Vivitar VS1527 User Manual

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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.  
Icon Mode Description 
  
Auto Flash The flash fires automatically based on 
the photographic conditions. 
  
   
 
 
Auto Anti Red- 
eye 
Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when 
capturing natural-looking images of 
people and animals in low-light 
conditions. Be sure to ask the subject to 
look at the camera lens or get as close to 
the camera as possible. The flash fires 
automatically based on the photographic 
conditions. 
   
 
Force On The flash always fires regardless of the 
surrounding lighting conditions. Select 
this mode when capturing images with 
high contrast (backlighting) and deep 
shadows. 
  
 
 
Force Off The flash does not fire. Select this mode 
when flash photography is prohibited, or 
when the distance to the subject is 
beyond the effective range of the flash. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
						

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To select a flash mode: 
1. Set the mode dial to the desired shooting mode.  
2. Open the flash.. 
3. Press    repeatedly until your desired flash mode is displayed on the 
LCD 
monitor.  
Focus mode  
Icon Mode Description 
  
Auto focus Adjusts focus automatically. 
  
Macro Used when capturing images at a 
close distance.  
  
Infinity Used when capturing images at 
long distance. 
To select the focus mode: 
1. Set the mode dial to the desired shooting mode.  
2. Press    repeatedly to toggle between Auto focus and focus modes.                      
						

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Selecting the Shooting Mode 
Rotate the mode dial to select one of the eight shooting modes: 
 
 
   
  
No. Mode Description 
1. Auto The camera detects the shooting condition and automatically switches to the appropriate scene mode. 
2 Program The camera automatically configures the appropriate settings, so you can capture images with ease. 
3. Shutter 
Priority 
You can choose a shutter speed, while the aperture value is automatically determined by the lighting condition of the subject.  
 
 
 
 
 
details. 
4. Aperture 
Priority 
You can choose an aperture value, while the shutter speed is  automatically determined by the  lighting condition of the subject.  
5. Manual Lets you set both aperture and shutter speed manually.  
6. Continuous 
Shooting 
Lets you capture a series of shots with a single press of the Shutter button.  
7. Video Use this mode to record videos with your camera.  
8. Scene 
Mode 
Lets you select the desired scene mode that suits your shooting environment.    
						

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Using Aperture Priority mode 
Aperture priority is often used when shooting static subjects or 
emphasizing the depth of field. In general, use a smaller aperture if a 
greater depth of field is needed. 
To adjust aperture value: 
1. Set the mode dial to A 
2. Press OK. 
3. Press Up/Down button to adjust the aperture value. 
4. Press OK to confirm setting.  
Using Shutter Priority mode 
Shutter priority is often used when shooting moving subjects. In general, 
use a shorter shutter speed to catch a fast-moving object. 
To adjust shutter speed in Shutter Priority: 
1. Set the mode dial to S. 
2. Press OK. 
3. Press Left/Right button to adjust the shutter speed. 
4. Press OK to confirm setting.  
Using Manual mode 
You can choose the aperture value and shutter speed in Manual mode. 
To adjust values in Manual mode: 
1. Set the mode dial to . 
2. Press OK. 
3. Adjust the settings.  • Press Up/Down button to adjust the aperture value. 
• Press Left/Right button to adjust the shutter speed. 
4. Press OK to confirm setting. 
   
						

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Using Continuous Shooting mode 
In this mode, you can take consecutive shots.  
Icon Mode Descriptio
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Burst Continuously takes pictures as long as 
you keep pressing the Shutter button. 
The flash is always off in this mode. 
    
 
Speedy Burst Press and release the Shutter button. 
When the photo size you select is VGA, 
Speedy Burst will shoot continuously at 
the speed of 
30 shots per second. This will stop after 
1second or when the memory card is 
full. 
   
AEB (Auto 
Exposure 
Bracketing) 
Automatically takes 3 pictures with 
slightly different settings in the shutter 
speed or the aperture value. 
To select a continuous mode: 
1. Set the mode dial to  2. Press Up button to enter the select mode. 
3. Press Up/Down button to select a desired 
 option. 
4. Press OK to confirm.   
  
 
 
 
 
 
   
						

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Setting the Scene mode 
Select one of the following scene modes to fit your shooting 
condition.  
Mode Description 
Backlight Increases the exposure (by turning on the flash) when light 
illuminates from the subject from the behind 
Scenery Catch the scenery with ease. 
Smile 
Capture Automatically takes a shot when a smile is detected. 
Blink Detect Warns of eyes blinks if detected and lets you decided 
whether to save the image file. 
HDR  Increase the dynamic range and enhances the details of dark 
area.  
Sunset Captures the warmth and atmosphere 
(represented by hue) of sunrise or sunset. 
Fireworks Adds exposure time to shoot firework trails. Please keep the 
camera steady or use a tripod while using this mode. 
Snow Used under a very bright light environment such as snow 
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Mode Description 
Text Improves clarity & contrast when taking a close-up picture 
of documents. 
Food Captures food by enhancing color brightness and giving 
more vivid colors. 
Night 
Portrait 
.Capture portrait in low light conditions 
Kids Increases sensitivity and emphasizes childrens skin tones. 
Building Enhances lines & contracts to highlight the sense of the 
three dimensions (3D) for a building. 
Night 
scenery 
Captures photos in a low-light environment, such as in the 
evening or at night. 
  
To select a scene mode: 
1. Set the mode dial to . 
2. Press Up/Down button to select the 
desired scene mode. 
3. Press OK to confirm setting. 
 
Using the Menu Button 
Press the Menu button to access more capture options. Depending on 
your settings, the displayed option icons in the Function menu may vary. 
   
						

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To use the Menu Button: 
1. Press the Menu button,  
2. Press Up/Down button to select a menu item. 
3. Press OK/Right button to enter the submenu. 
 
4. Press Up/Down button to select an option. 
5. Press OK to confirm the setting 
 
Image size  
Description Description 
16mega pixels (4608 x 3456) 6mega pixels (2560 x 1920) 
14mega pixels(4300 x3255) 
 
3 mega pixels (2048 x 1536) 
12mega pixels (4000 x 3000) 2 mega pixels (1920 x 1080) 
10mega pixels (3648 x 2736) VGA (640 x 480) 
8mega pixels (3264 x 2448)  
 
To select an image size: 
1. Press Menu button. 
2. Press Up/Down button to select image size. 
3. Press OK button to enter the submenu. 
4.    Press Up/Down button to select an option. 
5.    Press OK button to confirm the setting..   
To select an image quality level: 
1. Press Menu button. 
2. Press Up/Down button to select image quality. 
3. Press OK button to enter the submenu. 
4.    Press Up/Down button to select an option. 
5.    Press OK button to confirm the setting..  
 
 
   
						

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Movie size  
Description 
HD 720p (16:9; 1280 x 
720) 
To select a movie size: 
1. Press Menu button. 
2. Press Up/Down button to select image size in video mode. 
3. Press OK button to enter the submenu. 5.    Press OK button to confirm the setting..  
Metering  
Icon Mode Description 
  
Multi Detects the exposure based on 
multiple points in the subject area. 
   
Center Detects the exposure of the entire 
shooting screen, but gives more 
importance to the values near the center. 
  
Spot Detects the exposure based on the 
center spot in the subject area. 
To select a metering option: 
1. Press Menu button. 
2. Press Up/Down button to select metering. 
3. Press OK button to enter the submenu. 
4.    Press Up/Down button to select an option. 
5. Press OK to confirm setting. 
 
White Balance 
Compensates for color temperatures in different lighting conditions, so 
white and other colors can display properly when you capture images. 
    
						

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Icon Mode Description 
 
 
Tungsten Used when subjects lit by tungsten 
(incandescent) lighting. 
 
 
 
 
Fluorescent H 
Fluorescent L 
Adjusts for fluorescent lighting. Corrects 
the green hue of fluorescent lighting. 
Ideal for indoor photos under fluorescent 
lighting without a flash.  
 
 
Custom Used when you want to manually adjust 
white balance in a particular lighting 
condition.  Auto Adjusts white balance automatically. 
 Daylight Used in bright daylight conditions. 
 Cloudy Used in twilight or shady conditions. 
 
To select White Balance: 
1. Press Menu button. 
2. Press Up/Down button to select white balance. 
3. Press OK button to enter the submenu. 
4.    Press Up/Down button to select an option. 
5. Press OK to confirm setting.