User manual ROLLEI DR4

[. . . ] Preface This manual provides information on how to use the shooting and playback functions of this product, as well as warnings on its use. To make the best use of this product's functions, read this manual thoroughly before use. Please keep this manual handy for ease of reference. Safety Precautions Test shooting Copyright For the safe use of your camera, be sure to read Safety Precautions thoroughly before use. Please be sure to do some test shooting to make sure it is recording properly before using it for real. [. . . ] Press the !" buttons to select [SNAP] or [] (Infinity). Selecting [SNAP] will fix the shooting distance to 2. 5 meters. 6. Press the ok or # button. Focus settings are complete. If you pressed the # button in step 5, press also the menu button. The Shooting Setting menu closes and the setting value appears on the screen. This setting will be used for shooting until you change it. 62 Using the AF Target Shift Function At macro shooting, the AF target shift function allows you to lock the focus (P. 29) by using the !"#$ buttons on the camera without moving the camera. The AF target shift function allows you to shift the cross at the center of the LCD monitor to the subject with the !"#$ buttons for focusing. Press the # button to shift the cross (focus) to the left A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback 1. 2. With the camera ready to shoot, press the N button. The Macro symbol is displayed at the top of the screen. Press the adjust Button four times. Press five times if the adjust button has the fourth function. 3. 6. Shift the cross to the subject with the !"#$ buttons for focusing. Half-press the shutter button The camera focuses on the cross. Gently press the shutter button all the way. Until you get out of the Macro mode, the AF target shift function automatically focuses the camera on the set position. 63 Changing the Edge Quality of Still Images (SHARPNESS) You can change the definition of your still images to either sharp or soft. 1. Press the menu button. The Shooting Setting menu appears. Press the " button to select [SHARPNESS] and press the ok or $ button. Press the ok or # button. Sharpness settings are complete. 6. If you pressed the # button in step 5, press also the menu button. The Shooting Setting menu disappears and the setting value appears. This setting will be used for shooting until you change it. 64 Changing the Light Metering (PHOTOMETRY) You can change the metering method (the range to use for metering) to determine the exposure value. There are three Light Metering Methods available: MULTI, CENTER, and SPOT. Types of Modes You Can Select Symbol (No Symbol) Mode MULTI CENTER Description The entire shooting range is divided into 256 partitions, and subjected to photometry for overall decision. A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback The light metering is determined by a measurement of the whole, with the central part emphasized. Use this when the brightness of the center and surroundings are different. It is useful if there is marked difference in contrast or backlighting. SPOT 1. Press the menu button. The Shooting Setting menu appears. Press the " button to select [PHOTOMETRY] and press the ok or $ button. Press the ok or # button. Light Metering Method setting is complete. 6. If you pressed the # button in step 5, press also the menu button. The Shooting Setting menu disappears and the setting value appears. This setting will be used for shooting until you change it. 65 Shooting Consecutively with Different Exposures (AUTO BRACKET) The Auto Bracketing function automatically shoots three consecutive shots, with the specified exposure value as standard, at three exposure levels, at -0. 5EV, ±0, and +0. 5EV. Note This function is not available when shooting with sound. 1. Press the menu button. The Shooting Setting menu appears. Press the " button to select [AUTO BRACKET] and press the ok or $ button. If you pressed the # button in step 4, press also the menu button. The Shooting Menu closes and [AB] is displayed on the right side of the screen. 6. Press the shutter release button. Three consecutive shots are taken, with the specified Exposure Compensation value as the standard, at -0. 5EV, ±0, and +0. 5EV. They are, from the left, at -0. 5EV (darker), standard compensation, and +0. 5EV (brighter). This setting will be used for shooting until you change it or you turn the power off. Reference · For how to change the Exposure Compensation, see P. 52. 66 TUsing the Self-Timer You can set the Self-timer to shoot after either two or ten seconds. Press the T (Self-timer) button. The Self Timer mark appears momentarily in a large size at the center of the LCD monitor and then is displayed at the upper left. [. . . ] · Some repairs require a significant amount of time to be completed. · When sending the camera to a service center, please include a note which describes the defective part and the problem as precisely as possible. · Remove all accessories not related to the problem before sending the camera to the service center. · Before taking any important pictures (such as at weddings, on trips abroad, etc. ), test the camera to check operation and ensure proper functioning. [. . . ]