Casio Ex S200 Users Guide

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Super Macro
Super Macro fixes optical zoom at a position that allows you to shoot from the closest 
distance to the subject. The result is closer and larger subject images.
NOTE
• Zoom is fixed while Super Macro is selected, so no zoom operation is performed 
when you slide the zoom controller.
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 feature detects how far the subject is from the lens and 
automatically selects either Macro Focus or Auto Focus accordingly.
• Use of the flash together with Macro Focus can cause the light of the flash to 
become blocked, which may result in unwanted lens shadows in your image.
• Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation while shooting with Auto Focus, 
Macro Focus, or Manual Focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen to tell 
you the focus range, as shown below.
Example: oo cm to 9
*oo is the actual focusing range value.
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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 “Û Spot” for the Auto Focus 
area (page 43).
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 the camera 
to compose the image.
3.When you are ready to shoot the image, press 
the shutter button the rest of the way down.
NOTE
• Focus lock also locks exposure (AE).
Subject to be focused on
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1.In the REC mode, press [SET].
2.Use [8] and [2] to select the fifth Control Panel option from the top 
(AF Area).
3.Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
4.Point the camera at the subject and half-press the shutter button. Wait 
until the camera adjusts exposure and focus automatically.
Specifying the Auto Focus Area (AF Area)
 IntelligentThe camera automatically determines the focus point on the 
screen and focuses there (intelligent AF).
• Face detection (page 46) operates automatically. 
 SpotThis mode takes readings of a small area in the center of the 
image. This setting works well with focus lock (page 42).
 MultiWhen you half-press the shutter button while this setting selected, 
the camera will select the optimum Auto Focus area from among 
nine possible areas. The focus frame of the area where the 
camera focuses will be displayed in green.
 TrackingHalf-pressing the shutter button focuses on the subject and causes 
the focus frame to track the movement of the subject.
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5.Press the shutter button the rest of the way down.
IMPORTANT!
•“Ë Tracking” cannot be selected for the Auto Focus area while you are using 
Auto Shutter (page 69).
• Selecting “Ë
 Tracking” can cause vibration and noise to occur due to lens 
operation while tracking a subject. This does not indicate malfunction.
“Û Spot” or “Ë Tracking”
“È Multi”Focus frame
Focus frame
“Ò Intelligent”
Focus frame
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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.
1.In the REC mode, press [SET].
2.Use [8] and [2] to select the sixth Control Panel option from the top 
(Self-timer).
3.Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
• 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.
CS (4fps, 10fps), some BEST SHOT scenes
• The Triple Self-timer cannot be used together with the following features.
Auto Shutter, CS, Movie, Make-up Mode, Landscape Mode, some BEST SHOT 
scenes
Using the Self-timer (Self-timer)
 10sec 
Self-timer10-second Self-timer
 2sec 
Self-timer2-second Self-timer
• When shooting under conditions that slow down the shutter 
speed, you can use this setting to prevent image blur due to 
camera movement.
 X3 
Self-timer 
(Triple 
Self-timer)Shoots three images: one image 10 seconds after the shutter 
button is pressed, and the next two images as soon as the 
camera is ready after shooting the previous image. How long it 
takes for the camera to get ready to shoot depends on the 
image size and quality settings, whether or not a memory card 
is loaded in the camera, and the flash charge condition.
Self-timer OffTurns off the Self-timer.
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When shooting people, the face detection feature detects the faces of up to ten 
individuals and adjusts focus and brightness accordingly.
1.In the REC mode, press [SET].
2.Use [8] and [2] to select the third Control Panel option from the 
bottom (Face Detection).
3.Use [4] and [6] to select “G Face Detection: On” and then press 
[SET].
4.Point the camera at the subject(s).
The camera will detect human faces and display a 
frame around each one.
5.Half-press the shutter button.
The camera will focus and the frames around the 
faces it focuses on will turn green.
6.Press the shutter button the rest of the way 
down.
IMPORTANT!
• The camera performs center focus if it cannot detect a face.
• The only focus mode available while face detection is enabled is Auto Focus (AF).
• Face detection may take a bit longer when you hold the camera sideways.
• Detection of the following types of faces is not supported.
– 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 very dark
– The face of a pet or some other non-human subject
• Face detection cannot be used in combination with any of the following features.
– Some BEST SHOT scenes
– Movie Recording
• The AF area setting (page 43) is ignored while face detection is enabled.
Using Face Detection (Face Detection)
Face Detection icon
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Your camera is equipped with various types of zoom: optical zoom, HD Zoom, Single 
SR Zoom, and digital zoom. The maximum zoom factor depends on the image size 
setting.
1.In the REC mode, slide the zoom controller to zoom.
2.Press the shutter button to shoot the image.
IMPORTANT!
• Digital zoom, HD zoom, and Single SR zoom are disabled while date stamping 
(page 138) is turned on.
NOTE
• Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against image blur due to camera 
movement when shooting with telephoto.
• Performing a zoom operation changes the lens aperture.
• Digital zoom only is available during movie recording. You can adjust the optical 
zoom setting before you press [0] (Movie) to start movie recording.
Shooting with Zoom
Optical zoomChanges the lens focal distance.
HD ZoomAllows greater zoom capabilities by cutting out a portion of the 
original image and enlarging it.
Single SR ZoomApplies super resolution technology to avoid deterioration of 
resolution.
Digital zoomDigitally processes the center of the image to enlarge it.
w (Wide Angle) : Reduces the size of the subject and broadens the range.
z (Telephoto) : Enlarges the subject and narrows the range.
w Wide Anglez TelephotoZoom controller
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During a zoom operation, a zoom bar appears on the monitor screen to show the 
current zoom setting.
.Zoom Icon
The appearance of the zoom icon on the monitor screen depends on the zoom factor.
Interpreting the Zoom Bar
Optical zoomNot displayed
HD ZoomNot displayed
Single SR Zoomç
Digital zoomê
Undeteriorated resolution range 
(optical zoom, HD Zoom, Single SR Zoom)
1X
16X to 63.8X
Zoom pointer 
(Indicates current zoom.)
Point from which resolution deteriorates
• This point depends on the image size and on whether 
Single SR Zoom is enabled or disabled.
Optical zoom limit point
• 4X optical zoom pointDeteriorated resolution range 
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.Zoom Factor
The digital zoom factor depends on the image size (page 34) and on whether Single 
SR Zoom is enabled or disabled.
Super resolution technology is used to analyze the image, and then interpolation is 
performed to avoid loss of overall resolution that occurs when using zoom. For 
information about the effective zoom factor ranges in which Single SR Zoom is 
effective, see page 49.
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].
3.Use [4] and [6] to select the “Quality” tab.
4.Use [8] and [2] to select “Single SR Zoom” and then press [6].
5.Use [8] and [2] to select “On” and then press [SET].
NOTE
• Single SR Zoom is effective when you want to capture delicate textures.
• Single SR Zoom does not work during movie recording.
• The following functions are disabled when shooting with Single SR Zoom.
Continuous Shutter, Triple Self-timer, Make-up Mode, some BEST SHOT scenes
Image size
Maximum zoom factor for 
undeteriorated resolution
Total maximum 
zoom factor
Single SR Zoom: 
OffSingle SR Zoom: 
On
14M 4X 6X 16X
3:2 4X 6X 16X
16:9 4X 6X 16X
10M 4.7X 7.1X 19X
6M 6.1X 9.2X 24.5X
3M 8.4X 12.6X 33.7X
VGA 27.0X 40.4X 63.8X
Zooming with Minimal Loss of Snapshot Resolution 
(Single SR Zoom)
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							50Recording Movie Images and Audio
Recording Movie Images and Audio
1.Configure the quality setting for the movie (page 37).
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 of the monitor screen. After 
this, focus is fixed while movie 
recording is in progress.
3.Press [0] (Movie) 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] 
(Movie).
Shooting with BEST SHOT
With BEST SHOT (page 55), 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 BEST SHOT scene named Night Scene, 
for example, will configure the camera so night scenes appear clearer and brighter.
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 65). Note, however, that this does not prevent image blur due 
to subject movement and it makes the field of view narrower.
To record a movie
Recording time Remaining recording time
(page 168)
[0] (Movie)