Samsung VP-L900, Training Manual

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Operating Instructions
Samsung Electronics 3-15
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Advanced Shooting
BLC
BLC only works in CAMERA mode.
Back lighting exists when the subject is darker than the background, such as when:
- The subject is placed in front of a window.
- The person to be shot is wearing white or shiny clotheso be
shot is wearing white or shiny clothes and is placed against a
bright background;
the person’s face is too dark to distinguish their features.
- The subject is outdoors and the background is overcast.
- Any light sources are too bright.
- The subject is against a snowy background.
1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. (see page 18)
2. Press the BLC button.
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Normal - BLC - Normal
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BLC enhances only the subject.
Note:
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BLC function will not operate in P.AE or EASY mode.
* BLC on
* BLC off
4. Turn the UP/DOWN dial up or down until the object is focused.
5. If you can't get a sharp picture, zoom out until you can.
6. To return to AF(Auto Focus), press the MF button again.
MF icon will disappear.
Note: The MF function will not operate in EASY mode.
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PROGRAM AE (Automatic Exposure)
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The PROGRAM AE function only works in CAMERA mode.
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The PROGRAM AE modes allow you to adjust shutter speeds and aperture to suit different recording conditions.
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There are 6 automatic exposure modes.
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The flicker appears when photographing from the interior fluorescent lamp lower part.
1. AUTO mode
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Auto balance between the subject and the background.
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Used in normal conditions.
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The shutter speed automatically varies from 1/50 to 1/250 second, depending on the picture.
2. SPORTS mode ( )
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For shooting people or objects moving quickly; you should be able to playback the picture in slow motion on an
8 mm VCR or stop on a given image with very little blur.
3. PORTRAIT mode ( )
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For focusing on the subject and not the background.
The PORTRAIT mode is most effective when used outdoors.
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The shutter speed automatically varies from 1/50 to 1/1000 second, depending on the picture.
4. SPOTLIGHT mode ( )
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To shoot correctly when there is only light on the subject and not the rest of the picture.
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The shutter speed is 1/50 second.
5. SAND/SNOW mode ( )
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For shooting when the people or objects are darker than the background because of reflected light from
sand or snow.
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The shutter speed automatically varies from 1/50 to 1/250 second, depending on the picture.
6. HSS (High Speed Shutter) mode ( )
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For shooting fast-moving subjects such as the players in golf or tennis games.
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You may need to light the shooting area.