Samsung ES73, ES74 user manual Auto Focus type, Metering

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Shooting ( )

Auto Focus type

You can select your preferred Focus Area according to the shooting conditions.

Metering

If you cannot obtain suitable exposure conditions, you can change the metering method to take brighter pictures.

[Center AF] ( ) : The rectangular area in the center of the LCD monitor will be focused

[Multi AF] ( ) : This camera selects all of available AF point from the 9 AF points.

Set the autofocus method. Focus Area

BackMove

[Multi] () : Exposure will be calculated based on an average of the available light in the image area. However, the calculation will be biased towards the center of the image area. This is suitable

Metering

Set the light metering option.

BackMove

ÄWhen the camera focuses on the subject, the auto focus frame turns to green. When the camera doesn't focus on the subject, the auto focus frame turns to red.

for general use.

[Spot] ( ) : Only the rectangular area in the center of the LCD monitor will be metered for light. This is suitable when the subject in the center is exposed correctly, regardless of the back lighting.

[Center-weighted] ( ) : Exposure will be calculated based on an average of the available light in the image area. However, the calculation will be biased towards the center of the image area. This is suitable for taking a picture of small object like a flower or insects.

ÄIf the subject is not the center of the focus area, do not use the spot metering as this may result in an exposure error. In this circumstance, it is better to use exposure compensation.

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Contents ES73/ES74 Instructions Getting to know your camera002 Contents Volume Start up sound Shutter sound Beep sound AF sound Resize Rotating an image Photo Style Selector Image Adjust Smart AlbumSoftware Package Contents System chartSold Separately Identification of features Front & TopBack Night buttonBottom Function buttonSelf-timer lamp Mode iconBP70A rechargeable battery Specification Connecting to a Power SourceNumber of images and battery life Using the BP70A Charging LED 014 Using the Anti-scratch Mask Inserting the memory cardInstructions on how to use the memory card When the memory card is used incorrectlyCamera can use SD/SDHC Memory Cards You can record videos of up to 4GB or 2hours eachWhen using the camera for the first time For more information about the World Time, refer to the p.55LCD monitor displays information about the shooting LCD monitor indicatorFunctions and selections Use the up or down button to navigate through the menus How to use the menuUse the left or right button to select a sub menu Selecting modes Starting the recording modeHow to use the Smart Auto mode Press the Menu button and a menu will be displayedEach scene is recognized in the following conditions How to use the DIS mode How to use the Program modeSelect the DIS mode by using the Menu button. p.21 Using the Photo Help Guide mode How to use the Scene modes Frame Rate How to use the Movie modeMovie clip size and type are listed below 30 FPS, 15 FPS selectablePausing while recording a movie clip Successive Recording Recording the movie clip without soundPress the Flash button,then press How to use the Smart Night ModeImage Press the shutter button to capture anThings to watch out for when taking pictures Pressing the shutter button down half wayShutter button Power buttonStill image mode Zoom buttonCamera Wide Zoom Optical zoom WideDigital zoom Wide Button to take macro pictures Info Disp / Up button Macro / Down buttonButton Button will display the image information Appears on the LCD monitorAvailable focusing method, by recording mode Selectable, ä Infinity focus range ModeFlash range Focus lockFlash / Left button Normal Macro Auto macroFlash mode indicator Self-timer / Right button Motion Timer Self-timer mode indicatorDo not move à Taking an image after 2 sec OK button When you press the Menu button, a menu related to eachMenu button Shooting Menus belowHow to enable functions using the Menu button Photo Size / Movie SizeCompensating Exposure Click the Up/Down button from Quality / Frame rateExposure compensation Factor Press the OK button. The value youWhen Motion Capture is set, ISO speed will be set to Auto Same amount of light is present, byUp the custom white balance ÊUsing the Custom White BalanceFace Detection NormalSelf Portrait Return to previous AF mode if face detection was failureWhen the person being taken does not look at the camera Maximum available Face Detection range is 2.5m WideSmile Shot Face ToneFace Retouch Camera automatically takes a picture byAuto Focus type MeteringPhoto Style Selector Image Adjust This takes about Drive modeACB Sub menus Off, On Decide exposure of the objectShutter button again Voice Memo Voice RecordingFile type *.wav Recording the movie clip without voice Pausing while recording a voiceYou can record the movie without voice Start up sound VolumeSound # Shutter soundLanguage DisplayAF sound Function DescriptionQuick View Start up imageDisplay Brightness Display Save Their defaults SettingsTo their defaults Formatting the memory InitializationFile name Setting up the Date / Time / Date typeTime Zone Auto power off Imprinting the recording dateExternal monitor Auto Focus lamp Selecting Video out typeOn* The AF lamp will light up in low light conditions Off The AF lamp will not light up in low light conditionsDevice cannot be recognized automatically Setting the USBNtsc U.S.A, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Mexico etc Playing back a still image Starting play modeManner mode Playing back a movie clipPlaying back a recorded voice Movie clip capture functionPlaying back a voice memo 061 Desired image Thumbnail º / Enlargement † buttonSmart Album Thumbnail WindowButton. Press the OK button and a Details of Each CategoryImage enlargement Message will be displayedFile or a movie clip Info Disp / Up buttonPlay & Pause / OK button Temporarily stops playbackLeft / Right / Down / Menu button Delete n buttonAll Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitorShow Menu Tab Main Menu Sub Menu Secondary4X6 Menu Tab Main Menu Sub MenuMenus are subject to change without prior notice Edit ResizeRotating an image Face Retouch Image AdjustNew file name Caused by under exposure to the light sourceChange the contrast by pressing the Left / Right button Brightness will be displayedThen a bar for selecting the contrast Will be displayed Saturation will be displayedStart the Multi Slide Show Starting the Multi Slide ShowSelecting Images Setting Background Music Configure Multi Slide show effectsSetting play interval Unique screen effects can be used for the Multi Slide ShowProtecting images File OptionsDeleting images Delete is displayedVoice memo You can add your voice to a stored still image No indicatorAll Protect / release all saved images Reset Cancel the print setup May not support the wide angle size printCompatible printers Press the OK button to confirm the setting DisplayDpof Size secondary menu Cancel, 3X5, 4X6, 5X7 Is displayedNo Cancels Copy to Card Copy to CardPictBridge PictBridge Picture Selection PictBridge Print SettingPress the Up / Down button to select the number of prints Be sure to observe the following precautions PictBridge ResetInitializes user-changed configurations Important notes082 ÅThere is low battery capacity Insert fresh battery ÅFile errorContact a camera service center Delete the file åMemory card errorRemove / reinsert battery and switch the camera on Before contacting a service centerPlease check the following Select appropriate White balance and effect Reset exposure compensationReformat the memory card ÅCable connection is incorrectSpecifications Movie clip ·With Audio or without Audio Sdhc card Up to 8GB guaranteed File FormatDC power input connector 4.2 ·Size 640x480 ·Frame rate 30 fps, 15 fpsSales region Power Source740mAh ~ 40CFor Windows users Transferring files to your computer for WindowsPrograms contained on the CD You must plug the end of the cable with the indicator light Insert the installation CD in a compatible CD-ROM driveConnect your camera to your PC with the USB cable Click Click the pop-up message Remove the USB cableUsing Intelli-studio For details, select Help à Help in the programTransferring files to your computer for Mac For Mac usersTurn on the camera FAQ Correct disposal of batteries in this product Correct Disposal of This Product Samsung Eco-mark