Casio Qv 5700 Part 2 Users Guide
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Previewing the Last Image Recorded Recording a Single Image (1-Image) Normally, you need to enter the PLAY mode (page 109) to display an image on the camera’s monitor screen. The following procedure lets you view the image you just recorded without leaving the REC mode. With the 1-Image Mode, a single snapshot is recorded when you press the shutter release button. 1. Align the drive mode dial with (1-Image). 2. Align the power/function switch with Press PREVIEW to display the last image recorded. . 3. Press the shutter release button to record the image. • You can also use PREVIEW in the Movie Mode to view the last frame you recorded. IMPORTANT! • Pressing PREVIEW again returns to the REC mode screen. • In any of the following cases, the message “One moment please...” appears on the display after you record each image as it is saved to the memory card. — When you are recording TIFF (uncompressed) images (page 95) — When you are recording a movie or panorama (pages 91, 93) — When you are recording using certain Best Shot scene setups (page 76) — When the low battery indicator is on the display while you are using a CompactFlash card (page 33) — When the low battery indicator is on the display while you are using an IBM Microdrive (page 33). • Turning off the camera or switching to the PLAY mode causes the preview image memory to be cleared. This means nothing appears on the monitor screen if you press PREVIEW immediately after you turn the camera on or reenter the REC mode. 54 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Deleting the Last Image Recorded in the REC Mode Using the Flash The following describes the flash settings you can make to suit a variety of lighting needs. Normally, you need to enter the PLAY mode (page 109) to delete an image. The following procedure lets you delete the image you just recorded without leaving the REC mode. Selecting the Flash Mode Use the following procedure to select the flash mode. IMPORTANT! • Note that the image delete operation cannot be undone. Make sure you really do not need an image before you delete it. 1. Align the power/function switch with 2. Press to cycle through the available flash modes until the indicator for the one you want is on the monitor screen. 1. In the REC mode, press PREVIEW to display the last image you recorded. 2. Press AE-L . Flash mode 3. In response to the confirmation message that appears, select “Yes”. • Select “No” to cancel the delete operation without deleting anything. 4. Click the control button. • This deletes the image and returns to the REC mode screen. 55 . OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • Each press of cycles through the available flash mode indicators on the monitor screen. To do this: Have the flash fire automatically in accordance with subject brightness (Auto Flash). Flash Status Indicators You can find out the current flash unit status by checking the monitor screen indicator and the flash charge lamp while the shutter release button is pressed about half way down. Select this setting: No display Flash charge lamp (amber) Always fire the flash, regardless of subject brightness (Flash On). Flashing : Charging Lit : Ready Turn off the flash so it never fires, regardless of subject brightness (Flash Off). Monitor screen Fire a pre-flash followed by image recording with flash, reducing the chance of red-eye in the image (Redeye Reduction). With this setting, flash fires automatically in accordance with subject brightness. indicates flash will fire. ■ Flash charge lamp When you press the shutter release button half way, the flash icon appears on the monitor screen and the flash charge lamp indicates the status of the flash as shown above. IMPORTANT! • The flash always fires automatically in accordance with subject brightness when Full Auto is selected as the exposure mode (page 82). • When Best Shot is selected as the exposure mode (page 76), the flash mode setting is determined by the flash setting of the currently selected Best Shot scene. You can change the flash mode setting in this case, but the Best Shot scene flash mode setting is restored when you change to another Best Shot scene or turn camera power off and then back on again. ■ Monitor screen When you have Auto Flash or Red-Eye Reduction selected as the flash mode, the indicator appears on the display when you press the shutter release button about half way down to indicate that available light is insufficient and the flash will be fired. 56 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Adjusting the Flash Intensity Changing the Sync Speed Use the following procedure to adjust the intensity of the flash when it fires. You can use the following procedure to select a shutter speed when using the flash. 1. Align the power/function switch with 1. Align the power/function switch with . . 2. Press MENU. 2. Press MENU. 3. Select “Flash Intensity” and then rock the con- 3. Select “Sync Speed” and then rock the control trol button to the right. button to the right. 4. Select the setting you want, and then click the 4. Select the setting you want, and then click the control button to apply it. control button to apply it. To do this: Fire the flash with strong intensity Select this setting: Strong Fire the flash with normal intensity Fire the flash with weak intensity Normal Weak To do this: Shoot at a shutter speed of 1/125 second, which reduces blurring due to subject or hand movement. Use this setting when you want to record indoor images of children playing, etc. (Highspeed sync) 5. Press MENU to exit the setting procedure. Select this: Fast Shoot at a shutter speed of 1/60 second. Normal Shoot at a shutter speed of 1/30 second, which makes the background lighter but increases the chance of blurring due to hand movement. (Slow sync) Slow 5. Press MENU to exit the setting procedure. 57 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Selecting a Flash Sync Setting • In the Shutter Speed Priority AE Mode (S Mode) or Manual Exposure Mode (M Mode), the manually set shutter speed takes priority over the above setting. You can use the following procedure to change the timing of the flash. By using the flash sync setting, you can control blur produced by movement. ■ Front-curtain and Rear-curtain Sync Front-curtain sync causes the flash to fire immediately after the shutter opens. Because of this, the blur created by movement appears in front of the moving object (creating the impression that the object is moving backwards). Rear-curtain sync causes the flash to fire immediately before the shutter closes. In this case, the blur created by movement appears behind the moving object (creating the impression that the object is moving forward). Flash fires (Front-curtain sync) Flash fires (Rear-curtain sync) Shutter opens 58 Shutter closes OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. Align the power/function switch with Example 1 : To use front-curtain sync to record the image of cars running along a road at night . 2. Press MENU. The images of the cars are recorded first when the flash fires, followed by the headlights, so the blur of movement extends from the front of the cars. 3. Select “Flash Setting” and then rock the control button to the right. 4. Select the setting you want, and then click the control button to apply it. Example 2 : To use rear-curtain sync to record the image of cars running along a road at night The headlights are recorded first, followed by the images of the cars when the flash fires, so the blur of movement extends from the back of the cars. If you want to do this: Select this setting: Fire the flash immediately after the shutter opens Front-curtain Flashsync Fire the flash immediately before the shutter closes Rear-curtain Flashsync 5. Press MENU to exit the setting procedure. 59 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • Red-eye reduction may not work well when the camera is not pointed directly at the subject or when the subject is far from the camera. • White balance is fixed while the flash is being used, so sunlight, fluorescent lighting, or other sources of illumination in the immediate area may affect the coloring of the recorded image. Precautions when Using Flash • Make sure that you do not touch or block the flash or the exposure sensor with your fingers. Doing so can soil these components and interfere with correct flash operation. Flash Exposure sensor • Flash is best used for distances within the range of about 0.5 meters to 3 meters (1.6´ to 9.8´) (fully open aperture). Flash does not work well outside this range. • Depending on operating conditions (type of batteries being used, temperature, etc. ), it may take up to 40 seconds for the flash unit to charge. • Flash is disabled in the Continuous Mode, AEB Mode, and Movie Mode. Disabled flash is indicated by (Flash Off) on the monitor screen (pages 88, 89, 93). • The flash unit does not charge when battery power is too low to charge the flash. The (Flash Off) indicator appears in order to warn you that the flash will not fire correctly, which may affect exposure of the image. Replace batteries as soon as possible when this happens. 60 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Rotate the selector dial to select the focus Selecting the Focus Mode mode, and then release FOCUS. You can use the following procedure to select from among five different focus modes: Multi-area AF, Spot AF, Manual, Infinity, and Macro. 1. Align the power/function switch with MF . 2. Hold down FOCUS. FOCUS button 61 Multi-area AF page 62 Spot AF page 63 Manual Focus page 64 Infinity page 65 Macro page 65 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • The camera automatically selects and displays the focus frame that is best suited to the subject that is closest to the camera. Using Auto Focus (Multi-area Auto Focus) As its name suggests, the Auto Focus Mode adjusts focus automatically. When you press the shutter release about half way, the camera measures three distances and automatically focuses on the nearest subject. The following is the focusing range for Auto Focus. Focusing Range: 30 cm to ∞ (11.8˝ to ∞). Focus frame 1. Use the selector dial to select “ ” as the focus mode. • You can find out the status of the Multi-area Auto Focus operation by checking the color of the displayed focus frame and the status of the operation/card access lamp. If you see this: It means this: Focus frame: Green Operation/card access lamp: Green 2. Point the camera at the subject you want to The image is in focus. Focus frame: Red Operation/card access lamp: Red record, and then press the shutter release button about half way. The image is not in focus. 3. Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to record the image. 62 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. After selecting the focus frame you want, re- Using the Spot Auto Focus Mode lease FOCUS. With Spot Auto Focus, you can select one of nine focus frames to suit the object on which you want Auto Focus to be performed. • This makes the focus frame you selected the active focus frame. 1. Use the selector dial to select “ ” as the focus IMPORTANT! mode. • Note that you cannot change the focus frame position while a Best Shot Mode composition outline is on the display. • The focus frame position you specify with the above procedure is also used as the area for focus area expansion (page 67), and center-weighted and spot metering (page 68). • You can find out the status of the focus operation by checking the color of the focus frame and the status of the operation/card access lamp. See “Using Auto Focus (Multi-area Auto Focus)” on page 62 for more information. 2. Compose the image you want to record. 3. While holding down FOCUS to display all of the available focus frame positions, rock the control button left, right, up, or down to move the [+] mark to the focus frame location you want to use. • The currently selected focus frame is the one where the [+] mark is located. 63 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. While watching the image on the monitor Using the Manual Focus Mode screen, rock the control button up or down to focus. With Manual Focus, you make the required focus settings by hand. The following shows the relationship between the optical zoom factor and the focusing distance for the Manual Focus Mode. Optical Zoom Factor Focusing Distance 1X 3X 6cm to ∞ (2.4˝ to ∞) 20cm to ∞ (7.9˝ to ∞) If you want to do this: Do this: Move focus away from the subject Rock the control button up. Move focus towards the subject Rock the control button down. 3. Press the shutter release button to record the 1. Use the selector dial to select “MF” as the fo- image. cus mode. • As with Spot AF (page 63), you can change the position of the focus frame for manual focus. 64 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Infinity Mode Using the Macro Mode The Infinity Mode sets the focus near infinity. It is a good choice for scenery and other far-off subjects. Focus adjustment starts automatically whenever you press the shutter release button about half way down. The Macro Mode automatically sets the focus for close-up shooting. Focus adjustment starts automatically whenever you press the shutter release button about half way down. The following shows the relationship between the optical zoom factor and the focusing distance for the Macro Mode. 1. Use the selector dial to select “ ” as the focus Optical Zoom Factor Approximate Focusing Distance 1X 6cm to 50cm (2.4˝ to 19.7˝) mode. 2. Compose the image and record it. • See “Using the Spot Auto Focus Mode” on page 63 for information about how to focus and record an image. 2X 9cm to 50cm (3.5˝ to 19.7˝) 3X 20cm to 50cm (7.9˝ to 19.7˝) • The above approximate focusing distances indicate the distance from surface of the lens protector to the subject. • You can find out the status of the focus operation by checking the color of the focus frame and the status of the operation/card access lamp. See “Using Auto Focus (Multi-area Auto Focus)” on page 62 for more information. 1. Use the selector dial to select “ ” as the focus mode. 2. Compose the image and record it. • Focusing and image recording procedures are the same as that for Spot AF (page 63). • You can find out the status of the focus operation by checking the color of the focus frame and the status of the operation/card access lamp. See “Using Auto Focus (Multi-area Auto Focus)” on page 62 for more information. 65 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. While keeping the shutter release button de- Using Focus Lock pressed half way, move the camera and compose the image as you want. Normally, Auto Focus automatically focuses on whatever is inside the focus frame. Focus lock is a technique you can use in the Spot AF ( ), Infinity ( ), and Macro ( ) modes to lock the focus on a subject and then move the camera so the focus frame is pointed at another subject when you record. This keeps the original subject in focus, even though a different subject is within the focus frame. 1. While watching the image on the monitor screen, press the shutter release button about half way. 3. Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to record the image. • The focus frame turns green when the image is in focus. NOTE • Locking the focus also locks the exposure setting. Focus frame 66 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTES Expanding the Focus Area • Pressing the shutter release button half way while the expanded focus area is turned on in the Multi-area AF ( ), Spot AF ( ), Infinity ( ), or Macro ( ) mode, displays the enlarged focus area. • In the Manual Focus (MF) mode, the expanded focus area is always displayed if it is turned on. You can use the following procedure to expand the focus area used in all focus modes. 1. Align the power/function switch with . 2. Press MENU. Camera Shake Indicator 3. Select “Focus Expansion” and then rock the control button to the right. The (camera shake indicator) appears on the monitor screen when all of the following conditions exist. 4. Select the setting you want, and then click the • Monitor screen is turned on. • Flash is turned off. • Shutter speed is too slow. control button to apply it. If you want to do this: Select this setting: Expand the focus area On Leave the focus area at its normal (unexpanded) size Off IMPORTANT! • When the camera shake indicator ( ) appears, mount the camera a tripod to steady it or change exposure settings. 5. Press MENU to exit the setting procedure. 67 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Multi-pattern: Selecting the Metering Mode 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 lighting pattern, and makes exposure settings accordingly. This type of metering provides error-free exposure settings for a wide range of shooting conditions. Use the following procedure to specify multi-pattern metering, spot metering, or center-weighted metering as the metering mode. 1. Align the power/function switch with 2. Hold down . . Center-weighted: Center-weighted metering measures light concentrating on the center of the focus area. Use this metering method when you want to exert some control over exposure, without leaving settings totally up to the camera. button Spot: Spot metering takes readings at a very small area. Use this metering method when you want exposure to be set according to the brightness of a particular subject, without it being affected by surrounding conditions. • You can specify the position of the focus area used for center-weighted and spot metering. See page 63 for more information. 3. Rotate the selector dial to select the setting you want, and then release . 68 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use the selector dial to select the setting you Selecting White Balance want, and then release WB. Different types of light sources (sunlight, light bulbs, etc.) emit light at various wavelengths, which can affect the color of the recorded image. White balance lets you make adjustments to help ensure that the colors of a subject appear most natural under the type of lighting that is available. 1. Align the power/function switch with To do this: . 2. Hold down WB. WB button 69 Select this: Let the camera adjust white balance automatically (Auto) Shoot outdoors (Daylight) Shoot in shady conditions (Shade) Shoot under incandescent (light bulb) lighting (Tungsten) Shoot under fluorescent lighting (Fluorescent) Adjust white balance normally for a particular light source (Manual) OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Point the camera at a piece of white paper or Adjusting White Balance Manually other similar object so it completely fills the monitor screen, and then click the control button. Under some light sources, automatic white balance under the “Auto” setting can take a long time to complete. Also, the auto white balance range (color temperature range) is limited. Manual white balance helps to ensure that colors are recorded correctly for a particular light source. Note that you must perform manual white balance under the same conditions you will be shooting under. You must also have a white piece of paper or other similar object on hand in order to perform manual white balance. 1. Align the power/function switch with 4. Release WB to return to the REC mode screen. • Dark lighting or pointing the camera at a dark object can cause manual white balance to take a very long time to complete. . 2. While holding down WB, align the selector dial with “MWB” (Manual White Balance). • 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 manual white balance setting, release WB at this time. If you want to change the manual white balance setting, proceed with the next step 3. 70 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE Using AE Lock • AE lock is not canceled if you release AE-L holding the shutter release button half way. When using any exposure modes besides the M (Manual) Mode, pressing the shutter release button half way focuses the image and fixes exposure settings. With AE lock, you can fix exposure settings and then compose and focus the image, which comes in handy in the following situations. • When the subject you want to use for exposure settings is different from the subject on which you want to Auto Focus • When you are using a flash but want to record using the pre-flash exposure (flash sync) 1. Align the power/function switch with . 2. Point the camera at the subject whose exposure you want to use. 3. Hold down AE-L . • This fixes the exposure (shutter speed and aperture). • Releasing AE-L lock. cancels AE AE-L button 4. Press the shutter release button to record the image. 71 while OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Exposure Compensation Whenever the P Mode, A Mode, S Mode, or Best Shot Mode is selected as the exposure mode, you can adjust the exposure compensation value (EV value) within the range shown below in order to compensate for current lighting conditions. As a rule of thumb, you should use a positive value to compensate for a bright colored subject and a negative value for a dark colored subject. EV value • EV (no EV value displayed) represents optimal camera setting for best balance of highlight and shadow detail. • Rocking the control button to the right increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best for white and brightly colored subjects. EV Value Range: –2EV to +2EV Steps: 1/3EV 1. Select P Mode, A Mode, S Mode, or Best Shot Mode as the exposure mode. See pages 76, 82. 2. Rock the control button to the left or right to change the exposure compensation value (EV shift). • The current EV value is shown on the monitor screen and indicator display. 72 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • Rocking the control button to the left decreases the EV value. A lower EV value is best for black and dark colored subjects. IMPORTANT! • You may not be able to obtain satisfactory results even after performing exposure compensation when shooting under very dark or very bright conditions. • An EV value setting you make remains in effect until you change it. To cancel exposure compensation, use the control button to change the EV value to zero so the indicator disappears. • The camera uses the exposure compensation value in effect when the first image of a panorama is recorded for recording all of the other images of the panorama (page 91) . 3. After the EV value is the way you want, press the shutter release button to record the image. 73 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Using the Histogram • Exposure conditions indicated by the histogram may not be accurate when using the flash, when using multi-pattern metering, or under certain other conditions. • When using the Continuous Shutter Mode or AEB, the histogram appears for the first image only (pages 88, 89). • This histogram does not appear in the Movie Mode (page 93). Using DISP to display the histogram on the monitor screen makes it possible for you to check exposure conditions as you record images (page 24). The histogram is a graph of pixel brightness levels in terms of the number of pixels. The vertical axis represents the number of pixels, while the horizontal axis represents brightness. The information on the histogram can be used when recording, correcting or editing an image to determine whether image details include enough shadows (left side), midtones (center), or highlights (right side). If the histogram appears too lopsided in either direction, you should use exposure compensation (page 72) to adjust the EV value before recording the image. 74 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 6. Push the zoom contoller upwards towards Using Digital Zoom (telephoto) You can use digital zoom to enlarge the center portion of the screen. Note that digital zoom becomes available only after optical zoom reaches its maximum setting. The following shows the range that is available with digital zoom. Zoom Factor Range: 3x to 9.6x (combination with optical zoom) 1. Align the power/function switch with to zoom in. • The current zoom setting is indicated on the monitor screen by a zoom bar. The current zoom setting marker appears within the optical zoom bar when you are using optical zoom only, and within the digital zoom bar when you are using optical and digital zoom in combination. • When the zoom setting marker reaches the top of the optical zoom bar (maximum optical zoom), it stops. Release zoom controller and then push it upwards towards (telephoto) again to move the zoom setting marker into the digital zoom bar. . 2. Press MENU. 3. Select “Digital Zoom” and then rock the control button to the right. Digital zoom bar 4. Select “On” to enable digital zoom, and then click the control button. • Selecting “Off” disable digital zoom. Optical zoom bar 5. Press MENU to exit the setting procedure. Current zoom Setting marker 7. Press the shutter release button to record the image. 75 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. Align the power/function switch with Instant Setup Using the Best Shot Mode 2. Align the exposure mode dial with The camera has five built-in Best Shot Mode scenes that you can use for automatic set up the camera with the configuration required to record the selected scene. . (Best Shot). 3. Rock the control button to the left or right, or rotate the selector dial to select the scene you want to use. 4. Press the shutter release button or click the control button to select the currently displayed scene. 5. Press the shutter release button to record the image. 76 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTES Copying a Scene from the CD-ROM Best Shot Library • Best Shot Mode scenes are not images recorded using this camera. They are intended for reference purposes only. • The actual conditions that are present when you record your image may make it impossible to correctly obtain all of the effects of the Best Shot scene you select. • After setting up the camera by selecting a Best Shot scene, you can change the settings if you want. However, changing to another Best Shot scene or turning the camera power off and then back on again restores the Best Shot scene settings. • Selecting Best Shot Mode in the Movie Mode enters the Full Auto Movie Mode (page 93). Selecting Best Shot Mode in the Panorama Mode enters the Full Auto Panorama Mode (page 91). The CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera has 100 Best Shot scene files that you can copy to a memory card and use in the camera’s Best Shot Mode. • See the catalog of Best Shot library scenes on the CDROM (page 78) for information about the types of scenes that are available. 1. Set up to access the memory card contents from your computer. You can use either of the following two methods to setup for memory card access. 쐌 Connect the camera to the USB port of your computer (page 147) 쐌 Read the images directly from the memory card (page 149) • Best Shot scene files are stored in a memory card folder named “Scene”, so make sure that there is a folder named “Scene” on the memory card. • To create a “Scene” folder on a new memory card, load the card into the camera, and then select or with the power/function switch. 77 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. Place the bundled CD-ROM into your 4. If you are running a Macintosh, perform the fol- computer’s CD-ROM drive. lowing steps. • If you are running Windows, this causes a CD-ROM menu to start up automatically. (1) Open “CASIO” “BestShot Library” “QV5700”, and then double-click the file named “index_english.htm”. 3. If you are running Windows, perform the following steps. • This starts up your Web browser and displays a catalog of Best Shot library scenes. (1) Click the “BESTSHOT” button on the left side of the CD-ROM menu, select “View list”, and then click OK. (2) Double-click the “English” folder, which is located inside of the “QV5700” folder. • This opens the folder that contains the Best Shot Library files. • This starts up your Web browser and displays a catalog of Best Shot library scenes. (3) Double click “untitled” (2) Select “Open Folder” on the right side of the CDROM menu and then click OK. “Scene”. • This opens the “Scene” folder that is on the memory card loaded in the camera. • This opens the folder that contains the Best Shot Library files. (4) Copy the Best Shot scene file you want to save to the memory card’s “Scene” folder. (3) Select “Open camera” on the right side of the CDROM menu and then click OK. • Best Shot scene files are registered in file name sequence. • This opens the “Scene” folder that is on the memory card loaded in the camera. (4) Copy the Best Shot scene file you want to save to the memory card’s “Scene” folder. • Best Shot scene files are registered in file name sequence. 78 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 5. Load the memory card into the camera. ■ Composition Outline With certain Best Shot Mode images, a composition outline appears on the monitor screen to aid you when composing your image. The focus frame is also adjusted on the monitor screen, so it is in the appropriate location to suit the composition outline. 6. Specify either “Built-in + CF” or “CF” as the location of the Best Shot scenes on page 81. 7. Use the same procedure as that on page 76 to select a copied Best Shot scene and use it to record an image. IMPORTANT! Focus frame Composition outline Example: Face and Chest • When viewing Best Shot scenes on the camera, the camera’s built-in scenes appear first, followed by scenes copied from the CD-ROM, and then Best Shot scenes registered by you. • Formatting a memory card deletes all Best Shot scene files stored on it. After formatting the card, you have to re-copy the Best Shot scene files you want to the memory card (page 39). IMPORTANT! • Focus area expansion is disabled while a composition outline for a Best Shot portrait (one person or more) scene is on the monitor screen (page 67). NOTE • To delete a Best Shot scene copied to a memory card from the CD-ROM, simply delete the scene file from the memory card’s “Scene” folder (page 151). 79 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 5. Click the control button. Registering Your Own Best Shot Scenes • This completes scene registration. You can register the settings of any image recorded with a CASIO QV-5700 camera as a “user setup” for the Best Shot Mode. After you register a user Best Shot scene, you can recall it and use its setup just as you do with other Best Shot scenes. IMPORTANT! • You must have either “Built-in + CF” or “CF” specified as the Best Shot scene location in order to record an image using a user Best Shot scene (page 81). 1. Align the power/function switch with 2. Align the exposure mode dial with 6. Click the control button. . • This returns to the normal REC mode. Now you can use the procedure on page 76 to select the user Best Shot scene you registered and use it for recording another image. (Best Shot). 3. Press . 4. Rock the control button to the left or right, or rotate the selector dial to display the scene you want to import. 80 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTES Specifying the Location of Best Shot Mode Scenes • Registering a user Best Shot scene stores the following settings: focus mode, EV shift, filter, metering mode, white balance, color enhancement, flash intensity, sharpness, saturation, contrast, ISO sensitivity, flash mode, flash setting, sync speed, digital zoom. • You can use only images recorded with the CASIO QV-5700 to register a user setup. • You can register up to 250 Best Shot scenes, including those copied from the bundled CD-ROM. • You can check the settings of a particular Best Shot scene by using the menu to view the applicable setting screens. • User Best Shot scenes are automatically assigned file names using the format: U5700nnn.jpe. “nnn” represents a sequential number in the range of 001 to 999. • To delete a user Best Shot scene, simply delete the scene file from the memory card’s “Scene” folder (page 151). Use the following procedure to specify the location you want to use when selecting scenes in the Best Shot Mode. 1. Align the power/function switch with . 2. Press MENU. 3. Select “Bestshot Setting” and then rock the control button to the right. 4. Select the setting you want, and then click the control button to apply it. To have this appear when you scroll through scenes: Select this: Built-in scenes and memory card scenes Built-in+CF Built-in scenes only Memory card scenes only Built-in CF 5. Press MENU to exit the setting procedure. 81 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTES Specifying the Exposure Mode • See page 77 for information about copying Best Shot scenes to a memory card. • If there are no Best Shot scene files or user Best Shot scenes on the memory card, you will be able to select from among the built-in scenes only, even when the “Built-in+CF” or “CF” option is selected. You can use the exposure mode dial to select from among the exposure modes listed below. The exposure mode determines the aperture and shutter speed used when you record images. Mode P Mode A Mode S Mode M Mode : Full Auto : Program AE : Aperture priority AE : Shutter speed priority AE : Manual Exposure Full Auto In the (Full Auto) Mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed, aperture, flash intensity, and other settings in accordance with the brightness of the image and other shooting conditions. 1. Align the exposure mode dial with (Full Auto). 2. Align the power/function switch with . 3. Press the shutter release button to record the image. 82 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ Program AE vs Full Auto With both Program AE and Full Auto, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture settings. The table below shows which other settings can be made for each mode. NOTE • Recording images in the Full Auto Mode causes a number of camera settings to be made automatically in accordance with shooting conditions. See “Full Auto Mode Settings” on page 163 for more information. Program AE In the P (Program AE) Mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture in accordance with the brightness of the image and other shooting conditions. 1. Align the exposure mode dial with P (Program). 2. Align the power/function switch with . 3. Make other settings if you want (page 94). 4. Press the shutter release button to record the image. Setting Program AE Mode Full Auto Mode Flash mode (on, off, red eye reduction) selection with Yes No Exposure compensation setting with the control button Yes No Metering mode with Yes No White balance setting with WB Yes No Focus mode setting with FOCUS Yes No AE lock setting with AE-L Yes No Menu screen switching with MENU Yes No 4 patterns 2 patterns Monitor screen switching with DISP 83 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. Align the exposure mode dial with A (Aperture Aperture Priority AE Priority). The A Mode (aperture priority AE) is the opposite of the S Mode. It lets you specify an aperture setting and the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed accordingly. A larger aperture decreases depth of field, which is the zone of sharp focus in a scene. Conversely, a smaller aperture increases depth of field. Large Aperture 2. Align the power/function switch with . 3. Rotate the selector dial to select the aperture value you want. Small Aperture Aperture • Note that a smaller number indicates a larger aperture, and a larger number indicates a smaller aperture. 4. Press the shutter release button to record the image. ■ Aperture Settings Aperture Brightness Focus Larger Smaller F2.0 • F2.3 • F2.8 • F4.0 • F5.6 • F8.0 Brighter Darker Shallower Deeper IMPORTANT! • It is often difficult to obtain proper brightness when shooting a subject that is very dark or very light. In such a case, try different aperture settings to find the one that produces the best results. 84 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. Align the exposure mode dial with S (Shutter Shutter Speed Priority AE Speed Priority). The S Mode (shutter speed priority AE) lets you specify a shutter speed setting and the camera automatically adjusts aperture accordingly. Slow (1/30) 2. Align the power/function switch with . 3. Rotate the selector dial to select the shutter Fast (1/1000) speed you want. Shutter speed ■ Shutter Speed Settings Shutter Speed Brightness Movement Slow Fast BULB, 60 seconds to 1/1000 second Brighter Darker Blur Stop 4. Press the shutter release button to record the image. 85 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • A shutter speed slower than 1/8 second can cause the brightness of the image on the monitor screen to be different from the brightness of the image that is recorded. • Note that the shutter speed used when actually recording an image is slightly off from the shutter speed value you specify. IMPORTANT! • It is often difficult to obtain proper brightness when shooting a subject that is very dark or very light. In such a case, try different shutter speed settings to find the one that produces the best results. • When shutter speed is set to “BULB”, exposure continues as long as you depress the shutter button. Because of this, use of the optional remote shutter release is recommended whenever using the “BULB” setting (page 103). • The slowest shutter speed when “BULB” is selected is 60 seconds. • Note that using a slower shutter speed increases the chance of static being present in your image, and the amount of static visible in an image is inversely proportional to the shutter speed. • At shutter speeds of one second or slower, the camera automatically performs internal data processing intended to limit image static, so the image record operation takes longer at slow shutter speeds. At shutter speeds of one second or greater, doubling the shutter speed setting tells you about how long it takes for an image to be recorded. For example, image recording with a shutter speed of one second takes about two seconds. 86 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Press the shutter release button to record the Manual Exposure image. The M Mode (Manual Exposure) lets you make the shutter speed and aperture settings you want. IMPORTANT! • The shutter speed settings you can make are the same as those for shutter speed priority AE (page 85). • The aperture settings you can make are the same as those for aperture priority AE (page 84). • Shutter speed and aperture values appear on the monitor screen in amber if the image is overexposed or underexposed. • It is often difficult to obtain proper brightness when shooting a subject that is very dark or very light. In such a case, try different shutter speed settings to find the one that produces the best results. • When shutter speed is set to “BULB”, exposure continues as long as you depress the shutter button. Because of this, use of the optional remote shutter release is recommended whenever using the “BULB” setting (page 103). • The slowest shutter speed when “BULB” is selected is 60 seconds. • Note that using a slower shutter speed increases the chance of static being present in your image, and the amount of static visible in an image is inversely proportional to the shutter speed. 1. Align the exposure mode dial with M (Manual). 2. Align the power/function switch with . 3. Rock the control button to the left or right to specify the shutter speed, and rotate the selector dial to select the aperture you want. Aperture Shutter Speed 87 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • At shutter speeds of one second or slower, the camera automatically performs internal data processing intended to limit image static, so the image record operation takes longer at slow shutter speeds. At shutter speeds of one second or greater, doubling the shutter speed setting tells you about how long it takes for an image to be recorded. For example, image recording with a shutter speed of one second takes about two seconds. • A shutter speed slower than 1/8 second can cause the brightness of the image on the monitor screen to be different from the brightness of the image that is recorded. Using the Continuous Shutter Mode Holding down the shutter release button continuously records images. 1. Align the drive mode dial with (Continuous Recording). 2. Align the power/function switch with . 3. Press the shutter release button to record the image. • Continuous shutter recording is not possible in the following cases. — When the shutter speed setting is 1 second or slower — When “BULB” is selected for the shutter speed (page 85) — When the battery capacity indicator shows (page 33) — When the camera is set up using a Best Shot Mode soft focus scene — When recording TIFF (uncompressed) format images (page 95) 88 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • Note that the flash does not fire during continuous shutter recording. Using the AEB (Automatic Exposure Bracketing) Mode • You cannot use the self-timer in combination with the Continuous Shutter Mode. The AEB Mode automatically records three or five images when you press the shutter button. You can select from among four different exposure value bracketing steps: ±1/3EV, ±1/2EV, ±2/3EV, ±1EV. To configure AEB Mode settings 1. Align the power/function switch with 2. Press MENU. 89 . OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Select “AEB Setting” and then rock the control IMPORTANT! button to the right. • Specifying three exposures causes images to be recorded in the following sequence: Optimum Exposure Shift Exposure. Minus Shift Exposure Plus • Specifying five exposures causes images to be recorded in the following sequence: Minus Shift x 1 Exposure Optimum Exposure Plus Shift x 1 Exposure Minus Shift x 2 Exposure Plus Shift x 2 Exposure. 4. Select “EV Shift” or “Number of Exposures” To record an image using AEB and then rock the control button to the right. 1. Align the drive mode dial with AEB (Auto Expo- 5. Make the setting you want, and click the con- sure Bracketing). trol button. • EV Shift : 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1. 2. Align the power/function switch with • Number of Exposures : 3 or 5. . • This causes the “AEB” indicator to appear on the monitor screen. 6. Press MENU to exit the setting procedure. 90 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Compose the image and then press the shutter Creating a Panorama release button to record it. The Panorama Mode lets you digitally stitch together multiple images to create a sweeping panorama. • Keep the shutter release button depressed to record the specified number of images. • Releasing the shutter release button before all the images are recorded stops recording at that point. IMPORTANT! • You cannot use AEB in the following cases. — When the shutter speed setting is 1 second or slower — When “BULB” is selected for the shutter speed (page 85) — When the battery capacity indicator shows (page 33) — When the camera is set up using a Best Shot Mode soft focus scene — When recording TIFF (uncompressed) format images (page 95) • Note that the flash does not fire while you are using AEB. • You cannot use the self-timer in combination with the AEB Mode. • The length of the interval between shots depends on the “Image Size” and “Quality” settings. Certain settings can cause the camera to require a very long interval or variable interval lengths between shots. 1. Align the drive mode dial with (Panorama). 2. Align the power/function switch with 91 . OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Press the shutter release button to record the NOTE first image. • The camera uses the same exposure and white balance settings in effect when the first image of the panorama is recorded for recording all of the other images of the panorama. • The right edge of the first image remains on the left side of the monitor screen to help you compose the second image of the panorama. Right edge of previous image 4. Shoot the other images that will make up the panorama, each time using the right edge of the previous image to compose the next image correctly. 5. After recording the images you want, press MENU. • You can group up to 10 images into a panorama. 92 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. Align the drive mode dial with Recording a Movie (Movie). 2. Align the power/function switch with You can record movies that are approximately 30 seconds long. . 3. Point the camera at the subject and then press the shutter release button about half way down. 4. Press the shutter release button all the way down to start recording. • Recording continues for 30 seconds. ■ File Format: AVI AVI format is the Motion JPEG format standard advocated by the Open DML Consortium. Note, however, that this camera does not record audio. • To record a movie that is shorter than 30 seconds, press the shutter release button again when you want to stop recording. ■ Size: 320 x 240 pixels IMPORTANT! • Flash is disabled during movie recording. • You cannot change the focus mode while in the Movie Mode (page 61). • Digital zoom is disabled in the Movie Mode (page 75). • To view an AVI file on a computer running Windows 2000 or 98, install QuickTime from the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera. • Windows Me users can play back AVI files using MediaPlayer. ■ Movie File Size File Size : Approximately 300KB/second ■ Maximum Movie Length 30 seconds 93 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Image Size and Quality REC Mode Camera Settings You can specify the image quality and image size to suit the type of image you are recording. The following are the settings you can make in the REC mode when recording an image. • • • • • • • • • • Image size and quality ISO sensitivity Color enhancement Color filter Saturation Contrast Sharpness Screen grid on/off Time and date stamping Setup memory 1. Align the power/function switch with . 2. Press MENU. 3. Select “Size”or “Quality” and then rock the control button to the right. 4. Select the size or quality setting you want, and then click the control button to apply it. 5. Press MENU to exit the setting procedure. 94 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ Size/Quality Setting and Image Capacity Image size (pixels) 2560 X 1920 2544 X 1696 (3:2) 1600 X 1200 1280 X 960 640 X 480 Quality FINE NORMAL ECONOMY TIFF FINE NORMAL ECONOMY TIFF FINE NORMAL ECONOMY TIFF FINE NORMAL ECONOMY TIFF FINE NORMAL ECONOMY TIFF File size 2.3MB 1.8MB 1.3MB 14.4MB 2.0MB 1.6MB 1.1MB 12.64MB 1.02MB 0.68MB 0.34MB 5.625MB 0.65MB 0.43MB 0.22MB 3.6MB 0.16MB 0.11MB 0.06MB 0.9MB IMPORTANT! • The values in the table are all approximate, and are affected by the types of images you record and other factors. • To determine the number of images that can be stored on a memory card of a different capacity, multiply the capacities in the table by the appropriate value. • The maximum number of stored images that can be indicated on the camera’s display is 999. Depending on the memory card capacity, more images can be stored, but only up to 999 are indicated on the display. • The number of images that can be recorded may differ from the values shown above when you use Card Browser (page 154). • It takes longer to store a TIFF (uncompressed) image than a JPEG (compressed) image. • When you record a TIFF image, a JPEG format ECONOMY version of the same image is also stored. The ECONOMY version is the one that appears on the camera’s monitor screen when you display the image in the PLAY mode. • You cannot transfer a TIFF image to a computer using the bundled Photo Loader application (page 147). Number of images 64MB 16MB 1GB memory memory Microdrive card card 6 images 24 images 410 images 7 images 30 images 513 images 10 images 40 images 684 images – 3 images 65 images 6 images 27 images 466 images 8 images 33 images 570 images 12 images 50 images 855 images 1 image 4 images 75 images 12 images 50 images 855 images 18 images 75 images 1266 images 35 images 144 images 2445 images 2 images 10 images 173 images 19 images 77 images 1314 images 28 images 113 images 1911 images 53 images 214 images 3625 images 3 images 15 images 270 images 73 images 296 images 5006 images 103 images 415 images 7009 images 154 images 622 images 9999 images*1 15 images 62 images 1049 images *1 Maximum value displayed by the camera. Actual image capacity is greater than this value. 95 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Sensitivity Enhancing Certain Colors Use the following procedure to select the sensitivity setting that suits the type of image you are recording. Use the following procedure when you want to enhance a particular color in your recorded image. 1. Align the power/function switch with 1. Align the power/function switch with . . 2. Press MENU. 2. Press MENU. 3. Select “Sensitivity” and then rock the control 3. Select “Enhancement” and then rock the con- button to the right. trol button to the right. 4. Select the setting you want, and then click the 4. Select the setting you want, and then click the control button to apply it. Auto 0 +1 +2 +3 +4 : : : : : : control button to apply it. Automatic sensitivity selection Conforms with ISO50 Conforms with ISO100 Conforms with ISO200 Conforms with ISO400 Conforms with ISO800 To do this: Turn off color enhancement Enhance reds Enhance greens Enhance blues Enhance flesh tones Select this: Off Red Green Blue Flesh Tones 5. Press MENU to exit the setting procedure. 5. Press MENU to exit the setting procedure. IMPORTANT! • Increasing sensitivity can cause static to appear inside an image. Select the sensitivity setting that suits your shooting needs. 96 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTES Using the Filter Function • Enhancing a color produces the same effect as attaching a color enhancer lens filter to the lens. • If color enhancement and the filter function (this page) are both turned on at the same time, the filter function is given priority (color enhancement is not performed). The camera’s filter function lets you alter the tint of an image when you record it. 1. Align the power/function switch with . 2. Press MENU. 3. Select “Filter” and then rock the control button to the right. 4. Select the setting you want, and then click the control button to apply it. • Available filter settings are: Off, B/W, Sepia, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Pink, Purple 5. Press MENU to exit the setting procedure. NOTES • Using the camera’s filter feature produces the same effect as attaching a color filter to the lens. • If color enhancement (page 96) and the filter function are both turned on at the same time, the filter function is given priority (color enhancement is not performed). 97 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Color Saturation Specifying Contrast Use the following procedure to control the intensity of the image you are recording. Use this procedure to adjust the relative difference between the light areas and dark areas of the image you are recording. 1. Align the power/function switch with . 1. Align the power/function switch with 2. Press MENU. . 2. Press MENU. 3. Select “Saturation” and then rock the control 3. Select “Contrast” and then rock the control button to the right. button to the right. 4. Select the setting you want, and then click the 4. Select the setting you want, and then click the control button to apply it. control button to apply it. To get this: Maximum color saturation (intensity) Select this: +2 To get this: Select this: High color saturation (intensity) Normal color saturation (intensity) +1 0 Maximum contrast Relatively high contrast +2 +1 Low color saturation (intensity) Minimum color saturation (intensity) –1 –2 Normal contrast Relatively low contrast 0 –1 Minimum contrast –2 5. Press MENU to exit the setting procedure. 5. Press MENU to exit the setting procedure. 98 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Outline Sharpness Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off Use the following procedure to control the sharpness of image outlines. You can display gridlines on the monitor screen to help you compose images and ensure that the camera is straight when recording. 1. Align the power/function switch with . 2. Press MENU. 3. Select “Sharpness” and then rock the control button to the right. 4. Select the setting you want, and then click the control button to apply it. To get this: Maximum sharpness 1. Align the power/function switch with Select this: +2 Relatively high sharpness Normal sharpness +1 0 Relatively low sharpness Minimum sharpness –1 –2 . 2. Press MENU. 3. Select “Grid” and then rock the control button to the right. 5. Press MENU to exit the setting procedure. 99 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Select the setting you want, and then click the Inserting a Time Stamp into an Image control button to apply it. To do this: Turn the grid off Turn the grid on When it is turned on, the time stamp function digitally stamps the recording date and time in the lower right corner of each image as it is recorded. Note that once an image is stamped, the date and time cannot be deleted. Select this: Off On 5. Press MENU to exit the setting procedure. 1. Align the power/function switch with . 2. Press MENU. 3. Select “Time Stamp” and then rock the control button to the right. 100 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Select the setting you want, and then click the Specifying Power On Default Settings control button to apply it. Configuring the camera’s “mode memory” controls power on default settings. Turning a mode memory item on specifies that the current setting of the item when the camera is turned off should be restored when the camera is turned back on again. Turning a mode memory item off specifies that its factory default setting should be used whenever the camera is turned on. Example: Date: October 23, 2002 Time: 1:25pm Off : No time stamping 2002/10/23 : Year/Month/Day 23 1:25pm : Day Hour:Minutes 1. Align the power/function switch with 2002/10/23 1:25pm : Year/Month/Day Hour:Minutes . 2. Press MENU. 5. Press MENU to exit the setting procedure. 3. Select “Mode Memory” and then rock the control button to the right. 4. Select the item you want to change, and then rock the control button to the right. 5. Select the setting you want, and then click the control button to apply it. 101 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS To do this when the camera is turned on: Resetting the Camera Select this: Restore the item’s last setting when power was turned off On Restore the item’s factory default setting Off Use the following procedure to reset all of the camera’s settings to their initial defaults as shown under “Camera Menus” on page 159. 1. Align the power/function switch with 6. Press MENU to exit the setting procedure. or . 2. Press MENU. 3. Select “Reset” and then rock the control but- ● Mode Memory Items and Settings Item Flash White Balance Metering Focus Sensitivity Digital Zoom EV Shift ton to the right. Memory Mode Status On Off (Initial Default) 4. In response to the confirmation message that Auto Auto Setting at power off. appears, rock the control button up or down to select “Yes” to reset or “No” to exit and click the control button. Multi Spot 0 On None ● Resetting Mode Memory In step 4 of the above procedure, select “Reset” “Yes” and then click the control button. This returns the mode memory settings to their initial defaults. 102 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. Align the power/function switch with Using the Remote Shutter Release . 3. Press MENU. You can use an optionally available remote shutter release (WR-3C) to release the shutter without touching the camera. By mounting the camera on a tripod and using the remote shutter release, you can eliminate the chance of blurred images due to accidental hand movement. For full details, see the instructions that come with the remote shutter release. 4. Select “Release Setting” and then rock the control button to the right. 5. Select “On” and then click the control button. • Selecting “Off” disables the remote shutter release. Supported Remote Shutter Release: WR-3C (option) Cable Length: Approximately 1 meter (3.3˝) 6. Press MENU to exit the setting procedure. 1. Turn off the camera and connect the remote 7. Now you can use the remote shutter release to shutter release to the camera’s DIGITAL port (shutter release terminal). record an image. NOTE • The remote shutter release can perform the following camera operations: shutter release button half and full press, zoom controller operation, control button left or right rock. Remote shutter release DIGITAL 103 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Attaching an External Flash Unit Using an External Flash Use of a commercially available flash unit makes it possible to obtain a higher level of brightness (guide number) than you get when using the built-in flash alone. An external flash also makes it possible to extend the effective range of flash photography. IMPORTANT! • Always make sure that the external flash unit is turned off before attaching it to or detaching it from the camera. Leaving the flash unit on can cause it to fire unexpectedly. • The guide number of the internal flash is 6.5 (ISO 100/m). 1. Attach the flash unit’s sync cable to the camera’s external flash sync terminal. External Flash Unit Requirements Any external flash unit you use with this camera must satisfy the following requirements. External flash unit • Variable flash intensity (AUTO) • Flash Duration: Less than 1/1000 sec. • Coverage Angle: Coverage of 33mm (13.0˝) equivalent 35mm (13.8˝) focal length lens (without wide conversion lens) External flash sync terminal IMPORTANT! • Some flash performance may be lost when using a ring flash or other type of unit with a long flash time. • The aperture values and ISO sensitivity available with some flash units may not match the values supported by your camera. In such a case, make adjustments in the aperture setting of the external flash and the camera until proper brightness is achieved. Sync cable 104 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • When attaching an external flash unit to the camera, you should also purchase and install a gripped bracket that can be secured to the camera’s tripod hole. IMPORTANT! • The external flash connected to the external flash sync terminal always fires. To record an image without using external flash, disconnect the sync cable from the terminal or turn off external flash unit power. • To adjust the intensity of an external flash, use the controls of the external flash unit. Changing the flash intensity setting of the camera does not affect a connected external flash unit. If the exposure of a recorded image on the monitor screen is not what you want, adjust the external flash unit’s aperture and ISO sensitivity settings, or adjust the camera’s aperture setting, and then try recording again. • Close-up recording with an external flash unit may produce over-exposed images. If this happens, adjust the external flash unit’s aperture and ISO sensitivity settings, or adjust the camera’s aperture setting, and then try recording again. • Note that the camera’s built in flash fires whenever its Flash Mode setting is something other than (Off). • The aperture (F) value indicated by the camera is the value when optical zoom is at its widest (1X). Setting optical zoom for telephoto causes the lens to become somewhat darker. When using optical zoom, adjust the external flash unit’s aperture and ISO sensitivity settings, or adjust the camera’s aperture setting. • When using a zoom flash, a coverage angle for a focal distance of 33mm (1.3˝) or less for the flash unit is recommended. 2. Turn on camera power and make the required camera settings. • Exposure Mode: M (Manual Exposure) • Shutter Speed: Around 1/60 (Actual setting should be in accordance with aperture setting.) • For maximum brightness of areas that are not reached by flash illumination, use the camera’s maximum aperture opening (F2.0). • White Balance: Sunlight • Flash Mode: (Off) 3. Turn on the external flash unit, and set it up for the camera’s aperture (F) value (page 84) and sensitivity (ISO 100 equivalent) value. • Depending on shooting conditions, proper exposure may not be obtained even if you properly set the auto aperture (F) value and ISO sensitivity of the flash unit to match those of the camera. If this happens, adjust the auto aperture (F) value, ISO sensitivity, or other settings of the flash unit. Also try adjusting the aperture of the camera. 105 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • Canon Inc. Tele-Converter TC-DC58 Attaching a Conversion Lens, Close-up Lens, or Filter Focal Distance: Digital camera focal distance x 1.5 Threads in the camera’s lens allow connection of an optionally available Conversion Lens Adaptor (LU-35A). After installing the adaptor, you can attach one of the recommended converter lenses, the recommended close-up lens, or an optionally available filter. Tele-Converter (TC-DC58) Conversion Lens Adaptor (LU-35A) Installing a Conversion Lens or Close-up Lens Installing a conversion lens lengthens the focal distance for improved telephoto capabilities or shortens the focal distance for wider angle shots. Installing the close-up lens provides macro imaging. • Canon Inc. Wide Converter WC-DC58 Focal Distance: Digital camera focal distance x 0.8 IMPORTANT! • The following Canon Inc. converter and close-up lenses are recommended for use with this camera. • These lenses may not be available in some geographic areas. Wide Converter (WC-DC58) Conversion Lens Adaptor (LU-35A) 106 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • Canon Inc. 58mm (2.3˝) Close-up Lens 250D • Be sure to use the monitor screen to compose images while a conversion lens or close-up lens is installed on the camera. Do not use the viewfinder, because its image is not changed by the lens you are using. Also, a conversion lens or close-up lens can cause shadows in the viewfinder. • Using the camera’s built-in flash while a conversion lens or close-up lens is attached can cause shadows around the periphery of images. • Setting the camera to wide-angle while the tele-converter lens is installed causes shadows around the periphery of the image due to light being blocked by the frame of the attached lens. Because of this, you should always set the camera to telephoto whenever you are using the tele-converter lens. • The effects of camera movement are always magnified while the tele-converter lens is being used. Whenever you are using a conversion lens, install the cushion that comes with it and mount the camera on a tripod so it is secure. • Due to certain characteristics of the wide converter lens, you may notice some slight distortion in images you record with it. • You should keep the camera’s zoom setting at maximum wide-angle whenever you are using the wide converter lens. • When using the close-up lens, make sure to set the camera’s focus mode to (Macro Mode) (page 65). Proper focus of a close-up image is not possible with any other focus mode. Focal Distance: In the Macro Mode, 5 cm to 14 cm (2.0˝ to 5.5˝) from the surface of the close up lens to the subject (when zoom is set to maximum wide angle); 7 cm to 14 cm (2.8˝ to 5.5˝) in other modes Close-up Lens (250D) Conversion Lens Adaptor (LU-35A) IMPORTANT! • Be sure to use the Conversion Lens Adaptor (LU-35A) whenever you install a conversion lens or 58mm (2.3˝) close-up lens. If you don’t, the lens will come into contact with the conversion lens or 58mm (2.3˝) close-up lens when it extends from the camera, resulting in malfunction. 107 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using a Filter This camera supports use of commercially available 58mm (2.3˝) filters. IMPORTANT! • Be sure to use the Conversion Lens Adaptor (LU-35A) whenever you install a filter. If you don’t, the lens will come into contact with the filter when it extends from the camera, resulting in malfunction. • The designs of some filters can cause shadows around the periphery of the image. • Auto focus and flash may not produce desired results while a filter is on the lens. • Filters do not produce exactly the same results as those obtained with a film-based camera. • Do not use multiple filters in combination. • Use of a commercially available lens hood causes shadows around the periphery of images. 108 PLAYBACK PLAYBACK You can use the camera’s built in monitor screen to play back recorded images. NOTES • Keeping the control button pressed toward the left or right scrolls through images at high speed. • In order to allow for faster playback image scrolling, the image that initially appears on the monitor screen is a preview image, which is of somewhat lower quality than the actual display image. The actual display image appears about two seconds after the preview image. Note that a fully detailed actual display image may not be available in the case of some images copied from certain digital camera models. Basic Playback Operation Use the following procedure to scroll through recorded images stored in the camera’s memory. 1. Align the power/function switch with . : PLAY mode for playing back images 2. Rock the control button to the left or right, or rotate the selector dial to scroll through images on the monitor screen. If you want to do this: Scroll forward Scroll backward Do this: Rock the control button to the right. Rock the control button to the left. 109 PLAYBACK 3. Click the control button to start movie play- Playing a Movie back. Use the following procedure to play back a movie recorded in the Movie Mode. 1. Align the power/function switch with • The following describes operations that are available during movie playback. . If you want to do this: 2. Rock the control button to the left or right, or rotate the selector dial to scroll through the images on the monitor screen until the movie you want to play is displayed. Movie Mode icon 110 Do this: Toggle the movie between full screen and quarter screen view Press DISP. Playback forward Rock the control button to the right. Playback in reverse Rock the control button to the left. Pause playback Click the control button. Skip to the next frame while playback is paused Rock the control button to the right. Skip to the previous frame while playback is paused Rock the control button to the left. Exit movie playback Press MENU. PLAYBACK 3. Click the control button to start panorama Playing a Panorama playback. Use the following procedure to play back a panorama recorded in the Panorama Mode. 1. Align the power/function switch with • The following describes operations that are available during panorama playback. . If you want to do this: 2. Rock the control button to the left or right, or rotate the selector dial to scroll through the images on the monitor screen until the panorama you want to play is displayed. Panorama Mode icon 111 Do this: Toggle the panorama between full screen and compressed view Press DISP. Scroll forward Rock the control button to the right. Scroll backword Rock the control button to the left. Pause playback Click the control button. Skip to the next image while playback is paused Rock the control button to the right. Skip to the previous image while playback is paused Rock the control button to the left. Exit panorama playback Press MENU. PLAYBACK • The following describes operations that are available while an enlarged image is on the playback screen. Enlarging the Playback Image Use the following procedure to enlarge the playback image on the screen. You can enlarge the image up to 3.2 times its normal size. 1. Align the power/function switch with If you want to do this: . 2. Rock the control button to the left or right, or rotate the selector dial to display the image you want to enlarge. Do this: Shift the view right Rock the control button to the right. Shift the view left Rock the control button to the left. Shift the view upwards Rock the control button up. Shift the view downwards Rock the control button down. Exit the enlargement screen Press any button besides the control button. 3. Push the zoom controller upwards towards (telephoto) to zoom in on the imge. IMPORTANT! • Push the zoom controller downwards towards (wide-angle) to zoom back out. • You cannot enlarge movie or panorama images. NOTE • Pushing the zoom controller downwards towards (wide-angle) while a normal size (1X) image is on the display switches to the 9-image view. 2X 112 PLAYBACK • The following describes operations that are available while the 9-image view is on the monitor screen. Displaying the 9-image View The following procedure displays nine images on the monitor screen at the same time. 1. Align the power/function switch with If you want to do this: . 2. Push the zoom controller downwards towards (wide-angle) . • This displays the 9-image view, starting with the last image you recorded. 3. Rock the control button to the left or right to scroll through images. 1 2 3 10 11 12 19 20 21 4 5 6 13 14 15 22 23 24 7 8 9 16 17 18 25 26 27 113 Do this: Scroll forward Rock the control button to the right. Scroll backward Rock the control button to the left. Display the selection pointer (See following section. ) Press DISP. Exit the 9-image view Press any button besides the control button or DISP. PLAYBACK 3. Rock the control button left, right, up, or down Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View to move the pointer to the image you want to select, and then click the control button. • This displays the single-image view of the selected image. 1. Display the 9-image view. 2. Press DISP. • This causes a pointer to appear in the upper left corner of the monitor screen. 114 PLAYBACK Displaying the Histogram and Other Image Information 1 Histogram The camera saves the histogram and other image information along with the image itself. Use the following procedure to view this other information. 2 Exposure mode 1. Align the power/function switch with . Use the histogram to check exposure when recording. • Exposure conditions indicated by the histogram may not be accurate when using the flash, when using multi-pattern metering, or under certain other conditions. : Full Auto Mode : Best Shot Mode : Program AE Mode 2. Press DISP to display the histogram and other : Aperture Priority AE Mode image information. : Shutter Speed Priority AE Mode : Manual Mode 2 Exposure mode 3 Drive mode 3 Drive mode : 1-Image Mode : Continuous Shutter Mode 4 Light Metering : AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing) Mode : Movie Mode : Panorama Mode 5 Flash 4 Light Metering : Multi-pattern metering : Center-weighted metering 7 Shutter Speed : Spot metering 5 Flash : Flash on : Flash off 1 Histogram 8 White balance 6 Aperture 9 File size 7 Shutter Speed 6 Aperture 115 PLAYBACK 8 White balance IMPORTANT! None : Auto • The histogram does not appear during movie playback (page 110). • In the case of a panorama image (page 111), the histogram is displayed for the first image of the panorama only. : Daylight : Shade : Tungsten : Fluorescent : Manual 9 File size • Except for the histogram, “-----” is shown in place of any item for which information is uncertain or otherwise unavailable. 3. Rock the control button to the left or right, or rotate the selector dial to scroll through images on the monitor screen. • It may take some time for the image data to appear after you select an image. 4. After you are finished, press DISP to clear display information. 116 PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Using the Slide Show Feature • Auto Power Off (page 35) is disabled whenever Slide Show is being used. This means you should not leave Slide Show running when using batteries to power the camera. Doing so can rundown batteries. Be sure to stop Slide Show and turn off the camera after you are finished. • Note that all buttons are disabled while an image change is in progress. Wait until an image is stopped on the monitor screen before performing a button operation, or hold down the button until the image stops. • Images copied from another digital camera or a computer may take longer time to appear than the Slide Show interval time you select. Slide Show automatically plays back images in sequence at a fixed interval. 1. Align the power/function switch with . 2. Press MENU. 3. Select “Slide Show” and then click the control button to apply it. • This starts the slide show. • Pressing MENU at this point displays a screen for setting the interval between image changes within the range of five to 30 seconds. 4. To stop Slide Show, press any button besides MENU. 117 PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Resizing an Image • The resized version of the image is saved as a new file. • The original, pre-resized image is also retained in memory. • 2544 x 1696 (3:2) size images are resized for 640 x 427 pixels. • Images smaller than 640 x 480 pixels cannot be resized. • Movie Mode, Panorama Mode, and TIFF (uncompressed) images cannot be resized. • Resizing of an image cannot proceed if the message “MEMORY FULL Delete unneeded images” appears. You can use the following procedure to change an image to VGA size (640 x 480 pixels). • VGA is the optimum image size for attachment to e-mail messages or incorporation into Web pages. 1. Align the power/function switch with . 2. Rock the control button to the left or right, or rotate the selector dial to display the image you want to resize. 3. Press MENU. 4. Select “Resize” and then rock the control button to the right. 5. Select “Yes” and then click the control button. • Select “No” to exit the procedure without resizing the image. 118
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