Samsung Camera Wb 350 F Manual

Capturing photos
Basic functions  40
Reducing camera shake (OIS)
Reduce camera shake optically in Shooting mode.
S  Before correctionS  After correction
1 In Shooting mode, press [m].
2 Select OIS.
3 Select an option.
IconDescription
Off: OIS is deactivated.
On: OIS is activated.
  pAhM‡OIS may not function properly when:
-you move your camera to follow a moving subject
-you use Digital zoom
-there is too much camera shake
-the shutter speed is slow (for example, when you capture night scenes)
-the...

Basic functions  41
     Holding your camera correctly
Ensure nothing is blocking the lens, 
flash, or microphone.
     Half-pressing the shutter button
Half-press [Shutter] and adjust the focus. The camera 
adjusts the focus and exposure automatically.The camera sets the aperture value and shutter 
speed automatically.
Focus frame
‡Press [Shutter] to capture the photo if the 
focus frame appears in green.
‡Change the composition and half-press 
[Shutter] again if the focus frame appears in 
red....

Basic functions  42
     Preventing your subject from being out of focus
It may be difficult to get your subject in focus when:

-there is little contrast between the subject and background (for example, 
when your subject is wearing clothing that is similar in color to the 
background)

-the light source behind the subject is too bright

-the subject is shiny or reflective

-the subject includes horizontal patterns, such as blinds

-the subject is not positioned in the center of the frame
‡When...

Using the Smart Auto mode   ……………………  44
Using the Program mode   ………………………  46
Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or 
Manual mode
   ……………………………………  47
Using the Aperture Priority mode  ………………  48
Using the Shutter Priority mode   ………………  49
Using the Manual mode   ………………………  50
Using the Smart mode   …………………………  51
Using the Panorama mode   ……………………  52
Using the Best Face mode   ………………………  54
Using the Magic Plus mode   ……………………  55
Using the My Magic Frame mode  ………………  55
Using the...

Extended functions  44
1 Rotate the mode dial to T.
2 Align your subject in the frame.
‡The camera automatically selects a scene. An appropriate scene icon appears 
at the top left of the screen. The icons are listed below.
Icon Description
Landscapes
Scenes with bright white backgrounds
Landscapes at night
Portraits at night
Landscapes with backlighting
Icon Description
Portraits with backlighting
Portraits
Close-up photos of objects
Close-up photos of text
Sunsets
Indoors, dark
Partially lit
Close-up...

Using the Smart Auto mode
Extended functions  45
3 Half-press [Shutter] to focus.
4 Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.
‡If the camera does not recognize an appropriate scene mode, it uses the default 
settings for the Smart Auto mode.
‡Even if it detects a face, the camera may not select a portrait mode depending 
on the subject's position or lighting.
‡The camera may not select the correct scene depending on the shooting 
conditions, such as camera shake, lighting, or distance to the subject....

Extended functions  46
Using the Program mode
In Program mode, you can set most options, except the shutter speed and aperture value, which the camera sets automatically.
1 Rotate the mode dial to p.
2 Set the desired options. 
‡For a list of options, refer to "Shooting options". (p. 66)
3 Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press [Shutter] to 
focus.
4 Press [Shutter] to capture the photo. 

Extended functions  47
Aperture value
The aperture is a hole that lets light into the camera. The aperture housing contains 
thin, metal plates that open and close, widening or narrowing the aperture, and 
controlling the amount of light that enters the camera. The size of the aperture is 
closely related to the brightness of a photo: the larger the aperture, the brighter 
the photo; the smaller the aperture, the darker the photo. Note that the larger the 
aperture value, the smaller the aperture size....

Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual mode
Extended functions  48
Using the Aperture Priority mode
The Aperture Priority mode allows you to set the aperture value manually while the 
camera automatically selects an appropriate shutter speed.
1 Rotate the mode dial to G.
2 Select .
‡To select another mode when the mode dial is set to G, press [b] or 
touch 
, and then select a mode.
3 Press [o] →  [F/t] to adjust the aperture value.
‡You can also touch the aperture value on the screen...

Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual mode
Extended functions  49
Using the Shutter Priority mode
The Shutter Priority mode allows you to set the shutter speed manually while the 
camera automatically selects an appropriate aperture value.
1 Rotate the mode dial to G.
2 Select .
‡To select another mode when the mode dial is set to G, press [b] or 
touch 
, and then select a mode.
3 Press [o] →  [F/t] to adjust the shutter speed.
‡You can also touch the shutter speed on the screen to...