When taking photos in low-light conditions | Samsung EK-GC120BKAVZW

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When taking photos in low-light conditions

•Turn the flash on to take photos in low-light conditions. (p. 38)

•Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 39)

When subjects are moving rapidly

Use the continuous shooting option to take photos of moving subjects. (p. 28)

To take several photos continuously, use memory cards with faster write speeds (micro SDHC Class10 or higher).

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Samsung EK-GC120BKAVZW, EK-GC120ZWAVZW user manual When taking photos in low-light conditions

Contents

Samsung Galaxy Camera EK-GC120 About this manual Instructional icons Copyright Trademarks Table of Contents Travel & local Getting started Device layout ButtonFunction PowerButtons Shutter Package contents Installing the SIM card and battery Getting started Removing the SIM card and battery Inserting an optional memory card Removing the memory card Formatting the memory card Charging the battery Charging with the charger Checking the battery charge status Reducing the battery consumption Turning the device on and off Adjusting the volumeSwitching to silent mode Taking photos CameraBasic functions Camera etiquette Taking photos while taking videos Taking videosViewing photos and videos Zooming in and out Taking photos with the touch focus Reducing device shake Learning icons Icon Meaning Tips for taking clearer photos Holding the device correctly Half-pressing the Shutter button Reducing device shake Using the focus lock Keeping the subject in focus When taking photos in low-light conditions Auto Changing Camera settingsAdvanced functions Best photo SmartBeauty face Continuous shot Tap → Smart → Best face Best faceLandscape Tap → Smart → Landscape Tap → Smart → Macro MacroAction freeze Rich tone Tap → Smart → Rich tone Panorama Tap → Smart → Panorama Sunset WaterfallSilhouette Light trace NightFireworks Using the program mode Using the manual camcorder modeUsing the manual mode Expert About aperture Using the aperture priority modeUsing the shutter speed priority mode About shutter speed Using the timer Selecting resolutionsSetting the photo quality Shooting options Preventing red-eye in portrait photos Using the flashTaking photos in low-light conditions Adjusting the ISO sensitivity Using face detection Camera mode, tap → Camera → Face detection → Smile shot Detecting facesTaking a smile shot Adjusting the exposure value EV manually Detecting eye blinking Selecting white balance settings Changing metering methods Taking bracketed photos Setting customized white balanceTaking photos continuously Camera mode, tap → Camera → WB Light Source → CustomPage Configuring settings for Camera Camera Cleaning the device Indicator icons Basics Tapping Using the touch screenFinger gestures Dragging Double-tapping Flicking Pinching Control motions Rotating the screen Sweeping Covering Panning to move Panning to browse Notifications Adding an application icon Home screenRearranging items Adding an item Setting wallpaper Rearranging panels Using applications Applications screen Organizing with folders Installing applicationsUninstalling applications Sharing applications Changing the keyboard type Using the Samsung keyboardEntering text Joining Wi-Fi networks Connecting to a Wi-Fi networkTurning Wi-Fi on and off Entering text by voice Forgetting Wi-Fi networks Setting up accountsAdding Wi-Fi networks Adding accounts Transferring files Connecting with Samsung KiesConnecting with Windows Media Player PTP Connect as a media deviceConnect as a camera device Setting a password Setting a patternSetting a PIN Securing the device Upgrading with Samsung Kies Upgrading the deviceUnlocking the device Upgradi+ng over the air Viewing images MediaGallery Playing videos Editing images Sharing images Setting as wallpaperDeleting images Tagging faces Paper Artist Rotating images Photo WizardResizing images Cropping photos Applying filter effects Adjusting a portrait photoChanging colors Decorating images Sharing videos Video PlayerDeleting videos Video Editor Creating videos Applying effects to a video Trimming segments of a videoSplitting videos Editing a video automatically Creating playlists Music PlayerPlaying music Playing music by mood Uploading videos YouTubeWatching videos Instagram Managing contacts CommunicationContacts Searching for contacts Importing and exporting contacts Business card Favorite contactsContact groups Setting up email accounts Sending email messages Sending scheduled messages Reading messages Google Mail Sending messages Adding friends TalkPublic profile Chatting with friends Deleting chat history Switching between chatsChatON Google+ Messenger Viewing webpages Web & networkGoogle Chrome Opening a new Sharing webpages Searching the web by voiceBookmarks Syncing with other devices Sending and receiving data BluetoothPairing with other Bluetooth devices Sending files Managing contents on a web storage serverAllShare Play Sharing files Group Cast Joining another Group Cast Application & media stores Play Store Samsung Apps Play Books SuggestGame Hub Play Movies & TV Creating events or tasks UtilitiesCalendar Searching for events Syncing with Google CalendarChanging calendar type Deleting events Dropbox Clock Alarm World clock Stopwatch TimerCalculator Desk clock Voice Search scope GoogleSearching the device Google Now Active applications Voice SearchTask manager Downloaded Storage My FilesDownloads Help Viewing maps Travel & localMaps Searching for locations Local Get directions for a destination Latitude Navigation Airplaine mode SettingsAbout Settings Wi-Fi Data usage Setting Network notificationWi-Fi Direct Nearby devices More settingsMobile networks AllShare Cast Display Kies via Wi-FiSound View Verizon Account Storage PowerPower saving mode Application manager BatteryLocation services Lock screen Lock screen options Encrypt external SD card Set up SIM card lockSecurity Language DefaultLanguage and input Personal dictionary Samsung keyboard Voice search Text-to-speech output Pointer speed Add account Backup and resetCloud Motion Accessory Date and time Accessibility Text-to-speech output Developer options About device Troubleshooting Subject’s eyes appear red Photos are blurred when shooting at night When you cannot turn on the device When the photo is too bright Device beeps and the battery icon flashes Your device is hot to the touch Small gap appears around the outside of the device case English /2012. 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