Samsung HMX-F900, HMX-F910, HMX-F920 user manual Understanding EV Exposure Value, Darker

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Advanced recording

EV (Exposure Value)

The camcorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. You can also manually adjust the exposure to your preference.

Select the recording (

) mode by pressing the [MODE]

button. page 26

 

Understanding EV (Exposure Value)

Exposure value is the total amount of light allowed to fall on the photographic media (Image sensor) during the process of taking photos or videos. The higher the number, the greater the exposure. For example, + 0.3 lets in more light than -0.3.

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2

3

Press the [MENU] button

[Control (Left/Right)] button EV.

Press the [Control (OK)] button.

Press the [Control (Left/Right)]

button to adjust the exposure while viewing the image on the LCD screen.

EV values (  ): -2.0, -1.6, -1.3, -1.0, -0.6, -0.3, 0, +0.3, +0.6, +1.0, +1.3, +1.6, +2.0

STBY[220Min]

EV

Adjust

Exit

 

STBY

[220Min]

9999

EV 0.0

Darker (-)

Brighter (+)

0.0

You can also set EV with the shortcut menu. page 27

4Confirm your selection by pressing the [Control (OK)] button.

The camcorder applies the exposure value setting and the indicator (  ) and setting value appear.

To cancel the adjusted exposure value manually, select 0 in Step 3.

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Contents User Important safety instructions Iii Important safety instructionsIf the Camcorder has been exposed to rain or water LightningUser Installer Caution Precautions Safety WarningsImportant Information on USE Use On-screen DisplayProper recording etiquette Before using this camcorderFollowed Safety informationSafety information Safety information Safety information Contents Contents Quick start guide Insert the battery into the battery slot. pageOn the camcorder Play back videos or photos Quick start guideDelete videos or photos Getting to know the camcorder Check your accessoriesModel name Internal memory Lens Location of Controls Getting to know the camcorderFront & Left Right/Top & Bottom Rear Indicator Meaning Video and Photo recording modeIdentifiying the Screen Displays Left of the LCD screen Right of the LCD screenVideo playback mode Single view Video playback mode Thumbnail viewTop of the LCD screen Bottom of the LCD screen Center of the LCD screenPhoto playback mode Single view Photo playback mode Thumbnail viewTo insert the battery INSERTING/EJECTING the BatteryTo eject the battery Getting startedGetting started Charging the BatteryBattery level display Checking the Battery StateTo check the charging state Charging CHG lampUsing an AC power source Available charging and running time for the batteryContinuous Recording without zoom About the battery Sleep mode Switching to the Power Saving ModeBasic operation of the camcorder Turning Your Camcorder ON/OFFInternal rechargeable battery Setting the DATE/TIME for the First TimeCharging the internal rechargeable battery Power button to turn on CamcorderSwitching the Information Display Mode Setting the Operation ModesFull display mode Mode Indicator FunctionsPress the Control OK button in STBY220Min Stby mode Using the Shortcut Menu OK GuideShortcut menu OK guide appears Playback Search rate Previous image Confirms selectionX2→x4→x8→x16 Menu Previous skip playbackSelecting the Languages Inserting and Ejecting a Memory Card not Supplied Getting ready to start recordingTo insert a memory card To eject a memory cardSelecting a Suitable Memory Card not Supplied Getting ready to start recordingCompatible memory cards 1GB~2GB 4GB~32GBHandling a memory card Recordable time available for video Recordable Time and CapacityRecordable number of photos Unit Approximate minutes of recordingAttaching the Strap Adjusting the LCD Screen Basic recording Set the desired resolution before recording. pageRecording Videos RecordING pause/RESUME Basic recordingTo stop recording, press Recording start/stop button again Camcorder tags the scenesRecording Photos Press the Smart Auto button Recording with Ease for Beginners Smart AutoSmart Auto Scene icons MeaningTo zoom out W To zoom in TBacklight off Backlight on Using the Back Light ButtonUnderstanding how to change the operation modes Changing the Playback ModeBasic playback Playing Back Videos Basic playbackVarious playback operations To adjust the volume during video playbackSkip playback Playback/Pause/StopPlaying Back My Clip Using the Smart BGM FunctionThen press the Photo button Tagging and capturing great moments while playing back video Select the photo thumbnail view Viewing PhotosZooming During Photo Playback To cancel, use the Zoom leverHandling Menus Using the menu itemsAccessible Not accessible Using the menu itemsMenu Items Recording menu itemsSetting menu items ISCENE Advanced recordingSubmenu Items Press the Menu button to exit the menuYou can select the resolution of a video to be recorded Video ResolutionAdvanced recording You can select the quality of photo images to be recorded Photo Resolution White BalanceUnderstanding White Balance To set the white balance manually Indicator MessageSelect Custom WB Screen. Use an object that is not TransparentFace Detection Examples of the Face detection modeTo exit the menu, press the Menu button Understanding EV Exposure Value EV Exposure ValueDarker Nite Focus Examples of when to use the Manual focus mode Adjusting the focus manuallyFocusing on a nearer or farther subject Press the Control Up/Down button to select ManualUse the Anti-Shake function in the following cases Anti-ShakeHDISExamples of 7 digital effect options Digital Special EffectDigital zoom range Zoom TypeItems Use Cont. Shot Time Lapse REC starts Time Lapse RECTime-lapse video Example of Time Lapse RecordingBlooming flowers Bird building a nestGuideline Thumbnail View Option Advanced playbackPlayOption Advanced playbackSmart BGM Option When the transfer finishes, click OK Using external songs as background music Smart BGMTo set external songs as background music To delete the external songs in the memory cardDelete Delete My Clip Delete My ClipProtection or format the memory ProtectIf you selected All On, the message corresponding to If you selected All Off, the message corresponding toShare Mark Using the Share buttonSlide Show File Info Storage Info Other settingsFile No Date/Time Set Date/Time Display Other settingsAuto LCD Off LCD BrightnessShutter Sound Beep SoundButton  Shutter Sound  Video and photo files using the PC software Auto Power Off PC SoftwareButton  Auto Power Off  Language Format Default SetOpen source licenses Connecting to a high definition TV with Hdmi Connecting to a TVUsing a micro Hdmi cable Understanding the HdmiConnecting to a Regular TV Connecting to a TVConnecting an Audio/Video cable for the composite OutputImage display depending on LCD and TV screen ratio Viewing on a TV ScreenDubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD Recorders Dubbing videosWhat YOU can do with a Windows Computer Using with a windows computerMain Functions System RequirementsUsing the Intelli-studio Program Using with a windows computerConnecting the USB cable To disconnect the USB cableFor details, select Help  Help on About the Intelli-studio main windowIntelli-studio screen Main windowEditing videos or photos Playing back videos or photosSharing the videos/photos online Connect the product to a PC with the USB cable Upload your videos directly to YouTubeViewing and transferring the contents of storage media Using AS a Removable Storage DevicePhotos ② Videos H.264 ①Video files Photo filesStorage media TroubleshootingMessage Icon Informs that Action Recording TroubleshootingIcon Informs that PlaybackDisplays Symptoms and solutionsSymptom Recording Troubleshooting 100 Adjusting the image during recordingPlayback on your camcorder Playback on other devices TV, etc101 Connecting to a computer SymptomGeneral operations Symptom Dubbing with other devices Symptom102 Menu items that cannot be used at the same timeMaintenance Maintenance & additional informationCleaning the camcorder LCD screenUsing Your Camcorder Abroad Maintenance & additional informationGlossary Specifications Samsung Limited Warranty WarrantyApplicable in countries with separate collection systems Correct disposal of batteries in this productQuestions or COMMENTS?