Samsung EK-GC120 User Manual Ver.f2 (English(north America)) - Page 38

Taking photos in low-light conditions

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Camera Taking photos in low-light conditions Preventing red-eye in portrait photos When using the flash when taking a portrait photo in low-light conditions, a red-glow may appear in the subject's eyes. In Camera mode, tap → Camera → Flash, and select Red-eye or Red-eye fix to prevent red-eye. Before correction After correction Using the flash Use the flash when taking photos in low-light conditions, or when more light is needed in the photos. Press the flash release to pop the flash up, and then tap → Camera → Flash to set a flash option. The available options vary by mode. • Off: Use this to turn the flash off. • Auto: Use this to automatically use the flash. The flash fires when the subject or background is dark. • Red-eye: Use this to prevent a red glow in the subject's eyes. • Fill in: Use this to always use the flash. • Red-eye fix: Use this to correct a reg glow in the subject's eyes. • Keep the flash retracted when not in use to avoid damage. • Forcing the flash to open may cause damage to the device. • Flash options are not available in some modes. • If light from the flash is reflected, or if a substantial amount of dust is in the air, tiny spots may appear in the photo. 38

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Taking photos in low-light conditions
Preventing red-eye in portrait photos
When using the flash when taking a portrait photo in low-light conditions, a red-glow may
appear in the subject’s eyes.
In Camera mode, tap
Camera
Flash
, and select
Red-eye
or
Red-eye fix
to prevent
red-eye.
Before correction
After correction
Using the flash
Use the flash when taking photos in low-light conditions, or when more light is needed in the
photos.
Press the flash release to pop the flash up, and then tap
Camera
Flash
to set a flash
option. The available options vary by mode.
Off
: Use this to turn the flash off.
Auto
: Use this to automatically use the flash. The flash fires when the subject or
background is dark.
Red-eye
: Use this to prevent a red glow in the subject’s eyes.
Fill in
: Use this to always use the flash.
Red-eye fix
: Use this to correct a reg glow in the subject’s eyes.
Keep the flash retracted when not in use to avoid damage.
Forcing the flash to open may cause damage to the device.
Flash options are not available in some modes.
If light from the flash is reflected, or if a substantial amount of dust is in the air,
tiny spots may appear in the photo.