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Casio QV-2300UX Plus A 2 megapixel swivel-lens design with lots of creative options and a 340-megabyte Microdrive included (US only) Select a topic Reference: Datasheet QV-2300UX Sample Images --------------------------------- 1. Intro and Highlights 2. Executive Overview 3. Design 4. Viewfinder 5. Optics 6. Exposure & Flash 7. Shutter Lag & Cycle Time Tests 8. Operation & User Interface 9. Camera Modes & Menus 10. Image Storage & Interface 11. Video, Power, Software 12. Test Results & Conclusion --------------------------------- Print-Friendly Review Version Additional Resources and Other Links Reader Comments on QV-2300UX Review --------------------------------- Digital Camera Comparometer (TM) --------------------------------- <-- Digital Cameras (Home) <-- Digital Camera Reviews Index <<Operation & User Interface :(Previous) | (Next): Image Storage & Interface>> Page 9:Camera Modes & Menus Review First Posted: 1/29/2001

Camera Modes and Menus

Record Mode: Accessed by sliding the Mode Switch to the Record position, this mode allows you to capture images with the QV-2300UX. Recording modes are as follows:

• Normal: Sets up the camera for recording single, still images.
• Portrait: Employs a larger lens aperture to narrow the depth of field, keeping the subject in sharp focus while the background is blurred.
• Landscape: Uses a smaller lens aperture to keep the foreground and background in sharp focus.
• Night Scene: Slows the shutter speed to allow more ambient light into the exposure. Night Scene can be combined with the flash to create a slow synch effect in night portraits.
• Scene: Provides 31 preset exposure setups for shooting specific subjects, such as Water Flowing, Fireworks, Floral Close Up, etc.
• Function: Lists set-up menus for all exposure- and function-related items (see below).
  
  
• Movie (Normal): Records moving images (without sound) as soon as the shutter button is pressed, for up to 16 seconds. A second press of the shutter button ends the recording any time before the 16-second shut-off.
• Movie (Past): As soon as the mode is entered, the camera records moving images to a memory buffer. Once the shutter button is pressed, the previous 16 seconds of recording are saved to the memory card.
• Panorama: Uses a framing alignment pattern that enables you to record up to 10 sequential images side-by-side. Images can then be "stitched" together on a computer with the accompanying software.
• Interval: Like time-lapse photography, the Interval mode records a series of images at specified time intervals. Three Interval modes are available:
  • Standard Interval: Records multiple exposures at fixed intervals, as soon as the shutter button is fully depressed. Intervals range from one to 60 minutes.
  • Timer: Sets the timer to record one image at a specific time.
  • Interval + Timer: Takes multiple exposures at fixed intervals, with the first exposure starting at a user-set time.

Function Menu: In addition to the Recording modes listed above, there is a full range of camera settings controlled through the Function menu. You can access these settings by selecting the Function icon in the Record mode.

• Size/Quality: Sets the image resolution and compression level. Resolution options are 1,600 x 1,200 and 800 x 600 pixels, with Fine, Normal, and Economy compression settings.
• Sensitivity: Adjusts the camera's light sensitivity to 80, 160, or 320 ISO equivalents.
• Filter: Activates special effects/color "filters." Choices are: Off, B/W (black-and-white), Sepia, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Pink, and Purple.
• Exposure Mode: Puts the camera into one of four exposure modes:
  • Program Mode: The camera automatically sets lens aperture and shutter speed to accommodate shooting conditions.
  • Aperture Priority Mode: The user sets the lens aperture to f/2.8 or f/5.6, while the camera chooses the best corresponding shutter speed.
  • Shutter Speed Priority Mode: The user controls the shutter speed setting, from 1/2,000 to 60 seconds, while the camera selects the best aperture setting to achieve a good exposure.
  • Manual Mode: Allows the user to control both aperture and shutter speed, in addition to other exposure variables (except for exposure compensation).
• Metering: Determines what part of the image the camera bases the exposure on. Choices are Multi, Center, and Spot.
• White Balance: Sets the white balance to match a variety of light sources. Options include Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent, and Manual settings.
  
  
• Enhancement: Activates the color enhancement feature, which emphasizes a particular color in the image. Options include Off, Red, Green, Blue, and Flesh Tones.
• Grid: Turns LCD alignment grid on or off. The grid divides the viewing area into thirds horizontally and vertically to aid in composition.
• Flash Intensity: Controls the flash brightness, with Strong, Normal, or Weak settings.
• Sharpness: Increases or decreases the outline sharpness in the image. Settings are Hard, Normal, and Soft.
• Saturation: Controls the color saturation of the entire image, with High, Normal, and Low options.
• Contrast: Adjusts the amount of contrast between highlights and shadows, with High, Normal, and Low settings available..
  
  
• Time Stamp: Turns the Time Stamp function on or off. Time Stamp records the date, time, or both over the lower right corner of the image.
• Digital Zoom: Activates or deactivates the Digital Zoom feature. Digital Zoom can be turned off, set to Automatic, or fixed at 2x or 4x.
• Sleep: Specifies when the camera shuts off the LCD monitor following a period of inactivity. Options are Off, 30 seconds, one minute, and two minutes.
• Auto Power Off: Determines the period of inactivity before the camera turns itself off. Choices are two or five minutes.
• Mode Memory: Allows the user to set which exposure and camera settings are remembered after the camera is turned off. Available settings are Recording Mode, Sensitivity, Exposure Mode, Metering, White Balance, Flash, Focus, Digital Zoom, and Flash Intensity.
• Setup: Controls the following basic camera settings:
  • Indicators: Turns the information display on the LCD on or off.
  • Card Browser: Turns on or off the HTML card browser function. Browser options include:
    • Off: Generates no HTML files.
    • Type 1: Activates the maximum performance level, which provides support for image properties and slide show functions. Uses a high-level Java Script, and requires Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 or later, or Netscape Communicator 4.5 or later to view browser.
    • Type 2: Provides light image viewing with access to image properties.
    • Type 3: Provides basic image viewing with slide show capabilities. Uses a high-level Java Script, and requires Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 or later, or Netscape Communicator 4.5 or later.
    • Type 4: Allows basic image viewing.
  • Beep: Turns the camera beep sound on or off.
  • Date Style: Assigns the date format (Y/M/D, D/M/Y, or M/D/Y).
  • Date/Time: Sets the camera's internal clock and calendar.
  • Language: Displays the LCD menu in English or Japanese.
  • Format: Formats the memory card and erases all images.
  • Video Out: Selects NTSC or PAL video out signal.
  • Restore: Restores camera settings to their factory defaults.

Playback Mode: Allows the user to review captured images on the memory card. Images can be protected, erased, enlarged for viewing, set up for printing on DPOF devices, or viewed in a slide show. Pressing the menu button pulls up the Playback menu. The following controls are provided:.

• Zoom: Activates the playback zoom function, which enlarges images up to 4x for close inspection of details.
• Delete: Erases a selected image, folder, or all images on the card.
• DPOF: Formats a selected image, folder, or all images, for printing on a DPOF-compatible device.
• Protect: Write-protects a selected image, folder, or all images on the card. Write-Protect prevents files or folders from being erased, unless the card is formatted.
• Slide Show: Activates an automatic slide show playback of all captured images, along with the date and time each was captured. The interval between images is selectable from 3 to 30 seconds.
• Setup: Controls the following basic camera settings:
  • Indicators: Turns the information display on the LCD on or off.
  • Card Browser: Turns on and off the type of HTML card browser function:
    • Off: Generates no HTML files.
    • Type 1: Activates the maximum performance level, which provides support for image properties and slide show functions. Uses a high-level Java Script, and requires Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 or later, or Netscape Communicator 4.5 or later to view browser.
    • Type 2: Provides light image viewing with access to image properties.
    • Type 3: Provides basic image viewing with slide show capabilities. Uses a high-level Java Script, and requires Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 or later, or Netscape Communicator 4.5 or later.
    • Type 4: Allows basic image viewing.
  • Beep: Turns the camera beep sound on or off.
  • Date Style: Assigns the date format (Y/M/D, D/M/Y, or M/D/Y).
  • Date/Time: Sets the camera's internal clock and calendar.
  • Language: Displays the LCD menu in English or Japanese.
  • Format: Formats the memory card.
  • Video Out: Selects NTSC or PAL video out signals.
  • Restore: Restores camera settings to their factory defaults.