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Samsung EC-ST80ZZBPBUS User Manual

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Basic functions

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Preventing your subject from being out of focus

It may be difficult to get your subject in focus when:

there is little contrast between the subject and background

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(When your subject is wearing a color of clothing that is similar to the
background)
the light source behind the subject is too bright

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the subject is shiny

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the subject includes horizontal patterns, such as blinds

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the subject is not positioned in the center of the frame

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Use the focus lock

Half-press [Shutter] to focus. When the subject is in focus,
you can reposition the frame to change the composition.
When you are ready, press [Shutter] to take your photo.

When you take photos in low light

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Turn on the flash.
(p. 45)

When subjects are moving fast

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Use the continuous
or motion capture
function. (p. 59)