Samsung Camera Dv150f User Manual

							Changing the camera’s focus
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Adjusting the focus area
You can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus area according to your 
subject's location in the scene.
1 In Shooting mode, press [m].
2 Select Focus Area.
3 Select an option.
Icon Description
Center AF: Focus on the center of the frame (suitable when 
subjects are located at or near the center).
Multi AF: Focus on one or more of 9 possible areas.
Tracking AF: Focus on and track the subject. (p.71)
Available shooting options may differ depending on the shooting conditions.
2 Select an option.
Icon Description
Normal (AF): Focus on a subject farther than 31 in. (80 cm) away. 
Farther than 98 in. (250 cm) away when you use the zoom.
Macro: Focus on a subject that is 2–31 in. (5–80 cm) from the 
camera. 39–98 in. (100–250 cm) when you use the zoom.
Auto Macro: 
• Focus on a subject farther than 2 in. (5 cm) away. Farther than 
39 in. (100 cm) away when you use the zoom. 
• Auto Macro is set automatically in some modes. You cannot set 
it manually.
Available options may differ depending on the shooting conditions.
In some modes, you can also set the focus option by pressing [m], and then 
selecting Focus. 
						

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• If you do not select a focus area, the focus frame will appear in the center of the 
screen.
• Tracking a subject may fail when: 
-the subject is too small  
-the subject moves excessively 
-the subject is backlit or you are shooting in a dark place 
-colors or patterns on the subject and the background are the same 
-the subject includes horizontal patterns, such as blinds 
-the camera shakes excessively
• When tracking fails, the feature will be reset.
• If the camera fails to track the subject, you must reselect the subject to track.
• If the camera fails to focus, the focus frame will change to red and the focus will 
be reset.
• If you use this function, you cannot set Face Detection options, Timer options, 
Burst options, and Intelli zoom.
Using tracking auto focus
Tracking AF allows you to track and automatically focus on your subject, even when 
you are moving.
1 In Shooting mode, press [m].
2 Select Focus Area  “ Tracking AF.
3 Focus on the subject you want to track, and then press [o].
• A focus frame appears on the subject and follows the subject as you move 
the camera.
• The white frame means that your camera is tracking the subject.
• When you half-press [ Shutter], the green frame means that your subject is in 
focus.
• The red frame means that your camera failed to focus.
4 Press [Shutter] to capture the photo. 
						

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Detecting faces
Your camera automatically detects up to 10 human faces in one scene.
1 In Shooting mode, press [m].
2 Select Face Detection “  Normal.
The face nearest the camera or nearest 
the center of the scene appears in a 
white focus frame and the rest of the 
faces appear in gray focus frames.
The closer you are to the subjects, the quicker your camera will detect faces.
Capturing a smile shot
The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a smiling face.
1 In Shooting mode, press [m].
2 Select Face Detection  “  Smile Shot .
3 Compose your shot.
• The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a smiling face.
When your subject smiles 
broadly, your camera can detect 
the smile more easily.
Using Face Detection
If you use Face Detection options, your camera can automatically detect a human face. When you focus on a human face, the camer a adjusts the exposure automatically. Use 
Blink Detection  to detect closed eyes or Smile Shot to capture a smiling face. 
						

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Detecting eye blinking
If your camera detects closed eyes, it will automatically capture 2 photos in 
succession.
1 In Shooting mode, press [m].
2 Select Face Detection “  Blink Detection .
Tips for detecting faces
• When your camera detects a face, it tracks the detected face automatically. 
• Face Detection may not be effective when:
 
-the subject is far from the camera (The focus frame will appear orange for Smile 
Shot and Blink Detection.)
 
-it is too bright or too dark
 
-the subject is not facing the camera
 
-the subject is wearing sunglasses or a mask
 
-the subject’s facial expression changes drastically
 
-the subject is backlit or the lighting conditions are unstable
• When you set Face Detection options, the AF area is automatically set to Multi AF.
• Depending on the Face Detection options you selected, some shooting options 
may not be available.
• Depending on the shooting options you selected, Face Detection options may 
not be available. 
						

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3 Press [F/t] to adjust the exposure.
• The photo will be brighter as the exposure value increases.
CancelSet
EV : 0
4 Press [o] to save your settings.
• Once you adjust the exposure, the setting will be stored automatically. You 
may need to change the exposure value later to avoid overexposure or 
underexposure.
• If you cannot decide on an appropriate exposure, select the  AEB (Auto Exposure 
Bracket) option. The camera will capture 3 consecutive photos, each with a 
different exposure: normal, underexposed, and overexposed. (p.78)
Adjusting the exposure manually (EV)
Depending on the intensity of the ambient light, your photos may be too bright or 
dark. In these cases, you can adjust the exposure to get a better photo.
S Darker (-)S Neutral (0)S Brighter (+)
1 In Shooting mode, press [m].
2 Select EV .
Adjusting brightness and color
Learn how to adjust the brightness and color for better image quality. 
						

							Adjusting brightness and color
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Changing the metering option
The metering mode refers to the way in which a camera measures the quantity 
of light. The brightness and lighting of your photos will vary depending on the 
metering mode you select.
1 In Shooting mode, press [m].
2 Select Metering.
3 Select an option.
Icon Description
Multi:
• Your camera divides the frame into several areas, and then 
measures the light intensity of each area.
• Suitable for general photos.
Spot:
• Your camera measures only the light intensity at the very center 
of the frame.
• If a subject is not in the center of the frame, your photo may be 
improperly exposed.
• Suitable for a subject with backlighting.
Center-weighted:
• Your camera averages the meter reading of the entire frame 
with emphasis placed on the center.
• Suitable for photos with subjects in the center of the frame.
Compensating for backlighting (ACB)
When the light source is behind your subject or there is high contrast between your 
subject and the background, your subject is likely to appear dark in the photo. In 
this case, set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option.
S Without ACB S With ACB
1 In Shooting mode, press [m].
2 Select ACB . 
3 Select an option.
Icon Description
Off: ACB (Auto Contrast Balance) is deactivated.
On: ACB (Auto Contrast Balance) is activated.
• The ACB feature is always on in Smart Auto mode.
• The ACB feature is not available when you set Burst options. 
						

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1 In Shooting mode, press [m].
2 Select White Balance.
3 Select an option.
Icon Description
Auto WB: Automatically set the White Balance based on the 
lighting conditions.
Daylight: For outdoor photos on a sunny day.
Cloudy: For outdoor photos on a cloudy day or in shadows.
Fluorescent_H: For shooting under a daylight fluorescent or 
3-way fluorescent light.
Fluorescent_L: For shooting under white fluorescent light.
Tungsten: For shooting indoor photos under incandescent bulbs 
or halogen lamps.
Custom Set: To use White Balance settings that you define. (p.77)
Selecting a White Balance setting
The color of your photo depends on the type and quality of the light source. If you 
want the color of your photo to be realistic, select a White Balance setting that 
is appropriate for the lighting conditions, such as Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, or 
Tungsten.
  Auto WB  Daylight
  Cloudy  Tungsten 
						

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Defining your own White Balance
You can customize the White Balance by capturing a photo of a white surface, such 
as a piece of paper, under the lighting conditions in which you intend to capture a 
photo. The White Balance feature will help you to match the colors in your photo 
with the actual scene.
1 In Shooting mode, press [m].
2 Select White Balance “ Custom Set.
3 Aim the lens at a piece of white paper, and then press [ Shutter]. 
						

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1 In Shooting mode, press [m].
2 Select Drive.
3 Select an option.
Icon Description 
Single: Capture a single photo.
Continuous:
• While you are pressing [Shutter], the camera continuously 
captures photos.
• The maximum number of photos depends on the capacity of 
your memory card.
Icon Description 
Motion Capture : While you are pressing [ Shutter], the camera 
captures 
 photos (5 photos per second; maximum of  
30 photos).
AEB:
• Capture 3 consecutive photos, each with a different exposure: 
normal, underexposed, and overexposed.
• It may take longer to capture the photo. Use a tripod for best 
results.
• You can use the flash, timer, and ACB only when you select Single.
• When you select  Motion Capture, your camera will set the resolution to  
and set the ISO sensitivity to Auto . 
• Depending on the Face Detection option you selected, some Burst options may 
not be available.
• It may take longer to save the photos depending on the memory card capacity 
and performance.
Using burst modes
It can be difficult to capture photos of fast-moving subjects or capture natural facial expressions and gestures of your subjects  in photos. Also, it can be difficult to adjust the 
exposure correctly and select a proper light source. In these cases, select one of the burst modes. 
						

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1 In Shooting mode, press [m].
2 Select Image Adjust.
3 Select an option.
• Sharpness
• Contrast
• Saturation
Image Adjust
Sharpness
Contrast Saturation
Cancel Set
4 Press [F/t] to adjust each value.
Sharpness Description
–
Soften the edges on your photos (suitable for editing the 
photos on your computer).
+Sharpen the edges to improve the clarity of your photos. (This 
may also increase the noise in your photos.)
Contrast Description–
Decrease the color and brightness.
+Increase the color and brightness.
Saturation Description–
Decrease the saturation.
+Increase the saturation.
5 Press [o] to save your settings.
Select 0 if you do not want to apply any effects (suitable for printing).
Adjusting images
Adjust the sharpness, contrast, or saturation of your photos.