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ACTIONCAM Owner’ s Guide[...]

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Safety regulations IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this digital camera and/or its accessories, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including: ■ Read and understand all instructions. ■ Supervise closely when any digital camera or accessory is used by or near children. Do not leave units unattended while in use, or within[...]

CE Marking (Declaration of Conformity) We declare under sole responsibility that the Camera and options to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the below specifications. This declaration is valid for the area European Union (EU) only. Product Type: Digital Camera Product Name: ActionCam Options: Flash 5400HS, Objectiv AF24-85, AC Po[...]

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Preface Thank you for purchasing the AGFA ACTIONCAM Digital Camera. Please take the time to read through this owner's guide, for it contains information that is important for the proper and safe use and care of your camera. Enjoy! The AGFA ACTIONCAM is a compact digital camera with the following features: • The ACTIONCAM digital camera uses [...]

Welcome Introduction[...]

For proper and Safe use STANDARD SYMBOLS Various symbols are used throughout this owner's guide, and the product itself, for the proper and safe use of this product and to prevent personal injury, injury to others, and property damage. An explanation of the symbols follows. Read and understand each caution thoroughly before reading the main te[...]

Introduction Safety cautions for use of the ACTIONCAM digital camera Don’t walk while looking through the lens or viewfinder, you may trip and fall causing injury. Do not fire the flash near the eyes of people or animals, especially infants and young children. Maintain a distance of one meter (three feet ) or greater. WARNING If the camera is dro[...]

Carefully observe the following warnings when using this product near young children or persons who may have a difficulty percieving the potential danger associated with these products. Read and follow all warnings supplied with the batteries. Batteries may explode due to improper use. Do not install batteries upside down ( ± reversed). Do not use[...]

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 the product. If water or other liquid gets inside the product, it may cause a short resulting in fire or electric shock. Immediately unplug, discontinue use, and contact an AGFA dealer. Keep plug clea[...]

If there is smoke, a strange smell, or any other unusual conditions, immediately unplug unit, discontinue use, and contact an AGFA dealer. WARNING CAUTION Grasp the plug when removing the cord from an outlet. Pulling the cord may damage it resulting in fire or electric shock. Do not attempt to disassemble this product; it contains high-voltage circ[...]

HANDLING CAUTIONS FOR THE ACTIONCAM BATTERY CAUTIONS • When photographing in cold weather, we recommend that you keep the camera and spare batteries inside your coat to keep them warm when you are not shooting. Cold batteries will regain some of their charge when they warm up. 1 Use only the battery charger specified for this unit. 2 Never heat t[...]

• The low battery symbol may appear even with a fresh battery depending on the storage conditions. To restore camera power, repeat turning the camera on and off. ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS • This digital camera is designed for use from 0 ° to 50 ° C (-4 ° to 122 ° F). • Never leave the digital camera where it may be subjected to extreme t[...]

• Do not directly solder the battery. CHARGING • Use only the battery charger specified. • Be sure that the battery terminals are correctly aligned before recharging. • Perform the charging within the temperature range of 0 ° C to + 45 ° C (0 ° F to 113 ° F). DISCHARGING • Do not use the battery in devices not designed for its use. ?[...]

Before you begin Before you begin, check the packing list . If some of the parts are missing, 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 FILM Card (PC Card) • Holding Strap[...]

Quick operation 1. Insert lithium battery into camera body Insert one 6-volt 2CR5 lithium battery into the chamber as indicated by 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 out. Insert the NP-500H lithium ion battery as illu[...]

7. Focus on subject Align the subject within the focus frame and press the shutter-release button partway down to activate the autofocus. The focus lock indicator will glow when the subject is in focus. 8. Take the picture Check that the standby lamp in the viewfinder is illuminated. Gently press the shutter-release button all the way down to take [...]

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 button Slot/SCSI connector cover PC termin[...]

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 button Battery case Finder Program reset button[...]

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 counter SCSI mode indicator Terminater power indi[...]

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

Chapter 1 Basic operation[...]

Chapter 1 Basic operation Unpacking the camera Attaching the Holding Strap You will have a better grip on the ACTIONCAM Digital Camera, if you attach the HS-700 Holding Strap to the camera. 1. Pass one end of the Holding Strap through the lower strap eyelet in the ACTIONCAM and attach as shown. 2. Pass the other end of the Holding Strap through the[...]

Inserting Batteries The digital camera uses a 2CR5 lithium battery and an NP-500H rechargeable lithium ion battery. The 6-volt 2CR5 lithium battery powers all camera operations. The NP-500H rechargeable lithium ion battery supplies power for recording and copying digital images. • Please read all warnings in the Safety Cautions section of this ma[...]

Chapter 1 Basic operation Use the AC Power Adapter AC-M515 when the battery charge is low, an AC source is readily available, or images are being copied to the Macintosh. 1. While pressing the battery case release button, slide the battery case out. 2. Connect the adapter DC cord to the AC power adapter. 3. Plug the other side of adapter cord into [...]

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 the data panel to indicate the power status of the batteries. This symbol indicates the condition of the 2CR 5lithium battery. This symbol indicates the condition of the NP-500H lithium ion b[...]

Chapter 1 Basic operation If no data appears in the data panel, replace the battery or check that it is inserted correctly. The 2CR5 lithium battery supplies power for camera function (auto- focus, auto-exposure, etc.). The NP-500H rechargeable lithium ion battery supplies the power for recording and playback of digital images taken by ACTIONCAM. W[...]

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 Lens 1. Press and hold the lens-release button, the[...]

Chapter 1 Basic operation Handling the Camera / Holding the Camera Hold the camera grip firmly with your right hand while supporting the camera or lens with your left hand. Make sure that your fingers are not blocking any of the camera’s features; they should fit securely around the grip. To hold the camera steady, always keep your elbows at your[...]

Inserting the PC Card This camera uses an AGFA PCMCIA card as it’s recording device. The standard accessory card has already been initialized for use in this camera and can be used immediately. On the card you can store 113 images (130 MB) 1. Slide the main switch to lock. PERFORM THIS OPERATION BEFORE INSERTING THE PC CARD 2. Open the slot/SCSI [...]

Chapter 1 Basic operation Inserting the PC Card 4. Close the slot/SCSI connector cover and slide the main switch to ON. Initial loading starts when the main switch is turned on. The card is scanned and the recording head moves to the first available space on the PC card. While loading, the frame counter will cycle as shown. When loading is complete[...]

T aking Pictures in Fully-Automatic Mode Fully-Automatic mode is the camera’s standard operating mode, and is suited for virtually any situation. When you press the program- reset button, all the camera’s functions are set to fully automatic operation. 1. Slide the main switch to ON. 2. Press the program reset button to set the camera to progra[...]

Chapter 1 Basic operation 5. Align the subject within the focus frame [ ] and press the shutter release button partway down to activate autofocus and autoexposure systems. 6. The standby lamp in the viewfinder will glow when the digital back is ready to take the picture. 7. Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture. Full[...]

Removing the PC Card When the card is full, “0” will be displayed in the data panel and the shutter will lock. Remove the full PC card and replace with a new PC card. 1. Slide the main switch to lock. PERFORM THIS OPERATION BEFORE REMOVING THE PC CARD, OR DATA MAY BE LOST Wait until the data display disappears. 2. Open the slot/connector cover [...]

Chapter 1 Basic operation If the computer is not nearby, and a new card is not available, the last image can be overwritten. CAUTION Overriding will delete the last image. Then the image can not be recovered. 1. Press and hold the mode button and the self timer button. "0" will blink in the frame counter. 2. Turn the control dial one clic[...]

Chapter 2 Focus Details[...]

Chapter 2 Focus Details Focus Signals Focus Signals The focus signals appear at the base of the viewfinder when the shutter 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; focus is confirmed. Glows Red: Focus is not pos[...]

Special Focusing Situations In special focusing situations, it may be difficult or impossible for the camera to focus accurately — you may have to use focus lock or manual focus. If two subjects at different distances overlap in the focus frame. If a subject composed of alternating light and dark lines completely fills the focus frame. If the sub[...]

Chapter 2 Focus Details Focus Lock Focus Lock Focus lock should be used when you want to take a picture with your subject outside the focus frame [ ] or in situations where autofocus is difficult to confirm. 1. Center your subject in the focus frame [ ] and press the shutter release button partway down. The focus lock indicator will glow when the f[...]

Manual Focus In situations where the autofocus system is not suitable and focus lock is not possible, you may focus the lens manually. The autofocus system will continue to monitor focus and will indicate when the subject within the focus frame [ ] is in focus. 1. Press the focus-mode button so that the manual focus indicator "M. focus" a[...]

Chapter 2 Focus Details Autofocus Illuminator If the flash is raised and the camera detects that the scene is too dark to focus accurately, the flash will automatically fire a few short bursts before and after the lens focuses (AF Illuminator). This provides the light necessary for the camera to detect and focus on your subject. The range of the AF[...]

Chapter 3 Advanced Operation[...]

Chapter 3 Advanced Operation Setting the White Balance This digital camera has automatic white balance. Beautiful images can be taken under any light source. However, manual white balance is necessary when the light source illuminating the white balance window is different than the light source illuminating the subject. For example, if the camera i[...]

To set the white balance manually : 1. Turn the WB/ASM mode switch to white balance (WB). 2. While pressing the mode button, turn the control dial until the desired indicator blinks in the data panel. The blinking WB mode is selected when you release the mode button (the other WB indicators will disappear). Pressing the program reset button returns[...]

Chapter 3 Advanced Operation Exposure Mode This camera has four different exposure modes: Aperture-priority, Shutter-priority, Manual, and Program. The exposure modes allow you to tailor the degree of camera control needed to capture the desired image. For information on P mode, refer to “Taking Pictures in Program Mode”. A Mode Manually select[...]

A MODE: APERTURE PRIORITY In A mode, you select the aperture and the camera automatically sets the 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 selected when you release the mode butt[...]

Chapter 3 Advanced Operation S MODE: Shutter Priority In S mode, you select the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets 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 shutter priority mode is selected when[...]

M MODE: Manual Exposur e In M mode, you have full control of the exposure. You select both the shutter speed and the aperture. The data panel will tell you if the exposure you have selected is over, under, or the same as the metered exposure. 1. Set the command switch to ASM. 2. While pressing the mode button, turn the control dial until 'M&ap[...]

Chapter 3 Advanced Operation Exposure Compensation This feature lets you compensate the exposure ± 3 stops, in 1/2 stop increments. Exposure compensation is used when the camera’s metering system cannot correctly determine the precise exposure. 1. While pressing the exposure-compensation button, turn the control dial until the compensation value[...]

Self-Timer The self-timer will delay release of the shutter for approximately ten seconds after you press the shutter release button, giving you time to get into the picture. 1. Press the self timer button. Self-timer indicator will appear on the data panel. Pressing the self-timer button again will cancel the self timer. 2. Compose the picture and[...]

Chapter 3 Advanced Operation Remote Release Terminal Remote Release T erminal 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 Remote Terminal Cover after use 1. Align the prongs[...]

Chapter 4 Flash Details[...]

Chapter 4 Flash Details Using the Built-in Flash The built-in flash provides coverage for lens focal lengths as short as 28mm. 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 finished using the flash, push it back down.[...]

BUIL T-IN Flash Precautions FLASH RANGE The range of the built-in flash depends on the aperture selected. Make sure your subject is within the working range of the flash, specified in the table below. If you want to take flash photographs closer than 1m (3.3 ft.), we recommend that you use Minolta’s Close-Up Diffuser CD-1000. Otherwise lens shado[...]

Chapter 4 Flash Details Using Flash in P , A, S and M Mode When the built-in flash is up, or an attached accessory flash is on, it will automatically fire in low-light or back-lit situations. The camera will select the most appropriate shutter speed and aperture. TO FIRE THE FLASH MANUALLY In P mode, you can manually fire the built-in or accessory [...]

Red-Eye Reduction When photographing people or animals at night or in low light situations, the effect called ‘Red-Eye’ may occur due to the flash reflecting off the inside of the subject’s eyes. To reduce this effect and to produce more natural looking pictures, use the red-eye reduction mode with the built-in flash. 1. Press the flash mode [...]

Chapter 4 Flash Details Wir eless/Remote Off Camer a Flash Wireless / Remote Off-Camera Flash Control is available with the Minolta accessory flashes: 5400HS, 5400xi, or the 3500xi. Wireless / Remote flash allows you to experiment with creative lighting techniques using off-camera accessory flashes without a tangle of accessory cords and connectors[...]

 3500xi Range (See table below) Maximum Operating Range 5m (16.4 ft.) Camera Range (See table below) T aking 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 other than the 3500xi off camera, refer to the instruction manual for that flas[...]

Chapter 4 Flash Details WIRELESS / REMOTE RATIO CONTROL In wireless / remote mode, when ratio control is selected, the output of the off camera flash and the built-in flash combine to provide a 2:1 light ratio. To use ratio control, press and hold the manual fill flash button, then press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the pictu[...]

P .C. Terminal The digital camera’s threaded PC terminal accepts PC type sync. cords from non-dedicated flash units, or flash units that do not have a hot shoe connector. When you connect a sync. cord to the PC terminal, set the shutter speed to 1/90 sec. or slower. Manually set the white balance to the flash mode. Certain Studio Flash Systems op[...]

Appendix 1 About the PC Card This digital camera uses a PC card (PCMCIA card) as it’s recording medium. PCMCIA is the abbreviation for Personal Computer Memory Card International Association, and is categorized into three types. The three types are Type I, Type II, and Type III. The AGFA ACTIONCAM Digital Film is a Type III card. It has been incl[...]

Appendix About Lithium Ion Battery About the Lithium Ion Battery This digital camera uses a lithium ion battery as the power source for the digital back. Lithium Ion batteries have the following advantages: • Compact-Lightweight-High Energy Density Lithium ion batteries have approximately 30% less volume, and are 35% lighter in weight than standa[...]

Accessory Information Accessory Information This camera was designed to work specifically with lenses, flash units and other accessories manufactured and distributed by Minolta. Using incompatible accessories with this camera may result in unsatisfactory performance, or damage to the camera and accessories. LENSES (see also the Application Manual) [...]

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 density (ND) filter or reduce the overall [...]

Troubleshooting Refer to these pages to determine the cause of a problem you are experiencing with your camera. If the information does not cover the problem which you are experiencing or the condition continues, contact your nearest AGFA dealer. No display appears when the camera is switched on • Batteries are exhausted. If the camera battery is[...]

Remove card, then re-insert until it stops. Flash fires when the shutter-release is pressed partway down • The AF illuminator is on. This is a normal camera operation. Flash picture is too dark • Subject is beyond the flash range. Make sure the subject is within the flash range. • Flash is not charged. Wait until appears in the viewfinder. Er[...]

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 being changed. If this battery is exhausted, the clock settings in this digital camera will be lost when the camera battery is removed. Replace the clock battery as follows; If the date under t[...]

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 blow away loose particles - wiping may scratch the surface. To clean the lens surface, first brush away any dust or sand then, if necessary, moisten a lens tissue with lens cleaning [...]

Technical Details (ACTIONCAM) I mage Sensor 1/2' CCD, Number of pixels : Total 410K (380K Effective) Sensing System 3 CCD (G1, G2, R/B), Dual-Green System Recording Format DOS Format, 8 bit Digital recording Recording Media PC Card (AGFA ACTIONCAM Digital Film) Number of Frames 113 Frames Autofocus Minolta’s through-the-lens (TTL) phase- det[...]

Technical Details (AC-M515) Input voltage AC100-240V 50/60 Hz Output voltage DC 6.5V 2A (using for AC adapter) DC 8.4V 1.4A (using for lithium ion battery charger) Dimensions 71.5(W) x 95.1(D) x 44.5(H) mm or 2.81(W) x 3.74 (D) x 1.75 inch(H) Weight 300g[...]

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 Play ISA to SCSI host adapter for DOS and Windows systems. This board is choosen because of his easy installation capabilities (plug-and-play) and his external DB25 connection. The ext[...]

11. Restart your computer system. Windows 95 automatically detects the host adapter and installs the necessary software for it. (insert the Win95 CD in your CD Rom reader if the installer asks for it !) For Windows 3.xx you have to install the Adaptec EZ-SCSI Lite software which is available on the ActionCam CD. Agfa recommends the installation and[...]