Samsung L77 User Manual

Also see for L77 - Digital Camera - Compact: Specifications

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《19》Starting the recording mode※ The scene modes are listed below.[NIGHT] ( ) : Use this for shooting still images at night or in otherdark conditions.[PORTRAIT] ( ) : To take a picture of a person.[CHILDREN] ( ) : To take a picture of fast moving objects, forexample, children.[LANDSCAPE] ( ) : To take pictures of distant scenery.[CLOSE UP] ( ) : Close-up shooting for small objects such as plantsand insects.[TEXT] ( ) : Use this mode to shoot a document.[SUNSET] ( ) : For taking pictures of sunsets.[DAWN] ( ) : Daybreak scenes.[BACKLIGHT] ( ) : Portrait without shadows caused by backlight.[FIREWORK] ( ) : Firework scenes.[BEACH&SNOW] ( ) : For ocean, lake, beach and snowscape scenes.■ How to use the Scene modesUse the menu to easily configure optimal settings for a variety of shootingsituations.1. Select the Scene mode by pressing the M(Mode) button (p.26).2. Point the camera towards the subject andcompose the image by using the LCD monitor.3. Press the shutter button to capture an image.Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures■ Pressing the shutter button down half way.Lightly press the shutter button to confirm focus and flash battery charge.Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture.[Lightly press the shutter button] [Press the shutter button]■ The available memory capacity may vary depending on shooting conditions andcamera settings.■ When the Flash Off or Slow synchro mode is selected in a low lighting condition, thecamera shake warning indicator ( ) may appear on the LCD monitor. In this case,use a tripod, support the camera on a solid surface or change to flash shot mode.■ Shooting against the light :Please do not take pictures to the sunlight direction. Taking a picture against thesun may make the picture dark. To take a picture against the sun, please use the[BACKLIGHT] in the scene shooting mode (see page 19), fill-in flash (see page23), spot metering (see page 35), or exposure compensation (see page 37).■ Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image.■ Compose the image by using the LCD monitor.■ Under certain conditions the auto focus system may not perform as expected.- When photographing a subject that has little contrast.- If the subject is highly reflective or shiny.- If the subject is moving at high speed.- When there is strong reflected light, or when the background is very bright.- When the subject matter has only horizontal lines or the subject is very narrow(such as a stick or flagpole).- When the surroundings are dark.[SCENE mode]