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 a CR 2025
3V battery.
¡ÜIf you operate the Mode dial and Self-timer button during the self-timer operation, the self-
timer function is cancelled.
¡ÜUse a tripod to prevent the camera from shaking.
INFORMATION
¡ÜThough you select a remote control icon, you can still take an image by using the shutter
button of the camera.
¡ÜIf you select the 2 Sec. remote control icon and press the shutter button of the camera,
the image will be taken after 2 seconds.
¡ÜWhen you select RAW and TIFF file types, you can’t select the double self-timer.
INFORMATION
Self-timer/ Remote button
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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 the camera’s sensitivity to light is and therefore the greater its capacity
to take pictures in dark conditions. However, the noise level in the image will increase as the
ISO value increases, making the image appear coarse.
¡áHow to set the ISO
1. Press the ISO button and an ISO icon will display on the LCD.
2. Select a desired icon by rotating the Rear jog dial (JOG2).
3. Press the OK button to set the setting.
¡ØYou can select the ISO sensitivity up to 100 in the High speed continuous mode and Ultra
high speed continuous mode.
[ ISO icons ]
[ Selecting ISO 100 ]
ISO button
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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 image area.
This is suitable for taking a picture of small object like a flower or insects.
- Spot metering (          ) :
Only the cross marked area in the centre of the LCD will be metered for light.
This is suitable when the subject in the centre is exposed correctly, regardless of the back
lighting.
¡ØThe + mark will be displayed when spot metering has been selected.
¡áHow to set the metering mode
1. Press the metering button and a metering icon will display on the LCD.
2. Select a desired icon by rotating the Rear jog dial (JOG2).
3. Press the OK button to set the setting.
[ Metering icons ] [ Selecting the spot metering ]
Metering button
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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 recommend using the Finder LCD
and the tripod.
¡ÜTake care not to press the lens as this may cause a camera malfunction.
¡ÜDo not pull the lens by hand and do not rotate the zoom ring quickly.
It may cause a camera malfunction. Please be careful when using the lens.
INFORMATION
¡ÜDigital zoom
Pressing the Digital zoom button for over 1 second will
enlarge the subject as shown below.
[ Off ] [ Digital zoom 2X ] [ Digital zoom 4X ]Pressing
the Zoom
button
Pressing the Zoom buttonPressing 
the Zoom
button
x2.0x4.0
Zoom operation
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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 frame position
can be changed its position.
- Setting the Spot AF position : The frame turns yellow and the frame position will be set.
Focusing
[ Moving the frame to the left or right ]
[ Moving Up/ Down the frame ][ Wide AF ]
[ Setting Spot AF: Yellow, Blinking ]
[ Fixed spot AF: White ] [ Spot AF: Yellow ]AF-A
buttonOK
button
AF-A
button
Front jog dial (JOG1)AF-A button
Rear jog dial (JOG2)
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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 button. The frame turns green and
Focus lock icon (         ) will display.
It means the camera is focused on the subject.
3. Recompose the picture and press the shutter button.
After taking an image, the Focus lock function will be cancelled.
¡ÜAF-S : Single Auto Focus
This is suitable for taking a still image. Whenever the shutter button is pressed, the camera is
focused on the subject automatically.
Focusing
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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] menu 
by pressing the Up/ Down button.
3. Press the Right button and select a desired sub menu
by pressing the Up/ Down button.
- [Off] : You can’t change the focus manually.
- [On] : You can change the focus manually.
4. Select the [On] sub menu. Press the OK button to set
the change and the [DM] icon will display on the Rear
LCD.
5. Pressing the shutter button half way down, change the
focus by rotating the Focus ring.
- 
To move the focus closer, rotate the Focus ring to the right.
- To move the focus farther, rotate the Focus ring to the left.
Save Myset
Flash Synchro.
Flash Pop-up
Direct MFSpot AE point
Size
QualityOffOn
[ Direct MF menu ]
[ Selecting Direct MF ]
Focusing
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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 ultra high speed continuous mode, the
high speed shutter mode will be cancelled.
¡ÜThis function isnt available in the Shutter priority, Manual and Movie clip mode.
¡ÜIf you change the camera mode, a high speed shutter mode set in the Scene mode is
changed to normal shutter speed automatically.
INFORMATION
High speed shutter mode
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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 get
good pictures. ¡ÜHow to set the Exposure Value Compensation 
1. Press and hold the AE-L button. And then rotate the
EVC ring. The Exposure Compensation menu will
display.
- Rotating to right : 0 ~ +2EV (1/3 EV step)
- Rotating to left : 0 ~ -2EV (1/3 EV step)
2. Select an Exposure Value by rotating the EVC ring. 
The Exposure Value will be set after releasing the AE-L
button and the changed Exposure Value will display on
the LCD.
[ Normal shooting mode ][ Histogram display ]
Exposure control
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