Casio Exilim EX Z50 User Manual
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Using the Macro Mode
Use the Macro mode when you need to focus on close up
subjects. The following shows the approximate focus range
in the Macro mode.
Range: 6cm to 50cm (2.4˝ to 19.7˝)
1.Press [] ( ) to cycle through the focus
mode settings until “
” is shown as the
focus mode indicator.
2.Record the image.
•The focus and image recording operations are
identical to those in the Auto Focus mode.
NOTE
•When the Macro mode cannot focus properly
because the subject is too...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/16/38232/w300_Casio_Exilim_EX-Z50-70.png "Page 71
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Using the Macro Mode
Use the Macro mode when you need to focus on close up
subjects. The following shows the approximate focus range
in the Macro mode.
Range: 6cm to 50cm (2.4˝ to 19.7˝)
1.Press [] ( ) to cycle through the focus
mode settings until “
” is shown as the
focus mode indicator.
2.Record the image.
•The focus and image recording operations are
identical to those in the Auto Focus mode.
NOTE
•When the Macro mode cannot focus properly
because the subject is too...")
71 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Macro Mode Use the Macro mode when you need to focus on close up subjects. The following shows the approximate focus range in the Macro mode. Range: 6cm to 50cm (2.4˝ to 19.7˝) 1.Press [] ( ) to cycle through the focus mode settings until “ ” is shown as the focus mode indicator. 2.Record the image. •The focus and image recording operations are identical to those in the Auto Focus mode. NOTE •When the Macro mode cannot focus properly because the subject is too...
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72 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! •Use of the flash along with wide angle zoom or the Macro mode can cause the light of the flash to become blocked, which can produce unwanted shadows in your image.Using Pan Focus Normally, your camera performs Auto Focus to ensure that your images are always in focus. Selecting Pan Focus disables Auto Focus, so the shutter is released as soon as you press the shutter button. This mode is best for basic snapshots. The focus range depends on the zoom setting, the...
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
IMPORTANT!
•The focus range at the optical zoom telephoto setting
is narrower than the focus range at the wide angle
setting.
•The focus range during darker lighting is narrower
than the focus range of brighter lighting.Using the Infinity Mode
The Infinity mode fixes focus at infinity (∞). Use this mode
when recording scenery and other faraway images.
1.Press [] ( ) to cycle through the focus
mode settings until “
” is shown as the
focus mode indicator.
2.Record the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/16/38232/w300_Casio_Exilim_EX-Z50-72.png "Page 73
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
IMPORTANT!
•The focus range at the optical zoom telephoto setting
is narrower than the focus range at the wide angle
setting.
•The focus range during darker lighting is narrower
than the focus range of brighter lighting.Using the Infinity Mode
The Infinity mode fixes focus at infinity (∞). Use this mode
when recording scenery and other faraway images.
1.Press [] ( ) to cycle through the focus
mode settings until “
” is shown as the
focus mode indicator.
2.Record the...")
73 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! •The focus range at the optical zoom telephoto setting is narrower than the focus range at the wide angle setting. •The focus range during darker lighting is narrower than the focus range of brighter lighting.Using the Infinity Mode The Infinity mode fixes focus at infinity (∞). Use this mode when recording scenery and other faraway images. 1.Press [] ( ) to cycle through the focus mode settings until “ ” is shown as the focus mode indicator. 2.Record the...
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
1.Press [] ( ) to
cycle through the
focus mode settings
until “
” is shown
as the focus mode
indicator.
•At this point, a
boundary also appears
on the display,
indicating the part of the
image that will be used
for manual focus.
Using Manual Focus
With the Manual Focus mode, you can adjust the focus of
an image manually. The following shows focus ranges in
the Macro mode for two optical zoom factors.
Optical Zoom Factor
1X
3X
Approximate Focus Range
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
1.Press [] ( ) to
cycle through the
focus mode settings
until “
” is shown
as the focus mode
indicator.
•At this point, a
boundary also appears
on the display,
indicating the part of the
image that will be used
for manual focus.
Using Manual Focus
With the Manual Focus mode, you can adjust the focus of
an image manually. The following shows focus ranges in
the Macro mode for two optical zoom factors.
Optical Zoom Factor
1X
3X
Approximate Focus Range
6cm (2.4˝) to infinity...")
74 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1.Press [] ( ) to cycle through the focus mode settings until “ ” is shown as the focus mode indicator. •At this point, a boundary also appears on the display, indicating the part of the image that will be used for manual focus. Using Manual Focus With the Manual Focus mode, you can adjust the focus of an image manually. The following shows focus ranges in the Macro mode for two optical zoom factors. Optical Zoom Factor 1X 3X Approximate Focus Range 6cm (2.4˝) to infinity...
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75 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Focus Lock Focus lock is a technique you can use to focus on a subject that is not located within the focus frame when you record an image. You can use focus lock in the Auto Focus mode and the Macro mode ( ). 1.Using the monitor screen, compose the image so the main subject is within the focus frame, and then press the shutter button half way. •This locks the focus on the subject that is currently within the focus frame. 1200120016001600NORMALNORMAL1010...
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76 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2.Keeping the shutter button pressed half way down, re- compose the image as you like. 3.When the image is composed the way you want, press the shutter button the rest of the way to record it. •The focus and image recording operations are identical to those in the Auto Focus mode. NOTE •Locking the focus also locks the exposure. 1200120016001600NORMALNORMAL1010 04/04/1212/24241212: 5858 IN1 / 10001 / 1000F2.6F2.6 Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) Exposure compensation lets...
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
3.Use [] and [] to
change the exposure
compensation value,
and then press [SET].
•Pressing [SET] registers
the displayed value.
[] : Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best
used for light-colored subjects and backlight
subjects.
[] : Decreases the EV value. A lower EV value is best
for dark-color subjects and for shooting outdoors
on a clear day.
EV value
•To cancel EV Shift, adjust the value until it becomes
0.0.
4.Record the image.
IMPORTANT!
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
3.Use [] and [] to
change the exposure
compensation value,
and then press [SET].
•Pressing [SET] registers
the displayed value.
[] : Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best
used for light-colored subjects and backlight
subjects.
[] : Decreases the EV value. A lower EV value is best
for dark-color subjects and for shooting outdoors
on a clear day.
EV value
•To cancel EV Shift, adjust the value until it becomes
0.0.
4.Record the image.
IMPORTANT!
•When shooting...")
77 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3.Use [] and [] to change the exposure compensation value, and then press [SET]. •Pressing [SET] registers the displayed value. [] : Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best used for light-colored subjects and backlight subjects. [] : Decreases the EV value. A lower EV value is best for dark-color subjects and for shooting outdoors on a clear day. EV value •To cancel EV Shift, adjust the value until it becomes 0.0. 4.Record the image. IMPORTANT! •When shooting...
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Adjusting White Balance
The wavelengths of the light produced by various light
sources (daylight, light bulb, etc.) can affect the color of a
subject when it is recorded. White balance lets you make
adjustments to compensate for different lighting types, so
the colors of an image appear more natural.
1.In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2.Select the “REC” tab,
select “White
Balance”, and then
press [].
3.Use [] and [] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
When...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/16/38232/w300_Casio_Exilim_EX-Z50-77.png "Page 78
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Adjusting White Balance
The wavelengths of the light produced by various light
sources (daylight, light bulb, etc.) can affect the color of a
subject when it is recorded. White balance lets you make
adjustments to compensate for different lighting types, so
the colors of an image appear more natural.
1.In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2.Select the “REC” tab,
select “White
Balance”, and then
press [].
3.Use [] and [] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
When...")
78 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Adjusting White Balance The wavelengths of the light produced by various light sources (daylight, light bulb, etc.) can affect the color of a subject when it is recorded. White balance lets you make adjustments to compensate for different lighting types, so the colors of an image appear more natural. 1.In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2.Select the “REC” tab, select “White Balance”, and then press []. 3.Use [] and [] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. When...
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79 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 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. When this happens, use daylight, cloudy, or one of the other fixed white balance settings to specify the type of lighting available. •You can use the key customization...
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
3.Use [] and [] to
select “Manual”.
•This causes the object
you last used to adjust
manual white balance to
appear on the monitor
screen. If you want to use
the same settings you
configured during a
previous manual white
balance setting
operation, skip step 4
and perform step 5.
4.Point the camera at a white paper or similar
object under the lighting conditions for which
you want to set the white balance, and then
press the shutter button.
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
3.Use [] and [] to
select “Manual”.
•This causes the object
you last used to adjust
manual white balance to
appear on the monitor
screen. If you want to use
the same settings you
configured during a
previous manual white
balance setting
operation, skip step 4
and perform step 5.
4.Point the camera at a white paper or similar
object under the lighting conditions for which
you want to set the white balance, and then
press the shutter button.
•This starts the white balance...")
80 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3.Use [] and [] to select “Manual”. •This causes the object you last used to adjust manual white balance to appear on the monitor screen. If you want to use the same settings you configured during a previous manual white balance setting operation, skip step 4 and perform step 5. 4.Point the camera at a white paper or similar object under the lighting conditions for which you want to set the white balance, and then press the shutter button. •This starts the white balance...