Samsung Camera Wb 350 F Manual

							Shooting in the dark
Shooting options  70
Setting a flash option
Use the flash when you capture photos in the dark or when you need more light in 
your photos.
1 Press the flash pop-up button to open the flash.
2 In Shooting mode, press [F].
  TpAhMsg3 Select an option.
Icon Description
Off:
‡The flash will not fire.
‡The camera will display the shake warning  when you are 
shooting in low light.
Auto : The camera will select a proper flash setting for the scene it 
detects in Smart Auto mode.
Auto : The flash will fire automatically when the subject or 
background is dark.
Red-eye:
‡The flash will fire twice when the subject or background is dark to 
reduce the red-eye effect.
‡There is an interval between the 2 bursts of the flash. Do not move 
until the flash fires a second time.
Fill in:
‡The flash always fires.
‡The camera automatically adjusts the intensity of the flash. 
						

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Icon Description
Slow Sync:
‡The flash fires and the shutter stays open longer.
‡This option is recommended when you want to capture more 
ambient light to reveal more details in the background.
‡Use a tripod to prevent your photos from blurring.
‡The camera will display the shake warning  when you are 
shooting in low light.
Red-eye Fix:
‡The flash fires twice when the subject or background is dark. The 
camera corrects red-eye through its advanced software analysis.
‡There is an interval between the 2 bursts of the flash. Do not move 
until the flash fires a second time.
Available options may differ depending on the shooting conditions.
‡Flash options are not available if you set Burst options or select Self-Portrait.
‡Make sure that your subjects are within the recommended distance from the 
flash. (p. 159)
‡If light from the flash is reflected or there is a substantial amount of dust in the 
air, tiny spots may appear in your photo.
‡In some modes, you can also set the flash option by pressing [m], and then 
selecting Flash.
Adjusting the flash intensity
Adjust the flash intensity to avoid over-exposed or under-exposed photos.
1 In Shooting mode, press [F]. 
2 Scroll to an option. 
3 Press [D]. 
4 Press [F/t] to adjust the intensity.
‡You can also drag the slider or touch +/- to adjust the intensity.
Auto : 0
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Adjusting the ISO sensitivity
The ISO sensitivity is the measure of a film’s sensitivity to light as defined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The higher ISO sensitivity you 
select, the more sensitive to light your camera becomes. Use a higher ISO sensitivity 
to capture better photos and reduce camera shake when not using the flash.
1 In Shooting mode, press [m].
2 Select ISO.
3 Select an option.
‡Select  to use an appropriate ISO sensitivity based on the brightness of 
the subject and lighting.
Higher ISO sensitivities may result in more image noise.
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‡Adjusting the flash intensity may not be effective if:
-the subject is too close to the camera
-you set a high ISO sensitivity
-the exposure value is too big or too small
‡In some shooting modes, you cannot use this function.  
						

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Using macro
Use macro to capture close-up photos of subjects, such as flowers or insects.  
Refer to "Using auto focus".
‡Try to hold the camera firmly to prevent blurry photos.
‡Turn off the flash if the distance to the subject is less than 15.7 in. (40 cm).
  TpAhMsgUsing auto focus
To capture sharp photos, select the appropriate focus option according to your distance from the subject.
1 In Shooting mode, press [c].
Focus : Normal (AF)
Exit Set
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Changing the camera’s focus
Learn how to adjust the camera’s focus to suit the subject and the shooting conditions. 
						

							Changing the camera’s focus
Shooting options  74
Adjusting the focus manually
1 In Shooting mode, press [c].
2 Select Manual Focus.
3 Press [F/t] to adjust the focus.
‡You can also drag the slider or touch +/- to adjust the focus.
BackSet
Manual Focus : 50
4 Press [o] to save your settings.
When you adjust the focus manually and the subject is out of focus, the photo may 
be blurry.
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Icon Description
Normal (AF): Focus on a subject farther than 31 in. (80 cm) away. 
Farther than 138 in. (350 cm) away when you use the zoom.
Manual Focus: Focus on a subject by adjusting the focus manually. 
(p. 74) 
Macro: Focus on a subject that is 4-31 in. (10–80 cm) from the 
camera. 59-138 in. (150–350 cm) when you use the zoom.
Auto Macro: 
‡Focus on a subject farther than 4 in. (10 cm) away. Farther than  
59 in. (150 cm) away when you use the zoom.
‡Auto Macro is set automatically in some shooting modes.
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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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.
Available shooting options may differ depending on the shooting mode.
  pAhMAdjusting the focus by touch
Focus on the subject or capture a photo by touching the screen. 
1 In Shooting mode, press [m].
2 Select Touch AF.
3 Select an option.
Icon Description
Off : Do not use the touch AF function.
Touch AF : Focus on the subject that you touch on the screen.
Tracking AF: Focus on and track the subject that you touch on the 
screen. (p. 76)
One touch shot: Focus on the subject and capture a photo by 
touching the image on the screen. (p. 77)
Available options may differ depending on the shooting conditions.
The focus will reset when you perform no operations for 5 seconds or press 
[Shutter] while the touch AF function is on.
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4 Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.
‡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.
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 Touch AF  → Tracking AF.
3 Touch the subject you want to track in the touch area.
‡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. 
						

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Using One Touch Shot
You can capture a photo with the touch of your finger. As you touch a subject, the 
camera focuses on the subject automatically and captures a photo. 
1 In Shooting mode, press [m].
2 Select Touch AF → One touch shot.
3 Touch the subject to capture a photo.
If you use this function, you cannot set Timer, Intelli zoom, and Burst options. 
						

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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 self portrait shot
Capture photos of yourself. The camera sets the focus distance to close-up, and then 
emits a beep when ready.
1 In Shooting mode, press [m].
2 Select Face Detection  →  Self-Portrait .
3 Compose your shot with the lens facing you.
4 When you hear a quick beep, press [Shutter].
When faces are located in the center, 
the camera beeps rapidly.
If you turn Volume off in the sound settings, the camera will not emit a beep.  
(p. 139)
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 
Smile Shot  to capture a smiling face.
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							Using Face Detection
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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.
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.)

-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.