AstraCam Owner's Guide
7
Taking Your First Photo
Taking photos with your AstraCam is easy:
1. Turn the power switch ON.
2. Compose your photo by looking through the viewfinder.
3. Slightly press and hold the SHUTTER button. You will hear a short beep as
the AstraCam automatically sets exposure.
4. Continue pressing fully down on the SHUTTER button. You will hear a
second short beep as the photo is taken. Release the shutter button.
Note
:
It is important to hold the camera very still when taking a picture.
Moving the camera when shooting will create blurry pictures.
White Balance Settings for Better Photos
AstraCam has four white balance settings that adjust the camera for specific
lighting situations. These settings help you get normal looking photos in
different kinds of light. One of the icons below will always appear in the
settings display when the camera is turned on.
You can set the camera to take pictures in:
Sunny light
Cloudy light or shade
Tungsten light (Keep photos from looking too yellow when taken in
tungsten light. This kind of light is common in homes.)
Fluorescent light (Keep your photos from looking too green when
taken in fluorescent light. This kind of light is common in stores.)
To change the white balance setting before taking a photo:
1. Press the MODE button. The camera will make an audible tone. You will
see the White Balance icon in the settings display change.
2. Press and release the button until the white balance setting you want appears
in the settings display.
Note
:
You can also change the camera's white balance on the computer
using the AstraCam program. See page 16, "Operating the AstraCam from
the Program."
