Vivitar Vivicam 3930 Users Manual

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Exposure Compensation
This setting [  ] allows you to intentionally lighten or darken the entire image.
Use this setting when the optimum brightness (exposure) cannot be obtained, for
example, when the brightness between the subject and the background is not
balanced or when the subject occupies only an extremely small part of the screen.
Using the [ 
 ] Exposure Compensation button select “Normal”, “Backlight
compensation”, or “Exposure compensation” modes.
1. Set the mode dial to one of [P], [Tv], [Av] and power on the camera.
2. Toggle the [ 
 ] button to select exposure compensation mode or backlight
compensation mode.
3. When exposure compensation mode is selected, rotate the Command dial to
adjust the exposure, and press the [ 
 ] button again to confirm your choice.Rotate the Command dial to counter clockwise direction to decrease (darken)
exposure, and rotate the Command dial to clockwise direction to increase
(brighten) exposure.
4. Compose the picture, press the shutter button down halfway to set exposure
and focus, then press down fully to capture the image.  
						

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Guidelines for Using Exposure Compensation
Positive (+) Compensation
• Shooting of printed text (black characters on white paper)
• Backlit portraits
• Very bright scenes (such as snowfields) and highly reflective subjects
• Shots made up predominantly of sky
Negative (-) Compensation
• Spot lit subjects, particularly against dark backgrounds
• Copying of printed text (white characters on black paper)
• Scenes with low reflectivity, such as shots of green or dark foliage
Note:
While selecting  “Backlight compensation”, the EV value is set to +1.3 EV automatically.In “Exposure compensation” the default value is 0.0EVThe EV compensation range is as follows:
-2.0 / -1.7 / -1.3 / -1.0 /- 0.7 / -0.3 / 0 (default) / +0.3 / +0.7/ +1.0 / +1.3 / +1.7 / +2.0
Exposure Compensation cannot be set in auto [  ] mode.  
						

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Setting the Image Resolution and Quality
Image resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (resolution dimension),
image file size, and compression ratio for your images. These settings affect the
number of images that can be stored on an SD Memory Card. Larger resolution
and higher quality images offer the best photographic results but take up more
memory space. Larger resolution/high quality settings are recommended for printed
output and situations requiring the finest detail. Smaller resolution/lower quality
images take up less memory space and may be quite suitable for sharing images
via e-mail, in a report, or on a web page.
To change image size or image quality,
1. Set  the mode dial to one of [
  ], [ P ], [ Tv ], [ Av ], [ M ], [  ], [  ] , [  ] and
power on the camera.
2. Press the MENU button.
 The menu screen appears.
3. Select Size or Quality by using the c or d buttons.
4. Press the SET button. Select the desired image size or image quality setting  by
using the c or d buttons.
5. Press the SET button to confirm. To exit the menu screen press the MENU button.  
						

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The following tables show the approximate number of images or movies that can
be stored in a given memory capacity.
Still Images
    Quality mode
(Compression Rate)    Image Size           8MB   16MB  32MB  64MB    128MB  256MB  512MB
Fine (1/4)5M(2560 x 1920) 2 6 13 27 55 105 222
3M(2048 x 1536) 4 10 22 46 93 177 374
1.2M(1280 x 960) 9 20 42 86 174 331 698
VGA(640 x 480) 31 69 145 298 6021147 2417
Standard (1/8)5M(2560 x 1920) 4 10 22 46 93 177 374
3M(2048 x 1536) 8 17 36 74 150 286 604
1.2M(1280 x 960) 15 34 72 149 301 5721208
VGA(640 x 480) 48 100 210 430 8701657 3491
Economy (1/16)5M(2560 x 1920) 9 20 42 86 174 331 698
3M(2048 x 1536) 15 34 72 149 301 5731208
1.2M(1280 x 960) 28 60 126 258 522 9942094
VGA(640 x 480) 91 181 379 7751566 2984 6284
Movies
Quality mode
 (Compression Rate)Movie SizeTime (seconds, maximum in 8 MB.)
Fine (1/10)FULL (320 x 240) 30
HALF (160 x 120) 90
Standard (1/14)FULL (320 x 240) 45
HALF (160 x 120) 120
Economy (1/19)FULL (320 x 240) 60
HALF (160 x 120) 180
* The above data shows the standard test results. The actual capacity varies according to the
shooting conditions and settings.  
						

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Program Mode [P]
In Program Mode the camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed and the
aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. It is possible to change
the white balance, metering, and exposure compensation in program mode.
1. Set the mode dial to [P] and power on the camera.
2. Compose your image.
3. Press the shutter button down halfway to set
exposure and focus, then press down fully to
capture the image.
Shutter Speed-priority Mode [Tv]
In this mode, images are taken with the priority given to shutter speed. The camera
automatically sets the aperture value according to the shutter speed.
A fast shutter speed produces an image that looks as if a moving subject is still.
A slow shutter speed produces as photograph that makes you feel that it is flowing.
1. Set the mode dial to [Tv] and power on the camera.
2. Rotate the Command dial to adjust the shutter
speed.
3. Compose the picture and press the shutter button
down halfway to set exposure and focus, then
press down fully to capture the image. The
camera will select an aperture value automatically.
Note:
If an appropriate combination cannot be achieved (if the aperture is adjusted to its limits),
the aperture value is displayed in “red”.  
						

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Aperture-priority Mode [Av]
In this mode, images are captured with the priority given to aperture. The camera
automatically sets the shutter speed according to the aperture.  A small aperture
value produces a portrait photo with an out-of-focus background, as the depth of
field decreases. The smaller the aperture value, the more out-of-focus the
background becomes.  A large aperture value (small physical aperture) produces
sharp images on both close and distant objects like landscapes. The larger the
aperture value, the greater the depth of focus.
1. Set the mode dial to [Av] and power on the camera.
2. Rotate the Command dial to adjust the aperture
value.
The aperture value and the shutter speed
corresponding to that value are displayed on
the LCD monitor.
3.Compose the picture and press the shutter button
down halfway to set exposure and focus, then
press down fully to capture the image.
Note:
The larger the F value, the smaller the aperture size becomes and vice versa.  
						

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Full Manual Mode [M]
In the full-manual mode you can specify both the aperture and shutter speed
values separately before taking an image.  Both the aperture value and shutter
speed can be changed by rotating the Command dial.
1. Set the mode dial to [M] and power on the camera.
2. Adjust the aperture and shutter speed separately.
Press the [  ] button to select the aperture
or shutter speed. Note that the adjusted value
is displayed in blue on the LCD monitor.
Rotate the Command dial to adjust the value.
3. Compose your images, press the shutter button
down halfway to set exposure and focus, then
press down fully to capture the image.
Portrait Mode [  ]
Select the Portrait mode to make people stand out, with the background out-of-
focus. In Portrait mode the flash is set red-eye reduction mode automatically.
1. Set the mode dial to [ 
 ] and power on the
camera.
2. Compose the picture.
3. Press the shutter button down halfway to set
exposure and focus, then press down fully to
capture the image.  
						

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Sports Mode [  ]
Select Sports mode to take images of fast-moving subjects. Flash photography
is not possible in Sports mode as the flash capacitor cannot charge quickly enough.
1. Set the mode dial to [ 
 ] and power on the
camera.
2. Compose your image.
3. Press the shutter button down halfway to set
exposure and focus, then press down fully to
capture the image.
Night Scene Mode [  ]
Select Night Scene mode to take images of people against a dusk or nighttime
background.  The flash is set to Slow Synchro and the flash is fired using a slower
shutter speed.
1. Set the mode dial to [ 
 ] and power on the
camera.
2. Compose your image.
3. Press the shutter button down halfway to set
exposure and focus, then press down fully to
capture the image.  
						

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Making Movies
The movie mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of either of 320 x
240 or 160 x 120 pixels.  By dialing the MODE switch to the movie [    ]  position,
the camera can capture short movies along with voice recording. The camera
shows the preview image on the LCD monitor.
 (In movie [  
  ] mode, the LCD monitor cannot be turned off.)
1. Set the mode dial to movie [ 
 ].
2. Compose your scene, press the shutter button down halfway to set exposure
and focus, then press down fully to capture the image.
Recording begins. [REC] appears on the LCD monitor.
3. To stop, press the shutter button again.
Recording will automatically stop when there is no more free space on the SD
Memory Card, or when the maximum size that a single movie can be recorded
is reached.
Note:
In movie [  ] mode, EV compensation cannot be set.
In movie [  ] mode, the flash mode is automatically set to [OFF].
A movie recorded at 320x240 is displayed on the entire LCD monitor, while a movie
recorded at 160x120 is displayed in the center of the screen.  
						

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CHANGING THE PRESET CONDITIONS
(IN CAPTURE MODE)
This menu is for changing the basic settings in the [  ], [ P ], [ Tv ], [ Av ], [ M ], [  ],
[ 
 ], [  ] or [  ] modes.
1. Set the mode dial to one of [
  ], [ P ], [ Tv ], [ Av ], [ M ], [  ], [  ] , [  ] ,
or [ 
 ] and power on the camera.
2. Press the MENU button.
The menu screen is displayed.
3. Use the e or f buttons to select the menu page.
4. Use the c or d buttons to select the desired item
and press the SET button.
The options are displayed.
5. Use the c or d buttons to select the desired
setting and press the SET button.
This saves the settings, and returns the display
to menu screen.
6. To exit the menu screen, press the MENU button.
The camera is now ready to take images.