Common questions

You can get answers to common questions. Solve problems easily by setting shooting options.

The subject's eyes

This is caused by a reflection from the camera flash.

appear red.

t Set the flash option to

Red-eye or

Red-eye Fix. (p. 52)

 

t If the photo has already been taken, select

Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 87)

 

 

Photos have dust

Dust particles floating in the air may be captured in photos when using the flash.

spots.

t Turn off the flash or avoid taking photos in a dusty place.

 

t Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 55)

 

 

 

Photos are blurred.

This may be caused by taking photos in low light conditions or holding the camera incorrectly.

 

t Press [Shutter] halfway down to make sure the subject is focused. (p. 30)

 

t Use the d mode. (p. 41)

 

 

 

Photos are blurred

As the camera tries to let in more light, the shutter speed slows.

when shooting at

This can make it difficult to steady the camera and may result in camera shake.

night.

t Select Night in the s mode. (p. 35)

 

 

t Turn on the flash. (p. 52)

 

 

 

t Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 55)

 

 

t Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking.

Subjects come out

When the light source is behind the subject or when there is a high contrast between

too dark because of

the light and dark areas, the subject may come out shaded.

backlighting.

t Avoid shooting in front of the sun.

 

 

t Select

Backlight in the s mode. (p. 35)

 

t Set the flash option to Fill in. (p. 52)

 

 

t Adjust the exposure. (p. 65)

 

 

t Set the metering option to

Spot if a bright subject is in the center of the frame. (p. 66)

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Samsung TL500 user manual Common questions