Samsung ST550 user manual Adjusting the ISO speed p, Shooting in the dark

Shooting in the dark

Option Description

Red-eye*:

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The flash fires when the subject or background is dark.

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The camera reduces red-eyes.

Fill in:

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The flash always fires.

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Light intensity is adjusted automatically.

Slow Sync:

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The flash fires and the shutter stays open longer. t
Select this when you want to capture ambient light

to reveal more details in the background.

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Use a tripod to prevent your photos from blurring.

Red-eye Fix*:

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The flash fires when the subject or background is dark.

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

The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.

*There is an interval between two bursts of the flash. Do not move until the flash fires a second time.

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

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

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If there is reflected light or much dust in the air, tiny spots may appear on your photo.

Adjusting the ISO speed p

The ISO speed is the measure of a film’s sensitivity to light as defined by the International Organisation for Standardisation (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.

1 In Shooting mode, select f “ . 2 Select an option.

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

Auto

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

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