AGFA AP OPTIMA 1 User Manual

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• The Menu bar displays the current 
status of your camera settings. Only the 
available functions for the settings are 
shown as icon on the menu bar.
• The available options for each item on  the menu bar are shown in the Menu 
options. 
• Use the   or   key to move through  the menu selections then press the  SET 
button to save and apply changes. 
My Mode
The My Mode function displays the 6 most recent modes 
used in order. When you  move through the different 
modes in the menu options,  the...

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Quality
The Quality function lets you adjust the quality settings of 
your photos before you capture them. The quality 
determines the amount of compression applied to your 
photos. More compression results in a more detailed 
image. However, the higher th e quality, the more memory 
space is required in your memory card. 
IconPixel SizePrint Size 
SuggestionIconPixel SizePrint Size 
Suggestion
4000 x 3000A2 Size2048 x 15364” x 6”
4000 x 2672A2 Size1920 x 1080HDTV
3264 x 2448A3 Size640 x 480E-mail...

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EV Compensation
EV stands for Exposure Value. In difficult lighting condition, 
the auto exposure function of your camera may be misled 
into giving the wrong readings. The EV Compensation 
function allows you to adjust the exposure value and 
correctly expose your images. Available for still images 
only. • To adjust EV settings, press the   or   keys to  increase/decrease the value. As you adjust the 
settings, the LCD monitor synchronously displays  the image applying the EV settings. Press 
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ISO
The ISO function lets you adjust the ISO sensitivity in 
recording still images depending on the lightning levels of 
your surroundings. • Use a higher ISO setting in  dim conditions and a lower 
ISO setting in brighter conditions.
If the Stabilizer is enabled, ISO is automatically set 
to Auto and cannot be adjusted. 
To adjust ISO, disable Stabilizer first.
CloudyIdeally used for cloudy conditions.
TungstenIdeally used for indoor photos with tungsten or halogen lighting 
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Metering
The Metering function lets you select the area of the 
subject or frame by which the camera measures light to 
record still images or movies. 
• As you move through the selection, the preview on  the LCD monitor changes synchronously.
Color Mode
The Color Mode function lets you record still images or 
movies and apply different colors or tones for a more 
artistic effect. 
• As you move through the selection, the preview on  the LCD monitor changes synchronously.
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MultiThe...

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Using the Record Menu
If you are in Record mode, you can access the Record menu simply by pressing the 
MENU  button on your camera. 
When the menu is displayed, use th e 4-way navigation control and the SET button to 
move through menu selections and apply your desired settings. To close the menu 
anytime, press the menu button again.
IconItemDescription
NormalThe camera records normally.
VividThe camera captures the image with more contrast and 
saturation emphasizing on the bold colors....

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Record Menu
The Record menu allows you to change modes, and setup 
other capture settings.
To go to Record Menu: 
Set the camera to Photo Record mode. See “Switching 
Between Modes” on page 11.
1. Press   to launch the Record Menu.
2. Use the 
 or  keys to move through the menu 
selections.
3. To select an item, press  . 
4. Change the submenu settings using the 4-way navigation control.
5. Press the  SET button to save and apply settings.
Setting the Scene Mode
Setting the Scene mode allows you to...

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IconItem Description
AutoThe simplest way to shoot basic images. Settings are adjusted 
automatically. 
ProgramThe camera automatically adjusts suitable shooting settings like 
shutter speed and aperture values.
Aperture Priority
This feature lets users to adjust the aperture value and the 
camera automatically selects th e shutter speed to match the 
brightness. See “Using Aperture Priority Mode” on page 39.
Shutter Priority
This feature lets users to ad just the shutter speed and the 
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BacklightChanging the metering is used to improve the dimmed image 
(silhouette) captured from backlight environments.
KidsThis feature is used to capture still images of moving kids.
Night SceneThis feature is used to capture images with night scenery 
background. 
FireworksThis feature slows shutter speed to capture fireworks 
explosions. 
SnowThis feature is used for beach and snow scenes.
Sp o r tsThis feature captures still im ages in high speed motions.
-PartyThis feature is used for weddi ng...

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Soft SkinThis feature enhances skin tone thus facial skin appears 
smooth.
Soft Flowing WaterThis feature enhances smooth effects like water or silk.
Food
This feature is used to capt ure food images. The increased 
saturation in this mode makes the captured image more 
enticing. 
BuildingThis feature enhances the  edges of captured images.
Te x tThis feature enhances the bla ck and white contrast normally 
used when capturing text images.
Auction
Pictures taken in Auction mode  are automatically...