User manual AGFAPHOTO OPTIMA 8328M

[. . . ] OPTIMA 8328m User manual AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 8328m Thank you for purchasing this AgfaPhoto digital camera. Please read these operating instructions carefully in order to use the digital camera correctly. Keep the instructions in a safe place after reading so that you can refer to them later. Precautions · · Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or other intense light sources which could damage Do not try to open the case of the camera or attempt to modify this camera in any way. your eyesight. High-voltage internal components create the risk of electric shock when exposed. [. . . ] Most uploaded movie length ranges within 5 minutes, although you can upload a maximum movie length of 10 minutes. 2 Therefore when you record using the YouTube® mode, the following standards are followed: Recorded movies are set to YouTube® standard resolution of 640 x 480. Tips If internal memory/memory card is full or the file exceeds 2G in size, the video recording will automatically stop. To record a YouTube® movie, select from the Movie Size function. 32 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 8328m Recording Audio Clips 1 2 3 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Voice REC mode ( page 14). Press the shutter button to start recording. The camera will stop recording automatically when the memory capacity has been reached. Playing Back Audio Clips 1 2 3 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Playback mode ( page 14). or to select the audio Press clip that you want to playback. Start playing back. When audio clip paused, press 33 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 8328m Recording a Voice Memo You can add a voice memo to still images. 1 2 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Playback mode ( page 14). or to select a still Press image that you want to add a voice memo. If the image already has the voice memo recorded, the appears on the LCD monitor. The new recording will replace the previous one. 3 4 Open the Playback menu. Press the MENU button, using four-way control to select Voice Memo ( and press the SET button. ) Caution The voice memo cannot be added to a movie clip or a protected image. Playing Back a Voice Memo 1 2 3 Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAY mode ( Press or page 14). to select the image that has the voice memo recorded. Start playing back. When voice memo paused, press 34 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 8328m Other Recording Functions Setting the Metering There are 3 different light metering options available on your camera. Option Description Light is measured from the entire shooting screen, but gives more importance to the values near the center. Selects an exposure based on readings from multiple points in the subject area. Selects an exposure based on a single reading taken from the center of your picture. Setting the White Balance Adjust the white balance to match different light sources such as sunlight, incandescent (tungsten) lighting or, fluorescent lighting. Ideal for indoor photos under tungsten or halogen lighting without a flash. For more accurate adjustment or when the light source cannot be specified. Tips Point the camera at a white piece of paper or similar object under the lighting conditions for which you want to set the white balance, and then press the Shutter button. Ideal for general 35 AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 8328m Setting the ISO With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of the subject. Option Auto ISO 50 ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 ISO 800 ISO 1600 ISO 3200 Tips Higher ISO speeds increase the image noise. Sets the sensitivity to ISO 3200 equivalent. Setting the Exposure Set the exposure value manually to compensate unusual lighting conditions such as indirect indoor lighting, dark backgrounds, and strong backlighting. Setting the AEB Sets the auto exposure bracketing (AEB) to shoot 3 continuous images, each with a different exposure setting: correctly exposed, underexposed, and overexposed. Setting the Highlight Make the subject stand out from its surroundings. [. . . ] from a German landline only) Online Service / International contact (Not for USA/ Canada): support-apdc@plawa. com Manufactured by plawa-feinwerktechnik GmbH & Co. KG Bleichereistraße 18 73066 Uhingen Germany AgfaPhoto is used under license of Agfa-Gevaert NV & Co. does not manufacture this product or provide any product warranty or support. For service, support and warranty information, contact the distributor or manufacturer. [. . . ]