Shooting in the dark

Option Description

Red-eye Fix*:

The flash fires twice when the subject or background is dark. The subject should not move until the flash

fires a second time.

The camera corrects red-eyes through its advanced software analysis.

Slow Sync:

The flash fires and the shutter stays open longer.

This option is recommended when you want to capture ambient light to reveal more details in the background.

Use a tripod to prevent your photos from blurring.

The camera will display the shake warning () when you are shooting in low light.

Fill in:

• The flash always fires.

The camera adjusts light intensity automatically.

Red-eye*:

The flash fires when the subject or background is

dark.

The camera reduces red-eyes.

Auto: The flash fires automatically when the subject or background is dark.

The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.

Flash options are not available if you set burst options or select Self-Shot or Blink Detection.

Make sure that your subjects are within the recommended distance from the flash. (p. 102)

If light from the flash is relected or there is a large amount of dust in the air, tiny spots may appear in your photo.

Adjusting the ISO speed

The ISO speed is the measure of a film’s sensitivity to light as defined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The higher ISO speed you select, the more sensitive to light your camera becomes. With a higher ISO speed, you can get a better photo without using the flash.

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In Shooting mode, press [

].

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Select Shooting → ISO → an option.

Select to use an appropriate ISO speed based on the brightness of the subject and lighting.

The higher ISO speed you select, the more image noise you may get.

When you select Motion Capture, the camera sets the ISO speed to Auto.

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Samsung EC-PL210ZBPBAE manual Adjusting the ISO speed, Shooting in the dark, Red-eye Fix, Select Shooting → ISO → an option

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