Casio Ex S5 Users Guide
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31Snapshot Tutorial Snapshot Tutorial The Control Panel can be used to configure camera settings. 1.In the REC mode, press [SET]. This will select one of the Control Panel icons and display its settings. 2.Use [8] and [2] to select the setting you want to change. *Image quality cannot be changed using the Control Panel. 3.Use [4] and [6] to change the setting. 4.If you want to configure another setting, repeat steps 2 and 3. 5.After all of the settings are the way you want, press [SET]. This will apply...
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32Snapshot Tutorial .Pixels A digital camera image is a collection of small dots called “pixels”. The more pixels there are in an image, the more detail there will be. However, you generally can do with fewer pixels when printing an image (L size) through a print service, attaching an image to e-mail, when viewing the image on a computer, etc. .About image sizes The size of an image indicates how many pixels it contains, and is expressed as horizontal pixelsxvertical pixels. Changing the Image...
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33Snapshot Tutorial Image Size Selection Tips Note that larger images have more pixels, so they take up more memory space. • For information about image size, image quality, and number of images that can be stored, see page 142. • For information about movie image size, see page 68. • For information about resizing existing snapshots, see page 77. Large Number of PixelsMore detail, but takes up more memory. Best when you plan to print large-size prints (such as A3 size). Small Number of PixelsLess...
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34Snapshot Tutorial .To select the image size 1.In the REC mode, press [SET]. 2.Use [8] and [2] to select the top Control Panel option (Image Size). 3.Use [4] and [6] to select an image size and then press [SET]. • The initial factory default image size setting is “10M”. • Selecting “3:2” records images with an aspect ratio of 3:2, which matches the standard aspect ratio of print paper. • The letters “HDTV” stand for “High Definition Television”. An HDTV screen has an aspect ratio of 16:9, which makes...
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35Snapshot Tutorial 1.In the REC mode, press [2] ( ) once. 2.Use [4] and [6] to select the flash setting you want and then press [SET]. When the “R Panel” menu item (page 107) is “Off” (so the Control Panel is not displayed), pressing [2] ( ) will cycle through the available flash settings. 3.Press the shutter button to shoot. • For information about Flash Range, see page 145. Using Flash (Flash) Auto FlashFlash fires automatically in accordance with exposure (amount of light and brightness)...
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36Snapshot Tutorial NOTE • Take care so your fingers and the strap do not block the flash. • The desired effect may not be obtained when the subject is too far away or too close. • Flash charging time (page 145) depends on operating conditions (battery condition, ambient temperature, etc.). • Shooting with flash turned off when lighting is dim results in a slow shutter speed, which can cause image blur due to camera movement. Under such conditions, secure the camera with a tripod, etc. • With red eye...
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37Snapshot Tutorial The face detection feature adjusts focus and brightness to the faces in the image. 1.In the REC mode, press [SET]. 2.Use [8] and [2] to select the third Control Panel option from the top (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...
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38Snapshot Tutorial Tips for Best Face Detection Results • The camera performs center focus if it cannot detect a face. • Always make sure that Auto Focus (AF) is selected as the focus mode when shooting with face detection. • 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...
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39Snapshot Tutorial You can turn on the camera’s Anti Shake feature to reduce image blur due to subject movement or camera movement when shooting a moving subject using telephoto, when shooting a fast-moving subject, or when shooting under dim lighting conditions. 1.In the REC mode, press [SET]. 2.Use [8] and [2] to select the fourth Control Panel option from the top (Anti Shake). 3.Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. NOTE • ISO sensitivity, aperture, and shutter speed...
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40Snapshot Tutorial ISO sensitivity is a measure of sensitivity to light. 1.In the REC mode, press [SET]. 2.Use [8] and [2] to select the fifth Control Panel option from the top (ISO Sensitivity). 3.Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. • “AUTO” ISO sensitivity always is applied for movies, regardless of the current ISO sensitivity setting. You can adjust white balance to match the source of light available where you are shooting and avoid the blue cast that results when...