Samsung ASAML210SK2 User Manual - Page 32

Flash mode, Description

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Setting up the recording function using the camera buttons x If you press the shutter button after selecting the Auto, Fill-in, Slow synchro flash, the first flash fires to check the shooting condition (Flash range and Power ratio of flash). Do not move the camera until the second flash fires. x Using the flash frequently will reduce the life of the battery. x Under normal operating conditions the re-charging time for the flash is usually within 4 seconds. If the battery is weak, the charging time will be longer. x In the DUAL IS mode, Landscape, Close up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Firework scene modes and the Movie mode, the flash function will not operate. x Take photographs within the flash range. x The image quality is not guaranteed if the subject is too close or highly reflective. x When taking an image in poorly lit conditions with the flash, there may be a white speck in the captured image. The speck is caused by the flash light reflecting off atmospheric dust. „ Flash mode indicator Icon Flash mode  Auto flash  Auto & Red eye reduction  Fill in flash  Slow synchro  Flash off  Red-eye reduction Description If the subject or background is dark, the camera flash will operate automatically. If a subject or background is dark, the camera flash will work automatically and will reduce the red-eye effect by using the red-eye reduction function. The flash fires regardless of the available light. The intensity of the flash will be automatically controlled to suit the prevailing conditions. The flash operates with a slow shutter speed to obtain a balanced correct exposure. In poor lighting conditions the camera shake warning indicator () will display on the LCD monitor. The flash does not fire. Select this mode when capturing images in a place or situation where flash photography is prohibited. When you capture an image in poorly lit conditions, the camera shake warning indicator () will appear on the LCD monitor. When a shot with "red eye" is detected, this mode will reduce the red-eye effect automatically. 31

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If you press the shutter button after selecting the Auto, Fill-in, Slow
synchro flash, the first flash fires to check the shooting condition
(Flash range and Power ratio of flash).
Do not move the camera until the second flash fires.
Using the flash frequently will reduce the life of the battery.
Under normal operating conditions the re-charging time for the
flash is usually within 4 seconds. If the battery is weak, the charging
time will be longer.
In the DUAL IS mode, Landscape, Close up, Text, Sunset, Dawn,
Firework scene modes and the Movie mode, the flash function will
not operate.
Take photographs within the flash range.
The image quality is not guaranteed if the subject is too close or
highly reflective.
When taking an image in poorly lit conditions with the flash, there
may be a white speck in the captured image. The speck is caused
by the flash light reflecting off atmospheric dust.
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Flash mode indicator
±
Icon
Flash mode
Description
Auto flash
If the subject or background is dark, the
camera flash will operate automatically.
Auto &
Red eye reduction
If a subject or background is dark, the
camera flash will work automatically and
will reduce the red-eye effect by using the
red-eye reduction function.
Fill in flash
The flash fires regardless of the available
light. The intensity of the flash will be
automatically controlled to suit the
prevailing conditions.
Slow synchro
The flash operates with a slow shutter
speed to obtain a balanced correct
exposure. In poor lighting conditions the
camera shake warning indicator
(
) will display on the LCD monitor.
Flash off
The flash does not fire.
Select this mode when capturing images
in a place or situation where flash
photography is prohibited. When you
capture an image in poorly lit conditions,
the camera shake warning indicator
(
) will appear on the LCD monitor.
Red-eye reduction
When a shot with “red eye” is detected,
this mode will reduce the red-eye effect
automatically.
Setting up the recording function using the camera buttons