AGFA 307 - Manual

Preface Thank you for purchasing the AGFA ACTIONCAM Digital Camera.Please take the time to read through this owner's guide, for it containsinformation that is important for the proper and safe use and care ofyour camera. Enjoy! The AGFA ACTIONCAM is a compact digital camera with thefollowing feature...

For proper and Safe use STANDARD SYMBOLS Various symbols are used throughout this owner's guide, and theproduct itself, for the proper and safe use of this product and toprevent personal injury, injury to others, and property damage. Anexplanation of the symbols follows. Read and understand eachcaut...

WARNING SAFETY CAUTIONS FOR USE OF THE AC POWER ADAPTER AC-M515 Use only the indicated voltage. Do not place a container of water or other liquid on theproduct. If water or other liquid gets inside the product, itmay cause a short resulting in fire or electric shock.Immediately unplug, discontinue u...

HANDLING CAUTIONS FOR THE ACTIONCAM BATTERY CAUTIONS • When photographing in cold weather, we recommend that youkeepthe camera and spare batteries inside your coat to keep them warmwhen you are not shooting. Cold batteries will regain some of theircharge when they warm up. 1 Use only the battery cha...

Before you begin Before you begin, check the packing list . If some of the parts aremissing, contact the nearest AGFA dealer. • Digital Camera ACTIONCAM body • Minolta zoomlens • AC power adapter AC-M515 • DC power cord • Lithium ion battery NP-500H • Lithium battery 2CR5 • AGFA ACTIONCAM DIGITAL FI...

Quick operation 1. Insert lithium battery into camera body Insert one 6-volt 2CR5 lithium battery into the chamber as indicatedby the + and - marks on the inside of the battery cover. 2. Install lithium ion battery into digital back Press the battery case release button and slide the battery case ou...

Names of parts -Camera body PC card slot SCSI connector Ejector lever Access lamp Inside the slot/SCSI connector cover Self-timer button White balance window Built-in Flash Shutter-release button Control dial Main switch Mode button Manual fill-flash button Exposure-compensation button Lens-release ...

Battery chamber Holding strap eyelet Power input terminal Tripod socket Clock battery chamber Bottom of the camera (after the Battery case has removed out) Accessory shoe WB/ASM mode switch Flash node button Data panel Holding strap eyelet Remote-control terminal Aperture button Battery case release...

Names of parts -Data panel Shutter speed / SCSI ID number display White balance indicators Wireless flash indicator Red-eye reduction indicator Exposure compensation indicator Self timer indicator Aperture display Exposure mode indicators Manual focus indicator Battery condition indicators Frame cou...

Names of parts -Viewfinder Display Flash signal Focus signal Standby lamp Focus frame Viewfinder frame

Chapter 1 Basic operation Unpacking the camera Attaching the Holding Strap You will have a better grip on the ACTIONCAM Digital Camera, if youattach the HS-700 Holding Strap to the camera. 1. Pass one end of the Holding Strap through thelower strap eyelet in the ACTIONCAM and attachas shown. 2. Pass...

Inserting Batteries The digital camera uses a 2CR5 lithium battery and an NP-500Hrechargeable lithium ion battery. The 6-volt 2CR5 lithium batterypowers all camera operations. The NP-500H rechargeable lithium ionbattery supplies power for recording and copying digital images. • Please read all warni...

Battery Condition Indicators This camera is equipped with an automatic battery power indicator.Each time the main switch is turned ON, symbols will appear in thedata panel to indicate the power status of the batteries. This symbol indicates the condition of the 2CR 5lithium battery. This symbol indi...

Attaching and Removing the Lens Attaching the Lens 1. Remove the camera body cap and rear lens cap as shown. 2. Align the red mounting index on the lens with the one on the camera. 3. Gently insert the lens into the mount and turn it clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. Removing the L...

Chapter 1 Basic operation Handling the Camera / Holding the Camera Hold the camera grip firmly with your right hand while supporting thecamera or lens with your left hand. Make sure that your fingers arenot blocking any of the camera’s features; they should fit securelyaround the grip. To hold the c...

Inserting the PC Card This camera uses an AGFA PCMCIA card as it’s recording device. Thestandard accessory card has already been initialized for use in thiscamera and can be used immediately. On the card you can store 113images (130 MB) 1. Slide the main switch to lock. PERFORM THIS OPERATION BEFORE...

Taking Pictures in Fully-Automatic Mode Fully-Automatic mode is the camera’s standard operating mode, andis suited for virtually any situation. When you press the program-reset button, all the camera’s functions are set to fully automaticoperation. 1. Slide the main switch to ON. 2. Press the progra...

Removing the PC Card When the card is full, “0” will be displayed in the data panel and theshutter will lock. Remove the full PC card and replace with a new PCcard. 1. Slide the main switch to lock. PERFORM THIS OPERATION BEFORE REMOVING THE PC CARD, ORDATA MAY BE LOST Wait until the data display di...

Chapter 2 Focus Details Focus Signals Focus Signals The focus signals appear at the base of the viewfinder when theshutter is pressed partway down. The color of the focus signal indicates the focus situation. Focus Signal Glows Green: Focus is confirmed and locked. Glows Orange: Continuous autofocus...

Special Focusing Situations In special focusing situations, it may be difficult or impossible for thecamera to focus accurately — you may have to use focus lock ormanual focus. If two subjects at different distances overlap in the focus frame. If a subject composed of alternating light and dark line...

Chapter 2 Focus Details Focus Lock Focus Lock Focus lock should be used when you want to take a picture with yoursubject outside the focus frame [ ] or in situations where autofocus isdifficult to confirm. 1. Center your subject in the focus frame [ ] and press the shutter release button partway dow...

Manual Focus In situations where the autofocus system is not suitable and focus lockis not possible, you may focus the lens manually. The autofocussystem will continue to monitor focus and will indicate when thesubject within the focus frame [ ] is in focus. 1. Press the focus-mode button so that th...

Chapter 2 Focus Details Autofocus Illuminator If the flash is raised and the camera detects that the scene is too darkto focus accurately, the flash will automatically fire a few short burstsbefore and after the lens focuses (AF Illuminator). This provides thelight necessary for the camera to detect...

A MODE: APERTURE PRIORITY In A mode, you select the aperture and the camera automatically setsthe shutter speed required for proper exposure. 1. Set the command switch to ASM. 2. While pressing the mode button, turn the control dial until 'A ' blinks in the data panel.The aperture priority mode is s...

Chapter 3 Advanced Operation S MODE: Shutter Priority In S mode, you select the shutter speed and the camera automaticallysets the aperture required for proper exposure. 1. Set the command switch to ASM. 2. While pressing the mode button, turn the control dial until 'S' blinks in the data panel.The ...

M MODE: Manual Exposure In M mode, you have full control of the exposure. You select both theshutter speed and the aperture. The data panel will tell you if theexposure you have selected is over, under, or the same as the meteredexposure. 1. Set the command switch to ASM. 2. While pressing the mode ...

Chapter 3 Advanced Operation Remote Release Terminal Remote Release Terminal To avoid blurry pictures, use of the optional Remote Cord RC-1000S(or L) is recommended. Using Remote Cord 1. Remove the remote control terminal cover. 2. Insert the remote cord’s plug into the terminal. To Attach the Remot...

Chapter 4 Flash Details Using the Built-in Flash The built-in flash provides coverage for lens focal lengths as short as28mm. The flash output is controlled automatically by the camera’s TTL(through the lens) flash metering system.Grip both sides of the built-in flash and gently lift. After you have...

BUILT-IN Flash Precautions FLASH RANGE The range of the built-in flash depends on the aperture selected. Makesure your subject is within the working range of the flash, specified in thetable below. If you want to take flash photographs closer than 1m (3.3 ft.), werecommend that you use Minolta’s Clo...

Chapter 4 Flash Details Wireless/Remote Off Camera Flash Wireless / Remote Off-Camera Flash Control is available with theMinolta accessory flashes: 5400HS, 5400xi, or the 3500xi. Wireless /Remote flash allows you to experiment with creative lightingtechniques using off-camera accessory flashes witho...

3500xi Range(See table below) Maximum Operating Range5m (16.4 ft.) Camera Range(See table below) Taking Picture in Wireless/Remote Flash Mode 1. Position your camera and 3500xi flash unit using the information on this page. If you are using a flash unit otherthan the 3500xi off camera, refer to the ...

Appendix 1 About the PC Card This digital camera uses a PC card (PCMCIA card) as it’s recordingmedium.PCMCIA is the abbreviation for Personal Computer Memory CardInternational Association, and is categorized into three types. Thethree types are Type I, Type II, and Type III. The AGFA ACTIONCAMDigita...

Appendix About Lithium Ion Battery About the Lithium Ion Battery This digital camera uses a lithium ion battery as the power source forthe digital back. Lithium Ion batteries have the following advantages: • Compact-Lightweight-High Energy Density Lithium ion batteries have approximately 30% less vo...

Accessory Information Accessory Information This camera was designed to work specifically with lenses, flash unitsand other accessories manufactured and distributed by Minolta. Usingincompatible accessories with this camera may result in unsatisfactoryperformance, or damage to the camera and accesso...

Exposure Warnings Appendix Exposure Warnings P A S Mode Display Cause Action Required aperture is beyond the range of the lens Required shutter speed is beyond the range of the camera Light level is beyond the range of the available shutter speeds and apertures In bright light, attach a neutral dens...

Clock Battery Replacement The clock inside the digital camera uses a 3V lithium battery (CR2025)to maintain memory while the digital camera battery 2CR5 is beingchanged. If this battery is exhausted, the clock settings in this digitalcamera will be lost when the camera battery is removed.Replace the...

Care and Storage CLEANING If the camera or lens barrel is dirty, wipe it gently with a soft,clean, dry cloth.If the camera or lens comes in contact with sand, gently blowaway loose particles - wiping may scratch the surface.To clean the lens surface, first brush away any dust or sand then, ifnecessa...

Appendix 2 The AVA™1502P SCSI HOST ADAPTER The ActionCam PC version bundles the AVA ™ 1502P SCSI host Adapter from ADAPTEC. The AVA™1502 P is a 16 bit Plug and PlayISA to SCSI host adapter for DOS and Windows systems. This board ischoosen because of his easy installation capabilities (plug-and-play)...