Samsung ES30 User Manual

Basic functions 23
Tips for getting a clearer photo
Holding your camera correctly
Make sure nothing is
blocking the lens.
Half-pressing the shutter button
Half-press [Shutter] and adjust the
focus. The camera adjusts the focus and
exposure automatically.
The camera sets the aperture value
and shutter speed automatically.
Focus frame
• Press [Shutter] to take the photo if
the focus frame appears in green.
• Change the frame and half-press
[Shutter] again if it appears in red.
Reducing camera shake
• Select the mode to reduce camera shake
digitally. (p. 30)
When is displayed
Camera shake
When shooting in the dark, avoid setting the flash option to
Slow Sync or Off. The aperture remains open longer and it may be
harder to hold the camera still.
• Use a tripod or set the flash option to Fill in. (p. 38)
• Set ISO speed options. (p. 39)

Samsung ES30 Specifications

General

Megapixel	12.2 MP
Camera type	Compact camera
Sensor type	CCD
Image stabilizer	Yes
Image sensor size	1/2.33 \
Supported aspect ratios	3:2, 16:9
Digital zoom	5 x
Focal length range	4.9 - 24.5 mm
Interface	USB 2.0
Digital SLR	No
Power supply type	DC
Aperture range (F-F)	3.5 - 5.9
Camera shutter speed	1 - 1/1.200 s
Compatible operating systems	-
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)	- mm
Focus adjustment	Auto
Normal focusing range	0.8 - ∞/1 - ∞ m
Auto focusing (AF) modes	Centre weighted Auto Focus, Multi Point Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Macro focusing range (tele)	1 - 1.5 m
Macro focusing range (wide)	0.05 - 0.8 m
Normal focusing range (tele)	1 - ∞ m
Normal focusing range (wide)	0.8 - ∞ m
Light metering	Centre-weighted, Spot
ISO sensitivity	80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, Auto
Flash modes	Auto, Fill-in, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash range (tele)	0.5 - 2 m
Flash range (wide)	0.4 - 3 m
Flash recharging time	5 s
Internal memory	6 MB
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC
Maximum memory card size	8 GB
Motion JPEG frame rate	30 fps
Video formats supported	AVI
Maximum video resolution	640 x 480 pixels
Display diagonal	3 \
Display resolution (numeric)	- pixels
USB version	2.0
Scene modes	Portrait
Image editing	resizing, rotating, trimming
Photo effects	Negative film, Neutral, Vivid
White balance	Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Camera playback	movie, single image, slide show, thumbnails
Self-timer delay	- s
Product color	Black
Battery type	AA
Number of batteries supported	2
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 85 %

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	23.4 mm
Width	96 mm
Height	61.5 mm
Weight	141 g