Samsung PL120 User Manual page 7

Expressions used in this manual
Pressing the shutter
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Half-press [Shutter]: press the shutter halfway down
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Press [Shutter]: press the shutter all the way down
Half-press [Shutter]
Subject, background, and composition
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Subject: the main object in a scene, such as a person, animal,
or still life
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Background: the objects around the subject
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Composition: the combination of a subject and background
Background
Subject
Press [Shutter]
Composition
Exposure (Brightness)
The amount of light that enters your camera determines the
exposure. You can alter the exposure with shutter speed,
aperture value, and ISO sensitivity. By altering the exposure, your
photos will be darker or lighter.
Normal exposure
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Overexposure (too bright)