Samsung Digimax Pro815 User Manual

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[ Shutter button 
on the remote control ]
¡ÜRemote control range
When you take an image by using the remote
control, refer to the illustrations shown alongside
about the remote control range.
¡ÜReplacing batteries for the remote control
Make sure the + polarity is toward the top and the - polarity is toward the bottom while
installing batteries for the remote control. Assemble the cover into the remote control as the
direction of remote control. Rotate the cover as shown. The remote control takes...

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¡áYou can select the ISO sensitivity when
taking pictures.
The speed or specific light-sensitivity of a
camera is rated by ISO numbers.
¡áISO
- AUTO (          ) :
The camera’s sensitivity is automatically changed by variables such as lighting value or
subject brightness.
- 50, 100, 200, 400 :
You can increase the shutter speed while the same amount of light is present, by increasing
the ISO sensitivity. However, the image may be saturated in high luminance. The higher the
ISO value, the higher...

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¡áIf you cannot obtain suitable exposure
conditions, you can change the metering
method to take better pictures.
¡áMetering methods
- Multi metering (          ) :
Exposure will be calculated based on each parts of the LCD divided into several parts. 
This is suitable for general use.
- CWA (Centre Weighted Average) metering (          ) :
Exposure will be calculated based on an average of the available light in the image area.
However, the calculation will be biased towards the centre of the...

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¡áYou can change the zoom rate by rotating
the Zoom ring.
¡ÜThis camera has a 15X optical zoom and a
2X and 4X digital zoom function. Using both
will offer a total zoom ratio of 30X or 60X.
[ Wide ][ Tele ]
[ Tele ][ Wide ]
¡ÜOptical Zoom WIDE
Rotate the Zoom ring to left. This will zoom out from the subject
i.e. the subject will appear further away. ¡ÜOptical Zoom TELE
Rotate the Zoom ring to the right. This will zoom into the
subject i.e. the subject will appear nearer.
Zoom operation
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¡ÜImages taken using the digital zoom may take a little longer for the camera to process.
Allow time for this to take place.
¡ÜThe digital zoom cannot be used in RAW, TIFF and movie clip shots.
¡ÜYou may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital zoom.
¡ÜThe higher optical and digital zoom, the more camera shake can be take place. If the
focal length is over 200mm, the camera shake warning indicator (         ) will display. 
When you select a higher optical or digital zoom, we...

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¡áYou can select the proper focus mode by switching 
the focus switch.
¡ÜAF-A : Changing the focus frame (         )
You can change the focus frame size and position according to the subject size and position
by pressing the AF-A button. This function is available in the AF-S, AF-C mode.
- Wide AF : This is useful when taking wide range of frame.
- Fixed spot AF : The frame (White) will be fixed at the centre of the LCD.
- Modifying the Spot AF position : The frame will be yellowed and blink. The...

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¡ÜAF-C : Continuous Auto Focus
This is suitable for taking moving subject. The camera keeps focusing the subject when the
shutter button is pressed halfway down.
¡ØNote that using the Continuous Auto Focus uses more battery than the Single Auto
Focus. ¡ÜAF-L : Focus lock
To focus on the subject positioned outside of the centre,
use this button. This function is available in the AF-S
mode.
- How to use the focus lock
1. 
Ensure the subject is in the centre of the auto focus frame.
2. Press the AF-L...

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¡ÜMF : Manual Focus
Where the automatic focusing is not available, for example,
in very dark conditions, use the manual focus.
Please be careful when using the manual focus as the
picture can be blurred easily.
¡ÜHow to set Manual focus in the Program mode
You can change the focus even though the camera is focused on a subject by rotating the
focus ring. This function is available in the AF-S mode.
1. Press the Menu button and select [P] menu tab.
2. Press the Right button and select [Direct MF]...

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¡áYou can reduce camera shake without using the flash in this mode.
¡ÜHow to set the High speed shutter mode
1. Press the HS (High Speed) button for over 1 second
to set the High speed shutter mode.
2. The HS icon will display on the Rear LCD as shown
alongside.
3. Press the shutter button to capture an image.
¡ÜNote that the noise level in the image will increase when you use the high speed shutter
as the high speed shutter use higher ISO value.
¡ÜIf you select the high speed continuous mode or...

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¡áExposure compensation
This camera automatically adjusts the exposure according
to the ambient lighting conditions.
You can also select the exposure value by using the EVC
(Exposure Value Compensation) ring.
This function is available in the PROGRAM, APERTURE
PRIORITY, SHUTTER PRIORITY, SCENE, MySET,
MOVIE CLIP mode.
* A negative exposure compensation value reduces the exposure. Note that a positive exposure
compensation value increases the exposure and the LCD will appear white or you may not...