The new Auto Shutter feature decides the optimum timing and releases the shutter automatically.
Even when you are unable to view the on-screen image, the camera releases the shutter automatically when it detects a face is fully within the monitor screen and there is no blur-causing movement.
In addition to optimizing focus and brightness, EXILIM also detects the expression on the subject's face and releases the shutter automatically when it detects a smile.*
*Faces may not be detected correctly in some cases.
Hand movement during shutter button operation is the leading cause of image blur. Anti blur auto shutter eliminates this, and also minimizes the chance of ruined images by releasing the shutter automatically when the camera detects that the hand and subject are still.
Even for difficult-to-shoot panning images, simply follow the moving subject and the camera will record the image automatically when its movement exactly matches that of the subject.
Auto Shutter in combination with Continuous Shutter records a series of images, triggered by a smiling face or elimination of blur-causing movement.
* The High-speed Continuous Shutter Mode records up to 10 images, while Flash Continuous Shutter records up to three images.
You can select the operation tone you want, and you can make menus easier to view by changing their color.
Thanks to the large screen area available, this mode is able to provide short guidance about functions that are often using to record images.
Face Detection locates and focuses the subject face, and optimizes brightness.
Subject movement is tracked automatically.
The camera locates faces anywhere within the monitor screen area and optimizes focus and brightness. Even in backlit scenes, faces come out bright and clear.
Even when a subject is moving, the camera automatically follows detected faces, while updating the focus setting.
* When "Tracking" is selected for "AF Area" or when "Portrait" is selected as the BEST SHOT scene only.
After you register a face, the camera will automatically locate it in an image and give it priority for focus and brightness settings.
* There may be some cases where the highest priority assignment of face recognition does not apply to the pre-recorded face of a family member, depending on the person's facial expression, shooting conditions, or other factors.

Face recognition uses face recognition technology provided by the OKI Face Sensing Engine (FSE), which is a built-in image processing engine.
*“FSE” is a product provided by Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. For more information about “FSE”, visit OKI’s website.
The camera detects movement of the subject and minimizes image blur due to hand and subject movement.
Higher sensitivity and faster shutter speeds reduce the chance of image blur due to hand and subject movement, making it possible to capture clear images without using the flash.
The camera increases ISO sensitivity automatically to minimize blur when it detects subject movement, and decreases sensitivity to minimize digital noise when it detects that the subject is stationary.
• Movie mode with electronic image stabilization
The effects of hand movement can be minimized during movie recording.
The effects of hand movement also can be corrected for during movie playback as well.
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High-Speed Continuous Shutter shoots at up to five images per second* as long
as you keep the shutter button depressed or until memory becomes full. The result is speedier shooting. * When using Panasonic Pro High Speed 1GB SD Memory Card.
The H.264 codec provides outstanding compression, which makes it possible to produce movies of high image quality with smaller data files. A dedicate movie button puts instant movie recording at your fingertips.
Movies can be recorded using an image size that is optimized for quick and simple uploading to a website or movie sharing site. The EX-Z20 makes it easy to show the world your movies.
The YouTube™ CAPTURE MODE records movies with size and quality settings optimized for YouTube. YouTube Uploader for CASIO (Windows only) comes bundled with the camera for quick and easy uploading of movie files.
Connect the camera to your PC. “YouTube Uploader for CASIO” starts up automatically and uploads your movies.
System Requirements
Computer running Windows Vista, Windows XP (SP2), or Windows 2000 (SP4) Professional. Not supported on 64-bit Windows systems.
Software installation requires Administrator privileges.
Certain system configurations may make proper operation impossible.
Movies can be viewed and uploaded on the YouTube™ site using Internet Explorer.
About YouTube™
YouTube is the world's largest online video community allowing millions of people to discover, watch and share originally created videos. YouTube provides a forum for people to connect, inform and inspire others across the globe and acts as a distribution platform for original content creators and advertisers large and small. YouTube is based in San Bruno, Calif., and is a subsidiary of Google Inc.
Warning
Moving image (video) files will be uploaded onto the YouTube website
Do not upload copyrighted material for which you don't own the rights or have permission from the owner.
All images shown here are simulations for explanatory purposes only.
Actual images may appear different from those shown here.
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