User manual SAMSUNG PL170

[. . . ] This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly. Click a topic Basic troubleshooting Quick reference User Manual PL170/PL171 Contents Basic functions Extended functions Shooting options Playback/Editing Settings Appendixes Index Health and safety information Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera. Warning--situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Do not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera. This may result in electric shock or damage to the camera. [. . . ] 62) Cloudy Tungsten Shooting options 61 Adjusting brightness and color Defining your own White Balance You can customize the White Balance by capturing a photo of a white surface, such as a piece of paper, under the lighting conditions in which you intend to capture a photo. The White Balance feature will help you to match the colors in your photo with the actual scene. 1 2 3 4 In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select Shooting or Movie Select Measure: Shutter. Aim the lens at a piece of white paper, and then press [Shutter]. White Balance. Shooting options 62 Using burst modes p It can be difficult to capture photos of fast-moving subjects or capture natural facial expressions and gestures of your subjects in photos. In these cases, select one of the burst modes to rapidly capture multiple photos. Icon Description Motion Capture: While you are pressing [Shutter], the camera captures VGA photos (6 photos per second; maximum of 30 photos). AEB: · Capture 3 consecutive photos, each with a different exposure: normal, underexposed, and overexposed. · Use a tripod to prevent blurry photos. · You can use the flash, timer, ACB, and Smart Filter options only when you select Single. 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select Shooting Select an option. Icon Description Drive. · When you select Motion Capture, your camera will set the resolution to VGA and set the ISO sensitivity to Auto. Single: Capture a single photo. Continuous: · While you are pressing [Shutter], the camera continuously captures photos. · The maximum number of photos depends on the capacity of your memory card. · Depending on the Face Detection option you selected, some burst options may not be available. Shooting options 63 Applying effects/Adjusting images Applying Smart Filter effects apdv Available filters in Auto, Program, and DUAL IS modes Icon Description Apply various filter effects to your photos and videos to create unique images. Normal: No effect Miniature: Apply a tilt-shift effect to make the subject appear in miniature. Vignetting: Apply the retro-looking colors, high contrast, and strong vignette effect of Lomo cameras. Miniature Vignetting Soft Focus: Hide facial imperfections or apply dreamy effects. Old Film 1: Apply a vintage film effect 1. Old Film 2: Apply a vintage film effect 2. Sketch: Apply a pen sketch effect. Fish-eye Sketch Fish-eye: Blacken the edges of the frame and distort objects to imitate the visual effect of a fisheye lens. Classic: Apply a black and white effect. 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select an effect. Shooting options 64 Applying effects/Adjusting images Icon Description Icon Description Retro: Apply a sepia tone effect. Custom RGB: Customize a color value. Sketch: Apply a pen sketch effect. Fish-eye: Distort close objects to imitate the visual effect of a fisheye lens. Classic: Apply a black and white effect. When you select Sketch, the resolution will change to and below. Retro: Apply a sepia tone effect. Negative: Apply a negative film effect. Available filters in Movie mode Icon Description Custom RGB: Customize a color value. Normal: No effect Palette Effect 1: Create a vivid look with sharp contrast and strong color. Palette Effect 2: Make scenes clean and clear. [. . . ] A fast shutter speed allows less time to let light in and the photo becomes darker and more easily freezes subjects in motion. Appendixes 119 Glossary Vignetting A reduction of an image's brightness or saturation at the periphery (outer edges) compared to the center of the image. Vignetting can draw interest to subjects positioned in the center of an image. White balance (color balance) An adjustment of the intensities of colors (typically the primary colors red, green, and blue), in an image. The goal of adjusting the white balance, or color balance, is to correctly render the colors in an image. Appendixes 120 Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e. g. [. . . ]