OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Previewing the Last Image Recorded Recording a Single Image (1-Image) Normally, you need to enter the PLAY mode (page E-109) to display an image on the camera’s monitor screen. The following procedure lets you view the image you just recorded without leaving the REC mode. With the 1-Image Mode, a single snapshot is recorded when you press the shutter release button. 1. Align the drive mode dial with (1-Image). 2.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Deleting the Last Image Recorded in the REC Mode Using the Flash The following describes the flash settings you can make to suit a variety of lighting needs. Normally, you need to enter the PLAY mode (page E-109) to delete an image. The following procedure lets you delete the image you just recorded without leaving the REC mode. Selecting the Flash Mode Use the following procedure to select the flash mode. IMPORTANT! • Note that the image delete operation cannot be undone.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • Each press of cycles through the available flash mode indicators on the monitor screen. To do this: Have the flash fire automatically in accordance with subject brightness (Auto Flash). Flash Status Indicators You can find out the current flash unit status by checking the monitor screen indicator and the flash charge lamp while the shutter release button is pressed about half way down.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Adjusting the Flash Intensity Changing the Sync Speed Use the following procedure to adjust the intensity of the flash when it fires. You can use the following procedure to select a shutter speed when using the flash. 1. Align the power/function switch with 1. Align the power/function switch with . . 2. Press MENU. 2. Press MENU. 3. Select “Flash Intensity” and then rock the con- 3. Select “Sync Speed” and then rock the control trol button to the right.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Selecting a Flash Sync Setting • In the Shutter Speed Priority AE Mode (S Mode) or Manual Exposure Mode (M Mode), the manually set shutter speed takes priority over the above setting. You can use the following procedure to change the timing of the flash. By using the flash sync setting, you can control blur produced by movement. ■ Front-curtain and Rear-curtain Sync Front-curtain sync causes the flash to fire immediately after the shutter opens.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. Align the power/function switch with Example 1 : To use front-curtain sync to record the image of cars running along a road at night . 2. Press MENU. The images of the cars are recorded first when the flash fires, followed by the headlights, so the blur of movement extends from the front of the cars. 3. Select “Flash Setting” and then rock the control button to the right. 4. Select the setting you want, and then click the control button to apply it.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • Red-eye reduction may not work well when the camera is not pointed directly at the subject or when the subject is far from the camera. • White balance is fixed while the flash is being used, so sunlight, fluorescent lighting, or other sources of illumination in the immediate area may affect the coloring of the recorded image. Precautions when Using Flash • Make sure that you do not touch or block the flash or the exposure sensor with your fingers.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Rotate the selector dial to select the focus Selecting the Focus Mode mode, and then release FOCUS. You can use the following procedure to select from among five different focus modes: Multi-area AF, Spot AF, Manual, Infinity, and Macro. 1. Align the power/function switch with MF . 2. Hold down FOCUS.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • The camera automatically selects and displays the focus frame that is best suited to the subject that is closest to the camera. Using Auto Focus (Multi-area Auto Focus) As its name suggests, the Auto Focus Mode adjusts focus automatically. When you press the shutter release about half way, the camera measures three distances and automatically focuses on the nearest subject. The following is the focusing range for Auto Focus. Focusing Range: 30 cm to ∞. Focus frame 1.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. After selecting the focus frame you want, re- Using the Spot Auto Focus Mode lease FOCUS. With Spot Auto Focus, you can select one of nine focus frames to suit the object on which you want Auto Focus to be performed. • This makes the focus frame you selected the active focus frame. 1. Use the selector dial to select “ ” as the focus IMPORTANT! mode. • Note that you cannot change the focus frame position while a Best Shot Mode composition outline is on the display.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. While watching the image on the monitor Using the Manual Focus Mode screen, rock the control button up or down to focus. With Manual Focus, you make the required focus settings by hand. The following shows the relationship between the optical zoom factor and the focusing distance for the Manual Focus Mode. Optical Zoom Factor Focusing Distance 1X 3X 6cm to ∞ 20cm to ∞ If you want to do this: Do this: Move focus away from the subject Rock the control button up.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Infinity Mode Using the Macro Mode The Infinity Mode sets the focus near infinity. It is a good choice for scenery and other far-off subjects. Focus adjustment starts automatically whenever you press the shutter release button about half way down. The Macro Mode automatically sets the focus for close-up shooting. Focus adjustment starts automatically whenever you press the shutter release button about half way down.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. While keeping the shutter release button de- Using Focus Lock pressed half way, move the camera and compose the image as you want. Normally, Auto Focus automatically focuses on whatever is inside the focus frame. Focus lock is a technique you can use in the Spot AF ( ), Infinity ( ), and Macro ( ) modes to lock the focus on a subject and then move the camera so the focus frame is pointed at another subject when you record.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTES Expanding the Focus Area • Pressing the shutter release button half way while the expanded focus area is turned on in the Multi-area AF ( ), Spot AF ( ), Infinity ( ), or Macro ( ) mode, displays the enlarged focus area. • In the Manual Focus (MF) mode, the expanded focus area is always displayed if it is turned on. You can use the following procedure to expand the focus area used in all focus modes. 1. Align the power/function switch with . 2. Press MENU.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Multi-pattern: Selecting the Metering Mode Multi-pattern metering divides the image into sections and measures the light in each section for a balanced exposure reading. The camera automatically determines shooting conditions according to the measured lighting pattern, and makes exposure settings accordingly. This type of metering provides error-free exposure settings for a wide range of shooting conditions.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use the selector dial to select the setting you Selecting White Balance want, and then release WB. Different types of light sources (sunlight, light bulbs, etc.) emit light at various wavelengths, which can affect the color of the recorded image. White balance lets you make adjustments to help ensure that the colors of a subject appear most natural under the type of lighting that is available. 1. Align the power/function switch with To do this: . 2. Hold down WB.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Point the camera at a piece of white paper or Adjusting White Balance Manually other similar object so it completely fills the monitor screen, and then click the control button. Under some light sources, automatic white balance under the “Auto” setting can take a long time to complete. Also, the auto white balance range (color temperature range) is limited. Manual white balance helps to ensure that colors are recorded correctly for a particular light source.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE Using AE Lock • AE lock is not canceled if you release AE-L holding the shutter release button half way. When using any exposure modes besides the M (Manual) Mode, pressing the shutter release button half way focuses the image and fixes exposure settings. With AE lock, you can fix exposure settings and then compose and focus the image, which comes in handy in the following situations.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Exposure Compensation Whenever the P Mode, A Mode, S Mode, or Best Shot Mode is selected as the exposure mode, you can adjust the exposure compensation value (EV value) within the range shown below in order to compensate for current lighting conditions. As a rule of thumb, you should use a positive value to compensate for a bright colored subject and a negative value for a dark colored subject.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • Rocking the control button to the left decreases the EV value. A lower EV value is best for black and dark colored subjects. IMPORTANT! • You may not be able to obtain satisfactory results even after performing exposure compensation when shooting under very dark or very bright conditions. • An EV value setting you make remains in effect until you change it. To cancel exposure compensation, use the control button to change the EV value to zero so the indicator disappears.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Using the Histogram • Exposure conditions indicated by the histogram may not be accurate when using the flash, when using multi-pattern metering, or under certain other conditions. • When using the Continuous Shutter Mode or AEB, the histogram appears for the first image only (pages E88, 89). • This histogram does not appear in the Movie Mode (page E-93).
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 6. Push the zoom contoller upwards towards Using Digital Zoom (telephoto) You can use digital zoom to enlarge the center portion of the screen. Note that digital zoom becomes available only after optical zoom reaches its maximum setting. The following shows the range that is available with digital zoom. Zoom Factor Range: 3x to 9.6x (combination with optical zoom) 1. Align the power/function switch with to zoom in.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Instant Setup Using the Best Shot Mode 1. Align the exposure mode dial with The camera has five built-in Best Shot Mode scenes that you can use for automatic set up the camera with the configuration required to record the selected scene. 2. Align the power/function switch with (Best Shot). . 3. Rock the control button to the left or right, or rotate the selector dial to select the scene you want to use. 4.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTES Copying a Scene from the CD-ROM Best Shot Library • Best Shot Mode scenes are not images recorded using this camera. They are intended for reference purposes only. • The actual conditions that are present when you record your image may make it impossible to correctly obtain all of the effects of the Best Shot scene you select. • After setting up the camera by selecting a Best Shot scene, you can change the settings if you want.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. Place the bundled CD-ROM into your 4. If you are running a Macintosh, perform the fol- computer’s CD-ROM drive. lowing steps. • If you are running Windows, this causes a CD-ROM menu to start up automatically. (1) Open “CASIO” “BestShot Library” “QV4000”, and then double-click the file named “index_english.htm”. 3. If you are running Windows, perform the following steps. • This starts up your Web browser and displays a catalog of Best Shot library scenes.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 5. Load the memory card into the camera. ■ Composition Outline With certain Best Shot Mode images, a composition outline appears on the monitor screen to aid you when composing your image. The focus frame is also adjusted on the monitor screen, so it is in the appropriate location to suit the composition outline. 6. Specify either “Built-in + CF” or “CF” as the location of the Best Shot scenes on page E-81. 7.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 5. Click the control button. Registering Your Own Best Shot Scenes • This completes scene registration. You can register the settings of any image recorded with a CASIO QV-4000 camera as a “user setup” for the Best Shot Mode. After you register a user Best Shot scene, you can recall it and use its setup just as you do with other Best Shot scenes.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTES Specifying the Location of Best Shot Mode Scenes • Registering a user Best Shot scene stores the following settings: focus mode, EV shift, filter, metering mode, white balance, color enhancement, flash intensity, sharpness, saturation, contrast, flash mode, flash setting, sync speed, digital zoom. • You can use only images recorded with the CASIO QV-4000 to register a user setup. • You can register up to 250 Best Shot scenes, including those copied from the bundled CD-ROM.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTES Specifying the Exposure Mode • See page E-77 for information about copying Best Shot scenes to a memory card. • If there are no Best Shot scene files or user Best Shot scenes on the memory card, you will be able to select from among the built-in scenes only, even when the “Built-in+CF” or “CF” option is selected. You can use the exposure mode dial to select from among the exposure modes listed below.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ Program AE vs Full Auto With both Program AE and Full Auto, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture settings. The table below shows which other settings can be made for each mode. NOTE • Recording images in the Full Auto Mode causes a number of camera settings to be made automatically in accordance with shooting conditions. See “Full Auto Mode Settings” on page E-154 for more information.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. Align the exposure mode dial with A (Aperture Aperture Priority AE Priority). The A Mode (aperture priority AE) is the opposite of the S Mode. It lets you specify an aperture setting and the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed accordingly. A larger aperture decreases depth of field, which is the zone of sharp focus in a scene. Conversely, a smaller aperture increases depth of field. Large Aperture 2. Align the power/function switch with . 3.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. Align the exposure mode dial with S (Shutter Shutter Speed Priority AE Speed Priority). The S Mode (shutter speed priority AE) lets you specify a shutter speed setting and the camera automatically adjusts aperture accordingly. Slow (1/30) 2. Align the power/function switch with . 3. Rotate the selector dial to select the shutter Fast (1/1000) speed you want.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • A shutter speed slower than 1/8 second can cause the brightness of the image on the monitor screen to be different from the brightness of the image that is recorded. • Note that the shutter speed used when actually recording an image is slightly off from the shutter speed value you specify. IMPORTANT! • It is often difficult to obtain proper brightness when shooting a subject that is very dark or very light.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Press the shutter release button to record the Manual Exposure image. The M Mode (Manual Exposure) lets you make the shutter speed and aperture settings you want. IMPORTANT! • The shutter speed settings you can make are the same as those for shutter speed priority AE (page E-85). • The aperture settings you can make are the same as those for aperture priority AE (page E-84).
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • At shutter speeds of one second or slower, the camera automatically performs internal data processing intended to limit image static, so the image record operation takes longer at slow shutter speeds. At shutter speeds of one second or greater, doubling the shutter speed setting tells you about how long it takes for an image to be recorded. For example, image recording with a shutter speed of one second takes about two seconds.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • Note that the flash does not fire during continuous shutter recording. Using the AEB (Automatic Exposure Bracketing) Mode • You cannot use the self-timer in combination with the Continuous Shutter Mode. The AEB Mode automatically records three or five images when you press the shutter button. You can select from among four different exposure value bracketing steps: ±1/3EV, ±1/2EV, ±2/3EV, ±1EV. To configure AEB Mode settings 1. Align the power/function switch with 2.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Select “AEB Setting” and then rock the control IMPORTANT! button to the right. • Specifying three exposures causes images to be recorded in the following sequence: Optimum Exposure Shift Exposure. Minus Shift Exposure Plus • Specifying five exposures causes images to be recorded in the following sequence: Minus Shift x 1 Exposure Optimum Exposure Plus Shift x 1 Exposure Minus Shift x 2 Exposure Plus Shift x 2 Exposure. 4.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Compose the image and then press the shutter Creating a Panorama release button to record it. The Panorama Mode lets you digitally stitch together multiple images to create a sweeping panorama. • Keep the shutter release button depressed to record the specified number of images. • Releasing the shutter release button before all the images are recorded stops recording at that point. IMPORTANT! • You cannot use AEB in the following cases.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Press the shutter release button to record the NOTE first image. • The camera uses the same exposure, white balance, and focus mode settings in effect when the first image of the panorama is recorded for recording all of the other images of the panorama. • The right edge of the first image remains on the left side of the monitor screen to help you compose the second image of the panorama. Right edge of previous image 4.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. Align the drive mode dial with Recording a Movie (Movie). 2. Align the power/function switch with You can record movies that are approximately 30 seconds long. . 3. Point the camera at the subject and then press the shutter release button about half way down. 4. Press the shutter release button all the way down to start recording. • Recording continues for 30 seconds. ■ File Format: AVI AVI format is the Motion JPEG format standard advocated by the Open DML Consortium.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Image Size and Quality REC Mode Camera Settings You can specify the image quality and image size to suit the type of image you are recording. The following are the settings you can make in the REC mode when recording an image. • • • • • • • • • Image size and quality Color enhancement Color filter Saturation Contrast Sharpness Screen grid on/off Time and date stamping Setup memory 1. Align the power/function switch with . 2. Press MENU. 3.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ Size/Quality Setting and Image Capacity Image size (pixels) 2240 X 1680 2256 X 1504 (3:2) 1600 X 1200 1280 X 960 640 X 480 Quality FINE NORMAL ECONOMY TIFF FINE NORMAL ECONOMY TIFF FINE NORMAL ECONOMY TIFF FINE NORMAL ECONOMY TIFF FINE NORMAL ECONOMY TIFF File size 1.8MB 1.2MB 0.72MB 11.025MB 1.6MB 1.1MB 0.66MB 9.99MB 0.85MB 0.6MB 0.35MB 5.625MB 0.5MB 0.35MB 0.2MB 3.6MB 0.15MB 0.09MB 0.06MB 0.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTES Enhancing Certain Colors • Enhancing a color produces the same effect as attaching a color enhancer lens filter to the lens. • If color enhancement and the filter function (page E97) are both turned on at the same time, the filter function is given priority (color enhancement is not performed). Use the following procedure when you want to enhance a particular color in your recorded image. 1. Align the power/function switch with . 2. Press MENU. 3.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Filter Function Specifying Color Saturation The camera’s filter function lets you alter the tint of an image when you record it. Use the following procedure to control the intensity of the image you are recording. 1. Align the power/function switch with 1. Align the power/function switch with . . 2. Press MENU. 2. Press MENU. 3. Select “Filter” and then rock the control button 3. Select “Saturation” and then rock the control to the right.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Contrast Specifying Outline Sharpness Use this procedure to adjust the relative difference between the light areas and dark areas of the image you are recording. Use the following procedure to control the sharpness of image outlines. 1. Align the power/function switch with 1. Align the power/function switch with . . 2. Press MENU. 2. Press MENU. 3. Select “Sharpness” and then rock the control 3. Select “Contrast” and then rock the control button to the right.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Select the setting you want, and then click the Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off control button to apply it. You can display gridlines on the monitor screen to help you compose images and ensure that the camera is straight when recording. To do this: Turn the grid off Turn the grid on Select this: Off On 5. Press MENU to exit the setting procedure. 1. Align the power/function switch with . 2. Press MENU. 3.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Select the setting you want, and then click the Inserting a Time Stamp into an Image control button to apply it. When it is turned on, the time stamp function digitally stamps the recording date and time in the lower right corner of each image as it is recorded. Note that once an image is stamped, the date and time cannot be deleted.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Power On Default Settings To do this when the camera is turned on: Configuring the camera’s “mode memory” controls power on default settings. Turning a mode memory item on specifies that the current setting of the item when the camera is turned off should be restored when the camera is turned back on again. Turning a mode memory item off specifies that its factory default setting should be used whenever the camera is turned on. 1.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Resetting the Camera Use the following procedure to reset all of the camera’s settings to their initial defaults as shown under “Camera Menus” on page E-150. 1. Align the power/function switch with or . 2. Press MENU. 3. Select “Reset” and then rock the control button to the right. 4. In response to the confirmation message that appears, rock the control button up or down to select “Yes” to reset or “No” to exit and click the control button.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. Align the power/function switch with Using the Remote Shutter Release You can use an optionally available remote shutter release (WR-3C) to release the shutter without touching the camera. By mounting the camera on a tripod and using the remote shutter release, you can eliminate the chance of blurred images due to accidental hand movement. For full details, see the instructions that come with the remote shutter release. . 3. Press MENU. 4.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Attaching an External Flash Unit Using an External Flash Use of a commercially available flash unit makes it possible to obtain a higher level of brightness (guide number) than you get when using the built-in flash alone. An external flash also makes it possible to extend the effective range of flash photography. IMPORTANT! • Always make sure that the external flash unit is turned off before attaching it to or detaching it from the camera.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • When attaching an external flash unit to the camera, you should also purchase and install a gripped bracket that can be secured to the camera’s tripod hole. IMPORTANT! 2. Turn on camera power and make the required camera settings. • Exposure Mode: M (Manual Exposure) • Shutter Speed: Around 1/60 (Actual setting should be in accordance with aperture setting.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • Canon Inc. Tele-Converter TC-DC58 Attaching a Conversion Lens, Close-up Lens, or Filter Focal Distance: Digital camera focal distance x 1.5 Threads in the camera’s lens allow connection of an optionally available Conversion Lens Adaptor (LU-35A). After installing the adaptor, you can attach one of the recommended converter lenses, the recommended close-up lens, or an optionally available filter.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • Canon Inc. 58mm Close-up Lens 250D Focal Distance: In the Macro Mode, 5 cm to 14 cm from the surface of the close up lens to the subject (when zoom is set to maximum wide angle); 7 cm to 14 cm in other modes Close-up Lens (250D) Conversion Lens Adaptor (LU-35A) IMPORTANT! • Be sure to use the Conversion Lens Adaptor (LU-35A) whenever you install a conversion lens or 58mm close-up lens.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using a Filter This camera supports use of commercially available 58mm filters. IMPORTANT! • Be sure to use the Conversion Lens Adaptor (LU-35A) whenever you install a filter. If you don’t, the lens will come into contact with the filter when it extends from the camera, resulting in malfunction. • The designs of some filters can cause shadows around the periphery of the image. • Auto focus and flash may not produce desired results while a filter is on the lens.
