Casio Exilim Ex Fh20 Users Guide

							71Using BEST SHOT
You can use these features to shoot an image automatically whenever the subject 
moves into or moves out of a frame on the monitor screen. You also can configure the 
camera to record images of what happened immediately before and after the subject 
moves.
.To setup the camera
1.Set the mode dial to t (Single Shot), × (High-speed CS), or ª (Flash 
CS).
2.Press [BS].
3.Select “Move Out CS” or “Move In CS”.
4.Press [SET].
5.Configure the boundary location and size 
settings.
6.Press [SET].
• If you want to reconfigure the settings, start again 
from step 4.
7.Use [8] and [2] to select the third control panel option from the 
bottom (Trigger Sense).
Shooting an Image in Accordance with Subject Movement 
(Move Out CS/Move In CS)
Move Out CSAutomatically records what happened immediately before and 
after the subject moves outside of a boundary on the monitor 
screen.
Move In CSAutomatically records what happened immediately before and 
after the subject moves into a boundary on the monitor screen.
[8] [2] [4] [6]Moves the boundary.
Zoom controllerResizes the boundary.
Boundary
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8.Use [4] and [6] to select the subject movement sensitivity, and then 
press [SET].
• You can select any one of three sensitivity levels: “High”, “Normal”, or “Low”.
• Move Out CS Setting Guide
• Move In CS Setting Guide
9.Use [8] and [2] to select the second control panel option from the 
bottom (High-speed CS fps).
10.Use [4] and [6] to select the CS speed setting 
you want, and then press [SET].
• You select a value in the range of 1 frame per 
second to 40 frames per second for the CS speed.
11.Use [8] and [2] to select the bottom control panel option (Prerecord 
(Still image) Time).
12.Use [4] and [6] to specify the pre-record time, which is the amount of 
time before and after subject movement for which you want to record 
images, and then press [SET].
• The approximate number of recordable 
CS images will appear on the monitor 
screen.
• The “Number of pre-recorded images and 
recording time” cannot be set to zero. High : For a subject that moves out of the boundary quickly
Low : For a subject that moves out of the boundary slowly
High : For a subject that moves into the boundary quickly or for a small subject 
(relative to the boundary)
Low : For a subject that moves into the boundary slowly or for a large subject 
(relative to the boundary)
CS speed
Number of pre-recorded images and recording time
Number of real-time recorded images and 
recording time Auto shutter point
Remaining snapshot
memory capacity Number of recordable
CS images
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.To shoot using Move Out CS
1.Compose the image so the subject is within the boundary on the 
monitor screen.
2.Half-press the shutter button.
• The camera will adjust exposure and focus automatically.
3.When the boundary on the monitor screen turns 
green, press the shutter button the rest of the 
way down.
At this time the camera will go into recording standby 
and start pre-recording images and storing them in a 
buffer, in accordance with the Prerecord Time setting 
you configured in step 10 under “To setup the camera” 
on page 71. After the buffer becomes full, new images keep being added while 
older images are continually being deleted.
The camera will start saving images automatically the moment it detects that the 
subject has moved out of the boundary.
•“0 AUTO” flashes on the monitor screen during recording standby and auto 
recording.
4.Image recording will continue until the end of the Prerecord Time is 
reached.
• While the camera is in Move Out CS recording standby, you can cancel 
standby by pressing the shutter button all the way down. You then will be able 
to shoot images normally.
• To stop an ongoing image recording operation, press [SET].
5.Save the CS images (page 53).
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.To shoot using Move In CS
1.Compose the image at a location where you expect the subject to enter 
the boundary on the monitor screen.
2.Half-press the shutter button.
• The camera will adjust exposure and focus automatically.
• In this case, use of manual focus (page 46) to preset a fixed focus is 
recommended.
3.When the boundary on the monitor screen turns 
green, press the shutter button the rest of the 
way down.
At this time the camera will go into recording standby 
and start pre-recording images and storing them in a 
buffer, in accordance with the Prerecord Time setting 
you configured in step 10 under “To setup the camera” 
on page 71. After the buffer becomes full, new images 
keep being added while older images are continually 
being deleted.
The camera will start saving images to memory automatically the moment it 
detects the subject has moved into the area within the boundary.
•“0 AUTO” flashes on the monitor screen during recording standby and auto 
recording.
4.Image recording will continue until the end of the Prerecord Time is 
reached.
• While the camera is in Move In CS recording standby, you can cancel standby 
by pressing the shutter button all the way down. You then will be able to shoot 
images normally.
• To stop an ongoing image recording operation, press [SET].
5.Save the CS images (page 53).
Boundary
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NOTE
• Compose the image so the entire subject and its background are within the 
boundary. Recording may not be performed correctly if there is little difference 
between the subject and the part of the background enclosed by the boundary. 
Also, Move Out CS may not record correctly if the subject is not in the center of the 
boundary.
• Move In CS and Move Out CS do not operate correctly if you press the shutter 
button all the way down. Be sure to half-press the shutter button. After images are 
pre-recorded, press the shutter button the rest of the way down.
• After pressing the shutter button all the way to put the camera into record standby, 
keep the camera still. Recording may not be performed correctly if you move the 
camera during record standby.
• The following mode dial settings are ignored when shooting with this BEST SHOT 
scene: t (Single Shot), × (High-speed CS), ª (Flash CS).
• The sleep mode and Auto Power Off are disabled while the camera is in record 
standby.
• The camera may not start recording automatically or camera power may turn off 
when battery power is low. Always make sure that the battery is sufficiently 
charged or use the optional AC adaptor before using these features.
• To save all of the continuous shutter images, select “Save All” (page 53) as the 
continuous shutter image save method. If you do, make sure that the memory card 
loaded in the camera has enough free space to store them.
• Zoom is disabled, and focus and exposure are fixed while the camera is in 
recording standby.
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							76Advanced Settings
Advanced Settings
The following are menu operations you can use to configure various camera settings.
.Example Menu Screen Operation
Press [MENU] to display the menu screen.
• Menu contents are different in the REC mode and PLAY mode.
Menu Screen Operation Buttons
1.In the REC mode, press [MENU].
This will display the menu screen.
2.Use [4] and [6] to select the tab where the item you want to configure 
is located.
Using On-screen Menus
[4] [6]Selects tabs. [6] is also used to display the options available for a 
setting.
[8] [2]Selects a setting option.
[SET]Registers the selected setting.
[MENU]Exits the menu screen.
Example: REC mode menu
[MENU][SET]
[8] [2] [4] [6]
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3.Use [8] and [2] to select the menu item you 
want, and then press [6].
4.Use [8] and [2] to change the setting.
5.After the setting is the way you want, press 
[SET].
• Pressing [4] registers the selected setting and 
returns to the menu.
• To configure settings on another tab after 
pressing [
4] to return to the menu, use [8] to 
move the highlighting up to the tabs, and then 
use [
4] and [6] to select the tab you want.
.Menu Operations in This Manual
Menu operations are represented in this manual as shown below. The following 
operation is the same one described under “Example Menu Screen Operation” on 
page 76.
Items
Example:
When “Self-timer” is 
selected on the “REC” tab
Tabs
Procedure
[r] (REC)   *   [MENU]   *   REC Tab   *   Self-timer
Use [4] and [6] to select the “REC” tab.
Use [
8] and [2] to select the “Self-timer” 
and then press [6]. Press [MENU]. Press [r].
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Procedure
[r] (REC) *[MENU] * REC Tab * Self-timer
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.
• 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.
High-speed CS with Prerecord (Still image), movie recording with Prerecord 
(Movie), Move Out CS, Move In CS, Multi-motion Image
• The Triple Self-timer cannot be used together with the following features.
High-speed CS, Flash CS, Movie
REC Mode Settings (REC)
Using the Self-timer (Self-timer)
 10 sec10-second Self-timer
 2 sec2-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 
(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.
OffSelf-timer is disabled.
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Front lamp
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Procedure
[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * AF Assist Light
Half-pressing the shutter button while this setting is 
selected causes the front lamp to light, which provides 
illumination for focusing in areas where lighting is dim. 
Leaving this function turned off is recommended when 
shoot portraits from short distances, etc.
IMPORTANT!
• Never look directly into the front lamp while it is lit.
• Make sure your finger is not covering the front lamp.
Procedure
[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Anti Shake
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.
Using the Auto Focus Assist Light (AF Assist Light)
Reducing the Effects of Camera and Subject Movement 
(Anti Shake)
 AutoMinimizes the effects of camera and subject movement
 Camera ASMinimizes the effects of camera movement only
 Image ASMinimizes the effects of subject movement only
 DEMOHalf-pressing the shutter button demonstrates the effect of “A
 
Camera AS”. However, the image is not recorded.
OffTurns off all Anti Shake settings
Front lamp
D
A
S
F
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NOTE
•Only “A
 Camera AS” can be used during movie recording.
• The ISO sensitivity setting (page 38) must be “AUTO” for “S Image AS” to work.
• If the flash fires, the Anti Shake icon will remain on the display, even though Anti 
Shake does not function during flash photography.
• Shooting with Anti Shake can cause an image to appear somewhat coarser than 
normal and can cause slight deterioration of image resolution.
• Anti Shake may not be able to eliminate the effects of camera or subject movement 
when movement is severe.
•“A
 Camera AS” may not work properly when the camera is mounted on a tripod. 
Either turn off Anti Shake or select “S Image AS”.
• When the image size setting is “RAW+” (page 33), this setting becomes “A 
Camera AS” when the Anti Shake setting is “D Auto”, and “Off” when the Anti 
Shake setting is “S Image AS”.
Procedure
[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Face Detection
The face detection feature adjusts focus and brightness to the faces in the image.
1.Use [4] and [6] to select “On” and then press [SET].
2.Point the camera at the subject (s).
The camera will detect human faces and display a 
frame around each one.
3.Half-press the shutter button.
The camera will focus and the frames around the 
faces it focuses on will turn green.
4.Press the shutter button the rest of the way down.
Shooting with Face Detection (Face Detection)
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