Adjusting brightness and color

Learn how to adjust the brightness and color for better image quality.

Adjusting the exposure manually (EV)

Depending on the intensity of the ambient light, your photos may be too bright or dark. In these cases, you can adjust the exposure to get a better photo.

 Darker (-)

 Neutral (0)

 Brighter (+)

1In Shooting mode, press [m].

2Select EV.

3Press [F/t] to adjust the exposure.

• The photo will be brighter as the exposure value increases.

EV : 0

Cancel Set

4Press [o] to save your settings.

•Once you adjust the exposure, the setting will be stored automatically. You may need to change the exposure value later to avoid overexposure or underexposure.

•If you cannot decide on an appropriate exposure, select the AEB (Auto Exposure Bracket) option. The camera will capture 3 consecutive photos, each with a different exposure: normal, underexposed, and overexposed. (p. 73)

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Samsung ECST72ZZBPWUS user manual Adjusting brightness and color, Adjusting the exposure manually EV,  Darker  Neutral

Contents

ST150F/ST151F/ST152F/ST72/ST73 Click a topic Do not handle your camera with wet hands Health and safety informationDo not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight Health and safety information Avoid interference with pacemakers Do not touch the flash while it fires Use the battery only for its intended purposeDisconnect the charger from the wall socket when not in use Do not drop or subject the camera to strong impacts Data transference and your responsibilities 121 101127 Subject, background, and composition Icons used in this manualExpressions used in this manual Exposure Brightness Special features of your camera Setting a Direct Link button option Turn on the AutoShare feature Capture a photo App on the smart phone Camera App on the smart phone Access the MobileLink mode If a pop-up message appears, select an option Using Remote Viewfinder ST150F/ST151F/ST152F only Touch the thumbnail to view the photo Shooting samples Macro Select the macro option Capture a photo Basic troubleshooting Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. p Quick reference Capturing photos of people Contents Contents Contents 115 Basic functions Optional accessories Unpacking Insert a memory card and battery Internal antenna Power buttonBattery chamber cover Camera layout Button Description Zoom button Shooting mode Zoom in or outStatus lamp Attaching the strap Buttons Setting a Direct Link button option Select General → Direct Link Wi-Fi ButtonSelect a Wi-Fi feature. p On the Home screen, scroll to Basic Select Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing up Inserting the battery and memory cardSlide the lock up to release the battery Removing the battery and memory card Turning on your camera in Playback mode Charging the battery and turning on your cameraCharging the battery Turning on your camera Press F/t to select a time zone, and then press o → m Performing the initial setupPress c to select Date/Time Set, and then press t or o Performing the initial setup Icon Description Learning iconsShooting options left Shooting options right Press h again to return to the previous mode Using the Home screenAccessing the Home screen Shooting or Playback mode, press h Icons on the Home screen Basic Movie Filter Record a video with various filter effects. p Scene AlbumClose-up Shot Capture close-up photos of subjects. p Layouts. p Select an option Setting WallpaperSelect Display → Wallpapers Scroll to the desired wallpaper, and then press o Press o to confirm the highlighted option or menu Selecting options or menusShooting mode, press m Select an option or a menu Press m to go back to the previous menu Press D/c to select White Balance, and then press t or o Press o to save your settingsOn the Home screen, scroll to Basic Select Press m Press F/t to select a White Balance option Setting the option display view Setting the display and soundSetting the display type Mode Display type Setting the sound Select Sound → Beep Sound Capturing photos Press P to return to Shooting modeTo delete the photo, press f, and then select Yes Zooming Digital zoom Shooting mode, press m Setting Intelli zoomOptical range Zoom is on Zoom indicator Intelli range Select Intelli Zoom Shooting mode, press m Select DIS Select an option Reducing camera shake DISIcon Description Off DIS is deactivated On DIS is activated Half-pressing the shutter button When is displayedHolding your camera correctly Reducing camera shake Preventing your subject from being out of focus Using the focus lockIt may be difficult to get your subject in focus when Using Basic modes … ……………………………… Extended functions Using Basic modes Using the Smart Auto mode Using the Program mode Using the Smart Movie mode Using the Movie mode Pause recording Using the Scene modeOn the Home screen, scroll to Basic Select Select a scene Press o to pause while recording Press o to resume Press and hold Shutter to start shooting Using the Live Panorama modeOption Description When you are finished, release Shutter Press F/t to adjust Face Tone Using Scene modesUsing the Beauty Shot mode Select Face Tone Using the Night Shot mode Using the Close-up Shot mode Using the Magic Frame mode Using the Photo Filter mode On the Home screen, scroll to Scene Select Select an effect Using the Movie Filter mode Fisheye lens Using the Split Shot mode Press o to save the photo Using the Motion Photo modePress D/c/F/t to scroll to an area to be animated To recapture a photo, press m Using Face Detection … …………………………… Selecting a resolution and quality … ……………Changing the camera’s focus ……………………… Select Photo Size Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting a resolution Video Shooting mode, press m Super Fine Capture photos in super high quality Selecting an image qualityShooting mode, press m Select Quality Select an option Fine Capture photos in high quality Press Shutter to start the timer Using the timerShooting mode, press t Preventing red-eye Using the flashShooting in the dark Shooting mode, press F Slow Sync Red-eyeFill Red-eye Fix Adjusting the ISO sensitivity Shooting mode, press m Select ISO Select an option Changing the focus option Using macroChanging the camera’s focus Shooting mode, press c Select Focus Area Adjusting the focus areaAuto Macro Select Focus Area → Tracking AF Using tracking auto focusFocus on the subject you want to track, and then press o Capturing a smile shot Using Face DetectionDetecting faces Select Face Detection → Normal Tips for detecting faces Detecting eye blinkingSelect Face Detection → Blink Detection  Darker  Neutral Adjusting brightness and colorAdjusting the exposure manually EV Photo will be brighter as the exposure value increases Shooting mode, press m Select ACB Select an option Compensating for backlighting ACBChanging the metering option Shooting mode, press m Select Metering Select an option Selecting a White Balance setting Select White Balance Select White Balance → Custom Set Defining your own White Balance Continuous Using burst modesShooting mode, press m Select Drive Select an option Captures Select Image Adjust Adjusting imagesPress F/t to adjust each value Reducing the sound of the zoom Video Shooting mode, press m. Select Voice Select an option Available shooting options by shooting mode DIS Available shooting options by shooting mode Playback/Editing Viewing files on a TV… …………………………… Press P Viewing photos or videos in Playback modeStarting Playback mode Press F/t to scroll through files Viewing files as thumbnails Press D/c/F/t to scroll through filesVideo file information Video length Protected file Press m Select Filter → a category Playback mode, rotate Zoom to the leftViewing files by category Deleting files Protecting a fileDeleting a single file Playback mode, press m Press f When the pop-up message appears, select YesPlayback mode, press f Select Delete → Delete All Viewing photos Enlarging a photo Press o to stop playing back Press m to return to Playback modePress o Viewing panoramic photos Select Start Slide Show Select Slide Show OptionsSelect a slide show effect option View the slide show Scan backward Adjust the volume levelPlaying a video Scan forward Trimming a video Playback mode, select a video, and then press mSelect Trim Movie Capturing an image from video Resizing photos Learn how to edit photosEditing a photo Rotating a photo Normal Applying Smart Filter effectsApply special effects to your photos No effect Adjusting brightness, contrast, or saturation Adjusting your photosPress F/t to adjust the option Press o Press c to save Adjusting dark subjects ACB Select Red-eye Fix Press F/t to adjust the optionSelect Face Retouch Retouching faces Viewing files on a TV View photos or play videos using the camera buttonsSelect Connectivity → Video Out Transferring files to your Windows OS computer Disconnecting the camera for Windows XPTransferring files to the computer Select Connectivity → i-Launcher → Off Transferring files to your Mac OS computer Turn off the camera Select Connectivity → i-Launcher → On Using programs on a computerInstalling i-Launcher An i-Launcher shortcut will appear on the computer Firmware Upgrade Using i-LauncherAvailable programs when using i-Launcher PC Auto Backup Opening i-Launcher Windows OS RequirementsMac OS requirements Requirements Viewing photos Using Multimedia ViewerFile name Updating the firmware Viewing Videos Sending photos using Wi-Fi Direct … …………… Using photo or video sharing websites … ………Using AllShare Play to send files… ……………… Sending photos or videos via email ……………… Connecting to a Wlan Connecting to a Wlan and configuring network settingsSelect an AP Setting network options Using the login browserSelect IP Setting → Manual Manually setting the IP address Network connection tips Entering text On the camera, capture a photo Saving files to a smart phone automaticallySmart phone can connect to only one camera at a time On the camera, select a sending option Sending photos or videos to a smart phoneCamera will send the files Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release On the smart phone, set the following shooting options Release To capture the photo On the smart phone, touch and hold to focusFocus is automatically set to Multi AF On the cameras Home screen, scroll to Wi-Fi Select Using Auto Backup to send photos or videosInstalling the program for Auto Backup on your PC Sending photos or videos to a PC If you have performed a backup before, skip to step Select a backup PCSelect OK Select Sender Setting Changing email settingsOn the Home screen, scroll to Wi-Fi Select Sending photos or videos via email Select Change Password Select Setting Password → OnWhen the pop-up appears, press o Setting an email password Select Next Scroll to files to send, and then press o Sending photos or videos via emailCamera will send the email Accessing a website Using photo or video sharing websitesUploading photos or videos Using photo or video sharing websites Enter your ID and password, and then select Login → OK Using AllShare Play to send filesOn the Home screen, scroll to Wi-Fi Select → Web storage Uploading photos to online storage On the Home screen, scroll to Wi-Fi Select → Nearby devices Using AllShare Play to send files On the device, allow the camera to connect to the device Sending photos using Wi-Fi DirectPhoto will be sent to the device Settings On the Home screen, scroll to Basic Select Select a menu Settings menuAccessing the settings menu Select an item Sound Display Connectivity Item Description General ItemDescription Appendixes Error messages Error message Suggested remedies Camera lens and display Camera maintenanceCleaning your camera Camera body Using or storing the camera About memory cards Supported memory cards Size Super Fine Normal Memory card capacitySize 30fps Camera maintenance About the battery Battery specifications Battery life Low battery message Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care 500 mA Guidelines for charging the battery Battery can ignite or explode if not handled properlyDisposal guidelines Before contacting a service center Situation Suggested remedies Unexpectedly An errorFlash fires Incorrect Display or TV with the A/V cable Make sure that your camera is switched onTV does not Display your photos Image sensor Camera specificationsFocusing Shutter speed White Balance Date Imprinting Storage Wireless network ST150F/ST151F/ST152F onlyIcon Size Weight Power sourceDimensions W X H X D Operating Temperature Glossary EV Compensation DIS Digital Image StabilizationEV Exposure Value Exif Exchangeable Image File Format Jpeg Joint Photographic Experts Group ResolutionISO sensitivity LCD Liquid Crystal Display White balance color balance Applicable in countries with separate collection systems TA-2012/1717 Index Center AF Multi AF Tracking AF Center-weighted Multi SpotAuto Fill Off Red-eye Red-eye Fix Slow Sync ACB Brightness Shooting mode Timer lamp Auto Backup Mac Windows Accessing Uploading photos or videos Using the zoom Zoom button Zoom sound settings

Samsung ECST72ZZBPWUS Adjusting brightness and color, Adjusting the exposure manually EV

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