Samsung ECPL120 User Manual
This user manual includes detailed usage
instructions for your camera. Please read
this manual thoroughly.
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Quick reference
User Manual
PL120/PL121
Contents
Basic functions
Extended functions
Shooting options
Playback/Editing
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.
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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 overheat, which may distort the camera or
cause a fire.
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.
Inauthentic, damaged, or heated batteries may cause a fire or
personal injury.
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.
Use the battery only for its intended purpose.
Misusing the battery 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 the charger from the wall socket 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.
Do not force the camera’s parts or apply pressure to the
camera.
This may cause your camera to malfunction.
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Health and safety information
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.
You must plug the end of the cable with the indicator light (S)
into your camera.
If the cable is reversed, it may damage your files. The
manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.
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Outline of the User Manual
Copyright information
• Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are
registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
• Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation.
• microSD™, microSDHC™ are registered trademarks of
the SD Association.
• Trademarks and trade names used in this manual are
the property of their respective owners.
• Camera specifications or contents of this manual may
be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of
camera functions.
• You are not allowed to reuse or distribute any part of
this manual without prior permission.
• For Open Source License information, refer to the
‘OpenSourceInfo.pdf’ in the provided CD-ROM.
Basic functions 12
Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic
functions for shooting.
Extended functions 31
Learn how to capture a photo, record a video, and
record a voice memo by selecting a mode.
Shooting options 47
Learn how to set the options in Shooting mode.
Playback/Editing 69
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.
Settings 94
Refer to options to configure your camera’s settings.
Appendixes 100
Get information about error messages, specifications,
and maintenance.
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Indicators used in this manual
Shooting mode Indicator
Smart Auto
Program
Scene
Movie
Shooting mode icons
These icons appear in the text when a function is available in a
mode. See the example below. Note: The s mode may not
support functions for all scenes.
For example:
S
p
s
v
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
Abbreviations used in this manual
Abbreviation Definition
ACB
AEB
AF
DIS
DPOF
EV
ISO
WB
Auto Contrast Balance
Auto Exposure Bracket
Auto Focus
Digital Image Stabilization
Digital Print Order Format
Exposure Value
International Organization for Standardization
White Balance
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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 in 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 sensitivity. By altering the exposure, your
photos will be darker or lighter.
Normal exposure Overexposure (too bright)
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Basic troubleshooting
Learn to solve common problems 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.
Red eye is caused by the eyes reflecting light from the camera flash.
•
Set the flash option to Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. (p. 51)
•
If the photo has already been captured, select Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 82)
If dust particles are present in the air, you may capture them in photos when you use the flash.
•
Turn off the flash or avoid capturing photos in a dusty place.
•
Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 52)
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 hold the
camera steady long enough to take a clear picture and may result in camera shake.
•
Select Night in s mode. (p. 34)
•
Turn on the flash. (p. 51)
•
Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 52)
•
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 appear too dark.
•
Avoid shooting toward the sun.
•
Select Backlight in s mode. (p. 34)
•
Set the flash option to Fill in. (p. 51)
•
Adjust the exposure. (p. 60)
•
Set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option. (p. 61)
•
Set the metering option to Spot if a bright subject is in the center of the frame. (p. 61)
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Quick reference
Capturing photos of people
• s
mode > Beauty Shot f 35
•
Self-Shot f 43
•
Children f 44
•
Red-eye/Red-eye Fix
(to prevent or correct red-eye)
•
Face Detection f 56
51
f
Capturing photos at night or in the
dark
• s
mode > Dawn, Night, Sunset f 34
•
Flash options f 51
•
ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light) f 52
Capturing action photos
•
Continuous, Motion Capture f 64
Adjusting the exposure (brightness)
•
ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light) f 52
•
EV (to adjust exposure) f 60
•
ACB (to compensate for subjects against bright
backgrounds)
•
Metering f 61
•
AEB (to capture 3 photos of the same scene with
different exposures)
61
f
64
f
Capturing photos of text, insects, or
flowers
• s
mode > Text f 34
•
Macro f 53
Applying effects to photos
• s
mode > Magic Frame f 34
• s
mode > Object Highlight f 36
•
Smart Filter effects f 65
•
Image Adjust (to adjust Contrast, Sharpness, or
Saturation)
68
f
Reducing camera shake
•
Digital Imaging Stabilization (DIS) f 28
8
•
Viewing files by category in
Smart Album
•
Viewing files as thumbnails
73
f
•
Deleting files on the memory
card
•
Viewing files as a slide show
76
f
•
Viewing files on a TV f 86
•
Connecting your camera to a
computer
•
Adjusting sound and volume
96
f
•
Adjusting the brightness of
the display
•
Changing the display
language
•
Setting the date and time
98
f
•
Before contacting a service
center
72
f
74
f
87
f
97
f
98
f
110
f
Contents
Basic functions
Unpacking ................................................................... 13
Camera layout ............................................................. 14
Inserting the battery and memory card ....................... 16
Charging the battery and turning on your camera ...... 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
Setting the display type ............................................... 23
Setting the sound ....................................................... 23
Capturing 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
Using the Scene mode ................................................ 34
Using the Program mode ............................................ 39
Using the Movie mode ................................................ 40
Capturing photos with the front display ...................... 43
Recording voice memos ............................................. 46
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.......................................................... 31
Using the Magic Frame mode ..................................... 34
Using the Beauty Shot mode ....................................... 35
Using the Object Highlight mode ................................. 36
Using the Night mode ................................................. 38
Using the Smart Scene Detection mode ...................... 41
Using the Self-portrait mode ........................................ 43
Using the Children mode ............................................ 44
Using the Jump Shot Timer ......................................... 44
Recording a video with the front display ........................ 45
Recording a voice memo ............................................ 46
Adding a voice memo to a photo ................................. 46
Contents
Shooting options
.............................................................. 47
Selecting a resolution and quality ............................... 48
Selecting a resolution .................................................. 48
Selecting a photo quality ............................................. 49
Using the timer ............................................................ 50
Shooting in the dark .................................................... 51
Preventing red-eye ..................................................... 51
Using the flash ........................................................... 51
Adjusting the ISO sensitivity ......................................... 52
Changing the camera’s focus ..................................... 53
Using macro .............................................................. 53
Using auto focus ........................................................ 53
Using tracking auto focus ............................................ 54
Adjusting the focus area .............................................. 55
Using Face Detection .................................................. 56
Detecting faces .......................................................... 56
Capturing a smile shot ................................................ 57
Detecting eye blinking ................................................. 57
Using Smart Face Recognition .................................... 58
Registering faces as your favorites (My Star) ................. 59
Adjusting brightness and color ................................... 60
Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) ........................... 60
Compensating for backlighting (ACB) ........................... 61
Changing the metering option ...................................... 61
Selecting a light source (White balance) ........................ 62
Playback/Editing
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Using burst modes ...................................................... 64
Applying effects/Adjusting images .............................. 65
Applying Smart Filter effects ........................................ 65
Adjusting your photos ................................................. 68
............................................................... 69
Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode .............. 70
Starting Playback mode .............................................. 70
Viewing photos .......................................................... 75
Playing a video .......................................................... 77
Playing a voice memo ................................................. 78
Editing a photo ............................................................ 80
Resizing photos ......................................................... 80
Rotating a photo ......................................................... 80
Applying Smart Filter effects ........................................ 81
Adjusting your photos ................................................. 82
Creating a print order (DPOF) ....................................... 84
Viewing files on a TV ................................................... 86
Transferring files to your Windows computer ............. 87
Transferring files with Intelli-studio ................................. 88
Transferring files by connecting the camera as
a removable disk
Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) ................. 91
........................................................ 90
Transferring files to your Mac computer ..................... 92
Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer ......... 93
Contents
Settings
............................................................................. 94
Settings menu ............................................................. 95
Accessing the settings menu ...................................... 95
Sound ....................................................................... 96
Front Display Settings ................................................. 96
Display ...................................................................... 97
Settings ..................................................................... 98
Appendixes
..................................................................... 100
Error messages ......................................................... 101
Camera maintenance ................................................ 102
Cleaning your camera ............................................... 102
Using or storing the camera ...................................... 103
About memory cards ................................................ 104
About the battery ...................................................... 106
Before contacting a service center ........................... 110
Camera specifications ............................................... 113
Glossary ..................................................................... 117
FCC notice ................................................................. 122
Index .......................................................................... 123
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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 on your
camera
Performing the initial setup
Learning icons
Selecting options or menus
………………………………… 13
……………………………… 14
……………………………………… 17
Charging the battery
Turning on your camera
……………………… 17
………………… 17
……………… 18
……………………………… 20
……………… 21
… 16
Setting the display and sound
Setting the display type
Setting the sound
Capturing photos
Turning on the front display
Zooming
………………………………… 26
Reducing camera shake (DIS)
Tips for getting a clearer photo
…………………… 23
………………………… 23
………………………… 24
……………… 25
…………… 23
…………… 28
…………… 29
Unpacking
The following items are included in your product box.
Camera AC adapter/USB cable
Rechargeable battery Strap
Optional accessories
Camera case A/V cable
User Manual CD-ROM Quick Start Manual
Basic functions
Battery charger Memory card/Memory card
adapter
The illustrations may differ slightly from the items shipped with your product.
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Camera layout
Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera’s parts and their functions.
POWER button
Shutter button
Flash
Front display
USB and A/V port
Accepts USB cable and A/V cable
Basic functions
Front LCD button
Microphone
Speaker
AF-assist light/Timer lamp
Lens
Tripod mount
Battery chamber cover
Insert a memory card and battery
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Camera layout
Status lamp
•
Blinking: When the camera is saving
a photo or video, being read by a
computer or printer, or out of focus
•
Steady: When the camera is
connecting to a computer or 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
x
y
Description
Button
Access options or menus.
Select a shooting mode.
M
Description
Smart Auto: Capture a photo with a scene mode
S
setting selected automatically by the camera.
Program: Capture a photo with settings you have set
p
manually.
Scene: Capture a photo with options preset for a
s
specific scene.
Movie: Record a video.
v
Basic functions
Description
Button
Basic functions Other functions
Change the display option.
D
Change the macro option.
c
Change the flash option.
F
Change the timer option.
t
Confirm the highlighted option or menu.
Enter Playback mode.
•
Access options in Shooting mode.
•
Delete files in Playback mode.
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Move up
Move down
Move left
Move right
Inserting the battery and memory card
Learn how to insert the battery and an optional memory card into the camera.
Removing the battery and memory card
Memory card
Insert a memory card
with the gold-colored
contacts facing up.
Memory card
Insert the battery with
the Samsung logo facing
up.
Rechargeable battery
Rechargeable battery
Push the card gently until
it disengages from the
camera, and then pull it
out of the slot.
Battery lock
Slide the lock up to
release the battery.
You can use the internal memory for temporary storage if a memory card is
not inserted.
Basic functions
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Charging the battery and turning on your camera
Charging the battery
Before you use 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
•
Orange: Error
•
Green: Fully charged
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 [P]. The camera turns on and immediately accesses
Playback mode.
If you turn on your camera by pressing and holding [P] for about 5 seconds,
the camera does not emit any sounds.
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Performing the initial setup
When the initial setup screen appears, follow the steps below to configure the camera’s basic settings.
Press [t] to select Language, and then
1
press [
t
] or [o].
Press [D] or [c] to select a language, and then
2
press [
o
].
Press [D] or [c] to select Time Zone, and then
3
press [
t
] or [o].
Basic functions
Press [F] or [t] to select a time zone, and then
4
press [
o
].
•
To set the daylight-saving time, press [D].
Time Zone
London
Back DST
Press [D] or [c] to select Date/Time Set, and then
5
press [
t
] or [o].
English
Time Zone
Date/Time Set
Date Type
YYYY
Back Set
Press [F] or [t] to select an item.
6
18
London
MM DD
Performing the initial setup
Press [D] or [c] to set the date and time, and then
7
press [
o
].
Press [D] or [c] to select Date Type, and then
8
press [
t
] or [o].
English
Time Zone
Date/Time Set
Date Type
Back
Press [D] or [c] to set a date format, and then
9
press [
o
].
Press [
10
m
London
YYYY/MM/DD
MM/DD/YYYY
DD/MM/YYYY
Off
Set
] to switch to the Shooting mode.
Basic functions
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Learning icons
The icons the camera displays on the screen change according to the mode you select or the options you set.
1
Status icons
Icon Description
Shooting mode
Available number of photos
Available recording time
Memory card not inserted
(Internal memory)
Memory card inserted
•
: Fully charged
•
: Partially charged
•
: Empty (Recharge)
Voice memo
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
Option Icons (on the right)
Icon Description
Photo resolution
Video resolution
Photo quality
Frame rate
Metering
Flash
Timer
Basic functions
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Icon Description
Auto focus option
Face detection
Microphone muted
3
Option Icons (on the left)
Icon Description
Aperture and shutter speed
Long time shutter
Exposure value adjusted
White balance
Face tone
Face retouch
ISO sensitivity
Smart filter
Image adjustment (contrast,
sharpness, and saturation)
Burst type
Digital Image Stabilization (DIS)
Selecting options or menus
You can select options by pressing [m], and then pressing [D], [c], [F], or [t]. Press [o] to confirm.
You can also access shooting options by pressing [f], but some options may not be available.
In Shooting mode, press [
1
Select an option or menu.
2
•
To move up or down, press [D] or [c].
•
To move left or right, press [F] or [t].
Press [o] to confirm the highlighted option or menu.
3
m
].
Basic functions
Going back to the previous menu
Press [m] again to go back to the previous menu.
Half-press [Shutter] to return to the Shooting mode.
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Selecting options or menus
For example, selecting a White Balance option in Program mode
In Shooting mode, press [
1
Select p.
2
Press [
m
3
Shooting
Sound
Front Display
Settings
Display
Settings
Exit
Press [D] or [c] to select Shooting, and then press
4
[
t
] or [o].
].
M
Photo Size
Quality
EV
ISO
White Balance
Smart Filter
Face Detection
Change
].
Basic functions
Press [D] or [c] to select White Balance, and then
5
press [
t
] or [o].
Photo Size
Quality
EV
ISO
White Balance
Smart Filter
Face Detection
Exit
Press [F] or [t] to select a White Balance option.
6
Daylight
Back
Press [o].
7
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Back
Move
Setting the display and sound
Learn how to change the basic display information and the sound settings.
Setting the display type
You can select a display type for the Shooting or Playback mode.
Each type displays different shooting or playback information. See
the table below.
Press [D] repeatedly to change the display type.
Show all photographic
information.
Mode
Shooting
Playback
Display Type Choices
•
Hide information about shooting, except for
basic information, such as the available number
of photos, the available recording time, and the
battery icon.
•
Display all information about shooting.
•
Hide all information about the current file.
•
Display information about the current file, except
for the file information.
•
Display all information about the current file.
Basic functions
Setting the sound
Set the sound your camera emits when you perform functions.
In Shooting or Playback mode, press [
1
Select Sound Beep Sound.
2
Select an option.
3
Option
Off
1/2/3
23
Description
The camera does not emit any sounds.
The camera emits sounds.
m
].
Capturing photos
Learn how to capture photos easily and quickly in Smart Auto mode.
In Shooting mode, press [
1
Select S.
2
Align your subject in the frame.
3
M
].
Basic functions
Half-press [Shutter] to focus.
4
•
A green frame means the subject is in focus.
•
A red frame means the subject is out of focus.
Press [Shutter] to capture a photo.
5
See page 29 for tips to get clearer photos.
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Capturing 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. 44)
In Shooting mode, press the front LCD button.
1
Select a shooting option.
2
Self-Shot
Basic functions
Icon
Description
Front On: Turn on the front display.
Self-Shot: View yourself on the front display while you
capture a self-portrait. (p. 43)
Children: Show a short animation on the front display
to attract the attention of children. (p. 44)
Jump Shot: Show a visual cue on the front display,
so subjects can time their jumps for the photo. (p. 44)
•
When you set timer options, the front display will remain active. (p. 50)
•
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. 96)
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Capturing photos
Zooming
You can capture close-up photos by adjusting the zoom. Your
camera has a 5X Optical zoom, 2X Intelli zoom, and 5X Digital
zoom. The Intelli zoom and Digital zoom cannot be used at the
same time.
Zoom ratio
Zoom in
Zoom out
The available zoom ratio for videos differs from photo zoom ratio.
Basic functions
Digital zoom
ps
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
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Capturing photos
Intelli zoom
If the zoom indicator is in the Intelli range, your camera is using
the Intelli zoom. Photo resolution varies by how much you have
zoomed in 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
the Intelli zoom is on
Sps
Intelli range
Optical range
•
Intelli zoom is not available with the Smart Filter effect or Tracking AF
option.
•
Intelli zoom is available only when you set a 4:3 resolution ratio. 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.
Zoom indicator
Basic functions
Setting Intelli zoom
In Shooting mode, press [
1
Select Shooting Intelli Zoom.
2
Select an option.
3
Icon
Description
Off: The Intelli zoom is deactivated.
On: The Intelli zoom is activated.
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m
].
Capturing photos
Reducing camera shake (DIS)
Reduce camera shake digitally in Shooting mode.
Before correction After correction
In Shooting mode, press [
1
Select Shooting DIS.
2
Select an option.
3
Icon
Description
Off: DIS is deactivated.
On: DIS is activated.
m
ps
].
Basic functions
•
DIS may not function properly when:
- you move your camera to follow a moving subject
- you use the 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 capture a close-up shot
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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.
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Tips for getting a clearer photo
Holding your camera correctly
Half-pressing the shutter button
Half-press [Shutter] to adjust the focus.
The camera adjusts the focus and
exposure automatically.
The camera sets the aperture value
and shutter speed automatically.
Focus frame
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Press [Shutter] to capture the
photo if the focus frame appears
in green.
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Change the composition and halfpress [Shutter] again if the focus
frame appears in red.
Ensure 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 you shoot in the dark, avoid setting the flash option to Slow
Sync or Off. The aperture remains open longer and it may be hard to
hold the camera steady long enough to take a clear picture.
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Use a tripod or set the flash option to Fill in. (p. 51)
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Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 52)
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