Casio EX-V8BK User Guide
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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-V8BK | User Guide - 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. - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 3
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 Card 49 ■ Formatting a Memory Card 50 Using On-screen Menus 51 Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen 53 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 4
SNAPSHOT 56 Specifying the Recording Mode 56 Holding the Camera Correctly 57 Shooting a Snapshot 59 ■ Specifying Image Size to Give Priority to Particular Faces 85 ■ Face Recognition Precautions 90 Manually Configuring Shutter Speed and Aperture Settings 91 SHOOTING A MOVIE 97 Movie - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 5
■ Using Macro Focus 125 ■ Using Infinity Focus 131 ■ Using Manual Focus 131 Reducing the Effects of Hand and Subject Movement 133 Shooting Recorded (Image Review) 152 ■ Using Icon Help 152 ■ Using Mode Memory to Configure Power On Default Settings 153 ■ Resetting the Camera to Its - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 6
180 Adjusting 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 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - 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-V8BK | User Guide - Page 8
Using the Camera with a Macintosh 253 ■ Viewing and Storing Images on a Macintosh 254 ■ Transfer of Images from the Camera and Management of 265 General Guide 265 Monitor Screen Contents 267 Menu Reference 269 Indicator Lamps 272 Troubleshooting Guide 275 ■ Finding the Problem and - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 9
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 Front (page 36) QUICK START BASICS 9 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - 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-V8BK | User Guide - Page 11
the summer time (DST) setting you want and then press [SET]. The settings on this page are required the first time you turn on the camera after purchasing it. • If you make a mistake when configuring the language, date, and time settings, you can change the settings (pages 210, 214). QUICK START - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 12
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-V8BK | User Guide - Page 13
-in memory, using a memory card provides additional capacity you can use to store more images, high-quality and large-size images, and longer movies. • The camera will store images in its built-in memory if there is no memory card loaded. If you prefer to use built-in memory, skip this - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 14
you notice any other abnormality, 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 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 15
Shutter Button Lens 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 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - 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-V8BK | User Guide - Page 17
Auto Focus to operate will record using Quick Shutter (page 129). Quick Shutter lets you capture exactly the moment you want. • With Quick Shutter, the camera uses high-speed Auto Focus, which means you can capture quick moving action more easily. Note, however, that some images may be out of focus - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 18
Shooting a Movie Movie Icon 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 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - 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-V8BK | User Guide - Page 20
Viewing a Movie The film-like frame that appears on 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 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 21
Deleting a File You can use the following procedure to delete files you have transferred to your computer's hard disk, images you have printed, or files you simply no longer need. This frees up memory for recording more images. [ ] (PLAY) [] [] [] ( ) [] [SET] 1. Press [ ]. (page 204) 2. Press - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 22
to what you want to shoot (Night Scene Portrait, Flower, etc.), for instant camera setups. Example: Select for beautiful portraits. ■ A powerful collection of useful recording into the image data (page 147) • Support for PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT for easy athome printing on a printer that - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 23
or movies of images recorded with this camera without the permission of the applicable you may infringe upon the rights of others. Note that CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for editorial fashion in the explanatory text of this manual without trademark ™ or registered trademark ® - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 24
logo and "Broadcast Yourself" are either registered trademarks or trademarks of YouTube, LLC. • EXILIM, Photo Loader, Photo Transport, and YouTube Uploader for CASIO are registered trademarks or trademarks of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. • Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM was developed based on HOT ALBUM - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - 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-V8BK | User Guide - 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-V8BK | User Guide - 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-V8BK | User Guide - Page 28
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 and creates the risk of fire and electric shock - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 29
other personal injury. Be sure to leave all internal inspection, maintenance, and repair up to your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. ■ Locations To Be Avoided • Never leave the camera in any of the following types of locations. Doing so creates the risk of fire and electric shock - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 30
water or salt water. Doing so can damage the battery, and 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 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 31
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 your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. INTRODUCTION 31 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 32
it will go. - Unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet before leaving the camera unattended for long periods, such as when leaving on a trip, etc. - At Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions • Make sure you always remove the camera from the USB cradle before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor. - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 33
continuous operation times provided in this manual represent the approximate amount of time before the camera turns off due to low battery the camera can lead to battery leakage and data corruption. ■ Data Error Precautions • Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital components. - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 34
the battery cover and leave it open for a few hours. ■ Power Supply • Use only the special rechargeable lithium ion battery (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 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 35
flash becomes dirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth. • To clean the camera, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. ■ Monitor Screen Images • The images , and so you 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-V8BK | User Guide - Page 36
of battery other than NP-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 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 37
battery cover. Swing the battery cover closed, and then slide it securely into place as you press it against the camera. 2 1 The battery is not fully charged when you use the camera for the first time after purchasing it. Use the following procedure to charge it. To charge the battery 1. Plug the - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 38
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 during charging, changes to green. Remove - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 39
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 in unexpected accident. • This camera is designed for use only comes bundled with the camera. Never use any other - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 40
protect against wasting battery power when you forget to turn off the camera (page 45). ■ Checking Remaining Battery Power As battery power is REC mode. This is normal, and does not indicate malfunction. • Leaving the camera for about 12 hours with no power supplied while the battery is dead will - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - 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 full charge, it probably means that the battery has reached the end of its service life. Replace the battery with a new one. 3. While still holding the stopper - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 42
to 240V AC, 50/60Hz. Note, however, that the shape of the power cord plug depends on each country or geographic area. Before taking the camera and AC adaptor along on a trip, check with travel agent about the power supply requirements in your destination(s). • Do not connect the AC adaptor to - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 43
. - Press [ ] (PLAY) (with the lens cover open). To turn power on and enter the PLAY mode Press [ ] (PLAY). • If power is already on and the camera is in a REC mode, press [ ] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY Mode. • Pressing [ ] (PLAY) again with the lens cover closed will turn off the - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 44
turns on (page 217). Turning On Power for the First Time The first time you load a battery into the camera, a screen appears for configuring screen text language, date, and time settings. Use the procedure under "Configuring Display Language, Date, and Time Settings" (page 11) to - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 45
Power Off takes priority. • Sleep and Auto Power Off are disabled under the following conditions. - When there is a connection between the camera and computer or other device via the USB cradle - During a slideshow - During Voice Recording playback or recording - During movie recording and playback - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 46
with Record Family - BEST SHOT mode user image information - FAVORITE folder - Mode memory settings - Start-up screen image Supported Memory Cards Your camera supports use of the following types of memory cards. SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card MMC (MultiMediaCard) MMCplus (MultiMediaCardplus) • For - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - 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 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 48
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 screen side of the camera), slide it into the card slot all the way in until you hear it click securely into - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - 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-V8BK | User Guide - 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-V8BK | User Guide - Page 51
by reformatting it. However, it is recommended that you always take along more than one memory card whenever using the camera far away from the home or office. • If you experience problems while trying to playback recorded images, try re-formatting the memory card. • As you record data to and delete - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 52
Menu Screen Operation Buttons [W] [X] Select tabs. [X] is also used to apply a setting. [S] [T] Select a setting option. [SET] Applies the selected settings. [MENU] Exits the menu screen. The following is the procedure for menu operations in a REC mode. 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. This displays - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - 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-V8BK | User Guide - Page 54
IMPORTANT! • Pressing [S] (DISP) will not change monitor screen contents during standby or recording of an audio snapshot. • You can use [S] (DISP) to turn off the monitor screen only when voice recording in a REC mode. You cannot turn off the monitor screen for any other recording function. • - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - 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-V8BK | User Guide - Page 56
A SNAPSHOT Specifying the Recording Mode Your CASIO digital camera has eight recording modes, each of select the shutter speed, and other settings are adjusted accordingly (page 93). • M (Manual Exposure) This mode gives you total control over aperture and shutter speed settings (page 95). - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 57
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 when shooting snapshots. • To protect against accidentally dropping the - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 58
you press the shutter button or while the Auto Focus operation is being performed. Holding the camera correctly, carefully press the shutter button and take care that you do not move the camera as the shutter releases. This is especially important when available lighting is low, which slows down - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - 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 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - 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-V8BK | User Guide - Page 61
screen for a short while after you shoot it and then disappear when the camera gets ready for the next image. Perform the following operation to view a the shutter button all the way without waiting for Auto Focus. What the camera does in this case depends on whether Quick Shutter (page 129) is on - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 62
Specifying Image Size A digital camera image is a collection of small dots (pixels). The size of an image indicates how many pixels it contains, and is expressed as horizontal pixels × vertical - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 63
images to e-mail. • Print paper sizes should be thought of as rough estimates only (200 dpi print resolution). Specifying Image Quality Your camera lets you select "Fine" (maximum image quality), "Normal", or "Economy" (maximum memory economy) for the image quality setting. The initial setting is - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 64
tree branches or leaves, or an image 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 not light when lighting is bright. The initial - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 65
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 to " " (easy Mode). 3. Focus the image. While the focus frame is aligned with the - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 66
way. This will 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 ( - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 67
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 of the image you just shot, damage to other images - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - 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-V8BK | User Guide - Page 69
camera provides you with 7X optical zoom (which changes the lens focal distance), which can be used in combination with digital zoom (which digitally up to a certain point without causing deterioration of the image. • Digital zoom is not supported while "Timestamp" (page 147) is turned on. 1. Enter - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 70
the zoom controller and then holding it again towards [ ] will switch to digital zoom, which you can use to set an even higher zoom factor. • zoom factor. Digital Zoom Indicator Zoom Bar Focus Range (Displayed when shooting with Auto Focus, macro, or manual focus.) SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT 70 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 71
zoom without image deterioration is possible with image sizes of "6M (2816 × 2112 pixels)" and smaller. The range in which you can use digital zoom without image deterioration is indicated on the display. The deterioration point depends on the image size. • When shooting with "Auto Framing", the - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 72
Zoom" and then press [X]. 3. Use [S] and [T] to select "Off" and then press [SET]. • If you want to show the entire digital zoom range, select "On" here. Using Flash Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you want to use. Flash Flash Setting Description Auto - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 73
Mode [T] ( ) 2. Press the shutter button to shoot. IMPORTANT! • When using flash, take care that the flash window is not blocked by your fingers or the camera strap. B SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT 73 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 74
while the preflash operation is performed. - Red-eye reduction may not work very well if the subjects are located far away from the camera. ■ Checking the Flash Mode The current flash mode is indicated on the monitor screen and by the operation lamp when you half-press the shutter - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - 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 [SET]. You can set one of five levels, from -2 (weakest) to +2 (strongest). IMPORTANT! - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 76
flash turned off when lighting is dim results in a slow shutter speed, which can cause image blur due to hand movement. Secure the camera with a tripod, etc. • The presence of outdoor sunlight, fluorescent lighting, or some other light source can cause abnormal image colors. SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT 76 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 77
: one image 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed, the next image one second after the camera gets ready to shoot after the first image, and the final image one second after the camera gets ready to shoot after the second image. Self-timer is disabled. 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 78
monitor screen between Triple Self-timer shots. How long it takes for the camera to get ready to shoot again after it shoots an image depends on the and quality settings, whether or not a memory card is loaded in the camera, and the flash charge condition. • No self-timer operation can be performed - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - 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- - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 80
, etc., Old Photo, ID Photo, Layout, Auto Framing) - Movie mode, MOVIE BEST SHOT scenes • When using a continuous shutter mode, keep the camera still until all recording is finished. • A continuous shutter operation may stop part way through if memory capacity runs low. • The continuous shutter rate - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 81
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 continuous shutter - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 82
■ Recording Audio for a Snapshot 1. Press the shutter button to shoot. This monitor screen will show the image you just shot, along with the " " icon. • If you do not want to record audio at this time, press [MENU]. This will Remaining Recording Time display the monitor screen for - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 83
's microphone with your fingers while recording. • Good recording results are not possible when the camera is too far away from what you are trying to record. Microphone NOTE • After transferring an audio snapshot to your computer's hard disk, you can - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 84
"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 will be bounded by frames after detection is - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 85
frame of the face that is focused becomes green. 6. When you are ready 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 " (Tracking)" is selected for the AF area whenever "Family First" is - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - 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 262 Any manipulation of the data in the "FAMILY" folder can cause the camera to stop operating properly. Never delete or edit any data in the "FAMILY - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 87
204) and "Deleting All Files" (page 205) to delete the face data you want. • You can exit this procedure by pressing [MENU]. NOTE • Formatting the camera's built-in memory (page 218) deletes all the recorded face data. SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT 87 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 88
■ Shooting a Snapshot using Recorded and Edited Face Data 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" - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 89
NOTE • Be sure to select " (Tracking)" for the AF area whenever "Family First" is selected as the face recognition mode (page 127). Selecting the Face Detection Method (Priority) Use the following procedure to specify whether you want to give priority to faster speed or a higher number of faces - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 90
away or very small - A face that is very 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 person's facial expression, shooting conditions, or other factors - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 91
recognition. Use of no other focus mode is supported. • When shooting with the camera held sideways (for a portrait orientation shot), face recognition manually, and the camera sets the applicable aperture value automatically. M Mode (Manual You can set the shutter speed and Exposure) aperture manually. - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 92
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 is being used. 1. Set the mode dial to "A". 2. Press - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 93
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 is moving. The following shows - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 94
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 turn orange when you half - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 95
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 is being used. NOTE • Sensitivity is fixed at "ISO 50" when shooting with manual exposure (M mode) while "Auto" is selected for the "ISO" setting (page - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 96
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 is - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 97
SHOOTING A MOVIE Movie Image Quality Before shooting a movie, you should specify a movie image quality setting. Movie image quality is a standard that determines the detail, smoothness, and clarity of a movie during playback. Shooting with the high-quality (HQ) setting will result in better image - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 98
Movie File Formats Movies are recorded using H.264/AVC MOV format. Movies you shoot with your camera can be played back on a computer using QuickTime 7. Movie Size The following shows the approximate movie file size for a oneminute movie. Image Quality UHQ UHQ - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - 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-V8BK | User Guide - Page 100
shoot 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 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 101
press the shutter button again. IMPORTANT! • Movie data is continually recorded and stored in a buffer before you press the shutter button. Keep the camera pointed at the subject. Then at the right moment, press the shutter button. When you press the shutter button, the remaining recording time of - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 102
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, press the shutter button. 4. Press the shutter button again to stop shooting. Movie recording also will stop automatically if - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 103
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 subject for some time - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 104
USING BEST SHOT With BEST SHOT, you simply select the sample scene 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 subject being too dark if set up improperly) come out looking great! You - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 105
■ Selecting a Sample Scene 1. In a REC mode, align the mode dial with " " or " " and then press [SET]. Boundary Scene Name Scene Number For this type of sample scene: Snapshot Movie Select this mode dial setting: " " (BEST SHOT) " " (MOVIE BEST SHOT) This enters the BEST SHOT mode and displays - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 106
. IMPORTANT! • Night Scene, Fireworks scenes use slow shutter speeds. Since a slow shutter speed increases the chance of digital noise in the image, the camera automatically performs a digital noise reduction process on slow shutter images. Because of this, such images take longer to store after you - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 107
controller towards [ ] or [ ] again. • To scroll through available BEST SHOT scenes, 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 pressing [SET] while the description screen is displayed, the same - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 108
select "Save" and then press [SET]. Your BEST SHOT scene will be assigned the name "Recall User Scene", along with a scene number. IMPORTANT! • Formatting the camera's built-in memory (page 218) deletes all the user BEST SHOT scene files. 108 USING BEST SHOT - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 109
, and a movie setup can be used to shoot movies only. • You can check the settings of the currently selected BEST SHOT scene by displaying the camera's setting menus and looking at its settings. • User BEST SHOT scenes are assigned numbers in the sequence: U1, U2, U3, and so on. • The following - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 110
5. Use [S] and [T] to select "Delete" and then press [SET]. 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 [X] to select another scene and then press [SET]. • This returns to the recording - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - 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-V8BK | User Guide - Page 112
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 is unable to detect any keystone correction candidate at all, the message "Cannot correct image!" will appear on the monitor screen momentarily and - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 113
trying to shoot (correct) is enclosed within the monitor screen. The camera will not be able to detect the shape of the object correctly the object 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 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 114
Shooting ID Photographs You can use this procedure to shoot a portrait and then print it out in a variety of different standard ID photo sizes. The following are the ID photo sizes that are included on the printout. 30 × 24mm, 40 × 30mm, 45 × 35mm, 50 × 40mm, 55 × 45mm ■ Selecting the ID Photo Scene - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 115
you want, press [SET]. This saves the image in memory. IMPORTANT! • An ID 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 oval boundary. Also make sure that the subject's head is within - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 116
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 Old Photo • Make sure the entire photograph you are trying to record is enclosed - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 117
and then saves the original recorded image. An error message will appear (page 280), without displaying the photograph contour confirmation screen, if the camera is unable to find the contour of the photograph. 2. Use [W] and [X] to select the candidate you want to correct. 117 USING BEST SHOT - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 118
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 and area that - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - 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-V8BK | User Guide - Page 120
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 ready for the next one. Frame 5. Press the shutter button again to record the next snapshot. • If - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 121
pixels). • While Layout Shot is being used, the setup of the camera is changed automatically as shown below. - ISO Sensitivity: Auto (fixed) Spot (fixed) • The following functions are disabled during Layout Shot. - Digital Zoom - Self-timer - Continuous Shutter - Face Recognition Auto Tracking a - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 122
3. Align the focus frame with the subject you want to focus on and then half-press the shutter button. • The focus frame and the cropping boundary will follow the subject as it moves. • Focusing of the subject continues to be performed while you keep the shutter button half pressed. Focus frame - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 123
ADVANCED SETTINGS Changing the Focus Mode Your camera provides you with the four focus modes described below 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 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 124
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 focus by checking the operation lamp and the focus frame color. Operation - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 125
the rest of the way to shoot. NOTE • When proper focusing is not possible because the subject is closer than the Auto Focus range, 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 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 126
NOTE • When Macro Focus cannot focus properly because the subject is too far away, 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 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 127
setting: Spot To do this: Select this setting: When the shutter button is half-pressed, have the camera automatically select one or more of nine possible focus frames • If the camera is able to focus on multiple points, all applicable focus frames turn green. Multi Half-pressing the shutter - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 128
NOTE • When you select " Multi" as the focus area, nine focus frames appear on the monitor screen. The camera will automatically determine the optimum focus frame(s), which will change to green on the monitor screen. Spot/ Tracking Multi Using Focus Lock "Focus lock" is - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 129
be locked. Quick Shutter If you press the shutter button all the way without waiting for Auto Focus while Quick Shutter is turned on, the camera will record the image using a high-speed focus operation that is much faster than normal Auto Focus. This helps you avoid missing a special moment while - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 130
4. Press the shutter button all the way down without pausing. Pressing the shutter button all the way without pausing at the halfway 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 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 131
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 trains. Before the train - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 132
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 [W] and [X] keys are used to adjust the focus setting. Any other functions assigned to the [W] and - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 133
a moving subject using telephoto, when shooting a fast-moving subject, or when shooting under 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 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 134
off for the "Anti Shake" setting or select " Image Blur". • 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 ready - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 135
Shooting with the REC Light 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 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 136
. • 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 to achieve better results when shooting a backlit subject, a strongly - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - 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-V8BK | User Guide - Page 138
NOTE • Performing an EV shift operation while using multi-pattern metering will cause the metering mode to switch automatically to center weighted metering. The metering mode will return to multi-pattern metering when you change the exposure compensation value to 0.0 (page 142). • You can use the - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - 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-V8BK | User Guide - Page 140
the lens is aimed at on the monitor screen using the current manual white balance settings. If you want to use the current settings, jump directly to step 5. 4. Under the lighting conditions you plan to use when shooting, point the camera at a blank white piece of paper so it fills the entire - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 141
shutter speed in combination with a high ISO sensitivity setting can cause digital noise, which makes an image appear rough. For clean, good IMPORTANT! • Using flash with high ISO sensitivity can cause problems with subjects that close to the camera. • "Auto" ISO sensitivity always is used for movies - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 142
focus area to measure light. Use this metering method when you want to exert some control over exposure, without leaving settings totally up to the camera. Spot Spot metering takes readings at a very small area. Use this metering method when you want exposure to be set according to the brightness of - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 143
IMPORTANT! • The metering mode will change to "Center Weighted" automatically if you change the EV shift value (page 136) to anything other than 0.0 while "Multi" is selected. The metering mode will change back to "Center Weighted" when the EV shift value is changed back to 0.0. • When "Multi" is - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 144
the dynamic range of a photograph you have already 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 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 145
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-V8BK | User Guide - Page 146
Controlling Color Saturation Use the following procedure to adjust the saturation of colors in your images. 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the "Quality" tab, select "Saturation" and then press [X]. 3. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. You can specify one of - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 147
. • The recording date and time are determined in accordance with the 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 for the following types of images. - Some BEST SHOT images - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 148
Using the On-screen Histogram to Check Exposure The 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 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - 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 light. A - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 150
The following functions are 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 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 151
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the "REC" tab, select "L/R Key", and then press [X]. 3. Use [S] and [T] to select the function you want to assign and then press [SET]. After you assign a function, you can control its setting using the [W] and [X] keys. Selecting "Off" leaves the [W] and [X] - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 152
so you can check it. 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the "REC" tab, select "Review" and then press [X]. 3. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. To configure the camera to do this after an image is recorded: Display the image for about one second Nothing - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 153
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 off, and restores the settings the next time you turn the - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - 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-V8BK | User Guide - Page 155
, which are the ones that are configured when you first purchase the camera. See "Menu Reference" on page 269 for the initial factory default , select "Cancel". IMPORTANT! • The following are not initialized when you reset the camera (page 270). - Home Time setup - World Time setup - Adjust - Date - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - 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-V8BK | User Guide - 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 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 158
Press [MENU]. 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 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 159
screen. Slide the zoom controller in the direction of [ ] ( ). Stop playback Press [MENU]. IMPORTANT! • Playback may not be possible for movies not recorded with this camera. 159 VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIES - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 160
monitor screen used for playback is slightly smaller than normal. 4. After the setting is the way you want, press [SET]. Playing a Slideshow on the Camera The slideshow feature lets you play the files stored in memory in sequence, automatically. You can configure the slideshow so it plays the files - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 161
Images • All images: Includes all snapshots, movies, (Select the and audio in memory. files you want • Only: Includes snapshots and audio to include in the slideshow.) snapshots only. • Only: Includes movies only. • One Image: Includes only one specific image (selected using [W] and [X]). - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 162
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 may remain on the screen longer than the time specified by "Interval". 162 VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIES - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 163
music that plays when you execute "Effect" to other background music. ● Supported File File Types: IMA ADPCM format WAV files Sampling Frequencies: 22.05 kHz a background music file to a memory card, load the card into the camera. 2. Perform one of the following operations to open the memory card or - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 164
(pages 241, 259). IMPORTANT! • The background music files will be loop played in sequence. • If 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 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 165
160) before performing the steps below. • Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the USB cradle, and plug it into a power outlet. 1. Turn on the camera and place it onto the USB cradle. 2. Press the USB cradle's [PHOTO] button to start the slideshow. The slideshow is performed in accordance with the - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 166
cradle to a TV and enjoy the slideshow 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 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 167
[S] (DISP) to change the display contents. • Audio is stereo. • Certain TVs may cut off part of the images. • Audio is initially output by the camera at maximum volume. When you first start displaying images, set the TV volume control at a relatively low level and then adjust it as required. 167 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 168
describes one method for connection using the AV cable that comes with the camera. - DVD recorder or video deck: Connect to the VIDEO IN and AUDIO monitor to the DVD recorder or video deck that is connected to the camera. For information about connecting a monitor to the DVD recorder or video deck - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 169
the aspect ratio setting on your TV as well. Incorrect aspect ratio settings on the camera and/or the TV can result in abnormal image display. • 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 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 170
To zoom back out, slide the zoom controller towards If display indicators are turned on, an indicator in the lower right corner of the monitor screen shows what part of the zoomed image is currently displayed. To return to image to normal size Press [MENU]. IMPORTANT! • Depending on the image size, - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 171
Using the Calendar Screen Use the following procedure to display a calendar, which shows the first image 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 [ - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - 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: Keystone, Color Correction, Resize, Trimming, Copy, - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 173
EDITING IMAGES Resizing a Snapshot You can reduce the size of a snapshot and save the result as a separate snapshot. The original snapshot is also retained. You can resize a snapshot to any one of the following sizes. Image Size (Pixels) Print Size Larger 6M* 2816 × 2112 A3 Print 4M 2304 × 1728 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 174
IMPORTANT! • You cannot resize a VGA (640 × 480 pixels) size image. • Resizing a snapshot shot with an aspect ratio of 3:2 will cause the left and right sides of the image to be cut off. The aspect ratio of the resulting image will be 4:3. • The recording date of the resized version of the snapshot - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - 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 want to extract. 5. Press [SET] to extract the displayed part and save it as a separate file. • To exit the cropping procedure at any time before you press [SET], press [MENU]. - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 176
Color Restoration to Correct the Color of an Old Photograph Color restoration let you correct the old color of a 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 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 177
2M (1600 × 1200 pixels) size, the new (restored) version will be the same size as the original one. • When you display a restored image on the camera's monitor screen, the date and time indicate when the image was originally recorded, not when the image was corrected. NOTE • If you want to record - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 178
Editing the Date and Time of an Image Use the procedure in this section 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 edit. 2. Press [MENU]. 3. On the "PLAY" tab, select "Date/Time" and then - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 179
, if you want. • Note that this procedure does not actually change the image data. It simply alters how the image is displayed on the camera's monitor screen. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the "PLAY" tab, select "Rotation" and then press [X]. • This operation can be performed only while - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 180
Combining Multiple Snapshots into a Single Image (Layout Print) You can use the following procedure to insert snapshots into the frames of a layout and produce a new image that contains multiple snapshots. • Layout pattern (Two Images) • Layout pattern (Three Images) 3. On the "PLAY" tab, select - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 181
new image unless there is a snapshot in all of the layout frames. IMPORTANT! • 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 and time indicates when the last image added to the layout was - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 182
Adjusting White Balance of a Recorded Image You 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]. - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 183
used when you originally recorded the image. If you used the "Auto" or "Manual" white balance setting when you recorded the image, "Cancel" will be selected (page you display an image whose white balance has been adjusted on the camera's monitor screen, the date and time indicates when the image was - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - 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-V8BK | User Guide - Page 185
Dynamic Range correction on an image causes the new (corrected) version to be stored as 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 recorded, not when the image was corrected. 185 EDITING IMAGES - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 186
can perform the following cut operations on the camera to edit movies you have recorded. Operation Cut 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 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 187
1. Play back the movie you want to edit. 2. Press [SET] to pause playback. • Check to make sure that " " (cut icon) is displayed on the monitor screen. If it isn't, press [SET] again. 3. Press [T]. Cut icon • You could also perform the following steps in place of steps 1 through 3 above. - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - 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-V8BK | User Guide - Page 189
Creating a Snapshot of a Movie Frame (MOTION PRINT) MOTION PRINT lets you capture a movie frame and use it to create a snapshot. The snapshot you create can be either of the two formats described below. 9-frame Snapshot 1-frame Snapshot This format puts the selected movie frame in the center, the - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 190
frame you want, press [SET]. • If you selected "9 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 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 191
USING AUDIO Adding Audio to a Snapshot The dubbing feature of your camera lets you add audio to a snapshot after you shoot it. A snapshot that includes audio (regardless of whether the audio was recorded on the spot or - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 192
[SET] again to stop audio recording. Recording will stop automatically after about 30 seconds if you do not press [SET]. NOTE • Your camera supports the following audio data formats. - Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM (.WAV extension) - Approximate Audio File Size: 165KB (30-second recording at 5.5KB per - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 193
Recording Audio Only (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 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 194
[SET] and selecting another BEST SHOT scene. NOTE • You can also play back Voice Recording data on your computer using QuickTime. • 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 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - 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-V8BK | User Guide - Page 196
folder to CIMG0026.JPG be created automatically. Serial number Extension (4 digits) Folders Folders are named from 100CASIO* to 999CASIO* • a sample scene that optimizes settings for auction site images. Depending on your camera model, the sample scene is named either "For eBay" or "Auction - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 197
NOTE • You can view folder and file names on your computer. For details about how file names are displayed on the camera's monitor screen, see page 268. • The total number of folders and files that is allowed depends on the image size and quality, and capacity of - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 198
4. Use [S] and [T] to select "On" and then press [SET]. An image that is protected is indicated by the " " icon. 5. Now you can repeat steps 3 and 4 to protect another image or exit this procedure by pressing [MENU]. To unprotect a specific file Perform the procedure under "Protecting a Specific - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 199
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 an audio snapshot in - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 200
IMPORTANT! • The snapshot copied to the FAVORITE folder is converted to QVGA size (320 × 240 pixels). A snapshot in the FAVORITE folder cannot be restored to its original size. • Snapshots in the FAVORITE folder cannot be copied to a memory card. NOTE • The number of snapshots that can be stored in - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 201
perform the following steps and copy a file from your memory card to another person's memory card. 1 Copy the file from your memory card to the camera's built-in memory. 2 Remove your memory card and insert the other person's memory card. 3 Copy the file from built-in memory to the other memory - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 202
memory to a memory card. You cannot copy files individually. 1. Load the memory card to which you want to copy the files 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 "Built-in - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - 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-V8BK | User Guide - Page 204
DELETING FILES You can delete files you no longer need, or after you transfer them to your computer's hard disk or print them. This frees up memory for new files. You can delete one specific file, or you can delete all files currently in memory. Here we will explain the different file delete - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 205
Deleting All Files 1. In the PLAY mode, press [T] ( ). 2. Use [S] and [T] to select "All Files Delete" and then press [SET]. 3. In response to the confirmation message that appears, use [S] and [T] to select "Yes". • To cancel the delete operation, select "No" instead of "Yes". 4. Press [SET]. • - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - 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 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 207
■ Setting the Operation Tone Volume Level 1. Press [MENU]. 2. On the "Set Up" tab, select "Sounds" and then press [X]. 3. Use [S] and [T] to select " Operation". 4. Use [W] and [X] to specify the playback volume setting you want and then press [SET]. • You can set the volume to one of eight levels - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 208
: On Off NOTE • The following are the types of images that you can select for the startup screen. - Special startup screen images built into the camera - Snapshots - Audio snapshots (Audio does not play.) • Only one startup screen image can be in effect at any time. To change the startup screen to - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 209
the "Set Up" tab, select "File No." and then press [X]. 3. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. To have the camera do this: Select this setting: Remember the numbers used for files. Files will be named using the next sequential number, even if files are deleted - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - 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-V8BK | User Guide - Page 211
■ Setting the Date and Time for Your Home City 1. Press [MENU]. 2. On the "Set Up" tab, select "Adjust" and then press [X]. 3. Set the date and the time. To do this: Move the cursor between settings Change the setting at the cursor location Toggle between 12-hour and 24-hour format Do this: - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - 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-V8BK | User Guide - 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-V8BK | User Guide - 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-V8BK | User Guide - 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-V8BK | User Guide - Page 216
want and then press [SET]. When you want to connect to this type Select this of device: setting: Computer or a printer that supports USB DIRECT-PRINT (page 220) With this setting, the computer sees the camera as an external storage device. Use this setting for normal transfer of images from the - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - 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-V8BK | User Guide - Page 218
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 progress. • Never open the battery cover while formatting is in progress. Doing so - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 219
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 with the camera. See "Using the Camera with a - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 220
you want to print to the professional print service. Before taking in a memory card, you can use the camera's DPOF settings (page 224) to specify - Printer that support PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT ■ Printing on a Printer with a Memory Card Slot Remove a memory card from the camera and insert it - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - 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-V8BK | User Guide - Page 222
USB cradle. 6. 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 then press [X]. 10. Use [S] and [T] to select a paper size and then press [SET]. • The - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 223
wait..." will appear on the monitor screen. The message will disappear after a short while, even though printing is still being performed. Pressing any camera button will cause the printing status message to re-appear. The print menu screen will re-appear when printing is complete. • If you selected - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 224
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. ■ Configuring DPOF Settings Individually - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 225
5. Use [S] and [T] to specify the number of copies. • You can specify up to 99 for the number of copies. Specify 0 if you do not want to print the image. 6. If you want to include the date in the images, slide the zoom controller to turn on date stamping. • To turn off date stamping, slide the zoom - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 226
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 and time directly into the image data (page 147). 226 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 227
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 Imaging Products Association (CIPA) ■ USB - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - 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-V8BK | User Guide - Page 229
to a computer with the bundled USB cable provides you with the capabilities described below. View and store images* You can use your computer to view camera images and for long-term storage of images. You can manage, edit, and print images stored Manage, on your computer. edit, and • Refer to - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 230
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 the 234 official EXILIM Website at http://www.exilim.com/ Transfer of images from the camera and management of - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 231
, 247 QuickTime 7, and Flash Player separately. VideoStudio 10 Plus for CASIO (Trial Version) • This is the Trial Version Edit movies of 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 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 232
installation (18MB on hard disk) YouTube Uploader for CASIO • Sufficient memory to run the operating system • Computer or higher QuickTime 7 CPU :Pentium or higher Memory :At least 128MB OS :Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 / XP Movie Wizard 3.2 SE VCD CPU :Intel Pentium 4, M, D, CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 233
10 Plus for CASIO (Trial Version) me" files on the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera. ■ Precautions for Windows Vista Users • Photo Transport will not made computer or under a dual-processor environment is not supported. • Operation may not be possible under certain computer environments - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 234
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. If you do, the - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 235
turn off while it is in the middle of exchanging files with your computer. Use of the special 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 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 236
it will go. Proper operation is not possible if connections are not correct. 3. Open the lens cover to turn on the camera and then press [MENU]. • Do not place the camera on the USB cradle yet. 4. On the "Set Up" tab, select "USB" and then press [X]. 5. Use [S] and [T] to select "Mass Storage - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 237
the USB mode, which is indicated by the USB lamp lighting green. In this mode, your computer recognizes the memory card loaded in the camera (or the camera's built-in memory if it does not have a memory card loaded) as a removable disk. From now on, you will not have to perform steps - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 238
"Computer". Windows 2000/Me/98SE/98 users: Doubleclick "My Computer". 2. Double-click "Removable Disk". • Your computer recognizes the memory card loaded in the camera (or built-in memory if there is no card) as a removable disk. 3. Double-click the "DCIM" folder. 4. Double-click the folder that - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 239
. This displays the image. • For information about file names, see "Memory Folder Structure" on page 262. NOTE • An image that was rotated on the camera will be displayed on your computer screen in its original (unrotated) orientation. ■ Saving an Image on Your Computer In order to work on an image - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 240
memory on your computer. IMPORTANT! • Never use your computer to modify, delete, move, or rename any image 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 will make it impossible to play back images on the - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 241
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 drive number assigned to the - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 242
system requirements. 4. Click "Install" for Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM. 5. Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to install Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM. Checking Your installed, install Microsoft DirectX 9.0c from the bundled CD-ROM. 242 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 243
then click "Read me". • "Read me" files contain important information about installation, including installation conditions and computer system requirements. 4. Click "Install" for QuickTime 7. 5. Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to install QuickTime 7. 243 USING THE - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 244
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? YouTube is a site managed by YouTube, LLC. At YouTube, you can upload movies you recorded and view movies - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 245
Install" for YouTube Uploader for CASIO. 5. Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to install YouTube Uploader for CASIO. ■ Uploading a movie file , connect your computer to the Internet. 3. Connect the camera to your computer. • See page 235 for information about connecting the - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 246
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 a list of movie files in camera memory. Select the check box - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 247
information about installation, including installation conditions and computer system requirements. 4. Click "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 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - 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-V8BK | User Guide - Page 249
See page 235 for information about connecting the 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 onto the Photo Transport Transfer button. Move - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 250
4. Follow the instructions that appear on the display to transfer the image file to the camera. • The image camera 1. First, connect the camera to your computer. • See page 235 for information about connecting the camera to your computer. 2. On your computer, click "Start", "All Programs", "Casio - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 251
mouse button. Capture area 6. Follow the instructions that appear on the display to transfer a capture of the selected area to the camera. • The image transfer method and detailed the setup, operational procedures, and troubleshooting, click the Help button. 251 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 252
• Use the CD-ROM that has "User's Guide Included" on its label. • Normally, this should 3. Click "Manual" to select it and then click the name of the application whose manual you want to accesses the user registration website. Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to register - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 253
9/ OS X • USB driver not required. Transfer of images from the camera and management of images on your Macintosh OS 9 OS X • Use 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 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 254
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. Use the - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 255
it will go. Proper operation is not possible if connections are not correct. 3. Open the lens cover to turn on the camera and then press [MENU]. • Do not place the camera on the USB cradle yet. 4. On the "Set Up" tab, select "USB" and then press [X]. 5. Use [S] and [T] to select "Mass Storage - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 256
the USB mode, which is indicated by the USB lamp lighting green. In this mode, your Macintosh recognizes the memory card loaded in the camera (or the camera's built-in memory if it does not have a memory card loaded) as a drive. The appearance of the drive icon depends on the Mac OS - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 257
to your 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 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 258
folder on your Macintosh. IMPORTANT! • Never use your computer to modify, delete, move, or rename any image 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 will make it impossible to play back images on the - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 259
to Trash. 2. Press the USB cradle [USB] button. After making sure that the cradle's USB lamp is not lit, remove the 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 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 260
"Digital Camera" folder and then open the folder for the language whose user's guide you want to view. 3. Open the file named "camera_xx.pdf". • "xx" is the language code (Example: camera_e.pdf is for English.) Registering as a User Internet registration only is supported. Visit the following CASIO - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 261
type of computer you have. Some typical examples are shown below. After you connect, use the 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 After checking to make sure that your computer's card - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 262
DCF is a system that defines both image file formats and the 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 from another DCF device. ■ Memory Folder Structure DCIM 100CASIO *1 CIMG0001.JPG - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 263
Recognition Folder Folder that contains face members recorded for family members. Any manipulation of the data in the "FAMILY" folder can cause the camera to stop operating properly. Never delete or edit any data in the "FAMILY" folder. • Background Music Folder Folder created when you switch to - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - 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-V8BK | User Guide - 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, - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 266
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 [PHOTO] Button (pages 165, 167) 5 [CHARGE] Lamp (pages 38 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 267
in various modes. They do not represent screens that actually appear on the camera. ■ Recording Mode 123456789bk bl bm cl ck bn bo bp bt (page 133) 6 Recording Mode (page 84) cm Recording Mode 7 Digital zoom indicator bo ISO Sensitivity (page 141) cn Remaining Movie Memory (page - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 268
■ Snapshot Playback Mode 12 3 4 bq 5 6 bp 7 8 9 bo bnbmblbk 1 File Type (page 156) bl White Balance Setting 2 Protect Indicator (page 197) (page 138) 3 Folder Name/File Name bm Flash Mode (page 72) (page 196) bn Recording Mode 4 Snapshot Image Quality bo Battery Level Indicator (page - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 269
Auto Focus)* / (Macro) / (Infinity) / (Manual Focus) Continuous Normal Speed / High Speed / Flash 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 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 270
/ N (Day White Fluorescent) / D (Daylight Fluorescent) / (Tungsten) / Manual ISO Auto* / ISO 50 / ISO 100 / ISO 200 / ISO 400 text language. • The number and types of languages depend on the geographic area where the camera was marketed. Sleep 30 sec / 1 min* / 2 min / Off Auto Power Off - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - 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-V8BK | User Guide - Page 272
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 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 273
create folder. / Memory is full. / Write error. Red Memory card problem. / Memory card is Flashing unformatted. / BEST SHOT setup cannot be Self-timer countdown. IMPORTANT! • Never remove the memory card from the camera while the operation lamp is flashing green. Doing so will cause the - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - 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-V8BK | User Guide - Page 275
Troubleshooting Guide Finding the Problem and Fixing It Problem Power Supply Power does not turn on. The battery won't charge. Camera replaced. Purchase a separately available CASIO NP-50 rechargeable lithium ion 68). Use manual focus (page 131). 4) You may be moving the camera when shooting. - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - 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 ). 1) You may be using Manual Focus and have not focused the - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 277
Problem Possible Causes and Action An image I shot was not saved. 1) Camera power may have been turned off selected causes deterioration of the image. 2) Time stamping may be turned on, which will cause digital zoom to be disabled. Turn off time stamping (page 147). Recognition of a family member - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 278
Problem Playback The color of the playback image is different from what appears on you are shooting. Position 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 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 279
can download from the official EXILIM Website at http://www.exilim.com/ 3) If your 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 when you turn the camera on, it means that the camera's built-in memory - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 280
camera's protection function may have activated because camera temperature is too high. Turn off the camera camera, remove the memory card, and then reload it into the camera. If this message re-appears when you turn the camera camera to a printer while the camera and the camera turns off whenever lens - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 281
is out of ink. SYSTEM ERROR Your camera system is corrupted. Contact your retailer or an authorized CASIO service center. The card is locked. The LOCK 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-V8BK | User Guide - 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-V8BK | User Guide - Page 283
Image Size (Pixels) VGA (640 × 480) Image Quality Approximate Image File Size Approximate Built-in Memory (11.8 MB) Capacity Fine 330 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 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 284
to 266 mm on a 35 mm film camera.) 12 lenses in 9 groups, including aspherical lens. Zoom 7X optical zoom / 4X digital zoom (Image Size: 8M (3264 × 2448 (1.3' to ) Macro Focus: 10 cm to 50 cm (3.9" to 19.7") Infinity: Manual Focus: 10 cm to (3.9" to ) Range is affected by optical zoom. Exposure - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 285
/ F9.2* * Using optical zoom causes the aperture value to change. * F9.2 is the aperture when an ND filter is being used. Auto, fixed (6 modes), manual Snapshots (Standard): Auto, ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800 * Maximum sensitivity is ISO 1600 when the BEST SHOT "High Sensitivity" scene - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 286
Time Input/Output Terminals USB Microphone Speaker Built-in quartz digital clock Date and Time: Recorded with image data, Time approximate amount of time under normal temperature (23°C (73°F)) before the camera turns off. These values are not guaranteed. Low temperatures shorten battery life. - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 287
starting from a full charge. Repeated charging shortens 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 3.7 V DC; Approximately 4.5 W 95 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 288
(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 standards) 5.3 V DC, Approximately 3.2 W 111 - Casio EX-V8BK | User Guide - Page 289
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E
Digital Camera
EX-V8
User’s Guide
K830PCM1DMX
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 official EXILIM
Website at http://www.exilim.com/