Samsung EC-NV15ZBBA-US - Manual (Page 38)

Metering
Sharpness
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If you cannot obtain suitable exposure conditions, you can change the
metering method to take brighter pictures.
[MULTI] : Exposure will be calculated based on
an average of the available light in the
image area. However, the calculation
will be biased towards the centre of the
image area. This is suitable for general
use.
[SPOT] : Only the rectangular area in the centre
of the LCD monitor will be metered for
light. This is suitable when you want the
subject in the centre correctly exposed, regardless of the back
lighting.
[CENTER] : Exposure will be calculated based on an average of the available
light in the image area. However, the calculation will be biased
towards the centre of the image area. This is suitable for taking a
picture of small object like a flower or insects.
※ If the subject is not the centre of the focus area, do not use the spot metering
as this may result in an exposure error. In this circumstance, it is better to use
exposure compensation.
[PROGRAM mode]
CENTER
SPOT
MULTI
[PROGRAM mode]
You can adjust the sharpness of the picture you want to take. You cannot
check the sharpness effect on the LCD monitor before you take a picture,
because this function is applied only when the captured image is stored on
the memory.
[SOFT] : The edges of the image are softened.
This effect is suitable for editing
images on your PC.
[NORMAL] : The edges of the image are sharp.
This is suitable for printing.
[VIVID] : The edges of the image are
emphasized. The edges will appear
sharp, but noise may occur in the
recorded image.
VIVID
NORMAL
SOFT
ACB(Auto Contrast Balance) function
This function is to adjust the contrast automatically. when taking photos in an
environment with big exposure difference i.e. backlight or contrast. This function
adjusts the brightness automatically and allows the subject to be photographed
clearly.
※ When using the AUTO, PROGRAM mode, the ACB function will operate.
※ When using the [HIGH SPEED], [M.CAPTURE], [AEB] menu, the ACB function
will not operate.
※ When the ACB function is selected, you only can select ISO AUTO, 100.