AGFA AP OPTIMA 1 User Manual
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25 • 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 items on the menu bar changes synchronously to th e corresponding available settings. Resolution The Resolution function is used to set the resolution before you capture the image. Changing the resolution affects the number of images that can be stored in your memory card. The higher the resolution, the more memory space is required. The table below shows the re solution values for still images. Menu bar Menu options Program N 12M AW BISOAUTO 0EV Program N 12M AW BISOAUTO 0EV A2 Size N 12M AW BISOAUTO 0EV 12M8M3M5M3:216:9
26 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 2592 x 1944A4 Size 12M3M 3:216:9 8MVGA 5M Fine N AW BISOAUTO 0EV 12M
27 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 the SET button to save and apply changes. • The available settings are: 0EV, +0.3EV , +0.7EV, +1.0EV, +1.3EV, +1.7EV, +2.0EV, -0.3EV, -0.7EV, -1.0EV, -1.3EV, -1.7EV, -2.0EV. White Balance The White Balance function allows you to adjust the camera setting according to th e white light when recording still images and movies. • As you move through the selection, you can see the preview on the LCD monitor synchronously. IconItemDescription Auto The camera automatically adjusts the white balance. DaylightIdeally used for bright sunny conditions. 0EV N 12M AW BISOAUTO 0EV Auto N 12M AW BISOAUTO AW B 0EV AW B
28 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 without a flash. Flourescent 1Ideally used for indoor photos with reddish fluorescent lighting conditions. Flourescent 2Ideally used for indoor photos with bluish fluorescent lighting conditions. Custom Used when light source cannot be specified. Press the shutter button for the camera to automatically adjust the appropriate white balance setting according to the environment. IconItemDescription Auto N 12M AW BISOAUTO ISOAUTOISO50ISO100ISO200ISO800ISO400 0EV Note
29 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. IconItemDescription MultiThe camera measures the exposure readings from multiple points in the subject area. CenterThe camera measures the average light from the entire frame but gives more importance to the values near the center. SpotThe camera selects the exposure value based on the center of your picture. Multi N 12M AW BISOAUTO 0EV Normal N 12M AW BISOAUTO VNSRG BW 0EV
30 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. SepiaImages are captured in sepia tones. B&WImages are captured in black and white. Vivid RedCaptured image becomes reddish. Ideally used to record images like flowers and cars to make them more vivid. Vivid GreenCaptured image becomes greeni sh. Ideally used to record images like mountains and lawns to make them more vivid. Vivid BlueCaptured image becomes bluish. Ideally used to record images like the sky and the ocean, to make them look more vivid. N V S BW R G B M
31 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 capture images with preset settings according to the scenes or environment. 1. From the Record Menu, press to select Record Mode . 2. Use the navigation controls to move through the selection. 3. Press the SET button to save and apply changes. The table below shows the avai lable scene mode settings. OFF OFF Record Mode Drive Mode AEB AF Area Sharpness Saturation M Record Mode Drive Mode AEB AF Area Sharpness Saturation OFF OFF SelectAuto OK
32 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 camera automatically selects the aperture value to match the brightness. Manual ExposureThis feature lets users to adjusts the shutter speed and aperture value. Intelligent Scene The camera detects the shooting conditions and automatically switches to the appropriate scene mode. See “Using Intelligent Scene Mode” on page 36. PortraitThe camera blurs the background to focus on the subject. LandscapeThis feature is used to emphasize wide scenic views. SunsetThis feature enhances the red h ue for recording sunset images.
33 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 or indoor party settings. CandlelightThis feature is used to capture warm candle light effects. Night PortraitThis feature is used to capture portrait pictures with night or dark background. IconItem Description
34 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 saved under a specific folder named “_AUCT”. See “Folder Structure” on page 81 for more information. Smile Capture This feature uses face tracking to auto detect faces to capture. When smiles are detected, it continuously captures the image. See “Using Smile Capture Mode” on page 35. Blink Detection This feature detects if the s ubject blinked an eye when the image is captured and gives the user an option whether to save it or not. See “Using Blink Detection Mode” on page 38. Pre-compositionThis feature captures an image te mporarily as a reference. Full press shutter after referring the subject to the reference point. IconItem Description