Shooting modes

Using the DUAL IS mode

Reduce camera shake and prevent blurred photos with Optical and Digital Image Stabilisation functions.

Before correction After correction

1 In Shooting mode, select a ““d.

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

3 Press [Shutter] to take the photo.

t The digital zoom will not work in this mode.

t The camera will correct photos optically only when you take them with a light source that is brighter than fluorescent light.

t If your subject is moving rapidly, the photo may be blurry.

t Set the Optical Image Stabilisation option to reduce camera shake in different shooting modes. (p. 26)

Using the Program mode

Set various options (except for shutter speed and aperture value) in the Program mode.

1 In Shooting mode, select a “ p.

2 Set options. (For a list of options, refer to “Shooting options.”)

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

4 Press [Shutter] to take the photo.

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Samsung EC-ST550ZBPGRU, EC-ST550ZBPOIN, EC-ST550ZBPGIT, EC-ST550ZBAOE1 manual Using the Dual is mode, Using the Program mode

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