Samsung Digimax Pro815 User Manual

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¡áHow to use the SHUTTER PRIORITY mode (          )
This mode will set the shutter speed for automatic exposure
depends on the brightness of the object by automatic
aperture value setting in the camera.
Steps 1~2 are the same as those for AUTO mode.
3. Select the SHUTTER PRIORITY mode by rotating 
the mode dial.
4. Select the desired shutter speed by rotating the Front 
jog dial (JOG1).
5. Point the camera towards the subject and compose 
image by using the LCD.
6. Press the shutter button to capture an image.
* 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.
[ Shutter Priority mode ]
¡áHow to use the MANUAL mode (          )
The user can manually set both the aperture value and 
the shutter speed.
Steps 1~2 are the same as those for AUTO mode.
3. Select the MANUAL mode by rotating the mode dial.
4. Select the desired shutter speed or aperture value 
by rotating a jog dial.
- Front jog dial (JOG1) : Selecting the shutter speed
- Rear jog dial (JOG2) : Selecting the aperture value
5. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the
image by using the LCD.
6. Press the shutter button to capture an image.
[ Manual mode ]
¡ÜIn the manual mode, you can change the aperture value and shutter speed after fixing the
Exposure value by rotating the EVC ring.
¡ÜAvailable shutter speed, by the aperture value
- Over F2.2 : 15.0 ~ 1/1600 Sec.
- Over F3.2 : 15.0 ~ 1/2000 Sec.
- Over F4.0 : 15.0 ~ 1/2500 Sec.
- Over F5.0 : 15.0 ~ 1/3200 Sec.
- Over F7.1 : 15.0 ~ 1/4000 Sec.
INFORMATION
Recording mode
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¡áHow to use the MySET mode (          )
This mode allows users to save frequently used shooting
settings for later use.
Steps 1~2 are the same as those for AUTO mode.
3. Select the MySET mode by rotating the mode dial.
4. Press the menu button and select the [          ] menu tab.
5. Press the Right button and select the [Load Myset] menu
by pressing the Up/ Down button.
6. Press the Right button and select a desired MySET
number by pressing the Up/ Down button.
7. Press the OK button and a confirmation window will
display. Select the [Yes] menu and press the OK button
to load the camera configuration saved in the MySET
number and close the menu screen.
8. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the
image by using the LCD.
9. Press the shutter button to capture an image.
Please see page 78 for details of the MySET shooting mode and menus.
[ MySET mode ]
¡áHow to use the MOVIE CLIP mode (          )
A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available
recording time of the memory capacity allows.
(A movie clip sets as 640X480 movie size and 25fps frame
rate can be taken up to 30 seconds.)
Steps 1~2 are the same as those for AUTO mode.
3. Select the MOVIE CLIP mode by rotating the mode dial.
4. The MOVIE CLIP mode icon and available recording
time will display on the LCD.
5. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the
image by using the LCD. Press the shutter button and
movie clips are recorded for as long as the available
recording time. Movie clips will still be recorded if the
shutter button is released. If you wish to stop recording,
press the shutter button again.
* Image size and type are listed below.
- Image size : 640X480, 320X240, 160X120(Selectable)
- File type : *.avi(MJPEG)
[ MOVIE CLIP mode ]
Recording mode
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¡áHow to use the SCENE mode (                   )
Use the menu to easily configure optimal settings for a
variety of shooting situations. These include NIGHT,
PORTRAIT, CHILDREN, LANDSCAPE, CLOSE UP,
TEXT, SUNSET, DAWN, BACKLIGHT, FIREWORKS 
and BEACH & SNOW scenes.
Steps 1~2 are the same as those for AUTO mode.
3. Select the SCENE mode by rotating the mode dial.
4. Press the SCENE button and scene menu will display 
as shown alongside.
5. Select the desired Scene sub menu by rotating the Rear
jog dial (JOG2) and press the OK button.
Please see page 65 for detailed descriptions for each
scene.
6. The current scene icon is displayed at the top right of 
the LCD.
7. Point the camera towards the subject and compose 
the image by using the LCD.
8. Press the shutter button to capture an image.
[ Night scene mode ]
[ SCENE mode ]
Recording mode
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¡áPressing the shutter button down half way.
Lightly press the shutter button to confirm focus and flash battery charge (p.14).
- When the green auto focus frame lights up, it means the camera is focused on the subject
and a beep will sound.
- When the flash is charged, the flash status lamp (Red) will illuminate. Press the shutter
button all way down to take the picture.
¡á
The available recording time may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings.
¡áWhen the Flash Off or Slow synchro mode is selected in low lighting conditions, the camera
shake warning indicator (         ) may appear on the LCD. In this case, use a tripod, support
the camera on a solid surface or change the flash mode to flash shot mode.
¡áCompensate for shooting into light:
It is advisable not to take pictures into direct sunlight as this can make the foreground very
dark. However, should your desired shot require this please use the [Backlight] from the
scene shooting mode (see page 65), fill-in flash (see page 59), spot metering (see page 43),
or exposure compensation (see page 50).
¡áAvoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image.
¡áUsing the Rear LCD extensively will drain the battery.
We recommend turning off the Rear LCD and using the Finder LCD and Top LCD as often as
possible in order to extend battery life.
¡áUnder certain conditions the auto focus system may not perform as expected, for example;
- When photographing a subject that has little contrast.
- If the subject is highly reflective or shiny.
- If the subject is moving at high speed.
- When there is strong reflected light, or when the background is very bright.
- When the subject matter has only horizontal lines or the subject is very narrow (such as a
stick or flagpole).
- When the surroundings are very dark.
¡áIf the camera is not turned off by the Power button, the changed menu settings may not be
saved.
¡áIf there is no operation during the specified time, the LCD will be turned off automatically to
save battery life. Refer to the [LCD Off] menu (p.114) for more information.
[ Lightly press the shutter button] [ Press the shutter button ]
Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures
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¡áThe RECORDING (AUTO, PROGRAM, APERTURE PRIORITY, SHUTTER PRIORITY,
MANUAL, MySET, MOVIE CLIP, SCENE) mode can be set up by using the camera buttons.
¡ÜUsed for turning the camera’s power on or off.
¡ÜIf there is no operation during the specified time, the
cameras power will be turned off automatically to save
battery life. Refer to page 113 for more information about
the auto power off function.
POWER button
¡ÜIn MOVIE CLIP mode : Pressing the shutter button down
fully starts the process for recording a movie clip.
Press the shutter button once and the movie clip is recorded
for as long as the available recording time in the memory
allows. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter
button again.
¡ÜIn STILL IMAGE mode
- Pressing the shutter button down halfway activates the auto focus and checks the settings
of the flash.
- Pressing the shutter button down fully takes the image and stores the relevant data
regarding the shot. If you select voice memo recording, the recording will start after the
camera has finished storing the image data.
SHUTTER button
Jog dial (Front, Rear)
¡ÜUsed for selecting a desired value.
¡ÜUsed for moving Up/ Down/ Left/ Right in a menu.
Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera
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¡áYou can select various shooting modes.
¡áDrive mode
¡ÜSingle shooting (         ) : Takes one picture only.
¡Ü
Continuous shooting (         ) : Images will be taken continuously until the shutter button is
released.
¡ÜHigh speed continuous shooting (         ) : This takes 2.5 shots per second when the
shutter is pressed down and held.
¡ÜUltra High speed continuous shooting (         ) : This takes 10 shots per second, when the
shutter is pressed down and held. After
completing the continuous shooting,
images are saved and the images play
back on the Rear LCD. The maximum
number of shots is 30 and the image size
is fixed as 1024X768 (         ).
¡Ü
Auto Exposure Bracket (         ) : Use this menu if it is hard to decide exposure of the object.
The camera will take 3 or 5 shots with settings at, below
and above the set exposure.
¡ÜAuto Focus Bracket (         ) : Use this menu if it is hard to decide distance of the object.
The camera will take 3
or 5shots at different focal points.
¡Ü
White Balance Bracket (         ) : Use this menu if it is hard to decide white balance of the object.
The camera will take 3
or 5shots at different white balance
settings.
¡ÜInterval shooting (         ) : You can set predetermined intervals for the camera to take
pictures over a period of time.
Drive button
¡ÜIf you change the camera mode, a drive mode set in the Scene mode is changed to
single shooting automatically. 
¡ÜWhen you select RAW or TIFF file format, you can¡¯t select Continuous shooting, Bracket
shooting, Interval shooting.
INFORMATION
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¡ÜHow to set the AEB
1. Select the AEB icon by rotating the Rear jog dial (JOG2)
2. Select a desired exposure value by rotating the Front 
jog dial (JOG1).
- The pre-view image will display on the Rear LCD as 
the exposure value is changed.
3. Press the OK or Shutter button to set the exposure value. 
4. Press the shutter button to capture an image.
You can take 3 or 5 shots according to the selected exposure value.
¡Ø
¡ÜHow to set the AFB
1. Select the AFB icon by rotating the Rear jog dial (JOG2) ¡ØYou can’t select the AEB icon in the Auto recording mode and movie clip mode. ¡áHow to set the drive mode
¡ÜSelecting the various modes available
1. Press the Drive button and drive mode icon will display on the LCD.
2. Select a desired drive mode by rotating the Rear jog dial (JOG 2).
Drive button
Number of shots Selectable exposure values
3¡¾0.3, ¡¾0.7, ¡¾1.0, ¡¾1.3, ¡¾1.7, ¡¾2.0
5¡¾0.3&¡¾0.7, ¡¾0.7&¡¾1.3, ¡¾1.0&¡¾2.0
[ Drive mode menu ][ Still image mode ]
-2				Bra.EV					2¡¾0.7
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¡ØYou can’t select the WBB icon in the Auto recording mode and movie clip mode. ¡ÜHow to set the WBB
1. Select the WBB icon by rotating the Rear jog dial
(JOG2)
2. Select a desired white balance value by rotating 
the Front jog dial (JOG1).
- The pre-view image will display on the Rear LCD
as the white balance value is changed.
3. Press the OK or Shutter button to set the white balance
value.
4. Press the shutter button to capture an image.
You can take 3 or 5 shots depending on the selected white balance value.
¡Ø3. Press the OK or Shutter button to set the focus value.
4. Press the shutter button to capture an image.
You can take 3 or 5 shots according to the selected focus value.
¡Ø
Number of shots Selectable focus value
3¡¾1, ¡¾2, ¡¾3, ¡¾4, ¡¾5, ¡¾6
5¡¾1&¡¾2, ¡¾2&¡¾4, ¡¾3&¡¾6
¡ØYou can’t select the AFB icon in the Auto recording mode and movie clip mode.
Number of shots Selectable white balance value
3¡¾1, ¡¾2, ¡¾3, ¡¾4, ¡¾5, ¡¾6
5¡¾1&¡¾2, ¡¾2&¡¾4, ¡¾3&¡¾6
2. Select a desired focus value by rotating the Front 
jog dial (JOG1).
-		Bra.FOCUS+¡¾2
-				Bra.WB+¡¾2
Drive button
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¡ÜHow to use the interval shooting
1. Select the Interval shooting icon [           ] by rotating 
the Rear jog dial (JOG2).
2. Press the shutter button to capture an image.
Images are taken at a set interval.
- After taking a picture, the camera power is turned off
automatically.
- After a set time, the camera power is turned on
automatically and the second image is taken.
- Images are taken up to a set number of shots at fixed intervals.
3. After completing the interval shooting, the camera power is turned off automatically.
¡ÜHow to set the interval shooting
1. Press the Menu button and select the [P] menu tab.
2. Press the Right button and select the [Interval/Time]
menu by pressing the Up/ Down button.
3. Press the Right button and select a desired menu 
by pressing the Up/ Down button.
- Interval time : 1 ~ 60 Min. (per interval)
4. Press the OK button to set the setting.
5. Select the [Interval/Number] menu. 
6. Press the Right button and select a desired menu 
by pressing the Up/ Down button.
- the interval can be set to any number of shots between
2 and 99.
7. Press the OK button to set the setting.
¡ÜIf you press the power button during the interval shooting (camera power is off),
the interval shooting is cancelled.
¡ÜYou can’t select the interval shooting in the Auto recording mode and movie clip mode.
¡ÜIf you select RAW, TIFF file format, you can’t select the interval shooting.
¡ÜYou can set the number of interval shots over number of shots remaining but the images
are taken to the number of shots remaining.
¡ÜWe recommend that you use a fully charged battery or AC adapter when you take the
interval shots.
INFORMATION
Saturation
Sharpness
Voice Memo
Interval/TimeInterval/Number
Custom
Color Space1min 
Sharpness
Voice Memo
Interval/Time
Interval/NumberCustom
Color Space
Save Myset2       pics
[ Selecting the interval time ]
[ Selecting the number of interval shots ]
Drive button
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¡áThis function is often used when the photographer
would also like to be in the image.
¡áHow to use the Self-timer/ Remote button
1. Press the self-timer button and a self-timer icon will
display on the LCD.
2. Select a desired self-timer by rotating the Rear jog dial
(JOG2).
3. Press the OK button to set the setting.
- Selecting a self-timer :
An image will be taken after the specified time has
elapsed and the self-timer function will be maintained.
- Selecting a remote control function :
An image is taken by the shutter button of the remote
control instead of the shutter button of the camera.
- Cancelling the self-timer :
Though the self-timer function will be maintained after
taking an image, rotating the mode or pressing the play
mode button cancels the self-timer function. ¡áSelf-timer/ Remote mode
- Off (         ) : Self-timer function is off.
- 2 Sec. Self-timer (         ) : Pressing the shutter button will allow an interval of 2
seconds before the image is taken.
- 10 Sec. Self-timer (         ) : Pressing the shutter button will allow an interval of 10
seconds before the image is taken.
- Double Self-timer (         ) : A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and 2
seconds later a second picture will be taken.
- Remote control (         )  : The image is taken by Pressing the shutter button of the
remote control.
- 2 Sec. Remote control (         )  : Pressing the shutter button of remote control will allow an
interval of 2 seconds before the image is taken.
[ Self-timer/ Remote control icon ]
[ Selecting the 2 Sec. self-timer ]
Self-timer/ Remote button
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