Casio Exilim Ex V7 Users Guide

111USING BEST SHOT
With auto tracking, a boundary area follows a moving subject, 
making it easy to snap an image with the subject in the center.
1.In a REC mode, align the mode dial with “ ”, 
and then press [SET].
2.Use [S], [ T], [ W], and [ X] to select “Auto 
Framing”, and then press [SET].
3.Align the focus frame 
with the subject you 
want to focus on and 
then half-press the 
shutter button.
• The focus frame and the 
cropping boundary will 
follow the subject as it 
moves.
• Focusing of the...

112USING BEST SHOT
IMPORTANT!
•Only the part of the image within the cropping boundary will 
be recorded.
• The image size for this operation is fixed automatically at 
3M (2048 × 1536 pixels).
• The following functions are disabled during Auto Framing.
– Timestamp
–Self-timer
– Normal-speed Continuous Shutter, High-speed 
Continuous Shutter, Flash Continuous Shutter
• Auto Framing may not be able to follow a fast-moving 
subject. If this happens, release the shutter button, re-align 
the focus frame...

113ADVANCED SETTINGS
ADVANCED SETTINGS
Your camera provides you with the four focus modes described below. The initial factory default focus mode is Auto Focus.
*“Focus Range” indicates distance from the lens surface.
Changing the Focus Mode
Focus ModeDescriptionFocus Range *
 Auto 
Focus Automatic focus when the shutter button is half-pressed. Auto adjustment
(Approximately 30 cm to   (1.0 to  ))
•Minimum distance position varies with optical zoom.
 Macro 
(Close-up) Automatic focus for distances that...

114ADVANCED SETTINGS
Perform the following steps to change the focus mode.
1.In a REC mode, press 
[MENU].
2.On the “REC” tab, 
select “Focus” and 
then press [X].
3.Use [ S] and [ T] to select the focus mode 
setting you want and then press [SET].
• See the following pages of this section for details about 
shooting with each focus mode.
Using Auto Focus
1.
Align the monitor screen ’s focus frame with 
the subject you want to  focus and then half-
press the shutter button.
This camera will perform the...

115ADVANCED SETTINGS
2.When the image is focused, press the shutter 
button the rest of the way to shoot.
NOTE• When proper focusing is not possible because the subject 
is closer than the Auto Focus range, the camera will switch 
to the Macro Focus range automatically (Auto Macro).
• Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation while 
shooting with Auto Focus, a value will appear on the 
monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focus range.
Example:   cm – 
*  will be replaced by the actual...

116ADVANCED SETTINGS
NOTE•When Macro Focus cannot focus properly because the 
subject is too far away, the camera will switch to the Auto 
Focus range automatically (Auto Macro).
• Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation while 
shooting with Macro Focus, values will appear on the 
monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focus range.
Example:   cm –   cm
*  will be replaced by the actual focus range values.
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Casio Manuals 

117ADVANCED SETTINGS
Auto Focus and Macro Focus Shooting Tips
Changing the Auto Focus Area
Use the following procedure to change the metering area used 
for Auto Focus (AF).
1.In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2.On the “REC” tab, select “AF Area” and then 
press [ X].
3.Use [ S] and [ T] to select the setting you 
want and then press [SET].
To do this:Select this 
setting:
Use a small area in the center of the 
screen for metering
• This setting is best when you want to 
use focus lock (page 119). Spot
When...

118ADVANCED SETTINGS
NOTE•When you select “  Multi” as the focus area, nine focus 
frames appear on the monitor screen. The camera will 
automatically determine the optimum focus frame(s), 
which will change to green on the monitor screen.
IMPORTANT!
•The following functions are disabled whenever “  
Tracking” is selected. 
– Self-timer
– Normal-speed Continuous Shutter, High-speed 
Continuous Shutter, Flash Continuous Shutter
Spot/ TrackingMulti
Focus Frame Focus Frame
B
Downloaded From...

119ADVANCED SETTINGS
Using Focus Lock
“Focus lock” is the name of a technique you can use when you 
want to shoot an image in which the subject to be focused on is 
not within the focus frame in the center of the screen.
•
Use focus lock with “  Spot” or “  Tracking” focus.
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, 
re-compose the 
image as you like.
•When “  Tracking” is...

120ADVANCED SETTINGS
Quick Shutter
If you press the shutter button all the way without waiting for 
Auto Focus while Quick Shutter is turned on, the camera will 
record the image using a high-speed focus operation that is 
much faster than normal Auto Focus. This helps you avoid 
missing a special moment while you wait for the camera to 
Auto Focus.
•Some images may be out of focus when Quick Shutter is 
used.
1.In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2.On the “REC” tab, select  “Quick Shutter” and 
then press [...