Samsung Camera Dv150f User Manual

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       Holding your camera correctly
Ensure nothing is blocking the lens, 
flash, or microphone.
       Half-pressing the shutter button
Half-press [Shutter] and adjust the focus. The camera 
adjusts the focus and exposure automatically.The camera sets the aperture value and shutter 
speed automatically.
Focus frame
• Press [Shutter] to capture the photo if the 
focus frame appears in green.
• Change the composition and half-press 
[Shutter] again if the focus frame appears in 
red.
    Reducing camera shake
Set the Digital Image Stabilization option to reduce camera 
shake digitally. (p.38)
    When  is displayed
Camera shake
When you shoot in the dark, avoid setting the flash option to  Slow Sync or Off. The 
aperture remains open longer and it may be harder to hold the camera steady long 
enough to capture a clear photo.
• Use a tripod or set the flash option to  Fill in. (p.66)
• Set ISO sensitivity options. (p.68)
Tips for getting a clearer photo 
						

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       Preventing your subject from being out of focus
It may be difficult to get your subject in focus when:
 
-there is little contrast between the subject and background (for example, when 
your subject is wearing clothing that is similar in color to the background)
 
-the light source behind the subject is too bright
 
-the subject is shiny or reflective
 
-the subject includes horizontal patterns, such as blinds
 
-the subject is not positioned in the center of the frame
• When you capture photos in low light
Turn on the flash.  
(p.66)
• When subjects are moving rapidly
Use the Continuous 
or Motion Capture 
function. (p.78)
Using the focus lock
Half-press [ Shutter] to focus. When the subject is in focus, you can 
reposition the frame to change the composition. When you are ready, 
press [Shutter] to capture your photo. 
						

							Using Basic modes   ………………………………  43
Using the Smart Auto mode   ……………………  43
Using the Program mode   ………………………  44
Using the Smart Movie mode   …………………  45
Using the Movie mode   …………………………  46
Using the Scene mode   …………………………  47
Using the Live Panorama mode   ………………  48
Using Scene modes  ………………………………  50
Using the Self Shot mode   ………………………  50
Using the Children mode   ………………………  51
Using the Jump Shot mode   ……………………  52
Using the Beauty Shot mode   …………………  53
Using the Night Shot mode   ……………………  54
Using the Close-up Shot mode  …………………  55
Using Magic modes  ………………………………  56
Using the Magic Frame mode   …………………  56
Using the Beauty Palette mode  …………………  57
Using the Photo Filter mode  ……………………  58
Using the Movie Filter mode  ……………………  59
Using the Split Shot mode  ………………………  60
Using the Motion Photo mode   …………………  61
Extended functions
Learn how to capture a photo and record a video by selecting a mode. 
						

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Using Basic modes
Capture photos or record videos using basic modes. You can also use the Scene mode and the Live Panorama mode.
Icon Description
Portraits at night
Landscapes with backlighting
Portraits with backlighting
Portraits
Close-up photos of objects
Close-up photos of text
Sunsets
Indoors, dark
Partially lit
Close-up with spot lighting
Portraits with spot lighting
Blue skies
Forested areas
Close-up photos of colorful subjects
Camera is stabilized on a tripod and the subject is not moving for 
a certain period of time. (when shooting in the dark)
Actively moving subjects
Fireworks (when using a tripod)
Using the Smart Auto mode
In Smart Auto mode, your camera automatically chooses the appropriate camera 
settings based on the type of scene it detects. The Smart Auto mode is helpful if you 
are not familiar with the camera settings for various scenes.
1 On the Home screen, scroll to .
2 Select .
3 Align your subject in the frame.
• The camera automatically selects a scene. An appropriate scene icon appears 
at the top left of the screen. The icons are listed below.
Icon Description
Landscapes
Scenes with bright white backgrounds
Landscapes at night 
						

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Using the Program mode
In Program mode, you can set most options, except the shutter speed and aperture 
value, which the camera sets automatically.
1 On the Home screen, scroll to .
2 Select .
3 Set the desired options. 
• For a list of options, refer to "Shooting options". (p.62)
4 Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press [Shutter] to 
focus.
5 Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.
4 Half-press [Shutter] to focus.
5 Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.
• If the camera does not recognize an appropriate scene mode, it uses the default 
settings for Smart Auto mode.
• Even if it detects a face, the camera may not select a portrait mode depending 
on the subject's position or lighting.
• The camera may not select the correct scene depending on the shooting 
conditions, such as camera shake, lighting, or distance to the subject.
• Even if you use a tripod, the camera may not detect the  mode if the subject 
is moving.
• The camera consumes more battery power, because it changes settings often to 
select appropriate scenes. 
						

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Icon Description
Landscapes
Sunsets
Blue skies
Forested areas
4 Press [Shutter] to start recording.
5 Press [Shutter] again to stop recording.
• If the camera does not recognize an appropriate scene mode, it uses the default 
settings for Smart Movie mode.
• The camera may not select the correct scene depending on the shooting 
conditions, such as camera shake, lighting, and distance to the subject.
Using the Smart Movie mode
In Smart Movie mode, your camera automatically chooses the appropriate camera 
settings based on the scene it has detected. This mode is available only when you 
insert a memory card into the camera.
1 On the Home screen, scroll to .
2 Select .
3 Align your subject in the frame.
• The camera automatically selects a scene. An appropriate scene icon will 
appear at the top left of the screen. 
						

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1 On the Home screen, scroll to .
2 Select .
3 Set desired options. 
• For a list of options, refer to "Shooting options". (p.62)
4 Press [Shutter] to start recording.
5 Press [Shutter] again to stop recording.
Using the Movie mode
In Movie mode, you can customize settings to record HD videos of up to 20 minutes 
in length. The camera saves recorded videos as MP4 (H.264) files. This mode is 
available only when you insert a memory card into the camera.
• H.264 (MPEG-4 part10/AVC) is a high-compression video format established by 
the international standards organizations ISO-IEC and ITU-T.
• If you use memory cards with slow write speeds, the camera may not save videos 
properly. Video recordings may be corrupted or fail to play back correctly.
• Memory cards with slow writing speeds will not support high-resolution videos. 
To record high-resolution videos, use memory cards with faster write speeds.
• If you use the zoom function when recording a video, the camera may record 
the noise of the zoom operating. To decrease zoom noise, use the Sound Alive 
function. (p.80) 
						

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Using the Scene mode
In Scene mode, you can capture a photo with options that are preset for a specific 
scene.
1 On the Home screen, scroll to .
2 Select .
3 Select a scene.
Landscape
Panel off
Pause recording
The camera allows you to temporarily pause a video while recording. With this 
function, you can record separate scenes as a single video.
• Press [o] to pause while recording.
• Press [o] to resume. 
						

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Option Description
Landscape
Capture still-life scenes and landscapes.
SunsetCapture scenes at sunset, with natural-looking reds and 
yellows.
DawnCapture scenes at sunrise.
BacklightCapture backlit subjects.
Beach & SnowReduce underexposure of subjects caused by sunlight 
reflected from sand or snow.
Te x tClearly capture text from printed or electronic documents.
4 Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press [Shutter] to 
focus.
5 Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.
Using the Live Panorama mode
In Live Panorama mode, you can capture a wide panoramic scene in a single photo. 
Capture and combine a series of photos to create a panoramic image.
S Shooting example
1 On the Home screen, scroll to .
2 Select .
3 Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press [Shutter] to 
focus.
• Align the camera with the far left or the far right, or very top or bottom, of the 
scene you want to capture.
4 Press and hold [Shutter] to start shooting. 
						

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5 With [Shutter] pressed, slowly move the camera in the direction that 
will let it capture the rest of the panorama.
• When the viewfinder is aligned with the next scene, the camera captures the 
next photo automatically.
6 When you are finished, release [Shutter].
• When you have captured all the necessary shots, the camera combines them 
into one panoramic photo.
• For best results when capturing panoramic photos, avoid the following: 
-moving the camera too quickly or too slowly 
-moving the camera too little to capture the next image 
-moving the camera at irregular speeds  
-shaking the camera 
-shooting in dark places 
-capturing moving subjects nearby 
-shooting conditions where the brightness or color of light is changing
• Photos taken are automatically saved, and shooting is stopped under the 
following conditions:
 
-if you change the shooting direction while shooting 
-if you move the camera too rapidly 
-if you don't move the camera
• Selecting Live Panorama mode will disable the digital and optical zoom 
functions. If you select Live Panorama mode while the lens is zoomed in, the 
camera automatically zooms out to the default position.
• Some shooting options are not available.
• The camera may stop shooting due to the shooting composition or movement 
within the scene.
• Your camera may not capture the last scene in its entirety if you stop moving the 
camera exactly where you want the scene to end. To capture the entire scene, 
move your camera slightly beyond the point where you want the scene to end.