Samsung EV-NX300ZBSTUS manuel d'utilisation

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    ENG This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for y our camera. Please r ead this manual thoroughly . USER M ANU AL[...]

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    1 C opyright inf ormation • Camera specications or contents of this manual ma y be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of camera functions. • Y ou ar e not allowed to r euse or distribute any part of this manual without prior permission. • W e recommend using y our camera within the country where you purchase it. • Use this camer[...]

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    2 Health and safety informa tion Prev ent damage to subjec ts’ eyesight. Do not use the ash in close pro ximity (closer than 1 m/3 f t) to people or animals. If you use the ash too close to y our subject ’ s eyes , this can cause temporary or permanent eyesight damage. Keep y our camera aw ay from small childr en and pets. Keep your camer[...]

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    3 Health and safety information If liquid or foreign objects enter your camer a, immediately disconnect all power sour ces, such as the ba ttery or charger , and then contact a Samsung ser vice center . Comply with an y regulations that restrict the use of a camera in a certain area. • Av oid inter fer ence with other electronic devices. • T ur[...]

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    4 Health and safety information Do not touch the ash while it res . The ash is very hot when red and may burn your skin. When you use the A C charger , turn o the camera bef ore y ou disconnect the power t o the AC char ger . F ailing to do so may result in re or electric shock. Disconnect the charger from the wall sock et when no[...]

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    5 Health and safety information Check that the camera is oper ating properly bef ore use . The manufacturer takes no responsibility for an y loss of les or damage that may result fr om camera malfunction or improper use. Y ou must plug the small end of the USB cable int o your camera. If the cable is reversed, it ma y damage your les. The man[...]

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    6 Indications used in this manual Mode indications Mode Indication Smart Auto t Program P Aperture Priority A Shutter Priority S Manual M Lens Priority i Smart s Wi-F i B Icons used in this manual Icon F unction Additional information Safety warnings and precautions [ ] Camera buttons. F or example, [ Shutter ] represents the shutter button. ( ) Pa[...]

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    7 Cont ents Chapter 1 My Camer a Getting star ted ............................................................................................ 29 Unpacking.................................................................................................................... 29 Camera la yout ............................................................[...]

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    8 Contents Display icons ................................................................................................ 40 In Shooting mode ..................................................................................................... 40 Capturing photos ......................................................................................[...]

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    9 Contents Chapter 2 Shooting F unc tions Size and Resolution .................................................................................... 73 Photo size .................................................................................................................... . 7 3 Quality ..........................................................[...]

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    10 Contents Chapter 3 Playback/Editing Searching and managing les ................................................................ 108 Viewing photos ....................................................................................................... 108 Viewing image thumbnails ................................................................[...]

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    11 Contents Chapter 6 C onnec ting to external devices Viewing les on an HD T V or 3D T V ........................................................ 158 Viewing les on an HD T V .................................................................................... 158 Viewing les on a 3D T V ....................................................[...]

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    12 Contents Before c ontacting a ser vice center ........................................................ 181 Camera specica tions .............................................................................. 184 Glossary ....................................................................................................... 189 Optional accesso[...]

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    13 C oncepts in Photograph y Standing photograph y Compose your shot; stand up straight with y our feet shoulder-length apar t, and keep your elbow s pointed down. Shooting postures A correct posture f or stabilizing the camera is necessar y for taking a good photo . Even if y ou hold a camera correctly , the wrong postur e can cause the camera to [...]

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    14 Concepts in Photog raphy Crouching photogr aphy Compose your shot, cr ouch with one knee touching the ground, and keep a straight posture. Using the display T o take photos at high or low angles, tilt the display up or down. Y ou can tilt the display up to 90° upwar ds ( ) or 45° downwar ds ( ). • Keep the display closed ( ) when the camera [...]

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    15 Concepts in Photog raphy Low -angle shot A low-angle shot is a shot from a camera positioned belo w your eyeline , looking up the subjec t. High-angle shot A high-angle shot is a shot from a camera positioned abov e your eyeline , looking down on the subject.[...]

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    16 Concepts in Photog raphy Aper ture The aperture, a hole that controls the amount of light that ent ers the camera, is one of the three factors that determine the exposure . The aper ture housing contains thin, metal plat es that open and close to let light through the aperture and into the camera. The size of the aper ture is closely related to [...]

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    17 Concepts in Photog raphy Aper ture value and the depth of eld Y ou can blur or sharpen the background of a photo by contr olling the aper ture . It is closely related to the depth of eld (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 bl[...]

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    18 Concepts in Photog raphy Shutter speed Shutter speed ref ers to the amount of time it takes to open and close the shutter , and it is an impor tant factor in the brightness of a photo , as it controls the amount of light which passes thr ough the aper ture befor e it reaches the image sensor . Usually , the shutter speed is manually adjustable. [...]

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    19 Concepts in Photog raphy ISO sensitivity The exposure of an image is determined b y the sensitivity of the camera. This sensitivity is based on international lm standards , known as ISO standards. On dig ital cameras, this sensitivity rating is used to represent the sensitivity of the digital mechanism that captures the image. ISO sensitivity[...]

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    20 Concepts in Photog raphy How the aper ture setting , shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity control exposur e The aperture setting, shutter speed , and ISO sensitivity are closely interconnected in photog raphy . The aperture setting controls the opening that regulates the light that enters the camera, while the shutt er speed determines the length [...]

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    21 Concepts in Photog raphy Corr elation between f ocal length, angle, and perspective F ocal length, which is measured in millimeters , is the distance between the middle of the lens to its focal point. It aects the angle and perspective of captured images. A short focal length translates into a wide angle , which allows you t o capture a wide [...]

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    22 Concepts in Photog raphy Depth of eld P or traits or still-life photos mostly acclaimed b y people are the ones on which the background is out of f ocus 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 eld is the focuse[...]

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    23 Concepts in Photog raphy 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 telesc ope lens with a shor t focal length is better to capture a phot o of a low DOF . A photo captured with a 18 mm telescope lens A photo captured with a 100 mm telescope lens DOF de[...]

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    24 Concepts in Photog raphy Optical preview Y ou can press the Custom button to view the optical pr eview before capturing a photo . The camera adjusts the aper ture to the predened settings and shows the results on the scr een. Set the Custom button t o Optical preview . (p . 150) Composition It is fun to capture a photo of the beauty of world [...]

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    25 Concepts in Photog raphy Using the rule of thirds will cr eate photos with stable and compelling compositions. Belo w are a few examples . Photos with two subjects If your subject is in one corner of the photo, it cr eates an unbalanced composition. Y ou can stabilize the photo b y capturing a second subject in the opposite corner to balanc e th[...]

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    26 Concepts in Photog raphy Flash guide number The model number of a ash ref ers to the ash ’ s power , and the maximum amount of light created is r epresented by a value known as a “ guide number . ” The bigger the guide number , the more light is emitted from the ash. The guide number is achieved by multiplying the distance from th[...]

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    27 Concepts in Photog raphy Bounce Photogr aphy Bounce photograph y refers t o the method of bouncing light o of the ceiling or walls so that the light spreads ev enly over the subject. Normally , photos captured with ash ma y appear unnatural and cast shadows. Subjects in photos captured with bounce photograph y cast no shadows and look smoo[...]

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    Chapter 1 My C amer a Learn about your camera ’ s layout, displa y icons, lens, optional ac cessories, and basic functions.[...]

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    My Camera 29 Getting star ted Unpack ing Check your product box f or the following it ems. Camera (including the body cap and hot-shoe cover) AC adapter/USB cable Rechargeable battery External ash Software CD -ROM (User manual included) Adobe Photoshop Lightr oom DVD-ROM Quick Star t Guide Strap • The illustrations may dier fr om your actua[...]

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    My Camera 30 Camera la y out No . Name 1 Mode dial • t : Smar t Auto mode (p . 53) • P : Program mode (p . 55) • A : Aper ture Priority mode (p . 57) • S : Shutter Priority mode (p. 58) • M : Manual mode (p. 59) • i : Lens Priority mode (p . 60) • s : Smar t mode (p. 64) • B : W i-F i (p. 122) 2 Jog dial • In the Menu screen : Mov[...]

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    My Camera > Camera lay out 31 No . Name 1 V ideo recor ding button Start recording a video. 2 EV adjust button (p . 102) Press and hold the butt on, and then scroll the jog dial to adjust the exposure value . In M mode , the aper ture value will be adjusted. 3 Fn butt on Access the Smart panel and ne -tune some settings. 4 o button • In the[...]

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    My Camera > Camera lay out 32 No . Name 1 USB and shutter release port Connect the camera to a computer or shutter r elease. Use a shutter r elease cable with a tripod to minimize camera movement. 2 HDMI port 3 Batt er y chamber/Memory card cover Inser t a memor y card and battery . 4 Display • T o take photos at high or low angles, tilt the d[...]

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    My Camera 33 Inser ting the batter y and memor y c ard Learn how t o inser t the battery and an optional memor y card into the camera. Memor y card Inser t a memor y card with the gold- colored contacts facing down. Rechargeable battery Inser t the battery with the Samsung logo facing up. Removing the battery and memor y card Rechargeable battery B[...]

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    My Camera 34 Charging the ba tter y and turning on y our c amera Charging the batt er y Before y ou use the camera for the rst time , you must charge the battery . Plug the small end of the USB cable into your camera, and then plug the other end of the USB cable into the AC adapt er . Status lamp • Red light on : Charging • Red light o : [...]

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    My Camera 35 P er forming the initial setup When you turn on your camera f or the rst time, the initial setup screen appears. The language is preset for the c ountr y or region wher e the camera is sold. Y ou can change the language as desired. Y ou can also select an item by touching it on the scr een. 1 Pr ess [ I ] to select Time Z one , and [...]

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    My Camera 36 Selec ting func tions (options) Selec ting with buttons Scroll the jog dial or press [ D / I / C / F ] to mo ve, and then pr ess [ o ] to select an option. Selec ting by touch Do not use sharp objects, such as pens or pencils, to touch the scr een. Y ou can damage the screen. T ouching : T ouch an icon to select a menu or an option. Al[...]

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    My Camera > Selec ting functions (options) 37 Flicking : Gently ick your nger acr oss the screen. • The touch screen ma y not recognize y our inputs if you touch multiple items at the same time. • When you touch or drag the screen, disc olorations may occur . T his is not a malfunction, but a characteristic of the touch screen. T ouch [...]

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    My Camera > Selec ting functions (options) 38 5 Scroll the jog dial or press [ D / I ] to mo ve to an option, and then press [ o ]. • Y ou can also drag the option list, and then touch an option. • Pr ess [ m ] or touch Back to go back to the pr evious menu. Back Set AutoShare Photo Size Quality ISO White Balance 5472x3648 (3:2) 3888x2592 (3[...]

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    My Camera > Selec ting functions (options) 39 3 Press [ D / I / C / F ] t o move to EV , and then press [ o ]. • Y ou can directly selec t an option by scrolling the jog dial without having to pr ess [ o ]. • Y ou can also selec t an option by touching it. EV : 0.0 Adjust Y ou can adjust some options by dragging them. Back 4 Scroll the jog d[...]

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    My Camera 40 Display icons Capturing photos 1 2 3 London 1. Shooting information Icon Description Shooting mode Current dat e Current time GPS activated* London Location inf ormation* Memor y card not inserted** Auto exposur e lock (p. 103) Available number of phot os • : F ully charged • : Partially charged • (Red): Empty (recharge the batte[...]

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    My Camera > Display icons 41 2. Shooting options Icon Description Video size AF mode (p. 80) Metering (p. 97) White Balance (p . 76) Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) (p. 89) White Balance micro adjustment F ader (p. 105) Multi Motion (p. 105) V oice recor ding o (p. 106) The icons display ed will change according to the mode you select or th[...]

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    My Camera > Display icons 42 In Playback mode V iewing photos London Information Mode F No Shutter ISO Metering Flash Focal Length White Balance EV Photo Size Date Icon Description Continuously captured le Current le/T he total number of les F older number - File number File with location inf ormation London Location inf ormation RA W ?[...]

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    My Camera > Display icons 43 Changing the inf ormation display ed Pr ess [ D ] repeatedly to change the displa y type. Mode Display type Shooting • Basic shooting information (Shooting mode, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure value , ISO sensitivity, et c.) • Basic shooting information + Shooting option buttons (MENU , Fn, A utoShare, T[...]

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    My Camera 44 L enses Y ou can purchase optional lenses made exclusively f or your NX series camera. Learn about the functions of each lens and select one that suits your needs and prefer ences. Lens la yout 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 F ocus ring (p. 88) 4 Lens ho[...]

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    My Camera > Lenses 45 SAMSUNG 20-50 mm F3.5-5.6 ED II lens (example) 7 1 2 3 5 6 4 No . Description 1 Lens mount index 2 Zoom lock switch 3 Lens 4 F ocus ring (p. 88) 5 i-F unction button (p. 60) 6 Zoom ring 7 Lens contacts Locking or unlocking the lens T o lock the lens, pull and hold the zoom lock switch away fr om the camera body and rotate t[...]

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    My Camera > Lenses 46 T o unlock the lens, rotate the zoom ring as shown in the illustation until you hear the click. Y ou cannot capture a photo when the lens is locked. SAMSUNG 16 mm F2.4 lens (example) 5 2 1 4 3 No . Description 1 i-F unction button (p. 60) 2 Lens mount index 3 F ocus ring (p. 88) 4 Lens 5 Lens contacts[...]

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    My Camera > Lenses 47 Lens markings F ind out what the numbers on the lens signify . SAMSUNG 18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 ED OIS lens (example) 1 23 4 5 No . Description 1 Aperture value A range of supported aper ture values. F or example, 1:3.5–6.3 means the maximum aperture value range from 3.5 to 6.3. 2 F ocal length The distance from the middle of t[...]

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    My Camera 48 Accessories Y ou can use accessories including external ash and GPS module that can help you capture bett er and more conv enient photos. F or more information about optional ac cessories, r efer to the manual f or each accessory . • The illustrations may dier fr om the actual items. • Y ou can purchase Samsung-approv ed acce[...]

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    My Camera > Ac cessories 49 Connecting the external ash 1 Remove the hot-shoe c over fr om the camera. 2 Mount the ash by sliding it into the hot-shoe. 3 Lock the ash into place b y turning the hot-shoe fastening dial clockwise. 4 Lift up the ash for use.[...]

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    My Camera > Ac cessories 50 • Y ou can capture a photo with a ash that is not fully charged , but it is recommended to use a fully char ged ash. • Refer to the optional acc essories page for available external ashes. (p . 195) • The available options may di er depending on the shooting mode. • There is an interval between two[...]

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    My Camera > Ac cessories 51 GPS module lay out (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 c over fr om the camera. 2 Mount the GPS module by sliding it into the hot-shoe.[...]

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    My Camera > Ac cessories 52 3 Lock the GPS module into place b y turning the hot-shoe fastening dial towar ds L OCK . 4 Pr ess the power button of the GPS module .[...]

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    My Camera 53 Shooting modes T wo simple shooting modes—Smar t Auto and Smart mode —help you capture photos with numer ous automatic settings. Additional modes allow for g reater customization of settings . Icon Description t Smart Auto mode (p. 53) P Prog ram mode (p. 55) A Aperture Priority mode (p. 57) S Shutter Priority mode (p . 58) M Manua[...]

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    My Camera > Shooting modes 54 1 Rotate the mode dial to t . 2 Align your subject in the frame. 3 Half-press [ Shutter ] to focus . • The camera selects a scene. An appropriat e scene icon appears at the screen. Recognizable scenes Icon Description Landscapes Scenes with bright white backgrounds Landscapes at night Icon Description Portraits at[...]

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    My Camera > Shooting modes 55 • The camera may detect dier ent scenes, even the same subjects, depending on external factors such as camera shake, lighting, and distance to the subject. • If the camera does not recognize an appropriat e scene mode, it uses the default settings for the Smart Auto mode. • Even if it detects a face, the ca[...]

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    My Camera > Shooting modes 56 Progr am Shift Pr ogram Shift function lets you adjust the shutter speed and aper ture value while the camera maintains the same exposure. When you scroll the jog dial to the left, the shutter speed decreases and the aperture value increases. When you scroll the jog dial to the right, the shutt er speed increases an[...]

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    My Camera > Shooting modes 57 A Aper ture P riority mode In Aper ture Priority mode, the camera aut omatically calculates shutter speed according t o the aper ture value you choose . Y ou can adjust the depth of eld (DOF) by changing the aper ture value. This mode is useful for taking portraits, owers, or landscape shots . Large Depth of F[...]

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    My Camera > Shooting modes 58 S Shutter P riority mode In Shutter Priority mode, the camera automatically adjusts the aperture value according t o the shutter speed you choose . This mode is useful for capturing photos of fast-moving subjects or for creating trac er eects in a photo . F or example, set the shutter speed to o ver 1/500 s to fr[...]

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    My Camera > Shooting modes 59 M Manual mode Manual mode lets you adjust the shutter speed and aperture value manually . I n this mode, you can fully c ontrol the exposure of your phot os. This mode is useful in controlled shooting en vironments , such as a studio, or when it is necessary to ne -tune camera settings. The Manual mode is also re[...]

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    My Camera > Shooting modes 60 Using the Bulb function Use the Bulb function to shoot night scenes or the night sky . While you ar e pressing [ Shutter ], the shutter is left open so you can cr eate moving light eects. T o use a bulb , Completely scroll the jog dial t o the left to Bulb → Press and hold [ Shutter ] for the desired time . •[...]

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    My Camera > Shooting modes 61 3 Adjust the focus ring t o select a value. • Y ou can also scroll the jog dial to adjust the value. • Y ou can also drag the slider or touch +/- to adjust the value. E Defocus Sharpen 4 Half-press [ Shutter ] to f ocus, and then press [ Shutter ] t o capture the photo . • As you sharpen photos , the aper ture[...]

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    My Camera > Shooting modes 62 3 Adjust the focus ring t o select an option. • Y ou can also scroll the jog dial or drag the screen to select an option. 4 Half-press [ Shutter ] to f ocus, and then press [ Shutter ] t o capture the photo . A vailable options Shooting mode PAS M 3D Aperture -O-O- Shutter Speed -- O O - EV O O O-O ISO OOOO - Whit[...]

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    My Camera > Shooting modes 63 Using Z The Z allows y ou to zoom in on a subject with less degradation of photo quality than the Digital zoom. How ever , the photo resolution may change compared to when y ou zoom in by r otating the zoom ring. 1 Rotate the mode dial to P , A , S , M , or i . 2 Pr ess [ i-F unction ] on the lens to selec t Z . •[...]

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    My Camera > Shooting modes 64 s Smar t mode In Smar t mode, you can captur e photos with options that are preset f or a specic scene. 1 Rotate the mode dial to s . 2 Selec t a scene. • T o selec t a shooting mode when the mode dial is set to s , press [ f ] or touch , and then selec t a desired mode. Smart : Beauty Face Set Option Descripti[...]

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    My Camera > Shooting modes 65 Using the Best F ace mode In Best F ace mode, y ou can capture multiple photos and r eplace faces to create the best possible image . Use this mode to select the best image for each individual when capturing group photos . 1 Rotate the mode dial to s , and then select Best F ace . 2 Align your subject in the frame, [...]

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    My Camera > Shooting modes 66 Capturing panoramic phot os Capture a 2D or 3D panoramic photo . Captured 3D panoramic photos can be viewed only on a 3D T V or 3D monitor . 1 Rotate the mode dial to s , and then select Panor ama . 2 Pr ess [ m ] → 1 → Panor ama → Live P anorama or 3D . 3 Press [ m ] t o return to Shooting mode . 4 Pr ess and[...]

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    My Camera > Shooting modes 67 • The resolution varies depending on the panoramic photo y ou captured. • In Panorama mode, some shooting options ar e not available. • The camera may stop shooting due to the shooting c omposition or the subject's movement. • In Panorama mode, y our camera may not capture the entire last sc ene if you [...]

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    My Camera > Shooting modes 68 Recor ding a video In Shooting mode, you can rec ord F ull HD videos (1920X1080) by pressing ( Video recording). The camera lets you r ecord a video up to 29 minutes and 59 seconds in length at 60, 30, 24, or 15 fps, and sa ves the les in MP4 (H.264) format. 60 fps is av ailable only with 1920X1080 and 1280X720 a[...]

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    My Camera > Shooting modes 69 • If you change the shooting angle of the camera suddenly while shooting a movie, the camera may not be able t o record images accurat ely . Use a tripod to minimize camera shake. • The camera supports only the Multi AF func tion when recording a video . Y ou cannot use any other focus ar ea setting functions, s[...]

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    My Camera > Shooting modes 70 • 3D mode is always on, r egardless of the mode dial of the camera, except B . • T o use auto 3D options that enable the camera to set shooting options automatically depending on shooting conditions in 3D mode , press [ m ] → 1 → 3D Auto Mode → On . • T o change the 3D recording option, press [ m ] → 6[...]

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    My Camera > Shooting modes 71 A vailable functions by shooting mode F or details about shooting functions, see Chapter 2. Pr ess a shor tcut for each function. F unction Av ailable in Shortcut Photo Size (p . 73) P / A / S / M / i / s */ t / 3D *- Quality (p. 74) P / A / S / M / i / s *- ISO (p . 75) P / A / S / Mf / I White Balance (p . 76) P /[...]

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    Chapter 2 Shooting F unc tions Learn about the functions you can set in Shooting mode. Y ou can enjoy more customized photos and videos by using the shooting functions.[...]

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    Shooting F unctions 73 73 Sh ooting F unctions Shooting F unctions Photo size As you incr ease the resolution, your photo or video will include mor e pixels , so it can be printed on larger paper or display ed on a larger screen. When you use a high resolution, the le siz e will also increase. Select a low resolution for phot os that will be dis[...]

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    74 Shooting F unctions > Size and Resolution Quality The camera sav es photos in either the JPEG or RA W format. Photos captured by a camera ar e often transformed to the JPEG f ormat and stored in the memory according to the settings of the camera at the time of shooting. RA W les are not transf ormed to the JPEG format and ar e stored in th[...]

  • Page 76

    Shooting F unctions 75 75 Sh ooting F unctions Shooting F unctions 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 sensitivit y value, y ou can capture photos in dim or dark places at faster shutt er speeds. Howev [...]

  • Page 77

    Shooting F unctions 76 76 Sh ooting F unctions Shooting F unctions White Balance repr esents the light source that inuences on the c olor of a photo . The color of a photo depends on the type and quality of the light source . If you want the color of your photo t o be realistic, select an appropriate lighting condition to calibrate the White Bal[...]

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    77 Shooting F unctions > White Balance Icon Description Color T emperature : Manually adjust the color t emperature of the light source . Color temperature is a measur ement in degrees Kelvin that indicates the specic type of light source. A s the color temperature increases , the color distribution becomes cooler . Alternatively , as the col[...]

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    78 Shooting F unctions > White Balance Examples Auto WB Daylight Fluoresc ent Daylight T ungsten[...]

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    Shooting F unctions 79 79 Sh ooting F unctions Shooting F unctions Picture Wizard lets y ou apply dierent photo styles to y our photo to creat e various looks and emotional moods. Y ou can also create and save your own photo styles by adjusting color , saturation, sharpness, and c ontrast for each style. There is no rule f or which style is suit[...]

  • Page 81

    Shooting F unctions 80 80 Sh ooting F unctions Shooting F unctions AF mode Learn how t o adjust the camera ’ s focus ac cording to the subjects. Y ou can selec t a focusing mode appropriat e to the subject among Single Auto F ocus, Continuous Aut o F ocus, and Manual F ocus. The AF function is activated when you press [ Shutter ] halfway . In the[...]

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    81 Shooting F unctions > AF mode Single AF Single AF is appropriate f or shooting a still subject. When y ou press [ Shutter ] halfway , the focus xes in the f ocus area. The area turns green when the focus is achieved . Continuous AF While you are pr essing [ Shutter ] halfway , the camera continues to automatic focusing . Once the focus ar [...]

  • Page 83

    82 Shooting F unctions > AF mode Manual focus Y ou can manually focus on a subject by rotating the focus ring on the lens. The MF Assist function lets you easily achieve a f ocus. While you are rotating the focus ring , the focus area is magnied. When you use the F ocus P eak ing function, the color you selected appears on the focused subject[...]

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    Shooting F unctions 83 83 Sh ooting F unctions Shooting F unctions The AF area function changes the positions of the focus ar ea. Generally , cameras focus on the nearest subject. When there are a lot of subjects, howev er , unwanted subjects can be in focus. In order to pr event unwanted subjects from being in f ocus, change the focus ar ea so tha[...]

  • Page 85

    84 Shooting F unctions > AF area Multi AF The camera displays a g reen rectangle in places where f ocus is set correctly . T he photo is divided into two or more ar eas, and the camera obtains focus points of each area. It is recommended f or scenery photos. When you press [ Shutter ] halfwa y , the camera displays the f ocus areas as shown in t[...]

  • Page 86

    85 Shooting F unctions > AF area Self-P or trait AF It can be dicult to check whether your face is in focus when y ou are taking a self-por trait. When this function is on, the beep from the camera gets faster when your face is locat ed at the center of the composition.[...]

  • Page 87

    Shooting F unctions 86 86 Sh ooting F unctions Shooting F unctions T rack ing AF T rack ing AF allows you t o track and automatically focus on y our subject, even when the subject is moving or when you change the shooting composition. White frame : Y our camera is tracking the subjec t. Green frame : Y our subject is in focus when you half-pr ess [[...]

  • Page 88

    87 Shooting F unctions > T ouch AF One touch shot Y ou can capture a photo with the touch of your nger . As you t ouch on a subject, the camera focuses on the subject automatically and captures a photo . • If you do not select a focus area, the Auto F ocus function does not work . • T rack ing a subject may fail when: - the subject is too[...]

  • Page 89

    Shooting F unctions 88 88 Sh ooting F unctions Shooting F unctions In the manual focus mode, y ou have to r otate the focus ring on the lens to focus . When you use the MF Assist function or the F ocus P eaking func tion, you can achieve a clear er focus. This function is only available on a lens that suppor ts manual focus . MF Assist In the manua[...]

  • Page 90

    Shooting F unctions 89 89 Sh ooting F unctions Shooting F unctions Use the Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) function to minimize camera shake. OIS may not be a vailable with some lenses. Camera shake tends to oc cur in dark places or when shooting indoors. In such cases, the camera uses slower shutt er speeds in order to increase the amount of lig[...]

  • Page 91

    Shooting F unctions 90 90 Sh ooting F unctions Shooting F unctions Y ou 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 Br acket , or P W iz Brack et to adjust exposure, White Balance, or apply P ic [...]

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    91 Shooting F unctions > Drive (shooting method) Burst Consecutively captur e up to 10 shots per second (3 seconds), 15 shots per second (2 seconds), or 30 shots per second (1 sec ond) when you press [ Shutter ] once. It is recommended f or shooting the rapid motion of fast moving subjects such as racing cars. • T o set the number of shots, in[...]

  • Page 93

    92 Shooting F unctions > Drive (shooting method) Aut o Exposure Bracketing ( AE Bracket) When you press [ Shutter ], the camera captur es 3 consecutive photos: the original, one a step darker , and one a step lighter . Use a tripod to prevent blurr y photos as the camera captures thr ee photos continuously . Y ou can adjust the settings in Brack[...]

  • Page 94

    93 Shooting F unctions > Drive (shooting method) P ic ture Wizard Bracketing (P Wiz Bracket) When you press [ Shutter ], the camera captur es three consecutiv e photos, each with a dierent P ic ture Wizard setting. The camera captures a phot o and applies the three P icture Wizard options y ou have set t o the image captured. Y ou can selec t[...]

  • Page 95

    Shooting F unctions 94 94 Sh ooting F unctions Shooting F unctions In order to capture a r ealistic photo of a subject, the amount of light should be constant. When the light source varies, you can use a ash and supply a constant amount of light. Select appropriate settings accor ding to a light source and a subject. T o set ash options, In S[...]

  • Page 96

    95 Shooting F unctions > Flash Reducing the red-eye e ec t If the ash res when you capture a phot o of a person in the dark, a red glow may appear in the ey es. T o reduce the red-eye e ect, selec t Aut o Red-eye or F ill-in Red . Without red-eye reduction With red-eye reduction If the subject is too far from the camera or moves when[...]

  • Page 97

    96 Shooting F unctions > Flash • Y ou can also drag the slider or touch +/- to adjust the intensity . • Adjusting the flash intensity may not be e ective 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. ?[...]

  • Page 98

    Shooting F unctions 97 97 Sh ooting F unctions Shooting F unctions The metering mode ref ers to the way in which a camera measur es the quantity of light. The camera measures the amount of light in a scene , and in many of its modes, uses the measurement t o adjust various settings. F or example, if a subject looks darker than its ac tual color , t[...]

  • Page 99

    98 Shooting F unctions > Metering Spot The Spot mode calculates the amount of light in the cent er . When y ou capture a photo in conditions wher e there is a strong backlight behind a subject, the camera adjusts the exposure so as to shoot a subject correctly . F or example, when you select the Multi mode in a strong backlight condition, the ca[...]

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    99 Shooting F unctions > Metering Measuring the exposure v alue of the focus area When this function is turned on, the camera automatically sets an optimal exposure by calculating the brightness of the f ocus area. This function is only available when you select Spot metering or Multi metering, and Selection AF . T o set this function, In Shooti[...]

  • Page 101

    Shooting F unctions 100 100 Sh ooting F unctions Shooting F unctions This function automatically corrects the loss of bright detail that can occur due to shading dier ences in the photo . T o set Smart Range options, In Shooting mode, press [ m ] → 1 → Dynamic Range → an option. Without Dynamic Range eect With Dynamic Range eect Icon[...]

  • Page 102

    Shooting F unctions 101 101 Sh ooting F unctions Shooting F unctions Smar t F ilter lets you apply special e ects to your photos. Y ou can selec t various lter options to creat e special eects that are dicult to be achieved with normal lenses. T o set Smart Filter options, In Shooting mode, press [ m ] → 1 → Smart Filter → an opti[...]

  • Page 103

    Shooting F unctions 102 102 Sh ooting F unctions Shooting F unctions The camera automatically sets the exposure b y 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 lo wer than you expected, y ou can adjust the exposure value manually . The exposure value is[...]

  • Page 104

    Shooting F unctions 103 103 Sh ooting F unctions Shooting F unctions When you cannot achieve an appr opriate exposure because of a str ong color contrast, lock the exposure , and then capture a photo . T o lock the exposure value, adjust the photo ’ s exposure, and then press the custom button. After locking the exposure, aim the lens where y ou [...]

  • Page 105

    Shooting F unctions 104 104 Sh ooting F unctions Shooting F unctions The functions available for video ar e explained below . Movie size Set the movie size. T o set movie size options, In Shooting mode, press [ m ] → 6 → Movie Size → an option. Icon Size Recommended for 1920X1080 (60 fps) (16:9) View on a F ull HDT V . (Playable only on full [...]

  • Page 106

    105 Shooting F unctions > Video functions Multi Motion Set the playing speed of a video . T o set playing speed options, In Shooting mode, press [ m ] → 6 → Multi Motion → an option. Icon Description x0.25 : Record a video and play it at 1/4 normal speed . (A vailable only with 640x480 or 320x240) x0.5 : Record a video and play it at 1/2 n[...]

  • Page 107

    106 Shooting F unctions > Video functions Mic Level Set the mic level for the shooting conditions . T o set the mic level, In Shooting mode, press [ m ] → 6 → Mic Level → an option. V oice Sometimes, a muted video is more appealing than the one with sound . T urn the voice o to recor d a muted video . T o set voic e options, In Shooting[...]

  • Page 108

    Chapter 3 Pla yback/Editing Learn about how t o play back and edit photos and videos. Refer to chapt er 6 for editing les on a PC.[...]

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    108 Playback/Editing Learn how t o view photo and video thumbnails and how to pr otect or delete les. If you per form no operations for a while , information and icons on the scr een disappear . When you operat e the camera again, they will reappear . V iewing photos 1 Pr ess [ y ]. • The most rec ent le you captured will be display ed. 2 P[...]

  • Page 110

    109 Playback/Editing > Searching and managing les V iewing les by categor y 1 In the thumbnail view , press [ m ] → z → Filter → a category. • Y ou can also touch FIL TER to select a category. * Default Option Description All* View les normally . Date View les by the dat e they were sav ed. T ype View les by the le type[...]

  • Page 111

    11 0 Playback/Editing > Searching and managing les P rotecting les Pr otect your les from accidental deletion. 1 In Playback mode, press [ m ] → z → Protect → Selec t . 2 Pr ess [ C / F ] to select a le, and then press [ o ]. 3 Press [ f ]. Y ou cannot delete or rotate a pr otected le. Lock/Unlock all les Lock or unlock a[...]

  • Page 112

    111 Playback/Editing > Searching and managing les Deleting les Delete les in Playback mode and secur e more space on your memory card. P rotected les are not delet ed. Deleting a single le Y ou can selec t a single le and delete it. 1 In Playback mode, select a le, and then press [ n ]. 2 When the pop-up message appears, sel[...]

  • Page 113

    11 2 Playback/Editing > Searching and managing les Deleting all les Y ou can delete all les on the memor y card at once. 1 In Playback mode, press [ m ]. 2 Selec t z → Delete → All . 3 When the pop -up message appears, select Ye s .[...]

  • Page 114

    11 3 Playback/Editing Enlarging a phot o Y ou can enlarge photos when viewing them in Playback mode. Y ou can also use the T rim function to ex tract the por tion of the image displayed on the screen and sav e it as a new le. Magnied area Magnication (the maximum magnication may dier b y resolution) Full Image Crop Scroll the jog dia[...]

  • Page 115

    11 4 Playback/Editing > V iewing photos 4 Pr ess [ m ]. 5 Selec t Star t Slide Show . 6 V iew the slide show . • Pr ess [ o ] to pause. • Pr ess [ o ] again to resume . • Pr ess [ m ] to stop the slide show and r eturn to Playback mode. • Pr ess [ D / I ] to adjust the volume level . Aut o rotating With A uto Rotate on, the camera automa[...]

  • Page 116

    11 5 Playback/Editing In Playback mode, you can pla y a video, captur e an image from a video , or crop a video to sa ve as another le. Stop Capture V ideo viewing controls Icon/Button Description / /[ C ] View previous le/Scan backward . (Each time you touch the icon or press the butt on while playing the video, y ou change the scan speed in[...]

  • Page 117

    11 6 Playback/Editing > Playing videos 7 Pr ess [ f ] or touch End P oint . 8 P ress [ f ] or touch T rim to trim a video. • Y ou can adjust the scene to be cropped by dragging the handles that appear on the progr ess bar . 9 When the pop-up message appears, select Ye s . • Y ou cannot trim a video recorded in 3D mode . • The original vide[...]

  • Page 118

    11 7 Playback/Editing P er form photo editing tasks, such as r esizing, r otating, or reducing r ed-eye eects. Edited photos ar e saved as new les under di erent le names. Photos captured in some modes cannot be edited with the Image Edit function. T o edit images, In Playback mode, scroll to a phot o, and then touch → an option. • [...]

  • Page 119

    11 8 Playback/Editing > Editing photos Rotating a photo 1 T ouch → . 2 T ouch an option. Rotate : Right 90° 3 T ouch OK . 4 T ouch to save. • Y ou can also rotate a photo in Pla yback mode by pressing [ m ], and then selecting z → Rotate → a desired option. • The camera will overwrite the original le. Resizing photos Change the siz[...]

  • Page 120

    11 9 Playback/Editing > Editing photos Adjusting y our photos Y ou can correct captured photos by adjusting the brightness, c ontrast, or saturation. 1 T ouch . 2 T ouch an adjusting option. Icon Description Original (Reset to the original image) Auto adjustment Brightness Contrast Saturation RGB adjustment Color T emperature Exposure Hue 3 Pres[...]

  • Page 121

    120 Playback/Editing > Editing photos Retouching faces 1 T ouch → . 2 Pr ess [ C / F ] to adjust the option. • Y ou can also drag the slider or touch +/- to adjust the option. • As the number increases , the skin tone becomes brighter and smoother . 3 T ouch OK . • T o cancel correction, touch . 4 T ouch to save. Reducing red-eye 1 T ouc[...]

  • Page 122

    121 Playback/Editing > Editing photos Applying Smar t F ilter e ects Apply special eects to your photos . 1 T ouch , and then touch an option. Smart Filter : Vignetting Option Description Original No eect Vignetting Apply the retro-looking colors, high contrast, and strong vignette e ect of Lomo cameras. Miniature Apply a tilt-shift [...]

  • Page 123

    Chapter 4 W ir eless net w ork Learn how t o connect to wireless local area networks ( WLANs) and use functions.[...]

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    123 Wir eless network C onnec ting to a WL AN and conguring network settings Learn to c onnect via an access point (AP) when you ar e in a range of a WLAN. Y ou can also congure network settings . Connecting to a WLAN 1 Rotate the mode dial to B . 2 Selec t , , , or . 3 Press [ m ], and then select W i-F i Setting . • In some modes, follow [...]

  • Page 125

    124 Wireless network > Connecting to a WLAN and conguring network settings Setting network options 1 In the Wi-F i Setting screen, move to an AP , and then press [ F ] or touch . 2 Selec t each option, and then enter the requir ed information. Option Description Network P assword Enter the network passwor d. IP Setting Set the IP address auto[...]

  • Page 126

    125 Wireless network > Connecting to a WLAN and conguring network settings Using the login br ow ser Y ou can enter your login information via the login br owser when connecting to some APs , sharing sites, or cloud servers. Icon Description Close the login brow ser . Move to the pr evious page. Move to the next page. Stop loading the page. R[...]

  • Page 127

    126 Wireless network > Connecting to a WLAN and conguring network settings Network connection tips • Y ou must inser t a memor y card to use the Wi-Fi f eatures. • The quality of the network connection will be determined by the AP . • The further the distance between your camera and the AP , the longer it will take to connect to the net[...]

  • Page 128

    127 Wireless network > Connecting to a WLAN and conguring network settings Entering te x t Learn how t o enter text. The icons in the table let you move the cursor , change the case, etc . T ouch a key to enter it. Icon Description Move the cursor . Stop entering text and return to the pr evious page. Change case. Switch between Symbol/Number[...]

  • Page 129

    128 Wir eless network S aving les t o a smar t phone automa tic ally The camera connects to a smart phone that suppor ts the AutoShare feature via a WLAN. When you capture a phot o with your camera, the photo is sav ed to the smar t phone automatically . • The AutoShar e feature is supported by Galaxy series smar t phones or Galaxy T ab models[...]

  • Page 130

    129 Wir eless network The camera connects to a smart phone that suppor ts the MobileLink feature via a WLAN. Y ou can easily send photos or videos to your smart phone. • The MobileLink feature is supported by Galaxy series smar t phones or Galaxy T ab models with the Android 2.3 OS or higher or iOS devices with the iOS 6.0 or higher . Before usin[...]

  • Page 131

    130 Wireless network > Sending photos or videos to a smar t phone 5 Selec t the camera from the list and connect the smart phone to the camera. • The smart phone can connec t to only one camera at a time. 6 On the camera, allo w the smar t phone to connect to your camera. • If the smar t phone has been connected to your camera befor e, it is[...]

  • Page 132

    131 Wir eless network The camera connects to a smart phone that suppor ts the Remote Viewnder f eature via a WLAN. Use the smar t phone as a remote shutter release with the Remote Viewnder featur e. The captured photo will display on the smart phone. • The Remote Viewnder feature is supported by Galaxy series smar t phones or Galaxy T ab[...]

  • Page 133

    132 Wireless network > Using a smar t phone as a remote shutt er release 5 On the camera, allow the smar t phone to connect to your camera. • If the smar t phone has been connected to your camera befor e, it is connected automatically . 6 On the smart phone, set the follo wing shooting options. Icon Description Flash option Timer option Photo [...]

  • Page 134

    133 Wir eless network U sing Auto Backup t o send photos or videos Y ou can send photos or videos that you captured with the camera to a PC wirelessly . Installing the program f or Aut o Backup on your PC 1 Install i-Launcher on the PC. (p. 163) 2 Connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable. 3 When the Auto Backup prog ram icon appears, click i[...]

  • Page 135

    134 Wireless network > Using Aut o Backup to send photos or videos 3 Selec t a backup PC. • If you have performed a backup befor e, mov e to step 4. 4 Selec t OK . • T o cancel sending, select Cancel . • Y ou cannot selec t individual les to backup . This func tion backs up only new les on the camera. • The backup's pr ogress [...]

  • Page 136

    135 Wir eless network 5 Selec t the Name box, enter y our name, and then t ouch . Sender Setting Name Save Email Reset 6 Select the Email box, enter y our email address , and then touch . 7 Select Sav e to sav e your changes . • T o delete your information, select Reset . Y ou can change settings in the email menu and send photos or videos stored[...]

  • Page 137

    136 Wireless network > Sending photos or videos via email Setting an email password 1 Rotate the mode dial to B . 2 Selec t . • The camera will automatically attempt t o connect to a WLAN via the most recently connected AP device . • If the camera has not previously been connected to a WLAN, it will search f or available AP devices. (p . 123[...]

  • Page 138

    137 Wireless network > Sending photos or videos via email Changing the email passwor d 1 Rotate the mode dial to B . 2 Selec t . • The camera will automatically attempt t o connect to a WLAN via the most recently connected AP device . • If the camera has not previously been connected to a WLAN, it will search f or available AP devices. (p . [...]

  • Page 139

    138 Wireless network > Sending photos or videos via email 4 Selec t the Receiv er box, enter an email addr ess, and then touch . • T o use an address from the list of previous recipients , select → an address. • Select to add additional recipients. Y ou can input up to 30 recipients. • Select to delete an address fr om the list. 5 Selec [...]

  • Page 140

    139 Wir eless network Upload your photos or videos to le sharing w ebsites. A vailable websites will be displayed on y our camera. T o upload les to some websites, y ou must visit the website and r egister befor e connecting your camera. Ac cessing a websit e 1 Rotate the mode dial to B . 2 Selec t . 3 Selec t a website . • If the pop -up m[...]

  • Page 141

    140 Wireless network > Using photo or video sharing w ebsites Uploading photos or videos 1 Acc ess the website with y our camera. 2 Selec t les to upload. • Y ou can selec t up to 20 les. The total size must be 10 MB or less . (On some websit es, the total size or number of les ma y var y .) 3 Selec t Upload . • On some websites , y[...]

  • Page 142

    141 Wir eless network U sing AllShare Pla y to send les Y ou can upload les from your camera to AllShare Pla y online storage or view les on an AllShare Play devic e connected to the same AP . Uploading photos to online st orage 1 Rotate the mode dial to B . 2 Selec t → W eb storage . • If the guide message appears, select OK . • The[...]

  • Page 143

    142 Wireless network > Using AllShare Pla y to send les V iewing photos or videos on devices that suppor t AllShare Play 1 Rotate the mode dial to B . 2 Selec t → Nearby devic es . • If the guide message appears, select Ye s . • The camera will automatically attempt t o connect to a WLAN via the most recently connected AP device . • I[...]

  • Page 144

    143 Wireless network > Using AllShare Pla y to send les • Y ou can share up to 1,000 rec ent les. • On an AllShare Play device , you can view only photos or videos captured with your camera. • The range of the wireless connection between your camera and an AllShar e Play device may vary depending on the specications of the AP . ?[...]

  • Page 145

    144 Wir eless network Sending photos using W i-Fi Direct When the camera connects via a WLAN to a device that supports the W i-Fi Direct function, you can send photos to the device . This featur e may not be suppor ted on some devices . 1 On the device, turn on the Wi-F i Direct option. 2 On the camera, in Playback mode, scr oll to a photo . 3 Pres[...]

  • Page 146

    Chapter 5 C amer a settings menu Learn about the user settings and general settings menu. Y ou can adjust the settings to better suit your needs and prefer ences.[...]

  • Page 147

    146 Camera settings menu Y ou can set the user environment with these settings. T o set user options, In Shooting mode, press [ m ] → 5 → an option. Available it ems and the order of them may dier depending on shooting conditions. ISO Cust omizing ISO Step Y ou can set the size for the ISO sensitivity by either 1/3 or 1 step . Auto ISO Range[...]

  • Page 148

    147 Camera settings menu > User settings Bracket Set Y ou can set up the options for AE Bracket , WB Bracket, and P Wiz Bracket. Option Description AE Bracket Set Set the exposure interval. ( -/+0.3 EV *, -/+0.7 EV , -/+1 EV , -/+1.3 EV , -/+1.7 EV , -/+2 E V , -/+2.3 EV , -/+2.7 EV , -/+3 EV ) WB Bracket Set Adjust the White Balance interval ra[...]

  • Page 149

    148 Camera settings menu > User settings Color spac e The color space option allo ws you to select methods for r epresenting colors. Digital imag ing devices such as digital cameras, monit ors, and printers hav e their own methods for repr esenting colors, which ar e called color spaces. Option Description sRGB sRGB (Standard RGB) is an internat[...]

  • Page 150

    149 Camera settings menu > User settings Distor tion Corr ec t Y ou can correct lens distor tion that might occur from lenses. This featur e may not be available with some lenses . T ouch Operation Set to enable touch operation in Shooting mode. Option Description On Use touch operations in Shooting mode. O Do not use touch operations in Shoo[...]

  • Page 151

    150 Camera settings menu > User settings No . Description 3 Histogram Set the histogram on the display on or o . About histogram A histogram is a graph that sho ws the brightness distribution of a photo . A histogram inclined to the left indicates a dark photo . A histogram inclined to the right indicates a bright phot o. The height of the gr[...]

  • Page 152

    151 Camera settings menu > User settings Grid Line Select a guide to help you compose a scene. ( O *, 3 X 3 , 2 X 2 , Cross , Diagonal ) AF Lamp When shooting in dark places, turn the AF lamp on in or der to have a better auto f ocus. The Auto F ocus func tions more accurately in dark places when the AF lamp is on.[...]

  • Page 153

    152 Camera settings menu Learn to c ongure your camera 's settings. T o set Setting options, In Shooting or Playback mode, press [ m ] → q → an option. * Default Item Description Sound • System V olume : Set the sound volume or turn all sound o entirely . ( O , Low , Medium *, High ) Even if the system v olume is turned o , t[...]

  • Page 154

    153 Camera settings menu > Setting * Default Item Description P ower Sav e Set power shut o time. The camera shuts o if you do not use it for the time you set. ( 30 sec , 1 min *, 3 min , 5 min , 10 min , 30 min ) • The camera retains the pow er-o time setting even if you replace the batt er y . • Po wer Save may not w ork if the ca[...]

  • Page 155

    154 Camera settings menu > Setting * Default Item Description 3D HDMI Output Select an option for playing les on a 3D T V . • Side by Side *: Displays two images next to each other . • Frame P acking : Displays the images for the left and right eye alternately in frames . File Name Set the method of creating le names. • Standard *: S[...]

  • Page 156

    155 Camera settings menu > Setting * Default Item Description F ormat F ormat the memor y card. F ormatting deletes all existing les including protected les. ( Ye s , No ) Errors can occur if you use a memory card formatt ed by another brand of camera, a memory card reader , or a computer . Please format memory cards in the camera before u[...]

  • Page 157

    156 Camera settings menu > Setting * Default Item Description Sensor Cleaning • Sensor Cleaning : Remove dust from the sensor . • Star t-Up Action : When on, the camera per forms sensor cleaning each time you turn it on. ( O *, On ) As this product uses interchangeable lenses , the sensor can get dust on it when you change lenses. This ca[...]

  • Page 158

    Chapter 6 C onnec ting t o e x t ernal devic es Make full use of the camera by connecting it to external devices such as a computer , HD T V or 3D TV .[...]

  • Page 159

    158 Connecting to external devices Play back photos or videos by c onnecting your camera to an HDTV (3D T V ) using an optional HDMI cable. V iewing les on an HD T V 1 In Shooting or Playback mode, press [ m ] → q → HDMI Output → an option. (p . 153) 2 T urn o your camera and HD T V . 3 Connect your camera to your HD T V with the option[...]

  • Page 160

    159 Connecting to external devices > Viewing les on an HD T V or 3D T V V iewing les on a 3D T V Y ou can view photos or videos captured in 3D mode or with the 3D P anorama option in Smar t mode on a 3D T V . 1 In Shooting or Playback mode, press [ m ] → q → HDMI Output → an option. (p . 153) 2 Selec t 3D HDMI Output → an option. ([...]

  • Page 161

    160 Connecting to external devices T ransfer les on a memory card to your computer by c onnecting the camera to the PC. T ransferring les to y our W indows OS computer Connecting the camera as a remo vable disk Y ou can connec t the camera to your comput er as a removable disk. 1 T urn o the camera. 2 Connect the camera to your comput er w[...]

  • Page 162

    161 Connecting to external devices > T ransf erring les to your c omputer Disconnecting the camera (for Windo ws XP) With Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8, the methods f or disconnecting the camera are similar . 1 Ensure that no data is being transf erred between the camera and the computer . • If the status lamp on your camera is bl[...]

  • Page 163

    162 Connecting to external devices > T ransf erring les to your c omputer 3 T urn on the camera. • The computer r ecognizes the camera aut omatically and displays a removable disk ic on. 4 Open the removable disk. 5 T ransfer photos or videos to the Mac OS comput er .[...]

  • Page 164

    163 Connecting to external devices Y ou can view and edit les using the provided programs . Y ou can also send the les to a PC wirelessly . Installing programs fr om the provided CD 1 Inser t the installation CD into your PC. 2 Selec t a language. 3 Selec t a program to install . 4 F ollow the on-screen instructions. 5 Click Exit to complete [...]

  • Page 165

    164 Connecting to external devices > Using prog rams on a PC • The requirements ar e recommendation only . i-Launcher may not work properly even when the comput er meets the requirements, depending on the condition of your computer . • If your computer does not meet the requir ements, videos may not play correctly . The manufacturer is not r[...]

  • Page 166

    165 Connecting to external devices > Using prog rams on a PC Using Multimedia View er Multimedia View er allows you t o play back les. F rom the Samsung i-Launcher screen, click Multimedia V iewer . • Multimedia Viewer supports the following f ormats: - Videos: MP4 ( Video: H.264, Audio: AA C), WMV (WMV 7/8/9), AVI (MJPEG) - Photos: JPG, GI[...]

  • Page 167

    166 Connecting to external devices > Using prog rams on a PC V iewing videos 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 No . Description 1 File name 2 Adjust the volume . 3 Open the selected le. 4 Move to the next le. 5 Stop No . Description 6 Pause 7 Move to the pr evious le. 8 Prog ress bar Downloading the rm ware F rom the Samsung i-Launcher screen, click F[...]

  • Page 168

    167 Connecting to external devices > Using prog rams on a PC Installing Adobe Photoshop Lightr oom 1 Inser t Adobe Photoshop Lightroom DVD-ROM into your PC. 2 Selec t a language. 3 F ollow the on-screen instructions. Using A dobe Photoshop Lightroom Photos captured by a camera ar e often transformed to JPEG f ormats and stored in the memory acco[...]

  • Page 169

    Chapter 7 Appendix Get information about error messages , camera maintenance, trouble shooting tips, specications , and optional accessories.[...]

  • Page 170

    169 Appendix When the following err or messages appear , tr y these remedies. Error messages Suggested remedies Lens is locked The lens is locked. Rotate the lens c ounter-clock wise until you hear a click. (p. 45) Card Err or • T urn o your camera, and then turn it on again. • Remove your memory card and inser t it again. • Format y our m[...]

  • Page 171

    170 Appendix Cleaning the camera Camera lens and displa y Use a brush to remo ve dust and wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth. If any dust remains , apply lens cleaning liquid to a piece of cleaning paper and wipe gently . Image sensor Depending on dierent shooting c onditions, dust may appear in photos because the image sensor is exposed to [...]

  • Page 172

    171 Appendix > Maintaining the camera Using on beaches or shores • Pr otect your camera from sand and dirt when you use it on beaches or in other similar areas. • Y our camera is not waterproof . Do not handle the battery, adapt er , or memor y card with wet hands . Operating the camera with wet hands may cause damage to y our camera. Storin[...]

  • Page 173

    172 Appendix > Maintaining the camera Using the camera with caution in humid en vironments When you transfer the camera fr om a cold envir onment to a warm one, condensation can form on the lens or int ernal components of the camera. In this situation, turn o the camera and wait for at least 1 hour . If condensation forms on the memory card, [...]

  • Page 174

    173 Appendix > Maintaining the camera About memor y card Suppor ted memory card This product supports SD (S ecure Digital), SDHC (Secure Dig ital High Capacity), SD XC (Secur e Digital eXtended Capacity), UHS-1 (Ultra High Speed-1), microSD , microSDHC, microSD X C, or microUHS-1 memory cards. T erminal Write-protect switch Label (front) Y ou ca[...]

  • Page 175

    174 Appendix > Maintaining the camera Memor y card capacity The memory capacit y may dier depending on shooting sc enes or shooting conditions. These capacities are based on a 2 GB SD card . Size Quality Super Fine Fine Normal RA W RA W + S.Fine RA W + Fine RA W + Normal Photo 20.0M (5472X3648) 151 179 218 69 47 49 52 10.1M (3888X2592) 276 32[...]

  • Page 176

    175 Appendix > Maintaining the camera Size Quality HQ Normal Video 1920X1080 (60 fps) Approx. 10' 10" Approx. 12' 43" 1920X1080 (30 fps) Approx. 17' 41" Approx. 22' 09" * 1920X1080 (15 fps) Approx. 23' 38" Approx. 29' 24" 1920X810 (24 fps) Appr ox. 21' 35" Approx. 27' 02&[...]

  • Page 177

    176 Appendix > Maintaining the camera • Pr event memory cards from making contac t with liquids, dirt, or foreign substances. If dirt y , wipe the memor y card clean with a soft cloth before you insert the memor y card in your camera. • Do not allow liquids, dirt, or foreign substanc es to come in contact with memor y cards or the memory car[...]

  • Page 178

    177 Appendix > Maintaining the camera • Do not rest the device on ammable surfaces, such as bedding, carpets, or electric blankets for a prolonged period. • When the device is switched on, do not leav e it in any conned space for a prolonged period. • Do not allow battery terminals to come in contact with metallic objects, such as ne[...]

  • Page 179

    178 Appendix > Maintaining the camera Battery life Shooting mode A verage time / Number of photos Photos Approx. 165 min/Appr ox. 330 photos Videos Approx. 110 min (Rec ord videos at 1920X1080 resolution and 60 fps.) • The gures abo ve are based on the CIP A test standards . Y our results may dier depending on your actual usage. • Av a[...]

  • Page 180

    179 Appendix > Maintaining the camera Cautions about using the batt er y Protect batteries, char gers, and memory cards from damage. Pr event batteries from making contact with metal objects, as this can create a connection between the + and – terminals of y our batter y and lead to temporary or permanent batter y damage and may cause a re [...]

  • Page 181

    180 Appendix > Maintaining the camera Notes about charging with a c omputer connected • Use only the provided USB cable . • The battery may not charge when: - you use a USB hub - other USB devices are connected to y our computer - you connect the cable to the port on the front side of your computer - the USB port of your computer does not su[...]

  • Page 182

    181 Appendix Befor e contac ting a ser vice center If you are having tr ouble with your device , tr y these troubleshooting solutions before c ontacting a ser vice professional . When you leave y our camera at a service center , be sure to also leave the other components that may hav e contributed to the malfunction, such as the memory card and bat[...]

  • Page 183

    182 Appendix > Befor e contacting a ser vice center Situation Suggested remedies The memory card has an error • T urn o your camera, and then turn it on again. • Remove your memory card, and then insert it again. • Format y our memor y card. See "Cautions when using memory cards" for more details. (p . 176) Y our computer does[...]

  • Page 184

    183 Appendix > Befor e contacting a ser vice center Situation Suggested remedies Y our computer cannot play videos Videos may not pla y on some video player programs . T o play video les captured with y our camera, use the Multimedia View er program that you can install with the i-Launcher program on your computer . i-Launcher is not function[...]

  • Page 185

    184 Appendix Camera specications Image Sensor T ype CMOS Sensor size 23.5 X 15.7 mm Eective pix els Approx. 20.3 mega-pix els T otal pixels Approx. 21.6 mega-pix els Color lter RGB primary color lter Lens Mount T ype Samsung NX Mount A vailable lens Samsung lenses Image Stabilization T ype Lens shift (depends on lens) Mode O/Mode 1/M[...]

  • Page 186

    185 Appendix > Camera specications Shutter T ype Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter Speed • Auto: 1/6,000–30 sec. • Manual: 1/6,000–30 sec. (1/3 EV Step) • Bulb (time limit: 4 min) Exposure Metering system T TL 221 (17 X 13) Block segment Metering: Multi, Center-weighted , Spot Metering range: EV 0–18 (ISO1[...]

  • Page 187

    186 Appendix > Camera specications Flash EV -2–+2 EV (0.5 EV Step) External ash Optional Samsung external ashes: SEF42A, SEF220A Sync terminal Hot-shoe White Balance Mode Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy , Fluorescent White, Fluor escent NW , Fluorescent Da ylight, T ungsten, Flash WB, Custom Set, Color T emperature (Manual) Micro adjustment[...]

  • Page 188

    187 Appendix > Camera specications Video T ype MP4 (H.264) F ormat Movie: H.264, Sound: AAC Movie AE mode Prog ram, Aper ture P riority, Shutt er Priority , Manual Movie clip Audio on/o (Shooting time: Max. 29' 59'') Smart Filter Vignetting , Miniature, Color ed Pencil , W atercolor , W ash drawing, Oil Sket ch, Ink Sketch, [...]

  • Page 189

    188 Appendix > Camera specications Wir eless network T ype IEEE 802.11b/g/n support Dual Band F unction MobileLink, Remote V iewnder , Auto Backup , Email, SNS & Cloud, AllShar e Play , AutoShare, Wi-F i Direc t NFC Ye s Interface Digital output USB 2.0 (micro USB jack) Video output • NTSC, P AL (selectable) • HDMI External release[...]

  • Page 190

    189 Appendix Glossar y AP (A cc ess Point) An access point is a device that allo ws wireless devices to c onnect to a wired network. Ad-Hoc network An ad-hoc network is a temporary connec tion for sharing les or an internet connection and between computers and devices . AdobeRGB Adobe RGB is used f or commercial printing and has a larger color r[...]

  • Page 191

    190 Appendix > Glossar y Composition Composition in photograph y means arranging objects in a photo . Usually , abiding by the rule of thirds leads to a good c omposition. DCF (Design rule for C amera F ile system) A specication to dene a le format and le sy stem for digital cameras created by the Japan Electronics and Information T [...]

  • Page 192

    191 Appendix > Glossar y Flash A speed light that helps to create adequat e exposure in low-light conditions. F ocal length The distance from the middle of the lens t o its focal point(in millimeters). Longer f ocal lengths result in narrow er angles of view and the subject is magnied. Shorter focal lengths result in wider angles of view . Hi[...]

  • Page 193

    192 Appendix > Glossar y Metering The metering ref ers to the way in which the camera measur es the quantity of light to set the exposure . MF (Manual F ocus) A system that manually f ocuses the camera lens on the subject. Y ou can use the focus ring to focus on a subject. MJPEG (Motion JPEG) A video format which is compr essed as a JPEG image. [...]

  • Page 194

    193 Appendix > Glossar y P AL (Phase Alternate Line) A video color encoding standard used in numer ous countries throughout Africa, Asia, Eur ope, and the Middle East. Quality An expression of the rate of compr ession used in a digital image. Higher quality images have a low er rate of compression, which usually r esults in a larger le size .[...]

  • Page 195

    194 Appendix > Glossar y Shutter speed Shutter speed ref ers to the amount of time it takes to open and close the shutter , and it is an impor tant factor in the brightness of a photo , as it controls the amount of light which passes thr ough the aper ture befor e it reaches the image sensor . A fast shutter speed allows less time t o let light [...]

  • Page 196

    195 Appendix Optional accessories Lens SAMSUNG 18-55 mm F3.5-5.6 OIS III SAMSUNG 20-50 mm F3.5-5.6 ED II SAMSUNG 16 mm F2.4 SAMSUNG 20 mm F2.8 SAMSUNG 30 mm F2 SAMSUNG 50-200 mm F4-5.6 ED OIS III SAMSUNG 60 mm F2.8 Macro ED OIS SSA SAMSUNG 18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 ED OIS Lens SAMSUNG 85 mm F1.4 ED SSA SAMSUNG 12-24 mm F4-5.6 ED SAMSUNG 45 mm F1.8 SAMSUNG[...]

  • Page 197

    196 Appendix > Optional accessories Shutter release (micro USB type) Microphone SR2NX02 EM10 Rechargeable battery Battery charger BP1130 BC3NX01 Camera bag Camera case Memory card Filt er USB cable HDMI cable Strap • These illustrations may dier fr om your actual items. Refer t o the user manuals of these optional accessories for details . [...]

  • Page 198

    197 Appendix A Adobe Photoshop Lightr oom 167 AllShare Play 141 Aperture 16, 20 Auto Backup 133 Auto f ocus 80 B Battery Caution 177 Charging 34 Inser t 33 Best F ace mode 65 Bracketing 92 C Camera Connecting as removable disk 160 Connecting to PC 160 Disconnecting ( Windo ws) 161 Layout 30 Camera specica tions 184 Charging 34 Color spac e 148 D[...]

  • Page 199

    198 Appendix > Index O One touch shot 87 Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) 89 Optional accessories Attach the GPS module 51 Connect the ash 49 Flash lay out 48 GPS module layout 51 P Panor ama mode 66 Photos Editing 117 Enlarging 113 Shooting options 73 Viewing on 3D T V 159 Viewing on camera 108 Viewing on HD T V 158 Picture W izard 79 P ost[...]

  • Page 200

    199 Corr ect Disposal of T his Product ( W aste Electrical & Elec tronic Equipment) (Applicable in countries with separat e collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g . charger , headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste[...]

  • Page 201

    200 Appendix FC C notice Caution: Any changes or modications in construction of this device which are not expressly appro ved by the party responsible for compliance could v oid the user's authority to operate the equipment. NO TE: This equipment has been tested and f ound to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant t o[...]

  • Page 202

    201 T A-2012/1802 APPROVED Model : NX300 Y ear of M anufacture : 2013 CA UTION RISK OF EXPL OSION IF BA TTERY IS REPLACED B Y AN INC ORRECT TY PE. DISPOSE OF USED BA T TERIES AC CORDING T O THE INSTRUC TIONS. Operation is subject to the following tw o conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept an[...]

  • Page 203

    Please refer t o the warranty that came with your product or visit our website www .samsung.com f or after-sales ser vice or inquiries.[...]