Casio Exilim Ex V8 Users Guide

141ADVANCED SETTINGS
ISO sensitivity is a value that expresses sensitivity to light. A 
larger value indicates higher sensitivity, which is better for 
shooting when available lighting is dim. If you want to use faster 
shutter speeds, you should use a higher ISO sensitivity value. 
Under certain conditions, a fast shutter speed in combination 
with a high ISO sensitivity setting can cause digital noise, which 
makes an image appear rough. For clean, good-quality images, 
use the lowest possible ISO...

142ADVANCED SETTINGS
The metering mode determines what part of the subject is 
metered for exposure.
1.In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2.On the “Quality” tab, select “Metering” and 
then press [X].
3.Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want 
and then press [SET].
 Multi (Multi Metering)
Multi-pattern metering divides the image into 
sections and measures the light in each 
section for a balanced exposure reading. The 
camera automatically determines shooting 
conditions according to the measured...

143ADVANCED SETTINGS
IMPORTANT!
•The metering mode will change to “Center Weighted” 
automatically if you change the EV shift value (page 136) to 
anything other than 0.0 while “Multi” is selected. The 
metering mode will change back to “Center Weighted” 
when the EV shift value is changed back to 0.0.
•When “Multi” is selected as the metering mode, the   
icon will not be displayed on the monitor screen when you 
return to a REC mode information display (page 267).You can use the procedure below to...

144ADVANCED SETTINGS
3.Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want 
and then press [SET].
•You can also correct the dynamic range of a photograph 
you have already shot (page 185).You can use the procedure below to reduce digital noise from 
human skin in the recorded image and enhance its texture.
1.In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2.On the “Quality” tab, select “Portrait Refiner” 
and then press [X].
3.Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want 
and then press [SET].
When you want to do this:Select...

145ADVANCED SETTINGS
The camera’s filter feature lets you add color tints to your images 
as you shoot them. The color effect look just like what you would 
get by installing a color filter on the lens of the camera.
1.In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2.On the “Quality” tab, select “Color Filter” and 
then press [X].
3.Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want 
and then press [SET].
Available filter settings are: Off, B/W, Sepia, Red, Green, 
Blue, Yellow, Pink, and PurpleUse the following procedure to...

146ADVANCED SETTINGS
Use the following procedure to adjust the saturation of colors in 
your images.
1.In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2.On the “Quality” tab, select “Saturation” and 
then press [X].
3.Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want 
and then press [SET].
You can specify one of five saturation settings from +2 
(most saturated) to –2 (least saturated).Use the following procedure to adjust the contrast of your 
images.
1.In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2.On the “Quality” tab, select “Contrast”...

147ADVANCED SETTINGS
You can have the snapshot’s recording date only, or date and 
time stamped in the lower right corner of the image.
1.In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2.On the “Set Up” tab, select “Timestamp” and 
then press [X].
3.Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want 
and then press [SET].
Example: December 24, 2007, 1:25 p.m.
IMPORTANT!
•Even if you do not stamp the date and/or time with 
Timestamp, you can do so later using the DPOF function 
and the printing software function (page 226)....

148ADVANCED SETTINGS
The on-screen histogram that provides a graphic representation 
of the current exposure of the image. You can also display the 
histogram in the PLAY mode for information about the exposure 
levels of images.
1.Press [S] (DISP) as many times as necessary 
to display the histogram (page 53).
NOTE•You can use key customization to configure the [W] and [X] 
buttons so they control the EV shift setting. Then you can 
perform EV shift while viewing the results on the on-screen 
histogram...

149ADVANCED SETTINGS Example Histograms
A histogram towards the left side 
results when the overall image is 
dark. A histogram that is too far to the 
left may result in “black out” of the 
dark areas of an image, as shown in 
the nearby image.
A histogram towards the right side 
results when the overall image is 
light. A histogram that is too far to the 
right may result in “white out” of the 
light areas of an image, as shown in 
the nearby image.An overall well-balanced histogram 
results when the...

150ADVANCED SETTINGS
The following functions are also available in a REC mode to help 
make your digital image more efficient and enjoyable.
•Assign functions to the [W] and [X] keys
•Display an on-screen grid for easy image composition
•Review an image you just recorded
•Register initial power up settings
•Reset settings
Using Key Customize to Assign 
Functions [W] and [X]
Key Customize lets you assign any one of the five functions 
listed below to the [W] and [X] keys. Once you do, you will be 
able to...