User manual MINOLTA DIMAGE X50

[. . . ] E INSTRUCTION MANUAL 9222-2734-11 P-A405/0406/109678 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for purchasing this product. Please take the time to read through this instruction manual so you can enjoy all the features of your new digital camera. Check the packing list before using this product. If any items are missing, immediately contact your camera dealer. [. . . ] Audio is recorded at approximately 8KB/s. A maximum of 180 minutes can be recorded at one time; the optional AC adapter is required for long recordings. Slide the mode switch to the movie/audio recording position. In section 1 of the menu, change the recording mode to audio, see page 40. Before recording, the approximate recording time available is displayed on the frame counter. To begin recording, press and release the shutter button. The recording stops when the shutter-release button is pressed again or the remaining time has elapsed. When making audio recordings, be careful not to touch or cover the microphone. The quality of the recording is proportional to the subject to microphone distance. For best results, hold the camera approximately 20cm (8in) from your mouth. Press shutter button to record. Recording audio. Press shutter to stop. Remaining recording time Recording - advanced operation 52 Recording - advanced operation FRAME RATE & MOVIE FILE SIZES Movies can be recorded at two frame rates: 15 fps and 30 fps. The higher the frame rate, the smoother the moving image and the larger the file sizes. Frame rate is set in section 1 of the movie menu (p. If image size or frame rate is changed, the frame counter displays the approximate number of seconds that can be recorded with the installed memory card. The total time that can be stored on a memory card is determined by the size of the card and the recording rate. The actual file size is determined by the scene; some subjects can be compressed further than others. The writing speed of the memory card may prematurely end the recording of a movie clip. Approximate recording rate 30 fps 670KB/s 15 fps 340KB/s 16MB memory card storage capacity (approx. ) 21 seconds 30 fps 40 seconds 15 fps MOVIE MODE The movie mode option selects the type of movie recorded. Night Movie uses high camera sensitivity to record under low light levels; camera sensitivity increases automatically in low light. Image quality can be lower with Night Movies because of the higher sensitivity. The movie mode is set in section 1 of the movie menu (p. 40). 53 PLAYBACK - ADVANCED OPERATION The basic functions in this mode are described in the basic playback section on pages 32 through 35. This section covers how to playback movie clips and audio tracks as well as the advanced function on the playback menu. PLAYING BACK VOICE MEMOS AND AUDIO CAPTIONS Play When a voice memo (p. [. . . ] When the camera warms up, the display will function normally. · If fingerprints are on the LCD monitor surface, gently wipe with a soft, clean, dry cloth. Copyright · TV program, films, video tapes, photographs, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording or duplication of such material may be contrary to copyright laws. Taking pictures or images of performances, exhibitions, etc. , is prohibited without approval and can infringe on copyright. [. . . ]