User manual CASIO EXILIM EX-V7

[. . . ] E Digital Camera EX-V7 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 official EXILIM Website at http://www. exilim. com/. K825PCM1DMX 1 UNPACKING As you unpack your camera, check to make sure that all items shown below are included. [. . . ] You can also display the histogram in the PLAY mode for information about the exposure levels of images. How to Use the Histogram A histogram is a graph that represents the lightness of an image in terms of the number of pixels. The vertical axis indicates the number of pixels, while the horizontal axis indicates lightness. If the histogram appears too lopsided for some reason, you can use EV shift to move it left or right in order to achieve better balance. Optimum exposure can be achieved by EV shifting so the graph is as close to the center as possible. For snapshots, you can even display individual histograms for R (red), G (green), and B (blue). These lines can be used to determine whether there is too much or too little of each of the color components in an image. Histogram 1. Press [ ] (DISP) as many times as necessary to display the histogram (page 53). NOTE · You can use key customization to configure the [ ] and [ ] buttons so they control the EV shift setting. Then you can perform EV shift while viewing the results on the on-screen histogram (page 140). 138 ADVANCED SETTINGS 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. An overall well-balanced histogram results when the overall image is at optimal lightness. A histogram towards the right side results when the overall image is light. A histogram that is too far to the right may result in "white out" of the light areas of an image, as shown in the nearby image. IMPORTANT! · A centered histogram does not necessarily guarantee optimum exposure. If you intentionally want to over expose or under expose the image, you may not want a centered histogram. · Due to the limitations of exposure compensation, you may not be able to achieve an optimum histogram configuration. · Use of the flash and certain shooting conditions can cause the histogram to indicate exposure that is different from the actual exposure of the image when it was shot. 139 ADVANCED SETTINGS Other Useful Recording Functions The following functions are also available in a REC mode to help make your digital image more efficient and enjoyable. · Assign functions to the [ ] and [ ] keys · Display an on-screen grid for easy image composition · Review an image you just recorded · Register initial power up settings · Reset settings Using Key Customize to Assign Functions [ ] and [ ] Key Customize lets you assign any one of the five functions listed below to the [ ] and [ ] keys. Once you do, you will be able to use the assigned functions while shooting snapshots or movies, without going through the menus. For details about each of the functions, see the referenced page numbers. When this function is assigned: Continuous (page 79) EV Shift (page 126) White Balance (page 128) ISO (page 131) Self-timer (page 77) You can use [ ] and [ ] to do this: Change the Continuous Shutter Mode Perform EV shifting for exposure compensation Change the white balance setting Change the ISO sensitivity setting Select the self-timer time 140 ADVANCED SETTINGS 1. On the "REC" tab, select "L/R Key", and then press [ ]. Displaying an On-screen Grid The on-screen grid can be displayed on a REC mode monitor screen for easy alignment when composing images. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the function you want to assign and then press [SET]. After you assign a function, you can control its setting using the [ ] and [ ] keys. Selecting "Off" leaves the [ ] and [ ] keys with no function assigned. 1. On the "REC" tab, select "Grid" and then press [ ]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. To do this: Display the grid Hide the grid Select this setting: On Off B 141 ADVANCED SETTINGS Displaying the Image You Just Recorded (Image Review) When you purchase your camera, it is initially configured with the Image Review feature turned on. [. . . ] . Built-in quartz digital clock Date and Time: Recorded with image data, Time stamp Auto Calendar: To 2049 World Time. . 162 cities in 32 time zones City name, date, time, summer time Input/Output Terminals . . USB 2. 0 Hi-Speed compatible Microphone . . Monaural Power Supply Power Requirements . [. . . ]