Vivitar Vivicam 5100 Users Manual

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Using the Macro Mode
Use [  ] Macro mode to capture a close-up of the subject, such as flowers or insects. The effective range is
between 0.6m to 1.1m.
1. Move the macro switch located on the front side of the camera to
the [ 
 ] position.
  LCD monitor will display [ ] as Macro mode.
2. Compose your image.
3. Press the shutter button.
  To disable macro photography, slide the macro switch back to the
     [ 
 ] Normal mode.
Note:
  In [  ]...

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Setting the Image Resolution and Quality
Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file size, and compression ratio for
your images. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in memory, or on an SD memory card.
As you get to know ViviCam 5100, it is recommended that you try each quality and resolution setting to get an
appreciation for the effects that these settings will have on your...

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Number of Recordable Images
The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on the internal memory or the
SD memory card at the camera’s image quality and size settings. The number of recordable images may vary
depending on the recorded subject and the capacity of the memory card, or if there are files other than images,
or when the recording is made while switching the picture quality/resolution....

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SHOOTING-LETTING YOU SELECT SETTINGS
Auto Mode
Using  [ A ] Auto mode the majority of the settings are adjusted by the camera. Simply point the subject and then
shoot.
1. Press the MENU button to enter the Capture menu and select Scene by
using the 
 /  button. Press the  button to enter the sub-menu.
2. After entering the sub-menu, select [Auto] by using the 
 /  button.
Press the 
 button to confirm the setting.
  LCD monitor will display [ A...

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Spor ts Mode
For dynamic action choose [  ] Sports mode. This feature also letting you to capture a sequence of 2 frames
in rapid succession.
1. Press the MENU button to enter the Capture menu and select Scene
by using the 
 /  button. Press the  button to enter the sub-menu.
2. After entering the sub-menu, select [Sports] by using the 
 /  button.
Press the 
 button to confirm the setting.
  LCD monitor will display [  ] as Sports mode icon....

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Night Scene Mode
Capturing human subjects by using [  ] Night Scene mode helps to provide a natural balance between the
main subject and the background. The people in an evening sky or night scene are illuminated with lights from
the flash while the background is captured at a slow shutter speed to prevent blurring and improve the overall
exposure.
1. Press the MENU button to enter the Capture menu and select Scene
by using the 
 /  button....

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Por trait Mode
Taking pictures by selecting [  ] Portrait mode helps you to construct portraits in which the main subject stands
out sharply and clearly while the background’s details are out of focus.
1. Press the MENU button to enter the Capture menu and select Scene by
using the 
 /  button. Press the  button to enter the sub-menu.
2. After entering the sub-menu, select [Portrait] by using the 
 /  button.
Press the 
 button to confirm the...

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Landscape Mode
Taking images by choosing [  ] Landscape mode helps you to capture vivid and expansive landscape pictures
with the enhancement of image’s color and saturation. [ 
 ] Landscape mode is used when the distance to the
subject is between 1.1m to infinity.
1. Press the MENU button to enter the Capture menu and select Scene by
using the 
 /  button. Press the  button to enter the sub-menu.
2. After entering the sub-menu, select...

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Backlight Mode
Use [  ] Backlight mode when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing their features into shadow, or
when your subject is in the shade but the background is brightly lit.
1. Press the MENU button to enter the Capture menu and select Scene by
using the 
 /  button. Press the  button to enter the sub-menu.
2. After entering the sub-menu, select [Backlight] by using the 
 /  button.
Press the 
 button to confirm the...

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MOVIE MODE
Using  [  ] Movie mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels.
1. Press the MODE button to enter the [ 
 ] Movie mode.
2. You can start recording a video clip by pressing the shutter button.
3. To stop recording, press the shutter button again.
Note:
  In  [  ] Movie mode, resolution/quality, self-timer cannot be set or activated.
  In  [  ] Movie mode, the flash mode is automatically set to [  ] Flash...