Casio’s Exilim series is a set of slim and stylish digital cameras that are taking over the whole range, in preference to the more ordinary QV-R series. Casio Exilim EX-Z40 is a 4MP digital camera with a 3x zoom and a set of features aimed mainly at amateurs and casual photographers. These include Casio’s proprietary Best Shot modes, which are like the scene modes in other cameras, with combinations of settings designed for specific types of subject. Casio goes further, though, presenting each Best Shot mode as a full-screen sample image accompanied by an explanation of what it does and when you should use it.
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In order to capture the color in the sky with your digital camera, make sure you shoot at dusk, around 30 minutes after  sunset whereupon the sky will be a magical blue color. This window of opportunity will be longer during summer months and is  often referred to as the “golden hour”. In the city it is easier to get the timing right, because you will see building and  street lights become subtly brighter. The contrast between the sky and the buildings will also become more subdued.

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