Samsung WB50F User Manual Ver.1.0 (English) - Page 55

Using soft flash, Adjusting the ISO sensitivity, <Basic&gt, Soft Flash

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Shooting in the dark Using soft flash When taking a portrait with the flash in the dark indoor environment, a shadow may be cast upon the subject. In this case, you can take photos by raising the flash to reflex the light off the ceiling or wall, not pointing directly at the subject. Then, the shadow cast upon the subject will disappear, allowing you get a soft portrait with the light evenly spread on the scene. 1 On the Home screen, scroll to . 2 Select → Soft Flash. 3 Raise the flash. Adjusting the ISO sensitivity The ISO sensitivity is the measure of a film's sensitivity to light as defined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The higher ISO sensitivity you select, the more sensitive to light your camera becomes. Use a higher ISO sensitivity to capture better photos and reduce camera shake when not using the flash. 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. 2 Select ISO. 3 Select an option. • Select to use an appropriate ISO sensitivity based on the brightness of the subject and lighting. Higher ISO sensitivities may result in more image noise. Do not forcibly raise the flash to prevent it from being damaged. The flash may not fire if the subject or the background is brightly lit. Shooting options 54

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Shooting in the dark
Shooting options
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Using soft flash
When taking a portrait with the flash in the dark indoor environment, a shadow may
be cast upon the subject. In this case, you can take photos by raising the flash to
reflex the light off the ceiling or wall, not pointing directly at the subject. Then, the
shadow cast upon the subject will disappear, allowing you get a soft portrait with
the light evenly spread on the scene.
1
On the Home screen, scroll to
<Basic>
.
2
Select
Soft Flash
.
3
Raise the flash.
Do not forcibly raise the flash to prevent it from being damaged.
The flash may not ±re if the subject or the background is brightly lit.
Adjusting the ISO sensitivity
The ISO sensitivity is the measure of a ±lm’s sensitivity to light as de±ned by the
International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The higher ISO sensitivity you
select, the more sensitive to light your camera becomes. Use a higher ISO sensitivity
to capture better photos and reduce camera shake when not using the flash.
1
In Shooting mode, press [
].
2
Select
ISO
.
3
Select an option.
Select
to use an appropriate ISO sensitivity based on the brightness of
the subject and lighting.
Higher ISO sensitivities may result in more image noise.