Samsung PL170 User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 30

Tips for getting a clearer photo, Holding your camera correctly, Half-pressing the shutter button

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Tips for getting a clearer photo Holding your camera correctly Ensure nothing is blocking the lens. Reducing camera shake • Set the Optical Image Stabilization option to reduce camera shake. (p. 28) • Select the d mode to reduce camera shake both optically and digitally. (p. 38) Half-pressing the shutter button When is displayed Half-press [Shutter] and adjust the focus. The camera adjusts the focus and exposure automatically. Camera shake The camera sets the aperture value and shutter speed automatically. Focus frame • Press [Shutter] to capture the photo if the focus frame appears in green. • Change the composition and half- press [Shutter] again if the focus frame appears in red. When you shoot in the dark, avoid setting the flash option to Slow Sync or Off. The aperture remains open longer and it may be harder to hold the camera still. • Use a tripod or set the flash option to Fill in. (p. 50) • Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 51) Basic functions 29

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Basic functions
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Holding your camera correctly
Ensure nothing is
blocking the lens.
Half-pressing the shutter button
Half-press [
Shutter
] and adjust the
focus. The camera adjusts the focus and
exposure automatically.
The camera sets the aperture value
and shutter speed automatically.
Focus frame
Press [
Shutter
] to capture the photo
if the focus frame appears in green.
Change the composition and half-
press [
Shutter
] again if the focus
frame appears in red.
Reducing camera shake
Set the Optical Image Stabilization option to
reduce camera shake. (p. 28)
Select the
d
mode to reduce camera shake
both optically and digitally. (p. 38)
When
is displayed
Camera shake
When you shoot in the dark, avoid setting the flash option to
Slow
Sync
or
Off
. The aperture remains open longer and it may be harder to
hold the camera still.
Use a tripod or set the flash option to
Fill in
. (p. 50)
Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 51)
Tips for getting a clearer photo