Shooting in the dark, Preventing red-eye

Shooting in the dark

Learn how to take photos at night or in low light conditions.

Preventing red-eye

If the flash fires when you take a photo of a person in the dark, a red glow may appear in the person's eyes. To prevent this, select Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. Refer to flash options in "Using the flash".

Using the flash

Use the flash when taking photos in the dark or when you need more light in your photos.

1 In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Auto

2 Select an option.

Option Description

Off:

•The flash does not fire.

•The camera displays the camera shake warning () when you are shooting in low light.

Auto: The camera selects a proper flash setting for the

scene it detects in the mode.

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Contents

ST90/ST91 Keep your camera away from small children and pets Health and safety informationDo not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera Do not handle your camera with wet hands Do not use batteries for unintended purposes Health and safety informationDisconnect chargers from power sources when not in use Do not touch the flash while it fires Check that the camera is operating properly before use Never use a damaged charger, battery, or memory cardKeep cards with magnetic strips away from the camera case This may cause your camera to malfunction Refer to error messages, specifications, Maintenance tips How to record a video or voice memoLearn how to play back photos, videos, or voice Copyright information Icons used in this manual Shooting mode iconsIndications used in this manual Abbreviations used in this manual Subject, background, and composition Expressions used in this manualPressing the shutter Exposure Brightness Basic troubleshooting Quick reference Taking photos of people Contents Contents Performing the initial setup … …………………………… Setting the display and sound … …………………………Tips for getting a clearer photo …………………………… Optional accessories Unpacking Speaker Shutter button Power button Flash Smart buttonCamera layout Microphone Icon Mode Description Camera layoutButton Description Removing the battery and memory card Inserting the battery and memory cardPush the lock up to release the battery Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing down Turning on your camera in Playback mode Charging the battery and turning your camera onCharging the battery Turning on your camera Performing the initial setup Press Information Learning iconsIcons on the left Icon Description Menu Selecting optionsShooting mode, press Going back to the previous menu Press or to scroll to a White Balance option Example Selecting a White Balance option in the P modeSelecting options Press Changing the display type Setting the display and soundSetting the sound Press repeatedly to change a display type Taking photos Align your subject in the frame Half-press Shutter to focusPress Shutter to take a photo Digital zoom ZoomingTaking photos Zoom Intelli zoom Setting Intelli zoomPhoto resolution when Intelli zoom is on Optical range Intelli range Reducing camera shake DIS Select Shooting → DIS → an option Half-pressing the shutter button When is displayedHolding your camera correctly Reducing camera shake Preventing your subject from being out of focus Use the focus lock Extended functions Recording voice memos … ……………………………… Using the Smart Auto mode Shooting modesShooting mode, press Select Smart Auto Shooting modes Using the Scene modeTake a photo with options preset for a specific scene Half-press Shutter to focus Press Shutter to take the photo Using the Magic Frame mode Select Scene → Magic FrameSelect Shooting → Frame → an option Facial imperfections, press Using the Beauty Shot modeOnly, press Select Shooting → Face Tone → an option Shooting mode, press Select Scene → Object Highlight Using the Object Highlight modeSelect an option to adjust Blur or Tone Displayed on the screen Shooting mode, press Select Scene → Night Using the Night modeAdjusting the exposure in the Night mode Select an option Shooting mode, press Select Program Set options Using the Program modeRecording a video Press Select Movie → Frame Rate → a frame rate To pause recording Select Movie → Sound Alive → a sound optionOption Description Recording voice memos Recording a voice memoAdding a voice memo to a photo Improving your photos … …………………… Adjusting brightness and color ………………Using face detection … ……………………… Changing the camera’s focus … …………… When recording a video Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting a resolution Selecting image quality Using the timer Press Shutter to start the timerLearn how to set the timer to delay shooting Preventing red-eye Using the flashShooting in the dark Off Flash does not fire Adjusting the ISO speed Shooting in the darkSelect Shooting → ISO → an option Learn how to adjust the cameras focus Using macroUsing auto focus Changing the camera’s focus Using tracking auto focus Changing the camera’s focus Adjusting the focus area Select Shooting → Focus Area → an option Using face detection Detecting facesSelect Shooting → Face Detection → Normal Taking a self-portrait shot Using face detectionWhen you hear a beep, press Shutter Taking a smile shot Detection Using smart face recognitionDetecting eye blinking Recognition Registering faces as your favorites My Star Press Shutter to register the face Viewing your favorite faces Compensating for backlighting ACB Adjusting brightness and colorAdjusting the exposure manually EV Select Shooting or Movie → EV Selecting a light source White balance Adjusting brightness and colorChanging the metering option Select Shooting or Movie → Metering → an option Press Shutter OptionAim the lens at a piece of white paper Defining your own white balance Using burst modes Select Shooting → Drive → an option Applying smart filter effects Available filters in Program modeImproving your photos Select an effect Available filters in Movie mode Improving your photos Custom RGB Select a color R Red, G Green, B Blue Defining your own RGB toneSelect Shooting or Movie → Smart Filter → Adjusting your photos Select a value to adjust the selected itemContrast Sharpness Saturation Editing a photo ……………………………… Viewing files on a TV … ……………………… Playing back Starting Playback modeDisplay in Playback mode Press or to scroll through files Playback mode, press Canceling your favorite facesPlaying back Ranking your favorite faces Playback mode, rotate Zoom left Press Select a category Viewing files by category in Smart AlbumPress and hold to scroll through files quickly Delete files Then press PressScroll through files Then select Yes Select File Options → Delete → All → Yes Select Multiple DeletePress Select Yes Select Yes to copy files Enlarging a photo Viewing photosStarting a slide show Skip to to start a slide show with no effects Select Start → Play Playing a videoSet the slide show effect Use the following buttons to control playback Playing voice memos Image PressPlayback mode, select a photo that includes a voice Rotating a photo Editing a photoResizing photos Select to save the photo as a start image. p Editing a photo Select Edit → Smart Filter Select an effect Adjusting ACB Auto Contrast Balance Correcting exposure problemsAdjust the amount of the selected color. less or + more Defining your own RGB tone Hiding facial imperfections Select a value to adjust the selected item. less or + moreAdjusting brightness/contrast/saturation As the number increases, the face becomes clearer Print the selected photos Reset to the default settingsCreating a print order Dpof Print all photos View photos or play videos using the buttons on your Viewing files on a TVCamera Transferring files to your Windows computer Requirements for Intelli-studioRequirements Transferring files using Intelli-studio Transferring files to your Windows computer Using Intelli-studio Icon Connect the camera to your computer as a removable disk Remove the USB cable Disconnecting the camera for Windows XPScreen Click the pop-up message Computer recognizes the camera automatically Transferring files to your Mac computer With the USB cable Turn on your camera Select Settings → USB Select PrinterPrinting photos with a PictBridge photo printer Press Or to select a photo Settings Select an option and save your settings Camera settings menuAccessing the settings menu Shooting or Playback mode, press Camera settings menu SoundDisplay Yes, No SettingsPower Save Format File No Specify how to name filesAuto Power Imprint Places. Off, On Select Mode Select a USB mode when youAF Lamp Camera to a computer or printer via USB Camera maintenance ……………………………………… Appendixes Error messages Error message Suggested remedies Camera lens and display Camera maintenanceCleaning your camera Camera body Using or storing the camera Camera maintenance About memory cards Other cautionsSupported memory cards Memory card capacity SizeFine Normal 30 FPS 15 FPS Battery life About the batteryBattery specifications Specification Description Low battery message Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Camera maintenance Before contacting a service center Situation Suggested remedies Before contacting a service center Macintosh computers Play videosYou cannot use Intelli-studio on Computer Camera specifications Camera specifications Interface Digital output USB Connector Audio output File format PictBridge Video AVI Mjpeg Audio WAVImage size Pin USB/AV out Glossary Glossary Mjpeg Motion Jpeg ResolutionMetering Noise Correct disposal of batteries in this product Address FCC noticeModel No Samsung ST90 Telephone No Samsung Index Index Movie Program Scene Smart Auto Shooting modeAccessing Camera Display Sound For Windows

Samsung ST90 Shooting in the dark, Preventing red-eye, Using the flash, Off Flash does not fire

Models: ST91 ST90