Samsung ST45 manual Metering, Drive mode

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Functions ( )

Metering

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

[Multi] (

) : Exposure will be calculated

 

 

 

based on an average of

Metering

 

 

the available light in the

 

 

 

image area. However, the

 

 

 

calculation will be biased

 

 

 

towards the centre of the

Back

Move

 

image area. This is suitable

 

 

 

 

for general use.

 

 

[Spot] (

) : Only the rectangular area in the centre of the LCD

 

monitor will be metered for light. This is suitable

 

when the subject in the centre 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 centre 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 centre 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.

Drive mode

You can select single, continuous, motion capture, and AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing).

[Single] (

)

: Take one picture only.

 

 

[Continuous] (

) : Images will be taken

 

 

 

 

continuously until the

Drive

 

 

 

shutter button is

 

 

 

 

released.

 

 

[Motion Capture] (

) : This takes 5 shots

Back

Move

 

 

per second, when

 

 

 

 

 

 

the shutter is pressed and held down. After

 

 

completing the continuous shooting, images

 

 

are saved and the images play back on the

 

 

Rear LCD. The maximum number of shots is

 

 

30 and the image size is fixed as VGA.

[AEB] (

)

: Take three pictures in a series in different

 

 

exposures: standard exposure (0.0EV),

 

 

short exposure (-1/2EV) and over exposure

 

 

(+1/2EV).

 

 

High resolution and picture quality increases file saving time, which increases stand-by time.

If the [Continuous], [Motion Capture], [AEB] sub menu is selected, the flash will be off automatically.

If less than 3 pictures are available in the memory, the AEB shooting is not available.

It is best to use a tripod for the AEB shooting as the time to save each image file is longer and blurring caused by camera shake may occur.

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Contents Page Getting to Know your camera InstructionsPage Contents 039 Frame Guide 041 Image Adjust045 Volume Drive mode 047 Quick view048 Formatting a memory 049 Setting up the Date / Time / Date type052 Setting the USB 047 Display SaveSmart Mode System chart Package ContentsSold Separately Identification of features Front & TopMicrophone Camera status lamp Mode switch LCD monitor Function button Delete button Menu button Play mode buttonBack Battery chamber Information / Up button Bottom Function buttonButton Mode icon Self-timer lampConnecting to a Power Source SLB-07A rechargeable battery SpecificationNumber of images and battery life Using the SLB-07A How to charge the rechargeable battery Charging LED of the AC AdapterCharging LED Battery Inserting the memory cardInsert the memory card as shown When the memory card is used incorrectly Instructions on how to use the memory cardStill Image Movie Clip About Card pinsWrite protect switch Label SD Secure Digital memory card Fine Normal 30 FPS 20 FPS 15 FPS00001 LCD monitor indicatorDescription Icons Digital Zoom rateHow to use the menu Use the up or down buttons to navigate through the menusUse the left or right buttons to select a sub menu Selecting modes Starting the recording modeHow to use the Program mode Program modeFrame Rate How to use the Movie clip modeRecording the movie clip without sound Movie clip file type AVI MPEG-4Pressing the shutter button down half way Pausing while recording a movie clip Successive RecordingThings to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures Power buttonSmart button Mode switchNormal mode Shutter buttonDigital zoom Wide Zoom W/T LeverInfo Disp / Up button Macro Available focusing method, by recording modeMacro / Down button Down button to take macro picturesNormal Macro Auto macro Focus lockFlash / Left button Flash rangeSmart Auto flash icon will appear in Smart Auto mode Flash mode indicatorUse a tripod to prevent the camera from shaking Self-timer / Right buttonAvailable flash mode, by recording mode Selectable Selecting the self-timerMotion Timer StartingDo not move Taking an image after 2 sec Functions Available modeMenu button OK buttonExposure compensation How to Enable Functions Using the Menu ButtonFor taking images under a cloudy White balanceIcon Description For taking images outsideFace Detection Or subject brightnessPress the shutter button fully to take a picture Digital zoom is not activated in this mode When the person being taken does not look at the cameraThis function can detect up to 10 persons Image Size Smile ShotBlink Detection Fine Mode Still Image modeQuality / Frame rate ACB Sub menus Off, OnMetering Drive modeFrom the 9 AF points Set Frame Guide mode when you wantFrame Guide Auto Focus typePhoto Style Selector Image Image AdjustUp/Down button Left/Right buttonSelect this menu only in the Movie clip Movie clip frame stabiliserDigital Image Stabilization DIS This function helps stabilize imagesAllows Voice MemoVoice Recording Available recording time Max hourRecording the movie clip without voice Beep Sound Volume Shutter soundSound menu Sound Function Description Setup menuDisplay LanguageDisplay Save Start up imageQuick view Display BrightInitialisation SettingsNo* Settings will not be restored to their defaults Formatting a memorySetting up the Date / Time / Date type File nameTime Zone Date Only the Date will be Auto power offImprinting the recording date There is an option to include Date / Time on still imagesOff The AF lamp will not light up in low light conditions Connecting to an external monitorAuto Focus lamp Selecting Video out type On* The AF lamp will light up in low light conditionsSetting the USB It back, press the OK button again Starting play modePlaying back a still image Playing back a movie clipPlaying back a recorded voice Movie clip capture functionOn/Off Playing back a voice memoTo resume playback of the voice memo, press the OK button 100-0010Smart Album Play mode buttonPress the Play mode button once to Thumbnail º / Enlargement í LeverRecorded dates Searching or Deleting FilesDetails of Each Category Description File FormatSelect a desired sub menu by Image enlargementButton. Press the OK button and a Message will be displayedResumes playback Play & Pause / OK buttonVoice file, or a movie clip Temporarily stops playbackDelete Õ button Left / Right / Down / Menu buttonSetting up the play back function using the LCD monitor 4X6 Size LayoutMenus are subject to change without prior notice Resize EditChanged image is saved as a new file name Rotating an imageYou can rotate the stored images by various degrees SelectorFace Retouch Custom colourButton and press the OK button New file nameBy pressing the Left/Right Change the brightness by pressing the Left/Right buttonButton and press the OK button. Then Change the saturation by pressing the Left/Right buttonStart the Multi Slide Show Repeat The Slide show is repeated until cancelledView Starting the Multi Slide Show Selecting Images Configure Multi Slide show effectsDeleting images Setting play intervalSetting Background Music File OptionsProtecting images You can add your voice to a stored still imageOK button Protect / release the image Reset Cancel the print setup When the wide angle image is printed as a wide angle printPress the OK button to confirm the setting Display Dpof Size secondary menu Cancel, 3X5, 4X6, 5X7Zoom W/T Lever Change the print size Press the Right button Copy To CardSmart Auto mode Smart modeSmart mode display ÄWhen you press the Smart button, it will turn blue000000 Starting Smart modeUse the Smart button to select Smart Auto mode How to use Smart Auto modeSetting up the Smart menu How to use Smart Movie Clip modeUse the Smart button to select Smart Movie Clip mode 30 FPS 15 FPSMain Menu Sub Menu Smart Play mode display Setting up the Smart Play menuSetting up the Smart Play menu PictBridge PictBridge Picture Selection PictBridge Print SettingSand can be particularly troublesome to cameras PictBridge Reset Important notesAreas exposed to dust and dirt WeatherExtremes in temperature may cause problems Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the cameraSamsung cannot be held responsible for camera malfunctions Memory card is locked There is low battery capacity Insert fresh batteriesInsert fresh batteries. p.14 Before contacting a service centreRefer to Card Locked error message The cameras power is off Please check the followingCheck the connection The camera is off Turn the camera onSpecifications Movie Clip ·With Audio or without Audio SD card Up to 4GB guaranteedInterface Digital output connector USB Audio Mono DC power input connector 4.2720mAh Power SourceDimensions WxHxD WeightSystem Requirements Software NotesAbout the software Setting up the application software Camera Installer menu Auto run frameYou can visit the Samsung web-site through the internet Setting up the application software Starting PC mode Refer to page 97 Removing the removable disk Downloading stored imagesConnect the camera to your PC with the USB cable Select an image and press the right mouse buttonCut Unplug the USB cable Removing the removable diskClick the Start button to download the images Samsung MasterClick Next button Downloaded images will be displayedImage selection window You can select the desired images AdjustThis window Help menuAdd Media Edit ClipSaturation Windows media asf file types101 Right-click on the entry with the question ? or exclamation Case 5 Are other USB cables connected to the PC?Insert the CD provided with the camera Installing codec for Mac OSCorrect disposal of batteries in this product Correct Disposal of This Product

ST45 specifications

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