Samsung Digimax D53 - Manual (Page 18)

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Starting the recording mode
ƈ How to use the VOICE RECORDING mode ( )
1. In any mode with the exception of Movie clip mode,
select the VOICE RECORDING mode by pressing
the Voice recording button twice.
2. Press the shutter button to record a voice.
- Press the shutter button once and voice is
recorded for as long as the available recording
time (Max : 1 hour) allows. The recording time
will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Voice will
still be recorded if the shutter button is released.
- If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter
button again.
- File type : *.wav
* A distance of 40cm between you and the
camera (microphone) is the best distance to record sound.
REC:Shutter Exit
Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures
ƈ 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 ]
ƈ The available recording time may vary depending on shooting conditions and
camera settings.
ƈ When the Flash Off or Slow synchro mode is selected in a low lighting condition,
the camera 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.
ƈ Shooting against the light :
Please do not take pictures to the sunlight direction. Taking a picture against the
sun may make the picture dark. To take a picture against the sun, please use the
[Backlight] in the scene shooting mode (see page 16), fill-in flash (see page 22),
spot metering (see page 33), or exposure compensation (see page 30).
ƈ Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image.
ƈ Compose the image by using the LCD monitor.
ƈ 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.