Samsung Electronics Co NX1000 Digital Camera User Manual
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Digital Camera
User Manual
This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera.
Please read this manual thoroughly.
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Health and safety information
Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight.
Do not use the flash in close proximity (closer than 1 m/3 ft) to people
or animals. If you use the flash too close to your subject’s eyes, this can
cause temporary or permanent eyesight damage.
Keep your camera away from small children and pets.
Keep your camera and all accessories out of the reach of small
children and animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury
if swallowed. Moving parts and accessories may present physical
dangers as well.
Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight or high
temperatures for an extended period of time.
Prolonged exposure to sunlight or extreme temperatures can cause
permanent damage to your camera’s internal components.
Avoid covering the camera with blankets or clothes.
The camera may overheat, which may distort the camera or cause a
fire.
Do not handle the power supply cord or go near the
charger during a thunderstorm.
This may result in electric shock.
Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid
dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera.
Warning—situations that could cause injury to
yourself or others
Do not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera.
This may result in electric shock or damage to the camera.
Do not use your camera near flammable or explosive
gases and liquids.
This may cause a fire or explosion.
Do not insert flammable materials into the camera or store
these materials near the camera.
This may cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not handle your camera with wet hands.
This may result in electric shock.
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Health and safety information
If liquid or foreign objects enter your camera, immediately
disconnect all power sources, such as the battery, and
then contact a Samsung service center.
Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a
camera in a certain area.
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Avoid interference with other electronic devices.
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Turn off the camera when in an aircraft. Your camera can cause
interference with aircraft equipment. Follow all airline regulations and
turn off your camera when directed by airline personnel.
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Turn off the camera near medical equipment. Your camera can
interfere with medical equipment in hospitals or health care facilities.
Follow all regulations, posted warnings, and directions from medical
personnel.
Avoid interference with pacemakers.
Maintain a minimum of 15 cm between this camera and all pacemakers
to avoid potential interference, as recommended by the manufacturer
and the independent research group, Wireless Technology Research.
If you have any reason to suspect that your camera is interfering with
a pacemaker or other medical device, turn off the camera immediately
and contact the manufacturer of the pacemaker or medical device for
guidance.
Caution—situations that could cause damage to your
camera or other equipment
Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for
an extended period of time.
Installed batteries may leak or corrode over time and cause serious
damage to your camera.
Use only authentic, manufacturer-recommended,
Lithium-ion replacement batteries. Do not damage or heat
the battery.
Inauthentic, damaged, or heated batteries may cause a fire or personal
injury.
Use only Samsung-approved batteries, chargers, cables
and accessories.
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Using unauthorized batteries, chargers, cables or accessories can
cause batteries to explode, damage your camera, or cause injury.
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Samsung is not responsible for damage or injuries caused by
unapproved batteries, chargers, cables or accessories.
Use the battery only for its intended purpose.
Misusing the battery may cause a fire or electric shock.
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Health and safety information
Do not touch the flash while it fires.
The flash is very hot when fired and may burn your skin.
Do not use a damaged power supply cord, plug, or loose
outlet when you charge batteries.
This may cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not force the camera’s parts or apply pressure to the
camera.
This may cause your camera to malfunction.
Exercise caution when you connect cables and install
batteries and memory cards.
If you force the connectors, improperly connect cables, or improperly
install batteries and memory cards, you can damage ports, connectors,
and accessories.
Keep cards with magnetic strips away from the camera
case.
Information stored on the card may be damaged or erased.
Never use a damaged battery, or memory card.
This may result in electric shock or camera malfunction or cause a fire.
Check that the camera is operating properly before use.
The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of files or damage
that may result from camera malfunction or improper use.
You must plug the small end of the USB cable into your
camera.
If the cable is reversed, it may damage your files. The manufacturer is
not responsible for any loss of data.
Protect your camera’s lens.
Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight, as this may discolor the image
sensor or cause it to malfunction.
If the camera overheats, remove the battery and allow it to
cool down.
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Prolonged usage of the camera may overheat the battery and raise
the internal temperature of the camera. If the camera stops operating,
remove the battery and allow it to cool down.
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High internal temperatures may result in noise in your photos. This is
normal and does not affect your camera’s overall performance.
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Health and safety information
Avoid interference with other electronic devices.
Your camera emits radio frequency (RF) signals that may interfere
with unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment, such
as pacemakers, hearing aids, medical devices, and other electronic
devices in homes or vehicles. Consult the manufacturers of your
electronic devices to solve any interference problems you experience.
To prevent unwanted interference, use only Samsung-approved devices
or accessories.
Use your camera in the normal position.
Avoid contact with your camera’s internal antenna.
Data transference and your responsibilities
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Data transferred via WLAN could be leaked, so avoid transferring
sensitive data in public areas or on open networks.
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The camera manufacturer is not liable for any data transfers that
infringe on copyrights, trademarks, intellectual property laws, or public
decency ordinances.
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Indications used in this manual
Shooting mode indications
Shooting mode Indication
Smart Auto
t
Program
P
Aperture Priority
A
Shutter Priority
S
Manual
M
Lens Priority
i
Magic
g
Scene
s
Movie
v
Wi-Fi
B
Icons used in this manual
Icon Function
Additional information
Safety warnings and precautions
[ ]
Camera buttons. For example, [Shutter] represents the
shutter button.
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Page number of related information
→
The order of options or menus you must select to
perform a step; for example: Select J → Quality
(represents select J, and then Quality).
The number next to the icon may vary depending on
the shooting mode. That is, some options may be
located under K or L.
This manual is based on Program mode.
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Contents
Chapter 1
My Camera
Getting started ............................................................................ 27
Unpacking ..................................................................................... 27
Camera layout ............................................................................. 28
Display icons ............................................................................... 31
In Shooting mode .......................................................................... 31
Capturing photos ............................................................................ 31
Recording videos ............................................................................ 32
About the level gauge...................................................................... 32
In Playback mode .......................................................................... 33
Viewing photos ............................................................................... 33
Playing videos ................................................................................. 33
Lenses .......................................................................................... 34
Lens layout .................................................................................... 34
Locking or unlocking the lens .......................................................... 36
Lens markings ............................................................................... 37
Accessories ................................................................................. 38
External flash layout ....................................................................... 38
Connecting the flash ...................................................................... 39
GPS module layout (optional) ......................................................... 41
Attaching the GPS module ............................................................ 41
Tips
Concepts in Photography
Shooting postures ....................................................................... 13
Holding the camera .......................................................................... 13
Standing photography ...................................................................... 13
Crouching photography ................................................................... 14
Aperture ....................................................................................... 14
Aperture value and the depth of field ................................................ 15
Shutter speed .............................................................................. 16
ISO sensitivity .............................................................................. 17
How the aperture setting, shutter speed, and ISO
sensitivity control exposure ........................................................ 18
Correlation between focal length, angle, and perspective ....... 19
Depth of field ............................................................................... 20
What controls out-of-focus effects? ................................................. 20
DOF preview .................................................................................... 22
Composition ................................................................................ 22
Rule of Thirds ................................................................................... 22
Photos with two subjects ................................................................. 23
Flash............................................................................................. 24
Flash guide number.......................................................................... 24
Bounce Photography ....................................................................... 25
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Shooting modes .......................................................................... 43
t Smart Auto mode ........................................................... 43
P Program mode........................................................................... 44
Program Shift .................................................................................. 44
A Aperture Priority mode .............................................................. 45
S Shutter Priority mode ................................................................. 45
M Manual mode............................................................................ 46
Framing mode ................................................................................. 46
Using bulb ....................................................................................... 46
i Lens Priority mode ................................................................... 47
Using the E mode ................................................................ 47
Using i-Function in PASM modes ................................................. 48
Using Z.................................................................................. 49
g Magic mode ............................................................................ 50
s Scene mode ......................................................................... 51
v Movie mode ............................................................................ 54
Available functions by shooting mode ............................................ 55
Chapter 2
Shooting Functions
Size .............................................................................................. 57
Photo size options ......................................................................... 57
Video size options ......................................................................... 58
Quality .......................................................................................... 59
Photo quality options ..................................................................... 59
Video quality options ..................................................................... 59
ISO sensitivity .............................................................................. 60
White Balance (light source) ....................................................... 61
White Balance options ................................................................... 61
Customizing preset options ............................................................. 62
Picture Wizard (photo styles) ...................................................... 64
AF mode ...................................................................................... 65
Single AF ....................................................................................... 65
Continuous AF ............................................................................... 66
Manual focus ................................................................................. 66
AF area ......................................................................................... 67
Selection AF .................................................................................. 67
Multi AF ......................................................................................... 68
Face detection AF ......................................................................... 68
Self-portrait AF .............................................................................. 69
MF assist ..................................................................................... 70
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) ................................................ 71
OIS options ................................................................................... 71
Drive (shooting method) ............................................................. 72
Single ............................................................................................ 72
Continuous .................................................................................... 72
Burst ............................................................................................. 73
Timer ............................................................................................. 73
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AE Bracket) ......................................... 74
White Balance Bracketing (WB Bracket) ........................................ 74
Picture Wizard Bracketing (P Wiz Bracket) ..................................... 75
Bracketing setting .......................................................................... 75
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Flash............................................................................................. 76
Flash options ................................................................................. 76
Correcting the red-eye effect ......................................................... 77
Adjusting the flash intensity ............................................................ 77
Metering ....................................................................................... 79
Multi .............................................................................................. 79
Center-weighted ............................................................................ 80
Spot .............................................................................................. 80
Measuring the exposure value of the focus area ............................ 81
Smart Range ................................................................................ 82
Selective Color ............................................................................ 83
Color space ................................................................................. 84
Exposure compensation/lock ..................................................... 85
Exposure compensation ................................................................ 85
Exposure lock ................................................................................ 86
Video functions............................................................................ 87
Movie AE mode ............................................................................. 87
Multi Motion .................................................................................. 87
Fader ............................................................................................. 88
Voice ............................................................................................. 88
Chapter 3
Playback/Editing
Searching and managing files .................................................... 90
Viewing photos .............................................................................. 90
Viewing image thumbnails ............................................................. 90
Viewing files by category in Smart Album ....................................... 91
Viewing files as a folder.................................................................. 91
Protecting files ............................................................................... 92
Deleting files .................................................................................. 92
Deleting a single file ......................................................................... 92
Deleting multiple files ....................................................................... 93
Deleting all files................................................................................ 93
Viewing photos ............................................................................ 94
Enlarging a photo .......................................................................... 94
Viewing a slide show ..................................................................... 94
Auto rotating .................................................................................. 95
Setting the thumbnail mode ........................................................... 95
Playing videos ............................................................................. 96
Trimming a video during playback .................................................. 96
Capturing an image during playback ............................................. 97
Editing photos ............................................................................. 98
Options ......................................................................................... 98
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Chapter 4
Wireless network
Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings ..... 101
Connecting to a WLAN ................................................................ 101
Setting network options ................................................................ 102
Manually setting the IP address ..................................................... 102
Using the login browser ............................................................... 103
Network connection tips .............................................................. 104
Entering text ................................................................................ 105
Sending photos or videos to a smart phone ........................... 106
Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release .................. 107
Using photo or video sharing websites ................................... 109
Accessing a website .................................................................... 109
Uploading photos or videos ......................................................... 109
Sending photos or videos via email ......................................... 111
Changing email settings .............................................................. 111
Storing your information ................................................................ 111
Setting an email password ............................................................ 112
Changing the email password ....................................................... 112
Sending photos or videos via email .............................................. 113
Uploading photos to a cloud server ......................................... 115
Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos......................... 116
Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC ..................... 116
Sending photos or videos to a PC ............................................... 116
Viewing photos or videos on a TV Link-enabled TV ............... 118
Sending photos using Wi-Fi Direct .......................................... 120
About the Wake on LAN (WOL) feature.................................... 121
Setting the PC to wake up from sleep mode .................................. 121
Setting the PC to turn on ............................................................... 122
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Chapter 6
Connecting to external devices
Viewing files on an HDTV or a 3D TV ....................................... 134
Viewing files on an HDTV ............................................................. 134
Viewing files on a 3D TV .............................................................. 135
Printing photos .......................................................................... 136
Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer ............................ 136
Configuring print settings .............................................................. 137
Creating a print order (DPOF) ....................................................... 137
DPOF options ............................................................................... 138
Transferring files to your computer .......................................... 139
Transferring files to your Windows computer ............................... 139
Connecting the camera as a removable disk ................................. 139
Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) ................................. 140
Transferring files to your Mac computer ....................................... 140
Using programs on a PC ........................................................... 141
Installing software ........................................................................ 141
Programs contained on the CD ..................................................... 141
Using Intelli-studio ....................................................................... 142
Requirements ................................................................................ 142
Using the Intelli-studio Interface ..................................................... 143
Transferring files using Intelli-studio ................................................ 144
Using Samsung RAW Converter .................................................. 145
Requirements for Windows ........................................................... 145
Requirements for Mac ................................................................... 145
Using the Samsung RAW Converter Interface ............................... 146
Editing RAW format files ................................................................ 146
Chapter 5
Camera settings menu
User settings ............................................................................. 124
ISO Customizing .......................................................................... 124
ISO Step ....................................................................................... 124
Auto ISO Range ............................................................................ 124
DMF (Direct Manual Focus) .......................................................... 124
AF Priority .................................................................................... 125
Distortion Correct ........................................................................ 125
iFn Customizing ........................................................................... 125
User Display ................................................................................ 126
Key Mapping ............................................................................... 127
Grid Line ...................................................................................... 127
AF Lamp ..................................................................................... 127
Setting 1 ..................................................................................... 128
Setting 2 ..................................................................................... 130
Setting 3 ..................................................................................... 131
GPS ............................................................................................ 132
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Before contacting a service center .......................................... 158
Camera specifications .............................................................. 161
Glossary ..................................................................................... 166
Optional accessories ................................................................ 172
Index .......................................................................................... 174
FCC notice ................................................................................. 177
Declaration sentence in official languages .............................. 180
Chapter 7
Appendix
Error messages ......................................................................... 149
Maintaining the camera ............................................................ 150
Cleaning the camera .................................................................... 150
Camera lens and display ............................................................... 150
Image sensor ................................................................................ 150
Camera body ................................................................................ 150
Using or storing the camera ......................................................... 151
Inappropriate places to use or store the camera ............................ 151
Using on beaches or shores .......................................................... 151
Storing for extended period of time ............................................... 151
Using the camera with caution in humid environments .................. 152
Other cautions .............................................................................. 152
About memory card ..................................................................... 153
Supported memory card ............................................................... 153
Memory card capacity ................................................................... 153
Cautions when using memory cards ............................................. 155
About the battery ......................................................................... 156
Battery specifications .................................................................... 156
Battery life ..................................................................................... 157
Low battery message .................................................................... 157
Notes about using the battery ....................................................... 157
Notes about charging the battery .................................................. 157
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Concepts in Photography
Standing photography
Compose your shot; stand up straight with your feet shoulder-length
apart, and keep your elbows pointed down.
Shooting postures
A correct posture for stabilizing the camera is necessary for taking a
good photo. Even if you hold a camera correctly, the wrong posture
can cause the camera to shake. Stand up straight and remain still to
maintain a steady base for your camera. When shooting with a low
shutter speed, hold your breath to minimize body movement.
Holding the camera
Hold the camera with your right hand and place you right index finger
on the shutter button. Place your left hand under the lens for support.
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Crouching photography
Compose your shot, crouch with one knee touching the ground, and
keep a straight posture.
Aperture
The aperture, a hole that controls the amount of light that enters the
camera, is one of the three factors that determine the exposure. The
aperture housing contains thin, metal plates that open and close to let
light through the aperture and into the camera. The size of the aperture
is closely related to the brightness of a photo: the larger the aperture,
the brighter the photo; the smaller the aperture, the darker the photo.
Aperture sizes
Minimum aperture Medium aperture Maximum aperture
Darker photo
(aperture opened slightly)
Brighter photo
(aperture opened wide)
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The size of the aperture is represented by a value known as an
“F-number.” The f-number represents the focal length divided by the
diameter of the lens. For example, if a lens with a 50 mm focal length
has an f-number of F2, the diameter of the aperture is 25 mm.
(50 mm/25 mm=F2) The smaller the f-number, the greater the size of
the aperture.
The opening in the aperture is described as the Exposure Value (EV).
Increasing the Exposure Value (+1 EV) means the amount of light
doubles. Decreasing the Exposure Value (-1 EV) means the amount of
light halves. You can also use the exposure compensation feature to
fine-tune the amount of light by subdividing exposure values into 1/2,
1/3 EV, and so on.
+1 EV
F1.4 F2 F2.8 F4 F5.6 F8
-1 EV
Exposure Value Steps
Aperture value and the depth of field
You can blur or sharpen the background of a photo by controlling the
aperture. It is closely related to the depth of field (DOF), which can be
expressed as small or large.
A photo with a large DOF A photo with a small DOF
The aperture housing contains several blades. These blades move together
and control the amount of light passing through the center of the aperture.
The number of blades also affects the shape of light when shooting night
scenes. If an aperture has an even number of blades, light divides into an
equal number of sections. If the number of blades is odd, the number of
sections is double the number of blades.
For example, an aperture with 8 blades divides light into 8 sections and an
aperture with 7 blades into 14 sections.
7 blades 8 blades
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Shutter speed
Shutter speed refers to the amount of time it takes to open and close
the shutter, and it is an important factor in the brightness of a photo, as
it controls the amount of light which passes through the aperture before
it reaches the image sensor.
Usually, the shutter speed is manually adjustable. The measurement
of the shutter speed is known as the “Exposure Value” (EV), which is
marked in intervals of 1 s, 1/2 s, 1/4 s, 1/8 s, 1/15 s, 1/1000 s,
1/2000 s, and so on.
Exposure
+1 EV
-1 EV
1s 1/2 s 1/4 s 1/8 s 1/15 s 1/30 s
Shutter Speed
Therefore, the faster the shutter speed, the less light will be let in.
Likewise, the slower the shutter speed, the more light will be let in.
As the photos below illustrate, a slow shutter speed allows more time
to let light in, so the photo becomes brighter. On the other hand, a fast
shutter speed allows less time to let light in and the photo becomes
darker and more easily freezes subjects in motion.
0.8 s 0.004 s
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ISO sensitivity
The exposure of an image is determined by the sensitivity of the
camera. This sensitivity is based on international film standards, known
as ISO standards. On digital cameras, this sensitivity rating is used
to represent the sensitivity of the digital mechanism that captures the
image.
ISO sensitivity doubles as the number doubles. For example, an
ISO 200 setting is capable of capturing images at twice the speed of an
ISO 100 setting. However, higher ISO settings can result in “noise”—
small specks, spots, and other phenomena in a photo that give the shot
a noisy or dirty appearance. As a general rule, it is best to use a low
ISO setting to prevent noise in your photos, unless you are shooting in
darkened environments or at night.
Changes in the quality and brightness according to ISO sensitivity
Because a low ISO sensitivity means the camera will be less sensitive
to light, you need more light to have an optimal exposure. When using
a low ISO sensitivity, open the aperture more or reduce the shutter
speed to allow more light to enter the camera. For example, on a sunny
day when light is abundant, a low ISO sensitivity does not require a low
shutter speed. However, in a dark place or at night, a low ISO sensitivity
and a fast shutter speed will result in a blurry photo.
A photo captured with a tripod and
high sensitivity
A blurred photo with a low ISO sensitivity
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How the aperture setting, shutter speed,
and ISO sensitivity control exposure
The aperture setting, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity are closely
interconnected in photography. The aperture setting controls the
opening that regulates the light that enters the camera, while the shutter
speed determines the length of time that light is allowed to enter.
ISO sensitivity determines the speed at which the film reacts to light.
Together, these three aspects are described as the triangle of exposure.
A change in shutter speed, aperture value, or ISO sensitivity can be
offset by adjustments to the others to maintain the amount of light.
The results, however, change according to the settings. For example,
shutter speed is useful in expressing movement, aperture can control
the depth of field, and ISO sensitivity can control the graininess of a
photo.
Settings Results
Aperture
Wide aperture
= more light
Narrow aperture
= less light
Wide = small depth of field
Narrow = large depth of field
Settings Results
Shutter speed
Fast speed
= less light
Slow speed
= more light
Fast = still
Slow = blurry
ISO sensitivity
High sensitivity
= more sensitive to light
Low sensitivity
= less sensitive to light
High = more grainy
Low = less grainy
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Correlation between focal length, angle,
and perspective
Focal length, which is measured in millimeters, is the distance between
the middle of the lens to its focal point. It affects the angle and
perspective of captured images. A short focal length translates into a
wide angle, which allows you to capture a wide shot. A long focal length
translates into a narrow angle, which allows you to capture telephoto
shots.
Short focal length
wide shot
wide angle
wide-angle lens
Long focal length
telephoto shot
narrow angle
telephoto lens
Look at these photos below and compare the changes.
20 mm angle 50 mm angle 200 mm angle
Normally, a lens with a wide angle is suitable for shooting landscapes and
a lens with a narrow angle is recommended for shooting sports events or
portraits.
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Depth of field
Portraits or still-life photos mostly acclaimed by people are the ones on
which the background is out of focus so the subject looks pronounced.
Depending on the focused areas, a photo can be blurred or sharpened.
This is called ‘a low DOF’ or ‘a high DOF’.
The depth of field is the focused area around the subject. Therefore,
a small DOF signifies that the focused area is narrow and a large DOF
means the focused area is wide.
A photo with a small DOF, which stresses the subject and makes the
rest of it blurred, can be obtained by using a telescope lens or selecting
a low aperture value. Conversely, a photo with a large DOF which
shows all the elements on the photo sharply focused can be achieved
by using a wide angle lens or selecting a high aperture value.
Small Depth of Field Large Depth of Field
What controls out-of-focus effects?
DOF depends on aperture value
The wider the aperture is (namely the lower the aperture value), the
lower the DOF becomes. Under the condition where the other values
including shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are equal, a low aperture
value leads to a photo with a low DOF.
20 mm F5.7 50 mm F22
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DOF depends on focal length
The longer the focal length is, the lower the DOF gets. A telescope lens
with a longer focal length than a telescope lens with a short focal length
is better to capture a photo of a low DOF.
A photo captured with a 20 mm
telescope lens
A photo captured with a 100 mm
telescope lens
DOF depends on the distance between the subject and
the camera
The shorter the distance between the subject and the camera is, the
lower the DOF gets. Therefore, taking a photo close to a subject can
result in a photo of low DOF.
A photo captured with a 100 mm telescope lens
A photo captured close to the subject
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DOF preview
You can use the Custom button to get an idea of what your shot will
look like before shooting. When you press the button, the camera
adjusts the aperture to the predefined settings and shows the results on
the screen. Set the function of the Custom button to Optical Preview.
(p. 127)
Composition
It is fun to capture a photo of the beauty of world with a camera. No
matter how the world is beautiful, however, a poor composition cannot
capture the beauty of it.
When it comes to composition, it is very important to prioritize subjects.
Composition in photography means arranging objects in a photo.
Usually, abiding by the rule of thirds leads to a good composition.
Rule of Thirds
To use the rule of thirds, divide the image into a 3x3 pattern of equal
rectangles.
To compose photos that best emphasize the subject, make sure the
subject is located at one of the corners of the center rectangle.
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Using the rule of thirds will create photos with stable and compelling
compositions. Below are a few examples.
Photos with two subjects
If your subject is in one corner of the photo, it creates an unbalanced
composition. You can stabilize the photo by capturing a second subject
in the opposite corner to balance the weight of the photo.
Subject 1
Subject 2
Subject 1
Subject 2
Unstable Stable
When taking landscape photos, centering the horizon will create an
unbalanced effect. Give more weight to the photo by moving the
horizon up or down.
Subject 1
Subject 2
Subject 1
Subject 2
Unstable Stable
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Flash
Light is one of the most important components in photography. It’s
not easy, however, to have an enough amount of light anytime and
anywhere. Making use of a flash allows you to optimize light settings
and create a variety of effects.
Flash, also known as strobe or speed light, helps to create adequate
exposure in low-light conditions. It is also useful in light-abundant
situations. For example, flash can be used in compensating the
exposure of a subject’s shadow or capturing clearly both the subject
and the background in backlit conditions.
Before correction After correction
Flash guide number
The model number of a flash refers to the flash’s power, and the
maximum amount of light created is represented by a value known
as a “guide number.” The bigger the guide number, the more light is
emitted from the flash. The guide number is achieved by multiplying the
distance from the flash to the subject and the aperture value when the
ISO sensitivity is set to 100.
Guide number = Flash to Subject Distance X Aperture value
Aperture value = Guide number / Flash to Subject Distance
Flash to Subject Distance = Guide number / Aperture value
Therefore, if you know the guide number of a flash, you can estimate an
optimum flash to subject distance when setting the flash manually. For
example, if a flash has a guide number of GN 20 and is 4 meters away
from the subject, the optimal aperture value is F5.0.
25
Concepts in Photography
Bounce Photography
Bounce photography refers to the method of bouncing light off of
the ceiling or walls so that the light spreads evenly over the subject.
Normally, photos captured with flash may appear unnatural and cast
shadows. Subjects in photos captured with bounce photography cast
no shadows and look smooth due to evenly spread light.
Chapter 1
My Camera
Learn about your camera’s layout, display icons, basic functions, supplied lens,
and optional accessories.
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Getting started
Unpacking
Check your product box for the following items.
Camera
(including the body cap
and hot-shoe cover)
External flash USB cable Rechargeable battery
Battery cradle/AC power cable Software CD-ROM
(User manual included)
User manual Basic Operation Strap
•
The illustrations may differ from your actual items.
•
You can purchase optional accessories at a retailer or a Samsung service center. Samsung is not responsible for any
problems caused by using unauthorized accessories. For information about accessories, refer to page 172.
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Camera layout
No. Name
1
Mode dial
• t: Smart Auto mode (p. 43)
• P: Program mode (p. 44)
• A: Aperture Priority mode (p. 45)
• S: Shutter Priority mode (p. 45)
• M: Manual mode (p. 46)
• i: Lens Priority Mode (p. 47)
• g: Magic Mode (p. 50)
• s: Scene mode (p. 51)
• v: Movie mode (p. 54)
• B: Wi-Fi (p. 100)
2
Wi-Fi shortcut button
Start a desired Wi-Fi function. (p. 127)
3
Microphone
4
Eyelet for camera strap
5
Speaker
6
Image sensor
No. Name
7
Lens release button
8
Lens mount
9
Lens mount index
10
AF-assist light/Timer lamp
11
Power switch
12
Shutter button
9
10
11
12
123
4
6
7
8
5
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No. Name
1
Hot-shoe cover
2
Hot-shoe
3
Video recording button
Start recording a video.
4
Status lamp
Indicate the status of the camera.
• Blinking: When saving a photo,
shooting a video, sending data to a
computer or printer, or connecting to
WLAN or sending a photo.
• Steady: When there is no data transfer
or when data transfer to a computer or
printer is complete.
5
Fn button
Access major functions and fine-tune
some settings.
6
o button
• In the Menu screen: Save the
selected options.
• In Shooting mode: Allow you to
select a focus area manually in some
shooting modes.
No. Name
7
Delete/Custom button
• In Shooting mode: Perform the
assigned function. (p. 127)
• In Playback mode: Delete files.
8
Navigation button (Smart dial)
• In Shooting mode
- D: View camera settings and
change options
- I: Adjust the exposure value/In
M mode, select an aperture value or
shutter speed
- C: Select a drive option
- F: Select an AF mode
• In other situations
Move up, down, left, right, respectively.
(You can also rotate the navigation
button.)
9
Playback button
Enter Playback mode.
10
MENU button
Access options or menus.
11
Display
5
12
4
3
6
7
8
9
10
11
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30
No. Name
1
USB and shutter release port
Connect the camera to a computer or
shutter release. Use a shutter release
cable with a tripod to minimize camera
movement.
2
HDMI port
3
Battery chamber/Memory card cover
Insert a memory card and battery.
4
Tripod mount
5
Internal antenna
* Avoid contact with the internal antenna while
using the wireless network.
1
2
4
5
3
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Display icons
In Shooting mode
Capturing photos
1
2
3
London
1. Shooting options (left)
Icon Description
Photo size
Photo quality
Focus area
Face detection
AF mode (p. 65)
Color space
Smart range (p. 82)
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) (p. 71)
2. Shooting options (right)
Icon Description
Drive mode
Icon Description
Flash option
Flash intensity
Metering (p. 79)
White Balance (p. 61)
White Balance micro adjustment
Face tone
Face retouch
Picture Wizard (p. 64)
Smart filter (p. 50)
Magic frame (p. 50)
Selective color (p. 83)
3. Shooting information
Icon Description
Z on
Z ratio
GPS activated*
Date
Time
Location information*
Focus aid bar (p. 70)**
Auto focus frame
Spot metering area
Distance Scale (p. 126)
Icon Description
Level gauge (p. 32)
Camera shake
Histogram (p. 126)
Shooting mode
Focus
Flash indicator
Shutter speed
Aperture value
Exposure value
ISO sensitivity (p. 60)
Auto Exposure Lock (p. 86)
Memory card not inserted***
Available number of photos
• : Fully charged
• : Partially charged
• (Red): Empty (recharge
the battery)
* These icons appear when you attach an optional
GPS module.
**This icon appears when you select the FA option of the
MF Assist function.
*** Photos that were captured without inserting a memory
card cannot be printed, or transferred to a memory card
or a computer.
The icons displayed will change according to
the mode you select or the options you set.
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Recording videos 2. Shooting options (right)
Icon Description
Timer
Metering (p. 79)
White Balance (p. 61)
Picture Wizard (p. 64)
Selective color (p. 83)
3. Shooting information
Icon Description
Date
Time
Histogram (p. 126)
Movie AE mode
Shutter speed
Aperture value
Exposure value
ISO sensitivity
Auto Exposure Lock (p. 86)
Memory card not inserted
Icon Description
Available recording time
• : Fully charged
• : Partially charged
• (Red): Empty (recharge the
battery)
The icons displayed will change according to
the mode you select or the options you set.
About the level gauge
The level gauge helps you align the camera with
the horizontal and vertical lines on the display.
Vertical
Horizontal
▲ Level ▲ Unlevel
1
2
3
1. Shooting options (left)
Icon Description
Auto focus activated
Video size
Video quality
Multi Motion
AF mode (p. 65)
Fader (p. 88)
Voice recording on (p. 88)
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) (p. 71)
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In Playback mode
Viewing photos
Mode
Metering
Flash
Focal Length
White Balance
EV
Picture Wizard
Size
Date
Information
London
Icon Description
Volume
Continuously captured file
Location information
RAW file
3D file
Print information added to file (p. 137)
Protected file
Folder number - File number
Location information
Shutter speed
Aperture value
ISO value
Current file/The total number of files
1
2
3
4
No. Description
1
Captured photo
2
RGB histogram (p. 126)
3
Shooting mode, Metering, Flash,
White Balance, Picture Wizard,
Focus range, Exposure value,
Photo size, Date
4
Shutter speed, Aperture value,
ISO value, Current file/The total number
of files
Playing videos
Pause
Movie Size
Date
Stop
Icon Description
Playback speed
Volume
Folder number - File number
Multi Motion
Current playback time
Video length
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Lenses
You can purchase optional lenses made exclusively for your NX series
camera. Learn about the functions of each lens and select one that suits
your needs and preferences.
Lens layout
SAMSUNG 20-50 mm F3.5-5.6 ED II lens (example)
7
1
2
3
4
6
5
No. Description
1
Lens mount index
2
Zoom lock switch
3
Lens
4
Focus ring (p. 70)
5
i-Function button (p. 48)
6
Zoom ring
7
Lens contacts
When not using the lens, attach the lens cap and lens mount cover to protect
the lens from dust and scratches.
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Locking or unlocking the lens
To lock the lens, pull and hold the zoom lock switch away from the
camera body and rotate the zoom ring clockwise.
To unlock the lens, rotate the zoom ring counter-clockwise until you hear
the click.
You cannot capture a photo when the lens is locked.
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SAMSUNG 18-55 mm F3.5-5.6 OIS III lens (example)
1
2
3
5
4
67
8
No. Description
1
Lens mount index
2
Zoom ring
3
Focus ring (p. 70)
4
Lens hood mount index
5
Lens
6
i-Function button (p. 48)
7
AF/MF switch (p. 65)
8
Lens contacts
SAMSUNG 16 mm F2.4 lens (example)
5
2
1
4
3
No. Description
1
i-Function button (p. 48)
2
Lens mount index
3
Focus ring (p. 70)
4
Lens
5
Lens contacts
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Lens markings
Find out what the numbers on the lens signify.
SAMSUNG 18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 ED OIS lens (example)
12345
No. Description
1
Aperture value
A range of supported aperture values. For example, 1:3.5-6.3 means
the maximum aperture value range from 3.5 to 6.3.
2
Focal length
The distance from the middle of the lens to its focal point
(in millimeters). This figure is expressed in a range: minimum
focal length to maximum focal length of the lens.
Longer focal lengths result in narrower angles of view and the subject
is magnified. Shorter focal lengths result in wider angles of view.
3
ED
ED stands for Extra-low Dispersion. Extra-low dispersion glass is
effective in minimizing chromatic aberration (a distortion that occurs
when a lens fails to focus all colors to the same convergence point).
4
OIS (p. 71)
Optical Image Stabilization. Lenses with this feature can detect
camera shake and effectively cancel out the movement inside the
camera.
5
Ø
The lens diameter. When you attach a filter to the lens, make sure
that the diameters of the lens and the filter are the same.
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Accessories
You can use accessories including external flash and GPS module that
can help you capture better and more convenient photos.
For more information about optional accessories, refer to the manual for
each accessory.
•
The illustrations may differ from the actual items.
•
You can purchase Samsung-approved accessories at a retailer or a
Samsung service center. Samsung is not responsible for damage caused
by using another manufacturer's accessories.
External flash layout
SEF220A (example) (optional)
2
1
3
45
6
7
8
9
No. Description
1
Display icons
2
READY lamp/Test button
3
MODE button
4
Flash release button
5
POWER button
6
Battery cover
7
Bulb
8
TELE/WIDE mode switch
9
Hot-shoe connection
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SEF8A (example)
1
2
3
No. Description
1
Bulb
2
Hot-shoe fastening dial
3
Hot-shoe connection
Connecting the flash
1 Remove the hot-shoe cover from the camera.
2 Connect the flash by sliding it into the hot-shoe.
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3 Lock the flash into place by turning the hot-shoe fastening
dial clockwise.
4 Lift up the flash for use.
•
You can capture a photo with a flash that is not fully charged, but it is
recommended to use a fully charged flash.
•
Refer to the optional accessories page for available external flashes.
(p. 172)
•
The available options may differ depending on the shooting mode.
•
There is an interval between two bursts of the flash. Do not move until the
flash fires a second time.
•
SEF8A may not be compatible with other NX series cameras.
•
For more details about optional flashes, refer to the user manual for the
flash.
Use only Samsung-approved flashes. Using incompatible flashes may
damage your camera.
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GPS module layout (optional)
1
2
3
4
5
No. Description
1
Status lamp
2
POWER button
3
Hot-shoe fastening dial
4
Hot-shoe connection
5
Battery cover
Attaching the GPS module
1 Remove the hot-shoe cover from the camera.
2 Mount the GPS module by sliding in into the hot-shoe.
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3 Lock the GPS module into place by turning the hot-shoe
fastening dial towards LOCK.
4 Press the power button of the GPS module.
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Shooting modes
Two simple shooting modes—Smart Auto and Scene mode—help you
capture photos with numerous automatic settings. Additional modes
allow for greater customization of settings.
Icon Description
tSmart Auto mode (p. 43)
PProgram mode (p. 44)
AAperture Priority mode (p. 45)
SShutter Priority mode (p. 45)
MManual mode (p. 46)
iLens Priority Mode (p. 47)
gMagic Mode (p. 50)
sScene mode (p. 51)
vMovie mode (p. 54)
BWi-Fi (p. 100)
t Smart Auto mode
In Smart Auto mode, the camera recognizes surrounding conditions
and automatically adjusts factors that contribute to exposure, including
shutter speed, aperture value, metering, White Balance, and exposure
compensation. As the camera controls most of the functions, some
shooting functions are limited. This mode is useful for capturing quick
snapshots with the least amount of adjustment.
The camera may detect different scenes, even the same subjects, depending
on external factors such as camera shake, lighting, and distance to the
subject.
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P Program mode
The camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture value so
that an optimal exposure value can be achieved.
This mode is useful when you want to capture shots of constant
exposure while being able to adjust other settings.
Program Shift
Program Shift function lets you adjust the shutter speed and aperture
value while the camera maintains the same exposure. When you rotate
the navigation button counter-clockwise, the shutter speed decreases
and the aperture value increases. When you rotate the navigation
button clockwise, the shutter speed increases and the aperture value
decreases.
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45
A Aperture Priority mode
In Aperture Priority mode, the camera automatically calculates shutter
speed according to the aperture value you choose. You can adjust the
depth of field (DOF) by changing the aperture value. This mode is useful
for taking portraits and landscape shots.
Large Depth of Field Small Depth of Field
In low-light settings, you may need to increase the ISO sensitivity to prevent
blurred photos.
S Shutter Priority mode
In Shutter Priority mode, the camera automatically adjusts the aperture
value according to the shutter speed you choose. This mode is useful
for capturing photos of fast-moving subjects or for creating tracer
effects in a photo.
For example, set the shutter speed to over 1/500 s to freeze the
subject. To make the subject appear blurred set the shutter speed to
below 1/30 s.
Slow shutter speed Fast shutter speed
In order to compensate for the reduced amount of light allowed by fast
shutter speeds, open the aperture and let in more light. If your photos are still
too dark, increase the ISO value.
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M Manual mode
Manual mode lets you adjust the shutter speed and aperture value
manually. In this mode, you can fully control the exposure of your
photos.
This mode is useful in controlled shooting environments, such as a
studio, or when it is necessary to fine-tune camera settings. The Manual
mode is also recommended for shooting night scenes or fireworks.
Framing mode
When you adjust the aperture value or shutter speed, the exposure
changes according to the settings, so the display may darken. With this
function on, the brightness of the display is constant regardless of the
settings, so you can better frame your shot.
To use Framing
Mode,
In Shooting mode, press [m]
→
K
→
Framing Mode
→
an option.
Using bulb
Use a bulb to shoot night scenes or the night sky. During the interval
between the first [Shutter] press and the second [Shutter] press,
the shutter is left open so you can create moving light effects.
To use a bulb,
Press [I] to select a shutter speed, and then rotate the
navigation button counter-clockwise to Bulb
→
press [Shutter] to start shooting
→
press [Shutter] again to
stop shooting.
•
If you set a high ISO value or open the shutter for a long time, image noise
may increase.
•
The continuous shooting function cannot be used with the Bulb function.
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47
i Lens Priority mode
Using the E mode
You can select an appropriate scene (i-Scene) or a filter effect to the lens
you attached. Available scenes and filter effects may differ depending on
the lens attached.
1 Rotate the mode dial to i.
2 Press [i-Function] on the lens to select E.
•
You can also use this function by pressing [f].
3 Adjust the focus ring to select a scene or filter effect.
•
If you pressed [f] to select E, press [o], and then rotate
the navigation button or press [C/F] to select an option.
Backlight
E
4 Fully press [Shutter] to capture the photo.
Available scene modes and filter effects (for SAMSUNG 20-50 mm
F3.5-5.6 ED II lens): Beauty Shot, Portrait, Children, Backlight,
Landscape, Sunset, Dawn, Beach & Snow, Night, Vignetting,
Miniature, Fish Eye, Sketch, Defog, Halftone Dots
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Using i-Function in PASM modes
When you use the i-Function button on an i-Function lens, you can
manually select and adjust shutter speed, aperture value, exposure
value, ISO sensitivity, and White Balance on the lens.
1 Rotate the mode dial to P, A, S, or M.
2 Press [i-Function] on the lens to select a setting.
•
You can also rotate the navigation button or press [C/F] to
select a setting.
Auto
3 Adjust the focus ring to select an option.
Auto
4 Fully press [Shutter] to capture the photo.
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Available options
Shooting mode PASM
Aperture value
-O-O
Shutter speed
--OO
Exposure value
OOO -
ISO
OOOO
White Balance
OOOO
Z
OOOO
To select items to appear when you press [i-Function] on the lens in
Shooting mode, press [m]
→
X
→
iFn Customizing
→
an option
→
[m].
Using Z
The Z allows you to zoom in on a subject with less degradation of
photo quality than the Digital zoom. However, the photo resolution may
change compared to when you zoom in by rotating the zoom ring.
1 Rotate the mode dial to P, A, S, M, or i.
2 Press [i-Function] on the lens to select Z.
•
You can also rotate the navigation button or press [C/F] to
select a setting.
3 Adjust the focus ring to select an option.
•
Photo resolution varies according to the zoom rate if you use the
Z.
3:2 16:9 1:1
x1.2
4560X3040
(13.9M)
4560X2568
(11.7M)
3040X3040
(9.2M)
x1.4
3888X2592
(10.1M)
3888X2184
(8.5M)
2592X2592
(6.7M)
x1.7
3264X2176
(7.1M)
3264X1840
(6.0M)
2176X2176
(4.7M)
x2
2736X1824
(5.0M)
2736X1536
(4.2M)
1824X1824
(3.3M)
These figures are based on the maximum resolution at each image ratio.
4 Fully press [Shutter] to capture the photo.
•
Z is not available when you capture burst shots.
•
Z is not available when you capture photos in the RAW file format.
•
Z is deactivated when you record videos by pressing the video
recording button.
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50
g Magic mode
You can apply various filter effects and frame effects to your photos or
videos to create unique images. The shape and the feel of the photos or
videos will change according to the effect you select.
To set an effect,
In Shooting mode, press [f]
→
Magic Mode
→
Magic Frame or Smart Filter
→
a desired effect.
•
If you select Sketch among filter effects, the photo size will automatically
change to 5.9M and below.
•
If you set a frame effect, the photo size will be automatically set to 2M.
•
You cannot record a video with a frame effect.
•
If you set a filter effect, the size of the video will be 640X480 or below.
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s Scene mode
In Scene mode, the camera selects the best settings for each type of
scene.
You can select a desired scene by pressing [f] in Shooting mode.
Icon Description
Panorama: Capture a 2D or 3D
panoramic photo. Captured 3D
panoramic photos can be viewed
only on a 3D TV.
•
The maximum size of a 2D panoramic photo is 8000 X 1152
(horizontal) and 1728 X 4752 (vertical).
•
The maximum size of a 3D panoramic photo is 3300 X 768
(horizontal).
•
In Panorama mode, some shooting options are not available.
•
The camera may stop shooting due to the shooting
composition or the subject's movement.
•
In Panorama mode, your camera may not capture the entire
last scene if you stop moving the camera to improve the photo
quality. To capture the entire scene, move your camera slightly
beyond the point where you want the scene to end.
Icon Description
•
In 3D Panorama mode, your camera may not capture the
very beginning or end of a scene due to the nature of the 3D
effect. To capture the entire scene, move slightly beyond the
beginning and end points you want to capture.
•
In 3D Panorama mode, photos are captured in both JPEG and
MPO file formats.
•
You can view an MPO file that supports the 3D effect only on
an MPO-compatible display, such as 3D TV or 3D monitor. On
your camera's display, you can view only JPEG files.
•
Use proper 3D glasses when you view an MPO file on a 3D TV
or 3D monitor.
Beauty Shot: Hide facial
imperfections.
Night: Capture scenes at night or in
low lighting. Use a tripod to prevent
your camera from shaking that is
caused by low shutter speed.
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52
Icon Description
Landscape: Capture still-life scenes
and landscapes.
Portrait: Automatically detect and
focus on human faces so that you
can achieve clear, soft portraits.
Children: Make children appear more
noticeable by capturing their clothes
and the background vividly.
Sports: Capture fast moving
subjects.
Icon Description
Close Up: Capture detailed parts of
a subject or small subjects, such as
flowers or insects.
Text: Clearly capture text from printed
or electronic documents.
Sunset: Capture scenes at sunset,
with natural-looking reds and yellows.
Dawn: Capture scenes at sunrise.
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Icon Description
Backlight: Capture backlit subjects.
Fireworks: Capture colorful fireworks
at night. Use a tripod to prevent your
camera from shaking.
Beach & Snow: Reduce
underexposed photos due to sunlight
reflected from sand or snow.
3D: Capture 3D photos. (p. 135)
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v Movie mode
In Movie mode, you can shoot videos in Full High Definition (1920X1080)
and capture sound via the camera’s microphone.
In order to adjust the exposure level, you can select Program in the
Movie AE Mode options menu so that the aperture value and shutter
speed can be automatically set or select Aperture Priority to manually
set the aperture value. You can also select Shutter Priority to manually
set the shutter speed or select Manual to manually set both the
aperture value and shutter speed. While shooting a video, press [F] to
activate or deactivate the AF function.
Select Fader to fade in or out a scene. You can also select Voice to
mute or un-mute voice.
The camera lets you capture video files up to 25 minutes in length at
30 or 24 fps, and saves the files in MP4 (H.264) format. 24 fps is
available only with 1920X810.
•
H.264 (MPEG-4 part10/AVC) is the latest video coding format established
in 2003 collaboratively by ISO-IEC and ITU-T. Since this format uses a high
compression rate, more data can be saved in less memory space.
•
If you have the image stabilizer option on when shooting a movie, the
camera may record the image stabilizer sound.
•
The zoom sound or other lens sounds may be recorded if you adjust the
lens while recording a video.
•
When using an optional video lens, the autofocus noise is not recorded.
•
If you remove the camera lens while recording a movie, the recording will
be interrupted. Do not change the lens while recording.
•
If you remove an external zoom microphone while recording a movie, the
recording will be interrupted. Do not remove it while recording.
•
If you change the shooting angle of the camera suddenly while shooting
a movie, the camera may not be able to record images accurately. Use a
tripod to minimize camera shake.
•
In Movie mode, the camera supports only the Multi AF function. You
cannot use any other focus area setting functions, such as Face Detection
AF.
•
When the size of a movie file exceeds 4 GB, the camera automatically
stops recording. If this occurs, continue shooting by starting a new movie
file.
•
If you use a slow writing memory card, the recording of your movie can be
interrupted because the card cannot process data at the rate the video is
being shot. If this occurs, replace the card with a faster memory card or
reduce the image size (for example, from 1280X720 to 640X480).
•
When formatting a memory card, always format using the camera. If you
format on another camera or a PC, you can lose files on the card or cause
a change in the capacity of the card.
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Available functions by shooting mode
For details about shooting functions, see Chapter 2.
Function Available in
Size (p. 57)
P/A/S/M/i/g*/s*/
v/t
Quality (p. 59)
P/A/S/M/i/g*/s*/v
ISO (p. 60)
P/A/S/M*/v*
White Balance (p. 61)
P/A/S/M/v
Picture Wizard (p. 64)
P/A/S/M/v
Selective Color (p. 83)
P/A/S/M/v
AF Mode (p. 65)
P/A/S/M/i*/g*/s*/v*
AF Area (p. 67)
P/A/S/M/i*/s*
MF Assist (p. 70)
P/A/S/M/i/g*/s/v/
t
OIS (p. 71)
P/A/S/M/i/g/s/v/
t
Drive (Continuous/Burst/Timer/
Bracketing) (p. 72)
P/A/S/M/i*/g*/s*/v*/
t*
Function Available in
Metering (p. 79)
P/A/S/M/v
Smart Range (p. 82)
P/A/S/M
Color Space (p. 84)
P/A/S/M/i/g/s/t
Flash (p. 76)
P*/A*/S*/M*/g*/s*/t*
Exposure compensation (p. 85)
P/A/S/i/g/s/v
Exposure lock (p. 86)
P/A/S/v*
Noise Reduction (p. 124)
P/A/S/M
* Some functions are limited in these modes.
Chapter 2
Shooting Functions
Learn about the functions you can set in Shooting mode.
You can enjoy more customized photos and videos by using the shooting functions.
Shooting Functions
5757
S
hooting Function
s
Shooting Functions
As you increase the resolution, your photo or video will include more
pixels, so it can be printed on larger paper or displayed on a larger
screen. When you use a high resolution, the file size will also increase.
Select a low resolution for photos that will be displayed in a digital
picture frame or uploaded to the web.
To set the size,
In Shooting mode, press [f]
→
Photo Size or Movie Size
→
an option.
Photo size options
Icon Size Recommended for
20.0M (5472X3648) (3:2) Printing on A1 paper.
10.1M (3888X2592) (3:2) Printing on A2 paper.
5.9M (2976X1984) (3:2) Printing on A3 paper.
2.0M (1728X1152) (3:2) Printing on A5 paper.
16.9M (5472X3080) (16:9) Printing on A1 paper or viewing on
an HDTV.
7.8M (3712X2088) (16:9) Printing on A3 paper or viewing on
an HDTV.
4.9M (2944X1656) (16:9) Printing on A4 paper or viewing on
an HDTV.
2.1M (1920X1080) (16:9) Printing on A5 paper or viewing on
an HDTV.
13.3M (3648X3648) (1:1) Printing a square photo on A1 paper.
7.0M (2640X2640) (1:1) Printing a square photo on A3 paper.
4.0M (2000X2000) (1:1) Printing a square photo on A4 paper.
1.1M (1024X1024) (1:1) Attaching to an email.
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Video size options
Icon Size Recommended for
1920X1080 (30 FPS) (16:9) Viewing on a Full HDTV.
1920X810 (24 FPS)
(Approx. 2.35:1) Viewing on an HDTV.
1280X720 (30 FPS) (16:9) Viewing on an HDTV.
640X480 (30 FPS) (4:3) Viewing on a TV.
320X240 (30 FPS) (4:3) Post on a website using the wireless
network (30 seconds maximum).
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The camera saves photos in either the JPEG or RAW format.
Photos captured by a camera are often transformed to the JPEG format
and stored in the memory according to the settings of the camera at the
time of shooting. RAW files are not transformed to the JPEG format and
are stored in the memory without any changes.
RAW files have the file extension “SRW”. To adjust and calibrate
exposures, White Balances, tones, contrasts, and colors of the RAW
files, or to convert them into JPEG or TIFF format, use the Samsung
RAW Converter program found on the supplied CD-ROM. Ensure you
have enough available memory to save photos in the RAW format.
To set the quality,
In Shooting mode, press [f]
→
Quality
→
an option.
Photo quality options
Icon Format Description
JPEG
Super Fine:
• Compressed for the best quality.
• Recommended for printing in large size.
JPEG
Fine:
• Compressed for better quality.
• Recommended for printing in normal size.
Icon Format Description
JPEG
Normal:
• Compressed for normal quality.
• Recommended for printing in small size or
uploading to the web.
RAW
RAW:
• Save a photo without data loss.
• Recommended for editing after shooting.
RAW+JPEG RAW + S.Fine: Save a photo in both the JPEG
(S.Fine quality) and RAW format.
RAW+JPEG RAW + Fine: Save a photo in both the JPEG
(Fine quality) and RAW format.
RAW+JPEG RAW + Normal: Save a photo in both the JPEG
(Normal quality) and RAW format.
Video quality options
Icon Extension Description
MP4 (H.264) Normal: Record videos in normal quality.
MP4 (H.264) HQ: Record videos in high quality.
Quality
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The ISO sensitivity value represents the sensitivity of camera to light.
The larger the ISO value, the more sensitive the camera is to light.
Consequently, by selecting a higher ISO sensitivity value, you can
capture photos in dim or dark places at faster shutter speeds. However,
this may increase electronic noise and result in a grainy photo.
To set ISO sensitivity,
In Shooting mode, press [f]
→
ISO
→
an option.
Examples
ISO 100 ISO 400
ISO 800 ISO 3200
•
Increase the ISO value in places where flash use is prohibited. You can
capture a clear photo by setting a high ISO value without having to secure
more light.
•
Use the Noise Reduction function in order to reduce the visual noise that
can appear on photos of a high ISO value. (p. 124)
ISO sensitivity
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The color of a photo depends on the type and quality of the light source.
If you want the color of your photo to be realistic, select an appropriate
lighting condition to calibrate the White Balance, such as Auto WB,
Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, or adjust color temperature manually. You
can also adjust color for the preset light sources so that the colors of the
photo match the actual scene under mixed lighting conditions.
To set the White
Balance,
In Shooting mode, press [f]
→
White Balance
→
an option.
White Balance options
Icon Description
Auto WB*: Use automatic settings depending on the lighting
conditions.
Daylight*: Select when taking outdoor photos on a sunny day.
This option results in photos closest to the natural colors of the
scene.
Cloudy*: Select when taking outdoor photos on a cloudy day or
in shadows. Photos captured on cloudy days tend to be more
bluish than on sunny days. This option offsets that effect.
Fluorescent White*: Select when shooting under a daylight
fluorescent lamp. Especially for white fluorescent light with a
color temperature of about 4,200K.
Icon Description
Fluorescent NW*: Select when shooting under a daylight
fluorescent lamp. Especially for white fluorescent light of very
white hues with a temperature of about 5,000K.
Fluorescent Daylight*: Select when shooting under a daylight
fluorescent lamp. Especially for white fluorescent light of slightly
bluish hue with a temperature of about 6,500K.
Tungsten*: Select when taking indoor photos under
incandescent bulbs or halogen lamps. Incandescent tungsten
bulbs tend to have a reddish hue. This option offsets that effect.
Flash WB*: Select when using a flash.
Custom Set: Use your pre-defined settings. You can manually
set the White Balance by shooting a white sheet of paper. Fill the
spot metering circle with the paper and set the White Balance.
* These options can be customized.
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Option Description
Color Temperature: Manually adjust the color temperature of
the light source. Color temperature is a measurement in degrees
Kelvin that indicates the specific type of light source. As the color
temperature increases, the color distribution becomes cooler.
Alternatively, as the color temperature decreases, the color
distribution becomes warmer.
Clear sky
Fluorescent H
Fluorescent L
Cloudy
Halogen lamp
Daylight
Tungsten
Candle light
Customizing preset options
You can also customize preset White Balance options.
To customize
preset options,
In Shooting mode, press [f]
→
White Balance
→
an option
→
[D]
→
rotate the navigation button or press
[D/I/C/F].
Back
White Balance : Daylight
Reset
Daylight
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Examples
Auto WB Daylight
Fluorescent Daylight Tungsten
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Picture Wizard lets you apply different photo styles to your photo to
create various looks and emotional moods. You can also create and
save your own photo styles by adjusting color, saturation, sharpness,
and contrast for each style.
There is no rule for which style is suitable in which conditions.
Experiment with different styles and find your own settings.
To set a photo style,
In Shooting mode, press [f]
→
Picture Wizard
→
an option.
Examples
Standard Vivid Portrait
Landscape Forest Retro
Cool Calm Classic
You can also adjust the value of the preset style settings. Select a Picture
Wizard option, press [D], and then adjust color, saturation, sharpness, or
contrast.
Picture Wizard (photo styles)
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AF mode
Learn how to adjust the camera’s focus according to the subjects.
You can select a focusing mode appropriate to the subject among
Single Auto Focus, Continuous Auto Focus, and Manual Focus. The AF
function is activated when you press [Shutter] halfway. In the MF mode,
you have to rotate the focus ring on the lens to focus manually.
In most cases, you can have a focus by selecting Single AF. Fast
moving subjects or subjects of a color similar to the background
are difficult to focus. Select an appropriate focusing mode for such
instances.
If your lens has an AF/MF switch, set the switch to MF to adjust the
focus manually.
When your lens has no AF/MF switch, press [F] to select a desired AF
mode.
To set the auto
focus mode,
In Shooting mode, press [F]
→
an option.
Single AF
Single AF is appropriate for shooting a still subject. When you press
[Shutter] halfway, the focus fixes in the focus area. The area turns green
when the focus is achieved.
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Continuous AF
While you are pressing [Shutter] halfway, the camera continues to
automatic focusing. Once the focus area is fixed on the subject,
the subject is always in focus even when moving. This mode is
recommended for shooting a person on a bicycle, a running dog, or a
car racing scene.
Manual focus
You can manually focus on a subject by rotating the focus ring on the
lens. The MF Assist function lets you easily achieve a focus. While
you are rotating the focus ring, the focus area is magnified or the
focus aid bar appears to help you achieve a clear focus. This mode is
recommended for shooting an object similar in color to the background,
a night scene, or fireworks.
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The AF area function changes the positions of the focus area.
Generally, cameras focus on the nearest subject. When there are a lot
of subjects, however, unwanted subjects can be in focus. In order to
prevent unwanted subjects from being in focus, change the focus area
so that a desired subject is in focus. You can get a clearer and sharper
photo by selecting an appropriate focus area.
To set the auto
focus area,
In Shooting mode, press [f]
→
AF Area
→
an option.
Selection AF
You can set the focus on an area you want. Apply an out-of-focus effect
to make the subject more distinguishable.
The focus on the photo below was repositioned and resized so that it
fits the subject’s face.
AF Zoom Move
To resize or move the focus area, in Shooting mode, press [o]. Press
[D/I/C/F] to adjust the location of the focus area. Rotate the
navigation button to adjust the size of the focus area.
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Multi AF
The camera displays a green rectangle in places where focus is set
correctly. The photo is divided into two or more areas, and the camera
obtains focus points of each area. It is recommended for scenery
photos.
When you press [Shutter], the camera displays the focus areas in green
as shown in the photo below.
Face detection AF
The camera focuses on human faces preferentially. Faces of up to
10 people can be detected. This setting is recommended for shooting a
group of people.
When you press [Shutter] halfway, the camera focuses on faces as
shown in the photo below. In cases of shooting a group of people, the
camera displays the focus on the nearest person’s face in white and the
rest of the people’s faces in gray.
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Self-portrait AF
It can be difficult to check whether your face is in focus when you are
taking a self-portrait. When this function is on, the beep from the camera
gets faster when your face is located at the center of the composition.
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In the manual focus (MF) mode, you have to rotate the focus ring on
the lens to focus manually. When you set the MF Assist function, you
can achieve a clearer focus. This function is only available on a lens that
supports manual focus.
To set the manual
focus assist,
In Shooting mode, press [m]
→
K or k
→
MF Assist
→
an option.
* Default
Option Description
Off
Do not use the MF Assist function.
Enlarge x5*
The focus area is magnified by 5 times when you rotate the
focus ring.
* Default
Option Description
Enlarge x8
The focus area is magnified by 8 times when you rotate the
focus ring.
FA
(Focus aid
bar)
The focus aid bar rises as the focus improves when you
rotate the focus ring.
MF assist
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Use the Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) function to minimize camera
shake. OIS may not be available with some lenses.
Camera shake tends to occur in dark places or when shooting indoors.
In such cases, the camera uses slower shutter speeds in order to
increase the amount of light taken in, which can result in a blurry photo.
You can prevent this situation by using the OIS function.
If your lens has an OIS switch, you have to turn the switch to use the
OIS function.
To set OIS
options,
In Shooting mode, press [m]
→
K or k
→
OIS
→
an option.
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
OIS options
* Default
Icon Description
Mode 1*: The OIS function is applied only when you press
[Shutter] in full or half.
Mode 2: The OIS function is on.
Off: The OIS function is off. (This option may not be available
with some lenses.)
Without OIS correction With OIS correction
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You can set the shooting method such as Continuous, Burst, Timer and
so on.
Select Single to capture one photo at a time. Select Continuous or
Burst to shoot fast moving subjects. Select AE Bracket, WB Bracket,
or P Wiz Bracket to adjust exposure, White Balance, or apply Picture
Wizard effects. You can also select Timer to capture a photo of yourself.
To set the shooting
method,
In Shooting mode, press [C]
→
an option.
Single
Capture one photo whenever you press [Shutter]. Recommended for
general conditions.
Continuous
Continuously capture photos while you are pressing [Shutter]. You
can capture up to 3 photos (Continuous Low (3fps)) or 8 photos
(Continuous High (8fps)) per second.
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Burst
Consecutively capture up to 10 shots per second (3 seconds), 15 shots
per second (2 seconds), or 30 shots per second (1 second) when you
press [Shutter] once. Recommended for shooting the rapid motion of
fast moving subjects such as racing cars.
To set the number of shots, in Shooting mode, press [C]
→
Burst, and then
press [D].
Timer
Capture a photo with a delay of 2 to 30 seconds. The delay is
adjustable in increments of 1 second.
To set the delay, in Shooting mode, press [C]
→
Timer, and then press
[D].
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Auto Exposure Bracketing (AE Bracket)
When you press [Shutter], the camera captures 3 consecutive
photos: the original, one a step darker, and one a step lighter. Use a
tripod to prevent blurry photos as the camera captures three photos
continuously. You can adjust the settings in Bracket Set menu.
Exposure -2
Original
Exposure +2
White Balance Bracketing (WB Bracket)
When you press [Shutter], the camera captures 3 consecutive photos:
the original and two more with different White Balance settings. The
original photo is captured when you press [Shutter]. The other two are
automatically adjusted according to the White Balance you have set.
You can adjust the settings in Bracket Set menu.
WB-2
Original
WB+2
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Picture Wizard Bracketing
(P Wiz Bracket)
When you press [Shutter], the camera captures three consecutive
photos, each with a different Picture Wizard setting. The camera
captures a photo and applies the three Picture Wizard options you have
set to the image captured. You can select three different settings in
Bracket Set menu.
Vivid
Standard
Retro
Bracketing setting
You can set up the options for AE Bracket, WB Bracket,
and P Wiz Bracket.
To set a
bracketing option,
In Shooting mode, press [m]
→
L
→
Bracket Set
→
an option.
Option Description
AE Bracket Set
Set the order and the area of bracket.
• Bracket Order: Set the order in which the
camera captures the original, lighter, and darker
photo (represented by 0, +, and -).
• Bracket Area: Set the exposure range of the
3 bracketed photos.
WB Bracket Set
Adjust the White Balance interval range of the
3 bracketed photos.
For example, AB-/+3 adjusts the Amber value plus
or minus three steps. MG-/+3 adjusts the Magenta
value the same amount.
P Wiz Bracket Set
Select 3 Picture Wizard settings the camera uses
to capture the 3 bracketed photos.
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In order to capture a realistic photo of a subject, the amount of light
should be constant. When the light source varies, you can use a flash
and supply a constant amount of light. Select appropriate settings
according to a light source and a subject.
To set flash options,
In Shooting mode, press [f]
→
Flash
→
an option.
Flash options
Icon Description
Off: Do not use the flash.
Smart Flash: The camera automatically adjusts the brightness
of the flash according to the amount of light in the surrounding
environment.
Auto: The flash automatically fires in dark places.
Auto Red-eye: The flash automatically fires and prevents
red-eyes.
Fill in: The flash fires whenever you capture a photo.
Fill-in Red: The flash fires whenever you capture a photo and
prevents red-eyes.
Icon Description
1st Curtain: The flash fires
immediately after the shutter
opens. The camera captures a
photo of a subject earlier in an
action sequence clearly. Ball moving direction
2nd Curtain: The flash fires just
before the shutter closes. The
camera captures a photo of a
subject later in an action sequence
clearly. Ball moving direction
•
The available options may differ depending on the shooting mode.
•
There is an interval between two bursts of the flash. Do not move until the
flash fires a second time.
•
Flash options and the flash intensity adjustment are available only when
you use the NX exclusive external flash.
•
You can capture a photo with a flash that is not fully charged, but it is
recommended to use a fully charged flash.
Use only Samsung-approved flashes. Using incompatible flashes may
damage your camera.
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Correcting the red-eye effect
If the flash fires when you capture a photo of a person in the dark,
a red glow may appear in the eyes. To correct the red-eye effect, select
Auto Red-eye
or
Fill-in Red
.
Without red-eye correction With red-eye correction
If the subject is too far from the camera or moves when the first flash fires,
red-eyes may not be reduced.
Adjusting the flash intensity
Adjust the flash intensity to avoid overexposure or underexposure.
You can adjust it ±2 levels.
To set the flash
intensity,
In Shooting mode, press [f]
→
Flash
→
an option
→
[D]
→
rotate the navigation button or press [C/F].
Flash Option
Back Reset
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•
Adjusting the flash intensity may not be effective when:
-
the subject is too close to the camera
-
you set a high ISO sensitivity
-
the exposure value is too big or too small
•
In some shooting modes, you cannot use this function.
•
If you attach an intensity-adjustable external flash to the camera, the
intensity settings of the flash will be applied.
•
If the subject is too close when you use the flash, some light may be
blocked, resulting in a dark photo. Ensure that the subject is within the
recommended range, which varies by lens.
•
When a lens hood is attached, the light from the flash can be blocked by
the hood. Remove the hood to use the flash.
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The metering mode refers to the way in which a camera measures the
quantity of light.
The camera measures the amount of light in a scene, and in many of its
modes, uses the measurement to adjust various settings. For example,
if a subject looks darker than its actual color, the camera captures an
overexposed photo of it. If a subject looks lighter than its actual color,
the camera captures an underexposed photo of it.
The brightness and overall mood of the photo can also be affected by
how the camera measures the amount of light. Select an appropriate
setting for a shooting condition.
To set a metering
option,
In Shooting mode, press [f]
→
Metering
→
an option.
Multi
The Multi mode calculates the amount of light in multiple areas. When
light is sufficient or insufficient, the camera adjusts the exposure by
averaging the overall brightness of the scene. This mode is suitable for
general photos.
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Center-weighted
The Center-weighted mode calculates a broader area than the
Spot mode does. It sums up the amount of light in the center portion
of the shot (60 ~ 80 %) and that of the rest of the shot (20 ~ 40 %).
It is recommended for situations where there is a slight difference in
brightness between a subject and a background or an area of the
subject is large compared to the overall composition of the photo.
Spot
The Spot mode calculates the amount of light in the center. When you
capture a photo in conditions where there is a strong backlight behind
a subject, the camera adjusts the exposure so as to shoot a subject
correctly. For example, when you select the Multi mode in a strong
backlight condition, the camera calculates that the overall amount of
light is abundant, which results in a darker photo. The Spot mode can
prevent this situation as it calculates the amount of light in a designated
area.
The subject is in bright color while the background is dark. The Spot
mode is recommended for a situation like this where a huge difference in
the exposure exists between a subject and a background.
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Measuring the exposure value of the focus area
When this function is turned on, the camera automatically sets an
optimal exposure by calculating the brightness of the focus area.
This function is only available when you select Spot metering or
Multi metering, and Selection AF.
To set this
function,
In Shooting mode, press [m]
→
K
→
Link AE to AF Point
→
an option.
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This function automatically corrects the loss of bright detail that can
occur due to shading differences in the photo.
To set Smart Range
options,
In Shooting mode, press [f]
→
Smart Range
→
an option.
Without Smart Range effect With Smart Range effect
Smart Range
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This function lets you select a color that you want to emphasize, and
desaturates the others. You can select red, green, blue, or yellow from
the menu.
To set Selective
Color options,
In Shooting mode, press [f]
→
Selective Color
→
an option.
Examples
Original When red is selected
Selective Color
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Digital imaging devices such as digital cameras, monitors, and printers
have their own methods for representing colors, which are called color
spaces.
Your camera lets you select two color spaces: sRGB or Adobe RGB.
sRGB is widely used for creating colors on PC monitors and is also the
standard color space for Exif. sRGB is recommended for regular images
and images you intend to publish on the Internet.
Adobe RGB is used for commercial printing and has a larger color range
than sRGB. Its wider range of colors helps you to easily edit photos on a
computer. Note that individual programs are generally compatible with a
limited number of color spaces. If you open an image in a program that
is not compatible with the image’s color space, the colors will appear
lighter.
To set the color
space,
In Shooting mode, press [m]
→
L
→
Color Space
→
an option.
Color space
Adobe RGB
sRGB
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Exposure compensation
The camera automatically sets the exposure by measuring the levels
of light from the photo’s composition and the position of a subject. If
the exposure set by the camera is higher or lower than you expected,
you can adjust the exposure value manually. The exposure value is
adjustable in ±3 increments. The camera displays the exposure warning
in red for each step beyond ±3 range.
To adjust the exposure value, press [I], and then rotate the
navigation button. You can also adjust the exposure value by pressing
[f], and then selecting EVC (Exposure Value Compensation).
You can check the exposure value by the position of the exposure level
indicator.
Exposure level
indicator
Increased exposure
(brighter)
Decreased exposure
(darker)
Exposure warning Standard exposure index
-2
Original
+2
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After locking the exposure, aim the lens where you desire, and press
[Shutter].
Exposure lock
When you cannot achieve an appropriate exposure because of a strong
color contrast, lock the exposure and then capture a photo.
To lock the exposure, adjust the photo's composition on which you
want to calculate the exposure, and then press the custom button.
(p. 127)
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The functions available for video are explained below.
Movie AE mode
Set the exposure mode for recording a video.
To set Movie AE
options,
In Video Shooting mode, press [f]
→
Movie AE Mode
→
an option.
* Default
Icon Description
Program*: The aperture value and shutter speed are adjusted
automatically.
Aperture Priority: Set the aperture value manually before
recording a video. Rotate the navigation button to adjust the
aperture value.
Shutter Priority: Set the shutter speed manually before recording
a video. Rotate the navigation button to adjust the shutter speed.
Manual: Set both the aperture value and shutter speed manually
before recording a video. Press [I] to select an aperture
value or shutter speed, and then rotate the navigation button to
adjust the value.
Multi Motion
Set the playing speed of a video.
To set recording
speed options,
In Video Shooting mode, press [m]
→
l
→
Multi Motion
→
an option.
Icon Description
x0.25: Record a video and play it at 1/4 normal speed.
x0.5: Record a video and play it at 1/2 normal speed.
x1: Record a video and play it at normal speed.
x5: Record a video and play it at 5X normal speed.
x10: Record a video and play it at 10X normal speed.
x20: Record a video and play it at 20X normal speed.
•
If you select an option other than x1, sound will not be recorded.
•
The available options may differ according to the video size.
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Fader
You can fade in or fade out a scene using the fader function on the
camera without having to do it on a PC. Use the function appropriately
and add dramatic effects on your videos.
To set fader
options,
In Video Shooting mode, press [f]
→
Fader
→
an option.
Icon Description
Off: Fader function not used.
In: Scene gradually fades in.
Out: Scene gradually fades out.
In-out: The fader function is applied at the start and end of the
scene.
Voice
Sometimes, a muted video is more appealing than the one with sound.
Turn the voice off to record a muted video.
To set voice
options,
In Video Shooting mode, press [f]
→
Voice
→
an option.
Chapter 3
Playback/Editing
Learn about how to play back and edit photos and videos.
Refer to chapter 6 for editing files on a PC.
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Learn how to search photos and videos quickly through the thumbnail
view and to protect and delete files.
Viewing photos
1 Press [y].
•
The most recent file you captured will be displayed.
2 Rotate the navigation button or press [C/F] to scroll
through files.
You may not be able to edit or play back files that were captured with other
cameras, due to unsupported sizes or codecs. Use a computer or another
device to edit or play back these files.
Viewing image thumbnails
In order to search for photos and videos you want, convert to the
thumbnail view. The thumbnail view displays multiple images at a time
so that you can easily look through items you wish to find. You can
also classify and display files by their type, day recorded, and week
recorded.
Menu
Press [I] to view files as thumbnails.
•
Press once to view 3 thumbnails.
•
Press twice to view 15 or 40 thumbnails.
(In the single view, press [m]
→
x
→
Thumbnail mode to
select the number of files to view. (p. 95))
Alternatively, in the singe view, press [m]
→
x
→
View
→
an option.
Searching and managing files