in the 
image, the camera automatically performs a digital noise reduction process when...

49Using BEST SHOT
With this feature, you can shoot your own self-portrait simply by pointing the camera 
at your face.
BEST SHOT has two self-portrait scenes from which to choose.
1.On the BEST SHOT scene menu, select “Self-portrait (1 person)” or 
“Self-portrait (2 people)”.
2.Press the shutter button all the way down, and point 
the camera at yourself.
About three seconds after you press the shutter button, the 
camera will go into Auto Shutter standby and start face 
detection. After the camera...

50Advanced Settings
Advanced Settings
The following are menu operations you can use to configure various camera settings.
• REC mode menu contents and operations are different from those in the PLAY 
mode. This section explains operations using the REC menu screen. See page 69 
for information about PLAY menu screen operations.
.Example REC Menu Screen Operation
1.In the REC mode, press [SET].
2.Use [8] and [2] to select the second Control Panel 
option from the bottom (MENU) and then press 
[SET] (page...