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Samsung NX300, User Manual

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Shooting Functions > 

AF mode

Single AF

Single AF is appropriate for shooting a still subject. When you press 
[

Shutter

] halfway, the focus fixes in the focus area. The area turns green 

when the focus is achieved.

Continuous AF

While you are pressing [

Shutter

] halfway, the camera continues to 

automatic focusing. Once the focus area is fixed on the subject, the subject 
is always in focus even when moving. This mode is recommended for 
shooting a person on a bicycle, a running dog, or a car racing scene.

Summary of Contents for NX300

Page 1: ...ENG This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera Please read this manual thoroughly USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation Mac and Apple App Store are registered trademarks of the Apple Corporation Google Play Store is a registered trademark of Google Inc Adobe the Adobe logo Photoshop and Lightroom are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries microSD microSDHC and mic...

Page 3: ...to your camera s internal components Avoid covering the camera or charger with blankets or clothes The camera may overheat which may distort the camera or cause a fire Do not handle the power supply cord or go near the charger during a thunderstorm This may result in electric shock Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance...

Page 4: ... and research groups If you have any reason to suspect that your camera is interfering with a pacemaker or other medical device turn off the camera immediately and contact the manufacturer of the pacemaker or medical device for guidance Caution situations that could cause damage to your camera or other equipment Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an extended period of time I...

Page 5: ...ric shock Do not drop or subject the camera to strong impacts Doing so may damage the screen or external or internal components Exercise caution when you connect cables and install batteries and memory cards If you force the connectors improperly connect cables or improperly install batteries and memory cards you can damage ports connectors and accessories Keep cards with magnetic strips away from...

Page 6: ... may result in noise in your photos This is normal and does not affect your camera s overall performance Avoid interference with other electronic devices Your camera emits radio frequency RF signals that may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment such as pacemakers hearing aids medical devices and other electronic devices in homes or vehicles Consult the manufacturer...

Page 7: ...i Smart s Wi Fi B Icons used in this manual Icon Function Additional information Safety warnings and precautions Camera buttons For example Shutter represents the shutter button Page number of related information The order of options or menus you must select to perform a step for example Select 1 Quality represents select 1 and then Quality Annotation ...

Page 8: ...ze in P mode 37 Using the Smart panel 38 E g Adjust the exposure value in P mode 38 Tips Concepts in Photography Shooting postures 13 Holding the camera 13 Standing photography 13 Crouching photography 14 Using the display 14 Low angle shot 15 High angle shot 15 Aperture 16 Aperture value and the depth of field 17 Shutter speed 18 ISO sensitivity 19 How the aperture setting shutter speed and ISO s...

Page 9: ...yout 48 Connecting the external flash 49 GPS module layout optional 51 Attaching the GPS module 51 Shooting modes 53 t Smart Auto mode 54 P Program mode 56 Program Shift 56 A Aperture Priority mode 57 S Shutter Priority mode 58 M Manual mode 59 Framing mode 59 Using the Bulb function 60 i Lens Priority mode 60 Using E 60 Using i Function in P A S M modes 61 Using Z 63 s Smart mode 64 Using the Bes...

Page 10: ...t 88 Focus Peaking 88 Optical Image Stabilization OIS 89 Drive shooting method 90 Single 90 Continuous 90 Burst 91 Timer 91 Auto Exposure Bracketing AE Bracket 92 White Balance Bracketing WB Bracket 92 Picture Wizard Bracketing P Wiz Bracket 93 Bracketing setting 93 Flash 94 Reducing the red eye effect 95 Adjusting the flash intensity 95 Metering 97 Multi 97 Spot 98 Center weighted 98 Measuring th...

Page 11: ...LAN and configuring network settings 123 Connecting to a WLAN 123 Setting network options 124 Manually setting the IP address 124 Using the login browser 125 Network connection tips 126 Entering text 127 Saving files to a smart phone automatically 128 Sending photos or videos to a smart phone 129 Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release 131 Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos 133 Ins...

Page 12: ...ed CD 163 Available programs when using i Launcher 163 Using i Launcher 163 Requirements for Windows OS 163 Requirements for Mac OS 164 Opening i Launcher 164 Using Multimedia Viewer 165 Downloading the firmware 166 Downloading the PC Auto Backup program 166 Installing Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 167 Using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 167 Chapter 5 Camera settings menu User settings 146 ISO Customizing...

Page 13: ...a 171 Using on beaches or shores 171 Storing for extended period of time 171 Using the camera with caution in humid environments 172 Other cautions 172 About memory card 173 Supported memory card 173 Memory card capacity 174 Cautions when using memory cards 176 About the battery 177 Battery specifications 177 Battery life 178 Low battery message 178 Notes about using the battery 178 Cautions about...

Page 14: ...ary for taking a good photo Even if you hold a camera correctly the wrong posture can cause the camera to shake Stand up straight and remain still to maintain a steady base for your camera When shooting with a low shutter speed hold your breath to minimize body movement Holding the camera Hold the camera with your right hand and place you right index finger on the shutter button Place your left ha...

Page 15: ...and keep a straight posture Using the display To take photos at high or low angles tilt the display up or down You can tilt the display up to 90 upwards or 45 downwards Keep the display closed when the camera is not in use Tilt the display only within the angle allowed Failing to do so may damage your camera ...

Page 16: ...y Low angle shot A low angle shot is a shot from a camera positioned below your eyeline looking up the subject High angle shot A high angle shot is a shot from a camera positioned above your eyeline looking down on the subject ...

Page 17: ...ghter photo aperture opened wide The size of the aperture is represented by a value known as an F number The f number represents the focal length divided by the diameter of the lens For example if a lens with a 50 mm focal length has an f number of F2 the diameter of the aperture is 25 mm 50 mm 25 mm F2 The smaller the f number the greater the size of the aperture The opening in the aperture is de...

Page 18: ...ins several blades These blades move together and control the amount of light passing through the center of the aperture The number of blades also affects the shape of light when shooting night scenes If an aperture has an even number of blades light divides into an equal number of sections If the number of blades is odd the number of sections is double the number of blades For example an aperture...

Page 19: ...he Exposure Value EV which is marked in intervals of 1 s 1 2 s 1 4 s 1 8 s 1 15 s 1 1000 s 1 2000 s and so on Exposure 1 EV 1 EV 1s 1 2 s 1 4 s 1 8 s 1 15 s 1 30 s Shutter Speed Therefore the faster the shutter speed the less light will be let in Likewise the slower the shutter speed the more light will be let in As the photos below illustrate a slow shutter speed allows more time to let light in ...

Page 20: ...or dirty appearance As a general rule it is best to use a low ISO setting to prevent noise in your photos unless you are shooting in darkened environments or at night Changes in the quality and brightness according to ISO sensitivity Because a low ISO sensitivity means the camera will be less sensitive to light you need more light to have an optimal exposure When using a low ISO sensitivity open t...

Page 21: ...ure A change in shutter speed aperture value or ISO sensitivity can be offset by adjustments to the others to maintain the amount of light The results however change according to the settings For example shutter speed is useful in expressing movement aperture can control the depth of field and ISO sensitivity can control the graininess of a photo Settings Results Aperture value Wide aperture more ...

Page 22: ...le which allows you to capture a wide shot A long focal length translates into a narrow angle which allows you to capture telephoto shots Short focal length wide shot wide angle wide angle lens Long focal length telephoto shot narrow angle telephoto lens Look at these photos below and compare the changes 18 mm angle 55 mm angle 200 mm angle Normally a lens with a wide angle is suitable for shootin...

Page 23: ...ll DOF which stresses the subject and makes the rest of it blurred can be obtained by using a telescope lens or selecting a low aperture value Conversely a photo with a large DOF which shows all the elements on the photo sharply focused can be achieved by using a wide angle lens or selecting a high aperture value Small Depth of Field Large Depth of Field What controls out of focus effects DOF depe...

Page 24: ... a photo of a low DOF A photo captured with a 18 mm telescope lens A photo captured with a 100 mm telescope lens DOF depends on the distance between the subject and the camera The shorter the distance between the subject and the camera is the lower the DOF gets Therefore taking a photo close to a subject can result in a photo of low DOF A photo captured with a 100 mm telescope lens A photo capture...

Page 25: ...with a camera No matter how the world is beautiful however a poor composition cannot capture the beauty of it When it comes to composition it is very important to prioritize subjects Composition in photography means arranging objects in a photo Usually abiding by the rule of thirds leads to a good composition Rule of Thirds To use the rule of thirds divide the image into a 3x3 pattern of equal rec...

Page 26: ...t creates an unbalanced composition You can stabilize the photo by capturing a second subject in the opposite corner to balance the weight of the photo Subject 1 Subject 2 Subject 1 Subject 2 Unstable Stable When taking landscape photos centering the horizon will create an unbalanced effect Give more weight to the photo by moving the horizon up or down Subject 1 Subject 2 Subject 1 Subject 2 Unsta...

Page 27: ... number of a flash you can estimate an optimum flash to subject distance when setting the flash manually For example if a flash has a guide number of GN 20 and is 4 meters away from the subject the optimal aperture value is F5 0 Flash Light is one of the most important components in photography It s not easy however to have an enough amount of light anytime and anywhere Making use of a flash allow...

Page 28: ...hod of bouncing light off of the ceiling or walls so that the light spreads evenly over the subject Normally photos captured with flash may appear unnatural and cast shadows Subjects in photos captured with bounce photography cast no shadows and look smooth due to evenly spread light ...

Page 29: ...Chapter 1 My Camera Learn about your camera s layout display icons lens optional accessories and basic functions ...

Page 30: ...External flash Software CD ROM User manual included Adobe Photoshop Lightroom DVD ROM Quick Start Guide Strap The illustrations may differ from your actual items You can purchase optional accessories at a retailer or a Samsung service center Samsung is not responsible for any problems caused by using unauthorized accessories For information about accessories refer to page 195 ...

Page 31: ...ting modes or change the size of a focus area In Playback mode View thumbnails enlarge or reduce a photo or open or close a folder of continuous or burst shots in Playback mode 3 DIRECT LINK button Start a preset Wi Fi function p 32 No Name 4 Microphone 5 Hot shoe cover 6 Hot shoe 7 Eyelet for camera strap 8 Image sensor 9 Internal antenna NFC tag Avoid contact with the internal antenna while usin...

Page 32: ...on In Shooting mode D View camera settings and change options I Select an ISO value C Select a drive option F Select an AF mode In other situations Move up down left right respectively No Name 6 Delete Custom button In Shooting mode Perform the assigned function p 150 In Playback mode Delete files 7 Playback button Enter Playback mode 8 Status lamp Indicate the status of the camera Blinking When s...

Page 33: ...photos at high or low angles tilt the display up or down p 14 Touch the screen to select a menu or an option p 36 5 Tripod mount Using the DIRECT LINK button You can turn on the Wi Fi feature conveniently by pressing DIRECT LINK Press DIRECT LINK again to return to the previous mode Setting the DIRECT LINK button You can select a Wi Fi function to launch when you press DIRECT LINK p 150 To set a D...

Page 34: ...ttery and memory card Rechargeable battery Battery lock Slide the lock up to release the battery Memory card Push the card gently until it disengages from the camera and then pull it out of the slot Using the memory card adapter To use micro memory cards with this product a PC or a memory card reader insert the card into an adapter While the status lamp of the camera is blinking do not remove the ...

Page 35: ...Red light on Charging Red light off Fully charged Red light blinking Error Use only the AC adapter and USB cable supplied with your camera If you use another AC adapter the camera battery may not charge or work properly You can charge the battery with the USB cable only when the camera is turned off Turning on your camera Set the Power switch to ON To turn your camera off set the Power switch to O...

Page 36: ...GMT 00 00 London GMT 01 00 CapeVerde GMT 02 00 Mid Atlantic GMT 03 00 Buenos Aires Sao Paulo GMT 03 30 Newfoundland 3 Press I to select Date Time and then press F or o Back Set Date Time Year Month Day Hr Min DST The screen may differ depending on the language selected 4 Press C F to select an item Year Month Day Hr Min DST 5 Press D I to set the option and then press o 6 Press I to select Date Ty...

Page 37: ...by touch Do not use sharp objects such as pens or pencils to touch the screen You can damage the screen Touching Touch an icon to select a menu or an option AllShare Play MobileLink Remote Viewfinder Auto Backup Email SNS Cloud Dragging Touch and hold an area on the screen and then drag your finger AutoShare Photo Size Quality ISO White Balance Back Select ...

Page 38: ...ch screen may not work properly if you apply screen protection film or other accessories to the screen Depending on the viewing angle the screen may appear dim Adjust the brightness or viewing angle to improve the resolution Using m Press m or touch on the screen and then change shooting options or settings E g Selecting the photo size in P mode 1 Rotate the mode dial to P 2 Press m or touch 3 Pre...

Page 39: ...ck to the previous menu Back Set AutoShare Photo Size Quality ISO White Balance 5472x3648 3 2 3888x2592 3 2 2976x1984 3 2 1728x1152 3 2 5472x3080 16 9 6 Press m or touch Back to switch to Shooting mode Using the Smart panel Press f or touch on the screen to access some functions such as Exposure ISO and White Balance E g Adjust the exposure value in P mode 1 Rotate the mode dial to P 2 Press f or ...

Page 40: ...ling the jog dial without having to press o You can also select an option by touching it EV 0 0 Adjust You can adjust some options by dragging them Back 4 Scroll the jog dial or press C F to adjust the exposure value and then press o You can also drag the dial on the screen and then select Set to adjust the option EV 0 0 Back Set ...

Page 41: ...cons appear when you attach an optional GPS module Photos that were captured without inserting a memory card cannot be transferred to a memory card or a computer 2 Shooting options Icon Description Photo size Drive mode Flash p 94 Flash intensity adjustment Metering p 97 Icon Description AF mode p 80 Focus area Face detection White Balance p 76 White Balance micro adjustment Optical Image Stabiliz...

Page 42: ...The level gauge helps you align the camera with the horizontal and vertical lines on the display If the level gauge is not level calibrate the level gauge using the Horizontal Calibration function p 152 Vertical Horizontal Level Unlevel You cannot use the level gauge when you shoot in portrait orientation Recording videos 1 2 1 Shooting information Icon Description Shooting mode Current recording ...

Page 43: ...ideo Touch Viewing image thumbnails Touch 1 2 3 London No Description 1 Captured photo 2 RGB histogram p 150 3 Shooting mode Metering Flash White Balance Aperture value Shutter speed ISO Focal length Exposure value Photo size Date Location information Playing videos Stop Capture Icon Description Playback speed Multi Motion Current playback time Video length View previous file Scan backward Each ti...

Page 44: ... information Shooting mode Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure value ISO sensitivity AEL Display all information about shooting including histogram date and time p 150 Hide information about shooting except basic shooting information Basic shooting information and the level gauge Playback Basic information Display all information about the current file Display all information about the current f...

Page 45: ...ur needs and preferences Lens layout SAMSUNG 18 55 mm F3 5 5 6 OIS III lens example 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 8 No Description 1 Lens mount index 2 Zoom ring 3 Focus ring p 88 4 Lens hood mount index 5 Lens 6 i Function button p 60 7 AF MF switch p 80 8 Lens contacts When not using the lens attach the lens cap and lens mount cover to protect the lens from dust and scratches ...

Page 46: ...cription 1 Lens mount index 2 Zoom lock switch 3 Lens 4 Focus ring p 88 5 i Function button p 60 6 Zoom ring 7 Lens contacts Locking or unlocking the lens To lock the lens pull and hold the zoom lock switch away from the camera body and rotate the zoom ring as shown in the illustration ...

Page 47: ...om ring as shown in the illustation until you hear the click You 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 Function button p 60 2 Lens mount index 3 Focus ring p 88 4 Lens 5 Lens contacts ...

Page 48: ...focal length of the lens Longer focal lengths result in narrower angles of view and the subject is magnified Shorter focal lengths result in wider angles of view 3 ED ED stands for Extra low Dispersion Extra low dispersion glass is effective in minimizing chromatic aberration a distortion that occurs when a lens fails to focus all colors to the same convergence point 4 OIS p 89 Optical Image Stabi...

Page 49: ...cessories refer to the manual for each accessory The illustrations may differ from the actual items You can purchase Samsung approved accessories at a retailer or a Samsung service center Samsung is not responsible for damage caused by using another manufacturer s accessories External flash layout SEF8A example 1 2 3 No Description 1 Bulb 2 Hot shoe fastening dial 3 Hot shoe connection ...

Page 50: ...onnecting the external flash 1 Remove the hot shoe cover from the camera 2 Mount the flash by sliding it into the hot shoe 3 Lock the flash into place by turning the hot shoe fastening dial clockwise 4 Lift up the flash for use ...

Page 51: ...wo bursts of the flash Do not move until the flash fires a second time SEF8A may not be compatible with other NX series cameras For more details about optional flashes refer to the user manual for the flash Use only Samsung approved flashes Using incompatible flashes may damage your camera SEF220A example optional 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 No Description 1 Display icons 2 READY lamp Test button 3 MODE but...

Page 52: ...ional 1 2 3 4 5 No Description 1 Status lamp 2 POWER button 3 Hot shoe fastening dial 4 Hot shoe connection 5 Battery cover Attaching the GPS module 1 Remove the hot shoe cover from the camera 2 Mount the GPS module by sliding it into the hot shoe ...

Page 53: ...My Camera Accessories 52 3 Lock the GPS module into place by turning the hot shoe fastening dial towards LOCK 4 Press the power button of the GPS module ...

Page 54: ...tos with numerous automatic settings Additional modes allow for greater customization of settings Icon Description t Smart Auto mode p 54 P Program mode p 56 A Aperture Priority mode p 57 S Shutter Priority mode p 58 M Manual mode p 59 i Lens Priority mode p 60 s Smart mode p 64 B Wi Fi features p 122 ...

Page 55: ...a controls most of the functions some shooting functions are limited This mode is useful for capturing quick snapshots with the least amount of adjustment 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 appropriate scene icon appears at the screen Recognizable scenes Icon Description Landscapes Scenes with bright white backg...

Page 56: ...ely moving subjects Fireworks when using a tripod 4 Press Shutter to capture the photo The camera may detect different 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 appropriate scene mode it uses the default settings for the Smart Auto mode Even if it detects a face the camera may not select...

Page 57: ...ngs 1 Rotate the mode dial to P 2 Set the desired options 3 Half press Shutter to focus and then press Shutter to capture the photo Program Shift Program Shift function lets you adjust the shutter speed and aperture 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...

Page 58: ...traits and landscape shots Large Depth of Field Small Depth of Field 1 Rotate the mode dial to A 2 Scroll the jog dial to adjust the aperture value You can also adjust the aperture value by pressing f moving to the aperture value and then scrolling the jog dial or dragging the screen 3 Set the desired options 4 Half press Shutter to focus and then press Shutter to capture the photo In low light se...

Page 59: ...blurred set the shutter speed to below 1 30 s Slow shutter speed Fast shutter speed 1 Rotate the mode dial to S 2 Scroll the jog dial to adjust the shutter speed You can also adjust the shutter speed by pressing f moving to the shutter speed and then scrolling the jog dial or dragging the screen 3 Set the desired options 4 Half press Shutter to focus and then press Shutter to capture the photo In ...

Page 60: ...d W and then rotate the mode dial to adjust the aperture value You can also adjust the shutter speed or the aperture value by pressing f moving to the shutter speed or the aperture value and then scrolling the jog dial or dragging the screen 4 Set the desired options 5 Half press Shutter to focus and then press Shutter to capture the photo Framing mode When you adjust the aperture value or shutter...

Page 61: ...ash and One touch shot cannot be used with the Bulb function The Bulb function is available only in Manual mode Use a tripod and shutter release to prevent your camera from shaking The longer you open the shutter the longer it takes to save a photo Do not turn the camera off while the camera saves a photo If you use this function for a long time use a fully charged battery i Lens Priority mode Usi...

Page 62: ...and the shutter speed reduces In dark places photos may be blurry This function is not available when you set 3D Auto Mode in 3D mode Using i Function in P A S M modes When you use the i Function button on an i Function lens you can manually select and adjust shutter speed aperture value exposure value ISO sensitivity and White Balance on the lens 1 Rotate the mode dial to P A S or M 2 Press i Fun...

Page 63: ...to focus and then press Shutter to capture the photo Available options Shooting mode P A S M 3D Aperture O O Shutter Speed O O EV O O O O ISO O O O O White Balance O O O O O Z O O O O To select items to appear when you press i Function on the lens in Shooting mode press m 5 iFn Customizing an item This function is not available when you set 3D Auto Mode in 3D mode ...

Page 64: ...ect an option Photo resolution varies according to the zoom ratio if you use the Z 3 2 16 9 1 1 x1 2 4560X3040 13 9M 4560X2568 11 7M 3040X3040 9 2M x1 4 3888X2592 10 1M 3888X2184 8 5M 2592X2592 6 7M x1 7 3264X2176 7 1M 3264X1840 6 0M 2176X2176 4 7M x2 2736X1824 5 0M 2736X1536 4 2M 1824X1824 3 3M These figures are based on the maximum resolution at each image ratio 4 Half press Shutter to focus and...

Page 65: ...mall or close up subjects Action Freeze Capture subjects moving at high speed Rich Tones Capture a photo with vibrant colors Panorama Capture a wide panoramic scene in a single photo Waterfall Capture scenes with waterfalls Silhouette Capture subjects as dark shapes against a light background Sunset Capture scenes at sunset with natural looking reds and yellows Night Capture multiple photos in low...

Page 66: ...then half press Shutter to focus 3 Press Shutter to capture the photo The camera captures 5 photos consecutively The first photo is set as the background image The camera automatically detects faces after shooting 4 Touch a face to replace 5 Touch the best image from the 5 faces that were captured Repeat steps 4 and 5 to replace the rest faces of the photo The icon will appear on the image that th...

Page 67: ...Shutter pressed slowly move the camera in the direction you selected In 3D Panorama mode you can capture a scene only in horizontal directions An arrow toward the direction of motion is displayed and the entire shooting image is displayed in the preview box When the scenes are aligned the camera captures the next photo automatically 6 When you are finished release Shutter The camera will automatic...

Page 68: ...nd MPO 3D formats On your camera s display you can view only JPEG files To view 3D files connect your camera to a 3D TV or 3D monitor with an optional HDMI cable While viewing wear proper 3D glasses Capturing photos in 3D Panorama mode may result in a less pronounced 3D effect than those captured with a 3D lens To increase the 3D effect attach the optional 3D lens and use 3D mode p 69 For best res...

Page 69: ...6 1 Rotate the mode dial to t P A S M i or s This feature may not work in some modes 2 Set the desired options 3 Press Video recording to start recording 4 Press Video recording again to stop H 264 MPEG 4 part10 AVC is the latest video coding format established in 2003 collaboratively by ISO IEC and ITU T Since this format uses a high compression rate more data can be saved in less memory space If...

Page 70: ... cannot process data at the rate the video is being shot If this occurs replace the card with a faster memory card or reduce the video size for example from 1280X720 to 640X480 When formatting a memory card always format using the camera If you format on another camera or a PC you can lose files on the card or cause a change in the capacity of the card When you press the video recording button Z t...

Page 71: ... properly in conditions below 8 5 LV 900 lux For best results capture photos in places with sufficient light When you photograph objects that contain polarizing material such as a display sunglasses or a polarizing filter or use the polarizing material with your lens the images may appear dark or the 3D effect may not be applied properly Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking If you rota...

Page 72: ...101 P A S M f AF Mode p 80 P A S M i s 3D f AF Area p 83 P A S M i s f F Touch AF p 86 P A S M i s t 3D MF Assist p 88 P A S M i s t 3D Focus Peaking p 88 P A S M i s t Link AE to AF Point p 99 P A S M Function Available in Shortcut Framing Mode p 59 P A S M OIS Anti Shake p 89 P A S M i s t Drive Continuous Burst Timer Bracketing p 90 P A S M i s t 3D f C Metering p 97 P A S M f Dynamic Range p 1...

Page 73: ...Chapter 2 Shooting Functions Learn about the functions you can set in Shooting mode You can enjoy more customized photos and videos by using the shooting functions ...

Page 74: ...ecommended for 5472x3648 3 2 Printing on A1 paper 3888x2592 3 2 Printing on A2 paper 2976x1984 3 2 Printing on A3 paper 1728x1152 3 2 Printing on A5 paper 5472x3080 16 9 Printing on A1 paper or viewing on an HDTV 3712x2088 16 9 Printing on A3 paper or viewing on an HDTV 2944x1656 16 9 Printing on A4 paper or viewing on an HDTV 1920x1080 16 9 Printing on A5 paper or viewing on an HDTV 3648x3648 1 1...

Page 75: ...e enough space on the memory card to save photos in the RAW format To set the quality In Shooting mode press m 1 Quality an option Icon Format Description JPEG Super Fine Compressed for the best quality Recommended for printing in large size JPEG Fine Compressed for better quality Recommended for printing in normal size Icon Format Description JPEG Normal Compressed for normal quality Recommended ...

Page 76: ...oise and result in a grainy photo To set ISO sensitivity In Shooting mode press I an option Examples ISO 100 ISO 400 ISO 800 ISO 3200 You can also set the option by pressing m 1 ISO an option in Shooting mode Increase the ISO value in places where flash use is prohibited You can capture a clear photo by setting a high ISO value without having to secure more light Use the Noise Reduction function i...

Page 77: ...outdoor photos on a cloudy day or in shadows Photos captured on cloudy days tend to be more bluish than on sunny days This option offsets that effect Icon Description Fluorescent White Select when shooting under a daylight fluorescent lamp Especially for white fluorescent light with a color temperature of about 4 200K Fluorescent NW Select when shooting under a daylight fluorescent lamp Especially...

Page 78: ...mperature decreases the color distribution becomes warmer Press D and then adjust the color temperature Clear sky Fluorescent H Fluorescent L Cloudy Halogen lamp Daylight Tungsten Candle light Available options may differ depending on shooting conditions Customizing preset White Balance options You can also customize preset White Balance options To customize preset options In Shooting mode press m...

Page 79: ...78 Shooting Functions White Balance Examples Auto WB Daylight Fluorescent Daylight Tungsten ...

Page 80: ...ent with different styles and find your own settings To set a photo style In Shooting mode press m 1 Picture Wizard an option Examples Standard Vivid Portrait Landscape Forest Retro Cool Calm Classic You can also adjust the value of the preset style settings Select a Picture Wizard option press D and then adjust color saturation sharpness or contrast To customize your own picture wizard select or ...

Page 81: ...cting Single AF Fast moving subjects or subjects of a color similar to the background are difficult to focus Select an appropriate focusing mode for such instances If your lens has an AF MF switch you must set the switch according to the selected mode Set the switch to AF when you select Single AF or Continuous AF Set the switch to MF when you select Manual Focus When your lens has no AF MF switch...

Page 82: ...the focus area The area turns green when the focus is achieved Continuous AF While you are pressing Shutter halfway the camera continues to automatic focusing Once the focus area is fixed on the subject the subject is always in focus even when moving This mode is recommended for shooting a person on a bicycle a running dog or a car racing scene ...

Page 83: ...a focus While you are rotating the focus ring the focus area is magnified When you use the Focus Peaking function the color you selected appears on the focused subject This mode is recommended for shooting an object similar in color to the background a night scene or fireworks If you use this function you cannot set Touch AF AF Area and Link AE to AF Point options ...

Page 84: ...on AF option the camera focuses on the area with the white frame automatically Depending on the Picture Wizard options Face Detection may not be effective When you set manual focus Face Detection may not be available Face Detection may not be effective when the subject is far from the camera it is too bright or too dark the subject is not facing the camera the subject is wearing sunglasses or a ma...

Page 85: ...lfway the camera displays the focus areas as shown in the photo below Face detection AF The camera focuses on human faces preferentially Faces of up to 10 people can be detected This setting is recommended for shooting a group of people When you press Shutter halfway the camera focuses on faces as shown in the photo below In cases of shooting a group of people the camera displays the focus on the ...

Page 86: ...Self Portrait AF It can be difficult to check whether your face is in focus when you are taking a self portrait When this function is on the beep from the camera gets faster when your face is located at the center of the composition ...

Page 87: ... frame Your camera is tracking the subject Green frame Your subject is in focus when you half press Shutter Red frame Your camera failed to focus Focus on the subject or capture a photo by touching on the screen To set Touch AF In Shooting mode press m 1 Touch AF an option Available options may differ depending on the shooting conditions Touch AF Touch AF allows you to focus on the subject that yo...

Page 88: ...may fail when the subject is too small the subject moves excessively the subject is backlit or you are shooting in a dark place colors or patterns on the subject and the background are the same the subject includes horizontal patterns such as blinds the camera shakes excessively When tracking fails the feature will be reset If the camera fails to track the subject the focus area will be reset If t...

Page 89: ... m 1 MF Assist an option Default Option Description Off Do not use the MF Assist function Enlarge x5 The focus area is magnified by 5 times when you rotate the focus ring Default Option Description Enlarge x8 The focus area is magnified by 8 times when you rotate the focus ring Focus Peaking In the manul focus mode the color you selected appears on the focused subject to help you focus while rotat...

Page 90: ...ction is applied only when you press Shutter in full or half Mode 2 The OIS function is on Optical Image Stabilization OIS Without OIS correction With OIS correction OIS may not function properly when you move your camera to follow a moving subject there is too much camera shake the shutter speed is slow for example when you select Night in s mode the battery is low you capture a close up shot If ...

Page 91: ...to capture a photo of yourself To set the shooting method In Shooting mode press C an option You can also set the option by pressing m 1 Drive an option in Shooting mode Available options may differ depending on shooting conditions Single Capture one photo whenever you press Shutter Recommended for general conditions Continuous Continuously capture photos while you are pressing Shutter You can cap...

Page 92: ... press D The photo size is set to 5M It may take longer to save a photo You cannot use the flash with this option Shutter speed must be faster than 1 30 second Photos captured with this option may be slightly enlarged when saving You cannot set an ISO option higher than ISO 3200 This option cannot be used with the RAW file format and is not available when the photo quality is set to RAW Timer Capt...

Page 93: ...et Set menu Exposure 2 Original Exposure 2 White Balance Bracketing WB Bracket When you press Shutter the camera captures 3 consecutive photos the original and two more with different White Balance settings The original photo is captured when you press Shutter The other two are automatically adjusted according to the White Balance you have set You can adjust the settings in Bracket Set menu WB 2 O...

Page 94: ...ies the three Picture Wizard options you have set to the image captured You can select three different settings in Bracket Set menu Vivid Standard Retro This option cannot be used with the RAW file format and is not available when the photo quality is set to RAW Bracketing setting You can set up the options for AE Bracket WB Bracket and P Wiz Bracket p 147 To set a bracketing option In Shooting mo...

Page 95: ...s red eyes Fill in The flash fires whenever you capture a photo Brightness is automatically adjusted Fill in Red The flash fires whenever you capture a photo and reduces red eyes Icon Description 1st Curtain The flash fires immediately after the shutter opens The camera captures a photo of a subject earlier in an action sequence clearly Ball moving direction 2nd Curtain The flash fires just before...

Page 96: ...or Fill in Red Without red eye reduction With red eye reduction If the subject is too far from the camera or moves when the first flash fires red eyes may not be reduced Adjusting the flash intensity When the flash is on adjust the flash intensity 2 levels To set the flash intensity In Shooting mode press f Flash an option D scroll the jog dial or press C F to adjust the flash intensity Back Set F...

Page 97: ... some shooting modes you cannot use this function If you attach an intensity adjustable external flash to the camera the intensity settings of the flash will be applied If the subject is too close when you use the flash some light may be blocked resulting in a dark photo Ensure that the subject is within the recommended range which varies by lens When a lens hood is attached the light from the fla...

Page 98: ...t If a subject looks lighter than its actual color the camera captures an underexposed photo of it The brightness and overall mood of the photo can also be affected by how the camera measures the amount of light Select an appropriate setting for a shooting condition To set a metering option In Shooting mode press m 1 Metering an option Multi The Multi mode calculates the amount of light in multipl...

Page 99: ...ation as it calculates the amount of light in a designated area The subject is in bright color while the background is dark The Spot mode is recommended for a situation like this where a huge difference in the exposure exists between a subject and a background Center weighted The Center weighted mode calculates a broader area than the Spot mode does It sums up the amount of light in the center por...

Page 100: ...nction is turned on the camera automatically sets an optimal exposure by calculating the brightness of the focus area This function is only available when you select Spot metering or Multi metering and Selection AF To set this function In Shooting mode press m 1 Link AE to AF Point an option ...

Page 101: ...e options In Shooting mode press m 1 Dynamic Range an option Without Dynamic Range effect With Dynamic Range effect Icon Description Off Do not use Dynamic Range Smart Range Correct the loss of bright detail You cannot set ISO 100 HDR Capture 2 photos with different exposures and then combine them to create a single image automatically You cannot set an ISO option higher than ISO 3200 Dynamic Rang...

Page 102: ...omo cameras Miniature Apply a tilt shift effect to make the subject appear in miniature Colored Pencil Apply a colored pencil painting effect Watercolor Apply a watercolor painting effect Wash drawing Apply a washed out effect Oil Sketch Apply an oil painting effect Ink Sketch Apply an ink painting effect Acryl Apply an acryl painting effect Option Description Negative Apply a negative film effect...

Page 103: ...ally The exposure value is adjustable in 3 increments The camera displays the exposure warning in red for each step beyond 3 range To adjust the exposure value while holding down W scroll the jog dial You can also adjust the exposure value by pressing f and then selecting EV You can check the exposure value by the position of the exposure level indicator Exposure level indicator Increased exposure...

Page 104: ...ck the exposure and then capture a photo To lock the exposure value adjust the photo s exposure and then press the custom button After locking the exposure aim the lens where you desire and then press Shutter Set a function of the custom button to AEL to lock the current exposure value p 150 This feature is not available in Manual mode Exposure lock ...

Page 105: ...Full HDTV 1920X1080 15 fps 16 9 View on a Full HDTV Available only with some Smart Filter options 1920X810 24 fps Approx 2 35 1 View on an HDTV 1280X720 60 fps 16 9 View on an HDTV 1280X720 30 fps 16 9 View on an HDTV 640X480 30 fps 4 3 View on a TV 320X240 30 fps 4 3 Post on a website using the wireless network 30 seconds maximum Movie quality Set the Movie quality To set movie quality options In...

Page 106: ...20X normal speed If you select an option other than x1 sound will not be recorded The available options may differ depending on shooting conditions Fader You can fade in or fade out a scene using the fader function on the camera without having to do it on a PC Set the fade in option to gradually fade in at the start of the scene Set the fade out option to gradually fade out the scene Use the funct...

Page 107: ...Shooting mode press m 6 Voice an option Wind cut When you record videos in noisy environments unintended sounds can be recorded in videos In particular severe wind noise recorded in videos distracts you from enjoying your videos Use the Wind Cut function to remove some surrounding noise in addition to wind noise To reduce wind sound In Shooting mode press m 6 Wind Cut an option ...

Page 108: ...Chapter 3 Playback Editing Learn about how to play back and edit photos and videos Refer to chapter 6 for editing files on a PC ...

Page 109: ...ot be able to edit or play back files that were captured with other cameras due to unsupported sizes or codecs Use a computer or another device to edit or play back these files Viewing image thumbnails In order to search for photos and videos you want convert to the thumbnail view The thumbnail view displays multiple images at a time so that you can easily look through items you wish to find You c...

Page 110: ...open it 3 Select a file to view it 4 Touch to return to the previous view Viewing files as a folder Continuous and burst shots appear as a folder Selecting a folder will play back all photos automatically Deleting a folder will delete all photos in the folder 1 In Playback mode press C F or drag the image left or right to move to a desired folder The camera will automatically play back photos in t...

Page 111: ... press m z Protect Select 2 Press C F to select a file and then press o 3 Press f You cannot delete or rotate a protected file Lock Unlock all files Lock or unlock all files 1 In Playback mode press m z Protect All 2 Select an option Option Description Lock Lock all files Unlock Unlock all files Cancel Return to the previous menu ...

Page 112: ...In Playback mode select a file and then press n 2 When the pop up message appears select Yes Deleting multiple files You can select multiple files and delete them 1 In Playback mode press m z Delete Select Alternatively in thumbnails view press n and then select files to delete 2 Select files you want to delete by pressing C F and then press o Press o again to cancel your selection 3 Press n 4 Whe...

Page 113: ...ayback Editing Searching and managing files Deleting all files You can delete all files on the memory card at once 1 In Playback mode press m 2 Select z Delete All 3 When the pop up message appears select Yes ...

Page 114: ...ess D I C F Crop the enlarged image Press f saved as a new file Return to the original image Press o Viewing a slide show You can view photos in a slide show apply various effects to the slide show and play background music 1 In Playback mode press m 2 Select z Slide Show Options 3 Select a slide show effect option Skip to step 4 to start a slide show with no effects Default Option Description Pla...

Page 115: ...Digital Print Order Format lets you set the print size of a photo and the number of copies to be printed The camera saves the DPOF information in the MISC folder of your memory card If you have set DPOF information for your images you can take the memory card to a digital printing shop for printing You cannot set the print order of RAW format files Photos with dimensions that are wider than the pa...

Page 116: ...me playback F View next file Scan forward Each time you touch the icon or press the button while playing the video you change the scan speed in this order 2X 4X 8X D I Adjust the volume or mute the sound Trimming a video during playback 1 In Playback mode scroll to a video and then touch 2 Press o or touch to start playing the video 3 Press o or touch at the point where you want the trimming to be...

Page 117: ...n 3D mode The original video should be at least 10 seconds long The camera will save the edited video as a new file and leave the original video intact Capturing an image during playback 1 While viewing a video press o or touch at the point where you want to capture an image 2 Press f or touch Capture You cannot capture an image from a video recorded in 3D mode The resolution of the captured image...

Page 118: ...e images may not be edited with the Image Edit function In this case use a supplied image editing software The camera will save edited photos as new files When you edit photos the camera will automatically convert them to a lower resolution Photos that you rotate or resize manually are not automatically converted to a lower resolution You cannot edit photos while viewing files as a folder Open the...

Page 119: ... a photo in Playback mode by pressing m and then selecting z Rotate a desired option The camera will overwrite the original file Resizing photos Change the size of a photo and save it as a new file 1 Touch 2 Touch an option Resize 10 1M 3 2 3 Touch OK 4 Touch to save Available resize options differ depending on the original size of the photo ...

Page 120: ...ss contrast or saturation 1 Touch 2 Touch an adjusting option Icon Description Original Reset to the original image Auto adjustment Brightness Contrast Saturation RGB Color Temperature Exposure Hue 3 Press C F to adjust the option You can also drag the slider or touch to adjust the option 4 Touch OK 5 Touch to save ...

Page 121: ...adjust the option You can also drag the slider or touch to adjust the option As the number increases the skin tone becomes brighter and smoother 3 Touch OK To cancel correction touch 4 Touch to save Reducing red eye 1 Touch 2 Touch OK To cancel correction touch 3 Touch to save ...

Page 122: ...ect to make the subject appear in miniature Colored Pencil Apply a colored pencil painting effect Watercolor Apply a watercolor painting effect Wash drawing Apply a washed out effect Option Description Oil Sketch Apply an oil painting effect Ink Sketch Apply an ink painting effect Acryl Apply an acryl painting effect Negative Apply a negative film effect Red Desaturate all colors but red Green Des...

Page 123: ...Chapter 4 Wireless network Learn how to connect to wireless local area networks WLANs and use functions ...

Page 124: ... English to add the AP manually Icon Option Description Ad hoc AP Secured AP WPS AP Signal strength Press F or touch to open network setting options When you select a secured AP a pop up window appears Enter the required passwords to connect to the WLAN For information about entering text refer to Entering text p 127 When a login page appears refer to Using the login browser p 125 When you select ...

Page 125: ...cription Network Password Enter the network password IP Setting Set the IP address automatically or manually Manually setting the IP address 1 In the Wi Fi Setting screen move to an AP and then press F or touch 2 Select IP Setting Manual 3 Select each option and then enter the required information Option Description IP Enter the static IP address Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask Gateway Enter the...

Page 126: ...to the next page Stop loading the page Reload the page You may not be able to select some items depending on the page you connected to This does not indicate a malfunction The login browser may not close automatically after you log into some pages If this occurs close the login browser by touching and then proceed with the desired operation It may take longer to load the login page due to the page...

Page 127: ...work and a TV simultaneously Connecting to a network may incur additional charges Costs will vary based on the conditions of your contract If you cannot connect to a WLAN try another AP from the available AP list A login page may appear when you select free WLANs provided by some network service providers Enter your ID and password to connect to the WLAN For information about registering or the se...

Page 128: ...ring text and return to the previous page Change case Switch between Symbol Number mode and the normal mode Change the input language Enter a space Save the displayed text Delete the last letter You can use only the English alphabets in some modes regardless of the display language You can enter up to 64 characters The screen may differ depending on the input mode Touch and hold a key to enter the...

Page 129: ...ry card to use this feature If you set this function the setting is maintained even when you change the Shooting mode This feature may not be supported in some modes or may not be available with some shooting options 1 On the camera in Shooting mode press m 2 On the camera select 1 AutoShare On If the pop up message that prompts you to download the application appears select Next 3 On the smart ph...

Page 130: ...hone you can view up to 1 000 recent files and send up to 150 files at a time If you select files from the camera you can view files that were selected from the camera The maximum number of files that can be sent varies depending on the storage space of the smart phone When you send Full HD videos using MobileLink feature you may not be able to play back files on some devices When using this featu...

Page 131: ...nnect to only one camera at a time 6 On the camera allow the smart phone to connect to your camera If the smart phone has been connected to your camera before it is connected automatically 7 On the smart phone or camera select files to transfer from the camera 8 On the smart phone touch the copy button or on the camera select Send The camera will send the files ...

Page 132: ...nch Samsung SMART CAMERA App on an NFC enabled smart phone turn on the NFC feature and place the smart phone near an NFC tag p 30 on the camera This feature is supported by smart phones running Android OS 2 3 or higher This feature is not available for iOS devices This function is not available in 3D mode 1 On the camera rotate the mode dial to B 2 On the camera select If the pop up message that p...

Page 133: ...h and hold to focus The focus is automatically set to Multi AF 8 Release to capture the photo Photos saved to the smart phone will be resized to 1616X1080 when shooting in and to 1920X1080 when shooting in resolution When you use this feature the ideal distance between the camera and the smart phone may vary depending on your surroundings The smart phone must be within 7 m of the camera to use thi...

Page 134: ... Remove the USB cable Before installing the program ensure that the PC is connected to a network If no internet connection is available you must install the program from the provided CD Sending photos or videos to a PC 1 Rotate the mode dial to B 2 Select If the the pop up message that prompts you to download the application appears select Next You must configure the backup PC information to use t...

Page 135: ...will search for available access points even if you are connecting to the same access point again If you turn off the camera or remove the battery while sending files the file transfer will be interrupted While you are using this feature the shutter control is disabled on your camera You can connect only one camera to the PC at a time for sending files The backup may be canceled due to network con...

Page 136: ...ail Changing email settings In the email menu you can change settings for storing your information You can also set or change the email password For information about entering text refer to Entering text p 127 Storing your information 1 Rotate the mode dial to B 2 Select The camera will automatically attempt to connect to a WLAN via the most recently connected AP device If the camera has not previ...

Page 137: ...it will search for available AP devices p 123 3 Press m 4 Select Setting Password On To deactivate the password select Off 5 When the pop up appears select OK 6 Enter a 4 digit password 7 Enter the password again 8 When the pop up appears select OK If you lost your password you can reset it by selecting RESET on the password setting screen When you reset the information the previously saved user s...

Page 138: ...n 8 When the pop up appears select OK Sending photos or videos via email You can send photos or videos stored on the camera via email For information about entering text refer to Entering text p 127 1 Rotate the mode dial to B 2 Select The camera will automatically attempt to connect to a WLAN via the most recently connected AP device If the camera has not previously been connected to a WLAN it wi...

Page 139: ...the recipient s email account may cause the photo to be rejected or recognized as spam You may not be able to send an email if no network connection is available or if your email account settings are incorrect You cannot send an email if the file size exceeds the limit The maximum photo resolution you can send is 2M and the longest video you can upload is a video recorded using If the selected pho...

Page 140: ...tomatically attempt to 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 for available AP devices p 123 4 Enter your ID and password to log in For information about entering text refer to Entering text p 127 If you connected to SkyDrive refer to Using the login browser p 125 To select an ID from the list select an I...

Page 141: ... If the selected photo resolution is higher than 2M it will be automatically resized to a lower resolution On some websites the maximum photo resolution may vary The method of uploading photos or videos may differ depending on the selected website If you cannot access a website because of firewall or user authentication settings contact your network administrator or network service provider Upload...

Page 142: ...d then selecting Change Web storage 3 Enter your ID and password and then select Login OK For information about entering text refer to Entering text p 127 To select an ID from the list select an ID If you have previously logged in to the website you may be logged in automatically To use this feature you must create an AllShare Play account and an account with an affiliated online storage service u...

Page 143: ...ist is created Wait until other devices can find your camera 3 Connect the AllShare Play device to a network and then turn on the AllShare Play feature Refer to your device s user manual for more information 4 On the camera allow the AllShare Play device to connect to your camera 5 On the AllShare Play device select a camera to connect 6 On the AllShare Play device browse the shared photos or vide...

Page 144: ...ery the device considers the camera to still be connected The order of photos or videos on the camera may be different than on the AllShare Play device Depending on the number of photos or videos you want to share it may take some time to load your photos or videos and complete the initial set up process While viewing photos or videos on the AllShare Play device continuously using the device s rem...

Page 145: ...n thumbnails view you can select multiple photos Select Upload when you are finished selecting photos 4 Select the device from the camera s list of Wi Fi Direct devices Ensure that the device s Wi Fi Direct option is turned on You can also select your camera from the device s list of Wi Fi Direct devices 5 On the device allow the camera to connect to the device The photo will be sent to the device...

Page 146: ...Chapter 5 Camera settings menu Learn about the user settings and general settings menu You can adjust the settings to better suit your needs and preferences ...

Page 147: ...ch EV step is chosen when you set the ISO to Auto Default Option Value 1 3 Step ISO 125 ISO 160 ISO 200 ISO 250 ISO 320 ISO 400 ISO 500 ISO 640 ISO 800 ISO 1000 ISO 1250 ISO 1600 ISO 2000 ISO 2500 ISO 3200 1 Step ISO 200 ISO 400 ISO 800 ISO 1600 ISO 3200 Noise Reduction Use the Noise Reduction to reduce the visual noise in photos Default Option Description High ISO NR This function reduces noise t...

Page 148: ...nce interval range of the 3 bracketed photos AB 3 AB 2 AB 1 MG 3 MG 2 MG 1 For example AB 3 adjusts the Amber value plus or minus three steps MG 3 adjusts the Magenta value the same amount P Wiz Bracket Set Select 3 Picture Wizard settings the camera uses to capture the 3 bracketed photos DMF Direct Manual Focus You can adjust the focus manually by rotating the focus ring after achieving the focus...

Page 149: ... by IEC International Electrotechnical Commission It is widely used for creating colors on PC monitors and is also the standard color space for Exif sRGB is recommended for regular images and images you intend to publish on the Internet Adobe RGB Adobe RGB is used for commercial printing and has a larger color range than sRGB Its wider range of colors helps you to easily edit photos on a computer ...

Page 150: ...ction lens Option Description Aperture Set to adjust the aperture value Shutter Speed Set to adjust the shutter speed EV Set to adjust the exposure value ISO Set to adjust ISO sensitivity White Balance Set to adjust the White Balance Z Set to adjust the zoom ratio User Display You can add or remove shooting information from the display 1 2 3 London No Description 1 Date Time Set to display the dat...

Page 151: ...ping You can change the function assigned to the Custom button or DIRECT LINK button Default Button Function Custom Set a function of the Custom button Optical Preview Execute the Depth of Field Preview function for the current aperture value p 24 One Touch WB White Balance Execute the Custom White Balance function One Touch RAW Save a file in the RAW JPEG format To save a file in JPEG format pres...

Page 152: ...e Select a guide to help you compose a scene Off 3 X 3 2 X 2 Cross Diagonal AF Lamp When shooting in dark places turn the AF lamp on in order to have a better auto focus The Auto Focus functions more accurately in dark places when the AF lamp is on ...

Page 153: ...mera displays a photo immediately after you capture it Off 1 sec 3 sec 5 sec Hold Default Item Description Display Adjust Adjust the display brightness auto brightness setting display color or level gauge Display Brightness You can adjust the display brightness manually Auto Brightness Turn auto brightness on or off Off On Display Color You can adjust the display color manually Horizontal Calibrat...

Page 154: ...ult Item Description Video Out Set the video signal output appropriate for your country when connecting the camera to an external video device such as a monitor or HDTV NTSC USA Canada Japan Korea Taiwan Mexico etc PAL Supports only PAL B D G H or I Australia Austria Belgium China Denmark Finland France Germany England Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zealand Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand N...

Page 155: ...05 the file name would be _A05XXXX jpg Default Item Description File Number Set the method of numbering files and folders Reset After using the reset function the next file name is started at 0001 Series New file numbers continue the existing number sequence even if you have installed a new memory card formatted the card or deleted all photos The first folder name is 100PHOTO if you have selected ...

Page 156: ...camera as an AP for the AutoShare MobileLink or Remote Viewfinder feature 5 GHz 2 4 GHz If you use the camera in a country other than the one where it was purchased the 5 GHz Wi Fi feature may not function properly due to differences in radio frequencies In this case use the 2 4 GHz Wi Fi feature instead GPS Geotagging Set to capture photos with location information using the Global Positioning Sy...

Page 157: ... the sensor can get dust on it when you change lenses This can lead to dust particles appearing in the photos you capture It is recommended not to change lenses when you are in a particularly dusty area Also make sure to attach the lens cap to the lens when not using it Reset Reset the setup menu and shooting options to the factory defaults Date time language and video output settings do not chang...

Page 158: ...Chapter 6 Connectingtoexternaldevices Make full use of the camera by connecting it to external devices such as a computer HDTV or 3D TV ...

Page 159: ... CEC functions allow you to control connected devices using the TV remote control If the HDTV supports Anynet CEC the TV turns on automatically when used in conjunction with the camera This feature may not be available on some HDTVs When connected to an HDTV by an HDMI cable the camera cannot capture a photo or video When connected to an HDTV some of the camera s playback functions may not be avai...

Page 160: ...hen you connect it to a 3D TV 7 Move to a 3D file and then press I to switch to 3D mode Press I again to switch to 2D Mode 8 Turn on your TV s 3D function Refer to your TV s user manual for more details 9 View 3D photos or play 3D videos using the camera buttons You cannot view an MPO file in 3D effect on TVs that do not support the file format Use proper 3D glasses when you view an MPO file or a ...

Page 161: ... camera If the cable is reversed it may damage your files The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data If you try to plug the USB cable into the HDMI port the camera may not work properly 3 Turn on the camera The computer recognizes the camera automatically 4 On your computer select My Computer Removable Disk DCIM 100PHOTO or 101_0101 5 Select the files you want and then drag or save t...

Page 162: ...tus lamp stops blinking 2 Click on the tool bar at the bottom right of your computer screen 3 Click the pop up message 4 Click the message box indicating safely removed 5 Remove the USB cable Transferring files to your Mac OS Mac OS 10 5 or later is supported 1 Turn off the camera 2 Connect your camera to a Macintosh computer with the USB cable You must plug the small end of the USB cable into you...

Page 163: ...l devices Transferring files to your computer 3 Turn on the camera The computer recognizes the camera automatically and displays a removable disk icon 4 Open the removable disk 5 Transfer photos or videos to the Mac OS computer ...

Page 164: ...to a PC wirelessly Using i Launcher i Launcher allows you to play back files with Multimedia Viewer and provides a link to download the PC Auto Backup program Requirements for Windows OS Item Requirements CPU Intel i5 3 3 GHz or higher AMD Phenom II x4 3 2 GHz or higher RAM Minimum 512 MB RAM 1 GB or more recommended OS Windows XP SP2 Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 Hard disk capacity 250 MB or ...

Page 165: ...The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage that results from using unqualified computers such as a computer you assembled yourself Requirements for Mac OS Item Requirements OS Mac OS 10 5 or higher except PowerPC RAM Minimum 256 MB RAM 512 MB or more recommended Hard disk capacity Minimum 110 MB Others USB 2 0 port CD ROM drive Opening i Launcher On your computer select Start All Programs ...

Page 166: ...9 AVI MJPEG Photos JPG GIF BMP PNG TIFF MPO Files that have been recorded with other manufacturers devices may not play back smoothly Viewing photos 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 No Description 1 File name 2 Enlarged area 3 Histogram 4 Open the selected file 5 Histogram button 6 Rotate to the left Rotate to the right 7 Move to the previous file Move to the next file 8 Fit the photo to the screen 9 View ...

Page 167: ...file 4 Move to the next file 5 Stop No Description 6 Pause 7 Move to the previous file 8 Progress bar Downloading the firmware From the Samsung i Launcher screen click Firmware Upgrade Downloading the PC Auto Backup program From the Samsung i Launcher screen click PC Auto Backup For information about installing the PC Auto Backup program refer to page 133 ...

Page 168: ...red by a camera are often transformed to JPEG formats and stored in the memory according to the settings of the camera at the time of shooting RAW files are not transformed to JPEG formats and are stored in the memory without any changes With Adobe Photoshop Lightroom you can calibrate exposures White Balances tones contrasts and colors of photos You can also edit JPEG or TIFF files as well as RAW ...

Page 169: ...Chapter 7 Appendix Get information about error messages camera maintenance trouble shooting tips specifications and optional accessories ...

Page 170: ...e damaged file or contact a service center Memory Full Delete unnecessary files or insert a new memory card Card Locked You can lock SD SDHC SDXC or UHS 1 card to prevent files from being deleted Unlock the card when shooting p 173 Error messages Suggested remedies Folder and file number are max values Replace the card File names do not match the DCF standard Transfer the files on the memory card ...

Page 171: ...s exposed to the external environment This problem is normal and the exposure to dust occurs in everyday use of the camera You can remove dust from the sensor by operating the sensor cleaning function p 156 If dust remains after cleaning the sensor contact a service center Do not insert the blower into the mounting opening of the lens Camera body Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth Never use benzene...

Page 172: ...prolonged period Using or storing the camera Inappropriate places to use or store the camera Avoid exposing the camera to very cold or very hot temperatures Avoid using your camera in areas with extremely high humidity or where the humidity changes drastically Avoid exposing the camera to direct sunlight and storing it in hot poorly ventilated areas such as in a car during summer time Protect your...

Page 173: ...ch as microwave ovens stoves or radiators These devices may be deformed and can overheat and cause a fire or explosion Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight as this may discolor the image sensor or cause it to malfunction Protect your lens from fingerprints and scratches Clean your lens with a soft clean debris free lens cloth The camera may turn off if impacted from the outside This is to pro...

Page 174: ...HC microSDXC or microUHS 1 memory cards Terminal Write protect switch Label front You can prevent files from being deleted by using the write protect switch on an SD SDHC SDXC or UHS 1 card Slide the switch down to lock or slide it up to unlock Unlock the card when capturing photos and videos Memory card adapter Memory card To use micro memory cards with this product a PC or a memory card reader i...

Page 175: ...20 0M 5472X3648 151 179 218 69 47 49 52 10 1M 3888X2592 276 321 384 62 64 66 5 9M 2976X1984 423 484 565 71 72 74 2 0M 1728X1152 845 923 1 016 82 83 84 Burst 479 545 631 16 9M 5472X3080 177 208 252 51 53 56 7 8M 3712X2088 343 396 467 66 68 70 4 9M 2944X1656 487 553 640 74 75 76 2 1M 1920X1080 827 905 999 82 83 84 13 3M 3648X3648 218 255 307 56 58 61 7 0M 2640X2640 373 429 504 68 70 72 4 0M 2000X200...

Page 176: ...pprox 29 11 Approx 36 35 640X480 30 fps Approx 120 47 Approx 153 30 For Sharing 30 fps Approx 218 48 Approx 278 24 is available only with some Smart Filter options The figures above are measured without using the zoom function Available recording time may vary if you use the zoom Several videos were recorded in succession to determine the total recording time The maximum recording time is 29 minut...

Page 177: ... loss of data Cautions when using memory cards Avoid memory cards to very cold or very hot temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 40 C 104 F Extreme temperatures can cause memory cards to malfunction Insert a memory card in the correct direction Inserting a memory card in the wrong direction may damage your camera and memory card Do not use memory cards that have been formatted by other cameras or b...

Page 178: ...tery in accordance with all local and federal regulations Guidelines for charging the battery Charge the battery only by the method described in this user manual The battery can ignite or explode if not charged properly About the battery Use only Samsung approved batteries Battery specifications Item Description Model BP1130 Type Lithium ion battery Cell capacity 1 130 mAh Voltage 7 6 V Charging t...

Page 179: ... When you use the camera for an extended period the area around the battery chamber may become warm This does not affect the normal use of the camera Do not pull the power supply cord to disconnect the plug from the power outlet as this may cause a fire or electric shock In temperatures below 0 C 32 F battery capacity and battery life may decrease Battery capacity may decrease in low temperatures ...

Page 180: ... shock Let the battery charge for at least 10 minutes before turning on the camera If you connect the camera to an external power source when the battery is depleted using high energy consuming functions will cause the camera to turn off To use the camera normally recharge the battery If you reconnect the power cable when the battery is fully charged the status lamp turns on for approximately 30 m...

Page 181: ... to the port on the front side of your computer the USB port of your computer does not support the power output standard 5 V 500 mA Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Never dispose of batteries in a fire Follow all local regulations when you dispose of used batteries Never place batteries or cameras on or in heating devices such as microwave ovens stoves or radiators Batteries ...

Page 182: ...r pocket Using the flash or recording videos depletes the battery quickly Recharge if needed Batteries are consumable parts that must be replaced over time Get a new battery if the battery life is diminishing quickly Situation Suggested remedies Cannot capture photos There is no space on the memory card Delete unnecessary files or insert a new card Format the memory card The memory card is defecti...

Page 183: ... kind of shot you are capturing Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking Ensure that the lens is clean If not clean the lens p 170 Situation Suggested remedies The colors in the photo do not match the actual scene An incorrect White Balance can create unrealistic color Select the proper White Balance option to suit the light source p 76 The photo is too bright or too dark Your photo is ove...

Page 184: ...You cannot set the DPOF for RAW files Auto Focus does not work Subject is not in focus When the subject is outside the AF area shoot by moving the subject inside the AF area and half pressing Shutter Subject is too close Step back from the subject and shoot The focus mode is set to MF Switch the mode to AF Situation Suggested remedies AEL feature does not work AEL feature does not work in t M i an...

Page 185: ... Reduction Type Super sonic drive Display Type AMOLED with Touch Panel C type Touch Control Enabled Size 3 31 Approx 84 0 mm Resolution WVGA 800X480 768 k dots PenTile Field of view Approx 100 Angle Tiltable Up 90 Down 45 User display Grid Line Icons Histogram Distance Scale Level gauge Focusing Type Phase Detection Contrast AF Focusing point Total AF point 105 points Phase Detection AF 247 points...

Page 186: ... 2000 ISO 2500 ISO 3200 ISO 4000 ISO 5000 ISO 6400 ISO 8000 ISO 10000 ISO 12800 ISO 16000 ISO 20000 ISO 25600 Drive Mode Mode Single Continuous Burst 5M only Timer Bracket Auto Exposure White Balance Picture Wizard Continuous shooting JPEG High 8 6 fps Normal 5 fps RAW High 8 6 fps Normal 5 fps Burst shooting 10 15 or 30 frames per second Up to 30 shots per shutter press Bracket shooting Auto expo...

Page 187: ... Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Lens Priority Smart Smart mode Beauty Face Best Face Landscape Macro Action Freeze Rich Tones Panorama Waterfall Silhouette Sunset Night Fireworks Light Trace Creative Shot Smart Filter Vignetting Miniature Colored Pencil Watercolor Wash drawing Oil Sketch Ink Sketch Acryl Negative Red Green Blue Yellow Size JPEG 3 2 20 0M 5472X3648 10 1M 3888X2592 5 9M 2...

Page 188: ...ality HQ Normal Sound Stereo Edit Still image capture Time trimming Playback Type Single image Thumbnails 15 28 Slide show Movie Edit Smart Filter Red eye Fix Backlight Resize Rotate Face Retouch Brightness Contrast Smart filter Vignetting Miniature Colored Pencil Watercolor Wash drawing Oil Sketch Ink Sketch Acryl Negative Red Green Blue Yellow Smart filter size JPEG 3 2 5 9M 2976X1984 5 0M 2736X...

Page 189: ...o USB External microphone Yes DC power input DC 5 0V 1A via micro USB Power Source Type Rechargeable battery BP1130 1 130 mAh The power source may differ depending on your region Dimensions W X H X D 122 X 63 7 X 40 7 mm without protrusions Weight 284 g without battery and memory card Operating Temperature 0 40 C Operating Humidity 5 85 Software i Launcher Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Specifications ...

Page 190: ...ures to help you capture a properly exposed image AEL AFL Auto Exposure Lock Auto Focus Lock These features help you lock the exposure or focus on which you want to focus or calculate the exposure AF Auto Focus A system that automatically focuses the camera lens on the subject Your camera uses the contrast to focus automatically AMOLED Active matrix organic light emitting diode LCD Liquid Crystal ...

Page 191: ...atible printers sometimes available at photo shops can read the information from the card for convenient printing Camera shake Blur If the camera is moved while the shutter is open the entire image may appear blurred This occurs more often when the shutter speed is slow Prevent camera shake by raising the sensitivity using the flash or using a faster shutter speed Alternatively use a tripod or the...

Page 192: ...igh compression video format established by international standard organizations ISO IEC and ITU T This codec is capable of providing good video quality at low bit rates developed by the Joint Video Team JVT EV Exposure Value All the combinations of the camera s shutter speed and lens aperture that result in the same exposure EV Compensation This feature allows you to quickly adjust the exposure v...

Page 193: ...hotosite records the brightness of the light that strikes it during an exposure Common sensor types are CCD Charge coupled Device and CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor IP Internet protocol address An IP address is a unique number that is assigned to every device that is connected to the internet ISO sensitivity The sensitivity of the camera to light based on the equivalent film speed us...

Page 194: ...t in a digital image High resolution images contain more pixels and typically show more detail than low resolution images Noise Misinterpreted pixels in a digital image that may appear as misplaced or random bright pixels Noise usually occurs when photos are shot with a high sensitivity or when a sensitivity is automatically set in a dark place NFC Near Field Communication NFC is a set of standard...

Page 195: ...n This is defined from color space for PC monitors and is also used as the standard color space for Exif Vignetting A reduction of an image s brightness or saturation at the periphery outer edges compared to the center of the image Vignetting can draw interest to subjects positioned in the center of an image White Balance Color balance An adjustment of the intensities of colors typically the prima...

Page 196: ... 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 45 mm F1 8 T6 2D 3D External flash SEF42A SEF220A GPS GPS10 ...

Page 197: ...1130 BC3NX01 Camera bag Camera case Memory card Filter USB cable HDMI cable Strap These illustrations may differ from your actual items Refer to the user manuals of these optional accessories for details Use only Samsung approved accessories Samsung is not responsible for damage caused by using another manufacturer s accessories ...

Page 198: ...CT LINK 32 Display brightness 152 Display type 43 Drive 90 E Enlarging 113 Exposure Value EV 16 102 F Fader 105 Files Deleting 111 Photo type 74 Protecting 110 Video type 104 Flash Bounce photography 27 Flash options 94 Guide number 26 Intensity 95 F number 16 Focal length 21 Focus assist 88 Focus Peaking 88 I Icons Playback mode 42 Shooting mode 40 i Function 61 i Launcher 163 Image adjustment Ad...

Page 199: ...ution Playback mode 118 Shooting mode Movie 104 Shooting mode Photo 73 Retouching faces 120 Rotating 118 Rule of thirds 24 S Service center 181 Settings 152 Shooting modes Aperture Priority 57 Lens Priority 60 Manual 59 Program 56 Recording 68 Shutter Priority 58 Smart 64 Smart Auto 54 Shutter speed 18 20 Slide show 113 Smart filter Playback mode 121 Shooting mode 101 Smart panel 38 T Thumbnails 1...

Page 200: ... and conditions of the purchase contract This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal Correct disposal of batteries in this product Applicable in countries with separate collection systems This marking on the battery manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at t...

Page 201: ... 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 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name Samsung Electronics America Inc Model No Samsung NX300 Responsible Party Samsung Electronics America Inc Address 85 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park NJ 07660...

Page 202: ...is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Caution Any changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void user s authority to operate the equipment IC 649E NX300 This equip...

Page 203: ...Please refer to the warranty that came with your product or visit our website www samsung com for after sales service or inquiries ...

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