GE A950 User Manual

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Shooting in Auto mode
Auto mode is the easiest mode to take photos. While
operating in this mode, the camera automatically opti-
mizes your photos for best results.
To start shooting, do the following:
1. Set the mode dial to
Auto mode ( ).
2. Press
Power to turn the camera on.
3. Compose your picture on the LCD screen and press
the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject.
4. When the subject is in focus, the green colored focus
frame appears on the center of the LCD screen.
5. Press
Shutter fully to capture the image.
Using the zoom function
BASIC OPERATION
Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom: optical
zoom and digital zoom. Press the Zoom button on
either the Wide or Tele position of the camera to zoom
in or out on your subject while taking pictures.
Zoom indicator
(See “Digital
Zoom“ on page
58)
When the optical zoom factor reaches its maximum
value, it stops momentarily. Keep pressing down the
Tele position ( ) and the zoom will switch over to
digital zoom automatically.
Zoom button

GE A950 Specifications

General

Megapixel	9.1 MP
Camera type	Compact camera
Sensor type	CCD
Image stabilizer	Yes
Total megapixels	9.4 MP
Image sensor size	1/2.33 \
Image formats supported	JPG
Maximum image resolution	- pixels
Still image resolution(s)	640 x 480
Digital zoom	5.7 x
Optical zoom	5 x
Focal length range	6.3 - 31.5 mm
Maximum aperture number	4.7
Minimum aperture number	3
Lens structure (elements/groups)	9/5
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)	175 mm
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)	35 mm
Focus	TTL
Macro focusing range (tele)	0.6 - ∞ m
Macro focusing range (wide)	0.05 - 0.8 m
Manual focusing range (tele)	0.8 - ∞ m
Light metering	Centre-weighted, Spot
ISO sensitivity	64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Light exposure modes	-
Light exposure control	Program AE
Light exposure correction	± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Fastest camera shutter speed	1/2000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed	4 s
Flash modes	Flash off, Forced on, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash range (tele)	0.3 - 3.1 m
Flash range (wide)	0.3 - 4.9 m
Power source type	Battery
HD type	Not supported
Video resolutions	320 x 240 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rate	30 fps
Video formats supported	M-JPEG
Maximum video resolution	640 x 480 pixels
Internal memory	24 MB
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC
Maximum memory card size	8 GB
Second display	No
Display diagonal	2.5 \
USB version	2.0
Product color	Silver
Scene modes	Fireworks, Museum, Night landscape, Night portrait, Panorama, Portrait, Landscape (scenery)
White balance	Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Manual
Shooting modes	Auto, Manual, Movie, Scene
Self-timer delay	- s
Battery type	AA
Battery voltage	1.5 V
Battery technology	Alkaline
Battery life (CIPA standard)	140 shots
Number of batteries supported	2
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 90 %
Cables included	AV, USB

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	25.9 mm
Width	92.4 mm
Height	61 mm
Weight	145 g