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E Digital Camera EX-V8 User's Guide Thank you for purchasing this CASIO product. • Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained in this User's Guide. • Keep the User's Guide in a safe place for future reference. • For the most up-to-date information about this product, visit the - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 2
, check to make sure that all items shown below are included. If anything is missing, contact your original retailer. Digital Camera Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-50) USB Cradle (CA-35) * The shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area. To attach the - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 3
load the battery 36 ■ To charge the battery 37 ■ Replacing the Battery 41 ■ Battery Precautions 41 Using the Camera in another Country 42 Turning Power On and Off 43 Using a Memory Card 46 ■ Supported Memory Cards 46 ■ Loading a Memory Card into the Camera 48 ■ Replacing the Memory - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 4
operation (Normal Mode) 84 ■ Using the Family First Mode to Give Priority to Particular Faces 85 ■ Face Recognition Precautions 90 Manually Configuring Shutter Speed and Aperture Settings 91 SHOOTING A MOVIE 97 Movie Image Quality 97 Shooting a Movie 98 ■ Movie Recording Precautions - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 5
151 ■ Displaying the Image You Just Recorded (Image Review) 152 ■ Using Icon Help 152 ■ Using Mode Memory to Configure Power On Default Settings 153 ■ Resetting the Camera to Its Initial Factory Defaults 155 VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIES 156 Viewing a Snapshot 156 ■ Listening to the - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 6
White Balance of a Recorded Image 182 Adjusting Image Brightness 183 Reducing the Effects of Underexposure 185 Editing a Movie on the Camera 186 Creating a Snapshot of a Movie Frame (MOTION PRINT 189 USING AUDIO 191 Adding Audio to a Snapshot 191 Recording Audio Only (Voice Recording - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 7
the File Name Serial Number Generation Rule 209 Changing the Camera Date and Time Setting 210 Using World Time 212 ■ Built-in Memory 218 PRINTING 219 Types of Printing 219 Using Professional Print Service 220 Using Your Printer to Print Images 220 Using DPOF to Specify Images - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 8
Files) 260 ■ Registering as a User 260 Reading Files Directly from a Memory Card . . . . 261 Memory Card Data 262 APPENDIX 265 General Guide 265 Monitor Screen Contents 267 Menu Reference 269 Indicator Lamps 272 Troubleshooting Guide 275 ■ Finding the Problem and Fixing It 275 - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 9
the Battery into the Camera 1. Open the battery cover. Monitor Screen While pressing lightly on the cover, slide it in the direction 1 2 indicated by the arrow to open. 2. Load the battery into the camera. Back Stopper 3. Close the battery cover. 2 1 Battery contacts Back EXILIM logo - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 10
■ Using the USB Cradle to Charge 1. Plug the USB cradle into a household power outlet. AC adaptor USB cradle AC power cord 2. Place the camera onto the USB cradle. [CHARGE] lamp Red: Charging Green: Charged (Full) • It takes about 150 minutes to achieve a full charge. 10 QUICK START BASICS - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 11
Cover (pages 210, 214) 1. Slide open the lens cover to turn on the camera. • Take care that you do not touch the lens when sliding the lens cover. 2. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to select the language you want and then press [SET]. Zoom Controller 3. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to select the area - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 12
[S] and [T] to change the setting. To switch between 12-hour and 24-hour format, slide the Zoom Controller. 8. When settings are completed, press [SET]. 9. Close the lens cover to turn off the camera. • After finishing this procedure, advance to the procedure on the next page. QUICK START BASICS 12 - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 13
more images, high-quality and large-size images, and longer movies. • The camera will store images in its built-in memory if there is battery cover. While pressing lightly on the cover, slide it in the direction 1 indicated by the arrow to open. 2 (page 46) 2. Load a memory card into the camera - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 14
re-format the card. • Be sure to perform the following procedure on the camera to format the memory card. 1. Slide open the lens cover to turn on the camera. • Take care that you do not touch the lens when sliding the lens cover. 2. Press [MENU]. 3. Use [W] and [X] to select the "Set Up" tab. 4. Use - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 15
Cover Snapshot icon Operation Lamp Focus Frame Monitor Screen Mode dial (page 56) 1. Slide open the lens cover to turn on the camera. • Take care that you do not touch the lens when sliding the lens cover. 2. Align the mode dial with " " (Snapshot). This causes " " to appear on the monitor screen - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 16
about half way down when you press it lightly. Stopping at this point is called a "half-press". When you half-press the shutter button, the camera automatically adjusts exposure and focuses on the subject it is currently pointed at. Mastering how much pressure is required for a half-press and a full - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 17
the moment you want. • With Quick Shutter, the camera uses high-speed Auto Focus, which means you can capture mode You can enter a REC Mode by performing any one of the following operations. - Press the shutter button. - Align the mode dial with the desired REC mode. - Press [ ] (PLAY) (with the lens - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 18
Remaining Recording Time Shutter Button Recording Time Movie Recording Screen Mode dial (page 97) 1. Align the mode dial with " " (Movie). This causes " " (Movie) to appear on the monitor screen. • If " " (PLAY Mode) is on the monitor screen, make sure that the lens cover is open and then press - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 19
six image quality settings (UHQ, UHQ Wide, HQ, HQ Wide, Normal, LP) for movies. To get the most out of the imaging capabilities of your camera, use a quality setting of "HQ" (High Quality) or "HQ Wide" or better. Movie quality is a standard that determines the detail, smoothness, and clarity of the - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 20
the monitor screen indicates that this is an image from a movie. " " Movie icon [ ] (PLAY) [SET] [W] [X] 1. Press [ ] to enter the PLAY mode. (page 158) 2. Use [W] and [X] to select the movie you want to play. When scrolling through images, a movie is displayed on the monitor screen by showing its - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 21
want to delete. 4. Press [S] to select "Delete". • To cancel the delete operation, select "Cancel". 5. Press [SET]. This deletes the selected snapshot or movie. • If you want to delete more, repeat the above procedure from step 3. • To quit the delete operation, press [MENU]. QUICK START BASICS - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 22
, etc.), for instant camera setups. Example: Select for movie recording (page 97) ■ Powerful Print Features • DPOF feature for easy specification of date stamping and the number of copies (page 224) • Timestamp feature that stamps the date into the image data (page 147) • Support for PictBridge - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 23
personal enjoyment, unauthorized use of snapshots or movies of images recorded with this camera without the permission of the applicable right holder live concerts, music videos, etc. that were photographed or recorded by you may infringe upon the rights of others. Note that CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 24
Mac Association. • Ulead, Ulead VideoStudio, and Movie Wizard are trademarks of Ulead Systems, EXILIM, Photo Loader, Photo Transport, and YouTube Uploader for CASIO are registered trademarks or trademarks of CASIO distribution, and copying of the bundled software over a network are prohibited. This - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 25
and other use of the contents of this manual without the permission of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. is forbidden under copyright laws. • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held shown in this manual may differ somewhat by the screens and configuration of the actual camera. INTRODUCTION 25 - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 26
creates the risk of serious accident. ■ Directly Viewing the Sun or Bright Light • Never look at the sun or any other bright light through the cameras viewfinder. Doing so can damage your eyesight. ■ Flash • Never use the flash unit in areas where flammable or explosive gas may be present. Such - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 27
. 1. Turn off the camera. 2. If you are using the AC adaptor to power the camera, unplug it from the wall outlet. If you are using battery power, remove the battery from the camera, taking care to protect yourself against burn injury. 3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 28
are using the AC adaptor to power the camera, unplug it from the wall outlet. If you are using battery power, remove the battery from the camera. 3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. ■ Keep Away From Fire • Never expose the camera to fire, which can cause it to explode - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 29
documentation that comes with the camera. Incorrectly replacing the battery can result in corruption or loss of data in camera memory. ■ Rechargeable Battery • Use only the specified charger unit or the specified device to charge the battery. Attempting to charge the battery by an unauthorized means - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 30
cause deterioration of its performance and loss of service life. • This battery is intended for use with a CASIO Digital Camera only. Use with any other device creates the risk of the battery damage, or deterioration of battery performance and service life. • Failure to observe any of the following - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 31
Be sure to read the user documentation that comes with the camera and special charger unit before using or charging the battery. • If a battery is to be used by young children, make sure that a responsible adult makes them aware of the precautions and proper handling instructions, and make sure that - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 32
adaptor from the wall outlet and clean off any dust built up around the prongs. ■ USB Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions • Make sure you always remove the camera from the USB cradle before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor. • Charging, USB data communication, the Photo Stand operation can - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 33
camera is manufactured using precision digital components. Any of the following creates the risk of corruption of data in camera memory. - While the camera is performing an operation, removing the battery or memory card from the camera, or placing the camera onto or removing it from the USB cradle - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 34
(NP-50) to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not supported. • The camera does not have a separate battery for the clock. The date and time settings of the camera are cleared about 12 hours after power is totally cut off (from both the battery and USB cradle). If this happens, be - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 35
other foreign matter on the lens surface can interfere with proper operation of the camera. Avoid touching the lens surface. To clean the lens surface, use a blower cannot see all of the detail of the actual image. Your camera has an image zoom feature (page 169) which you can use to enlarge the - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 36
50 is not supported. To load the battery 1. Open the battery cover. While pressing the battery cover, slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow. Monitor Screen 1 2 2. Load the battery into the camera. With the EXILIM logo on the battery facing downwards (in the direction of the lens), hold - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 37
purchasing it. Use the following procedure to charge it. To charge the battery 1. Plug the USB cradle into a household power outlet. USB Cradle AC Adaptor [DC IN 5.3V] AC power cord 2. Make sure the camera is turned off. If the camera is on, turn it off by closing the lens cover. GETTING READY 37 - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 38
150 minutes to achieve a full charge. Actual charging time depends on current battery capacity, remaining power, and charging conditions. Cradle contact Carefully insert the camera as far as it will go. [CHARGE] lamp Camera contact When charging is complete The [CHARGE] lamp, which was lit red - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 39
, set the camera on the cradle again. If an error still continues to occur after you perform the above steps, it could mean that the battery is faulty. Contact your nearest CASIO authorized service center. IMPORTANT! • Use only the bundled USB cradle or the separately available special charger unit - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 40
. IMPORTANT! • Due to differences in the power requirements of each mode, the battery indicator may show a lower level in the PLAY mode than what it shows in a REC mode. This is normal, and does not indicate malfunction. • Leaving the camera for about 12 hours with no power supplied while the - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 41
This is due to the characteristics of the battery, not the camera. • Charge the battery in an area where the temperature is within the battery provides only very limited operation following a full charge, it probably means that the battery has reached the end of its service life. Replace the battery - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 42
cause it to discharge and go dead, which will require longer charging when you need to use the camera. - Store batteries in a cool, dry place (20°C (68°F) or lower). Using the Camera in another Country Note the following precautions. • The bundled AC adaptor is designed for operation with any power - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 43
Turning Power On and Off ■ Turning Power On To turn power on and enter a REC mode Open the lens cover. • If the camera is already turned and in the PLAY mode with the lens cover open, you can enter a REC mode by performing any one of the following operations. - Press the shutter button. - Align the - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 44
the lens cover is closed, press [ ] (PLAY). NOTE • You can configure the camera so power does not turn on when you press [ ] (PLAY), or to require that [ ] be held down for some time before the camera turns on (page 217). Turning On Power for the First Time The first time you load a battery into - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 45
camera is equipped with a sleep function and auto power off function to conserve battery power. You can configure these settings in the REC mode the camera and computer or other device via the USB cradle - During a slideshow - During Voice Recording playback or recording - During movie recording - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 46
to memory card storage, the camera also has built-in memory, which is enough to hold a few snapshots or a short movie. Use built-in memory for test BEST SHOT mode user image information - FAVORITE folder - Mode memory settings - Start-up screen image Supported Memory Cards Your camera supports use - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 47
IMPORTANT! • See the instructions that come with the memory card for information about how to use it. • Certain types of cards can slow down processing speeds. If you are using a slow memory card, you may not be able to record a movie using the "UHQ", "UHQ Wide", "HQ", or "HQ Wide" image quality - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 48
to force a memory card into the slot when you feel resistance. 1. Open the battery cover. While pressing the battery cover, slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow. 1 2 2. Load a memory card into the camera. Positioning the memory card so its front is facing upwards (towards the monitor - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 49
! • Never insert anything besides a supported memory card (page 46) into the memory card slot. • Should water or any foreign object ever get into the card slot, immediately turn off the camera, remove the battery, and contact your retailer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. • Never remove - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 50
SDHC memory card, formatting on a computer can result in nonconformity with the SD format, causing problems with compatibility, operation, etc. 1. Load the memory card you want to format into the camera. 2. Turn on the camera and press [MENU]. 3. On the "Set Up" tab, select "Format" and then press - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 51
whenever using the camera far away from the home or office. • If you experience problems while trying to card is recommended. • Make sure that the battery is charged fully before starting a formatting operation. mode and PLAY mode. This screen shows a REC mode menu. Tabs Settings GETTING READY 51 - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 52
menu screen. The following is the procedure for menu operations in a REC mode. 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. This displays the menu screen. 2. Use [W] and [X] to another tab. IMPORTANT! • Entering the easy mode (page 65) changes display contents to four menu items each, using larger size - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 53
Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Each press of [S] (DISP) changes the contents of the monitor screen as shown below. ■ REC Modes ■ PLAY mode Indicators on Histogram/Details on Indicators on Histogram on Indicators off Indicators off 53 GETTING READY - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 54
screen will go black about two seconds movie recording screen, press: Menu screen Press [MENU]. "There are no files." Perform one of the following operations. screen - Press the shutter button. - Align the mode dial with the desired REC mode. PLAY mode screen - Press [ ] (PLAY) (with the lens - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 55
PLAY mode Current Screen Menu screen REC mode screen Delete screen To return to the normal playback screen [MENU] or [ ] Press [ ]. Press [ ]. You could also select "Cancel" and then press [SET]. GETTING READY 55 - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 56
SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT Specifying the Recording Mode Your CASIO digital camera has eight recording modes, each of which is described below. Before recording an image, use the mode dial to select the recording mode that suits the type of image you are trying to record. Mode dial Snapshot BEST SHOT A - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 57
of the currently selected recording mode (like " " for the Snapshot mode) is displayed on the monitor screen. Snapshot mode icon 136 2N 07/12/24 12:37 Holding the Camera Correctly Holding the camera with one hand can result in accidental hand movement. Hold the camera securely with both hands - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 58
the areas indicated in the illustration. Flash Lens NOTE • Good-looking images are impossible if you move the camera when you press the shutter button or performed. Holding the camera correctly, carefully press the shutter button and take care that you do not move the camera as the shutter - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 59
Shooting a Snapshot 1. Slide open the lens cover to turn on the camera. 2. Align the mode dial with (Snapshot). Confirm that the subject (people, scenery, etc.) and the Snapshot icon " " are displayed on the monitor screen. Remaining Snapshot Memory Capacity Snapshot - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 60
. A larger aperture value indicates a smaller opening. • Shutter speed indicates the amount of time that light is allowed into the camera. A slower shutter speed means that light is allowed in for a longer time. Shutter speed is indicated on the monitor screen as seconds (1/1000 second, etc.) - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 61
dial with the desired REC mode. - Press [ ] (PLAY) (with the lens cover open). ■ Fully pressing the shutter button without waiting for Auto Focus • You can shoot snapshots by pressing the shutter button all the way without waiting for Auto Focus. What the camera does in this case depends on whether - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 62
Specifying Image Size A digital camera image is a collection of small dots (pixels). The be stored, see page 282. This setting applies to snapshots only. • For information about movie image size, see page 98. 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the "Quality" tab, select "Size" and then press [X]. - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 63
estimates only (200 dpi print resolution). Specifying Image Quality Your camera lets you select "Fine" (maximum image quality), "Normal", or This setting applies to snapshots only. • For information about movie image quality, see page 97. 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the "Quality" tab, - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 64
of a complex pattern. Turning Off the AF Assist Lamp The AF assist lamp emits light that helps the camera focus when you half-press the shutter button under dark lighting conditions. The AF assist lamp does image of a nearby person. AF Assist/REC light/ Self-timer Lamp SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT 64 - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 65
light/self-timer lamp or point it directly at a person's eyes. Using the easy Mode The easy Mode eliminates troublesome setups and simplifies image recording. This mode is recommended for those who are new to digital imaging. 1. Slide open the lens cover to turn on the camera. 2. Set the mode dial - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 66
shoot the snapshot and save it to the memory card or the camera's built-in memory. ■ Using the easy Mode Menu In the easy mode, menu display is limited to flash, self-timer, and image size settings. While the camera is in the easy mode, all the other settings on the REC tab menu (page 269 - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 67
Flash (page 72) - Using the Self-timer (page 77) - Specifying Image Size (page 62) Snapshot Shooting Precautions ■ Operation • While the operation lamp is flashing green, never open the battery cover or place the camera onto or remove it from the USB cradle. Doing so can result in incorrect storage - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 68
monitor screen response to slow and can cause digital noise in the monitor screen image. ■ camera is moved while shooting. • An image may be out of focus even though the operation lamp is lit green and the focus frame is green. If you cannot focus properly, try using focus lock (page 128) or manual - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 69
Shooting with Zoom Your camera provides you with 7X optical zoom (which changes the lens focal distance), which can be used in combination with digital zoom (which digitally process the center portion of the image to enlarge it) for total zoom capabilities of 28 - 105.4X. IMPORTANT! • Generally - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 70
digital zoom, which you can use to set an even higher zoom factor. • When the zoom pointer moves past the maximum limit of optical zoom. Also, the zoom bar indicates the approximate zoom factor. Digital Zoom Indicator Zoom Bar Focus Range (Displayed when shooting with Auto Focus, macro, or manual - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 71
Deteriorated Image Quality Range Range 1X 7X to 35.1X* 28X to 105.4X* Optical/Digital Switch Point Image Deterioration Point Image starts to deteriorate from here. *Point factor depends on image size. Zoom Pointer (Indicates current zoom.) ● Zoom Values for Each Image Size Undeteriorated - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 72
Off Digital Zoom You can turn off digital zoom if you want to use optical zoom only. This will help to avoid deteriorated images due to accidentally switching over from optical zoom to digital zoom when shooting snapshots. 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On a "REC" tab, select "Digital Zoom" and - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 73
(3.3' to 5.6') • The flash range changes in accordance with optical zoom. 1. In a REC mode, press [T] ( ). • Each press of [T] ( ) cycles through the flash mode settings described below on the monitor screen. Flash Mode [T] ( ) 2. Press the shutter button to shoot. IMPORTANT! • When using - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 74
retina of the eye. When " " (Red Eye) is selected on the flash mode, the REC light will fire, which causes the irises in the eyes of any people well if the subjects are located far away from the camera. ■ Checking the Flash Mode The current flash mode is indicated on the monitor screen and by the - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 75
■ Changing the Flash Intensity 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the "Quality" tab, select "Flash Intensity" and then press [X]. 3. Use [S] and [T] to select the flash intensity setting you want and then press [ - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 76
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the "Quality" tab, select "Flash Assist" and then battery, it takes anywhere from a few seconds to 7 seconds. • Shooting with flash turned off when lighting is dim results in a slow shutter speed, which can cause image blur due to hand movement. Secure the camera - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 77
, and the final image one second after the camera gets ready to shoot after the second image. Self-timer is disabled. 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the "REC" tab, select "Self-timer" and then press [X]. 3. Use [S] and [T] to select the self-timer type and then press [SET]. This causes an - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 78
(Short Movie, Past Movie, Voice Recording) • The Triple Self-timer cannot be used when performing the following recording operations. - Recording with certain BEST SHOT scenes (Business Cards and Documents, Whiteboard, etc., Old Photo, ID Photo) - Flash continuous shutter - Movie mode, MOVIE BEST - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 79
Using Continuous Shutter Your camera has three continuous shutter modes. Continuous Shutter Mode Description Normal Speed (Normal-speed Continuous Shutter) Continually records images until memory becomes full. High Speed (High-speed Continuous Shutter) Continually records images at a speed - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 80
SHOT scenes (Business Cards and Documents, Whiteboard, etc., Old Photo, ID Photo, Layout, Auto Framing) - Movie mode, MOVIE BEST SHOT scenes • When using a continuous shutter mode, keep the camera still until all recording is finished. • A continuous shutter operation may stop part way through if - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 81
that the resolution of images recorded with the highspeed continuous shutter mode or flash continuous shutter mode is somewhat lower resolution and more prone to digital noise than images recorded with the normal-speed continuous shutter mode. • "Auto" ISO sensitivity always is used for the flash - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 82
audio snapshot feature, select "Off" in step 3 of the procedure under "Turning on Audio Snapshot". Playing Back Snapshot Audio Audio snapshots in the PLAY mode are indicated by the " " icon. Press [SET] while an audio snapshot is displayed to play back its audio. • For information about the playback - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 83
recording. • Good recording results are not possible when the camera is too far away from what you are trying to record . • Audio snapshot capabilities are disabled while shooting with the Triple Self-timer or with a continuous shutter mode. You can, however, add audio to such a snapshot after you - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 84
) 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the "REC" tab, select "Face Recognition" and then press [X]. 3. Use [W] and [X] to select " Face Detection: Normal" and then press [SET]. 4. Point the camera at the subjects. The camera will detect the faces of any people in the image. The detected faces all - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 85
to shoot, press the shutter button the rest of the way. The camera will adjust its settings so the framed faces are of proper brightness. NOTE the friends and family members to which you want to give priority. 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the "REC" tab, select "Face Recognition" and then - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 86
can have up to six sets of face data recorded in the camera. • Face data is stored in the camera's built-in memory, in a folder named "FAMILY" (page that controls how the data is applied when shooting a snapshot. 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the "REC" tab, select "Face Recognition" and then - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 87
Perform the following steps when you want to delete recorded face data. 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the "REC" tab, select "Face Recognition" and then press pressing [MENU]. NOTE • Formatting the camera's built-in memory (page 218) deletes all the recorded face data. SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 88
After you record and edit face data, you can use it to shoot photographs. The camera will record images in accordance with the priority levels you configured for each set of face data. 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the "REC" tab, select "Face Recognition" and then press [X]. 3. Use [W] and - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 89
following procedure to specify whether you want to give priority to faster speed or a higher number of faces during face detection. 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the "REC" tab, select "Face Recognition" and then press [X]. 3. Use [W] and [X] to select " Priority" and then press [SET]. 4. Use - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 90
NOTE • Selecting "Quantity" while using the Normal mode will make it possible to detected smaller faces at close or very large - A face in an area that is very dark • Face detection is not supported for animals or other nonhuman subjects. • Even if you have the face of a family member recorded, the - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 91
ID Photo, Layout, Auto Framing) - Movie mode, MOVIE BEST SHOT scenes • The following functions are disabled when shooting with face recognition. - Multi AF Manually Configuring Shutter Speed and Aperture Settings You can select an exposure mode to control how the camera configures its aperture and - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 92
(page 69). The following shows the ranges for the aperture setting you can configure in the A mode. Wider Narrower Aperture (Zoom at full wide angle) Focus Range F3.4 Narrow F4.6/F9.2* Wide * The camera has a built-in ND filter to limit exposure. F9.2 is the aperture when the ND filter - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 93
press the shutter button the rest of the way to shoot. ■ Shooting with Shutter Speed Priority AE (S mode) With shutter speed priority AE, you set the shutter speed and the camera sets the appropriate exposure value automatically. You can set the shutter speed that best matches how much your subject - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 94
use [SET] to select the EV shift setting and then specify an exposure value (EV shift), if you want. S Mode Shutter Speed EV shift 3. Half-press the shutter button. The camera will focus the image in accordance with your setting. • The shutter speed and aperture value on the monitor screen will - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 95
Aperture (Zoom at full wide angle) Wider F3.4 Narrower F4.6/F9.2* Focus range Narrow Wide * The camera has a built-in ND filter to limit exposure. F9.2 is the aperture when the ND filter is being used. NOTE • Sensitivity is fixed at "ISO 50" when shooting with manual exposure (M mode) while - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 96
dark or very bright. If this happens, use the M mode (manual exposure) to adjust the aperture or shutter speed manually. • Using slow shutter speeds can cause digital noise to appear in the image. Because of this, the camera performs a noise reduction process automatically whenever the shutter speed - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 97
quality is selected, when it is monaural. • Each movie can be up to 10 minutes long. Movie recording stops automatically after 10 minutes of recording. Image 240 545 Kilobits/ 15 frames/ second second Audio Monaural 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the "Quality" tab, select " Quality" and - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 98
MB 21.7 MB 26.0 MB 10.8 MB 4.1 MB Shooting a Movie Audio is also recorded while you shoot a movie. 1. In a REC mode, align the mode dial with " ". 2. Press the shutter button to start shooting the movie. • " " is displayed while movie recording is in progress. Remaining Recording Time Recording - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 99
only. It does not limit the effects of subject movement (page 133). Movie Recording Precautions • You cannot use flash while shooting a movie. • The camera also records audio. Note the following points when shooting a movie. - Take care that the microphone is not blocked by your fingers, etc - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 100
close up or a large zoom factor. Because of this, use of a tripod is recommended under these conditions. • When the subject is outside the camera's focus range, focusing is not possible and the image will be out of focus. Using Short Movie Short Movie shoots a movie that starts four seconds before - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 101
screen. Pressing the shutter button at this point will shoot a Short Movie with a 4-second first part and a 4-second second part. 3. With the camera pointed at the subject, press the shutter button. This will shoot a Short Movie that for about four seconds, and then stop shooting automatically. The - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 102
5 seconds 1. In a REC mode, align the mode dial with " ", and then press [SET]. 2. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to select the "Past Movie" scene and then press [SET]. This causes " " to appear on the monitor screen, which indicates that Past Movie is enabled. 3. With the camera pointed at the subject - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 103
internal buffer that holds about five seconds of movie images of what has happened in front of the camera's lens. When you press the shutter button, your movie will start with the buffer's current contents and continue from there. Be sure to keep the camera still and pointed in the direction of the - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 104
that is like the one you are trying to shoot, and the camera sets up automatically. Even difficult backlight scenes (which result in the main great! You can select a sample scene by using the mode dial to select " " (BEST SHOT) or " " (MOVIE BEST SHOT). ■ Some Sample Scenes • Portrait • Scenery - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 105
sample scene: Snapshot Movie Select this mode dial setting: " " (BEST SHOT) " " (MOVIE BEST SHOT) This enters the BEST SHOT mode and displays a screen scroll to the next screen of BEST SHOT scenes. • Sliding the zoom controller towards [ ] or [ ] will display text that explains the settings configured by - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 106
of digital noise in the image, the camera automatically performs a digital up the camera for recording movies that are optimized for uploading to YouTube. Movies recorded with the camera. If you think you will later need to use a particular camera setup you configured, save it as a BEST SHOT user - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 107
with the red boundary on the scene selection screen and then slide the zoom controller towards [ ] or [ ]. The following are the different operations , use [W] and [X]. • To select the currently displayed scene and configure the camera with its settings, press [SET]. NOTE • If you select a scene by - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 108
dial to select " " (BEST SHOT) or " " (MOVIE BEST SHOT), and then press [SET]. For this type of sample scene: Snapshot Movie Select this mode dial setting: " " (BEST SHOT) " " (MOVIE BEST SHOT) 2. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to select "BEST SHOT" (Register User Scene) and then press [SET]. 3. Use - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 109
Scene Perform the following steps when you want to delete a BEST SHOT user scene. 1. Use the mode dial to select " " (BEST SHOT) or " " (MOVIE BEST SHOT), and then press [SET]. 2. Slide the zoom controller towards [ ] or [ ] to display its explanation screen. 3. Use [W] and [X] to select the BEST - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 110
This will delete the BEST SHOT user scene you selected and display the next screen (either the next user scene or the Register User Scene). 6. Use [W] and Normal Snapshot (With flash) Snapshot with High Sensitivity 1. In a REC mode, align the mode dial with " ", and then press [SET]. 2. Use [S], - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 111
, use a tripod to protect against the effects of hand movement. • The camera sometimes performs an automatic noise reduction operation to reduce digital noise in images recorded under certain lighting conditions. This operation causes the camera to take longer than normal to store the image and be - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 112
documents ■ Selecting a Business Shot Scene 1. In a REC mode, align the mode dial with " ", and then press [SET]. 2. black boundary, it means that the black boundary is indicating a second possible candidate. If there is no second candidate (black boundary), jump directly to step 3. • If the camera - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 113
is against a background that allows its outline to stand out. • Digital zoom is disabled while shooting with a Business Shot scene. However, you can use optical zoom. • The maximum Business Shot image size is 2M (1600 × 1200 pixels), even if the camera is configured for a larger image size. When the - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 114
are included on the printout. 30 × 24mm, 40 × 30mm, 45 × 35mm, 50 × 40mm, 55 × 45mm ■ Selecting the ID Photo Scene 1. In a REC mode, align the mode dial with " ", and then press [SET]. 2. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to select the "ID Photo" scene and then press [SET]. ID Photo will remain selected - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 115
photo is always saved as 7M (3072 × 2304 pixels), regardless of the camera's current image size setting. Chin Line Align the subject so the head fills the and right Enlarge the subject Slide zoom controller towards [ ]. Slide zoom controller Reduce the size of the subject towards [ ]. 115 - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 116
borderless print". For full details, see the user documentation that comes with your printer. Restoring an Old Photograph With Old Photo, you can record the image of an old, faded photograph and then use the camera's built-in advanced digital camera technology to restore it. ■ Before Recording with - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 117
you record it at an angle. ■ Selecting the Old Photo Scene 1. In a REC mode, align the mode dial with " ", and then press [SET]. 2. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] image. An error message will appear (page 280), without displaying the photograph contour confirmation screen, if the camera is unable to - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 118
controller up and down to zoom the cropping boundary. 5. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to move the selection boundary to the desired location and then press [SET]. The camera will correct color automatically and save the corrected image. • If you do not want a border around the resulting image, select - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 119
IMPORTANT! • Digital zoom is disabled while recording with Old Photo. However, you can use optical zoom. • When recording the image of a photograph, the camera will not be able to recognize the shape of the photograph in the following cases. - When part of the photograph extends outside of the - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 120
1. In a REC mode, align the mode dial with " ", and then press [SET]. 2. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to select "Layout", and then press [SET]. 3. Use [W] and [X] to select a background color. 4. Press the shutter button to record the first image. The camera will record the first snapshot and then get - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 121
Shot is being used, the setup of the camera is changed automatically as shown below. - ISO Sensitivity: Auto (fixed) - AF Area: Spot (fixed) • The following functions are disabled during Layout Shot. - Digital Zoom - Self-timer - Continuous Shutter - Face Recognition Auto Tracking a Moving Subject - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 122
2048 × 1536 pixels). • The following functions are disabled during Auto Framing. - Timestamp - Self-timer - Continuous Shutter - Face Recognition • Auto Framing may not be able to follow a fast- (2048 × 1536 pixels) and the Undeteriorated Image Quality Range is 7X (page 71). B 122 USING BEST SHOT - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 123
fixed at infinity. Use this mode when Focus shooting scenery and other faraway images. Infinity Manual Focus is performed manually. Focus • Focus range varies with optical zoom factor. Optical Zoom Factor Range 1X Approximately 10cm to (0.3' to ) 7X Approximately 1m to (3.3' to ) * "Focus - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 124
See the following pages of this section for details about shooting with each focus mode. Using Auto Focus 1. Align the monitor screen's focus frame with the subject you want to focus and then halfpress the shutter button. This camera will perform the focus operation. You can tell if the image is in - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 125
the camera will switch to the Macro Focus range automatically (Auto Macro). • Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation while shooting with Auto Focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focus range. Example: cm - * will be replaced - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 126
the camera will switch to the Auto Focus range automatically (Auto Macro). • Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation while shooting with Macro Focus, values will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focus range. Example: cm - cm * will be replaced - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 127
following procedure to change the metering area used for Auto Focus (AF). 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the "REC" tab, select "AF Area" and then press is half-pressed, have the camera automatically select one or more of nine possible focus frames • If the camera is able to focus on - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 128
area, nine focus frames appear on the monitor screen. The camera will automatically determine the optimum focus frame(s), which will change to Face Recognition Normal mode or the Family First mode (page 84). • If you select " Tracking" while using continuous shutter or self-timer, subject will - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 129
focus operation that is much faster than normal Auto Focus. This helps you avoid missing a special moment while you wait for the camera to Auto Focus. • Some images may be out of focus when Quick Shutter is used. 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the "REC" tab, select "Quick Shutter" and then - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 130
type will record with Quick Shutter, without performing the normal Auto Focus operation. IMPORTANT! • Quick Shutter will not work when you are using a very high zoom factor. In this case, you should use Auto Focus instead. 130 ADVANCED SETTINGS - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 131
Focus. 1. While Infinity Focus is selected as the focus mode, press the shutter button to shoot. Using Manual Focus With Manual Focus, the camera automatically enlarges the subject on the monitor screen, which helps you manually adjust focus. Manual focus can be used for shoot such images as moving - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 132
optical zoom operation (page 69) while shooting with manual focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focusing range. Example: MF cm - * will be replaced by the actual focus range values. IMPORTANT! • While Manual Focus is selected as the focus mode, the - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 133
dim lighting conditions. Your digital camera is equipped with a CCD shift type camera shake correction feature and a high-sensitivity anti image blur feature. These two features work in concert to minimize the effects of hand and subject movement. 1. In a REC mode - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 134
digital noise in images recorded under certain lighting conditions. This operation causes the camera to take longer than normal to store the image and be ready for the next shot. • Only the " Camera Shake" setting can be enabled in the S Mode (Shutter Speed Priority AE) and M Mode (Manual Exposure - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 135
You can turn on the camera's REC light (AF assist/REC light/ self-timer lamp) when shooting where lighting is dim. You can turn on the REC light while shooting a movie to illuminate your subject. AF assist/REC light/ self-timer lamp 1. In a REC mode, align the mode dial with " ". 2. Press [MENU - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 136
-timer lamp in the direction of a person who is operating a motor vehicle. • The effectiveness of the REC light is reduced in the case of faraway subjects. Correcting Image Brightness (EV Shift) You can manually adjust an image's exposure value (EV value) before shooting it. This feature helps - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 137
3. Use [S] and [T] to adjust the exposure compensation value. [S]: Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best used for light-colored subjects and backlit subjects. * Increasing the EV value also works well with the BEST SHOT "Backlight" scene. [T]: Decreases the EV value. A lower EV value is - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 138
your subject a green cast. White balance corrects for different types of lighting so the colors in your images always look natural. 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the "Quality" tab, select "White Balance" and then press [X]. 3. Use [S] and [T] to select the white balance setting you want and - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 139
the White Balance Setting Manually" (page 140). Manual 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 - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 140
mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the "Quality" tab, select "White Balance" and then press [X]. 3. Use [S] and [T] to select "Manual". This will display the subject that the lens then press the shutter button. White sheet of paper The camera will adjust white balance settings for the current conditions, and - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 141
a high ISO sensitivity setting can cause digital noise, which makes an image appear rough use the lowest possible ISO sensitivity setting. 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the "Quality" tab, select problems with subjects that close to the camera. • "Auto" ISO sensitivity always is used for movies - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 142
the subject is metered for exposure. 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the "Quality" tab, This type of metering provides error-free exposure settings for a some control over exposure, without leaving settings totally up to the camera. Spot Spot metering takes readings at a very small area. Use - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 143
when the EV shift value is changed back to 0.0. • When "Multi" is selected as the metering mode, the icon will not be displayed on the monitor screen when you return to a REC mode information display (page 267). Reducing the Effects of Overexposure and Underexposure You can use the procedure below - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 144
shot (page 185). Enhancing Human Skin Textures You can use the procedure below to reduce digital noise from human skin in the recorded image and enhance its texture. 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the "Quality" tab, select "Portrait Refiner" and then press [X]. 3. Use [S] and [T] to - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 145
to your images as you shoot them. The color effect look just like what you would get by installing a color filter on the lens of the camera. 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the "Quality" tab, select "Color Filter" and then press [X]. 3. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want and then - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 146
from +2 (most saturated) to -2 (least saturated). Adjusting Image Contrast Use the following procedure to adjust the contrast of your images. 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the "Quality" tab, select "Contrast" and then press [X]. 3. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want and then - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 147
of the image. 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the " the DPOF function and the printing software function (page 226). • Once camera's clock settings (pages 11, 211) when the snapshot is recorded. • Digital zoom is not supported while date stamping is turned on. • Date stamping is not supported - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 148
on-screen histogram that provides a graphic representation of the current exposure of the image. You can also display the histogram in the PLAY mode for information about the exposure levels of images. Histogram ■ How to Use the Histogram A histogram is a graph that represents the lightness of an - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 149
Example Histograms A histogram towards the left side results when the overall image is dark. A histogram that is too far to the left may result in "black out" of the dark areas of an image, as shown in the nearby image. A histogram towards the right side results when the overall image is - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 150
also available in a REC mode to help make your digital image more efficient and enjoyable. • Assign functions to the [W] and [X] keys • Display an on-screen grid for easy image composition • Review an image you just recorded • Register initial power up settings • Reset settings Using Key Customize - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 151
with no function assigned. Displaying an On-screen Grid The on-screen grid can be displayed on a REC mode monitor screen for easy alignment when composing images. 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the "REC" tab, select "Grid" and then press [X]. 3. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 152
on the monitor screen while in a REC mode. • Icon help text is displayed for the following functions: Recording mode, flash mode, continuous shutter mode, white balance, self-timer. Note, however, that continuous shutter mode, white balance and self-timer icon help text appears only when "Continuous - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 153
on the display while icon help is turned off. - Flash mode icon (page 72) - White balance AWB icon (page 138) - Metering mode icon (page 142) Using Mode Memory to Configure Power On Default Settings You can configure the camera so it saves certain settings in "mode memory" whenever it is turned - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 154
is turned back on Restore the optimum default when the camera is turned on Select this setting: On Off Setting Flash Focus White Balance ISO AF Area Metering Self-timer Flash Intensity Digital Zoom MF Position Zoom Position* Mode Mode Memory Off Memory On Auto AF (Auto Focus) Auto Auto Spot - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 155
Use [S] and [T] to select "Reset" and then press [SET]. • To cancel the procedure without resetting, select "Cancel". IMPORTANT! • The following are not initialized when you reset the camera (page 270). - Home Time setup - World Time setup - Adjust - Date Style - Language - Video Out 155 ADVANCED - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 156
VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIES Viewing a Snapshot Use the following procedure to view snapshots on the camera's monitor screen. 1. Open the lens cover to turn on the camera. 2. Press [ ] to enter the PLAY mode. • This will display one of the snapshots in memory, along with some information about the - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 157
at first, but it will soon be replaced by an image with better definition. Note that if you copy an image from another type of digital camera, only a rough image may be shown on the monitor screen. To switch to a REC mode You can enter a REC Mode by performing any one of the following operations - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 158
]. You can adjust volume while playback is in progress or paused only. Viewing a Movie Use the following procedure to view a movie on the camera's monitor screen. 1. Enter the PLAY mode and then use [W] and [X] to display the movie you want to play. • Check the file type icon. The file type icon - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 159
button. - Align the mode dial with the desired REC mode. - Press [ ] (PLAY) (with the lens cover open). Movie Playback Controls To do this zoom controller in the direction of [ ] ( ). Stop playback Press [MENU]. IMPORTANT! • Playback may not be possible for movies not recorded with this camera. - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 160
following procedure when you want to play back a movie with Anti Shake. Anti Shake is particularly useful when you have the camera connected to a TV for viewing, since the effects of camera movement are more evident on a big screen. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the "PLAY" tab, select - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 161
". interval - If you specify a value from 1 to 30 between seconds, images change at the slides.) specified interval, but the audio portion of movies and audio snapshots will continue to play until the end, regardless of the interval setting. - When "MAX" is selected, only the first frame - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 162
the slideshow and switches to a REC mode. IMPORTANT! • All button operations movie for the slideshow will cause the movie to play back repeatedly within the time specified by the slideshow "Time" setting. • In image copied from a computer or an image recorded with a different type of digital camera - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 163
music. ● Supported File File Types Camera You can select background music after its into the camera. 2. Perform users: Click "Start" and then "Computer". Windows 2000/Me/98SE/98 users: Double-click "My Computer". 2 Double-click "Removable Disk". Your computer recognizes the memory card loaded in the camera - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 164
both the memory card loaded in the camera and the camera's built-in memory contain background music files, the files on the memory card are played. • See the user documentation that comes with your computer for Music File) SSBGM002.WAV (Background Music File) 164 VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIES - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 165
You can play a slideshow on the camera while it is mounted on the USB cradle. This is a good way to enjoy a long slideshow, without worrying about the camera's battery going dead. • Configure slideshow settings volume by pressing [T] and then using [S] and [T]. 165 VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIES - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 166
on a big screen. You can also connect to a video recording device and record a slideshow (page 166). Viewing Camera Images on a TV Use the procedure below to view snapshots and movies on a TV screen. 1. Connect the USB cradle to a TV. VIDEO IN Jack (Yellow) AUDIO IN Jacks (White: Left Channel - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 167
video input mode. If the TV has more than one video input, select the one where the USB cradle is connected. 4. Press [ ] to turn on the camera and enter the PLAY mode. When the camera turns on in the PLAY mode images. • Audio is initially output by the camera at maximum volume. When you first start - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 168
using the AV cable that comes with the camera. - DVD recorder or video deck: Connect to the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN terminals. - USB cradle: Connect to the [AV OUT] (AV output port) - Camera: Place onto the cradle You can play a slideshow of snapshots and movies on the camera and record it on a DVD or - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 169
• Images will not display correctly unless the camera's video signal output setting matches the video signal system of the TV or other video equipment. • Images will not display correctly on a TV or video equipment that is not NTSC or PAL. Zooming the Displayed Image Perform the following procedure - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 170
You can use the procedure below to display a screen that shows 9 images. 1. In the PLAY mode, slide the zoom controller towards [ ] ( ). This displays the 9-image screen with a selection boundary around the move the selection boundary to it and then press [SET]. 170 VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIES - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 171
recorded on each date of a particular month. This screen helps to make searching for an image quicker and easier. 1. In the PLAY mode, Selection Boundary slide the zoom controller towards [ ] ( ) twice. This displays for the "Date Style" setting (page 211). 171 VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIES - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 172
IMPORTANT! • Note following points about how certain editing functions of the camera affect the date with which the image is associated on the calendar screen. Performing this type of editing operation was performed The date that the original image was recorded 172 VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIES - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 173
VGA 640 × 480 E-Mail • Optimum size for an image to be attached to e-mail. * M stands for "Mega", which means "million". 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the "PLAY" tab, select "Resize" and then press [X]. 3. Use [W] and [X] to scroll through images and display the one you want - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 174
result in a separate file. The original snapshot is also retained. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [W] and [X] to scroll through images and display the snapshot you want to a snapshot is on the monitor screen. Zoom Factor Represents Snapshot Area Part of image that is currently displayed. - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 175
4. Use the zoom controller to zoom, and [S], [T], [W], and [X] to move around the zoomed image to display the part you (1600 × 1200 pixels) size image to be stored as a separate file. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [W] and [X] to scroll through images and display the snapshot you want to correct. 2. Press - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 176
photograph shot with a digital camera. This function is useful for correcting existing old photographs, posters, etc. • Performing color restoration on an image causes a new (restored) 2M (1600 × 1200 pixels) size image to be stored as a separate file. 1. In the PLAY mode - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 177
controller up and down to zoom the cropping boundary. 7. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to move the selection boundary to the desired location and then press [SET]. The camera will correct color automatically and save the corrected image. • If you do not want a border around the resulting image, select - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 178
to change the date and time of a previously recorded image. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [W] and [X] to display the image whose date and time you want to 24hour timekeeping Do this: Press [S] or [T]. Press [W] or [X]. Slide the zoom controller towards [ ] or [ ]. 5. When all the settings are the way - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 179
is displayed on the camera's monitor screen. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Zoomed images cannot be rotated. • The original (unrotated) version of an image will be displayed on the 9-image screen and the calendar screen. • Movies can be rotated on the camera's monitor screen only. The movie - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 180
only while a snapshot is on the monitor screen. 4. Use [W] and [X] to select the type of layout you want and then press [SET]. 1. In the PLAY Mode, use [W] and [X] to select the first snapshot you want to include in the layout. 2. Press [MENU]. 5. Use [W] and [X] to select a background color. 180 - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 181
the final snapshot into it. • Pressing [MENU] returns to the PLAY mode screen without saving the layout image. • You will not be able to save • Layout Print is not supported when the image size is "3:2 (3264 × 2176 pixels)". • When you display a layout image on the camera's monitor screen, the date - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 182
can use the white balance setting to select a light source type for a recorded image, which will affect the colors of the image. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [W] and [X] to display the image whose white balance setting you want to change. 2. Press [MENU]. 3. Select the "PLAY" tab, select "White Balance - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 183
recorded the image. If you used the "Auto" or "Manual" white balance setting when you recorded the image, "Cancel" white balance has been adjusted on the camera's monitor screen, the date and time adjust the brightness of snapshots. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [W] and [X] to scroll through images and - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 184
creates a new image with the new brightness level. The original image also remains in memory. • When you display a brightness adjusted image on the camera's monitor screen, the date and time indicates when the image was originally recorded, not when the brightness was adjusted. 184 EDITING IMAGES - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 185
underexposure only, while maintaining the bright areas of an image. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [W] and [X] to select the image you want to correct. 2. Press a separate file. • When you display a corrected image on the camera's monitor screen, the date and time indicates when the image was originally - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 186
operation, you will not be able to undo it. • A movie that is shorter than five seconds cannot be edited. • The movie editing operation is supported only for movies that were recorded with this camera. • You will not be able to edit a movie if the amount of remaining memory capacity is less than the - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 187
• You could also perform the following steps in place of steps 1 through 3 above. 1 In the PLAY mode, select the movie you want to edit and then press [MENU]. 2 On the "PLAY" tab, select "Movie Editing" and then press [X]. 4. Use [S] and [T] to select the cut operation and then press [SET]. • To - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 188
operation will take considerable time to complete. Wait until the "Busy... Please wait..." message disappears from the monitor screen before performing any operation on the camera. Note that a cut operation can take a very long time if the movie being edited is long. 188 EDITING IMAGES - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 189
and the four frames that follow it along the bottom. This format creates a snapshot using the selected movie frame only. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [W] and [X] to scroll through images and display the movie that contains the frame you want to use. 2. Press [MENU]. 3. On the "PLAY" tab, select "MOTION - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 190
frames" in step 4, the camera will create a 9-frame snapshot with the frame you selected in step 6 in the center. • If you selected "1 frame" in step 4, the camera will create a snapshot of the frame you selected in step 6. IMPORTANT! • MOTION PRINT is not possible using a movie that was recorded on - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 191
Audio to a Snapshot The dubbing feature of your camera lets you add audio to a snapshot after you record up to about 30 seconds of audio for a snapshot. • Audio is monaural. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [W] and [X] to scroll through images and display the snapshot to which you want to add audio. 2. - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 192
re-record the audio of a snapshot. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [W] and [X] to scroll through images and display the replaces it with the new one. 6. Press [SET] again to stop audio recording. Recording will stop automatically after about 30 seconds if you do not press [SET]. NOTE • Your camera supports - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 193
(Voice Recording) Voice Recording lets you record audio only, without a snapshot or movie. Using built-in memory only, you get up to about 36 minutes, 46 seconds of Voice Recording. 1. In a REC mode, align the mode dial with " ", and then press [SET]. 2. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to select "Voice - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 194
Your camera supports the following audio data formats. - Audio Data: WAVE/ADPCM (.WAV extension) - Approximate Audio File Size: 165 KB (30-second recording at 5.5KB per second) • See page 83 for recording precautions. ■ Playing Back Voice Recording Data 1. Enter the PLAY mode - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 195
Voice Recording Playback Controls To do this: Do this: Fast forward or fast reverse playback. Hold down [X] or [W]. Pause or restart playback Press [SET]. Jump to a marker in the audio data while playback is paused. Press [X] or [W]. Adjust volume • You can adjust volume only while playback - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 196
automatically. Serial number Extension (4 digits) Folders Folders are named from 100CASIO* to 999CASIO* • There can be up to 900 folders. * The BEST SHOT mode (page 104) includes a sample scene that optimizes settings for auction site images. Depending on your camera model, the sample scene is - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 197
computer. For details about how file names are displayed on the camera's monitor screen, see page 268. • The total number of the format operation (pages 14, 50, 218). ■ Protecting a Specific File 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the "PLAY" tab, select "Protect" and then press [X]. 3. - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 198
file Perform the procedure under "Protecting a Specific File", but in step 4 select "Off" instead of "On". ■ Protecting All Files in Memory 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the "PLAY" tab, select "Protect" and then press [X]. 3. Use [S] and [T] to select "All Files : On" and then press [SET - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 199
built-in memory, and you can use it to store personal snapshots that you do not want displayed during normal PLAY mode operations. FAVORITE folder snapshots remain in camera memory, even if you change to a different memory card. IMPORTANT! • The FAVORITE folder can be used for snapshots only. Saving - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 200
the image quality of each one, and how much built-in memory capacity is remaining. ■ Viewing Snapshots in the FAVORITE Folder 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the "PLAY" tab, select "Favorites" and then press [X]. 3. Use [S] and [T] to select "Show" and then press [SET]. 4. Use [W] and - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 201
camera. 2. Place the camera on the USB cradle (which is connected to the computer). 3. Perform the required operations on your computer to navigate to the camera ! • You can copy snapshots, movies, audio snapshots, or Voice Recording files you recorded with your camera. • You cannot copy a snapshot - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 202
procedure, files must be copied one-by-one. 1. Load the memory card that contains the file you want to copy into the camera. 2. Turn on the camera, enter the PLAY mode and then press [MENU]. 3. On the "PLAY" tab, select "Copy" and then press [X]. 4. Use [S] and [T] to select "Card Built-in" and then - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 203
7. Now you can repeat steps 5 and 6 to copy another file, or you can exit this procedure by pressing [MENU]. NOTE • Files are copied to the folder in built-in memory whose name has the largest serial number. 203 MANAGING YOUR FILES - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 204
, first remove its protection (page 197). • Deleting an audio snapshot deletes both the snapshot and the audio file. Deleting a Specific File 1. In the PLAY mode, press [T] ( ). 2. Use [W] and [X] to scroll through the images until the one for the file you want to delete is on the monitor screen - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 205
Folder Snapshots You can delete a single snapshot, or you can delete all the snapshots currently in the FAVORITE folder. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the "PLAY" tab, select "Favorites" and then press [X]. 3. Use [S] and [T] to select "Show" and then press [SET]. 4. Press [T] ( ). 5. Use - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 206
OTHER SETTINGS Configuring Camera Sound Settings Your camera lets you configure the following sound settings. • Type of sound and volume for shutter release and other operations • Volume level for movie and Voice Recording playback ■ Selecting the Operation Sound 1. Press [MENU]. 2. On the "Set Up" - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 207
the sound. NOTE • The volume setting you configure here is also applied to video output (page 166). ■ Setting the Playback Volume Level You can use this procedure to set the playback volume level for movies and audio snapshots, independent of the operation tone volume. 1. Press [MENU]. 2. On the - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 208
an image you recorded, whenever you turn it on. • Even if you configure startup screen settings in the PLAY mode, the startup screen does not appear when turn on the camera by pressing [ ] (PLAY). 1. Press [MENU]. 2. On the "Set Up" tab, select "Startup" and then press [X]. 3. Use [W] and [X] to - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 209
setting you want and then press [SET]. To have the camera do this: Select this setting: Remember the numbers used for files largest sequential number remembered by the camera, numbering of new files will start files are deleted or when the memory card is replaced with a blank one. • If a memory - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 210
Time Setting When changing the date and time setting, be sure to do so for your Home City (the location where you normally use the camera). If you already have your Home City setting configured correctly, you can use the procedure under "Setting the Date and Time for Your Home City - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 211
settings Change the setting at the cursor location Toggle between 12-hour and 24-hour format Do this: Press [W] or [X] Press [S] or [T] Slide the zoom controller towards [ ] or [ ]. 4. After all of the settings are the way you want, press [SET] to exit the setting screen. ■ Changing the Date - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 212
Using World Time You can use the World Time screen to view the current time in zone that is different from your Home City when you go on a trip, etc. World Time displays the current time in 162 cities in 32 time zones around the globe. Configuring World Time Settings 1. Press [MENU]. 2. On the "Set - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 213
5. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to select the area where the city you want to view is located and then press [SET]. 6. Use [S] and [T] to select the city you want and then press [SET]. 7. After the setting is the way you want, press [SET] to exit the setting screen. ■ Switching between the Home Time - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 214
can use the procedure below to select a display text language. • The number and types of languages depend on the geographic area where the camera was marketed. 1. Press [MENU]. 2. On the "Set Up" tab, select "Language" and then press [X]. 3. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to select the setting you want - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 215
Changing the Brightness of the Monitor Screen You can use the following procedure to change the brightness of the monitor screen. 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Select the "Set Up" tab, select "Screen", and then press [X] 3. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. When you - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 216
an external storage device. Use this setting for normal transfer of images from the camera to a computer (using the bundled Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM application). Mass Storage (USB DIRECTPRINT) Printer that supports PictBridge (page 220) This setting simplifies the transfer of image data to the - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 217
[SET]. To configure the button to do this when Select this pressed: setting: Turn on the camera Power On Turn on the camera when held down for about one second • This setting prevents turning on the camera accidentally when it is being carried in a bag, etc. Hold: On Do not turn on the - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 218
images - FAVORITE folder images - BEST SHOT mode user setups - Startup screen • Make sure that the battery is charged fully before starting a formatting operation. Formatting may not be performed correctly and the camera may stop operating normally if the camera powers down while formatting is in - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 219
to a professional print service. • You can use DPOF settings to specify which images you want to print, the number of copies, and date stamp settings before taking the card in for printing. Printing at Printing on a Printer (page 220) Home Print on a printer that supports PictBridge or USB DIRECT - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 220
to find out if it supports PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT, for new printer versions, etc. • Never disconnect cables or perform any camera or USB cradle operation while printing is in progress. Doing so can cause a printer error. Using Professional Print Service Take a memory card that contains - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 221
■ Printing on a Printer that Supports PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT You can connect the camera directly to a PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT compliant printer and print images without going through a computer. • The camera's USB cradle also allows easy connection to a printer. Before connecting to a - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 222
Turn on the printer. 7. Load paper into the printer. 8. Press the USB cradle's [USB] button. This displays a print menu on the camera's monitor screen. 9. Use [S] and [T] to select "Paper Size" and printer. For full details, see the user documentation that comes with your printer. 222 PRINTING - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 223
to specify the images you want to select. • To toggle date stamping on and off, slide the zoom controller. The date stamp will be printed when "On" is indicated on the monitor screen. 12. Use are finished printing, press the USB cradle's [USB] button. This will turn off the camera. 223 PRINTING - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 224
. Check the user documentation that comes with your printer for details. • Certain print service providers may not support DPOF or may support different printing protocols. In this case, you will need to perform printing in accordance with the instructions provided by the print service you are using - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 225
, slide the zoom controller so "Off" is displayed. • Repeat steps 4 through 6 to configure settings for other images, if you want. 7. After everything is the way you want, press [SET] to save the settings. ■ Configuring the Same DPOF Settings for All the Images 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 226
time stamp settings or may not support DPOF at all. Check the user documentation that comes with your printer for details. - Note that some professional print services do not support DPOF printing. Check with your service before ordering prints. • The camera's Date Stamping feature stamps the date - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 227
) software (Windows only). • Request date stamping when ordering prints from a professional print service - Some print services do not support date printing. Check with your service for more information. Supported Protocols Your camera supports the protocols described below. ■ PictBridge Camera and - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 228
Exif Print Printing on a printer that also supports Exif Print (Exif 2.2) uses information about shooting conditions recorded with the image to enhance printed image quality. Contact your printer manufacturer for information about models that support Exif Print, printer upgrades, etc. 228 PRINTING - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 229
to perform when using the camera with your computer and when using the bundled software are different for Windows and the Macintosh. • Windows users should refer to "Using the Camera with a Windows Computer" on page 230. • Macintosh users should refer to "Using the Camera with a Macintosh" on page - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 230
when USB 2.0 Hi-Speed is supported. Note that certain computer models, connecting through a USB hub, and other system conditions can slow down data transfer and even cause operational problems. Using the Camera with a Windows Computer Install the required software in accordance with what version of - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 231
98SE/ 98 - • Use commercial software as required. - Upload movie Vista/ YouTube Uploader for files to XP (SP2)/ CASIO 244 YouTube 2000 (SP4) Transfer Vista/XP/ Photo Transport 1.0 images to the 2000/Me/ 248 camera 98SE/98 Objective View the User's Guide Windows Version Install this - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 232
:At least 128MB OS :Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 / XP Movie Wizard 3.2 SE VCD CPU :Intel Pentium video capture and editing Other :1024 × 768 or higher display resolution You also need to install DirectX, Microsoft Windows Media Player, QuickTime 7, and Flash Player separately. 232 USING THE CAMERA - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 233
for each software application, see the "Read me" files on the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera. ■ Precautions for Windows Vista Users • Photo only by users logged in with Administrator privileges. • Operation on a self-made computer or under a dual-processor environment is not supported. • - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 234
need to install the USB driver (page 230). You can download the USB driver from the official EXILIM Website at http://www.exilim.com/ If your computer is running Windows 98SE or 98, do not try to establish a connection between the camera and computer before installing the USB driver on the computer - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 235
AC adaptor is recommended to power the camera. 1. Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN 5.3V] connector of the USB cradle and then plug it in to a household power outlet. • If you do not plan to use the AC adaptor, make sure that the camera's battery is fully charged. 235 USING THE - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 236
"USB" and then press [X]. 5. Use [S] and [T] to select "Mass Storage" and then press [SET]. 6. Close the lens cover to turn off the camera and then place the camera onto the USB cradle. • Do not place the camera onto the USB cradle while it is turned on. • If you plan to transfer images from the - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 237
guidance message dialog box. IMPORTANT! • Never disconnect the USB cable or remove the camera from the USB cradle without exiting the USB mode first. Doing so can corrupt image data. See "Removing the Camera from the USB Cradle" on page 241 for the correct steps you need to perform to remove the - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 238
your computer, later connections are much simpler. 1. Close the lens cover to turn off the camera and then place the camera onto the USB cradle. 2. Press the USB cradle's [USB] button. • Pressing the cradle's [USB] button puts it into the USB mode, which is indicated by the USB lamp lighting green - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 239
you must first save it to your computer. To save a camera image to your computer, you must first establish a connection between them via the camera's USB cradle. 1. Windows XP users: Click "Start" and then "My Computer". Windows Vista users: Click "Start" and then "Computer". Windows 2000/Me/98SE/98 - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 240
users: Click "Start" and then "My Documents". Windows Vista users: Click "Start" and then "Documents". Windows 2000/Me/98SE/98 users in the camera's built-in memory or memory card. Doing so can cause problems with the camera's image the camera or cradle while viewing or storing images. Doing so can - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 241
■ Removing the Camera from the USB Cradle Windows Vista/XP/98SE/98 Users Press the USB cradle [USB] button. After making sure that the cradle's USB lamp is not lit, remove the camera from the cradle. Windows 2000/Me Users Click card services in the task tray on your computer screen, and disable the - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 242
for Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM. 5. Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to install Photo Diagnostic Tool. 1. On your computer, click "Start", "All Programs", "Accessories", "System Tools" and then "System Information". 2. On the "Tools" USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 243
has QuickTime 7 or higher installed. To play back a movie, first copy it to your computer and then double-click the movie file. 1. Start up your computer, and place the 4. Click "Install" for QuickTime 7. 5. Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to install QuickTime 7. 243 - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 244
and other installed software may interfere with proper playback of movies. Uploading Movie Files to YouTube To simplify uploading of movie files you recorded with the "For You Tube" BEST SHOT scene, install YouTube Uploader for CASIO from the CD-ROM that comes with the camera. What is YouTube - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 245
for CASIO. 5. Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to install YouTube Uploader for CASIO. ■ Uploading a movie file to movie you want to upload using the "For YouTube" BEST SHOT scene. 2. If it isn't already, connect your computer to the Internet. 3. Connect the camera - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 246
the USB cradle's [USB] button. • YouTube Uploader for CASIO will start up automatically. • The first time you start up YouTube Uploader, a dialog box will appear and ask you to enter your YouTube user ID and your password, and to configure network environment settings. Follow the instructions on the - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 247
"Install" for Movie Wizard 3.2 SE VCD. 5. Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to install Movie Wizard 3.2 SE VCD. For more powerful editing capabilities, install the trial version of VideoStudio 10 Plus for CASIO, which is a 30-day trial version. 247 USING THE CAMERA WITH - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 248
Transport on your computer from the CD-ROM that comes with the camera. ■ Installing Photo Transport 1. Start up your computer, and place system requirements. 4. Click "Install" for Photo Transport. 5. Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to install Photo Transport. 248 USING - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 249
camera to your computer. 2. On your computer, click "Start", "All Programs", "Casio" and then "Photo Transport". This starts up Photo Transport. 3. Drop the image data you want to transfer to the camera Settings button Help button Exit button Transfer button 249 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 250
image settings used depend on the Photo Transport settings. For details, see Photo Transport help (page 251). IMPORTANT! • Certain types of images may not be able to be transferred. • You cannot transfer movies to the camera. • Only image files of the following formats can be transferred to the - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 251
Setup and Help Clicking the Settings button will display a dialog box that you can use to configure image transfer settings, to specify the transfer method, etc. For detailed information about the setup, operational procedures, and troubleshooting, click the Help button. 251 USING THE CAMERA WITH - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 252
Use the CD-ROM that has "User's Guide Included" on its label. • "Manual" to select it and then click the name of the application whose manual its label. User Registration You can perform user registration over the and accesses the user registration website. Follow the instructions that appear on - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 253
comes bundled with your operating system. See page: 254 259 - Objective Play movies View the User's Guide OS Version Install this software: See page: OS 9 • Movie file playback not supported. OS X • Movie file playback supported under OS X 259 v10.3.9 or higher when QuickTime 7 or higher is - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 254
You can view and store images (snapshot and movie files) on your Macintosh by connecting to the camera. IMPORTANT! • Connection is not supported to a Macintosh running Mac OS 8.6 or lower, or Mac OS X 10.0. Connection is supported to a Macintosh running Mac OS 9 or OS X (10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4) only - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 255
"USB" and then press [X]. 5. Use [S] and [T] to select "Mass Storage" and then press [SET]. 6. Close the lens cover to turn off the camera and then place the camera onto the USB cradle. • Do not place the camera onto the USB cradle while it is turned on. • If you plan to transfer images from the - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 256
USB settings for some reason). IMPORTANT! • Never disconnect the USB cable or remove the camera from the USB cradle without exiting the USB mode first. Doing so can corrupt image data. See "Removing the Camera from the USB Cradle" on page 259 for the correct steps you need to perform to remove the - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 257
Macintosh, later connections are much simpler. 1. Close the lens cover to turn off the camera and then place the camera onto the USB cradle. 2. Press the USB cradle's [USB] button. • Pressing the cradle's [USB] button puts it into the USB mode, which is indicated by the USB lamp lighting green - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 258
To save a camera image to your Macintosh, you must first establish a connection between them via the camera's USB cradle. 1. Double-click the camera's drive icon. files that are in the camera's built-in memory or memory card. Doing so can cause problems with the camera's image management data, which - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 259
camera from the cradle. Transfer of Images from the Camera and Management of Images on Your Macintosh If you are running Mac OS X, you can manage snapshots using iPhoto, which comes bundled with your operating system. If you are running Mac OS 9, use commercially available software. Playing Movies - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 260
software may interfere with proper playback of movies. • Movie file playback is not supported under OS 9. Viewing User Manual" folder. • Use the CD-ROM that has "User's Guide included" on its label. 2. Open the "Digital Camera" folder and then open the folder for the language whose user's guide - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 261
same procedures as those that you use when the camera is connected to your computer via the USB cradle. ■ If your computer has a memory card slot that is appropriate for the memory card. For full details, see the user documentation that comes with the PC card adapter and your computer. ■ Other - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 262
structure of the folders that store data. This makes it possible for a digital camera, printer, or other DCF-compliant device to display or print image data User Setup File) (Snapshot User Setup File) MSCENE *2 UEXV8001.JPE UEXV8002.JPE (Movie BEST SHOT Folder) (Movie User Setup File) (Movie User - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 263
Movie BEST SHOT user setups • FAVORITE Folder Folder that contains Favorites image files. Size of images is 320 × 240 pixels. • Family Face Recognition Folder Folder that contains face members recorded for family members. Any manipulation of the data in the "FAMILY" folder can cause the camera - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 264
■ Supported Image Files • Image files shot with this camera • DCF-compliant image files Even if an image is DCF-compliant, this camera still may not be able to display it. When displaying an image recorded on another camera, it may take a long time for the image to appear on this camera's monitor - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 265
APPENDIX General Guide The numbers in parentheses indicate the pages where each part is explained. ■ Camera Front 123 4 1 Shutter (page 59) 2 Lens Cover (page 43) 3 Flash (page 72) 4 Lens 5 AF Assist/REC light/ Self-timer Lamp (pages 58, 64, 77, 135, 272) 6 Microphone (pages 83, 99) 65 Back 7 8 - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 266
Bottom bq bt bs br bq Speaker (page 157) br Battery/Memory Card Slots (pages 36, 48) bs Cradle Contact (page 38) bt Tripod Hole Use this hole when attaching to a tripod. ■ USB Cradle Front 1 5 432 1 Camera Contact (page 38) 2 USB Lamp (pages 237, 256, 274) 3 [USB] Button (pages 223, 237, 256) 4 - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 267
) bm REC Light (page 135) cl Anti Shake Indicator 5 Self-timer Mode (page 77) bn Face Recognition Setting (page 133) 6 Recording Mode (page 84) cm Recording Mode 7 Digital zoom indicator bo ISO Sensitivity (page 141) cn Remaining Movie Memory (page 70) bp Aperture Value Capacity (page 98 - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 268
/Time (page 210) bk Metering Mode (page 142) ■ Movie Playback Mode 12 3 4 5 6 7 1 File Type (page 158) 2 Protect Indicator (page 197) 3 Folder Name/File Name (page 196) 4 Movie Recording Time (page 158) 5 Movie Image Quality (page 97) 6 Date/Time (page 210) 7 Battery Level Indicator (page 40) 268 - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 269
Shake Auto / Camera Shake* / Image Blur / DEMO / Off REC Light On / Off* AF Area Spot* / Multi / Tracking AF Assist Light On* / Off Digital Zoom On* / Off L/R Key Quick Shutter Audio Snap Grid Review Icon Help Memory Continuous / EV Shift / White Balance / ISO / Self-timer / Off* On - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 270
) Quality (Snapshots) Fine / Normal* / Economy Quality (Movies) UHQ* / UHQ Wide / HQ / HQ Wide / Fluorescent) / (Tungsten) / Manual ISO Auto* / ISO 50 * File No. Continue* / Reset World Time Home* / World depend on the geographic area where the camera was marketed. Sleep 30 sec / 1 - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 271
USB Video Out Format Reset Mass Storage (USB DIRECT-PRINT)* / PTP (PictBridge) NTSC 4:3 / NTSC 16:9 / PAL 4:3 / PAL 16:9 Format / Cancel* Reset / Cancel* ■ PLAY Mode PLAY Tab Menu Slideshow Start* / Images / Time / Interval / Effect / Cancel Layout Print - MOTION PRINT 9 frames* / 1 frame / - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 272
* / Card Built-in / Cancel "Set Up" Tab • The contents of the "Set Up" tab are the same in a REC mode and PLAY mode. Indicator Lamps The camera has lamps: an Operation Lamp and an AF assist/ REC light/self-timer Lamp. These lamps light and flash to indicate the current operational status of the - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 273
create folder. / Memory is full. / Write error. Red Memory card problem. / Memory card is Flashing unformatted. / BEST SHOT setup cannot be registered. / Low battery alert. Amber Flashing Flash is charging. AF assist/ REC light/ self-timer Lamp Meaning Color Status White Flashing Self - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 274
two indicator lamps: a [CHARGE] lamp and a USB lamp. These lamps light and flash to indicate the current operational status of the cradle and camera. [CHARGE] lamp USB Lamp [CHARGE] Lamp Color Status Red Lit Green Lit Green Flashing Red Flashing USB Lamp Color Status Meaning Charging - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 275
Troubleshooting Guide Finding the Problem and Fixing It Problem Power Supply Power does not turn on. The battery won't charge. Camera suddenly powers down. Power does not turn off. Nothing happens when a button is pressed. Image Recording Image is not recorded when the shutter button is - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 276
Problem The subject is out of focus in the recorded image. The flash does not fire. Camera powers down during self-timer countdown. The monitor screen image is out of focus. There is a vertical line on the monitor screen. There is digital noise in images. Possible Causes and Action The image may - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 277
of images. Change the flash mode setting to " " (Flash On) for daylight synchro flash (page 72), or use adjust EV shift to the + side (page 136). Digital zoom does not work. The zoom bar indicates zoom only up to a zoom factor of 7.0. 1) Using digital zoom while Layout Shot, Auto Framing - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 278
Problem Playback The color of the camera so sunlight does not shine directly into the lens. This camera cannot display non-DCF images recorded onto a memory card using another digital camera. Note that you cannot edit the following types of imagess. • Images created with MOTION PRINT • Movies - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 279
settings after purchasing the camera or the battery may have been left with a dead battery. Check the camera setup (pages 11, 210). 2) It may be a problem with the camera's built-in memory management area. If this is the case, perform the reset operation to initialize the camera's setup (page 155 - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 280
want to record more, delete files you no longer need (page 204). LENS ERROR This message appears and the camera turns off whenever lens performs some unexpected operation. If the same message appears after you turn power back on, contact your retailer or a CASIO service center. B 280 APPENDIX - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 281
LENS ERROR 2 The Camera Shake unit may be malfunctioning. If the same message appears after you turn power back on, contact your retailer or a CASIO service there is no memory card loaded in the camera (page 201). This function is not supported for this file. The function you are trying to - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 282
Specifications ■ Main Specifications Product Type Model Digital Camera EX-V8 ■ Camera Functions Image Files Format Snapshots: JPEG (Exif Version 2.2); DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 1.0 standard; DPOF compliant Movies: H.264/AVC MOV format Audio: WAV Recording Media Built-in Memory - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 283
KB 36 images Normal 190 KB 62 images Economy 140 KB 85 images Approximate SD Memory Card (1 GB) Capacity 2930 images 5090 images 6908 images • Movies Image Quality (Pixels) UHQ 640 × 480 (Stereo) UHQ Wide 848 × 480 (Stereo) HQ 640 × 480 (Stereo) HQ Wide 848 × 480 (Stereo) Normal 640 × 480 - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 284
movie can be up to 10 minutes long. Movie camera.) 12 lenses in 9 groups, including aspherical lens. Zoom 7X optical zoom / 4X digital zoom (Image Size: 8M (3264 × 2448 pixels)) (28X total zoom) Focusing Contrast Detection Auto Focus Focus Modes: Auto Focus, Macro Focus, Infinity Mode, Manual - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 285
on zoom factor. Recording Snapshots (with audio); Macro; Self-timer; Continuous shutter (Normal-speed Continuous Shutter, High-speed Continuous Shutter, Flash Continuous Shutter); BEST SHOT; Face recognition; easy mode; movie with stereo audio (Movie, MOVIE BEST SHOT, Short Movie, Past Movie - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 286
of time under normal temperature (23°C (73°F)) before the camera turns off. These values are not guaranteed. Low temperatures shorten battery life. Number of Shots (CIPA)*1 Continuous Playback (Snapshots)*2 Continuous Movie Recording Continuous Voice Recording*3 240 shots 360 minutes 100 minutes - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 287
battery life. • Frequency of flash, zoom, and Auto Focus usage, and the time the camera is on greatly affects recording time and number of shots values. Power Consumption Dimensions Weight Bundled Accessories battery and bundled accessories) Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-50); USB Cradle - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 288
40°C (32 to 104°F) 23.5 (W) × 70.1 (H) × 7.0 (D) mm (0.93"(W) × 2.76"(H) × 0.28"(D)) Approximately 30 g (1.06 oz) ■ USB Cradle (CA-35) Input/Output Terminals Power Consumption Dimensions Weight Camera contact; USB port; external power supply terminal (DC IN 5.3 V); AV terminal (AV OUT: NTSC/PAL - Casio EX-V8 | Owners Manual - Page 289
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E
Digital Camera
EX-V8
User’s Guide
K830PCM1DMX
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