Vivitar Vivicam 2800 Users Manual

							Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 202.5.8 Self-Timer
For time-delayed image capture, you may use the self-timer feature. The self-timer
inserts a ten-second delay after you press the shutter button until the image is actually
captured.  This feature is often used when the camera is mounted upon a tripod,
allowing you to get in the image.
To invoke the self-timer, refer to Chapter 3, section 3.1.1.
2.6 Capturing an Image
Now that we’ve gotten through all the details – one last detail.  How do you take a
picture?  Simple.  Turn on the camera to CAM mode and push the shutter button.
Wait a few seconds for processing and you are ready to capture your next image.
Note:  The V2800 is loaded with features and capabilities.   There are so many features and menus that
it can become overwhelming at first.  Not to worry.  The V2800 is setup at the factory with default
settings that allow you to operate the camera right out of the box without making any adjustments at
all.  Just insert the batteries, switch to CAM, and begin capturing images by pressing the shutter button
just like a film-based camera.  Explore all these advanced features at your leisure, as you become more
familiar with the camera.  
						

							Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 21Chapter 3 - CAM Mode: Advanced Functions
In the CAM mode you have access to the advanced function menus.  These advanced
function menus allow you to:
· Invoke the self-timer
· Specify capture modes
· Select resolution
· Specify compression quality
· Orient your images
· Dictate a shutter speed
· Select a metering scheme
· Specify color balance
· Place a formatted date on your images
· Create and change file folders
· Reset the camera.
These functions are distributed over four pages of the CAM menus.
3.1 Opening the CAM menus
Switch to CAM mode.
Press the menu key.
The image LCD will display
Page 1/4 of the CAM menu.  Pressing
the menu key again will present the
next menu page.
Note:  You may exit the CAM menus at any time by pressing the DISP button.
Page 1/4 of the CAM menus  
						

							Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 223.1.1 Self Timer
The first menu item is the Self-Timer feature.  In this example the self-
timer is currently OFF.
Press the enter key to go to the self timer sub menu:
Press either the “+” or “-” keys to toggle between the ON and OFF selections.  After
making your selection press the enter key to save your choice and return to menu page
1/4.  If you have invoked the self-timer notice how the Self-Timer icon appears in the
monochrome information LCD.
The next time you press the shutter button, there will be a 10-second delay before the
image is actually captured.
3.1.2 Picture Type (Still, Audio, Burst)
The second menu item on Page 1/4 is picture type:
There are three capture modes (picture types) -
· You can capture still images (like a normal film camera)
· Capture single frames with voice (audio) attached to each
· Capture a burst – a series of nine consecutive still images
Press Enter key to display the Picture Type sub menu:
Press either the “+” or “-” keys to scroll through the three
choices.  After making your selection press the enter key
to save your choice and return to the menu page 1/4.
If you choose “Still with Voice” each image will have a voice segment “attached” to
the image.  When capturing an image with voice press the shutter as normal, but
continue to hold the shutter button and speak into the microphone, up to 10 seconds.
Note:  Sound recording will take up memory space that would otherwise be used for image storage.
You may notice that the image counter decrements by more than one-number for each image captured
with sound.
Note: To retrieve your sound clips you must either connect the camera to your PC via USB, or use a
card reader to read the CF card directly.  Using a serial data Twain connection, there is no mechanism
for audio file transfer.
If you choose “Burst” mode the camera will capture nine images in rapid succession
the next time you press the shutter.  Burst mode images are captured at one-half
resolution, or 512 x 368.
Note:  “Burst” is a feature you may use occasionally.  When finished, do not forget to reset the camera
to “Still” or else you may surprised when your next image turns out to be a burst sequence.  
						

							Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 233.1.3 Resolution
The third menu item on Page 1/4 is picture resolution:
You can set picture resolution as Large (1024 x 768 – XGA), or Small (640 x 480 –
VGA.)  Press the enter key to display the Picture Resolution sub menu:
Press either the “+” or “-” keys to toggle between the
two choices.  After making your selection press the
enter key to save your choice and return to the menu
page 1/4.
If you have selected Large, the information LCD will display this icon:
If you have selected small, the information LCD will display this icon:
Note:  You may change resolution at any time.  All subsequent images will be captured at the current
setting until you change it again.  Previously stored images will not be changed or altered.
For further discussion on the topic of image resolution, refer to section 2.5.7 of this
manual.
3.1.4 Image Quality (Compression)
The fourth menu item on Page 1/4 is picture compression:
You can set picture compression as Good, Better, or Best. Press the enter key to
display the Picture Compression sub menu:
Press either the “+” or “-” keys to scroll through the
three choices.  After making your selection press the
enter key to save your choice and return to the menu
page 1/4.
Note:  After you select a compression setting and press enter, you will notice how the information LCD
gives you an immediate update estimating how many more images you will be able to store.
For further discussion on the topic of image quality and compression, refer to section
2.5.5 of this manual.  
						

							Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 243.1.5 Image Orientation
The first menu item on Page 2/4 is Picture Orientation:
You can set picture orientation as either Landscape
or Portrait.  Press the enter key to display the Picture
Orientation sub menu:
Press either the “+” or “-” keys to toggle between the two choices.  After making your
selection press the enter key to save your choice and return to the menu page 2/4.
The orientation feature is important if you wish to run a slide show presentation on the
LCD or through an NTSC monitor.  If you select Landscape the camera simply takes
normal images in a normal orientation.  When these landscape images are displayed
on a TV/monitor they will be oriented properly.  However, a minor anomaly occurs if
you if you turn the camera and then capture images in a portrait orientation.  When
you display those images, they will be oriented (rotated) sideways.  They will be
rotated 90 degrees when you display them in a slide show.  This is very annoying to
your audience.  If, however, you tell the camera that you are going to shoot a portrait
by using this menu feature, the camera will capture the image, but then rotate it 90
degrees so that all your images will subsequently display in an upright fashion.  No
more twisting heads at show time!
Note:  If you use the Portrait feature the camera assumes that you will rotate it
clockwise each time.  If you rotate the camera counter-clockwise, your images
will display upside down.  After selecting portrait orientation, turn the camera as
shown here.  Don’t forget to switch back to landscape mode when you are done
with portraits.
3.1.6 Shutter Speed
The second menu item on Page 2/4 is Shutter Speed:
You can set the shutter speed to either Auto or
manual.  Press the enter key to display the Shutter
Speed sub menu:
Press either the “+” or “-” keys to toggle between the two choices.  After making your
selection press the enter key to save your choice and return to the menu page 2/4.
· If you set the shutter speed to Auto the camera will
automatically determine the appropriate shutter speed
and you do not need to worry about it.
· On the other hand, if you prefer manual control for
special purposes, select Manual and you can specify
the shutter speed to any one of sixteen settings from 2
seconds to 1/8000 second.  Use the “+” or “-” keys to
move the cursor to the desired setting.  Press enter to
store your selection.  
						

							Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 253.1.7 Light Metering
The third menu item on Page 2/4 is Light Metering:
You can specify that the camera meter light (to determine proper exposure settings)
based upon either a Mutli-Spot or Center-Spot
scheme, or algorithm.  Press the enter key to
display the Light Metering sub menu:
Press either the “+” or “-” keys to toggle between the two choices.  After making your
selection press the enter key to save your choice and return to the menu page 2/4.
This feature allows you to tell the camera how you wish to have the scene sampled in
order to determine proper exposure.  For most situations the Multi-Spot will work
well.  The camera will use a matrix method to determine exposure based upon the
lighting conditions of several spots in the image scene.  For scenes of high contrast,
however, you may wish to choose Center-Spot for more precise scene sampling.
3.1.8 Color Balance
The fourth menu item on Page 2/4 is Color Balance:
You can set the Color Balance speed to either Auto or
Daylight.  Press the enter key to display the Color
Balance sub menu:
Press either the “+” or “-” keys to toggle between the two choices.  After making your
selection press the enter key to save your choice and return to the menu page 2/4.
This feature allows you to tell the camera that you will be capturing images in
daylight, if that is the case.  This may improve the color fidelity (correctness) and
white balance of your daylight images.  The cameras processing algorithms will adjust
for daylight (lighting) conditions.  If you prefer to let the camera handle these issues
automatically simply leave this setting as Auto.
Hint:  Experiment with both settings to see which works best in your lighting conditions.
3.1.9 Date Stamp
The entirety of page 3/4 is devoted to the time and date
stamping of your images.
You can select whether to stamp date your images.
Press the enter key to display the Date Stamp sub
menu:  
						

							Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 26Press either the “+” or “-” keys to toggle between the two choices.  After making your
selection press the enter key to save your choice and return to the menu page 3/4.
If you choose Date Stamp, the specified Time & Date will be “stamped” on your
images.  This will be a “permanent” mark on your images. The following sections
describe how to position and format the date stamp.  If you choose None, no Time or
Date stamp will be placed upon your images.
Note:  Date stamps can only be removed after the fact by using an image editing software on your PC.
3.1.9.1 Stamp Position
If you have elected to have a Date Stamp placed on your images, you
may specify where you would like those stamps to be positioned on
your images.
The second menu item on Page 3/4 is Stamp
Position.  Press the enter key to display the
Stamp Position sub menu:
Press either the “+” or “-” keys to move between the four choices.  After making your
selection press the enter key to save your choice and return to the menu page 3/4.
Your date stamp will be positioned according to your selection.
3.1.9.2 Stamp Format
The third menu item on Page 3/4 is Stamp Format.  Press the Enter key to display the
Stamp Format sub menu:
Press either the “+” or “-” keys to move between the
three choices.  After making your selection press the
enter key to save your choice and return to the menu
page 3/4.  The date stamp will be formatted according to your selection.
3.1.9.3 Date and Time Setup
The final menu item on Page 3/4 is Date and Time Setup.  Press the
Enter key to display the Date and Time Setup sub
menu:
Press either the “+” or “-” keys to move between
the many choices.  To change a value press enter.
After making your selections navigate to “Back
Menu” and press the enter key to save your choices
and return to the menu page 3/4.  Your time and
date information has been updated.
Note:  The maximum value for Year is 2050.  
						

							Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 273.1.10 Folder Control
The first menu item on Page 4/4 is Folder Control.
Press the enter key to display the Folder Control sub
menu:
Create New.  Using the “+” or “-” keys you may select a
folder name.  Each time you press “+” or “-” a new folder
name will be suggested.  Press enter to create a folder
with the suggested name.
Press DISP to exit this process and return to a blank
screen.  Press menu to open the menus again.
Consider the folders you have just created to be like small photo albums on your CF
card.  If you are capturing images of several subjects, you may which to sort them into
categories as you capture them.
Change Folder.  From the Folder Control Menu, select
Change, and press enter.  The camera will display a list of
all the directories (folders) currently available on your CF
card.  The check sign indicates the current folder.  Press
“+” or “-” to change folders.  Press the enter key to select a
folder and then press menu to return to the menus.
3.1.11 Reset
The final menu item on Page 4/4 is Reset. Press the enter key to
display the Reset sub menu:
Press enter to reset the camera to its factory settings.
Press DISP to exit out of the Reset screen.
Note:  If you elected to reset the camera:
· Quality will be “Better”
· Resolution will be “Large”
· Shutter will be “Auto”
· Color balance will be “Auto”
· Metering will be “Multi-Spot”
· Orientation will be “Landscape”
· Self-Timer will be “OFF”  
						

							Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 283.2 Exposure Value Adjustment
EV adjustment is not a menu-based adjustment.  It uses the function keys.
You can adjust the V2800 exposure quickly and easily (without crunching through
menus) in the range of –3.0 EV to +3.0 EV.  You may override (or bias) the auto
exposure in increments of 0.5 EV.
· If your scene appears on the LCD to bee too dark, press “+” key to increase
exposure.
· If your scene appears on the LCD to bee too light, press “-” key to decrease
exposure.
When you the press + and - keys, the image LCD will
display an EV exposure scale as shown:
In addition, the information LCD will present a numeric
EV value momentarily.Press “-” or “+” to change exposureStart-up camera in CAM mode.
Press DISP to turn on the image LCD  
						

							Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 29Chapter 4 - PLAY Mode Functions
4.1 Play Mode - Overview
In PLAY mode the following functions are available:
1. Review your images
2. Erase images
3. Run a slide show of your images.
4. Display multiple thumbnails or lists
5. Attach Voice to images
6. Control folders of images
7. Adjust image LCD brightness
8. Update camera firmware
4.2 Reviewing Your Images - Basics
Switch to PLAY mode
Your images will display on the image LCD
Press the + and - keys to scroll forward and
backward through your stored images
Press the DISP button to change the display appearance.
Note: You can even zoom in on a displayed image by pressing the T and W zoom buttons.
4.3 Play Mode: Advanced Functions
There are three pages of Menus in PLAY mode.
Switch to PLAY mode
Press the Menu key to open the PLAY
menus
The LCD image display will display Page
1/3 of the PLAY menu.  Pressing the menu
key again will present the next menu page.
Note: There must be a CF memory card in the camera to invoke the PLAY menus