TRUST 1290Z POWERC@M OPTICAL ZOOM
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Mode
Description
Night view
Used to take photographs when little light is
available. The camera uses a longer
exposure time. The flash will be used.
N.B.:
the use of a tripod is recommended
when the camera is set to this
mode.
Note
:
the macro function cannot be
activated
.
Table 4: mode settings
8.3
Self timer ( )
This function enables you to take a delayed photograph. The function can be used to
take a self-portrait, a photograph of a group, or a macro photo (a close-up).
Use the “
Æ
” button ( ) to set the self-timer.
Press the shutter release button fully in to take a photo with the self-timer.
The self-timer indicator (5, Figure 1b) will light for 7 seconds, and then begin to flash.
The photo has been taken once the indicator is no longer illuminated/flashing.
The self-timer is switched off again after the photo has been taken.
Note:
you can interrupt the self-timer function by pressing the shutter
release button again.
8.4 Focusing
Use the “
È
” button ( ) to adjust the camera’s focus.
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Distance
Description
70 cm – infinite (~)
Auto focus: this setting is optimized for portrait
photos of other people.
10 - 70 cm (Wide)
25 – 70 cm (Tele)
Macro mode (for close-up photos).
Infinite (~)
The focus is optimized for landscape photos; the
lens is focused such that all objects in the field of
view are equally sharp.
Table 5: focus settings
Note:
when the camera is used in the “Auto focus” mode you will need
to press the shutter release button half-way in to focus the
camera. The camera will now focus on the subject. Press the
shutter release button fully in. (Do not release the shutter release
button once the camera has focused on the subject)
8.5 Flash
You can use the flash when there is insufficient ambient light, and to fill-in the subject
when photographing against the light.
It will take about 10 seconds to charge the flash when the batteries are new. The
LCD display is extinguished whilst the flash is charging. The status indicator flashes.
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