Casio Exilim EX V8 User Manual
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131ADVANCED SETTINGS Using Infinity Focus As its name suggests, Infinity Focus fixes focus at infinity ( ). Use this mode when shooting scenery and other faraway subjects. Infinity Focus also comes in handy when shooting from a car or train window, or when shooting scenery or other subjects that are difficult to focus properly with Auto Focus. 1.While Infinity Focus is selected as the focus mode, press the shutter button to shoot. Using Manual Focus With Manual Focus, the camera automatically enlarges the subject on the monitor screen, which helps you manually adjust focus. Manual focus can be used for shoot such images as moving trains. Before the train arrives, manually focus on an electric pole or some other object. Then when the train passes the object you focused on, you can shoot without worrying about focus. 1.While Manual focus is selected as the focus mode, compose the image on the monitor screen so the subject you want to focus on is within the yellow boundary. Yellow Boundary Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Casio Manuals
132ADVANCED SETTINGS 2.Use [W] and [X] to focus the image, as you view the results on the monitor screen. At this time the image that is within the boundary will enlarge and fill the monitor screen, which aids in focusing. •The monitor screen will return to step 1 if you do not perform any operation for about two seconds. 3.Press the shutter button to shoot. NOTE•Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation (page 69) while shooting with manual focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focusing range. Example: MF cm – * will be replaced by the actual focus range values. IMPORTANT! •While Manual Focus is selected as the focus mode, the [W] and [X] keys are used to adjust the focus setting. Any other functions assigned to the [W] and [X] keys with Key Customize (page 150) are not performed when you press the keys during manual focus. For this:Press this button: Closer focus [W] More distant focus [X] Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Casio Manuals
133ADVANCED SETTINGS You can turn on the camera’s Anti Shake feature to reduce image blur due to subject movement or hand movement when shooting a moving subject using telephoto, when shooting a fast-moving subject, or when shooting under dim lighting conditions. Your digital camera is equipped with a CCD shift type camera shake correction feature and a high-sensitivity anti image blur feature. These two features work in concert to minimize the effects of hand and subject movement. 1.In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2.On the “REC” tab, select “Anti Shake” and then press [X]. 3.Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. •Icons appear on the monitor screen to shows which of the above settings are currently turned on. Reducing the Effects of Hand and Subject Movement When you want to do this:Select this setting: Minimize the effects of both hand and subject movement Auto Minimize the effects of hand movement only Camera Shake Increase sensitivity to minimize the effects of subject movement only Image Blur Confirm the Anti Shake effect on the monitor screen while the shutter button is half-pressed. Recording is not performed when the shutter button is pressed all the way. •Turning off the camera cancels this setting and changes it to the setting that was selected before you changed it to “ DEMO”. DEMO Turn off both features Off Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Casio Manuals
134ADVANCED SETTINGS IMPORTANT! •While the “Anti Shake” setting is “ Auto” or “ Camera Shake”, half pressing the shutter will cause the camera to vibrate and emit an operation sound. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction. •ISO sensitivity, aperture, and shutter speed do not appear on the monitor screen when you half-press the shutter button while “ Auto” is selected for Anti Shake. They do appear along with the image that is displayed immediately after you record it so you can check them. •Imege Blur will not work unless the ISO setting (page 141) is set to “Auto”. •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 hand or subject movement when movement is severe. •You can also use Camera Shake to reduce the effects of hand movement only while recording a movie. The effects of subject movement are not limited (page 99). •Camera Shake may not work well with a slow shutter speed. If this happens, use a tripod to stabilize the camera. Note that the CCD shift type camera shake correction feature does not operate while you are recording on a tripod. Select off for the “Anti Shake” setting or select “ Image Blur”.•The camera sometimes performs an automatic noise reduction operation to reduce digital noise in images recorded under certain lighting conditions. This operation causes the camera to take longer than normal to store the image and be ready for the next shot. •Only the “ Camera Shake” setting can be enabled in the S Mode (Shutter Speed Priority AE) and M Mode (Manual Exposure) (page 91). At shutter speeds slower than four seconds, “ Camera Shake” becomes disabled in the S Mode and M Mode. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Casio Manuals
135ADVANCED SETTINGS You can turn on the camera’s REC light (AF assist/REC light/ self-timer lamp) when shooting where lighting is dim. You can turn on the REC light while shooting a movie to illuminate your subject. 1.In a REC mode, align the mode dial with “ ”. 2.Press [MENU]. 3.Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Light”, and then press [X]. 4.Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. •The “ ” appears on the monitor screen while the REC light is on. 5.Press the shutter button to record the movie. Shooting with the REC Light AF assist/REC light/ self-timer lamp To have the REC light do this:Select this setting: Always turn on the REC light when recordingOn Turn off the REC light when recording Off Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Casio Manuals
136ADVANCED SETTINGS IMPORTANT! •You also can use [T] ( ) to cycle through REC light settings (“On” “Off”) while movie recording is in progress. •Never look directly into the AF assist light/REC light/self- timer lamp or point it directly into the eyes of others. •Never point the AF assist/REC light/self-timer lamp in the direction of a person who is operating a motor vehicle. •The effectiveness of the REC light is reduced in the case of faraway subjects.You can manually adjust an image’s exposure value (EV value) before shooting it. This feature helps to achieve better results when shooting a backlit subject, a strongly lit subject indoors, or a subject that is against a dark background. Exposure Compensation Value: –2.0EV to +2.0EV Unit: 1/3EV 1.In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2.On the “Quality” tab, select “EV Shift” and then press [SET]. Correcting Image Brightness (EV Shift) EV Shift Value Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Casio Manuals
137ADVANCED SETTINGS 3.Use [S] and [T] to adjust the exposure compensation value. [S]: Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best used for light-colored subjects and backlit subjects. *Increasing the EV value also works well with the BEST SHOT “Backlight” scene. [T]: Decreases the EV value. A lower EV value is best for dark-color subjects and for shooting outdoors on a clear day. To cancel exposure compensation, adjust the value until it becomes 0.0. 4.After the EV value is the way you want, press [SET] to apply it. The exposure compensation value you set remains in effect until you change it. IMPORTANT! •When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions, you may not be able to obtain satisfactory results even after performing exposure compensation. EV Shift Value Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Casio Manuals
138ADVANCED SETTINGS NOTE•Performing an EV shift operation while using multi-pattern metering will cause the metering mode to switch automatically to center weighted metering. The metering mode will return to multi-pattern metering when you change the exposure compensation value to 0.0 (page 142). •You can use the key customization feature to configure the [W] and [X] buttons so they control the EV shift (page 150). This comes in handy when adjusting exposure compensation while viewing the on-screen histogram (page 148).Shooting on a cloudy day can give your subject a blue cast, while shooting under white fluorescent lighting can give your subject a green cast. White balance corrects for different types of lighting so the colors in your images always look natural. 1.In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2.On the “Quality” tab, select “White Balance” and then press [X]. 3.Use [S] and [T] to select the white balance setting you want and then press [SET]. Controlling White Balance Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Casio Manuals
139ADVANCED SETTINGS NOTE•When “Auto” is selected for the white balance setting, the camera automatically determines the white point of the subject. Certain subject colors and light source conditions can cause problems when the camera tries to determine the white point, which makes proper white balance adjustment impossible. If this happens, select the white balance setting that matches you shooting conditions (Daylight, Overcast, etc.) •You can use the key customization feature to configure the [W] and [X] buttons so they control the white balance setting (page 150). •To select “Auto” with the control key (when the control key is configured to select the auto white balance setting), scroll through the settings until “ ” appears on the monitor screen.To do this:Select this setting: Let the camera adjust white balance automaticallyAuto Shoot outdoors on a clear day Daylight Shoot outdoors on an overcast rainy day, in the shade, etc. Overcast Shoot in the shadow of a building, in the shade of trees, etc. on a clear day Shade Suppress color cast when shooting under white or day white fluorescent lighting Day White Fluorescent Suppress color cast when shooting under daylight fluorescent lighting Daylight Fluorescent Suppress the appearance of light bulb lighting Tungsten Manually adjust white balance to suit a particular light source •For details, see “Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually” (page 140).Manual N D AWB Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Casio Manuals
140ADVANCED SETTINGS ■Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually Under complex lighting conditions, the preset white balance settings may not be able to produce natural looking colors. When this happens, you can configure the white balance setting manually for particular lighting conditions. Note that you will need to have a plain white sheet of paper on hand when performing the following procedure. 1.In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2.On the “Quality” tab, select “White Balance” and then press [X]. 3.Use [S] and [T] to select “Manual”. This will display the subject that the lens is aimed at on the monitor screen using the current manual white balance settings. If you want to use the current settings, jump directly to step 5. 4.Under the lighting conditions you plan to use when shooting, point the camera at a blank white piece of paper so it fills the entire monitor screen and then press the shutter button. The camera will adjust white balance settings for the current conditions, and display “Complete” when it is finished. 5.Press [SET] to register the white balance settings and return to the shooting screen. •The white balance setting is retained even if you turn off the camera. White sheet of paper Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Casio Manuals