Samsung Wb 2200 F Manual

							Changing the camera’s focus 
Shooting options  70
Adjusting the focus distance manually
1 In Shooting mode, press [c]. 
2 Select Manual Focus.
3 Press [F/t] to adjust the focus distance.
•	You can also scroll the command dial to adjust the focus distance. 
 
Focus : Manual Focus
Back Set
4 Press [o] to save your settings.
When you adjust the focus distance manually and the subject is out of focus, the 
photo may be blurry.
               2 Select an option.
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 distance 
manually. (p. 70)
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 0.4 in. (1 cm) away.  
Farther than 59 in. (150 cm) away when you use the zoom. 
•	It is set automatically in some shooting modes.
Super Macro: Focus on a subject that is 0.4 in. (1 cm) from the 
camera.
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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Focusing on a selected area
You can focus on an area that you have selected.
1 In Shooting mode, press [m].
2 Select Focus Area  → Selection AF.
3 Press [o], and then press [D/c/F/t] to move the frame to  
a desired area.
Move Set
4 Press [o].
5 Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.
•	Press [o] to change the focus area.
If you use this function, you cannot set Face Detection options, Timer options, 
Burst options, and Intelli zoom.
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.
Selection AF: Focus on the area that you select. (p. 71)
Tracking AF: Focus on and track the subject. (p. 72)
Available shooting options may differ depending on the shooting conditions.
                     
						

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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 auto 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 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.  126)
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 camera adjusts the exposure automatically. Use 
Blink Detection to detect closed eyes or Smile Shot to capture a smiling face.
                   
						

							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.
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.   
						

							Using Face Detection
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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
	
-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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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.
 Darker (-) Neutral (0) Brighter (+)
1 In Shooting mode, press [m].
2 Select EV.
                3 Use [F/t ] or the command dial to adjust the exposure.
•	The photo will be brighter as the exposure value increases.
 Back Set
EV
 : +1
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 AE Bracket, and then 
capture bracketed photos. The camera will capture 3 consecutive photos, each 
with a different exposure: normal, underexposed, and overexposed. (p. 83)
Adjusting brightness and color
Learn how to adjust the brightness and color for better image quality.  
						

							Adjusting brightness and color
Shooting options  77
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.
▲ Without ACB ▲ 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  mode.
•	The ACB feature is not available when you set burst options.
                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.
                    
						

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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
                   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. 79)
Color Temp.: To adjust the color temperature of the light source. 
(p. 80)  
						

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Customizing preset White Balance options
You can customize preset White Balance options except Auto WB and Custom Set.
1 In Shooting mode, press [m].
2 Select White Balance.
3 Scroll to a desired option.
4 Press [D].
5 Press [D/c/F/t] to adjust the value on the coordinates.
•	You can also touch an area on the screen.
 Back Set
White Balance : Daylight
•	G
: Green
•	A: Amber
•	M : Magenta
•	B: Blue
6 Press [o] to save your settings.
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].