Samsung ST700 User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 32

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. 30) • Select the DUAL IS mode to reduce camera shake both optically and digitally. (p.39) Half-pressing the shutter button When h 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 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 steady enough to take a clear picture. • Use a tripod or set the flash option to Fill in. (p. 59) • Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 61) appears in green. • Change the composition and half-press [Shutter] again if the focus frame appears in red. Basic functions 31

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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. 30)
Select the DUAL IS mode to reduce camera
shake both optically and digitally. (p.39)
When
h
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 steady enough to take a clear picture.
Use a tripod or set the flash option to
Fill in
. (p. 59)
Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 61)
Tips for getting a clearer photo