Casio Exilim EX H20G User Manual

							41Snapshot Tutorial
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 41).
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).
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 45) operates automatically.
 SpotThis mode takes readings of a small area in the center of the 
image. This setting works well with focus lock (page 41).
 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.
Subject to be focused on
Focus frame
Ò
Û
È
Ë
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1.In the REC mode, press [SET].
2.Use [8] and [2] to select the fourth 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.
5.Press the shutter button the rest of the way down.
IMPORTANT!
• 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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							43Snapshot 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.
• Higher ISO sensitivity values tend to result in digital noise in images.
Specifying ISO Sensitivity (ISO)
AUTOAdjusts sensitivity automatically according to conditions
ISO 80Lower sensitivity
Higher sensitivitySlow shutter speed
Fast shutter speed 
(Set for shooting in 
dimly lit areas.)Less noise
Some coarseness 
(increased digital 
noise)
ISO 100
ISO 200
ISO 400
ISO 800
ISO 1600
ISO 3200
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							44Snapshot Tutorial
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 Triple Self-timer cannot be used together with the following features.
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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Front lamp
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							45Snapshot Tutorial
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 41) is ignored while face detection is enabled.
Using Face Detection (Face Detection)
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You can manually adjust an image’s exposure value (EV value) before shooting it.
• Exposure Compensation Range: –2.0EV to +2.0EV
• Unit: 1/3EV
1.In the REC mode, press [SET].
2.Use [8] and [2] to select the second Control Panel option from the 
bottom (EV Shift).
3.Use [4] and [6] to adjust the exposure compensation value.
To cancel exposure compensation, change 
the EV value to 0.0.
4.Press [SET].
This applies the exposure compensation value. The exposure compensation 
value you set remains in effect until you change it or turn off the camera (which 
causes it to revert to “0.0”).
NOTE
• When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions, you may not be able to 
obtain satisfactory results even after performing exposure compensation.
Correcting Image Brightness (EV Shift)
[6]: Increases the EV value. A higher EV 
value is best for light-colored subjects 
and backlit subjects.
[4]: Decreases the EV value. A lower EV 
value is best for dark-color subjects and 
for shooting outdoors on a clear day.
Exposure compensation value
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							47Snapshot Tutorial
1.In the REC mode, press [SET].
2.Use [8] and [2] to select the bottom Control Panel option (Date/Time).
Use [4] and [6] to select the date or time.
NOTE
• You can select either of two display style (page 146) for the date: Month/Day or 
Day/Month.
• The time is displayed using 24-hour format.
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 and the digital zoom on/off settings.
1.In the REC mode, slide the zoom controller to zoom.
2.Press the shutter button to shoot the image.
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.
Changing the Control Panel Date/Time Style
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 suppress image 
deterioration.
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
Range where image deterioration is suppressed. 
(optical zoom, HD Zoom, Single SR Zoom)
1X
40.0X to 159.4X
Zoom pointer 
(Indicates current zoom.)
Point from which image deteriorates.
• This point can be anywhere from 15.0X to 101.1X when 
Single SR Zoom is enabled, or 10.0X to 67.5X when it is 
disabled.
Optical zoom limit point
• 10.0X optical zoom pointDeteriorated image range 
(digital zoom)
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.Zoom Factor
The digital zoom factor depends on the image size (page 35) and on whether Single 
SR Zoom is enabled or disabled.
Super resolution technology makes it possible to expand the zoom range in which 
image deterioration is minimized. For information about the effective zoom factor 
ranges in which Single SR Zoom is effective, see page 49.
1.In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.Use [4] and [6] to select the “Quality” tab.
3.Use [8] and [2] to select “Single SR Zoom” and then press [6].
4.Use [8] and [2] to select “On” and then press [SET].
NOTE
• It also does not work during movie recording.
• The following functions are disabled when shooting with Single SR Zoom.
Triple Self-timer, Make-up Mode, some BEST SHOT scenes
Image size
Maximum zoom factor where image 
deterioration can be suppressed
Total maximum 
zoom factor
Single SR Zoom: 
OffSingle SR Zoom: 
On
14M 10.0X 15.0X 40.0X
3:2 10.0X 15.0X 40.0X
16:9 10.0X 15.0X 40.0X
10M 11.8X 17.8X 47.4X
6M 15.3X 23.0X 61.3X
3M 21.1X 31.6X 84.3X
VGA 67.5X 101.1X 159.4X
Zooming with Super Resolution (Single SR Zoom)
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							50Recording Movie Images
Recording Movie Images
1.Configure the quality setting for the movie (page 66).
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.
Movie recording also will stop automatically if memory becomes full before you 
press [0] (Movie).
• The maximum size allowed for a single movie file is 4GB. Movie recording 
stops automatically when a file becomes 4GB.
Shooting with BEST SHOT
With BEST SHOT (page 52), 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 61). 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 180)
[0] (Movie)
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