Getting Started; Taking Your First Photo; Shake Free Function; Using Macro Mode - BenQ DC E800 User Manual

Getting Started

Now that you are familiar with the layout of your camera, you are ready to start taking
photos and movies.

Taking your First Photo

Taking a photo with the camera is very simple.
Turn the camera on and press the SCENE button to access the Auto
1. Frame the shot on the LCD screen and press the Shutter button halfway. The camera
automatically adjusts the focus and exposure. The focus bracket turns green when ready.
2. Press fully and hold the Shutter button to capture the image.
When a camera steady warning icon
longer exposure time (more than 1/30 second) is required.

Shake Free Function

This function is only available in Auto
the Shake Free function, and press again to disable it. An Shake Free icon
LCD screen when the function is activated.

Using Macro Mode

Macro mode is designed for close-up photography and can capture all detail even when your
subject is very close to the camera. Press the Left/Macro
icon displays on the LCD screen.

Setting the Flash Mode

You can choose from four flash modes to suit various lighting conditions.
Press the Up/Flash/Delete
the LCD screen. The flash setting remains the same for subsequent photos until you change
it as described above.
Auto flash: The flash fires automatically when needed.
Flash off: The flash is turned off.
Flash on: The flash always fires.
Anti Red-eye: The flash fires 3 times so as to reduce the red-eye effect.
appears, hold the camera as still as possible, as a
capture mode. Press the OK/
navigation button to scroll through the four modes on
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mode.
button to enable
displays on the
navigation button. The Macro
Taking your First Photo