Casio Exilim EX S500 User Manual
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSOTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Selecting the Focus Mode
You can select one of five different focus modes: Auto
Focus, Macro, Pan Focus, Infinity, and Manual Focus.
1.In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.Select the “REC” tab, select “Focus”, and
then press [].
3.Use [] and [] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
To do this:
Adjusts focus automatically
Close-up recording
Focus adjusted on a certain
subject distance
Infinity recording
Manual focus recording
Select this...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/16/38227/w300_Casio_Exilim_EX-S500-70.png "Page 71
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSOTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Selecting the Focus Mode
You can select one of five different focus modes: Auto
Focus, Macro, Pan Focus, Infinity, and Manual Focus.
1.In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.Select the “REC” tab, select “Focus”, and
then press [].
3.Use [] and [] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
To do this:
Adjusts focus automatically
Close-up recording
Focus adjusted on a certain
subject distance
Infinity recording
Manual focus recording
Select this...")
71 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSOTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Selecting the Focus Mode You can select one of five different focus modes: Auto Focus, Macro, Pan Focus, Infinity, and Manual Focus. 1.In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2.Select the “REC” tab, select “Focus”, and then press []. 3.Use [] and [] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. To do this: Adjusts focus automatically Close-up recording Focus adjusted on a certain subject distance Infinity recording Manual focus recording Select this...
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Using Auto Focus
As its name suggests, Auto Focus focuses the image
automatically. The automatic focus operation starts when
you press the shutter button down half way. The following
is the Auto Focus range.
Range: 40cm to ∞ (1.3´ to ∞)
•Using optical zoom causes the above ranges to change.
1.In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.Select the “REC” tab, select “Focus”, and
then press [].
3.Use [] and [] to select “”.
4.Compose the image so the main subject is
within the focus...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/16/38227/w300_Casio_Exilim_EX-S500-71.png "Page 72
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Using Auto Focus
As its name suggests, Auto Focus focuses the image
automatically. The automatic focus operation starts when
you press the shutter button down half way. The following
is the Auto Focus range.
Range: 40cm to ∞ (1.3´ to ∞)
•Using optical zoom causes the above ranges to change.
1.In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.Select the “REC” tab, select “Focus”, and
then press [].
3.Use [] and [] to select “”.
4.Compose the image so the main subject is
within the focus...")
72 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Auto Focus As its name suggests, Auto Focus focuses the image automatically. The automatic focus operation starts when you press the shutter button down half way. The following is the Auto Focus range. Range: 40cm to ∞ (1.3´ to ∞) •Using optical zoom causes the above ranges to change. 1.In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2.Select the “REC” tab, select “Focus”, and then press []. 3.Use [] and [] to select “”. 4.Compose the image so the main subject is within the focus...
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73 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE •When proper focusing is not possible because the subject is closer than the Auto Focus range, the camera automatically switches to the Macro mode range (page 75). • Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation (page 57) while recording with Auto Focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focusing range. Example: AF 40cm - ∞ Quick Shutter When Quick Shutter is turned on, the camera immediately records the image without waiting...
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Specifying the Auto Focus Area
You can use the following procedure to change the Auto
Focus area used in the Auto Focus mode and the Macro
mode. Note that the configuration of the focus frame
changes in accordance with the Auto Focus area you
select.
1.In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.On the “REC” tab, select “AF Area”, and then
press [].
3.Use [] and [] to select the Auto Focus area
you want, and then press [SET].
For this type of Auto Focus area:
Very limited range in...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/16/38227/w300_Casio_Exilim_EX-S500-73.png "Page 74
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Specifying the Auto Focus Area
You can use the following procedure to change the Auto
Focus area used in the Auto Focus mode and the Macro
mode. Note that the configuration of the focus frame
changes in accordance with the Auto Focus area you
select.
1.In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.On the “REC” tab, select “AF Area”, and then
press [].
3.Use [] and [] to select the Auto Focus area
you want, and then press [SET].
For this type of Auto Focus area:
Very limited range in...")
74 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying the Auto Focus Area You can use the following procedure to change the Auto Focus area used in the Auto Focus mode and the Macro mode. Note that the configuration of the focus frame changes in accordance with the Auto Focus area you select. 1.In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2.On the “REC” tab, select “AF Area”, and then press []. 3.Use [] and [] to select the Auto Focus area you want, and then press [SET]. For this type of Auto Focus area: Very limited range in...
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Using the Macro Mode
Use the Macro mode when you need to focus on close up
subjects. The following shows the approximate focus range
in the Macro mode.
Range: 17cm to 50cm (6.7˝ to 19.7˝)
•Using optical zoom causes the above range to change.
1.In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.Select the “REC” tab, select “Focus”, and
then press [].
3.Use [] and [] to select “ Macro”.
4.Press the shutter button to record the image.
•The focus and image recording operations are
identical to...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/16/38227/w300_Casio_Exilim_EX-S500-74.png "Page 75
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Using the Macro Mode
Use the Macro mode when you need to focus on close up
subjects. The following shows the approximate focus range
in the Macro mode.
Range: 17cm to 50cm (6.7˝ to 19.7˝)
•Using optical zoom causes the above range to change.
1.In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.Select the “REC” tab, select “Focus”, and
then press [].
3.Use [] and [] to select “ Macro”.
4.Press the shutter button to record the image.
•The focus and image recording operations are
identical to...")
75 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Macro Mode Use the Macro mode when you need to focus on close up subjects. The following shows the approximate focus range in the Macro mode. Range: 17cm to 50cm (6.7˝ to 19.7˝) •Using optical zoom causes the above range to change. 1.In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2.Select the “REC” tab, select “Focus”, and then press []. 3.Use [] and [] to select “ Macro”. 4.Press the shutter button to record the image. •The focus and image recording operations are identical to...
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Using Pan Focus
Pan Focus comes in handy when recording under
conditions where Auto Focus is difficult for some reason, or
in cases where Auto Focus operation noise is too
noticeable in the movie audio.
1.In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.Select the “REC” tab, select “Focus”, and
then press [].
3.Use [] and [] to select “”.
4.Press the shutter button to record the image.
NOTE
•If you press the shutter button half way, the focus
distance will appear on the monitor screen....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/16/38227/w300_Casio_Exilim_EX-S500-75.png "Page 76
76
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Using Pan Focus
Pan Focus comes in handy when recording under
conditions where Auto Focus is difficult for some reason, or
in cases where Auto Focus operation noise is too
noticeable in the movie audio.
1.In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.Select the “REC” tab, select “Focus”, and
then press [].
3.Use [] and [] to select “”.
4.Press the shutter button to record the image.
NOTE
•If you press the shutter button half way, the focus
distance will appear on the monitor screen....")
76 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Pan Focus Pan Focus comes in handy when recording under conditions where Auto Focus is difficult for some reason, or in cases where Auto Focus operation noise is too noticeable in the movie audio. 1.In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2.Select the “REC” tab, select “Focus”, and then press []. 3.Use [] and [] to select “”. 4.Press the shutter button to record the image. NOTE •If you press the shutter button half way, the focus distance will appear on the monitor screen....
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
•Using optical zoom causes the above range to change.
1.In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.Select the “REC” tab, select “Focus”, and
then press [].
3.Use [] and [] to
select “
”.
•At this point, a
boundary also appears
on the display,
indicating the part of the
image that will be used
for manual focus.
Using Manual Focus
With the Manual Focus mode, you can adjust the focus of
an image manually. The following shows focus range in the
Manual Focus mode.
Boundary
Optical Zoom...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/16/38227/w300_Casio_Exilim_EX-S500-76.png "Page 77
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
•Using optical zoom causes the above range to change.
1.In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.Select the “REC” tab, select “Focus”, and
then press [].
3.Use [] and [] to
select “
”.
•At this point, a
boundary also appears
on the display,
indicating the part of the
image that will be used
for manual focus.
Using Manual Focus
With the Manual Focus mode, you can adjust the focus of
an image manually. The following shows focus range in the
Manual Focus mode.
Boundary
Optical Zoom...")
77 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS •Using optical zoom causes the above range to change. 1.In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2.Select the “REC” tab, select “Focus”, and then press []. 3.Use [] and [] to select “ ”. •At this point, a boundary also appears on the display, indicating the part of the image that will be used for manual focus. Using Manual Focus With the Manual Focus mode, you can adjust the focus of an image manually. The following shows focus range in the Manual Focus mode. Boundary Optical Zoom...
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78 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE •Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation (page 57) while recording with manual focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focusing range. Example: MF 17cm - ∞Using Focus Lock Focus lock is a technique you can use to focus on a subject that is not located within the focus frame when you record an image. You can use focus lock in the Auto Focus mode and the Macro mode ( ). 1.Using the monitor screen, compose the image so the...
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79 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2.Keeping the shutter button pressed half way down, re- compose the image as you like. 3.When the image is composed the way you want, press the shutter button the rest of the way to record it. •The focus and image recording operations are identical to those in the Auto Focus mode. NOTE •Locking the focus also locks the exposure. 1 / 10001 / 1000F2.7F2.7 ISO100ISO100 Main subject Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) Exposure compensation lets you change the exposure setting (EV...
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
3.Use [] and [] to
change the exposure
compensation value,
and then press [SET].
•Pressing [SET] registers
the displayed value.
[] : Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best
used for light-colored subjects and backlight
subjects.
[] : Decreases the EV value. A lower EV value is best
for dark-color subjects and for shooting outdoors
on a clear day.
EV value
•To cancel EV Shift, adjust the value until it becomes
0.0.
4.Press the shutter button to record the image....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/16/38227/w300_Casio_Exilim_EX-S500-79.png "Page 80
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
3.Use [] and [] to
change the exposure
compensation value,
and then press [SET].
•Pressing [SET] registers
the displayed value.
[] : Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best
used for light-colored subjects and backlight
subjects.
[] : Decreases the EV value. A lower EV value is best
for dark-color subjects and for shooting outdoors
on a clear day.
EV value
•To cancel EV Shift, adjust the value until it becomes
0.0.
4.Press the shutter button to record the image....")
80 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3.Use [] and [] to change the exposure compensation value, and then press [SET]. •Pressing [SET] registers the displayed value. [] : Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best used for light-colored subjects and backlight subjects. [] : Decreases the EV value. A lower EV value is best for dark-color subjects and for shooting outdoors on a clear day. EV value •To cancel EV Shift, adjust the value until it becomes 0.0. 4.Press the shutter button to record the image....