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Names of Working Parts

Quick reference guide

Front

Mode dial

Rear

Using the full automatic

program mode (p. 33)

Expressing the background out of

focus (p. 84)

Using the manual mode to choose

your own camera settings (p. 86)

Using the best programmed

exposure (p. 80)

Saving your own exposure setting and

using the stored set value (p. 89)

Using the external

ash (p. 88)

Shooting with long time

shutter speed (p. 87)

Shooting in the different exposure rates (p. 82)

Taking a picture of a fast-moving subject (p. 83)

Using the automatic ISO

setting mode (p. 85)

RAW button (p. 49)

Memory Card Cover (p.19)

Front dial (p. 53)

Green Button (p. 66)

Mode dial (p. 33)

Flash Button (p. 99)

MENU button (p.53)

Delete / Picture Wizard

button (p.116)

INFO button (p.28)

Playback button (p.110)

Exposure bracket

button (p.90)

Diopter adjustment lever

(p.35)

OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) lever (p.26)

Fn Button (p.36)

Rear e-dial (p.53)

AF Button (p.61)

AE-L (p.48)/Lock Button (p.119)

Direction button

(p.8)

Exposure Compensation (p.47)/

LCD panel lamp button (p.69)

LCD Panel (p.32)

LCD Monitor (p.27)

Summary of Contents for ER-GX20ZBBA

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Page 2: ...sung Camera Service centre Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or electric shock Do not insert or drop metallic or inflammable foreign objects into the camera through access points e g the memory card slot and battery chamber This may cause a fire or electric shock Do not operate this camera with wet hands This could pose a risk of electric shock DANGER indicates an imminent...

Page 3: ...attery It may cause leakage or breakage If liquid from the battery enters the eyes wash it away immediately with fresh water and consult a doctor It may cause loss of eyesight If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with skin or clothes wash the affected areas thoroughly with water If there is overheating in or smoke from the battery chamber remove the battery from the camera as soon ...

Page 4: ...the OIS Function 026 Optical Image Stabilization 027 LCD Monitor Indications 027 While Power is On or Operating Mode Dial 028 Capture Mode 029 Playback Mode 030 Histogram Display 031 Viewfinder Indications 031 Capture Mode 032 LCD Panel Indications 033 Using the full automatic program mode Starting Basic Shooting Auto mode 038 Checking the Composition Exposure and Focus Before Shooting 038 Display...

Page 5: ...4 High Noise 064 ISO Display 065 ISO Steps 065 Set Max ISO Range 065 Reset Custom1 066 Using the CUSTOM2 MENU 066 E Dial in Program Sv Tv Av TAv M X B 066 Green Button in TAv M 066 UseAperture Ring 067 One touch Bracketing 067 Bracketing Order 067 Remaining Count 067 Release in Charging 068 Preview Method 068 Initial Zoom 068 Auto Rotation 068 Saving Rotation Info 069 Select Battery 069 Light of T...

Page 6: ... 096 Adjusting the sensitivity of the image sensor 096 Setting the Sensitivity 096 Setting the Sensitivity 096 Setting the Sensitivit 096 Setting the Range ofAutomatic Correction inAUTO 098 Using the Built in Flash 098 Selecting Flash Mode 099 UsingAuto Discharge 100 Using Fill in Flash 100 Using Red eye Reduction Flash 101 Front curtain sync Rear curtain sync 101 Daylight Sync Shooting 102 Compen...

Page 7: ... 146 Others 146 Other 147 Troubleshooting 152 Main Speciﬁcations 154 Glossary 154 Glossary 154 Glossar 156 Index 158 Correct Disposal of This Product 158 FCC notice How to Make a Photo Print Appendix Using the Software Software Softwar 122 Software Notes 122 System Requirements 124 Setting up the application software 124 Setting up the application software 124 Setting up the application softwar 12...

Page 8: ...e Wizard function enables you to adjust image before shooting You can create the image you desire by adjusting the colour tone saturation and contrast and so on The captured area view angle will differ between the GX 20 and 35mm SLR cameras even if the same lens is used because the format size for 35mm film and the sensor are different Sizes for 35mm film and Size of Sensor 35mm film 36mm x 24mm G...

Page 9: ... direction button This Note symbol indicates information that supplements important points of the main text This Warning symbol advises users that failure to take or avoid a specific action could result in physical harm to the user or the hardware Understanding illustrated icons used in this user guide Please read this basic information thoroughly before you start using the product ...

Page 10: ...e of view exposure focusing the object and so on 4 Using Advanced Shooting Modes This chapter explains how to use the advanced shooting mode such as Tv Shutter PriorityAE mode Av Aperture PriorityAE mode and so on 5 Using the Flash This chapter explains how to take a picture in a dark place using the flash 6 How to Playback the Images Explains how to view or delete the picture images including how...

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Page 12: ...t Top 014 Rear 015 Quick reference guide 016 Charging and Inserting the Battery 016 Charging the Battery 017 Inserting the Battery 018 Battery Level Indicator 018 Approximate Playback Time Fully charged battery 019 Inserting the Memory Card 020 Precautions When Using the Memory Card 021 Turning the Camera On and Off 021 Using the Vertical Battery Grip SBG D1V Sold Separately 022 Setting the Langua...

Page 13: ...ional equipment contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre What are included in the package Hot shoe cover Installed on camera Eyecup Installed on camera Viewfinder cap Body mount cover Installed on camera USB cable Video cable Software CD ROM AD46 00159A Strap Rechargeable battery SLB 1674 Charger SBC L6 AC cord User s Manual AD68 01904A Quick Guide AD68 02661A ...

Page 14: ...ay cause the product to malfunction Self Timer lamp Remote control receiver Main Switch Front dial Shutter Button Lens unlock button Lens information contacts Lens mount index Mirror AF coupler Strap holder RAW Button External ﬂash sync terminal Mode dial Green Button Built in Flash Focus mode lever Flash Button Remote control port DC input terminal USB Video terminal Terminal Cover ...

Page 15: ...iewfinder Diopter adjustment lever Card cover lock OIS Optical Image Stabilization lever Fn Button Card access lamp Focus point selection dial Strap Holder Rear e dial AF Button AE L Lock Button Direction button OK Button Self Timer lamp Remote control receiver Exposure Compensation LCD panel lamp button LCD Panel Hot shoe LCD Monitor Metering mode lever ...

Page 16: ...ng in the different exposure rates p 82 Taking a picture of a fast moving subject p 83 Using the automatic ISO setting mode p 85 RAW button p 49 Memory Card Cover p 19 Front dial p 53 Green Button p 66 Mode dial p 33 Flash Button p 99 MENU button p 53 Delete Picture Wizard button p 116 INFO button p 28 Playback button p 110 Exposure bracket button p 90 Diopter adjustment lever p 35 OIS Optical Ima...

Page 17: ...g Charged Red LED is on Charging is complete The LED is off Charging error Red LED is blinking Proper operating temperatures of the Charger are 0 C 40 C The battery may not be charged under or over the operating temperature Red LED is blinking This is not the camera malfunction The period of quality guarantee of charger is 1 year and Lithium ion rechargeable battery is 6 months Charger SBC L6 Rate...

Page 18: ...s while the power is on Remove the batteries when you will not use the camera for a long while The batteries may leak If the date and time settings have been reset when you insert new batteries after a long while If the date and time settings have been reset when you insert new batteries after a long while set date and time information by using the Date Time menu in the SETUP MENU Insert batteries...

Page 19: ...itions and may vary depending on the user s methods Battery performance temporarily decreases while being used in cold conditions When using the camera in cold climates have extra batteries on hand and keep them warm in your pocket Battery performance will return to normal when returned to room temperature Have extra batteries ready when travelling overseas taking pictures in cold climates or when...

Page 20: ...mory card facing toward the LCD monitor and insert the memory card Press the memory card one more time to remove it out of the memory card slot 3 Close the Card cover Inserting the Memory Card Do not remove the Memory Card while card access lamp is lit Always format new Memory Cards before use Also format Memory Cards used with other cameras If the memory card cover is left open the power will not...

Page 21: ...g Camera does not accept any liability for data that is deleted if 1 The Memory Card is mishandled by the user 2 The Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or electrical interference 3 The card has not been used for a long time 4 The card is ejected or the battery is removed while the data on the card is being recorded or accessed The Memory Card has a limited service life If it is not used ...

Page 22: ... turn on the camera again rotate the main switch or refer to the followings Press the shutter button halfway down Press the playback button Press the INFO button Using the Vertical Battery Grip SBG D1V Sold Separately Using the battery grip gives you a more comfortable position while shooting with a vertical angle of view Battery grip supports the green button function while you can still adjust t...

Page 23: ...he LCD monitor and the current date and time Once setting is done these will not need to be set again when turning your camera on 1 The following screen appears when you turn on the camera for the first time 2 Select the language you want to use using the direction buttons on your camera and then press the OK button English Korean Chinese traditional simplified French German Spanish Portuguese Ita...

Page 24: ...026 Turning On the OIS Function 026 Optical Image Stabilization 027 LCD Monitor Indications 027 While Power is On or Operating Mode Dial 028 Capture Mode 029 Playback Mode 030 Histogram Display 031 Viewfinder Indications 031 Capture Mode 032 LCD Panel Indications 033 Using the full automatic program mode 034 Operating the shutter release button 034 Hard to Autofocus Subjects 035 Adjusting the View...

Page 25: ...that the lens is secure Also check that the red dots of the lens are on top and the attached portion does not move sideways 4 Remove the front lens cap by pushing the indicated portions inward 5 To detach the lens hold down the lens unlock button and turn the lens counterclockwise The body mount cover is a cover to prevent damage during shipping We assume no responsibility nor liability for accide...

Page 26: ...mong photographers the slowest recommended shutter speed for a handheld camera is generally 1 focal lengthx1 5 For example it is 1 75 of a second for a focal length of 50mm and 1 150 of a second for 100mm Atripod or OIS function should be used for shutter speeds slower than this When using the tripod do not use the OIS function as the image may be blurred due to the oscillation of the OIS sensor T...

Page 27: ...en taking close up shots In this case it is recommended that the OIS function be turned off and the camera be used with a tripod The OIS function will not fully work when shooting with a slower shutter speed for example when shooting a moving subject or night scenes In this case it is recommended that the OIS function be turned off and the camera be used with a tripod Turn the OIS switch off if yo...

Page 28: ...t the desired time from SETUP MENU Guide Display Detailed Information Indicators Metering type Focus Point Information White balance and Sensitivity only appear when a setting other than the default setting is selected Automatic Program Exposure Enable AF Flash mode Drive mode Extended Bracket Metering type AF mode Focus Point position information White balance Sensitivity Shooting mode Mode dial ...

Page 29: ...11 Colour Tone 12 Saturation 13 Contrast 14 Sharpness 15 Date and time 16 Colour space 17 OIS Optical Image Stabilization 18 Quality level 19 BAcompensation value GM BAcompensation value BA 20 Recorded pixels 21 Battery Status 22 File type 23 White balance 24 ISO sensitivity 25 ISO range Auto 26 Lens focal length 27 Aperture Value 28 Flash Exposure Value 29 Shutter Speed 30 Exposure Compensation V...

Page 30: ... 2 Exposure Bracket Multi Exposure 3 Drive mode 4 Metering mode 5 Flash mode 6 OIS Optical Image Stabilization 7 DPOF settings 8 Folder name and Stored image number 9 Protect icon 10 AF mode 11 Extended Bracket 12 Focus point information 13 Exposure Compensation Value 14 Lens focal length 15 Flash Compensation Value 16 Picture Wizard mode 17 Colour Tone Saturation 18 Contrast Sharpness 19 Date Tim...

Page 31: ... the bars are higher on the left the image may be too dark If the lighting conditions are too bright to check the subject by using the LCD checking the histogram will enable more precise exposure control for the shots Histogram Display Brightness Histogram that distributes brightness of the image and RGB Histogram that distributes colour of the image are selectable by pressing the direction button...

Page 32: ...n Shows the number of recordable images including the number of recordable images using the Drive mode with current quality and recorded pixel setting The differences between the compensated exposure and proper exposure will be displayed In the M mode the exposure value can be different In the Sensitivity priority mode Shutter Aperture Priority mode ISO sensitivity will display OIS Optical Image S...

Page 33: ...lay White Balance Compensation Number of recordable images EV compensation value PC Pb PC Personal Computer Removable disk Pb PictBridge Drive mode Single frame Continuous Shot Self timer Remote control mode Multi exposure Aperture Flash mode Built in flash is ready when blinking flash should be used or incorrect lens is mounted Red eye reduction flash on Auto discharge SLOW First curtain synchro ...

Page 34: ...ect A zoom lens can be used to change the size of the subject in the viewfinder Using the full automatic program mode 4 Position the subject inside the autofocus frame and press the shutter release button halfway The autofocus system operates The focus indicator appears in the viewfinder with the beep sound as soon as the subject is in the focus When you find that auto focusing is not available se...

Page 35: ...ven when focus indicator is displayed when 6 above applies Using the full automatic program mode 6 Review captured images on the LCD monitor Image appears for 1 second on the LCD monitor after capturing Instant Review You can delete the image during Instant Review by pressing the delete button If you press the playback button captured images appear again on the LCD monitor Operating the shutter re...

Page 36: ...eyecup removed as shown above To remove the eyecup pull upward and remove as shown on the right Using the full automatic program mode Using the Zoom ring Using the zoom ring you can enlarge telephoto angle or reduce wide angle the size of an image by changing the focal length value of the camera lens Adjust it to the desired size and take the picture 1 Position the subject in focus 2 Turn the zoom...

Page 37: ...tton If you set Remaining Count to Continuous from the Custom2 MENU the maximum continuous shootable images appears in the view finder on half shutter The focus is adjusted each time the shutter is released while exposure metering timer is set shutter release button is pressed halfway if the focus mode is set to SAF Single mode Focusing is continuously active when the focus mode is set to CAF Cont...

Page 38: ...osition in the Viewfinder 042 Fixing the Focus 043 Adjusting the Focus Manually Manual Focus 043 Using the Focus Indicator 044 Using the Viewfinder Matte Field 045 Setting the Exposure 045 Effect of Shutter Speed and Effect ofAperture 046 How to Check Depth of Field 047 Selecting the Metering Method 047 Exposure Compensation 048 AE L withAF Locked 049 Using the RAW button 050 Using the Mirror Lock...

Page 39: ...t the depth of ﬁeld see page 46 Depth of ﬁeld Using the Liveview function Using the Liveview function You can actually see the composition of your subject and the focus through the LCD monitor in real time To use the Liveview function select Custom2 MENU Preview Method Liveview Liveview Liveview 1 Focus on the subject then compose the picture in the viewﬁnder and move the main switch to 2 The LCD ...

Page 40: ...in Manual White Balance Manual W B Using the Manual White Balance you can easily adjust the white balance before shooting The white balance preview is very helpful when you are taking pictures under various environmental lighting conditions To use the white balance preview function select Custom2 MENU Preview Method Manual White Balance 1 Focus on the subject then compose the picture in the viewfi...

Page 41: ... is not in focus The camera can be focused by pressing the AF button In SAF Single mode the focus is locked focus lock while focus indicator is lit To focus on another subject take your finger off the shutter release button first In CAF Continuous mode focus is adjusted continuously tracking the moving object as long as the shutter release button is kept pressed halfway The shutter cannot be relea...

Page 42: ...s not displayed in the viewfinder when Off is selected for Superimpose AF Area in the CUSTOM1 MENU menu Setting the Focus Position in the Viewfinder 1 Select SEL with the Focus point selection dial Auto focusing mode must be set to SEL to move the AF point where you want to focus 2 Look through the viewfinder and check the position of the subject 3 Place the AF Auto Focusing point where you want t...

Page 43: ... not in focus 3 Keep pressing the shutter button halfway Focus will be fixed unless you release the shutter button 4 Re compose the picture while keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway 5 Press the shutter button fully The picture is taken The focus is locked while the focus indicator is lit Turning the zooming ring in focus lock mode may cause the subject to be out of focus You can dis...

Page 44: ...just focus Using the Focus Indicator You can manually adjust the focus using the focus indicator 1 Set the focus mode lever to MF 2 Look through the viewfinder press the shutter release button halfway and turn the focusing ring The focus indicator appears and you will hear a beep when the subject comes into focus You can disable the beep sound through the Beep menu in the SETUP MENU The focus indi...

Page 45: ... Viewﬁnder Matte Field Using the Viewﬁnder Matte Field You can manually adjust the focus using the viewﬁnder matte ﬁeld 1 Set the focus mode lever to MF 2 Look through the viewﬁnder and turn the focusing ring until the subject looks sharp on the screen ...

Page 46: ... the amount of light reaching the image sensor This is similar to the way the pupil of the human eyes reacts to bright light The next image shows how the aperture is adjusted to a different size according to the corresponding aperture stop described in the lens The image may be different from the actual product and does not represent a specific lens model Opening the aperture reduce the aperture v...

Page 47: ...eld When you focus on a specific subject there is a range in which objects closer and further away will also be in focus This focused range is called the depth of field The wider the wide angle lens and the further away the subject the greater the depth of field For example the aperture stop f 11 is higher than f 2 8 Pictures used in this user guide are to help users understand depth of field and ...

Page 48: ...your picture You can adjust the EV Compensation from 3 to 3 EV in increments of 1 2 EV or 1 3 EV For information about under or over exposed samples see page 90 Changing the Exposure and Shooting Auto Bracket 1 Set the compensation with the front dial while the button is pressed 2 Confirm the compensation value in the viewfinder or appears during compensation Exposure compensation is not available...

Page 49: ...ter releasing the AE L button the exposure remains in memory as long as the viewfinder is turned on The exposure remains locked as long as the AE L button is kept pressed or the shutter release button is kept pressed halfway You will hear a beep when the AE L button is pressed You can disable the beep sound through the Beep menu in the SETUP MENU AE lock is not available when the exposure mode is ...

Page 50: ... the LCD panel Press the Shutter button to take a picture To cancel the RAW button function turn the mode dial or press the RAW button once again When the picture is taken using the RAW button it may take a time to save the image as the images are saved as RAW and JPEG file type When the picture is taken using the RAW button is displayed on the LCD monitor only a JPEG image is displayed To view th...

Page 51: ...ons to select Self Timer 2 secs 3 Focus on the subject 4 Press the shutter release button fully The mirror pops up and the picture is taken 2 seconds later The AE lock is enabled with the exposure value set immediately before the mirror goes up You cannot see the subject through the viewfinder for the next two seconds after you press the shutter button Using the tripod minimize camera shake while ...

Page 52: ...ay The focus indicator appears when the subject is in focus 5 Press the shutter release button fully The self timer lamp starts blinking slowly at first and then blinks rapidly for 2 seconds before the shutter is released The beep is heard and the rate increases The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed fully The shutter will be released about 2 seco...

Page 53: ... in remote control wait status 3 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take pictures 4 Press the shutter release button halfway The autofocus system operates The focus indicator appears in the viewfinder when the subject is in focus 5 Point the remote control unit towards the front of the camera and press the shutter release button on the remote control The picture is taken You cannot focus w...

Page 54: ...ENU and PLAYBACK MENU menu appear in order each time the direction buttons is pressed Press the MENU button to return to your previous screen Use the front dial to move forward to the next screen in the current menu and use the rear dial to jump to the next menu If the power is not turned off properly the set value will be lost next time you turn on the camera OK button MENU button LCD Monitor Dir...

Page 55: ...MENU Picture Wizard The Picture Wizard function enables you to adjust the image before shooting You can create the image you desire by adjusting the Colour tone Saturation Contrast and Sharpness The following images show how the contrast is changed using the Picture Wizard function Using the Menu With a high set value on the contrast With a low set value on the contrast Picture Wizard Set Back Sta...

Page 56: ...U menu The file size varies according to the settings RAW RAW data is CCD output data saved without processing Effects such as White Balance Contrast Saturation and Sharpness are not applied to the image but such information is saved Use Raw Display or transfer to a PC apply effects with the enclosed software Samsung RAW Converter 2 0 and create JPEG and TIFF images RAW Images are captured in both...

Page 57: ...tup is selected in the Set RAW Button menu RAW button function is available for one time use Liveview You can set the grid and FocusingArea AF Point AF frame display options in the Liveview mode The FocusingArea AF Point AF frame display is not available ifAF mode is set to MF Grid Display Shows the grid on the LCD monitor when using the Liveview function AF Frame Display Shows the FocusingArea AF...

Page 58: ...ness and contrast levels Three pictures are saved with each shot The following settings are available in the Extended Bracket menu White Balance MG 3 MG 2 MG 1 AB 3 AB 2 AB 1 M Masenta G Green A Amber B Blue Saturation 4 3 2 1 Contrast 4 3 2 1 Sharpness 4 3 2 1 The following images show how the Contrast is changed using the Extended Bracket menu CAPTURE MENU Move Exit User Registration Interval Sh...

Page 59: ...ng the pictures that have already been taken are saved and Multi exposure is exited Extended Bracket and Multi Exposure are not used at the same time The last mode selected is set Press the delete button during Instant Review to discard pictures created to that point and create again from the first picture After completing the Multi Exposure shooting the settings for Multi Exposure will be cancele...

Page 60: ...If you use the lens that does not support the automatic information about the focal length you can manually select the available focal length to enable the OIS function 1 Select OIS menu in the CAPTURE MENU 2 Press the direction buttons on your camera to set the Focal Length Select from the following focal length values Focal Length 8 10 12 15 18 20 24 28 30 35 40 45 50 55 65 70 75 85 100 120 135 ...

Page 61: ... Off Exposure is set separately from AF point On Exposure is set in accordance with AF point Using the Menu CUSTOM1 MENU Move Exit LinkAF Point AE Off SuperimposeAFArea On AF in Remote Control Off AF Button Function On AF by Press Halfway On Catch in Focus Off EV Steps 1 2 EV SuperimposeAFArea Set Back On Off TheselectedAFPointis displayedinthe viewfinderasredlight CUSTOM1 MENU Move Exit LinkAF Po...

Page 62: ...ual focusing lens is used with the focus mode lever set to SAF The current lens has an AF MF lever and it is set to MF Off Off Off Shutter ﬁres whether the subject is in focus or not On Shutter ﬁres only when the subject is in focus Shutter ﬁres only when the subject is in focus Although the subject is in focus on half shutter you cannot take a picture if the subject is out of focus on full shutte...

Page 63: ...ec Sets the exposure metering time to 10 seconds 10 sec 3 sec Sets the exposure metering time to 3 seconds 3 sec Sets the exposure metering time to 3 seconds 3 sec 30 sec Sets the exposure metering time to 30 seconds 30 sec Sets the exposure metering time to 30 seconds 30 sec CUSTOM1 MENU Move Exit LinkAF Point AE Off SuperimposeAFArea On AF in Remote Control Off AF Button Function On AF by Press ...

Page 64: ...is set to t the white balance value is automatically adjusted within the adjustable range WBAdjustable Range WBAdjustable Range function is not available for the AUTO function is not available for the AUTO function is not available for the Manual and the Colour Temp 1 to Colour Temp 3 mode in the WHITE BALANCE mode in the WHITE BALANCE mode in the menu CUSTOM1 MENU Move Exit Metering Time 10 sec A...

Page 65: ...r than the shutter speed of 0 3 Using the Menu Using the Menu CUSTOM1 MENU Move Exit Colour Temp Unit Kelvin Noise Reduction Auto High Noise Off ISO Display Off ISO Steps 1 EV Set Max ISO Range 3200 Reset Custom1 Noise Reduction Set Back Auto On Noise Reduction will be automatically activated according to the conditions CUSTOM1 MENU Move Exit Colour Temp Unit Kelvin Noise Reduction Auto High Noise...

Page 66: ...n setting the ISO sensitivity to 6400 CUSTOM1 MENU Move Exit Colour Temp Unit Kelvin Noise Reduction Auto High Noise Off ISO Display Off ISO Steps 1 EV Set Max ISO Range 3200 Reset Custom1 CUSTOM1 MENU Move Exit Colour Temp Unit Kelvin Noise Reduction Auto High Noise Off ISO Display Off ISO Steps 1 EV Set Max ISO Range 3200 Reset Custom1 ISO Steps Set Back 1 EV Steps As EV Steps ISO sensitivity st...

Page 67: ...Using the CUSTOM2 MENU Using the CUSTOM2 MENU E Dial in Program Sv Tv Av TAv M X B E Dial in Program Sv Tv Av TAv M X B Sets the front dial and rear dial in Program Sv Tv Av TAv M X B mode Using the Menu Using the Menu CUSTOM2 MENU Move Exit E Dial in Program Tv Av E Dial in Sv ISO E Dial inTv Tv E Dial inAv Av E Dial inTAv M Tv Av E Dial in X B Av GreenButtoninTAv M P E Dial in Program Set Back T...

Page 68: ...to 0 with an aperture stop of 8 0 you will get three different shots with the aperture stops of 8 0 6 7 and 9 5 For more information about auto bracketing see page 90 Changing the Exposure and Shooting Auto Bracket CUSTOM2 MENU Move Exit UseAperture Ring Off One touch Bracketing Off Bracketing Order 0 Remaining Count Release in Charging Off Preview Method Initial Zoom Off Release in Charging Set B...

Page 69: ...n Info If Saving Rotation Info is set to On a shot taken using a vertical position is displayed in the vertical angle of view On Saves the rotation information when shooting Off Off Off Does not save the rotation information when shooting Using the Menu Using the Menu CUSTOM2 MENU Move Exit UseAperture Ring Off One touch Bracketing Off Bracketing Order 0 Remaining Count Release in Charging Off Pre...

Page 70: ...the settings in the CUSTOM2 MENU menu to the defaults Reset Reset Reset The settings will reset Cancel The settings will not reset Using the Menu Using the Menu CUSTOM2 MENU Move Exit Auto Rotation On Saving Rotation Info On Select Battery Auto Light of Top LCD On Flash in Wireless Mode On Reset Custom2 Select Battery Set Back Auto Body First Grip First CUSTOM2 MENU Move Exit Auto Rotation On Savi...

Page 71: ...ormatting is completed camera mode is changed to the Capture or Playing back mode Do not open the card cover while formatting Memory Card The card may be damaged beyond use Formatting will delete protected data Be aware Beep Set Back Beep AF Sound AE Lock RAW Self Timer Remote Control Beep Set Back Beep Beep is not activated SETUP MENU Move Exit Format Beep Date Time Language 㿔䁲 English Guide Disp...

Page 72: ... Beep Date Time Off Language 㿔䁲 3 sec Guide Display 10 sec LCD Brightness 30 sec LCD colour adjustment Date Time Set Back Type Date Time dd mm yy 24h 01 01 2008 00 00 Date Time Set Cancel Type Date Time dd mm yy 24h 01 01 2008 00 00 Date Time Set Cancel Type Date Time dd mm yy 24h 01 01 2008 00 00 Date Time Set Back Type Date Time dd mm yy 24h 01 01 2008 00 00 Date Time Set Cancel Type Date Time d...

Page 73: ...ing the Menu LCD Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor Adjust settings when the LCD monitor is hard to see You can select 7 0 7 steps of LCD brightness LCD colour adjustment You can adjust the colour of the LCD monitor SETUP MENU Move Exit Format Beep Date Time Language 㿔䁲 English Guide Display 3 sec LCD Brightness 0 LCD colour adjustment 00 00 SETUP MENU Move Exit Format Bee...

Page 74: ...in 30min Off Auto Power Off is not activated when using the USB connection remote control Liveview Fn menu or slide show SETUP MENU Move Exit Video Out NTSC USB Computer Auto Power Off 1min Folder Name Date Change File Name SG20 Sensor Cleaning Dust Removal SETUP MENU Set Cancel Video Out USB Computer Auto Power Off Printer Folder Name Change File Name Sensor Cleaning Dust Removal SETUP MENU Move ...

Page 75: ...may scratch the Sensor Do not wipe the Sensor with a cloth 8 Turn the camera off 9 Attach the lens after the mirror returns to its original position Using the Menu Change File Name You can change the file name depending on the color space For example you can change the file name of SG20 if the Colour Space is set to sRGB Sensor Cleaning Set Back Mirror Up Cancel Lift the mirror up to clean the sen...

Page 76: ...emoval The dust can be removed by shaking the Sensor Start up Action Removes dust in the sensor by selecting the check box in the Start up Action using the direction buttons Using the Menu Dust Alert Checks dust in the sensor Due to the different shooting conditions the actual image can be different form the result of the Dust Alert function For the best result it is recommended to place a white p...

Page 77: ...ered as All Types and One Type can be adjusted AF fine tuning is available for up to 20 registered lenses Lens ID is required for AF fine adjustment If add stops on the current depth of field will move to the closer range of unclear your camera If add stops on the current depth of field will move to the far range of unclear your camera SETUP MENU Move Exit DustAlert Pixel Mapping AF fine adjustmen...

Page 78: ... mode the display changes to the Playback mode Display Time 1sec 3sec 5sec Off Hold Histogram Exposure Warning Select check boxes using the direction buttons PLAYBACK MENU Move Exit Exposure Warning Off Quick View 1sec Digital Preview Digital Filter PLAYBACK MENU Set Cancel Exposure Warning Off Quick View On Digital Preview Digital Filter PLAYBACK MENU Move Exit Exposure Warning Off Quick View 1se...

Page 79: ...whether or not to display the histogram and Bright Dark area warning during Digital Preview Histogram Exposure Warning Set check boxes using the direction buttons For more information about how to set Preview Method see page 68 Preview Method PLAYBACK MENU Move Exit Exposure Warning Off Quick View 1sec Digital Preview Digital Filter Back Set B W Digital Preview Set Back Histogram Exposure Warning ...

Page 80: ...Mode 085 Using the automatic ISO setting mode 085 TAv Shutter Aperture Priority Mode 086 Using the manual mode to choose your own camera settings 086 M Manual Mode 087 Shooting with long time shutter speed 087 B Bulb Mode 088 Using the external flash 088 X Flash X Sync Mode 089 Saving your own exposure setting and using the stored set value 089 User Mode 090 Changing the Exposure and Shooting Auto...

Page 81: ...erstand products and the results may differ depending on the types of lenses or the shooting environment P Automatic Program Exposure Mode 1 Rotate the Mode dial to select P 2 Check the Shutter speed and Aperture value on the viewfinder and LCD panel 3 Now you are ready to take a picture To change the exposure turn the front dial while you press and hold the button Set the aperture to the A positi...

Page 82: ... switch to Aperture Priority automatic exposure by turning the rear dial in P Hyperprogram mode You can only set the aperture to a value that is in relation to shutter speed If the brightness changes and the shutter speed is outside the relative range the shutter speed will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel Press the Green button to return to Hyper program automatic exposure All the pro...

Page 83: ...light conditions Sv Sensitivity Priority Mode Sv Sensitivity Priority Mode 1 Rotate the Mode dial to select Sv 2 Turn the rear dial and adjust the sensitivity The shutter speed aperture value and sensitivity are displayed in the viewﬁnder and on the LCD panel 3 Now you are ready to take a picture Set the sensitivity in increments of 1 2 EV or 1 3 EV Set in EV Steps in the CUSTOM1 MENU menu You can...

Page 84: ...ode 1 Rotate the Mode dial to select Tv 2 Turn the front dial and adjust the shutter speed The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel 3 Now you are ready to take some pictures Exposure Warning If the subject is too bright or too dark the aperture value will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel If the subject is too bright choose a faster shutt...

Page 85: ...n the LCD panel 3 Now you are ready to take some pictures Expressing the background out of focus Using the Av Aperture priority mode you can express the subject in the background out of focus Shutter speed is automatically set to an appropriate exposure depending on the aperture value Av Mode Aperture f 11 Shutter Speed 1 125 sec ISO 200 Av Mode Aperture f 4 Shutter Speed 1 1000 sec ISO 200 ...

Page 86: ... to adjust the automatic ISO sensitivity range 5 Now you are ready to take some pictures You can keep using the same shutter speed and aperture stop even if the brightness of the subject changes You can set both the desired shutter speed and aperture to take the picture Automatically sets the sensitivity so that shutter speed and aperture will give the proper exposure according to the brightness o...

Page 87: ... the middle of the EV bar If it is towards it is underexposed If it is towards it is overexposed If the value exceeds the range of the EV bar the or blinks AE L in M mode Press the AE L button to record the exposure value in M Manual mode If the shutter speed or aperture is then changed the combination of shutter speed and aperture changes while exposure is retained Example If the shutter speed is...

Page 88: ...de The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button of the optional remote control is held down Noise reduction is a process to reduce noise image roughness or unevenness caused by low shutter speed Set Noise Reduction in the CUSTOM1 MENU menu Ashutter speed longer than 10 minutes may cause noise to images Caused by the long time exposure When using the long time shutter it may takes...

Page 89: ...rnal flash refer to the user guide on external flash 3 Now the flash fires as soon as you press the shutter button Turn the rear dial to adjust the aperture value Press the green button to retain the shutter speed at 1 180 sec and automatically adjust the aperture When the sensitivity is set to Auto mode and exposure mode is set to X Flash X Sync mode the sensitivity is set to the minimum value se...

Page 90: ...ormation about the User Registration function see page 57 User Registration 1 Rotate the Mode dial to select User The exposure value you saved in the User Registration appears on the LCD monitor 2 Now you are ready to take some pictures Saving your own exposure setting and using the stored set value ...

Page 91: ...egative compensation and the third is over exposed positive compensation 5 If you want to cancel the auto bracket function set the number of shots to OFF using the front dial Press and hold the exposure bracket button while using the front dial Changing the Exposure and Shooting Auto Bracket Changing the Exposure and Shooting Auto Bracket You can take continuous pictures with different exposure wh...

Page 92: ...ult setting is 20 seconds the camera returns to settings for taking the first picture You can combineAuto Bracket with the built in flash or external flash P TTL auto only to change only the flash output continuously However when using an external flash holding the shutter release button down to take three continuous frames may cause the second and third frame to be taken before the flash is fully...

Page 93: ...ctures in the shade It reduces the bluish colour tones in a picture About 8000K Cloudy For use when taking pictures on cloudy days About 6000K Fluorescent Light For use when taking pictures under fluorescent lighting Select the type of fluorescent light from W white About 4200K N neutral white About 5000K and D daylight About 6500K Tungsten Light For use when taking pictures under light bulb or ot...

Page 94: ...ite Balance screen appears 3 Press the direction buttons to select a desired white balance After selecting a desired White Balance rotate the main switch to You can check the previous White Balance Adjusting the White Balance Manually You can adjust the white balance depending on the light source when taking pictures With Manual White Balance the camera can store delicate shades that cannot be pre...

Page 95: ... setting Images are not saved if you fire unclear the shutter button Press the Fn button when adjustment is unsuccessful to set again If picture is extremely overexposed or underexposed white balance may not be adjusted In this case set an appropriate exposure and re adjust the white balance Fine Tuning the White Balance 1 Press the Fn button The Fn menu appears 2 Press the direction button on you...

Page 96: ...on The White Balance fine tune screen appears 7 Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to take a picture with the set White Balance If the green button is pressed during the White Balance setting the White Balance value is set to default 0 When the COLOR TEMP UNIT K1 K2 K3 is change after selecting the colour temperature the following menu will display Change the menu with the front dial an...

Page 97: ... sensitivity can be set to 6400 It is possible to see more noise in the images when setting the ISO sensitivity to 6400 Setting the Range of Automatic Correction in AUTO Set range to automatically correct sensitivity when Sensitivity is set to AUTO The sensitivity is automatically corrected in the range of AUTO 100 400 by default You can set the changeable ISO range for automatic correction using ...

Page 98: ...ompensating Flash Output 102 Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode 103 Using Slow Speed Sync 104 Distance andAperture when Using the Built in Flash 104 CalculatingAperture Value from Shooting Distance 104 Calculating Shooting Distance fromAperture Value 105 Using an External Flash Sold Separately 105 About the LCD Panel Display for SEF 36PZF 106 Using P TTLAuto Mode 106 Using High Speed Flas...

Page 99: ...rges the flash automatically in dark or backlit locations Fill In The built in flash discharges manually When the pop up flash is closed the flash doesn t discharge When the flash is opened the flash will discharge Auto Red eye Lights a red eye reduction light before automatic flash Fill In Red eye The built in flash discharges manually Lights a red eye reduction light before manual flash 1st Curt...

Page 100: ...e changed by the exposure mode O Selectable X Not selectable Using Auto Discharge Using the auto discharge function the flash fires under low light conditions in auto mode 1 Rotate the Mode dial to select Auto mode 2 Press the flash button The built in flash pops up if necessary and begins charging When the flash is fully charged appears in the LCD panel and viewfinder 3 Press the shutter release ...

Page 101: ...efore the shutter is released This reduces pupil dilation The main flash is then discharged while the pupils are smaller reducing the red eye effect To use the red eye reduction function set Auto Red eye inAuto mode and Fill In Red eye or 1st Curtain Sync Red eye in other modes Using Fill in Flash Using the Fill In flash mode the flash fires regardless the environmental light conditions You can ef...

Page 102: ...H mode is set to Fill In Flash 2 Confirm that the flash is fully charged 3 Take the picture The picture may be over exposed if the background is too bright Front curtain sync Rear curtain sync The next example shows the difference between front curtain sync and rear curtain sync Rear curtain sync is used to freeze motion at the end of the exposure in a sharp image 1st Curtain Sync Tv Mode Aperture...

Page 103: ...t the image if the subject is too close aperture is low or sensitivity is high Using the Built in Flash Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode Using the Flash in Tv Shutter Priority Mode When taking a moving subject you can use the flash to change the blur effect Within the shutter speed limit of 1 180 sec or slower you can use the built in flash for shooting The aperture value automatically ...

Page 104: ...ound is as bright as the subject in the example shown slow speed sync was used in low light conditions Using Tv Shutter Priority Mode 1 Rotate the Mode dial to select Tv Tv Shutter Priority mode is set 2 Rotate the front dial to set the desired shutter speed The background is not properly corrected if aperture value is flashing when shutter speed is set Set the shutter speed so that aperture does ...

Page 105: ...le is not available as a lens aperture the smaller number that is closest 2 8 in the above example is generally used Using the Built in Flash Calculating Shooting Distance from Aperture Value The following equation calculates the distance of the flash for aperture values Maximum flash distance L1 Guide number Selected aperture Minimum flash distance L2 Maximum flash distance L1 5 The value 5 used ...

Page 106: ... high speed flash sync mode and wireless mode See the chart below for details O Available X Not available See the external flash operating manual for details The following information is about using the external flash SEF 54PZF or SEF 36PZF Camera Function Flash Built in Flash SEF 36PZF SEF 54PZF Red eye reduction flash O O Automatic flash discharge O O After the flash is charged the camera automa...

Page 107: ...suitable for daylight sync shooting Never press the flash pop up button when any external flash unit is attached to the camera The built in flash will hit the external flash See the SEF 36PZF or SEF 54PZF operating manual for details Using High Speed Flash Sync Mode With the SEF 36PZF or SEF 54PZF you can discharge the flash to take a picture at a shutter speed faster than 1 180 second More than t...

Page 108: ...g SLAVE2 in wireless flash sync see the SEF 36PZF SEF 54PZF operating manual Using in Wireless Mode Wireless flash mode is available for the SEF 54PZF or SEF 36PZF models You do not have to connect the camera with a flash sync cord Be sure to set the two SEF 36PZF SEF 54PZF units to the same channel See the SEF 36PZF or SEF 54PZF operating manual for details In Wireless Mode 1 Place the SEF 36PZF ...

Page 109: ...nal ﬂash sync terminal The use of high voltage or high current external ﬂashes may cause a camera breakdown When using the external ﬂash sync terminal the shooting information of the camera is not shared with the connected device It is recommended to take a test shot to prevent from darkening of the corners of the image due to a lack of light If not used please attach the External ﬂash sync termin...

Page 110: ...Selecting the Number of Images to Display 111 Displaying a Folder 112 Slideshow 113 Digital Filters 115 Converting RAW files to JPEG format 116 Deleting Images 116 Deleting a Single Image 116 DeletingAll Images 117 Deleting Selected Images from Nine Image Display 117 Deleting Folders 118 Deleting images taken with the RAW button 119 Protecting a Single Image 119 ProtectingAll Images 120 Connecting...

Page 111: ... rotate the playback image and the rotation information is saved Playing Back Still Pictures Rotating Images 1 Press the playback button The most recently captured image image with the largest file number is displayed on the LCD monitor 2 While playing back images you can enlarge or move the viewing area by using the following buttons Rear dial Enlarges or reduces the enlarged image Front dial Pla...

Page 112: ... selected folder are shown in the thumbnail view Playing Back Still Pictures Displaying Multiple Images You can display 4 9 or 16 images on the LCD monitor at the same time 1 Press the playback button The most recently captured image image with the largest file number is displayed on the LCD monitor 2 Turn the rear dial to the left The multi image display screen appears Up to 16 thumbnail images w...

Page 113: ...ext image Direction button Stop Effect of the Slideshow Effect of the slide show Function Show Play Repeat Interval 3 5 10 20 30 sec Effect Off Effect1 Shows the fading effects between slide images Effect2 Shows images in the left to right direction Effect3 Shows images in the diagonal direction Effect 4 Shows images in the vertical direction Slideshow ends when one of the following is performed d...

Page 114: ... buttons to select an image 4 Press the direction buttons to select a filter Select a filter and preview the effects on the image 5 Set a desired filter by using the front dial and rear dial 6 Press the OK button The save confirmation screen appears 7 Press the direction button to select Save as 8 Press the OK button The filtered image is saved under a different name Move Exit Back Set B W Back Se...

Page 115: ...the selected colour from of image Colour Illustration Adds an illustration effect to the image HDR Compensate the contrast value in the images that have high contrast caused by bright backlight to the camera HDR 3 levels SLIM Changes the horizontal and vertical ratio of images Adjusts height or width up to two times the original size Left Wide Right Slim BRIGHTNESS Changes the brightness of images...

Page 116: ...t Shade Cloudy Fluorescent Daylight Colours Fluorescent Daylight White Fluorescent White Lighte Tungsten Light Flash Manual Colour Temperature Sensitivity 2 0 2 0 Picture Wizard Standard Vivid Portrait Landscape Custom 1 Custom 2 Colour Tone Natural Red Magenta Blue Cyan Green Yellow Warm Cool Sharpness 4 0 4 0 Saturation 4 0 4 0 Contrast 4 0 4 0 6 After changing the parameter press the OK button ...

Page 117: ...not be restored Protected images cannot be deleted Deleting All Images You can delete all saved images at once 1 Press the playback button 2 Press the delete button twice The Delete All screen appears 3 Press the direction button to select Delete All 4 Press the OK button All images are deleted Deleted images cannot be restored Protected images cannot be deleted If you try to delete all images a D...

Page 118: ...te All The selected folder is deleted as soon as you press the OK button OK button OK If any protected images are in the selected folder a message appears and asks if you want to delete them all Deleting Images Deleting Images Deleting Selected Images from Nine Image Display Deleting Selected Images from Nine Image Display You can delete multiple images from the nine image display at once Deleted ...

Page 119: ...ages Deleting images taken with the RAW button You can save both the RAW and JPEG images at one time shutter release using the Set RAW Button function Both the RAW and JPEG images can be deleted at once if you press the delete button while playing back the RAW image Deleted images cannot be restored Protected images cannot be deleted 1 Press the playback button and select the RAW image by using th...

Page 120: ...Unprotect in Step 3 to cancel the Protect setting The symbol is displayed when playing back protected images Protecting All Images 1 Press the playback button The most recently captured image image with the largest file number is displayed on the LCD monitor 2 Press the AE L button twice The Protect all images screen appears 3 Press the direction buttons to select Protect 4 Press the OK button All...

Page 121: ...jack on the AV device 3 Turn on the AV device and the camera If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period use of the AC PowerAdapter SAC 82 sold separately is recommended ForAV equipment with multiple video IN jacks such as TVs check the operating manual of theAV device and select the video IN jack to which the camera is connected Ensure that the video output format setting is th...

Page 122: ...tored images 127 Removing the removable disk 127 Windows 2000 ME XP Vista 127 Setting up the USB Driver for MAC 127 Using the USB Driver for MAC 128 Samsung Master 128 Downloading images 130 Image viewer 131 Image edit 132 Movie edit 133 Using the Samsung RAW Converter 2 0 133 Developing the RAW files 134 Correcting the exposure 135 Handling the JPEG TIFF files as you edit RAW files 135 Saving the...

Page 123: ...n guaranteed by the manufacturer is not covered by the Samsung warranty Before reading this manual you should have a basic knowledge of computers and O S Operating Systems Screen Captures illustrated on this manual is based on English Edition of Windows System Requirements For Windows PC with processor better than Pentium III 450MHz Pentium 800MHz recommended Windows 2000 ME XP Vista Minimum 256MB...

Page 124: ...0 seconds for running the automatic setup program according to the capability of your computer If the frame is not shown run the Windows Explorer and select setup exe in the CD ROM Drive root directory PDF documents of the user manual are included in the Software CD ROM supplied with this camera Search the PDF files with Windows explorer Before opening the PDF files you must install theAdobe Reade...

Page 125: ...es in the camera can be moved to the PC and can be edited by an image editing program You can visit the Samsung web site through the internet http www samsungcamera com English http www samsungcamera co kr Korean 1 Install the Samsung Master Samsung RAW Converter by following the instructions shown on your PC monitor Click Click Click Click Click Click Click Click Click Click Click ...

Page 126: ...tting up the application software Setting up the application software Starting PC mode Starting PC mode In this mode you can download stored images to your PC through the USB cable The LCD monitor is always turned off in PC mode Connecting the camera to a PC Connecting the camera to a PC 1 Press the MENU button and select the SETUP MENU menu 2 Set USB on camera to Computer Computer Computer 3 Conn...

Page 127: ...an image to download Removable Disk 4 Select Copy from the Edit menu 5 Select the destination folder and click Paste from the Edit menu 6 You will find the downloaded files on your computer We recommend that you should copy the images to the PC to view them Opening images directly from the removable disk may cause an unexpected disconnection When you upload a file that is not taken by this camera ...

Page 128: ...e disk may then be removed safely 6 Now you can safely remove the USB cable Unplug the USB cable Setting up the USB Driver for MAC Digital camera is automatically recognized by the Macintosh when connected 1 Check the version of Mac OS This camera is compatible with Mac OS 10 2 or later 2 Connect the camera to the Macintosh and turn the camera power on A new icon will be displayed on the desktop a...

Page 129: ...window for downloading images will display after connecting the camera and your PC To download the captured images select the Select All button Select desired folder in the window and click the Select All button You can save captured images and selected folder If you click the Cancel button down loading will be cancelled 3 Click Next button 4 Select a destination and make a new folder in which to ...

Page 130: ... Master 6 A window will open as shown The destination of the selected folder will be displayed along the top of the window Click the Start button to download the images 7 Downloaded images will be displayed Click ...

Page 131: ...type selection menu You can select image viewer image edit movie edit functions in this menu 4Preview window You can preview a image or a movie clip and check the multi media information 5Zoom bar You can change preview size 6Folder display window You can see the folder location of the selected image 7Image display window Images of the selected folder are displayed Refer to the Help menu in Samsun...

Page 132: ... image quality Retouch You can change image or insert effects on the image 2Drawing tools Tools for editing an image 3Image display window Aselected image displays in this window 4Preview window You can preview the changed image Refer to the Help menu in Samsung Master for further information Astill image edited with Samsung Master can t be played back on the camera 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 133: ...movie Edit Clip You can change the brightness contrast colour and saturation Effects You can insert an effect Set Text You can insert texts Narrate You can insert a narration Produce You can save the edited multi media as a new file name 2Frame display window You can insert multi media in this window Refer to the Help menu in Samsung Master for further information Samsung Master 1 2 ...

Page 134: ...e program click Start All Programs Samsung RAW Converter 2 0 Samsung RAW Converter 2 0 Developing the RAW files 1Menu bar 2Image editing tools Exposure bias Compensates the exposure value White balance Adjusts the white balance value Tone Adjusts the contrast Colour Changes the colour Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness Development Previewing is available for the final output 3Highlight controller Adj...

Page 135: ... result whichever you change first The following images show how you can change the exposure to the image using the Samsung RAW Converter 2 0 You can see the changed results in the histogram windows as shown images You can adjust the exposure by using the menu option as shown in the picture Menu option for adjusting the exposure Original image P Mode Aperture f 22 Shutter Speed 1 15sec ISO 50 Chan...

Page 136: ...JPEG or TIFF format Handling the JPEG TIFF ﬁles as you edit RAW ﬁles Handling the JPEG TIFF ﬁles as you edit RAW ﬁles Using the Samsung RAW Converter 2 0 you can handle the JPEG TIFF ﬁles as you edit RAW ﬁles You can adjust the white balance sharpness and reducing the noise is also available The following images show how the contrast was changed on the TIFF image using the Samsung RAW Converter 2 ...

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Page 138: ...nting Service DPOF 138 Printing Single Images 139 Settings forAll Images 140 Printing Using PictBridge 140 Connecting the Camera to the Printer 141 Printing Single Images 143 PrintingAll Images 144 Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings 144 Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer ...

Page 139: ...the Fn button The Fn menu appears 4 Press the direction button The DPOF screen appears If DPOF settings have already been made for an image the previous number of prints and date setting on or off will be displayed 5 Press the direction buttons to select the number of copies and press the direction buttons The frame moves to Date 6 Press the direction buttons to select whether to insert the date o...

Page 140: ...sert the date or not The date will be imprinted The date will not be imprinted Refer to Steps 5 and 6 in Printing Single Images for details of how to make the settings 5 Press the OK button The DPOF settings for all the images are saved and the camera returns to Playback status The number of copies specified in settings for all images applies to all the images Before printing check that the number...

Page 141: ...ns Print single images Print all images Print with DPOF settings Use of theAC PowerAdapter SAC 82 sold separately is recommended when connecting the camera to a printer If theAC PowerAdapter is not used the printer may not work properly or the image data may be lost if the batteries run out of power while the camera is connected to the printer Do not disconnect the USB cable during data transfer D...

Page 142: ...ion buttons on your camera to select Print One 2 Press the OK button The Print one screen appears 3 Press the direction buttons to select an image to print 4 Press the direction buttons to select the number of copies You can print up to 99 copies 5 Press the Fn button to select whether to insert the Date or not The date will be printed The date will not be printed Back Date Print Print this image ...

Page 143: ...ppears after each item has been set When the Paper Size is set to Standard images are printed according to the printer settings Paper Type Standard Best Good Normal Quality Standard Super fine Fine Normal Border Status Standard With Without 12 Press the OK button twice The image is printed according to the settings Press the MENU button to cancel printing ...

Page 144: ...le Images for details on how to change the settings 4 Press the OK button The print settings confirmation screen appears Refer to Steps 7 and 8 of Printing Single Images for details on how to change the settings 5 Press the OK button on the print settings confirmation screen All the images are printed according to the settings Press the MENU button to cancel printing Printing Using PictBridge Prin...

Page 145: ... the OK button The print settings confirmation screen appears Refer to Steps 7 and 8 of Printing Single Images for details on how to change the settings 4 Press the OK button on the print settings confirmation screen The images are printed according to the settings Press the MENU button to cancel printing Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer When you have finished printing turn off the camera ...

Page 146: ...al terms used in this user guide Appendix 146 Optional Accessories 146 External Flash SEF 54PZF SEF 36PZF 146 Camera Case 146 Others 147 Troubleshooting 152 Main Specifications 154 Glossary 156 Index 158 Correct Disposal of This Product 158 FCC notice ...

Page 147: ...F This is an auto flash unit with a maximum guide number of 54 ISO 100 m 36 ISO 100 m Its features include slave sync flash contrast control sync flash AF spot beam high speed sync wireless flash and front rear curtain sync Camera Case Camera Case SCP D2 Others The accessories below are the same as the accessories that are packaged with the camera Viewfinder cap Eyecup Strap ...

Page 148: ... locked A locked Memory Card is inserted in the camera Unlock the Memory Card Card is locked Rotation information cannot be saved Error Messages Description This image is protected Rotation information cannot be saved The selected rotated image is protected Remove protection from the image Cannot use this card The inserted card cannot be used on a camera Insert a usable card Battery depleted The b...

Page 149: ...s or images captured with other cameras No DPOF files No file set with DPOF Set DPOF and print Printer error There is an error with the printer and the file cannot be printed Fix error and print No paper in a printer Printer has run out of paper Put paper in printer and print No ink in a printer Printer has run out of ink Replace ink and print Paper stuck in a printer Paper is jammed in printer Re...

Page 150: ...puter Set transfer mode to Printer We recommend checking the following items before contacting a service centre Problem Cause Remedy Camera does not turn on Batteries are not installed Check if batteries are installed If not install batteries Battery power is low Replace with a charged battery set or use the AC Power Adapter The shutter does not release The Aperture Ring is not in the A position S...

Page 151: ...se a tripod Optical image stabilization OIS may not work if shots are taken at a very short distance Move away from the subject or turn off the Shake Reduction function and use a tripod In rare cases the camera may not operate correctly due to static electricity This can be remedied by taking the batteries out and putting them back in again When the mirror remains in the up position take the batte...

Page 152: ...e Legacy USB Support If you can t change the menu by yourself contact the PC manufacturer or BIOS manufacturer Case 9 The camera is connected to the USB port located on the front of the computer Ä When the camera is connected to the USB port located on the front of the computer the computer may not recognise the camera Connect the camera to the USB port located on the back of the computer Please c...

Page 153: ...V step 2EV 1 3 EV step Exposure Control AE Lock AEL ISO Auto 100 200 400 800 1600 3200 1 3EV or 1 2EV step 6400 User setting When expanded Bulb mode 1600 Maximum Flash Type Built in retractable P TTL manual pop up flash Modes Auto Fill in Auto Red eye Fill in Red eye Front curtain synchro Front curtain synchro Red eye Rear curtain synchro Wireless Guide Number 13 at ISO 100 Angle of View Coverage ...

Page 154: ...nd camera settings Image Play Type Single image Thumbnail Rotate Slide Show 4 type Transition Effect Histogram Magnification up to 32X Edit Rotate Digital Filter Digital Filter B W 4 types Sepia 3 types Color Selection 18 types Color 6 types Soft 3 steps Illustration HDR 3 steps Slim 8 steps Brightness 8 steps Interface Digital Output USB 2 0 HI SPEED Video Output NTSC PAL user selectable DC Power...

Page 155: ...A defined range of colours from the spectrum which are used In digital cameras sRGB is defined as the standard Colour Space by Exif In this camera AdobeRGB is also used because of its richer colour expression over sRGB Colour Temperature This numerically expresses the colour of the light source illuminating the subject This is indicated in absolute temperature using Kelvin K units The colour of li...

Page 156: ... viewing on your PC or for attaching to e mail ND Neutral Density Filter Afilter which reduces the amount of light entering the camera lens by a measured amount without affecting the picture itself Noise Reduction Process to reduce noise image roughness or unevenness caused by slow shutter speed NTSC PAL These are video output formats NTSC is mainly used in Japan NorthAmerica and South Korea PAL i...

Page 157: ...emperature 092 Colour Temp Unit Colour Temp Unit Colour Temp Unit 064 Colour Space 056 CUSTOM1 MENU 060 CUSTOM2 MENU 066 Continuous Shooting 036 Change File Name 074 Center weighted metering 047 Compensating Flash Output Compensating Flash Output Compensating Flash Output 102 CAF 040 D DustAlert DustAlert DustAlert 075 Daylight sync shooting 101 Drive mode 036 Digital Preview Digital Preview Digit...

Page 158: ...n 100 RAW RAW RAW 049 056 RAW 049 056 Remote control 052 Reset Custom1 060 Reset Custom2 066 Reset Reset Reset 076 Recording information 110 Release in Charging 067 S Shutter release button 034 Shutter Speed 045 Shutter priority mode 083 Sensor Cleaning 074 Setting the exposure 045 Slow speed sync Slow speed sync Slow speed sync 103 Set RAW button 056 Setting the printing service 138 Saving Rotati...

Page 159: ...ll product manufacturing stages to preserve the environment and is taking a number of steps to provide customers with more environment friendly products The Eco mark represents Samsung Techwin s will to create environment friendly products and indicates that the product satisfies the EU RoHS Directive Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return system...

Page 160: ...by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer respon sible...

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