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Shooting Functions > 

Drive (shooting method)

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Shooting Functions > 

Drive (shooting method)

Shooting Functions

You can set the shooting method, such as Continuous, Burst, Timer, or 
Bracketing.

Select 

Single

 to capture one photo at a time. Select 

Continuous

 or 

Burst

  

to shoot fast moving subjects. Select 

AE Bracket

, 

WB Bracket

, 

P Wiz 

Bracket

, or 

Depth Bracket

 to adjust exposure, White Balance, apply 

picture Wizard effects, or capture photos with different depths of field. You 
can also select 

Timer

 to capture a photo automatically after a specified 

time.

To change the 
shooting method,

In Shooting mode, press [

C

] 

ĺ

 an option.

• 

You can also set the option by pressing [

m

] 

ĺ

 

b

 

ĺ

 

Drive

 

ĺ

  

a shooting method in Shooting mode.

• 

Available options may differ depending on shooting conditions.

Single

Capture one photo whenever you press [

Shutter

]. Recommended for 

general conditions.

Drive (shooting method)

Summary of Contents for NX3000

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

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: ...mera 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 the charger during a thunderstorm This may result in an electric shock Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera...

Page 4: ...r 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 ...

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: ...eless network 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 ĺ The order of options or menus you must select to perform a step for example Select b ĺ Quality represents select b and then Quality Annotation ...

Page 8: ...rt panel 38 E g Adjust the exposure value in P mode 38 Using iFn 39 Display icons 41 In Shooting mode 41 Capturing photos 41 Recording videos 42 About the level gauge 42 Tips Concepts in Photography Shooting postures 13 Holding the camera 13 Standing photography 14 Crouching photography 14 Aperture 15 Aperture value and the depth of field 16 Shutter speed 17 ISO sensitivity 18 How the aperture set...

Page 9: ... mode 57 M Manual mode 58 Using Framing Mode 58 Using the Bulb function 59 s Smart mode 60 Using the Best Face mode 61 R Panorama mode 62 Recording a video 63 Available functions by shooting mode 65 Chapter 2 Shooting Functions Size and Resolution 67 Photo size 67 Quality 68 ISO sensitivity 69 White Balance 70 Customizing preset White Balance options 71 Picture Wizard photo styles 72 AF mode 73 Si...

Page 10: ... the exposure value of the focus area 92 Dynamic Range 93 Smart Filter 94 Exposure compensation 95 Exposure lock 96 Video functions 97 Movie size 97 When Video Out is set to NTSC 97 When Video Out is set to PAL 97 Movie quality 98 Multi Motion 98 Fader 99 Voice 99 Chapter 3 Playback Editing Searching and managing files 101 Viewing photos 101 Viewing image thumbnails 101 Viewing files by category 1...

Page 11: ...ing network options 115 Manually setting the IP address 115 Network connection tips 116 Entering text 117 Using the NFC Feature Tag Go 118 Using NFC features in Shooting mode 118 Using NFC features in Playback mode Photo Beam 118 Using NFC features in Wi Fi mode 118 Saving files to a smart phone automatically 119 Sending photos or videos to a smart phone 121 Sending photos or videos to multiple sm...

Page 12: ... Windows OS 151 Requirements for Mac OS 152 Opening Samsung i Launcher 152 Downloading the firmware 152 Downloading the PC Auto Backup program 152 Installing Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 153 Using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 153 Chapter 5 Camera settings menu User settings 134 ISO Customizing 134 ISO Step 134 Auto ISO Range 134 Noise Reduction 134 Bracket Settings 135 DMF Direct Manual Focus 135 Color ...

Page 13: ... center 168 Camera specifications 171 Glossary 176 Optional accessories 182 Index 183 Chapter 7 Appendix Error messages 155 Maintaining the camera 156 Cleaning the camera 156 Camera lens and display 156 Image sensor 156 Camera body 156 Using or storing the camera 157 Inappropriate places to use or store the camera 157 Using on beaches or shores 157 Storing for extended period of time 157 Using the...

Page 14: ...r the lens for support Shooting postures A correct posture for stabilizing the camera is necessary for taking a good photo Even if you hold a camera correctly the wrong posture can cause the camera to shake Stand up straight and remain still to maintain a steady base for your camera When shooting with a slow shutter speed hold your breath to minimize body movement ...

Page 15: ...ding photography Compose your shot stand up straight with your feet shoulder length apart and keep your elbows pointed down Crouching photography Compose your shot crouch with one knee touching the ground and keep a straight posture ...

Page 16: ...represented by a value known as an F number The f number represents the focal length divided by the diameter of the lens For example if a lens with a 50 mm focal length has an f number of F2 the diameter of the aperture is 25 mm 50 mm 25 mm F2 The smaller the f number the greater the size of the aperture The opening in the aperture is described as the Exposure Value EV Increasing the Exposure Valu...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...ervals of 1 s 1 2 s 1 4 s 1 8 s 1 15 s 1 1 000 s 1 2 000 s and so on Exposure 1 EV 1 EV 1 s 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 The photos below illustrate that a slow shutter speed allows more time for light to enter the camera This adds a motion blurr...

Page 19: ...l rule it is best to use a low ISO setting to prevent noise in your photos unless you are shooting in darkened environments or at night Changes in the quality and brightness according to ISO sensitivity Because a low ISO sensitivity means the camera will be less sensitive to light you need more light to have an optimal exposure When using a low ISO sensitivity open the aperture more or reduce the ...

Page 20: ...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 21: ...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 16 mm angle 50 mm angle 200 mm angle Normally a lens with a wide angle is suitable for shootin...

Page 22: ...ide A photo with a small DOF which stresses the subject and makes the rest of it blurred can be obtained by using a telescope lens or selecting a low aperture value Conversely a photo with a large DOF which shows all the elements on the photo sharply focused can be achieved by using a wide angle lens or selecting a high aperture value Small Depth of Field Large Depth of Field What controls out of ...

Page 23: ... a photo of a low DOF A photo captured with a 16 mm wide angle 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 captur...

Page 24: ...y of world with a camera No matter how the world is beautiful however a poor composition cannot capture the beauty of it When it comes to composition it is very important to prioritize subjects Composition in photography means arranging objects in a photo Usually abiding by the rule of thirds leads to a good composition Rule of Thirds To use the rule of thirds divide the image into a 3x3 pattern o...

Page 25: ...ons Below are a few examples Photos with two subjects If your subject is in one corner of the photo it creates an unbalanced composition You can stabilize the photo by capturing a second subject in the opposite corner to balance the weight of the photo Subject 1 Subject 2 Subject 1 Subject 2 Unstable Stable ...

Page 26: ...not easy however to have an enough amount of light anytime and anywhere Making use of a flash allows you to optimize light settings and create a variety of effects Flash also known as strobe or speed light helps to create adequate exposure in low light conditions It is also useful in light abundant situations For example flash can be used in compensating the exposure of a subject s shadow or captu...

Page 27: ... number Flash to Subject Distance Flash to Subject Distance Guide number Aperture value Therefore if you know the guide number of a flash you can estimate an optimum flash to subject distance when setting the flash manually For example if a flash has a guide number of GN 20 and is 4 meters away from the subject the optimal aperture value is F5 0 Bounce Photography Bounce photography refers to the ...

Page 28: ...Chapter 1 My Camera Learn about your camera s layout display icons lens optional accessories and basic functions ...

Page 29: ...Quick Start Guide Quick Reference Guide Adobe Photoshop Lightroom DVD ROM 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 182 ...

Page 30: ... 58 s Smart mode p 60 R Panorama mode p 62 B Wireless Network p 113 2 Shutter button 3 Power button 4 MOBILE button Select a Wi Fi function to connect with your mobile device p 31 5 Microphone 6 Hot shoe No Name 7 Speaker 8 NFC tag 9 Lens release button 10 Image sensor 11 Lens mount 12 Lens mount index 13 AF assist light Timer lamp 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 9 10 12 13 11 8 ...

Page 31: ... videos No Name 8 Navigation button Smart dial In Shooting mode D Change the information on the display I Select the shutter speed aperture value exposure compensation or ISO sensitivity C Select a shooting method or set the timer F Select an AF mode In Playback mode I View thumbnails In other situations Move up down left right respectively You can also rotate the navigation button 9 m button Acce...

Page 32: ... Connect the camera to a computer 3 Battery chamber Memory card cover Insert a memory card and battery 4 Tripod mount Using the MOBILE button Select a Wi Fi function that connects to a smart phone by pressing Press again to return to the previous mode 1 2 4 3 ...

Page 33: ... n to deactivate or activate the beauty face function 1 Flip the display upward 180 2 Half press Shutter to focus and then press Shutter After 3 seconds the camera automatically releases the shutter When the camera is off flipping the display upward automatically turns the camera on Keep the display closed when the camera is not in use Flip the display only within the angle allowed Failing to do s...

Page 34: ...emoving the battery 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 read data with a PC or memory card reader insert the memory card into a memory card adapter While the status lamp of the camera is blinking do not remove ...

Page 35: ...her end of the USB cable into the AC adapter Status lamp Red light on Charging Green light on Fully charged Red light blinking Charging 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 Turning on your camera To turn on or off the camera press The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the c...

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

Page 37: ...amera Performing the initial setup 36 8 Press I to select Time Type and then press o 9 Press D I to select a time type and then press o Back Set Time Type 12 Hr 24 Hr 10 Press m to finish the initial setup ...

Page 38: ...d 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 3 Press C rotate the navigation button or press D I to move to b and then press o 4 Rotate the navigation button or press D I to move to Photo Size and then press o AutoShare Photo Size Quality ISO Minimum Shutter Speed Back Select ...

Page 39: ...6 Press m to switch to Shooting mode Using the Smart panel Press f 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 3 Press D I C F to move to EV and then press o You can directly select an option by rotating the navigation button without having to press o EV 0 Adjust Back 4 Rotate the navigation button or...

Page 40: ...ing To select items to appear select m ĺ d ĺ iFn Customizing ĺ an item You can also press i Function and then press D I to select a setting Option Description Aperture Adjust the aperture value Shutter Speed Adjust the shutter speed EV Adjust the exposure value ISO Adjust the ISO sensitivity White Balance Select a White Balance option 3 Adjust the focus ring to select an option You can also rotate...

Page 41: ...My Camera Selecting functions options 40 Available options Shooting mode P A S M Aperture O O Shutter Speed O O EV O O O ISO O O O O White Balance O O O O ...

Page 42: ...e adjustment value ISO sensitivity p 69 This icon appears when you attach the Power Zoom lens 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 88 Flash intensity adjustment Metering p 90 AF mode p 73 Face detection Beauty face Focus area White Balance p 70 White Balance m...

Page 43: ...he horizontal and vertical lines on the display If the level gauge is not level calibrate the level gauge using the Horizontal Calibration function p 141 Vertical Horizontal Ÿ Level Ÿ 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 time Available recording time Multi Motion p ...

Page 44: ...AW file Protected file Continuously captured photos they will appear as a folder p 102 1 2 3 No Description 1 Captured photo 2 RGB histogram p 138 3 Shooting mode Metering Flash White Balance Aperture value Shutter speed ISO Focal length Exposure value Photo size Date Playing videos Stop Play Icon Description Current file The total number of files Playback speed Folder number File number Multi Mot...

Page 45: ...re value ISO sensitivity etc Basic shooting information Level gauge Basic shooting information Current shooting options information Photo size Drive mode Flash Metering AF mode etc Basic shooting information Current shooting options information Histogram Date and time Playback Basic information Display all information about the current file Display all information about the current file including ...

Page 46: ...needs and preferences Lens layout SAMSUNG 16 50 mm F3 5 5 6 Power Zoom ED OIS lens example 6 1 2 3 4 5 No Description 1 i Function button p 39 2 Lens mount index 3 Focus ring 4 Lens 5 Zoom button Press the zoom button to adjust the zoom ratio 6 Lens contacts When not using the lens attach the lens cap and lens mount cover to protect the lens from dust and scratches ...

Page 47: ...5 i Function button p 39 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 To unlock the lens rotate the zoom ring as shown in the illustration until you hear the click You cannot capture a photo when the lens is locked ...

Page 48: ...My Camera Lenses 47 SAMSUNG 16 mm F2 4 lens example 5 2 1 4 3 No Description 1 i Function button p 39 2 Lens mount index 3 Focus ring p 81 4 Lens 5 Lens contacts ...

Page 49: ...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 82 Optical Image Stabi...

Page 50: ...er 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 optional 1 2 3 No Description 1 Lamp 2 Hot shoe fastening dial 3 Hot shoe connection ...

Page 51: ...s not fully charged but it is recommended to use a fully charged flash The available options may differ depending on the shooting mode There is an interval between two bursts of the flash Do not move until the flash fires a second time SEF8A may not be compatible with other NX series cameras For more details about optional flashes refer to the user manual for the flash Use only Samsung approved fl...

Page 52: ...otos with numerous automatic settings Additional modes allow for greater customization of settings Icon Description t Smart Auto mode p 52 P Program mode p 54 A Aperture Priority mode p 56 S Shutter Priority mode p 57 M Manual mode p 58 s Smart mode p 60 R Panorama mode p 62 B Wireless Network p 113 ...

Page 53: ...aperture value metering White Balance and exposure compensation As the camera controls most of the functions some shooting functions are limited This mode is useful for capturing quick snapshots with the least amount of adjustment 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 ...

Page 54: ... tripod and the subject is not moving for a certain period of time when shooting in the dark Actively moving subjects 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 or distance to the subject If the camera does not recognize an appropriate scene mode it uses the default settings for t mo...

Page 55: ...ure value so that an optimal exposure value can be achieved This mode is useful when you want to capture shots of constant exposure while being able to adjust other settings 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 ...

Page 56: ...alue Minimum shutter speed Set the shutter speed not to be slower than the selected speed However if an optimal exposure value cannot be achieved because the ISO sensitivity reached the maximum ISO value that is set by Auto ISO Range shutter speed may be slower than the selected minimum shutter speed To set the minimum shutter speed In Shooting mode press m ĺ b ĺ Minimum Shutter Speed ĺ an option ...

Page 57: ...lowers or landscape shots Large Depth of Field Small Depth of Field 1 Rotate the mode dial to A 2 Press I to select the aperture value 3 Rotate the navigation button to adjust the aperture value 4 Set the desired options 5 Half press Shutter to focus and then press Shutter to capture the photo In low light settings you may need to increase the ISO sensitivity to prevent blurred photos To set the m...

Page 58: ...eeze the subject To make the subject appear blurred set the shutter speed to below 1 30 s Slow shutter speed Fast shutter speed 1 Rotate the mode dial to S 2 Press I to select the shutter speed 3 Rotate the navigation button to adjust the shutter speed 4 Set the desired options 5 Half press Shutter to focus and then press Shutter to capture the photo In order to compensate for the reduced amount o...

Page 59: ... mode dial to M 2 Press I to select the aperture value or shutter speed 3 Rotate the navigation button to adjust the aperture value or shutter speed 4 Set the desired options 5 Half press Shutter to focus and then press Shutter to capture the photo Using Framing Mode When you adjust the aperture value or shutter speed the exposure changes according to the settings so the display may darken With th...

Page 60: ...ter clockwise to set the shutter speed to Bulb ĺ Press Shutter to start shooting ĺ Press Shutter again to stop shooting If you set a high ISO value or open the shutter for a long time image noise may increase Drive options and flash options cannot be used with the Bulb function The Bulb function is available only in Manual mode Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking The longer you open t...

Page 61: ...s and landscapes Macro Capture small or close up subjects Option Description Food Capture a photo of food in more colorful tones Parties and Indoors Capture a crisp indoor photos Action Freeze Capture subjects moving at high speed Rich Tones Capture a photo with vibrant colors Waterfall Capture scenes with waterfalls Silhouette Capture subjects as dark shapes against a light background Sunset Capt...

Page 62: ...us 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 Select a face to replace by using the navigation button Cancel Save 5 Select the best image from the 5 faces that were captured Repeat steps 4 and 5 to replace the rest of the faces in the photo The icon will appea...

Page 63: ... camera too quickly or too slowly moving the camera too little to capture the next image moving the camera at irregular speeds shaking the camera shooting in dark places capturing moving subjects nearby shooting conditions where the brightness or color of light is changing Photos taken are automatically saved and shooting is stopped under the following conditions if you change the shooting directi...

Page 64: ...activate or activate the AF function When you use the lens that has an AF MF switch the AF function works according to the switch s setting Select Fader to fade in or out a scene You can also select Voice or other options to set recording options p 99 1 Rotate the mode dial to t P A S M or s This feature may not work in some modes 2 Set the desired options 3 Press Video recording to start recordin...

Page 65: ... to minimize camera shake The camera supports only the Multi AF function when recording a video You cannot use any other focus area setting functions When the size of a movie file exceeds 4 GB the camera automatically stops recording even if the maximum recording time 20 minutes has not been reached If you use a slow writing memory card the recording of your movie can be interrupted because the ca...

Page 66: ...P A S M Smart Filter p 94 P A S M AF Mode p 73 P A S M s R AF Area p 76 P A S M s MF Assist p 81 P A S M s R t Link AE to AF Point p 92 P A S M Framing Mode p 58 P A S M Function Available in OIS Anti Shake p 82 P A S M s t Drive Single Continuous Burst Timer Bracket p 83 P A S M s t Metering p 90 P A S M Dynamic Range p 93 P A S M Flash p 88 P A S M s t Exposure compensation p 95 P A S Exposure l...

Page 67: ...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 68: ...ze ĺ an option Default Icon Size Recommended for 3 2 5472x3648 Printing on A1 paper 3 2 3888x2592 Printing on A2 paper 3 2 2976x1984 Printing on A3 paper 3 2 1728x1152 Printing on A5 paper 16 9 5472x3080 Printing on A1 paper or viewing on an HDTV 16 9 3712x2088 Printing on A3 paper or viewing on an HDTV 16 9 2944x1656 Printing on A4 paper or viewing on an HDTV 16 9 1920x1080 Printing on A5 paper o...

Page 69: ...ace on the memory card to save photos in the RAW format To set the quality In Shooting mode press m ĺ b ĺ Quality ĺ an option Default 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 Default Icon Format Description JPEG Normal Compressed for normal quality R...

Page 70: ...er speeds However this may increase electronic noise and result in a grainy photo To set ISO sensitivity In Shooting mode press m ĺ b ĺ ISO ĺ an option Examples ISO 100 ISO 400 ISO 800 ISO 3200 Increase the ISO value in places where flash use is prohibited You can capture a clear photo by setting a high ISO value without having to secure more light Use the Noise Reduction function in order to redu...

Page 71: ...ys This option offsets that effect Fluorescent White Select when shooting under a daylight fluorescent lamp especially for white fluorescent light Default Icon Description N Fluorescent NW Select when shooting under a daylight fluorescent lamp especially for white fluorescent light of very white hues D Fluorescent Daylight Select when shooting under a daylight fluorescent lamp especially for white...

Page 72: ...Balance options You can also customize preset White Balance options To customize preset options In Shooting mode press m ĺ b ĺ White Balance ĺ an option ĺ D ĺ Press D I C F White Balance Daylight Back Reset Examples Auto WB Daylight Fluorescent Daylight Tungsten ...

Page 73: ...which conditions Experiment with different styles and find your own settings To set a photo style In Shooting mode press m ĺ b ĺ Picture Wizard ĺ 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...

Page 74: ...ing Single AF Fast moving subjects or subjects with small shading differences 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...

Page 75: ... 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 This mode is recommended for shooting a person on a bicycle a running dog or a car racing scene ...

Page 76: ...ily achieve a focus While you are rotating the focus ring the focus area is magnified 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 Face Detection AF Area and Link AE to AF Point options While you are adjusting the focus the manual focus scale appears ...

Page 77: ...appropriate focus area To set the auto focus area In Shooting mode press m ĺ b ĺ AF Area ĺ an option Available options may differ depending on shooting conditions When the AF MF switch is set to MF you cannot change the AF area from the shooting menu Selection AF You can set the focus on an area you want Apply an out of focus effect to make the subject more distinguishable The focus on the photo b...

Page 78: ...ou press Shutter halfway the camera displays the focus areas as shown in the photo below Tracking AF Compose your shot and press o to focus on the subject Tracking AF allows you to track and automatically focus on your subject even when the subject is moving or when you change the shooting composition White frame Your camera is tracking the subject Green frame Your subject is in focus when you hal...

Page 79: ...it 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 you capture photos continuously When tracking fails the feature will be reset If the camera fails to track the subject the focus area will be reset If the camera fails to focus the focus frame will change to r...

Page 80: ... or too dark the subject is not facing the camera the subject is wearing sunglasses or a mask the subject s facial expression changes drastically the subject is backlit or the lighting conditions are unstable When you set Face Detection options the AF area is automatically set to Multi AF Depending on the Face Detection options you selected some shooting options may not be available Normal The cam...

Page 81: ...ond for better detection Wink detection may fail when the camera is below eye level the subject appears dark due to backlighting the subject is wearing glasses the subject is far from the camera Smile Shot The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a smiling face When your subject smiles broadly your camera can detect the smile more easily ...

Page 82: ...easily adjust the focus while rotating the focus ring This function is only available on a lens that supports manual focus To set the manual focus assist In Shooting mode press m ĺ b ĺ MF Assist ĺ an option Default Icon Description Off Do not use the MF Assist function Enlarge x5 The focus area is magnified by 5 times when you adjust the focus Enlarge x8 The focus area is magnified by 8 times when...

Page 83: ... only when you press Shutter in full or half Mode 2 The OIS function is on Off The OIS function is off 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...

Page 84: ...epth Bracket to adjust exposure White Balance apply picture Wizard effects or capture photos with different depths of field You can also select Timer to capture a photo automatically after a specified time To change the shooting method In Shooting mode press C ĺ an option You can also set the option by pressing m ĺ b ĺ Drive ĺ a shooting method in Shooting mode Available options may differ dependi...

Page 85: ...ess Shutter once It is recommended for shooting the rapid motion of fast moving subjects such as racing cars To set the number of shots in Shooting mode press C ĺ Burst and then 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 ...

Page 86: ...mer and then press D Auto Exposure Bracketing AE Bracket When you press Shutter the camera captures 3 consecutive photos the original one a step darker and one a step lighter Use a tripod to prevent blurry photos as the camera captures three photos continuously You can adjust the settings in Bracket Settings menu Exposure 2 Original Exposure 2 To set the bracketing details press m ĺ d ĺ Bracket Se...

Page 87: ...Bracket Settings ĺ an option This option cannot be used with the RAW file format and is not available when the photo quality is set to RAW Picture Wizard Bracketing P Wiz Bracket When you press Shutter the camera captures 3 consecutive photos each with a different Picture Wizard setting The camera captures a photo and applies the three Picture Wizard options you have set to the image captured You ...

Page 88: ... tripod to prevent blurry photos as the camera captures three photos continuously You can adjust the settings in Bracket Settings menu To set the bracketing details press m ĺ d ĺ Bracket Settings ĺ an option This feature is available only in Program or Aperture Priority mode If the aperture value is set to its maximum or minimum two photos will be captured with the maximum or minimum aperture valu...

Page 89: ... reduces 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 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 Icon Description 2nd Curtain The flash fires just...

Page 90: ...e the navigation button or press C F to adjust the flash intensity Back Reset Flash Fill in Adjusting the flash intensity may not be effective when the subject is too close to the camera you set a high ISO sensitivity the exposure value is too big or too small it is too bright or too dark In some shooting modes you cannot use this function If you attach an intensity adjustable external flash to the...

Page 91: ...o of it If a subject looks lighter than its actual color the camera captures an underexposed photo of it The brightness and overall mood of the photo can also be affected by how the camera measures the amount of light Select an appropriate setting for a shooting condition To set a metering option In Shooting mode press m ĺ b ĺ Metering ĺ an option Multi The Multi mode calculates the amount of ligh...

Page 92: ...s the amount of light in the center When you capture a photo in conditions where there is a strong backlight behind a subject the camera adjusts the exposure so as to shoot a subject correctly For example when you select the Multi mode in a strong backlight condition the camera calculates that the overall amount of light is abundant which results in a darker photo The Spot mode can prevent this si...

Page 93: ...ion 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 ĺ b ĺ Link AE to AF Point ĺ an option ...

Page 94: ...c Range ĺ an option Without Dynamic Range effect With Dynamic Range effect Default Icon Description Off Do not use Dynamic Range Smart Range Correct the loss of bright detail HDR Capture 3 photos with different exposures and then combine them to create a single image automatically You cannot set an ISO option higher than ISO 3200 This option cannot be set with drive options other than Single or Ti...

Page 95: ...Filter options In Shooting mode press m ĺ b ĺ Smart Filter ĺ an option Default Option Description Off No effect Vignetting Apply the retro looking colors high contrast and strong vignette effect of Lomo cameras Miniature Apply a tilt shift effect to make the subject appear in miniature Sketch Apply a pen sketch effect Fish Eye Distort close objects to imitate the visual effect of a fisheye lens Sm...

Page 96: ...posure value manually The exposure value is adjustable in 3 increments The camera displays the exposure warning in red for each step beyond 3 range To adjust the exposure value press f and then select EV You can also press I to select the exposure value and rotate the navigation button to adjust it You can check the exposure value by the position of the exposure level indicator Exposure level indi...

Page 97: ... strong brightness contrast lock the exposure and then capture a photo To lock the exposure adjust the photo s composition on which you want to calculate the exposure and then press the Custom button when the function of the Custom button is set to AEL p 139 After locking the exposure aim the lens where you desire and then press Shutter Exposure lock ...

Page 98: ...lt Icon Size Recommended for 1920X1080 30 fps 16 9 View on a Full 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 When Video Out is set to PAL Default Icon Size Recommended for 1920X1080 25 fps 16 9 View on a Full HDTV 1280X720 25 fps 16 9 View on an HDTV 640X480 25 fps 4 3 View on a TV 320...

Page 99: ...ress m ĺ g ĺ Multi Motion ĺ an option Default Icon Description x0 25 Record a video to view it at 1 4 normal speed during playback Available only with 640x480 or 320x240 x1 Record a video to view it at normal speed during playback x5 Record a video to view it at 5X normal speed during playback x10 Record a video to view it at 10X normal speed during playback x20 Record a video to view it at 20X no...

Page 100: ... 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 function appropriately and add dramatic effects on your videos To set fader options In Shooting mode press m ĺ g ĺ Fader ĺ an option Default Icon Description Off Fader function not used In Scene gradually fades in Out Scene gradually fades out In Out The...

Page 101: ...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 102: ...re 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 by pressing I in Playback mode The thumbnail view displays multiple images at a time so that you can easily look through items you wish to find You can also classi...

Page 103: ...ct a file to view it 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 rotate the navigation button or press C F to move to a desired folder The camera will automatically play back photos in the folder Single View 2 Press o to open the folder 3 ...

Page 104: ...rotate a protected file For photos that are saved as a folder protecting a folder will protect all photos in the folder Deleting files Delete files in Playback mode and secure more space on your memory card Protected files are not deleted Deleting a single file You can select a single file and delete it 1 In Playback mode select a file and then press n 2 When the pop up message appears select Yes ...

Page 105: ... press n and then select files to delete 2 Select files you want to delete by rotating the navigation button or pressing C F and then press o Press o again to cancel your selection 3 Press n 4 When the pop up message appears select Yes Deleting all files You can delete all files on the memory card at once 1 In Playback mode press m 2 Select z ĺ Delete ĺ Delete All 3 When the pop up message appears...

Page 106: ...D I C F Crop the enlarged image Press o saved as a new file Return to the original image Press m Viewing a slide show You can view photos in a slide show and apply various effects to the slide show 1 In Playback mode press m 2 Select z ĺ 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 Play Mode Set whether or no...

Page 107: ...ause Press o again to resume Press m to stop the slide show and return to Playback mode Auto rotating With Auto Rotate on the camera automatically rotates photos you have captured vertically so they fit the screen horizontally To set auto rotate options In Playback mode press m ĺ z ĺ Auto Rotate ĺ an option ...

Page 108: ...ress o Fast forward Press F Each time you press the button while playing the video you change the scan speed in this order 2X 4X 8X Rotate the navigation button clockwise Each time you rotate the navigation button while playing the video you change the scan speed in this order 2X 4X 8X Volume control Press D I Stop Press m Trimming a video during playback 1 In Playback mode scroll to a video and t...

Page 109: ...dited video as a new file and leave the original video intact The point where you want the trimming to begin can be selected 2 seconds after playback starts Capturing an image during playback 1 While viewing a video press o at the point where you want to capture an image 2 Press f The resolution of the captured image will be the same as the original video The captured image is saved as a new file ...

Page 110: ...the Edit Image function In this case use the 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 folder and select a photo to ...

Page 111: ...iffer depending on the original size of the photo Adjusting your photos You can correct captured photos by adjusting the brightness contrast or color 1 Select 2 Select an adjusting option If you selected Auto adjustment the adjusted photo will be saved automatically Icon Description Original Reset to the original image Auto adjustment Brightness Contrast Saturation RGB adjustment Color Temperature...

Page 112: ...o adjust the option 4 Press o 5 Press m 6 Press f to save Retouching faces 1 Select ĺ 2 Rotate the navigation button or press C F to adjust the option As the number increases the skin tone becomes brighter and smoother 3 Press o to save Reducing red eye 1 Select ĺ 2 Press o to save ...

Page 113: ...ft Focus Hide facial imperfections or apply dreamy effects Sketch Apply a pen sketch effect Option Description Fish eye Distort close objects to imitate the visual effect of a fisheye lens Classic Apply a black and white effect Retro Apply a sepia tone effect Oil Painting Apply an oil painting effect Cartoon Apply a cartoon effect Ink Painting Apply ink sketching effect Cross Filter Add lines that...

Page 114: ...Chapter 4 Wireless network Learn how to connect to wireless local area networks WLANs and use functions ...

Page 115: ...dd an AP manually The AP name must be in English to add the AP manually Icon Description Ad hoc AP Secured AP WPS AP Signal strength Press F 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 117 When you select an unsecured AP the camera will connect t...

Page 116: ...ription 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 2 Select IP Setting ĺ 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 gateway...

Page 117: ...nnection may not be possible in all surroundings The camera may display a WLAN enabled printer on the AP List You cannot connect to a network via a printer You cannot connect your camera to a network and a TV simultaneously If you cannot connect to a WLAN try another AP from the available AP list Available network connections may differ by country The WLAN feature of your camera must comply with r...

Page 118: ... a key and press o to enter it Backspace Done Back Icon Description Delete the last letter Move the cursor In ABC mode change the case Switch between Symbol mode and ABC mode Enter a space Done Save the displayed text Press y to move to Done directly The number of characters you can enter varies depending on the situation The screen may differ depending on the input mode ...

Page 119: ...supported by NFC enabled smart phones running Android OS It is recommended that you use the latest version This feature is not available for iOS devices You should install Samsung SMART CAMERA App on your phone or device before using this feature You can download the application from Samsung Apps or the Google Play Store Samsung SMART CAMERA App is compatible with Samsung camera models manufacture...

Page 120: ...download Samsung SMART CAMERA App from www samsung com 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 In Shooting mode select m ĺ b ĺ AutoShare ĺ On If the pop up message that prompts you to download the application appears select Next To require PIN verif...

Page 121: ...creen 5 Capture a photo The captured photo is saved to the camera and then transferred to the smart phone If a memory card is not inserted or the memory is full the captured photo is transferred to the smart phone without being saved to the camera If you recorded a video it is saved only to the camera The image file captured while recording a video is not saved on the smart phone If the GPS featur...

Page 122: ...device the device may lose its Wi Fi connection You cannot send RAW files You can set the size for transferred photos by pressing m and then selecting d ĺ MobileLink NFC Image Size ĺ an option You can also send files in Playback mode by pressing m and then selecting Share Wi Fi ĺ MobileLink The screen turns off if you perform no operations on the camera for 30 seconds 1 Rotate the mode dial to B 2...

Page 123: ...ock is enabled enter the PIN displayed on the camera to the smart phone 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 124: ... 3 2 3 7 download Samsung SMART CAMERA App from www samsung com When there are no files in the camera memory you cannot use this feature Transferring files to multiple smart phones may take longer than transferring files to one device When you send Full HD videos using Group Share feature you may not be able to play back files on some devices When using this feature on an iOS device the device may...

Page 125: ...atically You can connect to up to 4 smart phones If the Wi Fi Privacy lock is enabled enter the PIN displayed on the camera to the smart phone 5 Select Next 6 On camera select files to transfer from the camera 7 On the camera select Send The camera will send the files to the smart phone When you connect to multiple smart phones the camera will send the files to all devices at the same time ...

Page 126: ...devices running Android OS 2 3 3 2 3 7 download Samsung SMART CAMERA App from www samsung com Continuously captured photos or videos will not display on the smart phone 1 Rotate the mode dial to B 2 On the camera select If the pop up message that prompts you to download the application appears select Next To require PIN verification when connecting the smart phone to the camera select Security Set...

Page 127: ...ed with the captured photo 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 this feature It will take some time to capture the photo after you release on the smart phone If the file save option is set to Smartphone Camera only photos will be transferred to the smart ph...

Page 128: ... on the Samsung Home Monitor application Use the Home Monitor feature to connect the camera to a smart phone on which the Samsung Home Monitor is installed and monitor a location The Home Monitor feature is supported by smart phones that run the Android OS or iOS Some features may not be supported by some models Before using this feature update the device s firmware to the latest version The Andro...

Page 129: ...han two cameras using the Home Monitor feature to the same network The Network may slow down You may incur additional charges when using the Samsung Home Monitor app on a 3G or LTE network The manufacturer is not responsible for any damages associated with the leaking or distribution of personal information such as streaming videos to other parties The user is responsible for managing the ID and p...

Page 130: ... installed on the PC Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation 4 Remove the USB cable Before installing the program ensure that the PC is connected to a network Sending photos or videos to a PC 1 Rotate the mode dial to B 2 Select If the pop up message that prompts you to download the application appears select Next The camera will automatically attempt to connect to a WLAN vi...

Page 131: ...u connect the camera to the WLAN select the AP that is connected to the PC The camera 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 came...

Page 132: ...e list is created Wait until other devices can find your camera 3 Connect the Samsung Link device to a network and then turn on the Samsung Link feature Refer to your device s user manual for more information 4 On the camera allow the Samsung Link device to connect to your camera 5 On the Samsung Link device select a camera to connect to 6 On the Samsung Link device browse the shared photos or vid...

Page 133: ...while viewing photos or videos on a Samsung Link device for example by removing the battery the device considers the camera to still be connected The order of photos or videos on the camera may be different than on the Samsung Link 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 v...

Page 134: ...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 135: ...e ISO sensitivity by either 1 3 or 1 step Auto ISO Range You can set the maximum ISO value under which each EV step is chosen when you set the ISO to Auto Noise Reduction Use the Noise Reduction to reduce the visual noise in photos Default Option Description High ISO NR This function reduces noise that may occur when you set a high ISO sensitivity Off High Normal Low Long Term NR This function red...

Page 136: ...tos 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 Settings Select 3 Picture Wizard settings the camera uses to capture the 3 bracketed photos Depth Bracket Settings Set the depth interval 0 3 0 7 1 0 1 3 1 7 2 0 2 3 2 7 3 0 DMF Direct Manual Focus You can adjust the focus manually by rot...

Page 137: ...ated 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 compu...

Page 138: ...enses that support it iFn Customizing You can select options that can be adjusted when you press i Function on an i Function 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 ...

Page 139: ...ime 3 Histogram Set the histogram on the display on or off About histogram A histogram is a graph that shows the brightness distribution of a photo A histogram inclined to the left indicates a dark photo A histogram inclined to the right indicates a bright photo The height of the graph is related to color information The graph gets higher if a specific color is more common Insufficient exposure Ba...

Page 140: ...ecuting the auto exposure lock function after shooting The exposure remains locked even after you capture a photo Live view NFC In Shooting mode turn on the NFC feature on an NFC enabled smart phone and place the smart phone s NFC antenna near the camera s NFC tag to launch AutoShare or Remote Viewfinder This feature is supported by NFC enabled smart phones running Android OS It is recommended tha...

Page 141: ...ings Set the zoom speed for the Power Zoom lens buttons at either fast medium or slow speed At fast speed zoom noise increases and can be recorded in videos This function is available only when you attach the Power Zoom lens Grid Line Select a guide to help you compose a scene Off 4 X 4 3 X 3 Cross Diagonal AF Lamp When shooting in dark places turn the AF lamp on in order to have a better auto foc...

Page 142: ...f Set the display off time The display turns off if you do not use the camera for the time you set Off 30 sec 1 min 3 min 5 min 10 min Learn to configure your camera s settings To set Setting options In Shooting or Playback mode press m ĺ q ĺ an option Default Item Description Sound System Volume Set the sound volume or turn all sound off entirely Off Low Medium High Even if the system volume is t...

Page 143: ...When you connect the camera to an HDTV that supports Anynet HDMI CEC you can control the play function of the camera with the TV remote control Off You cannot control the play function of camera with the TV remote control On You can control the play function of camera with the TV remote control Default Item Description Auto Power Off Set power shut off time The camera shuts off if you do not use i...

Page 144: ...uld be _203XXXX jpg For a photo captured on Oct 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 fir...

Page 145: ...ithout a fully charged battery Recharge the battery fully before running a firmware upgrade If you update the firmware user settings and values will be reset Date time language and video out will not change Do not turn the camera off while the update is in progress Default Item Description Wi Fi Privacy lock Set to require a PIN when connecting the camera and a smart phone PIN Enter a PIN before c...

Page 146: ...Chapter 6 Connectingtoexternaldevices Make full use of the camera by connecting it to external devices such as a computer or HDTV ...

Page 147: ...ng the Anynet CEC method The Anynet 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...

Page 148: ... of the USB cable into your camera If the cable is reversed it may damage your files The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data 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 ĺ Removable Disk ĺ DCIM ĺ 100PHOTO or 101_0101 5 Select the files...

Page 149: ... 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 7 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 your camera If th...

Page 150: ... Transferring files to your computer 3 Turn on the camera The computer recognizes the camera automatically and displays a removable disk icon 4 On your computer open the removable disk 5 Transfer photos or videos to the Mac OS computer ...

Page 151: ...rn on the camera 4 Install i Launcher on the PC OS How to Install Windows When the pop up window prompts you to install i Launcher select Yes If the pop up window does not appear select My Computer ĺ i Launcher ĺ iLinker exe If a pop up window prompting you to run iLinker exe appears run it first When you connect the camera to a computer with i Launcher installed the program will launch automatica...

Page 152: ...ng DNG Converter or update the Adobe Photoshop Lightroom program Using i Launcher i Launcher allows you update the firmware of the camera or the lens or provides a link to download the PC Auto Backup program Requirements for Windows OS Item Requirements CPU Intel Core 2 Duo 1 66 GHz or higher AMD Athlon X2 Dual Core 2 2 GHz or higher RAM Minimum 512 MB RAM 1 GB or more recommended OS Windows 7 Win...

Page 153: ...sembled yourself Requirements for Mac OS Item Requirements OS Mac OS 10 7 or higher RAM Minimum 256 MB RAM 512 MB or more recommended Hard disk capacity Minimum 110 MB Others USB 2 0 port Opening Samsung i Launcher On your computer select Start All Programs Samsung i Launcher Samsung i Launcher Or click Applications Samsung i Launcher on your Mac OS computer Downloading the firmware From the Samsu...

Page 154: ...t 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 files For more information refer to the program guide If you cannot open Samsung RAW files SRW with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom convert the file format to DNG with the Samsung DNG Converter or update the Adobe Photoshop Light...

Page 155: ...Chapter 7 Appendix Get information about error messages camera maintenance trouble shooting tips specifications and optional accessories ...

Page 156: ...orted device File Error Delete the damaged file or contact a service center Error messages Suggested remedies Memory Full Delete unnecessary files or insert a new memory card Transfer failed The camera has failed to send e mails or files to other devices Try sending again Check the network connection and try again Unable to capture a photo because folder and file number on the memory card reached ...

Page 157: ...ent shooting conditions dust may appear in photos because the image sensor is exposed to the external environment This problem is normal and the exposure to dust occurs in everyday use of the camera Do not insert the blower into the mounting opening of the lens Camera body Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth Never use benzene thinners or alcohol to clean the device These solutions can damage the cam...

Page 158: ...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 159: ...h as microwave ovens stoves or radiators Heat can deform or overheat these devices which can 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 160: ...ra About memory card Supported memory card This product supports microSD microSDHC or microSDXC memory cards Memory card adapter Memory card To read data with a PC or memory card reader insert the memory card into a memory card adapter ...

Page 161: ...M 5472X3648 162 294 403 57 26 32 35 10 1M 3888X2592 292 492 638 32 37 39 5 9M 2976X1984 440 688 846 36 40 41 2 0M 1728X1152 841 1 095 1 217 41 42 43 Burst 495 753 911 16 9M 5472X3080 188 337 456 27 34 37 7 8M 3712X2088 359 585 739 34 38 40 4 9M 2944X1656 503 762 919 37 40 41 2 1M 1920X1080 1 566 2 840 3 897 44 45 46 13 3M 3648X3648 231 403 536 30 35 38 7 0M 2640X2640 390 624 781 35 39 40 4 0M 2000...

Page 162: ... the lifespan of a memory card has expired you cannot store any more photos on the card Use a new memory card Do not bend drop or subject memory cards to heavy impact or pressure Avoid using or storing memory cards near strong magnetic fields Avoid using or keeping memory cards in areas with high temperature high humidity or corrosive substances Size Quality HQ Normal Video 1920X1080 30 fps Approx...

Page 163: ...ards from making contact with liquids dirt or foreign substances If dirty wipe the memory card clean with a soft cloth before you insert the memory card in your camera Do not allow liquids dirt or foreign substances to come in contact with memory cards or the memory card slot Doing so may cause memory cards or the camera to malfunction When you carry a memory card use a case to protect the card fr...

Page 164: ...olonged period When the device is switched on do not leave it in any confined space for a prolonged period Do not allow battery terminals to come in contact with metallic objects such as necklaces coins keys or watches Use only authentic manufacturer recommended Lithium ion replacement batteries Do not disassemble the battery or puncture it with any sharp object Avoid exposing the battery to high ...

Page 165: ... 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 166: ...ic 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...

Page 167: ... 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 168: ...B cable You must plug the small end of the USB cable into your camera If the cable is reversed it may damage your files The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data If you try to plug the USB cable into the HDMI port the camera may not work properly 3 Turn on the camera 4 On the computer select i Launcher 5 Follow the on screen instructions to download the firmware to the camera You ca...

Page 169: ...arm by putting it into your 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 ...

Page 170: ...r computer Situation Suggested remedies The photo is blurry Ensure that the focus option you set is suitable for the 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 156 The colors in the photo do not match the actual scene An incorrect White Balance can create unrealistic color Select the proper White Balance opt...

Page 171: ...Or click Applications ĺ Samsung ĺ i Launcher on your Mac OS computer Situation Suggested remedies 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 AEL feature does not work AEL fe...

Page 172: ...ens Mode Off Mode 1 Mode 2 Distortion Correct Off On depends on lens i Function Supported Aperture value Shutter speed EV ISO White Balance Display Type TFT LCD Size 3 0 Approx 75 2 mm Resolution HVGA 320X480 460 8 k dots Field of view Approx 100 Angle Flip up 180 User display Grid Line Icons Histogram Level gauge Focusing Type Contrast AF Focusing point Selection 1 point Free selection Multi Norm...

Page 173: ...fps Burst 5M 10 15 or 30 frames per second RAW 5 fps Bracket shooting Auto exposure bracketing 3 EV White Balance bracketing Picture Wizard bracketing Depth bracketing Program and Aperture Priority mode only Self timer 2 30 sec 1 second interval Shutter release Supported via smart phone Flash Type External flash optional Mode Smart Flash Auto Auto Red eye Fill in Fill in Red 1st Curtain 2nd Curtai...

Page 174: ...ht Fireworks Light Trace Smart filter Vignetting Miniature Sketch Fish Eye Size JPEG 3 2 20 0M 5472X3648 10 1M 3888X2592 5 9M 2976X1984 5 0M 2736X1824 Burst mode only 2 0M 1728X1152 JPEG 16 9 16 9M 5472X3080 7 8M 3712X2088 4 9M 2944X1656 2 1M 1920X1080 JPEG 1 1 13 3M 3648X3648 7 0M 2640X2640 4 0M 2000X2000 1 1M 1024X1024 RAW 20 0M 5472X3648 Quality Super Fine Fine Normal RAW RAW S Fine RAW Fine RA...

Page 175: ...rt filter Vignetting Miniature Soft Focus Sketch Fish eye Classic Retro Oil Painting Cartoon Ink Painting Cross Filter Zooming Shot Storage Media External memory optional microSD card 2 GB guaranteed microSDHC card up to 32 GB guaranteed microSDXC card up to 64 GB guaranteed UHS 1 Supported Class 6 and above recommended File format RAW SRW ver 3 0 0 JPEG EXIF 2 3 DCF Wireless network Type IEEE 802...

Page 176: ...epending on your region Dimensions W X H X D 117 4 X 65 9 X 39 0 mm Weight 230 g without battery and memory card Operating Temperature 0 40 C Operating Humidity 5 85 Software i Launcher Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5 Samsung DNG Converter Specifications may change without notice to improve performance Other brands and products names are trademarks of respective owners ...

Page 177: ... at different exposures to help you capture a properly exposed image AEL Auto Exposure Lock These features help you lock the exposure on which you want to 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 Display AMOLED is a...

Page 178: ...e depth of field and blur the background of a composition 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 OIS function to stabilize the camera Color space The ra...

Page 179: ...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 180: ...ensor 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 used in a film camera At higher ISO sensitivity settings the camera uses a higher shutter ...

Page 181: ...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 182: ...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 183: ... Filter USB cable HDMI cable Strap To locate the type image and availability of accessories visit the Samsung website Before purchasing accessories make sure they are compatible with your camera GPS10 and EM10 are not compatible with this camera Use only Samsung approved accessories Samsung is not responsible for damage caused by using another manufacturer s accessories ...

Page 184: ...ness 141 Display type 44 Drive 83 E Enlarging 105 Exposure Value EV 15 95 F Fader 99 Files Deleting 103 Photo type 68 Protecting 103 Video type 98 Flash Bounce photography 26 Flash options 88 Guide number 26 Intensity 89 F number 15 Focal length 20 H Home Monitor 127 I Icons Playback mode 43 Shooting mode 41 i Launcher 151 Image adjustment Adjusting photos 110 Red eye 111 Retouching faces 111 ISO ...

Page 185: ... 110 Shooting mode Movie 97 Shooting mode Photo 67 Retouching faces 111 Rotating 109 Rule of thirds 23 S Samsung Link 131 Service center 168 Settings 141 Shooting modes Aperture Priority 56 Auto 52 Manual 58 Program 54 Recording 63 Shutter Priority 57 Smart 60 Shutter speed 17 19 Slide show 105 Smart filter Playback mode 112 Shooting mode 94 Smart panel 38 T Thumbnails 101 Timer 85 Tracking AF 77 ...

Page 186: ...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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