Samsung Digimax V5 Users Manual
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31 MACRO ( ) / SUPER MACRO ( ) button When the macro or super macro mode is selected, It is possible that camera shake will occur. If this is the case, use a tripod to eliminate this.When super macro is selected, the flash mode is changed to Flash off automatically.The super macro can be activated only in the wide zoom mode.You cannot use the zoom(wide/tele) button in the super macro mode. INFORMATIONTypes of focus modes Normal Range 0.8 ~ W:0.3~0.8 T:0.3~0.8 W:0.06~0.3 T: X Types of focus modes and focus ranges (W: WIDE, T: TELE)Available focusing method, by recording mode. (O: Available, X: Not available, : Infinite Focus) Macro Super Macro OO OO OOO O X O O OOOOOX X X X XX X X X X OOOOOX X X X OX X X X X AutoUnit : m Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals
32Focus lockTo focus on the subject positioned outside of the center, use the focus lock function.Using the Focus Lock 1. Ensure the subject in the center of the autofocus frame. 2. Press the SHUTTER button halfway. When the green auto lights up, it means the camera is focused on the subject. Be careful not to press the SHUTTER button all the way down to avoid taking an unwanted pictured. 3. With the SHUTTER button still pressed down only halfway, move the camera to recompose your picture as desired, and then press the SHUTTER button completely to take the picture. If you release your finger from the SHUTTER button, the focus lock function will be canceled. [ The image to be captured ] [ Press the SHUTTER button halfway and focus on the subject ] [ Recompose the picture and fully depress the SHUTTER button ] Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals
33 WIDE TELE WIDE TELE 0.8 ~ 3.0 0.8 ~ 2.0 0.3 ~ 0.8 0.3 ~ 0.8 Unit : m [ Selecting the Auto & Red eye reduction flash ] Flash rangeWhen the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the LEFT( ) button makes the cursor shift to the left tab. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the LEFT button operates as the FLASH ( ) button.Selecting the flash mode 1. Rotate the MODE DIAL to select a RECORDING mode with the exception of SCENE, MOVIE CLIP and VOICE RECORDING modes. 2. Press the Flash( ) button until the desired flash mode indicator displays on the LCD monitor. 3. A flash mode indicator will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Use the correct flash to suit the environment.ISO AUTOMACRO AUTOFOCUSUsing the flash frequently will reduce the life of the batteries.Under normal operating conditions the charging time for the flash is normally within 7 seconds. If the batteries are weak, the charging time will be longer.When using super macro, continuous shot, manual focus (6 to 30cm), movie clip mode, the flash function will not operate.Take photographs within the flash range.The image quality is not guaranteed if the subject is too close or highly reflective. INFORMATIONFLASH( ) / LEFT button Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals
34FLASH( ) / LEFT buttonICON Flash mode Description Flash mode indicatorAvailable flash mode, by recording mode If the subject or background is dark, the camera flash will operate automatically. Auto flash Auto & Red eye reduction Fill in flash Slow synchro Flash offIf a subject or background is dark, the camera flash will work automatically and will reduce the red-eye effect by using the red-eye reduction function. The flash will operate in conjunction with a slow shutter speed in order to obtain the correct exposure. We recommend using a tripod for this function. When you take an image in a condition with poor light, the camera shake warning indicator ( ) will display on the LCD monitor. The flash fires regardless of available light. The intensity of the flash will be controlled, according to the prevailing conditions. The brighter the background or subject is, the less intense the flash will be.The flash does not fire. Select this mode when capturing images in a place or situation where flash photography is prohibited. When you capture an image in a poorly lit condition, the camera shake warning indicator ( ) will display on the LCD monitor. XOXOXXX XX XX X XXO OO XO X XOOX XX X X X X XOOOXXX XX XX XOX X XOOOXOX XX XX X XX X OOOO XOX XOOOO XO X Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals
35 SELF-TIMER / REMOTE buttonWhen the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the RIGHT button makes the cursor shift to the sub menu.When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the RIGHT button operates as the SELFTIMER ( ) / REMOTE ( ) button. This function is used when the photographer would also like to be in the image.Selecting the self-timer 1. Rotate the mode dial to the RECORDING mode. Note that only remote controller shooting is available in the voice recording mode. 2. Press the SELF-TIMER button until the desired mode indicator displays on the LCD monitor. [ Selecting the 2sec. self-timer mode ] [ Selecting the remote mode ] Self-timer/ remote mode definitionIcon Mode Definition Pressing the shutter button will allow an interval of 2 seconds before the image is taken. Pressing the shutter button will allow an interval of 10 secondsbefore the image is taken. Remote mode You can take a picture with the remote controller. - Selecting the self-timer mode : Pressing the shutter button will allow an interval of ten seconds before the image is taken. After that, the self-timer is cancelled. - Selecting the remote mode : Pressing the shutter button in the remote controller will allow an interval of 2 seconds before the image is taken. In the remote mode, you cannot use the shutter button. 2s 10s Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals
36SELF-TIMER / REMOTE buttonSelf-timer/ remote mode settingRemote control range When you take a picture by using the remote control, refer to the illustrations shown alongside about the remote control range.Off 2s self-timer 10s self-timer Remote AUTOPROGRAMA/S/M, MySETMOVIE CLIPNIGHT SCENE, SCENEVOICE RECORDING Off Remote [ Shutter button on the remote control ] When taking a picture using the self-timer, the self-timer lamp works as follows: 2 second self-timer setting : The self-timer lamp blinks at 0.25 second interval for 2 seconds. 10 second self-timer setting : The self-timer lamp blinks at 1 second interval for the first 7 seconds. It blinks at 0.25 second interval for the remaining 3 seconds.If you operate the Mode dial and Self-timer button during the self-timer operation, the self- timer function is cancelled.Use a tripod to prevent the camera from shaking. INFORMATION Mode dial Setting ( marked camera working mode is the default setting.) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals
37 SELF-TIMER / REMOTE buttonMEMU button - When you press the MENU button, a menu related to each camera mode will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Pressing it again will return the LCD to the initial display. - A menu option can be displayed when the following are selected. AUTO, PROGRAM, A/S/M, MySET, MOVIE CLIP, NIGHT SCENE and SCENE. There is no menu available when the VOICE RECORDING mode is selected.OK button - When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, this button is used for shifting the cursor to the sub menu or for confirming data.Changing the remote controller battery [ menu off ] [ menu on ] Pressing the MENU/OK button MENU/ OK buttonCheck the polarity while installing the remote controller batteries. The + polarity must be upward. Contact your dealer or Samsung camera service center for supplier details. The battery type is CR 2025 3V.The menu will not be displayed on the LCD monitor in the following circumstances: - When another button is being operated. - While image data is being processed.( when the green LED next to the viewfinder blinks)- When there is no battery capacity.When the menu is showing on the LCD monitor, it is not possible to operate the shutter button i.e. take an image. To take an image, simply cancel the menu display by pressing the MENU button. INFORMATION SIZE 2560X1920 2272X1704 2048X1536 1600X1200 2560 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals
38MF buttonIn dark conditions, the autofocus may not function. If this occurs, press the MF button and you can select manual focus.Carefully set the focus, using the MF button for focusing. If the focus is not accurate, the picture may be blurred. Please set manual focusing carefully.Use the MF button in A/S/M mode to change the Aperture value and Shutter speed.Focusing 1. Press the MF button and use the Left/Right buttons to select automatic or manual focusing. 2. The MF bar is displayed if manual focusing is selected. Use the Up/Down buttons to set the desired distance. - Pressing the UP button : Focus at long range. - Pressing the DOWN button : Focus at close range. 3. After setting the manual focus, press the Menu/OK button to confirm. The MF bar disappears and the MF icon is displayed in the bottom of the LCD.[Select Auto Focusing] [After Setting the Manual Focus] [Select Manual Focusing] Available options for each shooting mode (Available: O, Not available: X) AUTO PROGRAM A/S/M MySET VOICE RECORDING MOVIE CLIP NIGHT SCENE SCENE Auto focusManual focus Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals
39 MF button The manual focus function is disabled in the AUTO and VOICE RECORDING mode.The MF bar is divided into 3 parts according to the photography range.When the subject distance is between 0.06m ~ 0.3m, the flash mode is changed to FLASH OFF automatically.The focus value displayed in the LCD while manually focusing is measured from the end of the lens. INFORMATION Part of the MF bar Photography range 1st part 0.8m ~ infinity2nd part 0.3m ~ 0.8m 3rd part (only in wide zoom mode) 0.06m ~ 0.3m The MF button is used as described below in A/S/M mode.A mode(Aperture priority mode) 1. Press the MF button. Aperture value in the LCD goes red. 2. Use the Left/Right buttons to set the desired Aperture value. 3. Press the MF or Menu/OK button to save the selected values. - Pressing the MF button: Saves the new aperture value and displays the focus adjust icon ( AF ). To set manual focusing, set the distance as shown in page 38. To set automatic focusing, press the MF button again. - Pressing the Menu/OK button: The camera goes into shooting mode after saving the new aperture value. * Smaller Aperture values make the object sharp but blur the background. Larger Aperture values make both the object and background sharp. * Toggle the MF button in step 1 to select Aperture set (Red) Focusing ( AF :Red) Aperture priority mode (White) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals
40MF button1. Press the MF button and wait for the shutter speed value in the LCD to go red. 2. Use the Left/Right buttons to set the desired shutter speed value. 3. Press the MF or Menu/OK button to save the selected values. - Pressing the MF button: Saves the new shutter speed and displays the focus adjust icon ( AF ). To set manual focusing, set the distance as shown in page 38. To set automatic focusing, press the MF button again. - Pressing the Menu/OK button: The camera goes into shooting mode after saving the new shutter speed. * High Shutter speeds can capture a moving object in a still image as if the object is not moving. Low Shutter speeds can capture a moving object with an ‘active’ effect. * Toggle the MF button in step 1 to select Shutter speed Focusing ( AF : Red) Shutter priority mode (White) 1. Both Aperture value and Shutter speed are displayed in the LCD. 2. Press the MF button and wait for the Aperture value to go red. 3. Use the Up/Down/Left/Right buttons to select the sub menu option. - Up/Down buttons: select the Aperture value or Shutter speed. - Left/Right buttons: Change the values 4. Press the MF or Menu/OK button to save the selected values. - Pressing the MF button: Saves the new aperture value / shutter speed and displays the focus adjust icon ( AF ). To set manual focusing, set the distance as shown in page 38. To set automatic focusing, press the MF button again. - Pressing the Menu/OK button: The camera goes into shooting mode after saving the new aperture value / shutter speed. * Both the Shutter speed and Aperture value can be set. * Toggle the MF button in step 1 to select Shutter speed/Aperture set (Red) Focusing ( AF : Red) Manual shooting mode (White) S mode(Shutter priority mode)M mode (Manual mode): manually set the Aperture value, Shutter speed, and Focusing. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Samsung Manuals