User manual SAMSUNG ES30

[. . . ] This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly. Click a topic Common questions User Manual ES30 Quick reference Contents Basic functions Extended functions Shooting options Playback/Editing 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 Caution--situations that could cause damage to your camera or other equipment Note--notes, usage tips, or additional information Prevent damage to subjects' eyesight Do not use the flash in close proximity (closer than 1 m/3 ft) to people or animals. Using the flash too close to your subject's eyes can cause temporary or permanent damage. Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care ·Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers. [. . . ] · The camera adjusts light intensity automatically. Red-eye: · The flash fires twice when the subject or background is dark. Auto: The flash fires automatically when the subject or background is dark. The options may differ depending on the shooting mode. · Flash options are not available if you set burst options or select Blink Detection. · Make sure that your subjects are within the recommended distance from the flash. 87) · If light from the flash is relected or there is a large amount of dust in the air, tiny spots may appear in your photo. Adjusting the ISO speed The ISO speed is the measure of a film's sensitivity to light as defined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The higher ISO speed you select, the more sensitive to light your camera becomes. With a higher ISO speed, you can get a better photo without using the flash. 1 2 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. Select Shooting ISO an option. · Select to use an appropriate ISO speed based on the brightness of the subject and lighting. · The higher ISO speed you select, the more image noise you may get. · When you select Motion Capture, the camera sets the ISO speed to Auto. Shooting options 39 Changing the camera's focus Learn how to adjust the camera's focus. Using macro Use macro to take close-up photos of subjects, such as flowers or insects. Refer to macro options in "Using auto focus. " Using auto focus To take sharp photos, select the appropriate focus according to your distance from the subject. 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. Normal (AF) 2 · Try to hold the camera very still to prevent blurry photos. · Turn off the flash if the distance to the subject is less than 32 in. (40 cm. ) Select an option. Option Description Normal (AF): Focus on a subject farther than 32 in. Auto Macro: Focus on a subject farther than 2 in. (1 m) when using the zoom. The options may differ depending on the shooting mode. Shooting options 40 Changing the camera's focus Adjusting the focus area You can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus area according to your subject's location in the scene. 1 2 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. Select Shooting Focus Area an option. Option Description Center AF: Focus on the center. Suitable when subjects are located in the center. Multi AF: Focus on one or more of 9 possible areas. The options may differ depending on the shooting mode. Shooting options 41 Using face detection If you use face detection options, your camera can automatically detect a human face. When you focus on a human face, the camera adjusts the exposure automatically. Take photos quickly and easily by using Blink Detection to detect closed eyes or Smile Shot to capture a smiling face. · In some scene modes, face detection is unavailable. · Face detection may not be effective when: - the subject is far from the camera (The focus frame will appear orange for Smile Shot and Blink Detection. ) - it is too bright or too dark - the subject is not facing the camera - the subject is wearing sunglasses or a mask - the subject is backlit or the lighting condition is unstable - the subject's facial expression changes remarkably · Face detection is not available when using a photo style or image adjustment option. · Face detection is not available when you are using the digital zoom. · Depending on the face detection option you selected, the timer or some timer options are not available. · Depending on the face detection option you selected, some burst options are not available. . Detecting faces Your camera automatically detects human faces (up to 10 faces in one scene). 1 2 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. Select Shooting Face Detection Normal. · The nearest face appears in a white focus frame and the rest of the faces appear in gray focus frames. · The closer you are to the subject, the quicker your camera detects faces. Shooting options 42 Using face detection Taking a self-portrait shot Take photos of yourself. The camera automatically sets the photo distance to close-up and emits a beep when ready. Taking a smile shot The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a smiling face. 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. 1 2 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. Select Shooting Face Detection Smile Shot. Select Shooting Face Detection Self-Portrait. [. . . ] In this case, click Start My Computer Intelli-studio iStudio. exe on your computer. Intelli-studio is not functioning properly Appendixes 86 Camera specifications Image sensor Type Effective pixels Total pixels Lens Focal length F-stop range Digital zoom Display Type Feature Focusing Type TTL auto focus (Multi AF, Center AF, Face Detection AF) Wide (W) Tele (T) 100 cm - infinity 100 cm - infinity Shutter speed 1/2. 3" (Approx. 12. 24 mega-pixels · Smart Auto: 1/8 - 1/2, 000 sec. · Fireworks: 2 sec. Exposure Samsung 5X Zoom Lens f = 4. 9 - 24. 5 mm (35 mm film equivalent: 27 - 135 mm) F3. 5 (W) - F5. 9 (T) Control Metering Compensation ISO equivalent Flash Program AE Multi, Spot, Center-weighted ±2EV (1/3EV steps) Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 · Still image mode: 1. 0X - 3. 0X · Play mode: 1. 0X - 12. 5X (depending on image size) TFT LCD 3. 0" (7. 6 cm), 230 K Mode Range Recharging time Shake reduction Off, Auto, Red-eye, Fill in, Slow Sync, Red-eye Fix · WIDE: 0. 5 m - 3. 0 m (ISO Auto) · TELE: 0. 7 m - 2. 0 m (ISO Auto) Approx. (depending on battery condition) Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) Range Normal Macro Auto Macro 80 cm - infinity 5 cm - 80 cm 5 cm - infinity Appendixes 87 Camera specifications Effect · Photo Style Selector: Normal, Soft, Vivid, Forest, Shooting mode White Balance Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom Set Date Imprinting Date & Time, Date, Off Shooting Type Edit Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic, Negative, Custom RGB · Image Adjust: Sharpness, Contrast, Saturation Videos · Format: MJPEG (Max recording time: 2 hours) · Size: 640X480, 320X240 · Frame Rate: 30 FPS, 15 FPS · Voice: Off, On (sound is muted when operating the zoom function) · Video editing (embedded): Pause during recording, Still image capture, Time trimming Playback Single image, Thumbnails, Multi slide show, Movie clip, Smart Album * Smart Album category: Type, Date, Color, Week Resize, Rotate, Photo Style Selector, Image Adjust · Modes: Smart Auto (White, Macro Color, Portrait, Night Portrait, Backlight Portrait, Macro Portrait, Backlight, Landscape, Action, Tripod, Night, Macro, Macro Text, Blue Sky, Sunset, Natural Green), Program, DIS, Scene (Beauty Shot, Frame Guide, Night, Portrait, Children, Landscape, Close Up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow) · Drive: Single, Continuous, Motion Capture, AEB · Timer: 10 Sec, 2 Sec, Double, Motion Timer · Photo Style Selector: Normal, Soft, Vivid, Forest, Effect Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic, Negative, Custom RGB · Image Adjust: ACB, Red-eye Fix, Face Retouch, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Add Noise Photos Voice recording · Voice Recording (Max 10 hours) · Voice Memo in a photo (Max. 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