Samsung EC-ST30ZZBPLE2 manual Changing the metering option, Selecting a light source White balance

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Adjusting brightness and color

Changing the metering option

The metering mode refers to the way in which a camera measures the quantity of light. The brightness and lighting of your photos will vary depending on the metering mode you select.

1

In Shooting mode, press [

].

2

Select Shooting or Movie → Metering → an option.

Option Description

Multi:

Your camera divides the scene into several areas, and

then measures the light intensity of each area.

Suitable for general photos.

Spot:

Your camera measures only the light intensity of the very center of the frame.

• If a subject is not in the center of the scene, your photo may be improperly exposed.

Suitable for a subject with backlighting.

Center-weighted:

Your camera averages the meter reading of the entire

frame with emphasis placed on the center.

Suitable for photos with subjects in the center of the frame.

Selecting a light source (White balance)

The color of your photo depends on the type and quality of the light source. If you want the color of your photo to be realistic, select a white balance setting that matches the lighting conditions, such as Daylight, Cloudy, or Tungsten.

(Auto WB)

 

(Daylight)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Cloudy) (Tungsten)

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Contents ST30 Do not handle your camera with wet hands Health and safety informationDo not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera Keep your camera away from small children and petsDo not touch the flash while it fires Health and safety informationDisconnect chargers from power sources when not in use Do not use batteries for unintended purposesThis may cause your camera to malfunction Never use a damaged charger, battery, or memory cardKeep cards with magnetic strips away from the camera case Check that the camera is operating properly before useCopyright information Abbreviations 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 compositionBasic troubleshooting Taking photos of people Quick referenceContents Contents Tips for getting a clearer photo …………………………… Performing the initial setup … ……………………………Setting the display and sound … ………………………… Unpacking Optional accessoriesCamera layout Button Description Icon Mode DescriptionCamera layout Push the lock up to release the battery Battery Inserting the battery and memory cardRemoving the battery and memory card Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing downPress Power to turn your camera on or off Charging the battery and turning your camera onCharging the battery Turning on your camera in Playback modePress Or to select Date/Time Set and press Performing the initial setupPress to switch to the Shooting mode PressIcon Description Learning iconsIcons on the left InformationGoing back to the previous menu Selecting optionsShooting mode, press MenuTo scroll to Shooting, and then Example Selecting a White Balance option in the P modeSelecting options Press or to scroll to a White Balance optionChanging the display type Setting the display and soundSetting the sound Select Settings → Beep Sound → an optionPress Shutter to take a photo Taking photosAlign your subject in the frame Half-press Shutter to focus Digital range ZoomingTaking photos Digital zoomReducing camera shake When is displayedHolding your camera correctly Half-pressing the shutter buttonUse the focus lock Preventing your subject from being out of focusRecording voice memos … ……………………………… Extended functionsShooting mode, press Select Smart Auto Using the Smart Auto modeShooting modes Shooting mode, press Select Scene → a scene Using the Scene modeShooting modes Half-press Shutter to focus Press Shutter to take the photoTo hide facial imperfections, press Using the Beauty Shot modeSelect a higher setting to make skin tone appear lighter Select Shooting → Face Retouch → an optionUsing the Night mode Using the frame guideShooting mode, press Select DIS Using the DIS modeSelect the aperture value or shutter speed Select an optionShooting mode, press Select Program Set options Using the Program modeRecording a video Select Movie → Stabilizer → a stabilizer option To pause recordingSelect Movie → Voice → a sound option Option DescriptionAdding a voice memo to a photo Recording voice memosRecording a voice memo Changing the camera’s focus … …………… Adjusting brightness and color ………………Using face detection … ……………………… Improving your photos … ……………………Mode, press Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting a resolution Selecting image qualityLearn how to set the timer to delay shooting Using the timerPress Shutter to start the timer Off Flash does not fire Using the flashShooting in the dark Preventing red-eyeSelect Shooting → ISO → an option Adjusting the ISO speedShooting in the dark Changing the camera’s focus Using macroUsing auto focus Learn how to adjust the cameras focusSelect Shooting → Focus Area → an option Adjusting the focus areaChanging the camera’s focus Select Shooting → Face Detection → Normal Using face detectionDetecting faces Taking a smile shot Using face detectionWhen you hear a beep, press Shutter Taking a self-portrait shotSelect Shooting → Face Detection → Blink Detecting eye blinkingDetection Select Shooting or Movie → EV Adjusting brightness and colorAdjusting the exposure manually EV Compensating for backlighting ACBSelect Shooting or Movie → Metering → an option Adjusting brightness and colorChanging the metering option Selecting a light source White balanceDefining your own white balance Select Shooting → Drive → an option Using burst modesAn option Adjust the amount of the selected color. less or + moreImproving your photos Applying photo stylesContrast Sharpness Saturation Adjusting your photosSelect a value to adjust the selected item Improving your photosViewing files on a TV … ……………………… Editing a photo ………………………………Press or to scroll through files Starting Playback modeDisplay in Playback mode Playing backViewing files by category in Smart Album Playing backPlayback mode, press Zoom left Select a categoryThen press Press Viewing files as thumbnailsProtecting files Select File Options → Delete → All → Yes Viewing photosSelect Multiple Delete Press Select YesOption Description Start Set the slide show effect Select Start → PlayStarting a slide show Skip to to start a slide show with no effectsPlaying a video Playing voice memos on your PC Select to save the photo as a start image. p Editing a photoResizing photos Rotating a photoSoftVivid Forest Editing a photoDefining your own RGB tone Select a value to adjust the selected item. less or + more Correcting exposure problemsPrinting photos as thumbnails Creating a print order DpofPress Select File Options → Dpof → Size → an option Playback mode, pressCamera View photos or play videos using the buttons on yourViewing files on a TV Requirements Transferring files to your Windows computerRequirements for Intelli-studio Transferring files to your Windows computer Insert the installation CD in a compatible CD-ROM driveInstalling Intelli-studio Computer recognizes the camera automatically Transferring files using Intelli-studioRun Intelli-studio on your computer Turn on the camera Select a folder on your computer to save new files toUsing Intelli-studio Connect the camera to your computer as a removable disk IconOn the tool bar at the bottom right of your PC Disconnecting the camera for Windows XPScreen Click the pop-up message Remove the USB cableTransferring files to your Mac computer Press Or to select a photo Select Settings → USB Select PrinterPrinting photos with a PictBridge photo printer With the USB cable Turn on your cameraSettings Shooting or Playback mode, press Camera settings menuAccessing the settings menu Select an option and save your settingsDisplay Auto*, Dark, Normal, Bright Brightness Camera settings menuAdjust the brightness of the screen DisplaySettings Off Auto PowerButtons or switch modes. Off, On ImprintAppendixes Camera maintenance ………………………………………Error message Suggested remedies Error messagesCamera body Camera maintenanceCleaning your camera Camera lens and displayCamera maintenance Using or storing the cameraSupported memory cards About memory cardsOther cautions Fine Normal 30 FPS 15 FPS Memory card capacitySize Specification Description About the batteryBattery specifications Battery lifeLow battery message Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Camera maintenance Situation Suggested remedies Before contacting a service centerBefore contacting a service center Computer Play videosYou cannot use Intelli-studio on Macintosh computersCamera specifications Camera specifications Image size Interface Digital output USB Connector AudioFile format PictBridge Video AVI Mjpeg Audio WAV Pin USB/AV out Glossary Glossary Noise ResolutionMetering Mjpeg Motion JpegCorrect disposal of batteries in this product Telephone No Samsung FCC noticeModel No Samsung ST30 Responsible Party AddressIndex Index Playing Recording Camera DisplayDIS Movie Program Scene Smart Auto For Mac For Windows
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