Casio Exilim Ex V8 Users Guide

							71SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT ● Zoom Values for Each Image Size
•The image deterioration point depends on the image size 
(page 62). The smaller the image size, the higher the zoom 
factor you can use before reaching the image deterioration 
point.
•Though digital zoom generally causes a deterioration of 
image quality, some digital zoom without image deterioration 
is possible with image sizes of “6M (2816 × 2112 pixels)” and 
smaller. The range in which you can use digital zoom without 
image deterioration is indicated on the display. The 
deterioration point depends on the image size.
•When shooting with “Auto Framing”, the image size is fixed at 
3M (2048 × 1536 pixels) and the Undeteriorated Image 
Quality Range is 7X.
8M 1X 7X 28X
3:2 1X 7X 28X
6M 1X 8.1X 32X
4M 1X 10X 39X
2M 1X 14.2X 56X
VGA 1X 35.1X 105.4X
1X 28X to 105.4X*
Zoom Pointer 
(Indicates current 
zoom.)
Image Deterioration Point
Image starts to deteriorate from here.
*Point factor depends on image size. Undeteriorated Image Quality 
RangeDeteriorated Image Quality 
Range
7X to 35.1X*
Optical/Digital Switch Point
Undeteriorated Image 
Quality RangeDeteriorated Image 
Quality Range
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■Turning Off Digital Zoom
You can turn off digital zoom if you want to use optical zoom 
only. This will help to avoid deteriorated images due to 
accidentally switching over from optical zoom to digital zoom 
when shooting snapshots.
1.In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2.On a “REC” tab, select “Digital Zoom” and 
then press [X].
3.Use [S] and [T] to select “Off” and then press 
[SET].
•If you want to show the entire digital zoom range, select 
“On” here.Perform the following steps to 
select the flash mode you want to 
use.
Using Flash
Flash SettingDescription
 Auto Flash Flash fires automatically in accordance with 
exposure (amount of light and brightness) 
conditions.
•Initial factory default setting.
 Flash Off Flash does not fire.
 Flash On Flash always fires.
•This setting can be used to brighten a 
subject that normally comes out dark due 
to daylight or backlight (daylight synchro 
flash).
 Soft Flash Always use soft flash, regardless of 
exposure conditions.
•Use this setting when you want to 
suppress the flash to avoid reflection, etc.
Flash
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Approximate Flash Range (ISO Sensitivity: Auto)
•
The flash range changes in accordance with optical zoom.
1.In a REC mode, press [ T] ( ).
• Each press of [ T] ( ) cycles through the flash mode 
settings described below on the monitor screen.
2.Press the shutter button to shoot.
IMPORTANT!
• When using flash, take care that the flash window is not 
blocked by your fingers or the camera strap.
 Red Eye Flash fires automatically in accordance with 
exposure (amount of light and brightness) 
conditions. A flash operation is performed in 
the following sequence in order to reduce 
red eye in subjects: REC light lights.
Wide Angle : 0.1 m to 2.6 m (0.3 to 8.5)
Telephoto : 1.0 m to 1.7 m (3.3 to 5.6)
Flash SettingDescription
[ T ] ( )
Flash Mode
B
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							74SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT Red-eye reduction
Using the flash to shoot at night or in a dimly lit room can cause 
red spots inside the eyes of people who are in the image. This is 
caused when the light from the flash reflects off of the retina of 
the eye. When “ ” (Red Eye) is selected on the flash mode, 
the REC light will fire, which causes the irises in the eyes of any 
people in the image to close, which reduces the chance of red 
eye.
IMPORTANT!
•Note the following important points when using red-eye 
reduction.
– Red-eye reduction does not work unless the people in 
the image are looking directly at the camera during the 
pre-flash. Before pressing the shutter button, call out to 
the subjects so they all look at the camera while the pre-
flash operation is performed.
– Red-eye reduction may not work very well if the subjects 
are located far away from the camera.
■Checking the Flash Mode
The current flash mode is indicated on the monitor screen and 
by the operation lamp when you half-press the shutter button.
•You will not be able to take another flash snapshot until the 
operating lamp stops flashing orange, which indicates that 
charging is complete.
“ ” indicates flash will fire.
Operation Lamp
Flashes orange while the flash is charging. 
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							75SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT
■Changing the Flash Intensity
1.In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2.On the “Quality” tab, select “Flash Intensity” 
and then press [X].
3.Use [S] and [T] to select the flash intensity 
setting you want and then press [SET].
You can set one of five levels, from –2 (weakest) to +2 
(strongest).
IMPORTANT!
•Flash intensity may not change when the subject is too far 
away or too close.
■Using Flash Assist
The subject in an image will look too dark if flash intensity is not 
enough to reach a subject that is too far away. When this 
happens, you can use flash assist to supplement the brightness 
of the subject so it appears as if flash illumination was sufficient.
Flash assist is turned on as the initial factory default setting.
Use the following procedure to turn off flash assist when you do 
not want to use it.
Flash assist not usedFlash assist used
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1.In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2.On the “Quality” tab, select “Flash Assist” and 
then press [X].
3.Use [S] and [T] to select “Off” and then press 
[SET].
When you want to use flash assist, select “Auto” here.
IMPORTANT!
•Flash assist may not produce the desired result for some 
types of subjects.
•Any of the following can result in the flash assist effect 
being canceled out.
– Changing the flash intensity (page 75)
– Correcting brightness (EV shift) (page 136)
– Changing ISO sensitivity (page 141)
– Changing the contrast setting (page 146)
■Flash Precautions
•The desired effect may not be obtained when the subject is 
too far away or too close.
•Flash charging time depends on operating conditions (battery 
condition, ambient temperature, etc.) With a fully charged 
battery, it takes anywhere from a few seconds to 7 seconds.
•Shooting with flash turned off when lighting is dim results in a 
slow shutter speed, which can cause image blur due to hand 
movement. Secure the camera with a tripod, etc.
•The presence of outdoor sunlight, fluorescent lighting, or 
some other light source can cause abnormal image colors.
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With the self-timer, pressing the shutter button starts a timer, 
and the shutter is released and the image is shot after a fixed 
amount of time.
1.In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2.On the “REC” tab, select “Self-timer” and then 
press [X].
3.Use [S] and [T] to 
select the self-timer 
type and then press 
[SET].
This causes an indicator 
identifying the selected self-
timer type to appear on the 
monitor screen.
4.Press the shutter button to shoot.
Using the Self-Timer
Self-Timer TypeDescription
 10 sec 10-second self-timer
 2 sec2-second self-timer
•When shooting under conditions that 
slow down the shutter speed, you can 
use this setting to prevent blur due to 
hand movement.
 X3
(Triple Self-timer)This option shoots three images: one 
image 10 seconds after the shutter button 
is pressed, the next image one second 
after the camera gets ready to shoot after 
the first image, and the final image one 
second after the camera gets ready to 
shoot after the second image.
Off Self-timer is disabled.
10s
2s
x3
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							78SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT Using the Self-timer to Shoot an Image
•The image is not shot right 
away after you press the 
shutter button. Instead, 
shooting starts after the 
preset time elapses. The 
AF assist/REC light/self-
timer lamp flashes while 
the countdown is being 
performed.
•You can interrupt an 
ongoing self-timer 
countdown by fully 
pressing the shutter button 
while the self-timer lamp is 
flashing.NOTE•The indicator “1sec” appears on the monitor screen 
between Triple Self-timer shots. How long it takes for the 
camera to get ready to shoot again after it shoots an image 
depends on the image size and quality settings, whether or 
not a memory card is loaded in the camera, and the flash 
charge condition.
•No self-timer operation can be performed when recording 
with the any of the following settings.
– Normal-speed continuous shutter mode or high-speed 
continuous shutter mode
– Recording with certain BEST SHOT scene (Layout, Auto 
Framing)
– Recording with certain MOVIE BEST SHOT scenes 
(Short Movie, Past Movie, Voice Recording)
•The Triple Self-timer cannot be used when performing the 
following recording operations.
– Recording with certain BEST SHOT scenes (Business 
Cards and Documents, Whiteboard, etc., Old Photo, ID 
Photo)
– Flash continuous shutter
– Movie mode, MOVIE BEST SHOT scenes 
AF Assist/REC light/
Self-timer Lamp
B
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Your camera has three continuous shutter modes.
Selecting the Continuous Shutter Mode
1.
In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2.On the “REC” tab, select “Continuous” and 
then press [X].
3.Use [S] and [T] to select the mode you want 
and then press [SET].
This enables the continuous shutter mode you selected and 
displays its icon on the monitor screen.
To turn off continuous shutter, select “Off”.
Using Continuous Shutter
Continuous 
Shutter ModeDescription
 Normal Speed 
(Normal-speed 
Continuous 
Shutter)Continually records images until memory 
becomes full.
 High Speed 
(High-speed 
Continuous 
Shutter)Continually records images at a speed 
that is faster than Normal-speed 
Continuous Shutter, until memory 
becomes full. Image size is fixed at 2M 
(1600 × 1200 pixels).
 Flash Cont. 
(Flash Continuous 
Shutter)Use this mode to record up to three 
consecutive images, firing the flash for 
each one.
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							80SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT
Recording with Normal-speed 
Continuous Shutter, High-speed 
Continuous Shutter, and Flash 
Continuous Shutter
1.
Press the shutter button to shoot.
•With Normal-speed continuous shutter and High-speed 
continuous shutter, images continue to be shot as long as 
you keep the shutter button depressed. Releasing the 
shutter button stops shooting.
•Flash continuous shutter can shoot up to three images. 
Shooting stops if you release the shutter button before 
three images are recorded.
IMPORTANT!
•The speed of normal speed continuous shutter and high-
speed continuous shutter depend on the type of memory 
card being used and the amount free space available in 
memory. When shooting to built-in memory, continuous 
shutter shooting is relatively slow.
Continuous Shutter Precautions
•Starting a continuous shutter operation causes the exposure 
and focus settings to be fixed at the levels for the first image. 
The same settings are applied to all subsequent images.
•Continuous shutter cannot be used in combination with any of 
the following features.
– Some BEST SHOT scenes (Business Cards and 
Documents, Whiteboard, etc., Old Photo, ID Photo, Layout, 
Auto Framing)
– Movie mode, MOVIE BEST SHOT scenes 
•When using a continuous shutter mode, keep the camera still 
until all recording is finished.
•A continuous shutter operation may stop part way through if 
memory capacity runs low.
•The continuous shutter rate depends on the current image 
size and image quality settings.
•You can select the flash mode you want with normal-speed 
continuous shutter mode.
•With high-speed continuous shutter, the flash mode 
automatically becomes “ ” (flash off).
•With the flash continuous shutter mode, the flash mode 
automatically becomes “ ” (flash on).
•You cannot use the self-timer in combination with the normal-
speed continuous shutter mode or high-speed continuous 
shutter mode.
•You cannot use the triple self-timer in combination with the 
flash continuous shutter mode.
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