Casio Exilim EX H5 User Manual

51Snapshot Tutorial
If you hold the zoom controller towards z (Telephoto), the zoom operation will stop 
when the optical zoom factor reaches its maximum. Momentarily releasing the zoom 
controller and then holding it again towards z (Telephoto) will switch to digital 
zoom, which you can use to set an even higher zoom factor.
• During zoom, a zoom bar on the monitor screen shows the current zoom setting.
• An image deterioration icon (Ù) will appear on the monitor screen at the point 
where image...

52Recording Movie Images and Audio
Recording Movie Images and Audio
1.Configure the quality setting for the movie (page 75).
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...

53Recording Movie Images and Audio
NOTE
• Spending a long time using movie recording will cause the camera to become 
slightly warm to the touch. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction.
• The camera also records audio. Note the following points when 
shooting a movie.
– Take care that the microphone is not blocked by your fingers, 
etc.
– Good recording results are not possible when the camera is 
too far away from what you are trying to record.
– Operating camera buttons while shooting can...

54Recording Movie Images and Audio
With this feature, the camera prerecords up to four seconds of whatever is happening 
in front of the lens in a buffer that is continually updated. Pressing [0] (Movie) saves 
the prerecorded action (buffer contents) followed by real-time recording. Real-time 
recording continues until you stop it.
.To set up the camera to shoot with Prerecord 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]...

55Recording Movie Images and Audio
1.While a movie is being recorded, press the shutter button.
Movie recording continues after the snapshot is recorded.
NOTE
• You can use [2] ( ) while shooting a movie to change the flash mode setting.
• Movie recording is interrupted for a few seconds at the point where a snapshot is 
recorded.
• Shooting a snapshot during movie recording is not possible when certain BEST 
SHOT scenes are being used.
Voice Recording lets you record audio only, without a snapshot or...

56Recording Movie Images and Audio
NOTE
• You can use [8] (DISP) during audio recording to toggle the monitor screen on 
and off.
• When monitor screen contents are turned off, selecting the “Voice Recording” 
scene will cause the monitor screen to turn off immediately (page 13).
About audio data
• Audio files can be played back on a computer with Windows Media Player or 
QuickTime.
– Audio Data: WAVE/IMA-ADPCM (WAV extension)
1.In the PLAY mode, use [4] and [6] to display 
the Voice Recording file you...

57Using BEST SHOT
Using BEST SHOT
BEST SHOT provides you with a collection of sample “scenes” that show a variety of 
different types of shooting conditions. When you need to change the setup of the 
camera, simply find the scene that matches what you are trying to achieve, and the 
camera sets up for it automatically. This helps to minimize the chance of ruined 
images due to poor exposure and shutter speed settings.
1.In the REC mode, press [SET].
2.Use [8] and [2] to select the 
bottom Control Panel...

58Using BEST SHOT
4.Press [SET] to configure the camera with the settings for the currently 
selected scene.
This returns to the REC mode.
• The settings of the scene you selected remain in effect until you select a 
different scene.
• To select a different BEST SHOT scene, repeat the above procedure from 
step 1.
5.Press the shutter button (if you are shooting a snapshot) or [0] (Movie) 
(if you are shooting a movie).
NOTE
• The BEST SHOT YouTube scene sets up the camera for recording movies that are...

59Using BEST SHOT
.BEST SHOT Precautions
• Some BEST SHOT scenes cannot be used while recording a movie.
• Prerecord Movie scene and For YouTube scene cannot be used while shooting a 
snapshot.
• The Voice Recording scene cannot be used while shooting a snapshot or recording 
a movie.
• Some scenes like Night Scene and Fireworks results in a slow shutter speed 
setting. Since a slow shutter speed increases the chance of digital noise in the 
image, the camera automatically performs a digital noise...

60Using BEST SHOT
You can save up to 999 camera setups as user BEST SHOT scenes for instant recall 
whenever you need them.
1.On the BEST SHOT scene menu, select the scene named BEST SHOT 
(Register User Scene).
2.Use [4] and [6] to select the snapshot or movie whose setup you want 
to save.
3.Use [8] and [2] to select “Save”, and then press [SET].
Your BEST SHOT scene will be assigned the name “Recall User Scene”, along 
with a scene number.
NOTE
• BEST SHOT snapshot scenes can be used for snapshots...