User manual (user manual) (ver.1.0) (spanish) (113 pages)
Summary of Contents for Samsung TL205
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User Manual TL205 This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly. Ä Click a topic Common questions Quick reference Contents Basic functions Extended functions Shooting options Playback/Editing Appendixes Index...
Using the flash too close to your subject’s eyes can cause temporary or permanent damage. Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your camera.
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Health and safety information Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight or high temperatures for an extended period of time. Prolonged exposure to sunlight or extreme temperatures can cause permanent damage to your camera’s internal components. Avoid using or storing your camera in dusty, dirty, humid, or poorly-ventilated areas to prevent damage to moving parts and internal components.
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Health and safety information Use only Samsung-approved accessories Using incompatible accessories may damage your camera, cause injury, or void your warranty. Protect your camera’s lens Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight, as this may discolor the image sensor or cause it to malfunction.
Copyright information Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation. Camera specifications or contents of this manual may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of camera functions.
Indications used in this manual Shooting mode Indication Smart Auto Auto Program Beauty Shot Night Scene Movie Shooting mode icons These icons indicate that a function is available in the corresponding modes. The s mode may not support functions for all scenes. e.g.) Icons used in this manual Icon...
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Expressions used in this manual Pressing the shutter Half-press [ Shutter]: press the shutter halfway down Press [ Shutter]: press the shutter all the way down Half-press [Shutter] Press [Shutter] Subject, background, and composition Subject : the main object of a scene, such as a person, animal, or still life Background : the objects around the subject Composition : the combination of a subject and background...
Common questions You can get answers to common questions. Solve problems easily by setting shooting options. The subject's eyes appear red. Photos have dust spots. Photos are blurred. Photos are blurred when shooting at night. Subjects come out too dark because of backlighting.
Quick reference Taking photos of people s mode > Portrait b mode Self-portrait mode Children mode Couple mode Red-eye , Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye) Face Detection Taking photos at night or in the dark s mode > Sunset, Dawn, Fireworks N mode Flash options ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light)
Contents Basic functions ... 11 Unpacking ... 12 Camera layout ... 13 Inserting the battery and memory card Charging the battery and turning your camera on Charging the battery ... 16 Turning on your camera ... 16 Performing the initial setup ...
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Contents Adjusting brightness and color ... 49 Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) ... 49 Compensating for backlighting (ACB) ... 49 Changing the metering option ... 50 Selecting a light source (White balance) ... 50 Using burst modes ... 52 Improving your photos ...
Basic functions Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting. Unpacking ………………………………………………… 12 Camera layout …………………………………………… 13 Inserting the battery and memory card Charging the battery and turning your camera on Charging the battery ………………………………………… 16 Turning on your camera …………………………………… 16 Performing the initial setup ………………………………...
Unpacking Check your product box for the following items. Camera AC adapter/USB cable Rechargeable battery Strap (AD44-00143A)/(AD39-00165A) (AD43-00194A) (Silver: AD63-02596A) The illustrations may differ from your actual items. Software CD-ROM Quick Start Manual (User manual included) (AD68-04787A) (AD46-00320A) Optional accessories Camera case Memory card A/V cable...
Camera layout Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera's parts and their functions. POWER button Shutter button AF-assist light/timer lamp Front display USB and A/V port Accepts USB cable or A/V cable Microphone Battery chamber cover Insert a memory card and battery Basic functions Front LCD button Flash...
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Camera layout Status lamp Blinking : When saving a photo or video, being read by a computer or printer, or out of focus Steady : When connecting to a computer or in focus Main display Mode dial Icon Mode Description Take a photo by letting the camera select a scene mode Smart Auto as it detects...
Learn to insert the battery and an optional memory card into the camera. Insert a memory card with the gold-colored contacts facing up. Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing up. Removing the battery and memory card Memory card Battery lock Battery The internal memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the memory card is not inserted.
Charging the battery and turning your camera on Charging the battery Before using the camera for the first time, you must charge the battery. Attach the USB cable to the AC adapter and then plug the end of cable with the indicator light into your camera. Indicator light Red : Charging Green : Fully charged...
Performing the initial setup The initial setup screen appears to allow you to configure the camera's basic settings. Press [ POWER]. The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera for the first time. t] to select Language and press [t] or [o]. Press [ D] or [M] to select a language and press Press [...
Learning icons The icons displayed will change according to the mode you select or the options you set. A. Information Icon Description Selected shooting mode Available number of photos Available recording time Internal memory Memory card inserted : Fully charged : Partially charged (Red) : Charging needed Voice memo...
Selecting options You can select options by pressing [m] and using the navigation buttons ([D], [M], [F], [t]). You can also access shooting options by pressing [f] but some options are not avalable. In Shooting mode, press [ Use the navigation buttons to scroll to an option or menu.
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Selecting options E.g. Selecting a white balance option in the P mode Rotate the mode dial to Press [ Photo Size Shooting Quality Sound Display White Balance Face Detection Settings Focus Area Exit Change D] or [M] to scroll to Shooting and then Press [ press [t] or [o].
Setting the display and sound Learn how to change the basic settings for the display and sound according to your preferences. Changing the display type Select a style of display for Shooting or Playback mode. Press [D] repeatedly to change a display type. Show all photographic information.
Taking photos Learn basic actions to take photos easily and quickly in the Auto mode. Rotate the mode dial to Align your subject in the frame. Half-press [ Shutter] to focus. A green frame means the subject in focus. Press [ Shutter] to take a photo.
Taking photos Turning on the front display The front display will help you take a self-portraits or photos of children. You can also use the Couple mode with the front display. (p. 35) Press [Front LCD] to turn on the front display. When you set timer options, the front display w ll remain active.
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Taking photos Digital zoom If the zoom indicator is in the digital range, your camera is using the digital zoom. The picture quality may deteriorate when you use the digital zoom. Optical range Digital range The digital zoom is not available when using S, d, b, s (in some scenes), N, and v modes and when used with Face Detection.
Tips for getting a clearer photo Holding your camera correctly Half-pressing the shutter button Half-press [Shutter] and adjust the focus. Focus and exposure will be adjusted automatically. The aperture value and shutter speed are automatically set. Focus frame Press [ Shutter] to take the photo if displayed in green.
Preventing your subject from being out of focus It may be difficult to get your subject in focus when: there is little contrast between the subject and background (When your subject is wearing a color of clothing that is similar to the background) the light source behind the subject is too bright the subject is shiny...
Extended functions Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and how to record a video or voice memo. Shooting modes …………………………………………… 28 Using the Smart Auto mode ……………………………… 28 Using the Scene mode ……………………………………… 29 Using the frame guide ……………………………………… 30 Using the Night mode ………………………………………...
Shooting modes Take photos or record videos by selecting the best shooting mode for the conditions. Using the Smart Auto mode In this mode, your camera automatically chooses the appropriate camera settings based on a defected type of scene. It will be helpful if you are not familiar with the camera settings for various scenes.
Shooting modes Half-press [ Shutter] to focus. Press [ Shutter] to take the photo. If the camera does not recognize a proper scene mode, R will appear and the default settings will be used. Even if there is a face detected, the camera may not select a portrait mode depending on the subject's position or lighting.
Shooting modes Using the frame guide When you want another person to take a photo of you, you can compose the scene with the frame guide feature. The frame guide will help the other person take a photo of you by showing the part of the pre-composed scene.
Shooting modes Select the aperture value or shutter speed. Aperture Back Move Select an option. If you select AUTO, the aperture value or shutter speed will be adjusted automatically. Align your subject in the frame and half-press [ to focus. Press [ Shutter] to take the photo.
Shooting modes Select Shooting Face Retouch Select a higher setting to hide a greater number of imperfections. Level 3 Back Move Align your subject in the frame and half-press [ to focus. Press [ Shutter] to take the photo. The focus distance will be set to Auto Macro. Using the DIS mode an option.
Shooting modes Using the Program mode Set various options (except for shutter speed and aperture value) in the Program mode. Rotate the mode dial to Set options. (For a list of options, refer to options. ” Align your subject in the frame and half-press [ to focus.
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Shooting modes Press [ Select Movie Voice a sound option. Option Description On: Record a video with sound. (While you are zooming, sound recording will be interrupted.) Off: Record a video without sound. Set other options as desired. (For options, refer to “Shooting options.”) Press [ Shutter] to start recording.
Taking photos with the front display The front display will help take self-portraits or photos of children. You can also use the Couple mode with the front display. When you press [ Front LCD] repeatedly, the shooting mode changes from Self-portrait mode to Couple mode or to Children mode. When recording videos, you cannot use the Couple mode.
Shutter] to take the photo. You can download animations from the website. Visit www.samsung.com for more information. You can add sounds to animations to draw children's attention. (p. 78) You can set the camera to automatically release the shutter when it detects a smiling face while using the Children mode.
Taking photos with the front display Recording a video with the front display Recording a video in the Self-portrait mode Rotate the mode dial to Press [ Front LCD] once. Press [ Shutter] to start recording. Press [ Shutter] again to stop recording. Recording a video in the Children mode Rotate the mode dial to Press [...
Recording voice memos Learn how to record a voice memo that you can play back at any time. You can add a voice memo to a photo as a short reminder of shooting conditions. You will get the best sound quality when recording 40 cm away from the camera. Recording a voice memo In Shooting mode, press [ Select...
Shooting options Learn about the options you can set in shooting mode. Selecting a resolution and quality ………… 40 Selecting a resolution ………………………… 40 Selecting image quality ………………………… 40 Using the timer ……………………………… 41 Shooting in the dark ………………………… 42 Preventing red-eye ……………………………...
Selecting a resolution and quality Learn how to change the image resolution and quality settings. Selecting a resolution a p d b N s v S As you increase the resolution, your photo or video will include more pixels, so it can be printed on larger paper or displayed on a larger screen.
Using the timer a p d b N s v S Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting. In Shooting mode, press [ Select an option. Option Description Off: The timer is not active. 10 Sec: Take a photo in 10 seconds. 2 Sec: Take a photo in 2 seconds.
Shooting in the dark Learn how to take photos at night or in low light conditions. Preventing red-eye a p b N s If the flash fires when you take a photo of a person in the dark, a red glow may appear in the eyes. To prevent this, select Red-eye or Red-eye Fix.
Shooting in the dark Option Description Red-eye Fix*: The flash fires when the subject or background is dark. The camera corrects red-eyes through its advanced software analysis. Slow Sync: The flash fires and the shutter stays open longer. Select this when you want to capture ambient light to reveal more details in the background.
Changing the camera’s focus Learn how to adjust the camera's focus according to your subjects. Using macro a p d v Use macro to take close-up photos of subjects, such as flowers or insects. Refer to macro options in “Using auto focus.” Try to hold the camera very sti l to prevent blurry photos.
Changing the camera’s focus Using tracking auto focus Tracking AF allows you to track and auto focus on your subject, even when you are moving. In Shooting mode, press [ Select Shooting Focus Area Focus on the subject you want to track and press [ A focus frame will appear on the subject and will follow the subject as you move the camera.
Changing the camera’s focus Adjusting the focus area a p d N s You can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus area according to your subject’s location in the scene. In Shooting mode, press [ Select Shooting Focus Area Option Description Center AF: Focus on the center (suitable when subjects are located in the center).
Using face detection If you use face detection options, your camera can automatically detect a human face. When you focus on a human face, the camera adjusts the exposure automatically. Take photos quickly and easily by using Blink Detection to detect closed eyes or Smile Shot to capture a smiling face.
Using face detection Taking a smile shot The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a smiling face. In Shooting mode, press [ Select Shooting Face Detection When your subject smiles broadly, your camera can detect the smile more easily. Detecting eye blinking If your camera detects closed eyes, it will automatically take 2 photos in succession.
Adjusting brightness and color Learn how to adjust the brightness and color for better image quality. Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) p d v Depending on the intensity of the ambient light, your photos may be too bright or dark. In these cases, you can adjust the exposure to get a better photo.
Adjusting brightness and color Changing the metering option The metering mode refers to the way in which a camera measures the quantity of light. The brightness and lighting of your photos will vary depending on the metering mode you select. In Shooting mode, press [ Select Shooting...
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Adjusting brightness and color In Shooting mode, press [ Select Shooting White Balance Icon Description Auto WB: Use automatic settings depending on the lighting conditions. Daylight: Select when taking outdoor photos on a sunny day. Cloudy: Select when taking outdoor photos on a cloudy day or in shadows.
Using burst modes It can be difficult to take photos of fast-moving subjects or capture natural facial expressions and gestures of your subjects in photos. In these cases, select one of the burst modes. In Shooting mode, press [ Select Shooting Drive an option.
Improving your photos Learn how to improve your photos by applying photo styles, colors, or make some adjustments. Applying photo styles a p d v Apply a different photo style to your photos, such as Soft, Vivid, or Forest. Soft Vivid Forest In Shooting mode, press [...
Improving your photos Adjusting your photos Adjust the contrast, sharpness, and saturation of your photos. In Shooting mode, press [ Select Shooting Image Adjust. Select an adjustment option. Contrast Sharpness Saturation Select a value to adjust the selected item. Contrast option Description Decrease the color and brightness.
Playback/Editing Learn how to play back photos, videos, or voice memos and edit photos or videos. Also, learn how to connect your camera to your computer, photo printer, or TV. Playing back ………………………………… 56 Starting Playback mode ……………………… 56 Viewing photos ………………………………… 59 Playing a video …………………………………...
Playing back Learn actions to play back photos, videos, or voice memos, and managing files. Starting Playback mode View photos or play videos and voice memos stored in your camera. Press [ The most recent file you have taken or recorded will be displayed.
Playing back Viewing files by category in Smart Album View and manage files by categories, such as date, file type, or week. In Playback mode, rotate [ Zoom] left. Press [ Select a category. Type Date Color Week Back Option Description Type View files by the file type.
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Playing back Viewing files as thumbnails Scan thumbnails of files. In Playback mode, rotate [Zoom] left to display 9 or 20 thumbnails (rotate [Zoom] right to return to the previous mode). F lter Do this Scroll through files Press [D], [M], [F], or [t]. Delete files Press [f] and select Yes.
Playing back Deleting files Delete single files or all files at once. You cannot delete protected files. To delete a single file, In Playback mode, select a file and press [ Select Yes to delete the file. To delete multiple files, In Playback mode, press [ Select Multiple Delete.
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Playing back The enlarged area and zoom ratio are indicated on the top of the screen. The maximum zoom ratio may vary depending on the resolution. Trim Do this Move the enlarged area Press [D], [M], [F], or [t]. Trim the enlarged photo Press [o] (it will be saved as a new file).
Playing back Set the slide show effect. Select Start Play. To loop the slide show, select Repeat. Press [ o] to pause or resume the slide show. To stop the slide show and switch to Playback mode, press [o] and then [F] or [t].
Playing back Capturing an image during playback o] at the point where you want to save a still Press [ image. Press [ A captured image will have the same file size as the original video file and wil be saved as a new file. Playing voice memos Playing a voice memo In Playback mode, select a voice memo and press [...
Editing a photo Perform photo editing tasks, such as resizing, rotating, eliminating red-eyes, and adjusting brightness, contrast, or saturation. Edited photos will be saved as new files. Resizing photos In Playback mode, select a photo and press [ Select Edit Resize an option.
Editing a photo Applying photo styles Apply a different photo style to the photo, such as Soft, Vivid, or Forest. Soft Vivid Forest In Playback mode, select a photo and press [ Select Edit Photo Style Selector Select Custom RGB to define your own RGB tone. Soft Back Move...
Editing a photo Creating a print order (DPOF) Select photos to be printed and set options, such as number of copies or paper size. The memory card can be taken to a print shop that supports DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) or you can print photos directly through a DPOF-compatible printer at home.
Viewing files on a TV Play back photos or videos by connecting your camera to a TV using the A/V cable. In Shooting or Playback mode, press [ Select Settings Video Out. Select a video signal output according to your country or region.
Transferring files to your computer (for Windows) Transfer files to your computer using the Intelli-studio program. You can also edit files or upload files to your favorite websites. Installing Intelli-studio Requirements for Intelli-studio Item Requirements Intel Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz or higher/ AMD Athlon™...
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Transferring files to your computer (for Windows) Installing Intelli-studio Insert the installation CD in a compatible CD-ROM drive. When the setup screen is displayed, click Digital Camera Installer to start installation. Select programs to install and follow the onscreen instructions. Click Exit to complete the installation and restart your computer.
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Transferring files to your computer (for Windows) Using Intelli-studio Intelli-studio is a program that allows you to play back and edit files. You can also upload files to websites, such as Flickr or YouTube. For details, select Help Help in the program. You cannot edit files directly on the camera.
Transferring files to your computer (for Windows) Icon Description Open menus Display files in the selected folder Change to the Photo edit mode Change to the Video edit mode Change to the Sharing mode (You can send files by email or upload files to websites, such as Flickr or YouTube.) Enlarge or reduce the thumbnails in the list Select a file type...
Transferring files to your computer (for Windows) Turn on the camera. The computer recognizes the camera automatically. If the camera fails to connect, a pop-up window will appear. Select Computer. Select a folder on your computer to save new files. If your camera has no new files, the pop-up window for saving new files will not appear.
Transferring files to your computer (for Windows) Turn on the camera. The computer recognizes the camera automatically. If the camera fails to connect, a pop-up window will appear. Select Computer. On your computer, select My Computer Disk DCIM 100PHOTO. Select the files you want and drag or save them to your computer.
Transferring files to your computer (for Mac) When you connect the camera to a Macintosh computer, the computer will recognize the device automatically. You can transfer files directly from the camera to the computer without installing any programs. Mac OS 10.4 or later is supported. Connect your camera to a Macintosh computer with the USB cable.
Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge) Print photos with a PictBridge-compatible printer by connecting your camera directly to the printer. With the printer on, connect your camera to the printer with the USB cable. Turn on your camera. The printer recognizes the camera automatically. If the camera fails to connect, a pop-up window will appear.
Appendixes Refer to settings, error messages, specifications, and maintenance tips. Camera settings menu …………………………………… 77 Accessing the settings menu ……………………………… 77 Sound ……………………………………………………… 78 Display ……………………………………………………… 78 Settings ……………………………………………………… 79 Error messages …………………………………………… 82 Camera maintenance …………………………………… 83 Cleaning your camera ……………………………………… 83 About memory cards ………………………………………...
Camera settings menu Learn about various options to configure your camera's settings. Accessing the settings menu In Shooting or Playback mode, press [ Select a menu. Volume Shooting Start Sound Sound Shutter Sound Beep Sound Display AF Sound Settings Children Sound Exit Change Menu...
Camera settings menu Sound Item Description Adjust the volume of any sound. Volume (Off, Low, Medium*, High) Select a sound to be emitted when turning on your Start Sound camera. (Off*, 1, 2, 3) Select a sound to be emitted when pressing the Shutter Sound shutter button.
Camera settings menu Item Description Set the duration for reviewing a captured image before Quick View returning to Shooting mode. (Off, 0.5 sec*, 1 sec, 3 sec) If you perform no operations for 30 seconds, the camera automatically switches to Power save mode (press any button to deactivate the Power save mode).
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Camera settings menu Item Description Set whether to display the date and time on your photos when printing. (Off*, Date, Date & Time) The date and time will be displayed on the bottom-right corner of the photo in yellow. Imprint The date and time may not be printed on some printer models.
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Camera settings menu Item Description Set the camera to play the animation with sound through the front display when you turn it on (for shop display). (Off*, On) In Demo mode, you cannot take photos or Front Display record videos. To switch to Shooting mode, Demo press any button (except [POWER]).
Error messages When the following error messages appear, try these remedies. Error message Suggested remedies Turn off your camera and then turn it on again. Card Error Remove your memory card and insert it again. Format your memory card. (p. 79) Unlock the memory card.
Camera maintenance Cleaning your camera Camera lens and display Use a blower brush to remove dust and wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth. If any dust remains, apply lens cleaning liquid to a piece of cleaning paper and wipe gently. Camera body Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.
Camera maintenance About memory cards Memory cards you can use You can use SD (Secure Digital) or SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) memory cards. Terminal Write-protect switch Label (front) You can prevent files from being deleted by using a write-protect switch on the SD or SDHC card.
Record videos at 640 x 480 resolution Videos Approx. 90 min and 30 fps. The figures above are measured by Samsung’s standards and may differ depending on actual usage. Several videos were recorded in succession to determine the total recording time.
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Camera maintenance Notes about charging the battery If the indicator light is off, make sure that the battery is inserted correctly. Turn off your camera when charging. Turn on your camera after charging the battery for more than 10 minutes. Using the flash or recording videos depletes the battery quickly.
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Camera maintenance Personal injury or death can occur if the battery is handled carelessly or improperly. For your safety, follow these instructions for proper battery handling: The battery can ignite or explode if not handled properly. If you notice any deformities, cracks, or other abnormalities in the battery, immediately discontinue use of the battery and contact your manufacturer.
Before contacting a service center If you are having trouble with your camera, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service center. If you have attempted the troubleshooting solution and are still having problems with your device, contact your local dealer or service center. Situation Suggested remedies Make sure that the battery is inserted.
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Before contacting a service center Situation Suggested remedies The display or buttons Remove the battery and insert it again. do not work If you use your camera at low temperatures, it will cause the camera screen to malfunction or discolor. The camera screen works poorly For better performance of your camera...
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End Intelli-studio and restart the program. You cannot use Intelli-studio on Macintosh computers. Depending on your computer's Intelli-studio is not specification and environments, the functioning properly program may not launch automatically. In this case, click Start Samsung computer. All Programs Intelli-studio on your Appendixes...
Effective pixels Approx. 12.2 mega-pixels Total pixels Approx. 12.4 mega-pixels Lens Samsung lens f = 6.3 - 18.9 mm Focal length (35 mm film equivalent: 35 - 105 mm) F-stop range F3.0 (W) - F5.6 (T) Still image mode: 1.0X - 3.0X Digital zoom Play mode: 1.0X - 12.5X (depending on image size)
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Camera specifications Effect Photo Style Selector : Normal, Soft, Vivid, Forest, Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic, Negative, Custom RGB Shooting mode Image Adjust : Sharpness, Contrast, Saturation White Balance Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom Set Date Imprinting Date & Time, Date, Off Shooting Modes: Smart Auto (White, Macro Color, Portrait, Night Portrait, Backlight Portrait, Macro Portrait,...
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3264 X 2448 Image size 2560 X 1920 2048 X 1536 1920 X 1080 1024 X 768 1,287 These figures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings. Interface Digital output connector Audio output...
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Camera specifications Dimensions (W x H x D) 95.7 x 56 x 20.3 mm Weight 111 g (without battery and memory card) Operating temperature 0 - 40˚ C Operating humidity 5 - 85 % Software Intelli-studio Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Appendixes...
Samsung Eco-mark It is Samsung’s own symbol mark is used to effectively communicate Samsung’s environmental friendly product activities to the consumers. The mark represents Samsung’s continuous effort on development of environmental conscious products.
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