Camera Settings - Samsung Galaxy S5 mini User Manual

Camera Settings

1. From a Home screen, tap
Camera.
2. Tap Settings to configure settings for
Camera. Available options vary depending on the
camera or recording mode used.
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Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher
resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
pictures take up more memory.
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ISO: Select an ISO value. This controls
camera light sensitivity. It is measured in
film-camera equivalents. Low values are for
stationary or brightly-lit objects. Higher values
are for fast-moving or poorly-lit objects.
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Metering modes: Select a metering
method. This determines how light values
are calculated. Center-weighted measures
background light in the center of the scene.
Spot measures the light value at a specific
location. Matrix averages the entire scene.
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Tap to take pics: Tap the image on the
preview screen to take photos.
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Save as: Save the picture in HDR (rich tone)
only.
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Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher
resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
videos take up more memory.
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Recording mode: Select Normal, Limit for
email, or Fast motion mode.
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Effects: Add special graphical effects.
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Flash: Activate or deactivate the flash.
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Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.
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Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to
the photo.
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Storage location: Select the memory location
for storage.
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Review pics/videos: Set to show photos or
videos after taking them.
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White balance: Select an appropriate white
balance, so images have a true-to-life color
range. The settings are designed for specific
lighting situations. These settings are similar to
the heat range for white-balance exposure in
professional cameras.
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Exposure value: Change the exposure value.
This determines how much light the camera's
sensor receives. For low light situations, use a
higher exposure.
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Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help
composition when selecting subjects.
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Shutter sound: Play a sound when you tap the
capture button to take a picture.
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The Volume key: Use the Volume key as the
camera key, the record key, or as a zoom key.
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Voice control: Set the camera to take photos
with voice commands.
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Help: View help on using the camera.
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Reset settings: Reset the camera settings.
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