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CASIO EXILIM EX-ZR100 Reviews
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CASIO EXILIM EX-ZR100 Reviews |
On average, its users find the CASIO EXILIM EX-ZR100 very practical.They give it a very high score for its reliability and sturdiness., And, there are many of them who share the same opinion. You can look at the CASIO EXILIM EX-ZR100 forum to identify problems that users have come across and the suggested solutions.
Its users find it very efficient., Moreover, most of them share the same opinion They find that it is very cheap You can download the CASIO EXILIM EX-ZR100 user manual to ensure that its features correspond to your needs.
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Record
Delete
Play
You can use the images you record in a variety of different ways.
Store images on your computer.
Print images.
Attach images to e-mail.
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What you can do with your CASIO camera
Your CASIO camera is packed with a powerful selection of features and functions to make recording of digital images easier, including the following four main functions.
HDR Art
An HDR Art feature combines different parts of a burst of images shot with different exposures into a final image and performs high-precision image analysis to produce final images that are true works of art. *See page 57 for more information.
High Speed CS/Prerecord CS
Now you can shoot up to 30 continuous high-resolution images at the amazing speed of 40 images per second (maximum). Prerecord CS pre-records images to ensure you are almost never too late with the shutter button. *See page 49 for more information.
High Speed Movie
Movies can be recorded at up to 1000 frames per second. This makes it possible to clearly view phenomena that are invisible to the human eye, in slow motion. *See page 64 for more information.
FHD Movie Recording
You can record movies in high-quality FHD. (1920x1080 pixels 30 fps) *See page 64 for more information.
1920x1080 pixels
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First, charge the battery prior to use.
Note that the battery of a newly purchased camera is not charged. Perform the steps under "To charge the battery" to bring the battery to a full charge. · Your camera requires a special CASIO rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-130) for power. Never try to use any other type of battery.
To charge the battery
1.
Aligning the positive + and negative - terminals of the battery with those of the charger unit, load the battery into the charger unit.
2.
Plug the charger unit into a household power outlet.
About 240 minutes are required to reach full charge. The [CHARGE] lamp will go out when charging is complete. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and then remove the battery from the charger. Lamp Status Lit Red Flashing Red Off Description Charging
[CHARGE] lamp
Abnormal ambient temperature, charger problem, or battery problem (page 175) Charging complete
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. Other Charging Precautions
· Use the special charger (BC-130L) to charge the special lithium ion battery (NP-130). Never use any other type of charger device. Attempting to use a different charger can result in unexpected accident. · A battery that is still warm due to normal use may not charge fully. Give the battery time to cool before charging it. · A battery discharges slightly even when it is not loaded in the camera. Because of this, it is recommended that you charge the battery immediately before you need to use it. · Charging the camera's battery may cause interference with TV and radio reception. If this happens, plug the charger into an outlet that is further away from the TV or radio. · Actual charging time depends on current battery capacity and charging conditions.
To load the battery
1.
Open the battery cover.
Slide the battery cover slider towards OPEN and then open it as indicated by the arrows in the illustration.
2.
Load the battery.
With the EXILIM logo on the battery facing downwards (in the direction of the lens), hold the stopper next to the battery in the direction indicated by the arrow as you slide the battery into the camera. Press the battery in until the stopper secures it in place.
Stopper
Battery contacts EXILIM logo Front Back
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3.
Close the battery cover.
Close the battery cover and then shift the slider towards LOCK. · For information about how to replace the battery, see page 175.
Checking Remaining Battery Power
As battery power is consumed, a battery indicator on the monitor screen indicates remaining power as shown below. Remaining Power Battery Indicator Indicator Color Cyan High * * Amber * * Red Low * * Red
indicates battery power is low. Charge the battery as soon as possible. Recording is not possible when is indicated. Charge the battery immediately. · The level shown by the battery indicator may change when you switch between the REC mode and PLAY mode. · Leaving the camera for about 30 days with no power supplied while the battery is dead will cause its date and time settings to be cleared. A message telling you to configure time and date settings will appear the next time you turn on the camera after restoring power. When this happens, configure date and time settings (page 160). · See page 196 for information about battery life and number of shots.
Battery Power Conservation Tips
· When you do not need to use the flash, select ? (Flash Off) for the flash setting (page 43). · Enable the Auto Power Off and the Sleep features to protect against wasting battery power when you forget to turn off the camera (pages 161, 162). · Select "Off" for "Continuous AF" (page 91). · Avoid unnecessary optical zoom operations.
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Configuring Basic Settings the First Time You Turn On the Camera
The first time you load a battery into the camera, a screen appears for configuring the display language, date, and time settings. Failure to set the date and time correctly will cause the wrong date and time data to be recorded with images.
IMPORTANT!
· A screen for language selection will not appear in step 2 of the procedure below if you purchased a camera intended for the Japanese market. To change the display language from Japanese in this case, use the procedure under "Specifying the Display Language (Language)" (page 161). Note that a version of this manual in the language you select may not be included with a camera intended for the Japanese market. · Camera models sold in certain geographic areas may not support display language selection.
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Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn on the camera. Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to select the language you want and then press [SET].
[ON/OFF] (Power)
[] [] [] [] [SET]
[0] (Movie)
Use [8] and [2] to select a date style and then press [SET].
Example: July 10, 2012 YY/MM/DD * 12/7/10 DD/MM/YY * 10/7/12 MM/DD/YY * 7/10/12
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Set the date and the time.
Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want to change and then use [8] and [2] to change it. To switch between 12-hour and 24-hour format, press [0] (Movie).
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After setting the date and time, use [4] and [6] to select "Apply" and then press [SET].
If you make a mistake configuring display language, date, or time settings with the above procedure, refer to the following pages for information about how to correct the settings. Display language: Page 161 Date and time: Page 160
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NOTE · Each country controls its local time offset and the use of summer time, and so they are subject to change. · Removing the battery from the camera too soon after configuring time and date settings for the first time can cause the settings to be reset to their factory defaults. Do not remove the battery for at least 24 hours after configuring settings.
Preparing a Memory Card
Though the camera has built-in memory that can be used to store images and movies, you probably will want to purchase a commercially available memory card for greater capacity. The camera does not come with a memory card. Images recorded while a memory card is loaded are saved to the memory card. When no memory card is loaded, images are saved to built-in memory. · For information about memory card capacities, see page 191.
Supported Memory Cards
SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card SDXC Memory Card Use one of the above types of memory card. · Use only SD cards that are compliant with the SD Card Association specification. · This model does not support use of an Eye-Fi card.
. Memory Card Handling Precautions
Certain types of cards can slow down processing speeds, and even can make it impossible to store High Quality movies correctly. Also, use of certain types of memory cards slows down data transfer and increases the time it takes to record movie data, which can result in movie frames being dropped. The Y indicator on the monitor screen turns yellow to indicate that frames are being dropped. In order to avoid problems such as these, use of an Ultra High Speed Type SD memory card is recommended. Note, however that CASIO makes no guarantees about the operation of any Ultra High Speed Type SD memory card used with this camera.
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To load a memory card
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Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn off the camera and then open the battery cover.
Slide the battery cover slider towards OPEN and then open it as indicated by the arrows in the illustration.
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Load a memory card.
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 place.
Front
Front
Back
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Close the battery cover.
Close the battery cover and then shift the slider towards LOCK. · For information about how to replace the memory card, see page 177.
IMPORTANT!
· Never insert anything besides a supported memory card (page 20) 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.
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To format (initialize) a new memory card
You need to format a new memory card before using it for the first time.
1. 2. 3.
Turn on the camera and press [MENU]. On the "Set Up" tab, select "Format" and then press [6]. Use [8] and [2] to select "Format" and then press [SET].
IMPORTANT!
· Formatting a memory card that already has snapshots or other files on it, will delete its contents. Normally you do not need to format a memory card again. However, if storing to a card has slowed down or if you notice any other abnormality, re-format the card. · Be sure to use the camera to format a memory card. Formatting a memory card on a computer and then using it in the camera can slow down data processing by the camera. In the case of an SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card, formatting on a computer can result in non-conformity with the SD format, causing problems with compatibility, operation, etc.
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Turning the Camera On and Off
To turn power on
To turn on power and enter the REC mode Press [ON/OFF] (Power) or [r] (REC). · The back lamp will light green momentarily and the lens will extend out of the camera (page 25). Press [p] (PLAY). · The back lamp will light green momentarily and an image currently stored in camera memory will appear on the monitor screen (page 28). [ON/OFF] (Power)
To turn on power and enter the PLAY mode
Back lamp
· Take care to ensure that nothing is restricting or coming into contact with the lens as it extends. Holding the lens with your hand so it cannot extend creates the risk of malfunction. · Pressing [p] (PLAY) while in the REC mode [p] (PLAY) [r] (REC) switches to the PLAY mode. The lens retracts about 10 seconds after switching modes. · The Sleep function or Auto Power Off (pages 161, 162) will turn off power automatically if you do not perform any operation for a preset amount of time.
To turn off the camera
Press [ON/OFF] (Power). · You can configure the camera so power does not turn on when you press [r] (REC) or [p] (PLAY). You also can configure the camera to turn off when you press [r] (REC) or [p] (PLAY) (page 162).
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Holding the Camera Correctly
Your images will not come out Horizontal Vertical clearly if you move the camera when you press the shutter button. When pressing the shutter button, be sure to hold the camera as shown in the illustration, and keep it still by pressing your arms firmly against your sides as you shoot. Holding the camera still, Hold the camera so the flash is above the lens. carefully press the shutter button and take care to avoid all movement as the shutter releases and for a few moments after it releases. This is especially important when available lighting is low, which slows down the shutter speed.
NOTE · Take care that your fingers and the strap do not Flash cover any of the areas indicated in the illustration. · To protect against accidentally dropping the Front lamp camera, attach the wrist strap and make sure it is around your fingers or wrist while you are operating the camera. · Never swing the camera around by its strap. · The supplied strap is intended for use with this camera only. Never use it for any other purpose. · When the "Auto Rotate" setting is turned on, the Lens camera will detect whether it is being held vertically or horizontally when a snapshot image is shot. When you display an image shot with the camera held vertically, the image is rotated automatically 90 degrees when displayed on the monitor screen (page 156). IMPORTANT!
· Take care to ensure that your fingers are not blocking or are not too close to the flash. Fingers can cause unwanted shadows when using the flash.
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To shoot a snapshot
Selecting an Auto Recording Mode
You can select one of two auto recording modes (Auto or Premium Auto) according to your digital imaging needs. R Auto This is the standard Auto recording mode. · It provides faster operation than Premium Auto recording.
With Premium Auto recording, the camera automatically determines whether you are shooting a subject or scenery, and other conditions. Premium Auto recording delivers higher Y Premium Auto image quality than standard Auto recording. · Premium Auto recording takes longer to process image data after it is shot than Auto recording. · It also requires more power (and runs down the battery quicker) than Auto.
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Press [r] (REC) to turn on the camera.
The camera will enter the REC mode.
Set the mode dial to t (Auto) or Y (Premium Auto) to select Auto recording mode.
Auto recording mode icon Monitor screen
Shutter button Mode dial [r] (REC)
Remaining Snapshot Memory Capacity (page 191)
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To shoot a snapshot
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Point the camera at the subject.
If you are using Premium Auto, text will appear in the lower right corner of the monitor screen describing the type of shot the camera has detected. · You can zoom the image, if you want.
w Wide Angle Zoom controller
z Telephoto
Appears when the camera detects it is stationary on a tripod.
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Half-press the shutter button to focus the image.
When focus is complete, the camera will beep, the back lamp will light green, and the focus frame will turn green.
Back lamp
Focus frame
Half-press
Press lightly until the button stops.
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-press of the shutter button is an important technique for good-looking images.
Beep, beep (Image is in focus.)
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Continuing to keep the camera still, press the shutter button the rest of the way down.
This records the snapshot.
Full-press
Snap (Image is recorded.)
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Recording a Movie
Press [0] (Movie) to start movie recording. Press [0] (Movie) again to stop movie recording. See the following pages for details. Standard movie (STD movie): page 61 High-definition movie (FHD movie): page 64 High speed movie (HS movie): page 64
[0] (Movie)
. If the image does not focus...
If the focus frame stays red and the back lamp is flashing green, it means that the image is not in focus (because the subject is too close, etc.). Re-point the camera at the subject and try to focus again.
. Shooting with Auto
If the subject is not in the center of the frame...
"Focus lock" (page 86) is the name of a technique you can use when you want to shoot an image in which the subject to be focused on is not within the focus frame in the center of the screen.
To track the movement of a moving subject
Half-press the shutter button to follow and focus automatically on a moving subject. See "Ë Tracking" (page 89) for more information.
. Shooting with Premium Auto
· In addition to shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity, the camera automatically executes the following operation as required when shooting with Premium Auto. Auto Focus is normally performed until you half-press the shutter button. Intelligent AF (Page 89) Face Detection (Page 90) · Shooting with Premium Auto can cause vibration and noise to occur due to lens operation. This does not indicate malfunction. · When Shooting with Premium Auto, the message "Processing Premium Auto. Please wait..." may appear on the monitor screen. If you feel the camera is taking too long to process data, try shooting with standard Auto instead. · In some cases, Premium Auto may not be able to interpret the shooting environment correctly. If this happens, shoot with standard Auto.
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Viewing Snapshots
Use the following procedure to view snapshots on the camera's monitor screen. · For information about how to play back movies, see page 99. · For information about images recorded using continuous shutter (CS), see page 101.
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Press [p] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode.
· This will display one of the snapshots currently stored in memory. · Information about the displayed snapshot also is included (page 12). · You also can clear the information to [p] (PLAY) view only the snapshot (page 166). · You can zoom in on the image by sliding the zoom controller towards z (page 106). If you are recording a snapshot that is very important to you, it is recommended that you zoom the image and check its details after recording it.
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Use [4] and [6] to scroll between images.
· Holding down either button scrolls at high speed.
[6] [6]
[4]
[4]
NOTE · Half-pressing the shutter button while in the PLAY mode or while a menu screen is displayed will switch directly to the REC mode.
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Deleting Snapshots and Movies
If memory becomes full, you can delete snapshots and movies you no longer need in order to free up storage and record more images.
IMPORTANT!
· Remember that a file (image) delete operation cannot be undone. · For information about images recorded using continuous shutter (CS), see page 102.
To delete a single file
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Press [p] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode and then press [2] ( ). Use [4] and [6] to scroll through the files until the one you want to delete is displayed. Use [8] and [2] to select "Delete" and then press [SET].
· To delete other files, repeat steps 2 and 3. · To exit the delete operation, press [MENU]. · If a CS group (page 101) is displayed when you perform the above procedure, all of the images in the currently displayed CS group will be deleted.
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To delete specific files
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Press [p] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode and then press [2] ( Use [8] and [2] to select "Delete Files" and then press [SET].
· This displays a file selection screen.
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Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to move the selection boundary to the file you want to delete, and then press [SET].
· This will select the check box of the currently selected file.
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Repeat step 3 to select other files, if you want. After you are finished selecting files, press [MENU]. Use [8] and [2] to select "Yes" and then press [SET].
· This deletes the files you selected. · To cancel the delete operation, select "No" in step 5 and then press [SET].
To delete all files
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Press [p] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode and then press [2] ( Use [8] and [2] to select "Delete All Files" and then press [SET].
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Use [8] and [2] to select "Yes" and then press [SET] to delete all files.
This will cause the message "There are no files" to appear.
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Snapshot Shooting Precautions
Operation
· Never open the battery cover while the back lamp is flashing green. Doing so can result in the image you just shot being saved incorrectly, damage to other images stored in memory, malfunction of the camera, etc. · If unwanted light is shining directly onto the lens, shade the lens with your hand.
Monitor Screen when Shooting Snapshots
· Subject brightness conditions can cause monitor screen response to slow and can cause digital noise in the monitor screen image. · The image that appears on the monitor screen is for image composition. The actual image will be recorded at the quality set for the image quality setting (page 96).
Shooting Indoors under Fluorescent Lighting
· Minute flickering of fluorescent lighting can affect the brightness or color of an image.
Other Precautions
· The slower the shutter speed, the greater the possibility that noticeable noise will be generated in an image. Because of this, the camera automatically performs a noise reduction at slow shutter speeds. The noise reduction process causes it to take longer to record images at lower shutter speeds. The shutter speeds for which noise reduction is performed depend on the camera setup and shooting conditions. · A noise reduction process is performed when ISO sensitivity is set to a high value. This can cause the camera to take relatively longer to be ready to shoot again after you press the shutter button. Do not perform any key operation while the image recording operation is in progress. · Due to the characteristics of the imaging element used by the camera, very fast moving objects in an image may appear distorted.
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Auto Focus Restrictions
· Any of the following can make proper focus impossible. Solid color wall or other very low contrast subject Strongly back lit subject Very shiny subject Blinds or other subject with a repeating horizontal pattern Multiple subjects at varying distances from the camera Subject in a dark location Subject that is too far away for light from the AF assist light to reach Camera movement while shooting Fast-moving subject Subjects outside the focus range of the camera · If you cannot focus properly, try using focus lock (page 86) or Manual Focus (page 84).
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Snapshot Tutorial
Selecting the Recording Mode
Your camera has a variety of different recording modes. Before recording an image, rotate the mode dial to select the recording mode that suits the type of image you are trying to record.
Mode dial
t Auto
Standard Auto recording mode. This is the mode you normally should use (page 25).
Y Premium Auto
With Premium Auto recording, the camera automatically determines whether you are shooting a subject or scenery, and other conditions. Premium Auto recording delivers higher image quality than standard Auto recording (page 25).
b BEST SHOT
Simply select one of a collection of built-in sample scenes and the camera sets up automatically for beautiful images every time (page 70).
s Slide Panorama
With Slide Panorama, you move the camera to compose and record multiple images, which are then combined to a panorama. This feature lets you shoot a panorama of up to 360 degrees, which is dramatically greater than the physical capabilities of the lens (page 59).
i High Speed Best Selection
With High Speed Best Selection, the camera automatically shoots a series of images, and selects the best one based on facial image blur, and facial expression (whether the subject is smiling or blinking) (page 58). M M (Manual Exposure) mode This mode gives you total control over aperture and shutter speed settings. 1 Press [SET] to open the control panel. 2 Use [8] and [2] to select the fourth control panel option from the top (aperture). 3 Use [4] and [6] to change the aperture setting. 4 Use [8] and [2] to select the fifth control panel option from the top (shutter speed). 5 Use [4] and [6] to change the shutter speed setting.
Aperture value
Shutter speed
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S S (Shutter Speed Priority) mode In this mode, you select the shutter speed and other settings are adjusted accordingly. 1 Press [SET] to open the control panel. Shutter speed 2 Use [8] and [2] to select the fourth control panel option from the top (shutter speed). 3 Use [4] and [6] to change the shutter speed setting. · You also can select the EV shift setting located under the shutter speed setting and then specify an exposure value (EV shift), if you want. A A (Aperture Priority) mode In this mode, you select the aperture and other settings are adjusted accordingly. 1 Press [SET] to open the control panel. Aperture value 2 Use [8] and [2] to select the fourth control panel option from the top (aperture). 3 Use [4] and [6] to change the aperture setting. · You also can select the EV shift setting located under the aperture setting and then specify an exposure value (EV shift), if you want.
a HDR Art
This feature applies HDR (High Dynamic Range, page 56) photography to transform snapshots into works of art that provide a greater degree of expression than conventional photography (page 57).
h HDR
With HDR (High Dynamic Range), the camera shoots a series of CS images using different exposure settings and combines them into a final image to correct for overexposure or underexposure of subjects of different brightness levels (page 56).
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IMPORTANT!
· You may not be able to achieve the brightness you want when shooting an image that is very dark or very bright. If this happens, use the M mode to adjust the aperture or shutter speed manually. · In the S mode, ISO sensitivity (page 40) always operates according to its "AUTO" setting. The ISO sensitivity setting cannot be changed while in the S mode. · While A, S, or M is selected for the recording mode, the flash will not fire if > (Auto Flash) or ¥ (Red Eye Reduction) is selected as the flash mode. If you want the flash to fire, select < (Flash On) as the flash mode. · The displayed ISO sensitivity, shutter speed or aperture value will turn orange when you half-press the shutter button if the image is overexposed or underex ...
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Average score for the 63 opinions:
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COMMENTS
 lots of scene mode options, it is handy and works well as on-the-move camera.. It's a good camera..., great hdr-art mode takes interesting pictures., fast, many features. unique hdr-art mode, takes full-hd videos.. I think is a decent camera for its price
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Ease of use The users were asked the following question : Is the EXILIM EX-ZR100 easy to use?63 users answered questions and rated the product on a scale of 0 to 10. The rating is 10/10 if the CASIO EXILIM EX-ZR100 is very user-friendly. The reviews (rough results) are presented in the following graph : By leaving the mouse on a column for a few seconds, you can see the number of people who voted to make up the score that appears in the horizontal axis. Statistical data : = 7.75
= 1.87The average score balanced by the number of reviews is 7.75 and the standard differential is 1.87. |
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High-performance The users were asked the following question : Is the EXILIM EX-ZR100 highly efficient?63 users answered questions and rated the product on a scale of 0 to 10. The rating is 10/10 if the CASIO EXILIM EX-ZR100 is, in its domain, the best on a technical level, the one offering the best quality, or offering the largest range of options. The reviews (rough results) are presented in the following graph : By leaving the mouse on a column for a few seconds, you can see the number of people who voted to make up the score that appears in the horizontal axis. Statistical data : = 8.60
= 1.57The average score balanced by the number of reviews is 8.6 and the standard differential is 1.57. |
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Reliability The users were asked the following question : Is the EXILIM EX-ZR100 reliable, sturdy?63 users answered questions and rated the product on a scale of 0 to 10. The rating is 10/10 if you think that the CASIO EXILIM EX-ZR100 is a sturdy product, which will last a long time before breaking down. The reviews (rough results) are presented in the following graph : By leaving the mouse on a column for a few seconds, you can see the number of people who voted to make up the score that appears in the horizontal axis. Statistical data : = 7.98
= 1.64The average score balanced by the number of reviews is 7.98 and the standard differential is 1.64. |
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Value for money The users were asked the following question : Is the EXILIM EX-ZR100 good value for money?63 users answered questions and rated the product on a scale of 0 to 10. The rating is 10/10 if you think that the CASIO EXILIM EX-ZR100 is really not expensive considering its features. The reviews (rough results) are presented in the following graph : By leaving the mouse on a column for a few seconds, you can see the number of people who voted to make up the score that appears in the horizontal axis. Statistical data : = 8.17
= 2.26The average score balanced by the number of reviews is 8.17 and the standard differential is 2.26. |
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