Samsung ST90 User Manual

Shooting options 43
Changing the camera’s focus
Learn how to adjust the camera's focus.
Using auto focus
To take sharp photos, select the appropriate focus according to
your distance from the subject.
1
In Shooting mode, press [ ].
Normal (AF)
2
Select an option.
Option Description
Normal (AF): Focus on a subject farther than 31.5 in.
(80 cm) from the camera. Farther than 59 in. (150 cm)
when using the zoom.
Macro: Focus on a subject 2 in. to 31.5 in. (5 - 80 cm )
from the camera. 39 in. to 59 in. (100 cm - 150 cm)
when using the zoom.
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.
Using macro
Use macro to take close-up photos of subjects, such as flowers
or insects. Refer to macro options in “Using auto focus”.
• Try to hold the camera very still to prevent blurry photos.
• Turn off the flash if the distance to the subject is less than 16 in.
(40 cm.)

Samsung ST90 Specifications

General

Megapixel	14.4 MP
Camera type	Compact camera
Sensor type	CCD
Image stabilizer	Yes
Image sensor size	1/2.3 \
Maximum image resolution	4320 x 3240 pixels
Interface	USB 2.0
Digital SLR	No
Minimum RAM	512 MB
Minimum processor	Intel Pentium IV 3.2GHz+, AMD Athlon FX 2.6GHz+, Power Mac G3+
Power supply type	AC/DC
Camera shutter speed	1/8 - 1/2000 s
Effective sensor resolution	14200000 pixels
Minimum system requirements	USB 2.0 CD-ROM nVIDIA Geforce 7600GT+/Ati X1600+ DirectX 9.0c+
Compatible operating systems	Windows XP SP2, Vista, 7 Mac OS 10.4+
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)	26 - 130 mm
Digital zoom	5 x
Combined zoom	25 x
Focal length range	4.7 - 23.5 mm
Focus	TTL
Focus adjustment	Auto
Normal focusing range	0.8 - ∞/1 - ∞ m
Auto focusing (AF) modes	centre weighted auto focus, continuous 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)	1.5 - ∞ m
Normal focusing range (wide)	0.8 - ∞ m
Light metering	Centre-weighted, Spot
ISO sensitivity	80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Auto
Flash modes	Auto, Fill-in, Flash off, pre-flash, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash range (tele)	1 - 2 m
Flash range (wide)	0.2 - 3.5 m
Flash recharging time	4 s
Internal memory	30 MB
Compatible memory cards	microSDHC
Maximum memory card size	8 GB
Motion JPEG frame rate	30 fps
Video formats supported	AVI
Maximum video resolution	1280 x 720 pixels
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL
Display diagonal	2.7 \
Display resolution (numeric)	230000 pixels
USB version	2.0
Scene modes	Backlight, Beach, Close-up (macro), Dawn, Documents, Fireworks, Night, Night portrait, Portrait, Self-portrait, Snow, Sunset, Landscape (scenery)
Image editing	resizing, rotating, trimming
Photo effects	Negative film, Sepia, Vivid
White balance	Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Manual, Tungsten
Camera playback	movie, single image, slide show, thumbnails
Self-timer delay	2 s
Product color	Blue, Indigo
Battery type	BP70A
Battery capacity	700 mAh
Number of batteries supported	1
Bundled software	Intelli-studio
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 85 %
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR
Camera shutter type	Electronic

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	16.5 mm
Width	91.8 mm
Height	53.9 mm
Weight	105 g