Samsung EK-GC100 Quick Manual

Auto
Modes
The device automatically detects the surroundings and controls
various options that can affect the photograph to allow you to
Description
take the best shot for the current environment. This mode is
suitable for general users, as the device controls most settings.
Smart
Capture the moments you do not want to miss using various
shooting modes. This mode helps you take the optimum shots
in any environment where the photo is taken. Find out more
Example photos
details how to take photos in this user guide.
The actual photo may
Expert
differ due to ambient light
intensity and the shooting
Customise the options that affect the photography according
environment.
to the environment where the photo is taken. This mode is
suitable for advanced users, as the users are required to adjust
the settings manually.
• Program(P): The device detects the shooting environment
and automatically adjusts the shutter speed and aperture.
Control range
This mode is suitable when taking general photos.
The range may vary
• Aperture priority(A): The device automatically adjusts the
depending on the
shutter speed according to the customised aperture setting.
ambient light intensity,
This mode is suitable when highlighting the subject and
the customised setting,
making it look more vivid by blurring the background.
and the shooting
• Shutter priority(S): The device automatically adjusts the
environment.
aperture according to the customised shutter speed. This
mode is suitable when taking photos of water gushing out of
a fountain, or of a rapidly moving object. Remarks
• Manual(M): Manually adjust all options required to take
photos.
A: Aperture / S: Shutter speed / ISO: ISO sensitivity
Action freeze Rich tone
Instantly take photos of a fast Take photos of the subject in Take photos of the dynamic
moving subject. softer and richer colour. movement of flowing water.
This mode is suitable when This mode is suitable when This mode is suitable when
taking photos of moving children taking vivid photos on a cloudy taking photos of waterfalls or
or scenes in a sports game. day. fountains.
F2.8, 1/1600 s, ISO100 Not used Used
F5.0, 1/800 s, ISO100
• A: F2.8 • A: F2.8–F8.0 • A: F8.0
• S: 1/500–1/2000 s • S: 1/8–1/2000 s
• S: 2–10 s
• ISO: 100 • ISO: 100–400 • ISO: 100
The device takes multiple shots • The image may appear blurry
to produce images in softer and due to the slow shutter speed
richer colours. Do not move when the camera takes
the camera until the photo has photos. Make sure to use a
been taken. tripod.
• Taking photos with a long
exposure in Manual(M) mode
may saturate images. Use
an ND filter to decrease the
amount of light.
Waterfall Night Fireworks
Take photos of beautifully lit Take photos of fireworks.
landscapes at night.
This mode is suitable when
This mode is suitable when taking photos of fireworks.
taking photos of dark scenes or
the landscape at night.
F8.0, 6 s, ISO100 F5.6, 8 s, ISO100
• A: F2.8 • A: F5.6–F8.0
• S: 1/8–4 s • S: 2–8 s
• ISO: 100–400 • ISO: 100
The image may appear blurred The image may appear blurred
because of the slow shutter because of the slow shutter
speed when the camera takes speed when the camera takes
photos. Make sure to use a photos. Make sure to use a
tripod. tripod.
Light trace Continuous shot
Take photos of light trails to Take a series of consecutive Take photos of the red sunset in
make them more dramatic. photos of a subject. rich colours.
This mode is suitable when This mode is suitable when This mode is suitable when
taking photos of the headlights taking photos of a moving taking photos of the sunset or
of a moving car or lit areas at subject, or changes of facial the evening glow.
night. expression.
F8.0, 10 s, ISO100 F4.0, 1/1250 s, ISO100
• A: F8.0 The device automatically adjusts • A: F4.0–F8.0
the camera settings, including
• S: 5–16 s • S: 1/500–1/2000 s
aperture, exposure time, and ISO
• ISO: 100 • ISO: 100
sensitivity, depending on the
shooting environment.
The image may appear blurred It is possible to take a maximum
because of the slow shutter of 20 shots while pressing the
speed when the camera takes Shutter button down.
photos. Make sure to use a
tripod.
Sunset