AGFA DC-830 user manual Setting the Exposure, Setting the Metering, Setting the Sharpness

Page 30

NOTE:

Higher ISO speeds increase the image noise. To take clean images, use as low an ISO speed as possible.

Setting the Exposure

Set the exposure value manually to compensate for unusual lighting conditions such as indirect indoor lighting, dark backgrounds, and strong backlighting.

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 Sharpness

You can select whether you want the image to have sharp or soft outlines.

Option

Description

 

The edges of the image are emphasized. The edges will

 

become sharp, but noise may occur in the recording

 

image.

 

 

 

The edges of the image are sharp. This is suitable for

 

printing.

 

 

 

The edges of the image are softened. This is suitable for

 

editing images on PC.

 

 

- 29 -

Image 30
Contents DC-830 Using Your Batteries Extending battery lifeDisclaimer Declaration of Conformity FCC Compliance and Advisory Safety Information Table of Contents Setting the Resolution and Quality Appendix Standard Accessories Getting StartedUsing the Soft Case Attaching the Wrist StrapNames of Parts Top Front BottomBack Side Function button Low Battery Indicator Inserting the BatteriesInserting a Memory Card About Camera MemoryDCF Protocol Setting the Date and Time Turning the Power On and Off Power Saving FunctionBasic Operations Switching between Record and Playback Record modePlayback mode Recording Menu / Playback Menu Using the MenusSetup Menu ADJ. MenuUsing the LCD monitor LCD Screen IndicatorSwitching the Screen Display Recording Recording Still ImagesUsing the Zoom Function Using the Flash Using the Self-timer & Burst SECUsing the Macro mode Recording Movie Clips Voices Recording Setting the Recording Functions Using the Scene ModeSetting the Movie Size Setting the Resolution and QualityResolution QualitySetting the White Balance Setting the ISOSetting the Exposure Setting the MeteringSetting the Sharpness Setting the Photo Effect Setting Date StampPlaying Back Images Using the ThumbnailPlayback Magnifying Still ImagesPlaying Back Sounds Playing Back Movie ClipsRecording a Voice Memo Deleting Files Playing Back a Voice MemoDeleting a Single File Deleting All Files Protecting FilesEditing Images Rotating Still ImagesChanging the Image Size Adding Stickers to a Still Image Setting the Dpof Playing a Slide Show Copying the FilesSetting Auto Review Setup SettingsAdjusting Sounds Setting the Power SaveAbout the Folder & File Name Setting the LanguageResetting the File Numbers Folder StructureSetting the TV Out Setting USB PortFile Naming Choosing a Startup Image Formatting the MemoryResetting to Default Settings Connecting the Camera to a TVMaking Connections Connecting the Camera to a PC Using the Card ReaderConnecting the Camera to a Computer with a USB Cable Windows Software InstallationSystem Requirements MacintoshInstall VideoStudio 7 SE VCD Installing the SoftwareInstall Ulead Photo Explorer 8 SE Basic Utilities DriversInstalling VideoStudio 7 SE VCD Installing the Software DriverInstalling Ulead Photo Explorer 8 SE Basic Click Installing Ulead Photo Explorer 8 SE BasicUsing the Software Ulead Photo Explorer 8 SE BasicSolution TroubleshootingProblem Cause AppendixSpecifications Ntsc / PALCustomer care Service & Support Hotline GermanyOnline Service Manufactured by plawa-feinwerktechnik GmbH & Co. KG