AGFA AP DC1033m User Manual

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Using the Q mode 
The Q mode provides a simplified camera 
interface. Larger icons and fewer controls 
make it easier to take pictures anytime, 
especially for the beginners and elder 
users. 
 
 
You can use only the basic settings in the Q 
mode:  
Flash: Auto / Red eye / Force on / Slow sync / Force off 
Macro: Off / On Button 
SET/DISP: OSD on / Guide line / OSD off 
Resolution: 10M / 3:2 / 16:9 / 8M / 5M / 3M / VGA 
Drive Mode: Off / 2 sec. / 10 sec. / Double / Burst...

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Setting Image Size and Quality 
You can select lower image resolution and quality to decrease the image size to capture 
more images. Choose a suitable setting according to the desired image quality and 
purpose. For details, see page 16. 
 
Resolution Values 
Image Size Print Size 
 3648 x 2736 Printing larger than A4-size. 
 3648 x 2432  
 3648 x 2048  
 3264 x 2448  
 2560 x 1920  
 2048 x 1536  
 640 x 480 Printing to postcards or attaching to e-mail. Larger...

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Using the Zoom Function 
Your camera has a combination of optical and digital zoom functions that allows you to 
zoom in on far away subjects or zoom out for a wide angle shot. 
 
The optical zoom is achieved by mechanically adjusting the lens of the camera. The 
digital zoom enlarges or shrinks the image using a software process. 
 
   
Select the zoom setting, and 
point the camera at the subject. 
   
Press the zoom button (n) to 
compose the image. 
[W]: zoom out for a...

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Using the Flash 
The flash is not only for taking pictures when there is insufficient light, but also when the 
subject is in shade or in backlight conditions. Press the flash button to cycle your camera 
through the various flash modes. The flash will not activate when continuous shooting or 
movie recording. 
   
Turn the power on, and set the camera 
to the REC mode (
page 13). 
   
Press the flash button (n) to change 
the flash mode. 
y  Each time the flash button is...

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Using the Macro 
Your camera is equipped with a macro function that allows you to focus on very close 
subjects. In macro mode you can focus on subjects 15 cm from the lens when in the 
maximum wide angle setting and 40 cm in the maximum telephoto setting. 
   
Turn the power on, and set the 
camera to the REC mode 
(
page 13). 
   
Press the macro button (n) 
enters the macro mode. 
y  The macro icon (o) displays in 
the LCD monitor. 
y  To leave the macro mode, 
press the...

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Using the Self-timer & Burst 
Use the self-timer to set a delay from the time the shutter button is pressed to the time 
the image is shot. Use the burst to record continuous still images shooting. 
   
Turn the power on, and set the camera 
to the REC mode (
page 13). 
   
Open the REC menu (
page 16). 
y Use 
 or  to select [Drive mode] 
from the REC menu. 
   
Change the setting. 
y Press 
 or   to select a drive 
mode, then press the SET button.  
 
Off: 
  Record a single...

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Using the Aperture Priority 
In this mode, you can set an aperture value to match the brightness. A higher aperture 
value brings the background out of focus. Selecting a lower aperture value allows you to 
soften the background. 
 
   
Turn the power on, and set the 
camera to the Aperture Priority 
(
page 15). 
   
Adjust the aperture value by 
pressing 
 or  button. 
   
Press shutter button to take a 
picture.  
 
 
y  The larger the aperture value the smaller the lens...

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Using the Manual Exposure 
You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to achieve a particular effect. 
   
Turn the power on, and set the 
camera to the Manual Exposure 
(
page 15). 
 
2 
Use the SET button to switch 
between aperture value and 
shutter speed control.  Press 
or   to adjust the setting. 
   
Press shutter button to take a 
picture. 
y  Press the shutter button halfway, 
the difference between the 
standard exposure and the 
selected exposure appears...

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Recording Movie Clips 
You can record movies with the camera, the available recording time depends on the 
capacity of the memory card. Videos can be recorded until the maximum memory 
capacity has been reached. However the length of a single video may be limited (the 
limitation depends on the camera model). 
   
Turn the power on, and set the 
camera to the Movie mode 
(
page 13). 
   
Compose the subject on the 
monitor. 
y  Aim the focus area (q) to the 
subject that you...

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Setting the Movie Size 
Movie Size and Frame Rate 
Resolution Frame Rate 
 720 x 400 
 640 x 480 
 320 x 240 30 frames/sec. Higher Quality 
 
Lower Quality 
 
Recording Audio Clips 
 
   
Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Voice REC mode 
(
page 13). 
    
Press the shutter button to start recording. 
y  The voices are recorded from the microphone of the camera. Be careful to 
avoid touching the microphone while recording. 
   
Press the shutter button again to end...