Casio Exilim Ex V8 Users Guide

							121USING BEST SHOT
IMPORTANT!
•Only the final multi-snapshot image is saved in camera 
memory. The individual snapshots are not saved.
•The size of the multi-snapshot image for this operation is 
fixed automatically at 7M (3072 × 2304 pixels).
•While Layout Shot is being used, the setup of the camera is 
changed automatically as shown below.
– ISO Sensitivity: Auto (fixed)
– AF Area: Spot (fixed)
•The following functions are disabled during Layout Shot.
– Digital Zoom
–Self-timer
– Continuous Shutter
– Face RecognitionWith 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].
Auto Tracking a Moving Subject (Auto 
Framing)
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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 subject 
continues to be performed 
while you keep the shutter 
button half pressed.
4.Press the shutter button all the way to record 
the image.
•This will record the area enclosed within the cropping 
boundary.
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
– Continuous Shutter
– Face Recognition
• Auto Framing may not be able to follow a fast-moving 
subject. If this happens, release the shutter button, re-align 
the focus frame with the subject, and then half-press the 
shutter again.
• When shooting with “Auto Framing”, the image size is fixed 
at 3M (2048 × 1536 pixels) and the Undeteriorated Image 
Quality Range is 7X (page 71).
Focus frame
Cropping boundary
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							123ADVANCED 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 
FocusAutomatic focus when the shutter button is half-
pressed.Auto adjustment
(Approximately 40 cm to   (1.3 to  ))
•Minimum distance position varies with optical zoom.
 Macro 
(Close-up)Automatic focus for distances that are closer than 
those for Auto Focus. Used for close-up shooting.Auto adjustment 
(Approximately 10 cm to 50 cm (3.9
 to 19.7))
•Minimum distance position varies with optical zoom.
 Infinity 
FocusFocus is fixed at infinity. Use this mode when 
shooting scenery and other faraway images.Infinity
 Manual 
FocusFocus is performed manually.•Focus range varies with optical zoom factor.
Optical Zoom Factor Range
1X Approximately 10cm to   (0.3 to  )
7X Approximately 1m to   (3.3 to  )
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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 focus operation.
You can tell if the image is in focus by checking the 
operation lamp and the focus frame color. Focus Mode Icon
StatusOperation LampFocus Frame
Focusing 
CompleteLit Green Green
Not Focused Flashing Green Red
F3.4F3.41/2501/250ISOISO100100
Focus FrameOperation Lamp
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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 focus range value.
Using Macro Focus
1.
Half-press the shutter button to focus the 
image.
The focus operation is the same as that for Auto Focus.
2.When the image is focused, press the shutter 
button the rest of the way to shoot.
IMPORTANT!
•Use of the flash along with Macro Focus can cause the light 
of the flash to become blocked, which can produce 
unwanted lens shadows in your image.
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							126ADVANCED 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.
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							127ADVANCED 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 128).Spot
When the shutter button is half-pressed, 
have the camera automatically select 
one or more of nine possible focus 
frames
•If the camera is able to focus on 
multiple points, all applicable focus 
frames turn green.Multi
Half-pressing the shutter button focuses 
the subject and also starts a focus 
tracking operation that keeps the focus 
frame on the subject as it moves.Tracking
To do this:Select this 
setting:
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							128ADVANCED 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.
•“  Multi” cannot be used in the Face Recognition 
Normal mode or the Family First mode (page 84).
•If you select “  Tracking” while using continuous 
shutter or self-timer, subject will be tracked until image 
recording starts. 
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.Spot/ TrackingMulti
Focus Frame
Focus Frame
F3.4F3.41/2501/250ISOISO100100
Focus Frame Subject to be focused on
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2.Keeping the shutter 
button half-pressed, 
re-compose the 
image as you like.
•When “  Tracking” is 
selected as the Auto 
Focus area, the focus 
frame will move 
automatically and follow the subject.
3.When the image is focused, press the shutter 
button the rest of the way to shoot.
NOTE•Focus lock also causes exposure (AE) to be locked.
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 [X].
3.Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you 
want and then press [SET].
F3.4F3.41/2501/250ISO100ISO100
To do this:Select this setting:
Turn on Quick Shutter On
Turn off Quick Shutter Off
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4.Press the shutter button all the way down 
without pausing.
Pressing the shutter button all the way without pausing at 
the halfway type will record with Quick Shutter, without 
performing the normal Auto Focus operation.
IMPORTANT!
•Quick Shutter will not work when you are using a very 
high zoom factor. In this case, you should use Auto Focus 
instead.
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