Samsung EC-ST550ZBPORU, EC-ST550ZBPOIN, EC-ST550ZBPGIT Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode

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Shooting modes

Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode

In the Night mode, you can catch brief ﬂashes of light as curved streaks by extending the exposure. Use a slow shutter speed to extend the time until the shutter closes. Increase the aperture value to prevent overexposure.

1 In Shooting mode, select a s . 2 Select f Aperture.

Aperture Shutter

Speed

3 Select an option.

4 Select f Shutter Speed.

Aperture Shutter

Speed

1.0 2.0 4.0 8.0 16.0

5 Select a value to adjust the shutter speed and select .

6 Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter] to focus.

7 Press [Shutter] to take the photo.

Use a tripod to prevent your photos from blurring.

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Contents ST550/ST560 Keep your camera away from small children and pets Health and safety informationPrevent damage to subjects’ eyesight Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with careProtect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Health and safety informationProtect your camera’s lens Use only Samsung-approved accessoriesAllow only qualiﬁed personnel to service your camera Ensure maximum battery and charger lifeFunctions for shooting How to record a video or voice memoMaintenance tips Copyright informationAbbreviations used in this manual Shooting mode iconsIndications used in this manual Icons used in this manualExposure Brightness Expressions used in this manualPressing the shutter Subject, background, and compositionCommon questions Taking photos of people Quick referenceContents Contents Selecting a shooting mode ………………… Performing the initial setup …………………Unpacking Optional accessoriesFlash Power buttonTimer lamp Camera layoutPlayback button Basic functions Camera layoutMain display Icon IconsStatus icons Option icons touchRemoving the battery and memory card Inserting the battery and memory cardBattery Indicator light Red Charging Green Fully charged Charging the battery and turning your camera onCharging the battery Turning on your camera in Playback modeSelect a time zone and select Performing the initial setupSelect Language Select Date & Time Date & Time Select a language Select Time Zone Time ZoneTouching Using the touch screenUsing gestures DraggingMovie Record a video. p Basic functions Selecting a shooting modeSelect the mode icon Select a mode ModeShooting mode, tilt the camera while touching and holding Selecting a shooting mode using motion recognitionSelecting a shooting mode Option Description Setting the dual displays and soundSetting the front display Shooting mode, select → Front Display Select an optionSelect to return to the previous mode Setting the display type for the touch screenSetting the touch vibration or sound Setting the dual displays and soundPress Shutter to take a photo Taking photosAlign your subject in the frame Half-press Shutter to focus Digital zoom ZoomingTaking photos Shooting mode, select f “ once or twice “ Select an option Reducing camera shake OIS a p sReducing camera shake When h is displayedHolding your camera correctly Half-pressing the shutter buttonPreventing your subject from being out of focus Extended functions Shooting mode, select a “ S Align your subject in the frame Using the Smart Auto modeIcon Description Appears when taking photos of landscapes Shooting modesShooting mode, select a ““s Select a scene Using the Scene modeTake a photo with options preset for a speciﬁc scene Shooting modesTo hide facial imperfections, select f “ ““an option Using the Beauty Shot modeShooting mode, select a “ s ““ ““an optionShooting mode, select a “ s “ Using the frame guideUsing the Children mode To cancel the guides, selectSelect an option Select f “ ““Shutter Speed Adjusting the exposure in the Night modeShooting mode, select a “ s “ Select f “ ““Aperture Using the Program mode Using the Dual is modeShooting mode, select a “ Taking a self-portrait shotRecording a video Shooting mode, tap the front display to turn it onOff Record a video without sound Select f “ ““a frame rate the number of frames per secondSelect f “ ““ ““a sound option To pause recordingAdding a voice memo to a photo Recording voice memos a p s dRecording a voice memo Shooting options Learn about the options you can set in Shooting modeSelecting a resolution S a p s d Selecting a resolution and qualityOption Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting image quality a p s d V mode, select f ““ Select an optionShooting mode, select Select an option Using the timer S a p s dPress Shutter to start the timer Learn how to set the timer to delay shootingPress Shutter Using the timerUsing the motion timer Preventing red-eye a p s Using the ﬂash S a p sShooting in the dark Shooting mode, select f “ Select an option Adjusting the ISO speed pShooting in the dark Shooting mode, select Using macro a p dUsing auto focus a p d Changing the camera’s focusIndicated by a frame Using smart touch focus a p s dChanging the camera’s focus Shooting mode, select f “ “Adjusting the focus area a p s d Using one touch shooting a p s dDetecting faces Using face detection a p s dDetecting eye blinking Using face detectionTaking a smile shot Using smart face recognition Viewing your favourite faces Registering faces as your favourites My StarShooting mode, select f “ FaceAdjusting the exposure manually EV p d Adjusting brightness and colourOff ACB is off On ACB is on Adjusting brightness and colourCompensating for backlighting ACB p Shooting mode, select f ““ “ Suitable for general photos Suitable for a subject with backlighting Center-weightedChanging the metering option p d MultiShooting mode, select f ““ Select an option Selecting a light source White balance p dDeﬁning your own white balance Shooting mode, select f “ “ Select an option Using burst modes p sDeﬁning your own RGB tone Improving your photosApplying photo styles a p s d Improving your photos Adjusting your photos pSelect a value to adjust the selected item Playback/Editing Draw a horizontal bar left or right to scroll through ﬁles Starting Playback modePlaying back Press PStart a slide show p Selecting a menu using motion recognitionPlaying back Playback mode, tilt the camera while touching and holdingRanking your favourite faces Display in Playback modeSelect a menu using motion recognition p Playback mode, selectSelect a date, ﬁle type, weekday, colour, or face Select “ a faceSelect , or . to change the ranking of the face and select Playback mode, select “ “ a categorySelect a category Viewing ﬁles as thumbnailsProtecting ﬁles Do thisPlayback mode, select M Select Delete “ All “ Yes Playback mode, select M Select Protect ““All ““LockPlayback mode, select a ﬁle “ Select Yes to delete the ﬁle Select “ YesPlayback mode, select M Select Recycle Bin “ Retrieve Viewing photosPlayback mode, select M Select Recycle Bin “ On Select . ““Copy to Card Select Yes to copy ﬁlesStarting a slide show Playback mode, select Set a slide show effectViewing ﬁles by rotating the photo automatically Enlarging a photoSelect to start the slide show Playing a videoPlayback mode, select a video “ Capturing an image during playback Playing a voice memoEnd and select Select Yes Trimming a video during playbackPlaying a voice memo added to a photo Adjust volume or mute sound Playback/EditingAdding a voice memo to a photo Playback mode, select a photo “ Select ““an option Editing a photoRotating a photo Resizing photosSelect ““an option Adjust the amount of the colourEditing colour Editing a photoPlayback mode, select a photo “ Select “ Correcting exposure problemsSelect a value to adjust the selected item. less or + more Applying a special effectEditing photos of portraits Select , or . to set the number of copies Select Set Dpof optionsSelect photos to print Select on the camera screen Viewing files on a TV or HdtvViewing ﬁles on a TV or Hdtv Requirements Transferring ﬁles to your computer for WindowsRequirements for Intelli-studio Cable Transferring ﬁles using Intelli-studioTransferring ﬁles to your computer for Windows Turn on the cameraUsing Intelli-studio Icon On the tool bar at the bottom right of your PC Disconnecting the camera for Windows XPScreen Click the pop-up message Remove the USB cable Transferring ﬁles to your computer for Mac Select Yes to conﬁrm Printing photos with a photo printer PictBridgeSelect to print Printing photos with a photo printer PictBridge Conﬁguring print settingsAppendixes Shooting or Playback mode, select M Select a menu Settings menuAccessing the settings menu Select an option and save your settingsSettings menu Sound settingsDisplay settings Camera settings Anynet+ Control Auto PowerImprint AF LampPrinting ﬁles Computer or printerAutomatically For transferring ﬁlesError message Suggested remedies Error messagesCamera body Camera maintenanceCleaning your camera Camera lens and touch screenMemory card capacity Camera maintenanceAbout memory cards Memory cards you can useSLB-07 Battery life About the batterySLB-07 Battery specifications Camera maintenance Situation Suggested remedies Before contacting a service centreSituation Before contacting a service centre You cannot use Intelli-studio on Your camera cannotYour computer. p Play videosCamera speciﬁcations Camera speciﬁcations Camera specifications Samsung Eco-mark Correct disposal of batteries in this productIndex Index Add noise Colour ﬁlter Elegant Accessing Camera Display SoundAuto Movie Program Scene Smart Auto

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