AGFA AP OPTIMA 1 User Manual

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After selecting the scene mode, the selected mo
de, except Voice Rec, will be added to the 
forefront in MyMode of Function Menu. See “Using the Function Menu” on page 24.
Using Smile Capture Mode
The Smile Capture mode uses smile tracking to  automatically capture images. When capturing 
an image with more than one pe rson, the camera detects the smil e of the closest person on the 
center of the screen.
To activate Smile Capture
1. Select   from the Scene Mode submenu.
2. Focus the camera on  the...

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Using Intelligent Scene Mode
With the Intelligent Scene Mode, the camera automatically detects the shooting conditions and 
switches to the appropriate scene and settings wh en aiming on a subject. This feature is most 
useful for novice users to capture great images  even without basic knowledge of photography.
To activate Intelligent Scene
1. Select   from the Scene Mode submenu. 
2. Focus the camera on the subject to capture.
3. The camera detects the shooting conditions and  switches to an...

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The table below shows the modes su
pported by Intelligent scene: 
IconIntelligent Scene ModesIconIntelligent Scene Modes
PortraitBacklight
LandscapeBacklight Portrait
SunsetNight Scene
MacroNight Portrait 

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Using Blink Detection Mode
The Blink Detection mode tracks faces and determines captured image that contain subjects 
with blinked eyes. After shooting, when the came ra detects that the subject blinked an eye, 
a menu selection appears to ask the user whether  to save the image or not. This feature saves 
time in managing photos to be stored or deleted from the memory.
To activate Blink Detection
1. Select   from the Scene Mode submenu.
2. Half press the shutter button to focus the su bject. The...

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Using Aperture Priority Mode
With Aperture Priority mode, users can adjust the aperture value and the camera automatically 
sets the shutter speed to match the brightness.
To activate Aperture Priority
1. Select   from the Scene Mode submenu.
2. Press  SET button to enter the adjust mode.
3. Use the   or   keys to select the aperture value  options.
4. Press the shutter button to capture the image.
Using Shutter Priority Mode
With Shutter Priority mode, users can adjust  the shutter speed and the...

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Using Manual Exposure Mode
With Manual Exposure mode, users can manually adjust the shutter speed and the aperture 
value.
To activate Manual Exposure
1. Select   from the Scene Mode submenu.
2. Press SET button to enter the adjust mode. 
3. Use the   or   keys to select the shutter speed  options or use the   or   keys to select the 
aperture value options.
4. Use the   or   keys to adjust the aperture or use  the   or   keys to adjust the shutter speed.
5. Use the  SET button to switch between...

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Pre-Composition
With Pre-composition mode, you can compose the background you want first and have someone 
to record a shot against your original background. A temporarily image will show on the screen 
after you take the first shoot. You are always get photos you wish for.
To use Pre-Composition: 
1. Select   from the Scene Mode submenu.
2. Press  SET to enter the function. 
3. Compose the background you want first then press  the Shutter button.
4. The temporarily image shows on the screen.
5....

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Setting the Drive Mode
Your camera features a Self-timer and Burst which can be 
set in the Drive mode function in the Record Menu. The 
Self-timer allows you to take photos after a pre-defined 
delay. While burst lets you take consecutive shots. This 
function is only available in  recording still images. The 
Drive mode setting is automatically set to off when you 
turn off the camera.
To set the Drive Mode
1. From the Record menu, select  Drive Mode.
2. Use the   or   keys to go through the...

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Setting the AEB
AEB stands for Automatic Exposure Bracketing. This feature captures the same image with 
3 different exposure settings. 
• The settings are recorded in the following  order: standard exposure, under exposure, and 
over exposure. 
To  s e t  A E B
1. From the Record menu, select  AEB.
2. Use the   or   keys to go through the selection.
3. Press the  SET button to save and apply changes.    
Double Self-timer
Performs delay and capture twice:
•  Performs a 10-second delay, then captures...

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Setting the AF Area
AF stands for Automatic Focus. This feature determines the 
area on which the camera focuses.
To set AF Area
1. From the Record menu, select AF Area.
2. Use the   or   keys to go through the selection.
3. Press the  SET button to save and apply changes.   
The table below shows the av ailable AF area settings.
Setting Sharpness
This function allows you to enhance or soften finer details 
of your photos. 
To  s e t  S h a r p n e s s
1. From the Record menu, select  Sharpness.
2....