Casio Exilim Zoom EX Z450 User Manual

							51Recording Movie Images and Audio
NOTE
• You can use [8] (DISP) during audio recording to toggle the monitor screen on 
and off.
• When monitor screen contents are turned off, selecting the “Voice Recording” 
scene will cause the monitor screen to turn off immediately (page 147).
About audio data
• Audio files can be played back on a computer with Windows Media Player or 
QuickTime.
– Audio Data: WAVE/IMA-ADPCM (WAV extension)
1.In the PLAY mode, use [4] and [6] to display 
the Voice Recording file you want to play.
` is displayed in place of an image for a Voice 
Recording file.
2.Press [SET] to start playback.
Voice Recording Playback Controls
To play back an audio recording
Fast forward/fast reverse[4] [6]
Play/pause[SET]
Jump to markerWhile playback is paused, press [4] or [6] to 
jump to the next marker and then press [SET] 
to resume playback.
Volume adjustmentPress [2] and then press [8] [2]
Monitor screen on/off[8] (DISP)
Playback end[MENU]
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							52Using BEST SHOT
Using BEST SHOT
BEST SHOT provides you with a collection of sample “scenes” that show a variety of 
different types of shooting conditions. When you need to change the setup of the 
camera, simply find the scene that matches what you are trying to achieve, and the 
camera sets up for it automatically. This helps to minimize the chance of ruined 
images due to poor exposure and shutter speed settings.
1.In the REC mode, press [BS].
This will display a menu of BEST 
SHOT scenes.
• The initial default selection is R 
(Auto).
2.Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to 
move the boundary to the scene 
you want to select.
• The scene menu has multiple 
pages. Use [8] and [2] to scroll 
between menu pages.
• You can access information about 
the currently selected scene. See page 53 for details.
• To return to normal snapshot recording, select Scene 1 R (Auto). Pressing 
[MENU] while the scene selection screen or scene information screen is 
displayed will cause the boundary to jump directly to R (Auto).
What is BEST SHOT?
Some Sample Scenes
Portrait Scenery Night Scene Night Scene Portrait
To shoot an image with BEST SHOT
Currently selected scene
(with boundary)
Scene number Scene name
[BS]
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3.Press [SET] to configure the camera with the settings for the currently 
selected scene.
This returns to the REC mode.
• The settings of the scene you selected remain in effect until you select a 
different scene.
• To select a different BEST SHOT scene, repeat the above procedure from 
step 1.
4.Press the shutter button (if you are shooting a snapshot) or [0] (if you 
are shooting a movie).
NOTE
• The BEST SHOT YouTube scene sets up the camera for recording movies that are 
optimized for uploading to YouTube. Movies recorded with the YouTube scene are 
stored in a special folder to make them easy to locate for uploading (page 136). 
Maximum recording time while the YouTube scene is selected is 10 minutes.
.Using Scene Information Screen
To find out more about a scene, select it with the boundary 
on the scene selection screen, and then slide the zoom 
controller in either direction.
• To return to the scene menu, slide the zoom controller 
again.
• To scroll between scenes, use [
4] and [6].
• To configure the camera with the settings for the currently 
selected scene, press [SET]. To return to the scene information screen for the 
currently selected BEST SHOT scene, press [BS].
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							54Using BEST SHOT
.BEST SHOT Precautions
• The following BEST SHOT scenes cannot be used while recording a movie:
Dynamic Photo, Multi-motion Image, ID Photo, Business cards and documents, 
White board, etc., Self-portrait (1 person), Self-portrait (2 people)
• The following BEST SHOT scenes cannot be used while shooting a snapshot:
Prerecord (Movie), For YouTube.
• The Voice Recording scene cannot be used while shooting a snapshot or recording 
a movie.
• Some scenes like Night Scene and Fireworks results in a slow shutter speed 
setting. Since a slow shutter speed increases the chance of digital noise in the 
image, the camera automatically performs a digital noise reduction process when 
either of these scenes is selected. This means that it will take a bit longer for the 
image to be saved which is indicated by the back lamp flashing green. Do not 
perform any key operation during that time. Also, it is a good idea to use a tripod to 
avoid image blur due to camera movement when shooting at slow shutter speeds.
• Your camera includes a sample scene that optimizes settings for auction site 
images. Depending on your camera model, the sample scene is named either “For 
eBay” or “Auction”. Images you record using the auction site sample scene are 
stored in a special folder so you can easily find them on your computer (page 136).
• High Sensitivity
– The high sensitivity setting is disabled whenever the camera’s flash fires.
– High sensitivity may not produce the desired results in very dark conditions.
– When shooting with slow shutter speeds, use a tripod to protect against blurring 
due to camera movement.
– Under certain lighting conditions, the camera will perform an automatic noise 
filtering operation to reduce digital noise in the image. This operation causes the 
camera to take longer than normal to save the image and be ready for the next 
shot.
• BEST SHOT scene images were not shot using this camera.
• Images shot using a BEST SHOT scene may not produce the results you expected 
due to shooting conditions and other factors.
• You can modify the camera settings that are made after you select a BEST SHOT 
scene. Note, however, that the BEST SHOT settings revert to their defaults when 
you select another BEST SHOT scene or turn off the camera.
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You can save up to 999 camera setups as user BEST SHOT scenes for instant recall 
whenever you need them.
1.On the BEST SHOT scene menu, select the scene named BEST SHOT 
(Register User Scene).
2.Use [4] and [6] to select the snapshot or movie whose setup you want 
to save.
3.Use [8] and [2] to select “Save”, and then press [SET].
Your BEST SHOT scene will be assigned the name “Recall User Scene”, along 
with a scene number.
NOTE
• BEST SHOT snapshot scenes can be used for snapshots only and movie scenes 
can be used for movies only.
• You can check the settings of the currently selected BEST SHOT scene by 
displaying the camera’s setting menus and looking at its settings.
• User snapshot scenes are assigned numbers in the sequence: SU1, SU2, and so 
on, while movies are assigned numbers in the sequence: MU1, MU2, and so on.
• The following are the settings that are saved for each user snapshot BEST SHOT 
scene.
Face Detection, Focus, EV Shift, White Balance, Flash, ISO, Metering, Lighting, 
Make-up Mode, Landscape Mode, Flash Intensity, Color Filter, Sharpness, 
Saturation, Contrast
• The following are the settings that are saved for each user movie BEST SHOT 
scene.
Focus, EV Shift, White Balance, Color Filter, Sharpness, Saturation, Contrast
• User BEST SHOT scenes are stored in built-in memory (page 136) in the SCENE 
folder (snapshots) or MSCENE folder (movies).
• Formatting the camera’s built-in memory (page 146) deletes all user BEST SHOT 
scenes.
• Use the following procedure when you want to delete a user BEST SHOT scene.
1Display the information screen (page 53) of the user BEST SHOT scene you 
want to delete.
2Press [2] ( ), select “Delete”, and then press [SET].
Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setups
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							56Using BEST SHOT
With AUTO BEST SHOT, the camera automatically selects the BEST SHOT scene 
that suits your subject and shooting conditions, and configures its settings 
accordingly. The following are the scenes selected automatically by AUTO BEST 
SHOT.
Portrait, Scenery, Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Macro, Sports, etc.
1.Press [BS] and then select the “AUTO BEST SHOT” scene.
2.Point the camera at the subject.
The camera will automatically select the BEST SHOT 
scene that suits your subject and shooting conditions, 
and configure its settings accordingly. If shooting 
conditions change, the camera may change to a 
different BEST SHOT scene automatically.
• The camera will display the scene selected on the 
monitor screen for a few seconds.
3.Press the shutter button to shoot the image.
• The AUTO BEST SHOT will remain activated, so the camera will select a 
BEST SHOT scene for the next shot after image recording is complete.
.To change to a different BEST SHOT scene
If you do not want to use the BEST SHOT scene that the camera selects 
automatically, press [SET], use [4] and [6] to select a different scene, and then 
press [SET] again.
IMPORTANT!
• Certain subjects and/or shooting conditions can make it impossible for the camera 
to select an appropriate scene.
• You can temporarily toggle automatic scene selection on or off by pressing the [4] 
or [6] button.
• Shooting with AUTO BEST SHOT can cause vibration and noise to occur due to 
lens operation. This does not indicate malfunction.
Shooting with AUTO BEST SHOT
AUTO BEST SHOT icon
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You can use this procedure to shoot a portrait and then print it out in the following 
standard ID photo sizes: 30x24mm, 40x30mm, 45x35mm, 50x40mm, 55x45mm.
1.Press [BS] and then select the “ID Photo” scene.
2.Press the shutter button to shoot a portrait of the person for whom you 
want to create an ID photo.
3.Adjust the position of the face in the image.
4.Press [SET].
This saves the image in memory.
• The resulting image is always saved as a 5M (2560x1920 pixels) size image, 
regardless of the camera’s image size setting.
Printing an ID Photo
The print operation outputs multiple copies of the same image on the same sheet in 
various standard ID photo sizes. Cut out the image(s) you need.
• Actual prints are slightly larger than the standard ID photo sizes to facilitate 
trimming.
• When printing an ID photo, be sure to select “4
x6” as the paper size (page 114).
• When printing an ID photo, be sure to set up your printer for “borderless print”. For 
full details, see the user documentation that comes with your printer.
Shooting ID Photographs
[8] [2] [4] [6] : Moves the portrait up, down, left, and right.
Zoom controller : Zooms the portrait in and out.
Head line
Oval boundary
Chin line
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1.Press [BS] and then select the “Business cards and documents” or 
“White board, etc.” scene.
2.Press the shutter button to shoot the image.
This image will appear on the monitor screen with a red 
boundary around the area that is selected for keystone 
correction. If there is a black boundary, it means that 
the camera detected more than one area that could be 
keystone corrected. Use [
4] and [6] to move the 
boundary to the area you want to keystone correct.
• The message “Cannot correct image!” will appear on the monitor screen if 
there are no areas that need to be keystone corrected, and the image will be 
saved to memory as it is.
3.Use [8] and [2] to select “Correct” and then press [SET].
This will correct the image and save the resulting (corrected) image.
Shooting Images of Business Cards and Documents
A process called “keystone 
correction” makes lines straight and 
natural, even if rectangular subjects 
are shot from an angle.
Before keystone 
correctionAfter keystone 
correction
BEST SHOT has two scenes.
Business cards and 
documentsWhite board, etc.
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							59Using BEST SHOT
NOTE
• When composing an image like the ones shown above, make sure that the entire 
outline of the object you are trying to shoot is enclosed within the monitor screen.
• Make sure the object is against a background that allows its outline to stand out.
• VGA size images are stored as VGA size images. All other size images are stored 
as 2M (1600
x1200 pixels) images.
• Digital zoom is disabled while shooting with the “White board, etc.” and “Business 
cards and documents” scenes. However, you can use optical zoom (page 42).
With this feature, you can shoot your own self-portrait simply by pointing the camera 
at your face.
BEST SHOT has two self-portrait scenes from which to choose.
1.Press [BS] and then select “Self-portrait (1 person)” or “Self-portrait 
(2 people)”.
2.Press the shutter button all the way down, and point 
the camera at yourself.
About three seconds after you press the shutter button, the 
camera will go into Auto Shutter standby and start face 
detection. The camera will go into Auto Shutter standby 
and detect the faces of any people in the image.
When the camera is able to detect the number of required 
individuals, it will release the shutter automatically when it determines there is no 
image blur.
• The camera will emit a shutter sound and the front lamp will flash twice when 
the shutter is released.
• To cancel Auto Shutter standby, press [SET].
Recording a Self-portrait
• Self-portrait (1 person) :  Shoots when the face of at least one person, including 
you, is detected.
• Self-portrait (2 people) :  Shoots when the faces of at least two people, including 
you, are detected.
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NOTE
• To shoot with the self-portrait feature in combination with a continuous shutter (CS) 
mode (page 37), turn off the Make-up Mode (page 44). Operation is the same as 
that when a continuous shutter (CS) mode is used in combination with Auto 
Shutter. See page 70 for more information.
IMPORTANT!
• If the camera remains in Auto Shutter standby without releasing the shutter, you 
can record an image by pressing the shutter button all the way down again.
• Shooting with the self-portrait feature may produce a blurred image when shooting 
in areas where lighting is dim, which results in a very slow shutter speed setting.
• The Auto Power Off (page 144) trigger time is fixed at five minutes while the 
camera is in Auto Shutter standby. Sleep (page 143) is disabled while Auto Shutter 
is being used.
Multi-motion Image can be used to isolate a moving subject 
within a series of multiple images and places them against 
a stationary background. Make sure that the camera is not 
moving or shaking when shooting with Multi-motion Image.
1.Press [BS] and then select the “Multi-motion 
Image” scene.
2.Press the shutter button to start shooting.
Continuous Shutter shooting will stop after some time, and the resulting 
composite image will appear on the monitor screen.
• Keep the camera still until all of the continuous shutter images are recorded.
• When using this feature, image size is fixed at 3M (2048
x1536 pixels).
Isolating Moving Subjects (Multi-motion Image)
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