User manual SAMSUNG PL150

[. . . ] This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly. Click a topic Common questions Quick reference User Manual PL150/PL151 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. [. . . ] 99) If there is reflected light or much dust in the air, tiny spots may appear on your photo. Adjusting the ISO speed p 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 [m]. 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 Motion Capture is set, ISO speed will be set to Auto. Shooting options 46 Changing the camera's focus Learn how to adjust the camera's focus according to your subjects. Using macro apdv Using auto focus apdv Use macro to take close-up photos of subjects, such as flowers or insects. Refer to macro options in "Using auto focus. " To take sharp photos, select the appropriate focus according to your distance from the subject. 1 In Shooting mode, press [M]. 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 40 cm. Select an option. Option Description Normal (AF): Focus on a subject farther than 80 cm (farther than 1 m when using zoom). Macro: Focus on a subject 5-80 cm (1-1. 5 m when using zoom). Auto Macro: Focus on a subject farther than 5 cm (farther than 1 m when using zoom). The options may differ depending on the shooting mode. Shooting options 47 Changing the camera's focus Using tracking auto focus apdNs Tracking AF allows you to track and auto focus on your subject, even when you are moving. 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select Shooting Focus Area Tracking AF. Focus on the subject you want to track and press [o]. A focus frame will appear on the subject and will follow the subject as you move the camera. Tracking a subject may fail when: - the subject is too small or the subject moves excessively - the subject is backlit or you are shooting in a dark place - colors or patterns on the subject and the background are the same - the camera shakes excessively In these cases, the focus frame will appear as a white single-line frame. If the camera fails to track the subject, you must reselect the subject to track. If the camera fails to fix the focus, the focus frame will change to a red single-line frame. If you use this function, you cannot set face detection, photo style options, and smart filter effects. Tracking AF The white frame means that your camera is tracking the subject. The green frame means that your subject is in focus when you half-press [Shutter]. Shooting options 48 Changing the camera's focus Adjusting the focus area apdNs 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 [m]. Select Shooting Option Description Focus Area an option. 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. Tracking AF: Focus on and track the subject. 48) The options may differ depending on the shooting mode. Shooting options 49 Using face detection apdbs 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. You can also use Smart Face Recognition to register faces and prioritize the focus on them. 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 in backlighting or the lighting condition is unstable - the subject's facial expression changes remarkably Face detection is not available when using a photo style, smart filter effect, or image adjustment option or when used with Tracking AF. [. . . ] Select the proper white do not match the actual balance option to suit the light source. 55) Appendixes 97 Before contacting a service center Situation Suggested remedies Your camera cannot play videos You can play videos only with the Intellistudio program. 79) Make sure that the USB cable is connected correctly. End Intelli-studio and restart the program. [. . . ]