BenQ LR100 User Manual

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3. Press the shutter down fully to capture the image.
Using the continuous shooting mode
To select a continuous shooting mode:
1. Set the camera to Capture mode.
2. Press   to enter the continuous shooting menu.
3. Press   or   to select your desired continuous shooting mode.
4. Press   to confirm the setting.
IconModeDescription
OffCaptures a single photo at a time.
BurstContinuously takes pictures as long as you 
keep pressing the shutter. The flash is always 
off in this...

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Using the flash mode
The flash offers additional light source (usually used in a low-light environment). 
You can capture an image using one of the following flash modes.
To select a flash mode:
1. Set the camera to Capture mode.
2. Press   to enter the flash menu.
3. Press   or   to select your desired flash mode.
4. Press   to confirm the setting.
IconModeDescription
Auto FlashThe flash fires automatically based on the 
photographic conditions.
Auto Anti Red-
eyeReduces the...

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Recording Videos
You can record video with this camera. Set the movie settings before you start 
recording a video. See Movie Format on page 31 for details.
To record the video clip:
1. Press   to start recording.
•Use the 
Zoom lever to zoom in/out on 
the subject.
• Press   to pause the recording and 
press   again to resume.
2. Press   to stop the recording.
Using PIV function
During video recording, you can capture an 
image by pressing the shutter. An   icon and 
the number...

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Using the Function menu
Press the Function button   to access 
most common features for photos and 
videos. Depending on your settings, the 
displayed option icons in the Function menu 
may vary.
To use the Function menu:
1. Press   to enter the Function menu, the currently selected settings are 
shown. 
2. Press   or   to go to another option, or press   or   to select a 
setting.
3. Press   to confirm the setting.
My Mode 
(the 6 most recent...

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Aspect Ratio
To select an aspect ratio:
1. Press  > Aspect Ratio.
2. Press   or   to select a setting.
3. Press   to confirm setting.
Resolution
To select an image size:
1. Press  > Resolution.
2. Press   or   to select a setting.
3. Press   to confirm setting.
IconDescription
Sets the aspect ratio (width:height) to 4:3 (default).
Sets the aspect ratio (width:height) to 3:2.
Sets the aspect ratio (width:height) to 16:9.
Sets the aspect ratio (width:height) to 1:1.
The...

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EV Compensation
EV (Exposure Value) lightens or darkens the 
entire image. Adjust EV when the brightness 
between the subject and the background is 
not balanced, or when the subject occupies 
only a small part of the picture.
To select an EV:
1. Press  > EV Compensation.
2. Press   or   to select an EV from the 
EV bar.
3. Press   to confirm setting.
White Balance
Compensates for color temperatures in different lighting conditions, so white 
and other colors can...

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To select White Balance:
1. Press  > White Balance.
2. Press   or   to select a white balance option. The preview result based 
on the currently selected white balance is shown on the screen. (When 
selecting the manual mode, you must first point the camera at a blank sheet 
of white paper or something similar and press the shutter for the camera to 
detect proper colors.)
3. Press   to confirm setting.
ISO
ISO configures the camera’s sensitivity to light. The higher...

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Metering
To select an AE metering option:
1. Press  > Metering.
2. Press   or   to select an AE metering option.
3. Press   to confirm setting.
Color Mode
Adds color filter effects to the image or video you want to capture.
IconModeDescription
MatrixDetects the exposure based on multiple 
points in the subject area.
Cen. Weight 
(Center 
We i g h t )Detects the exposure of the entire shooting 
screen, but gives more importance to the 
values near the center....

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To select a color mode effect:
1. Press  > Color Mode.
2. Press   or   to select an option. The preview result based on the 
currently selected color mode is shown in the middle thumbnail.
3. Press   to confirm setting.
B/W (Black and 
White)Adds an effect with monochromatic color 
tones.
Vivid RedThe image becomes reddish.
Vivid GreenThe image becomes greenish.
Vivid BlueThe image becomes bluish.
Before After - when 
Color Accent (Red) is 
applied
After - when 
Color...

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Filter Effect
Lets you select the desired filter to add to the image you want to take.
To select a filter effect:
1. Press  > Filter Effect.
2. Press   or   to select an option.
3. Press   to confirm setting.
Lomo
Adds a Lomo effect to the image or video you want to capture.
To select a Lomo effect:
1. Press  > Lomo.
2. Press   or   to select an option.
IconModeDescription
OffNo digital filter is used.
FisheyeSimulates a fisheye lens effect and creates a 
distorted...