Casio EXILIM EX-Z550 User Manual

For a wealth of information about Dynamic Photo including
explanations about how to use Dynamic Photo images, the Dynamic
Studio image conversion service, sample images, and more, visit the
special Dynamic Photo website at:
This manual provides an introduction to Dynamic Photo, which creates a whole new
way to enjoy digital imaging.
• All screen shots shown in this manual are in English. However, the camera allows
you to select another display language, if you want.
http://dp.exilim.com/
Getting the Most Out of Dynamic Photo
Contents
Dynamic Photo! A totally new way to enjoy digital photography!........................... 2
Dynamic Photo Technology ................................................................................................. 2
Using the Dynamic Photo Extracted Sample Subjects............................................. 3
Step 1: Shoot the image into which you want to insert an extracted sample subject. ......... 3
Step 2: Perform the following procedure to create a Dynamic Photo image. ...................... 3
Creating a Dynamic Photo Image ............................................................................... 5
Step 1: Shoot the subject..................................................................................................... 5
Step 2: Create the Dynamic Photo image............................................................................ 7
. Four Tips for Good Subject Cropping ......................................................................................9
. Specifying the Subject Type and CS Speed..........................................................................10
. Changing the “Number of Shots” Setting...............................................................................11
. Extracting Text from an Image...............................................................................................12
Step 3: Have fun with Dynamic Photo. .............................................................................. 13
Step 4: Converting a Dynamic Photo Still Image to a Movie (Movie Converter)................ 13
Step 5: Use Dynamic Studio to expand use of Dynamic Photo images to other applications. ...... 14

Casio EXILIM EX-Z550 Specifications

General

Megapixel	14.1 MP
Camera type	Compact camera
Sensor type	CCD
Image stabilizer	Yes
Image sensor size	1/2.3 \
Maximum image resolution	4320 x 3240 pixels
Digital zoom	4 x
Combined zoom	16 x
Lens structure (elements/groups)	7/6
Interface	USB/AV
Digital SLR	No
Camera shutter speed	1/2 - 1/2000 s
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)	26 - 104 mm
Auto focusing (AF) modes	multi point auto focus, spot auto focus
Macro focusing range (wide)	0.05 - 0.50 m
Manual focusing range (wide)	0.15 - ∞ m
Auto Mode focusing range (wide)	0.12 - ∞ m
Light metering	Centre-weighted, Spot
ISO sensitivity	64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Auto
Light exposure control	Program AE
Flash modes	auto, Flash off, Red-eye reduction
Flash range (tele)	0.6 - 2.5 m
Flash range (wide)	0.15 - 5.8 m
Motion JPEG frame rate	24 fps
Video formats supported	AVI
Maximum video resolution	1280 x 720 pixels
Display diagonal	2.7 \
Display resolution (numeric)	230400 pixels
USB version	2.0
Product color	Red
White balance	auto, daylight, manual, Shade, Tungsten
Battery type	NP-80
Number of batteries supported	1
Cables included	AV, USB
Compatible memory cards	microdrive, sd, sdhc
Camera shutter type	electronic, mechanical

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	22.4 mm
Width	99.5 mm
Height	55.4 mm
Weight	137 g