Things To Watch Out For When Taking Pictures - Samsung Pro 815 User Manual

Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures

Pressing 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.
[ Lightly press the shutter button]
The available recording time may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings.
When the Flash Off or Slow synchro mode is selected in low lighting conditions, the camera
shake warning indicator (
the camera on a solid surface or change the flash mode to flash shot mode.
Compensate 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).
Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image.
Using 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.
Under 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.
If the camera is not turned off by the Power button, the changed menu settings may not be
saved.
If 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.
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) may appear on the LCD. In this case, use a tripod, support
[ Press the shutter button ]