Samsung DV100, DV50 User Manual

This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly.

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Basic troubleshooting

Quick reference

Contents

Basic functions

Extended functions

Shooting options

Playback/Editing

DV50/DV90/DV100/DV101

Settings

Appendixes

Index

Health and safety information

Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera.

Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others

Do not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera.

This may result in electric shock or damage to the camera.

Do not use your camera near flammable or explosive gases and liquids.

This may cause a fire or explosion.

Do not insert flammable materials into the camera or store these materials near the camera.

This may cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not handle your camera with wet hands.

This may result in electric shock.

Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight.

Do not use the flash in close proximity (closer than 1 m/3 ft) to people or animals. If you use the flash too close to your subject’s eyes, this can cause temporary or permanent eyesight damage.

Keep your camera away from small children and pets.

Keep your camera and all accessories out of the reach of small children and animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed. Moving parts and accessories may present physical dangers as well.

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 covering the camera or charger with blankets or clothes.

The camera may over-heat, which may distort the camera or cause a fire.

Do not handle the power supply cord or go near the charger during a thunderstorm.

This may result in electric shock.

If liquid or foreign objects enter your camera, immediately disconnect all power sources such, as the battery or charger, and then contact a Samsung service center.

Health and safety information

Caution—situations that could cause damage to your camera or other equipment

Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an extended period of time.

Installed batteries may leak or corrode over time and cause serious damage to your camera.

Use only authentic, manufacturer-recommended, Lithium-ion replacement batteries. Do not damage or heat the battery.

This may cause a fire or personal injuries.

Use only Samsung-approved batteries, chargers, cables and accessories.

•Unauthorized batteries, chargers, cables or accessories can cause batteries to explode, damage your camera, or cause injury.

•Samsung is not responsible for damages or injuries caused by unapproved batteries, chargers, cables or accessories.

Do not use batteries for unintended purposes.

This may cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not touch the flash while it fires.

The flash is very hot when fired and may burn your skin.

When you use AC charger, turn off the camera before you disconnect the power to the AC charger.

Failing to do so may result in fire or electric shock.

Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use.

Failing to do so may result in fire or electric shock.

Do not use a damaged power supply cord, plug, or loose outlet when you charge batteries.

This may cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not allow the AC charger to come in contact with the +/- terminals on the battery.

This may cause a fire or electric shock.

Health and safety information

Do not force the camera’s parts or apply pressure to the camera.

This may cause your camera to malfunction.

Exercise caution when you connect cables or adapters and install batteries and memory cards.

If you force the connectors, improperly connect cables, or improperly install batteries and memory cards, you can damage ports, connectors, and accessories.

Keep cards with magnetic strips away from the camera case.

Information stored on the card may be damaged or erased.

Never use a damaged charger, battery, or memory card.

This may result in electric shock or camera malfunction or cause a fire.

Check that the camera is operating properly before use.

The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of files or damages that may result from camera malfunction or improper use.

When connecting the USB cable to the camera, be sure to insert the correct USB cable connector into the camera.

If the cable is reversed, it may damage your files. The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.

Organization of the user manual

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•Use this camera responsibly and adhere to all laws and regulations concerning its use.

Basic functions 12

Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting.

Extended functions 31

Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and how to record a video.

Shooting options 45

Learn about the options you can set in shooting mode.

Playback/Editing 67

Learn how to play back photos or videos, and edit photos or videos. Also, learn how to connect your camera to your computer, photo printer, or TV.

Settings 90

Refer to options to configure your camera’s settings.

Appendixes 96

Refer to error messages, specifications, and maintenance tips.

Indications used in this manual

Shooting mode Indication

Smart Auto

Program

Scene

Movie

Shooting mode icons

These icons indicate that a function is available in the corresponding modes. The for all scenes.

e.g.)

mode may not support functions

Available in Program and Movie modes

Icons used in this manual

Icon Function

Additional information

Safety warnings and precautions

Camera buttons; for example: [Shutter] represents the

[ ]

shutter button.

( )

Page number of related information

The order of options or menus you must select to perform a step. For example: Select Shooting →

→

Photo Size represents select Shooting, and then select Photo Size.

Annotation

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.

Background

Composition

Subject

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 speed. By altering the exposure, your photos will be darker or lighter.

Normal exposure Overexposure (too bright)

Basic troubleshooting

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.

This is caused by a reflection from the camera flash.

• Set the flash option to

• If the photo has already been taken, select

Dust particles floating in the air may be captured in photos when using the flash.

• Turn off the flash or avoid taking photos in a dusty place.

• Set ISO speed options. (p. 50)

Blurring can occur if may be caused if you capture photos in low light conditions or hold the camera incorrectly. Use the DIS function or half-press [Shutter] to ensure the subject is focused. (p. 29)

As the camera tries to let in more light, the shutter speed slows. This can make it difficult to steady the camera and may result in camera shake.

• Select

• Turn on the flash. (p. 49)

• Set ISO speed options. (p. 50)

• Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking.

When the light source is behind the subject or when there is a high contrast between the light and dark areas, the subject may come out shaded.

• Avoid shooting with the sun behind your subject.

• Select

• Set the flash option to

• Set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option. (p. 59)

• Adjust the exposure. (p. 58)

• Set the metering option to

Night in the mode. (p. 36)

Backlight in the mode. (p. 34)

Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. (p. 49)

Fill in. (p. 49)

Spot if a subject is in the center of the frame. (p. 59)

Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 79)

Quick reference

Taking photos of people

• mode > Beauty Shot  35

• Self Shot

• Children

• Red-eye, Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye)

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• Face Detection

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Taking photos at night or in the dark

• mode > Night  36

mode > Sunset, Dawn  34

•

• Flash options

• ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light)

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Taking action photos

• Continuous, Motion Capture  62

Taking photos of text, insects, or flowers

• mode > Text  34

• Macro



Adjusting the exposure (brightness)

• ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light)  50

• EV (to adjust exposure)

• ACB (to compensate for subjects against bright

backgrounds)

• Metering

• AEB (to take three photos of the same scene with



different exposures)



Applying a different effect

• mode > Magic Frame  34

• Smart filter effects

• Image adjustment (to adjust saturation, sharpness, or

contrast)



Reducing camera shake

• Digital Imaging Stabilization (DIS)  28

• Viewing files by category in Smart Album

• Viewing files as thumbnails



• Deleting all files on the memory card

• Viewing files as a slide show

• Viewing files on a TV

• Connecting your camera to a

computer

• Adjusting sound and volume

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• Adjusting the brightness of the display

• Changing the display language

• Setting the date and time

• Formatting the memory

card

• Troubleshooting

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106

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Basic functions

Unpacking ................................................................... 13

Camera layout ............................................................. 14

Inserting the battery and memory card ....................... 16

Charging the battery and turning your camera on ...... 17

Charging the battery ................................................... 17

Turning on your camera .............................................. 17

Performing the initial setup ......................................... 18

Learning icons ............................................................. 20

Selecting options or menus ........................................ 21

Setting the display and sound .................................... 23

Changing the display type ........................................... 23

Setting the sound ....................................................... 23

Taking photos .............................................................. 24

Turning on the front display .......................................... 25

Zooming .................................................................... 26

Reducing camera shake (DIS) ..................................... 28

Tips for getting a clearer photo ................................... 29

............................................................... 12

Extended functions

Using the Smart Auto mode ........................................ 32

........................................................ 31

Using the Scene mode ................................................ 34

Using the Magic Frame mode ..................................... 34

Using the Beauty Shot mode ....................................... 35

Using the Night mode ................................................. 36

Using the Program mode ............................................ 38

Using the Movie mode .............................................. 39

Using the Smart Scene Detection mode ...................... 40

Capturing photos with the front display ...................... 42

Using the Self-portrait mode ........................................ 42

Using the Children mode ............................................ 43

Using the Jump Shot Timer ......................................... 43

Recording a video with the front display ........................ 44

Contents

Shooting options

............................................................ 45

Selecting a resolution and quality ............................... 46

Selecting a resolution .................................................. 46

Selecting image quality ............................................... 47

Using the timer ............................................................ 48

Shooting in the dark .................................................... 49

Preventing red-eye ..................................................... 49

Using the flash ........................................................... 49

Adjusting the ISO speed ............................................. 50

Changing the camera’s focus ..................................... 51

Using macro .............................................................. 51

Using auto focus ........................................................ 51

Using tracking auto focus ............................................ 52

Adjusting the focus area .............................................. 53

Using face detection ................................................... 54

Detecting faces .......................................................... 54

Taking a smile shot ..................................................... 55

Detecting eye blinking ................................................. 55

Using smart face recognition ...................................... 56

Registering faces as your favorites (My Star) ................. 57

Adjusting brightness and color ................................... 58

Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) ........................... 58

Compensating for backlighting (ACB) ........................... 59

Changing the metering option ...................................... 59

Selecting a light source (White balance) ....................... 60

Using burst modes ...................................................... 62

Improving your photos ................................................ 63

Applying smart filter effects .......................................... 63

Adjusting your photos ................................................. 66

Contents

Playback/Editing

............................................................. 67

Playing back ................................................................ 68

Starting Playback mode .............................................. 68

Viewing photos .......................................................... 73

Playing a video ........................................................... 75

Editing a photo ............................................................ 77

Resizing photos ......................................................... 77

Rotating a photo ......................................................... 77

Applying smart filter effects .......................................... 78

Correcting exposure problems .................................... 79

Creating a print order (DPOF) ....................................... 81

Viewing files on a TV ................................................... 82

Transferring files to your Windows computer ............. 83

Transferring files using Intelli-studio ............................... 84

Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removable disk

Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) ................. 87

........................................................... 86

Transferring files to your Mac computer ..................... 88

Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer ......... 89

Settings

........................................................................... 90

Camera settings menu ................................................ 91

Accessing the settings menu ...................................... 91

Sound ....................................................................... 92

Front Display Settings ................................................. 92

Display ...................................................................... 93

Settings ..................................................................... 94

Appendixes

..................................................................... 96

Error messages ........................................................... 97

Camera maintenance .................................................. 98

Cleaning your camera ................................................. 98

Using or storing the camera ........................................ 99

About memory cards ................................................ 100

About the battery ...................................................... 102

Before contacting a service center ........................... 106

Camera specifications ............................................... 109

Glossary ..................................................................... 113

FCC notice ................................................................. 117

Index .......................................................................... 118

Basic functions

Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting.

Unpacking

Camera layout

Inserting the battery and memory card

Charging the battery and turning your camera on

Performing the initial setup

Learning icons

Selecting options or menus

………………………………… 13

……………………………… 14

…………………………………… 17 Charging the battery Turning on your camera

……………………… 17

………………… 17

……………… 18

……………………………… 20

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… 16

Setting the display and sound

Changing the display type Setting the sound

Taking photos

Turning on the front display Zooming Reducing camera shake (DIS)

Tips for getting a clearer photo

……………………………… 24

………………………………… 26

………………… 23

………………………… 23

……………… 25

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…………… 28

…………… 29

Unpacking

Check your product box for the following items.

Optional accessories

Camera AC adapter/USB cable Rechargeable battery

Strap Quick Start Guide

• The illustrations may differ from your actual items.

• Purchase Samsung-approved optional items that are compatible with your camera

at the service center or the store where you purchased your camera. We are not responsible for any damages caused by using items from other manufacturers.

Basic functions

Camera case Memory card/

Memory card adapter

A/V cable Battery charger

Camera layout

Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera's parts and their functions.

POWER button

Shutter button

Flash

Front display

Tripod mount

Microphone

Speaker

Front LCD button

AF-assist light/timer lamp

Lens

USB and A/V port

Accepts USB cable or A/V cable

Battery chamber cover

Insert a memory card and battery

Basic functions

Camera layout

Status lamp

• Blinking: When the camera is saving a photo or video, being read by a computer or printer, or when the image is out of focus

• Steady: When the camera is connected to a computer, charging the battery, or when the image is in focus

Main display

Refer to the table at the bottom

Zoom button

• In Shooting mode: Zoom in or out

• In Playback mode: Zoom in on part of

a photo or view files as thumbnails, or adjust volume

Attaching the strap

Button Description

Access options or menus

Select a shooting mode.

Description

Smart Auto: Capture a photo with a scene mode setting

selected automatically by the camera.

Program: Capture a photo with settings you have set manually.

Scene: Capture a photo with options preset for a specific

scene.

Movie: Record a video.

Basic functions

Button Description

In Shooting mode Other functions

Change the display option Move up

Change the macro option Move down

Change the flash option Move left

Change the timer option Move right

Confirm the highlighted option or menu

Enter Playback mode

• Access options in Shooting mode

• Delete files in Playback mode

Inserting the battery and memory card

Learn to insert the battery and an optional memory card into the camera.

Removing the battery and memory card

Insert a memory card with the gold-colored contacts facing up.

Memory card

Push the card gently until the card disengages from the camera, and then pull it out of the slot.

Memory card

Battery lock

Push the lock up to release the battery.

Rechargeable battery

Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing up.

Basic functions

Rechargeable battery

You can use the internal memory 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. When connecting the USB cable to the camera, insert the smaller connector into the camera and the other connector into the power adapter.

Status lamp

•

Red light on: Charging

•

Red light off: Fully charged

•

Red light blinking: Error

Use only the AC adapter and USB cable supplied with your camera. If you use another AC adapter (such as SAC-48), the camera battery may not charge or work properly.

Basic functions

Turning on your camera

Press [POWER] to turn your camera on or off.

• The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera for the first time. (p. 18)

Turning on your camera in Playback mode

Press [ ]. The camera turns on and accesses Playback mode immediately.

If you turn on your camera by pressing and holding [ ] until the status lamp blinks, the camera does not emit any sounds.

Performing the initial setup

The initial setup screen appears to allow you to configure the camera's basic settings.

Press [ ].

• The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera for the first time.

Press [ ] to select Language and press [ ] or [ ].

Press [ ] or [ ] to select a language and press [ ].

Press [ ] or [ ] to scroll to Time Zone and press

[

] or [ ].

Basic functions

Press [ ] or [ ] to select a time zone and press [ ].

• To set the daylight-saving time, press [ ].

• The screen may differ depending on the language selected.

Press [ ] or [ ] to select Date/Time Set and press

[

] or [ ].

Press [ ] or [ ] to select an item.

• The screen may differ depending on the language selected.

Performing the initial setup

Press [ ] or [ ] to set the date and time and press [ ].

Press [ ] or [ ] to select Date Type and press

[

] or [ ].

Press [ ] or [ ] to select a date format and press [ ].

Press [ ] to switch to the Shooting mode.

Basic functions

Learning icons

The icons displayed will change according to the mode you select or the options you set.

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Information

Icon Description

Selected shooting mode

Available number of photos

Available recording time

Internal memory

Memory card inserted

• : Fully charged

•

: Partially charged

•

: Charging needed

1

2

3

Icon Description

Auto focus frame

Camera shake

Zoom indicator

Zoom ratio

Current date and time

Photo resolution when Intelli zoom is on

2

Icons on the right

Icon Description

Photo resolution

Video resolution

Photo quality

Frame rate

Metering option

Flash option

Timer option

Basic functions

Icon Description

Auto focus option

Face detection

Voice muted

3

Icons on the left

Icon Description

Aperture and shutter speed

Long time shutter

Exposure value

White balance

Face tone

Face retouch

ISO speed

Smart filter effect

Image adjustment (contrast, sharpness, saturation)

Burst type

Digital Image Stabilization (DIS)

Selecting options or menus

You can select options by pressing [ ], and then using the navigation buttons ([ ], [ ], [ ], [ ]). Press [ ] to confirm.

You can also access shooting options by pressing [ ], but some options are not available.

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Use the navigation buttons to scroll to an option or

menu.

• To move up or down, press [ ] or [ ].

• To move left or right, press [

Press [ ] to conﬁrm the highlighted option or menu.

] or [ ].

Basic functions

Going back to the previous menu

Press [ ] again to go back to the previous menu.

Half-press [Shutter] to return to the Shooting mode.

Selecting options or menus

Example: Selecting a White Balance option in the P mode

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Press [ ] or [ ] to scroll to , and then press

[

Press [ ].

Shooting

Sound Front Display

Settings Display

Settings

Exit

Press [ ] or [ ] to scroll to Shooting, and then

press [

] or [ ].

Photo Size

Quality

ISO

White Balance

Smart Filter

Face Detection

Change

Press [ ] or [ ] to scroll to White Balance, and then

press [

] or [ ].

Photo Size Quality EV ISO White Balance Smart Filter Face Detection

Exit Back

Press [ ] or [ ] to scroll to a White Balance option.

Daylight

Back Move

Press [ ].

Basic functions

Setting the display and sound

Learn how to change the basic display and sound settings.

Changing the display type

Select a display type for Shooting or Playback mode. Each type displays different shooting or playback information.

Show all photographic information.

Press [ ] repeatedly to change the display type.

Modes Display Type Choices

• Display all information about shooting

Shooting

Playback

• Hide information about shooting, except the available number of photos (or available recording time) and the battery icon

• Display all information about the current photo

• Hide all information about the current file

• Display information about the current file, except the

shooting settings and captured date

Basic functions

Setting the sound

Set whether your camera emits a specified sound when you operate your camera.

In Shooting or Playback mode, press [ ].

Select Sound → Beep Sound → an option.

Options Description

Off

1/2/3

The camera does not emit any sounds.

The camera emits one of three sounds, depending on the option you select.

Taking photos

Learn basic actions to take photos easily and quickly in the Smart Auto mode.

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Press [ ] or [ ] to scroll to , and then press

[

Align your subject in the frame.

Basic functions

Half-press [Shutter] to focus.

• A green frame means the subject in focus.

• A red frame means the subject is out of focus.

Press [Shutter] to take a photo.

See page 29 for tips to get clearer photos.

Taking photos

Turning on the front display

The front display helps you capture self-portraits, or photos of children, or photos of people jumping. If you use the Children mode, you can play a short animation on the front display to attract a child’s attention. (p. 43)

In Shooting mode, press the front LCD button.

Select a shooting option.

Self Shot

Icon

Description

Front On: Turn on the front display.

Self Shot: View yourself on the front display while you

capture a self-portrait. (p. 42)

Children: Show a short animation on the front display to attract the attention of children. (p. 43)

Jump Shot: Show a visual cue on the front display, so subjects can time their jumps for the photo. (p. 43)

• When you set timer options, the front display will remain active. (p. 48)

• When you use the camera in brightly lit or sunny areas, you may not be able to see the front display clearly.

• When you play slide shows or movies, the front display may not activate even if you press the front LCD button.

• Self Shot is automatically selected if you do not select an option within 3 seconds.

• You can set the camera to automatically release the shutter when it detects a smiling face in Self Shot or Children mode. (p. 92)

Basic functions

Taking photos

Zooming

You can shoot close-up photos by adjusting the zoom. Your camera has a 5X optical zoom, 2X Intelli zoom, and 5X digital zoom. Intelli zoom and digital zoom cannot be used at the same time.

Zoom in

Zoom out

The zoom ratio appearing on the screen changes nonlinearly and may differ slightly from the actual zoom ratio.

Zoom ratio

Basic functions

Digital zoom

If the zoom indicator is in the digital range, your camera is using the digital zoom. By using both the optical zoom and digital zoom, you can zoom in up to 25 times.

Digital range

Optical range

• The Digital zoom is not available with the Smart Filter effect or Tracking AF option.

• If you capture a photo with the Digital zoom, the photo quality may deteriorate.

Zoom indicator

Taking photos

Intelli zoom

If the zoom indicator is in the Intelli range, your camera is using the Intelli zoom. Photo resolution varies according to the zoom rate if you use the Intelli zoom. By using both the optical zoom and Intelli zoom, you can zoom in up to 10 times.

Photo resolution when Intelli zoom is on

Optical range

Intelli range

Zoom indicator

Basic functions

• The Intelli zoom is not available with a Smart Filter effect or Tracking AF option.

• The Intelli zoom is available only when you set a 4:3 ratio resolution. If you set another resolution ratio with Intelli zoom on, the Intelli zoom will be turned off automatically.

• Intelli zoom helps you capture a photo with less quality deterioration than the digital zoom. However, the photo quality may be lower than when you use the optical zoom.

Setting Intelli zoom

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select Shooting → Intelli Zoom → an option.

Options Description

Off: Deactivate the Intelli zoom.

On: Activate the Intelli zoom.

Taking photos

Reducing camera shake (DIS)

Reduce camera shake digitally in Shooting mode.

Before correction After correction

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select Shooting → DIS → an option.

Options Description

Off: DIS is deactivated.

On: DIS is activated.

Basic functions

• DIS may not function properly when:

- you move your camera to follow a moving subject

- you use digital zoom

- there is too much camera shake

- the shutter speed is slow (for example, when you capture night scenes)

- the battery is low

- you take a close-up shot

• If the camera is hit or dropped, the display will be blurry. If this occurs, turn off the camera, and then turn it on again.

• In some scene modes, the DIS function is unavailable.

Tips for getting a clearer photo

Holding your camera correctly

Half-pressing the shutter button

Half-press [Shutter] and adjust the focus. The camera adjusts the focus and exposure automatically.

The camera sets the aperture value and shutter speed automatically.

Focus frame

• Press [Shutter] to take the photo if the focus frame appears in green.

•Change the composition and halfpress [Shutter] again if the focus frame appears in red.

Make sure nothing is blocking the lens.

Basic functions

Reducing camera shake

Set the Digital Image Stabilization option to reduce camera shake. (p. 28)

When is displayed

Camera shake

When shooting in the dark, avoid setting the flash option to Slow Sync or Off. The aperture remains open longer and it may be harder to hold the camera still.

• Use a tripod or set the flash option to Fill in. (p. 49)

• Set ISO speed options. (p. 50)

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