Casio Ex S200 Users Guide

							101Dynamic Photo
Dynamic Photo
You can use the procedures in this section to crop either a 
moving subject or a still subject out of a snapshot and then 
insert it into another snapshot or movie.
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 33).
3.Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to select the “Dynamic Photo” scene and 
then press [SET].
4.Press [SET], use [8] and [2] to select the third Control Panel option 
from the bottom (Select Subject Type), and then press [SET].
5.Use [8] and [2] to select “Subject Type”, and then press [SET].
To create a subject image to be inserted (Dynamic Photo)
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Moving Subject Another Image Dynamic Photo Image 
						

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6.Use [8] and [2] to specify the subject type, and then press [4].
• To create a still subject, select “Still Subject”.
7.Use [8] and [2] to select “Number of Shots”, and then press [SET].
8.Use [8] and [2] to select either “1” or “2” and then press [SET].
CS speedNumber of 
ShotsSubject type
Moving Subject 
1sec (20fps)20 images per 
second20 shots
Records multiple images 
of the subject, which are 
cropped and combined to 
create movement against 
the background image.
Moving Subject 
2sec (10fps)10 images per 
second20 shots
Moving Subject 
4sec (5fps)5 images per 
second20 shots
Still Subject– 1 shotRecords a single subject, 
which is cropped and 
inserted into the 
background image.
To shoot under 
these conditions:Select 
this 
setting:Notes:
The subject against a 
complex background2You need to shoot twice to extract the 
subject.
The subject against a 
plain (no pattern) 
background1You need to shoot only once to extract the 
subject. If you select this setting, you will 
not need to perform steps 10 and 11 of the 
procedure below.
Text written on white 
paperText See page 104. 
						

							103Dynamic Photo
9.First, shoot an image that includes the subject 
you want to extract.
• Shoot an image in which the subject is as large as 
possible. If you selected “2” for the “Number of Shots” 
setting, the images should include some easily 
identifiable reference point that you can use for later 
alignment in step 10 below.
• If you selected “Moving Subject” the camera will record multiple subject 
images. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete.
• If you selected “1” for the “Number of Shots” setting, this procedure is complete 
with this step. The camera will extract the subject and display it on the monitor 
screen. If you selected “Moving Subject” in step 6, the subject image will be 
moving on the display.
• Even if you select “1” for the “Number of Shots” setting, certain conditions can 
cause the setting to switch automatically to “2”.
• Flash is turned off automatically at this time.
10.Next, compose the image again, this time without 
the subject you want to extract. Take care so the 
image composition here is as close as possible 
to the image composition in step 9. This second 
image will let the camera know what part of the 
image in step 6 needs to be cropped.
• A semi-transparent view of the image you shot in step 6 (which includes the 
subject) will be visible on the monitor screen to help you compose the 
background image properly.
11.Press the shutter button to shoot the background only.
The camera compares the images you shot in steps 9 and 11 and extracts the 
subject. The extracted subject image will appear on the monitor screen. If you 
selected “Moving Subject”, the subject image will be moving on the display.
• You can interrupt an ongoing subject extraction process (steps 9 through 11) at 
any time by pressing [AUTO]. 
						

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IMPORTANT!
• When shooting the subject image, shoot against a white wall or some other surface 
of a color that is different from that of the subject. The camera will not be able to 
crop the subject image properly if it is the same or similar color as the background.
• The camera may not be able to cleanly crop a subject that is not clearly defined on 
the monitor screen due to backlighting, shadows, light smear, insufficient lighting, 
etc. When shooting the subject, make sure that it is clearly defined and outlined on 
the monitor screen.
• The background you shoot in step 9 of the above procedure is not saved. Only the 
cropped subject image is saved.
You can write text on a blank sheet of paper, shoot an image of it, and then extract 
the text for insertion into an image.
1.On the BEST SHOT scene menu, select the “Dynamic Photo” scene 
(page 55).
2.Press [SET], use [8] and [2] to select the third Control Panel option 
from the bottom (Select Subject Type), and then press [SET] (page 33).
3.Use [8] and [2] to select “Number of Shots”, and then press [SET].
4.Use [8] and [2] to select “Text” and then press [SET].
5.Press the shutter button to shoot what is written on the paper.
IMPORTANT!
• When shooting text, take care to make sure that only the paper it is written on 
completely fills the screen. Do not allow the edges of the paper to be included in 
the text image.
Extracting Text from an Image 
						

							105Dynamic Photo
Use the following procedure to insert a subject image into a snapshot or movie.
1.In the PLAY mode, press [SET].
2.Use [8] and [2] to select the second PLAY Panel item from the bottom 
(Dynamic Photo) and then press [SET] (page 90).
3.Use [4] and [6] to select the background image you want and then 
press [SET].
• Only an image that satisfies the following conditions can be used as a 
background image.
– A snapshot or movie recorded with this camera or a snapshot transferred to 
this camera’s memory using Photo Transport (page 122)
– A snapshot with an aspect ratio of 4:3
4.Use [4] and [6] to select the subject image you want to insert and then 
press [SET].
5.If you are inserting a subject into a movie an 
image will appear on the monitor screen 
showing the approximate location of the 
subject in the movie. Use [4] and [6] to shift 
the location to the position you want. After you 
are finished, press [SET].
• If you insert a subject into a movie, the resulting movie will be a maximum of 20 
seconds long. Everything before and after the insertion is cut off. If the movie 
you are inserting into (original movie) is shorter than 20 seconds, the resulting 
movie will be the same length as the original movie.
• If you are inserting a subject into a snapshot, skip directly to step 6.
6.Use the zoom controller to adjust the size of the subject and use [8], 
[2], [4], and [6] to adjust its position.
7.When everything is the way you want, press [SET].
This inserts the subject into another image and creates a Dynamic Photo.
• Inserting an animated subject into a snapshot will save a Dynamic Photo that 
consists of 20 still images of 2M size or smaller.
• Inserting a stationary subject into a snapshot will save a single still image of 6M 
size or smaller.
• Inserting a subject into a movie will save the Dynamic Photo as a movie file.
Inserting a Subject into a Snapshot or Movie (Dynamic Photo)
Insert location 
						

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NOTE
• The camera comes with a number of extracted sample subjects in its built-in 
memory, which you can use to create Dynamic Photos, if you like.
• Performing a delete or format operation will not delete the extracted sample 
subjects in built-in camera memory.
• You can copy the sample subjects to a memory card using the “Built-in * Card” 
copy operation (page 100).
1.Press [p] (PLAY) and then use [4] and [6] to display the Dynamic 
Photo you want to view.
2.If you want to see the subject in the Dynamic Photo move, press [0] 
(Movie).
The Dynamic Photo is repeated as a continuous loop.
• Movement of the subject also will start automatically about two seconds after 
you display a Dynamic Photo.
To view a Dynamic Photo (Dynamic Photo File) 
						

							107Dynamic Photo
A Dynamic Photo with a still image background and a moving subject is stored as a 
series of 20 still images. You can use the following procedure to convert the 20 
images that make up a Dynamic Photo to a movie.
1.Press [p] (PLAY) and then use [4] and [6] to display the Dynamic 
Photo you want to convert.
2.Press [SET], use [8] and [2] to select the bottom PLAY Panel item 
(MENU), and then press [SET] (page 90).
3.Use [4] and [6] to select the “PLAY” tab.
4.Use [8] and [2] to select “Movie Converter” and then press [SET].
• The final movie format is Motion JPEG.
• The final movie image size is 640x480 pixels.
IMPORTANT!
• Following conversion, the movie will be played back three times.
Converting a Dynamic Photo Still Image to a Movie 
(Movie Converter) 
						

							108Printing
Printing
• You can specify which images you want to print, the number of copies, and date 
stamp settings before printing (page 111).
Printing Snapshots
Professional Print Service
You can take a memory card that contains the images you want 
to print to a professional print service and have them printed.
Printing on a Home Printer
Printing Images on a Printer with Memory Card Slot
You can use a printer equipped with a memory card slot to print 
images directly from a memory card. For details, see the user 
documentation that comes with your printer.
Connecting Directly to a PictBridge Compatible 
Printer
You can print on a printer that supports PictBridge (page 
109).
Printing with a Computer
After transferring the images to your computer, use 
commercially available software to print. 
						

							109Printing
You can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge and print 
images without going through a computer.
.To set up the camera before connecting to a printer
1.Turn on the camera. Next, press [SET] and then display the REC menu 
(page 63) or the PLAY menu (page 90).
2.On the “Set Up” tab, select “USB” and then press [6].
3.Use [8] and [2] to select “PTP (PictBridge)”, and then press [SET].
.Connecting the Camera to a Printer
Use the USB cable that 
comes bundled with the 
camera to connect the 
camera to your printer’s USB 
port.
• The camera does not draw 
power over the USB cable. 
Make sure the camera’s 
battery is sufficiently 
charged before 
connecting.
• Make sure that you insert 
the cable connector into 
the USB/AV port until you 
feel it click securely into 
place. Failure to insert the 
connector fully can result 
in poor communication or 
malfunction.
• Note that even while the 
connector is fully inserted, you still will be able to see the 
metal part of the connector as shown in the illustration.
• When connecting the USB cable to a USB port, make sure 
you align the connector correctly with the port.
Connecting Directly to a PictBridge Compatible Printer
USB cable
USB port
Small connector
Making sure that the 4 mark on the USB cable 
connector is towards the monitor screen side, connect 
the cable to the camera.Large connector
USB/AV port 
						

							110Printing
.To print
1.Turn on the printer and load paper.
2.Turn on the camera.
This will display the print menu screen.
3.Use [8] and [2] to select “Paper Size”, and then 
press [6].
4.Use [8] and [2] to select a paper size and then 
press [SET].
• The following are the available paper sizes.
3.5x5, 5x7, 4x6, A4, 8.5x11, By Printer
• Selecting “By Printer” prints using a paper size selected on the printer.
• See the documentation that comes with your printer for information about 
paper settings.
5.Use [8] and [2] to specify the print option you want.
• To toggle date stamping on and off, press [0] 
(Movie). The date stamp will be printed when “On” is 
indicated on the monitor screen.
6.Use [8] and [2] to select “Print” and then press 
[SET].
Printing will start and the message “Busy... Please 
wait...” will appear on the monitor screen. The message will disappear after a 
short while, even though printing is still being performed. Pressing any camera 
button will cause the printing status to re-appear. The print menu screen will re-
appear when printing is complete.
• If you selected “1 Image”, you can repeat the procedure from step 5, if you 
want.
7.After printing is complete, turn off the camera and disconnect the USB 
cable from the printer and camera.
1 Image : Prints one image. Select and then press [SET]. Next, use [4] 
and [6] to select the image you want to print.
DPOF Printing : Prints multiple images. Select and then press [SET]. With this 
option, images will be printed in accordance with DPOF settings 
(page 111).